Obituaries

Mar 22, 2010

SPENCER - Jack F. Spencer, Sr., 76, passed away March 22, 2010. Jack's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Mar 22, 2010

CHRISTIANSON, Lorraine Louise 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 56 years, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico of natural causes after a very productive and full life. Lorraine was born July 28, 1921 in Chambersburg, Illinois to Roy and Nellie Murphy. Lorraine grew up in Chicago during the Roaring 20’s and the Great Depression with brothers, Roy and Claire and...

Mar 21, 2010

BUCKWALTER-Harold Randall Buckwalter, 52, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920

Mar 21, 2010

Vivian Marie Lapsley, age 85, passed away on March 21st, 2010. Vivian was born to Ulla and Lelah Wardwell in Fredonia NY, on October 27th, 1924. She met and married, PFC Raymond J Bokleman, who gave his life for his country in the Burma conflict. The remainder of WWII, she did her part working for Grumman Aircraft, building wing assemblies...

Mar 21, 2010

Redmoon died March 21, 2010, in Phoenix. She was born Aug. 15, 1953, in Chinle, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Red Bottom People Clan. Survivors include her son, Jonathan John; daughter, Rebecca R. John; brothers, Alfhonso John Sr., Neal John; sisters, Lillian Jones, Frances Begay, Alice Pete, Jean Begay, Helen Pinto, Lousie Thomas; three grandchildren. Redmoon was...

Mar 21, 2010

HANEY-Mary Kay Foy Haney, 66, went to meet the angels March 21, 2010, just 3 days before her 67th birthday. Her hard fought battle with cancer came to a peaceful end just 2 days after returning from a long awaited trip to Disney World with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Craig Esquibel, grandsons, Alexander Craig Esquibel...

Mar 21, 2010

PEREA- Bobbie Jean Perea (Napoleone) a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. She is survived by her four sons, Charles Vincent Perea, Christopher Perea, Sr., Randall Perea and Mark Anthony Gutierrez and wife Marlette; grandchildren, Christopher Perea, Jr., Angelica Gonzales, Matthew Lujan, Alexandria Perea, Amanda Perea, Lois Perea, Charles Perea, Jr., Desiree Renee...

Mar 21, 2010

Allen Beford, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday evening, March 21, 2010 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was born in Midland, Texas on June 18, 1955, graduated from Farmington High School in 1973 and attended the University of Oklahoma. Allen found success in a variety of occupations. In the Farmington area, he was active in...

Mar 21, 2010

ALDERETE " Porfirio “Al” Alderete, age 81, of Albuquerque for the past 36 years, passed away on March 21, 2010. Mr. Alderete retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of honorable service. After his retirement, he worked as with Motorola and was an officer for the IRS for fifteen years before opening his own tax service, continuing for...

Mar 21, 2010

KATZDORN - Mary L. Katzdorn, 94, passed away on March 21, 2010. Mary’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Mar 20, 2010

CHANDLER - Daniel Joseph Chandler, age 62 of Rio Rancho, NM was born on August 13, 1947 and went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010. He is survived by his son, Michael (Georgia) Chandler; grandsons, Bryan and Gabe Chandler; daughter, Valerie (Dominic, Sr.); granddaughters, Danielle and Monika Pacheco; grandson, Dominic (Mateo) Pacheco, Jr.; and son Jarret and...

Mar 20, 2010

Jones died March 20, 2010, in Chinle. He was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Fort Defiance, into the Towering House People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan. Jones graduated from Chinle High School and played football, basketball and baseball. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and peace time. He played with the Chinle Braves throughout...

Mar 20, 2010

SEARS-Laura Elizabeth Sears, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 63, a resident of Rio Rancho for 26 years, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. Laura is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald R. Sears Sr; her children, Donald Jr. and wife Jodi, Robert and wife JoAnne, Donica, Cathy and Reno; mother, Eliza V. Martinez; sisters, Tomasita Martinez, Marylena Martinez;...

Mar 20, 2010

Mar 20, 2010

MARQUEZ- Annie Marquez, age 52, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and companion, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. She was born on August 21, 1957 in Costilla, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Annie is survived by her loving children, Richard Marquez, Jr. and Desiree Montoya; her precious grandson, Richard Marquez, III; Annie’s companion Larry Montoya; and step-daughter, Theresa....

Mar 19, 2010

SWINARSKY-Francis Martin Swinarsky, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1984, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. Francis is survived by his wife of 21 years, Loretta Swinarsky; daughters, Lisa Mead and husband Russ of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Tracey Swinarsky of Norfolk, VA; sons, Jerry Swinarsky of San Antonio, TX, Daniel Swinarsky and wife Trish of Forest Lake,...

Mar 19, 2010

Farmington Leon Calhoon Bailey Leon Calhoon Bailey, 76, of Farmington, passed away Friday, March 19 2010. He was born June 8, 1933 in Belen, NM to Kermit and Hazel Bailey. Leon is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Smith) Bailey. His son, Cliff (Michelle) Bailey of Rio Rancho, NM; his brother, Mickey (Vicki) Bailey of Huntsville, TX; sister...

Mar 19, 2010

Mar 19, 2010

PEREA, Carmen S. 93, passed away March 19, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico Born February 3, 1917 in Estencia, NM to Manuel and Lucy (Aragon) Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her two sons; Eddie J. Perea, Jr. and Michael Dennis Perea. Carmen is survived by her ex-husband; Eddie J. Perea, brother; Camelio Sanchez, two granddaughters; Monica & Christy and...

Mar 19, 2010

HATHAWAY - Donald "Don" Joseph Hathaway, age 87, of Belen, formerly of Santa Fe and Socorro, passed away March 19, 2010. He was born on April 8, 1922 in Pullman, Washington. He graduated with a diploma in Political Science from UNM in 1947. A U.S. Army Veteran serving during WWII as a Radio Intercept Operator, Mr. Hathaway was a New...