Obituaries

Apr 8, 2010

PODRAZA-Walter Anthony Podraza, 93, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1977 passed away on April 8, 2010, after a long illness and is now at peace. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on June 22, 1916, first generation son of Stanley Podraza and May Zelinsky who immigrated from Poland. He married his dancing partner, Marjorie Josephine Clausner, 64 years...

Apr 8, 2010

DuBois- Anna DuBois, 82, of Albuquerque, passed away on April 8, 2010. She is survived by her sons, Douglas Jr. and wife Louela and Mark A. and wife Rose; grandchildren, Lewis and Carrie DuBois and Rosanne Chavez; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas J. DuBois, Sr. and brothers, John, Stanley and Albin Zielinski. Mrs....

Apr 7, 2010

Mrs. Vasquez was born September 21, 1936 in Vincennes, Indiana And passed away April 7, 2010 in Gallup, New Mexico. Judith received Bachelor degrees in both Art and History from Western New Mexico University. After 25 years she retired from the US Postal Service. Her hobbies include basket making, calligraphy, Arts and crafts and sewing. Survivors include her sons Christian Vasquez of Jamestown, New...

Apr 7, 2010

BROWN-Margaret Brown, 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Apr 7, 2010

Gary "Bud" Prozinski March 31, 1954 - April 7, 2010 Gary "Bud" Prozinski, 56, of Farmington, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Farmington. He was born March 31, 1954, in Little Falls, Minn. Arrangements are with Daniela Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington, NM.

Apr 6, 2010

JONES - Gaven Collum Jones, passed away on April 5, 2010. Gaven’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Apr 6, 2010

BOIVIN- Lawrence A. Boivin, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2010. Born April 1, 1918, in Adams, Massachusetts to Mose and Eva (Gregoire) Boivin, he is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Alice (Fields) Boivin; daughters Carol J. Boivin of Albuquerque, and Susan D. Pules of Rio Rancho; loving and faithful companion “Paws”, and was preceded in death...

Apr 6, 2010

DENISON-Larry D. Denison, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1989 passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda K. Denison of Rio Rancho; mother, Magadalena Denison of Henderson, NV; children, Terry Denison and companion Nora Kitchens of Yukon, OK, Troy Denison and partner Tony Roybal of Las Vegas, NM, Leslie...

Apr 6, 2010

PIMENTEL, Carmen Pimentel, 79, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday April 6, 2010. Carmen is preceded in death by her sisters, Lupe Pimentel-Saaverdra, and Anita Pimentel-Gallegos; brother, Marcelino Pimentel. Carmen is survived by her sister Mary Lou Guerrero and husband Manuel of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Carmen will be missed by numerous friends and family....

Apr 6, 2010

LUKASH-Larry Lukash, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2006 passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Larry is survived by his wife of 13 years Joanne Alestra; one step-son, Jason Gavin and wife Lisa of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Louise McNeish and husband Frank of Port Charlotte, FL; one brother, Louis J. Lukash and wife Barbara of Riverdale, NJ;...

Apr 6, 2010

FLORES, Janice Elizabeth Flores, 28, was accompanied by God’s angels into heaven on Tuesday April 6, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Kandice Adame and Kristin Flores; her parents, Abram and Mary Beatrice Flores; her sister Suzanne Flores-Chavez and husband Dominic; her brothers, Abram II Flores, and Aaron Flores; her aunts, Lupe Chavez and Maggie Baca; her uncle Tony...

Apr 6, 2010

ESPINOSA, Mary W. (Tute) Espinosa, 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 6, 2010. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Cisto Celestino Espinosa; her brothers, Henry Whiting, and Augustine (Nino) Whiting; sisters, Blasita (Tita) Anaya, and Lena Romero. She is survived by her brother Tony Whiting; sons, David Whiting and wife Joan, Juan Luis Espinosa...

Apr 6, 2010

James died April 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born July 27, 1948, in the Honey Combed People Clan for the One who Walks Around People Clan. James graduated from Sanders High School. He worked at the Salt River Project in Page, Ariz., and P&M Coal Mine. He enjoyed horseback riding, casino hopping, family gatherings, riding around with his grandson...

Apr 6, 2010

Apr 6, 2010

Nelson died April 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Dec. 12, 1927, in Sandspring, Ariz into the Towering House People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan. Nelson graduated from school at Ganado Mission. She worked in Wickenburg, Ariz., Kiabito, Ariz., Many Farms and Toyei, Ariz., where she retired from the BIA as a dorm supervisor. She...

Apr 6, 2010

CARPENTER, Willis McKinley Carpenter, 79, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. No services are scheduled at this time. Willis’ care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Service, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188

Apr 6, 2010

Apr 6, 2010

RUILOBA, Delia Jovita Ruiloba, 68, a life long resident of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2010. Delia is survived by her loving husband Jose Sr.; sons, Jose Jr. and wife Gloria, Patricio and wife Denise, Antonio and wife Ruth; daughter, Angela Crane and husband Chris; two sisters; 4 brothers; and fifteen grandchildren, Miguel, Andres, Esteban, Marisa, Isaac, and...

Apr 6, 2010

Nelly Hernandez, 48, of Phoenix, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in Phoenix. She was born February 2, 1962 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrangements are with Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington,NM.

Apr 5, 2010

Connie, 44, of Farmington, past away Monday, April 5, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She attended school in Shiprock until her family moved to Farmington in 1972. She attended McKinley Elementary and Tibbetts Junior High, and graduated from Farmington High School in 1983. She excelled in track and gymnastics and was active in Kelly Greens. She attended San...