Obituaries

Feb 25, 2010

NEWLON- Richard Newlon, 55, passed away February 25, 2010. He was born July 17, 1954, in Dalhart, Texas, to Mattie and Herbert Newlon. Richard is survived by his mother, Mattie Newlon; three siblings, Nancy Rickerman and her husband Steve, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Evan Newlon and his wife Kathy, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jill Thompson and her husband Neil,...

Feb 24, 2010

SULLIVAN - William H. Sullivan, 93, resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505- 892-9920

Feb 24, 2010

Lydia Katherine Andes, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Sonora, Texas to James and Ellis Caldwell. On January 19, 1949 she married Robert “Bob” Andes in Sonora, Texas. They spent several years in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico before finally settling in Farmington in 1957. Katherine was a homemaker who...

Feb 24, 2010

STOUT- June Stout, 85, passed away February 24, 2010. June's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Feb 24, 2010

Feb 24, 2010

PAYNE -James H. (Jim) Payne, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1992 passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Jim was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and a dedicated member of the Board of Directors of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). During that time he was known for his tireless commitment to the Z-Act Computer Assisted...

Feb 24, 2010

AGUIRRE - Ventura "Ben" Aguirre, age 78, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1931 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He served his country during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Corporal and receiving The Bronze Star for meritorious Service. He worked as a machinist until his retirement. He is...

Feb 23, 2010

Nancy L. Belcher, 80, of Aztec, formerly of Greeneville, Tenn., and New Martinsville, W.V., died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Aztec. She was born in Alcoa, Tenn., on Dec. 18, 1929, the daughter of John G. and Blanche V. Lewallen of Maryville, Tenn. Nancy attended Alcoa High School. In 1947, Nancy married Gordon “Bud” L. Belcher of Alcoa, the day...

Feb 23, 2010

Maria De Los Angeles Hernandez, Age 30, passed away on February 23, 2010. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Feb 23, 2010

James was born May 20, 1990 with Spina Bifida and had many physical handicaps throughout his life, he underwent more than a dozen major surgeries. The challenges he faced every day just to get where he was going dwarf what most of us face in a year. In his mind he was as normal as anyone and hated people thinking...

Feb 22, 2010

Floy Anderson Kilian of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2010. Floy was born in Caldwell, Kansas to Floyd C and Bertha (Kleofkorn) Gillette. Most important to Floy was her faith in Jesus Christ. She was a member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church for over 25 years. Floy was preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2010

Charles C. Nighbert, 86, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at the home of Rob and Robin Duprey in Farmington, NM. He was a World War II veteran. Charles was born August 22, 1923 in Ramona, South Dakota. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1937, when he and his wife lived until moving to Farmington, NM. in 2006. Charles is...

Feb 22, 2010

Charles C. Nighbert, 86, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at the home of Rob and Robin Duprey in Farmington, NM. He was a World War II veteran. Charles was born August 22, 1923 in Ramona, South Dakota. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1937, where he and his wife lived until moving to Farmington, NM. in 2006. Charles is...

Feb 22, 2010

Our beloved Douglas Henry Steffen left us on February 22, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Douglas was born to Waldemar John and Doris McWethy Steffen on July 21, 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona. Doug was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. His love of life came through his artwork, riding his Harley, playing with his pups,...

Feb 22, 2010

TRUJILLO-Joann Catherine Trujillo, 56, resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010. She was born July 21, 1953 in Farmington, NM to Sigfredo Gilbert Gurule and Eufemia (Faye) Medina. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Trujillo; three children, Robert Gurule, Jason Trujillo and three children, Estrella, Isabella and Alexis, Tara Trujillo and husband Jose and two children,...

Feb 22, 2010

Bertie Viola Zellner, 90, of Farmington, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 in Farmington. She was born December 23, 1919 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to Thomas Yale Knight and Minnie Bell Nealy Knight. Bertie attended grade school through high school in Tuttle, Oklahoma. She was employed by Merchant Bank of Gallup in Gallup for twenty years. She was preceded in death...

Feb 21, 2010

THOMPSON-Kimberly Lynn Mico Thompson, 52, passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2010, as a result of a long battle with diabetes. Kimberly was born March 15, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio where she grew up until she moved to Albuquerque in 1980. She met Jeff Thompson in 1983 and the two were married March 15th, 1984. The following year Ian Cole Thompson...

Feb 20, 2010

Porfiria "Perfie" O. Carpenter, 75, of Aztec, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010. She was born February 25, 1934 in La Boca. Perfie attended schools in Ignacio, CO. In 1953 she married James E. Carpenter in Gallup. They were married for 53 years. Perfie was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby Riley; son, Danny Nelson; parents, Maximo and...

Feb 20, 2010

SARTIN, Arnold Sartin, an exceptionally loving father and devoted husband passed on to heaven on February 20, 2010. Preceded in death by son, Daniel and survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce; sons, Ronnie and John and 3 grand daughters. Owner of Arnold's Body Shop in the north valley for 40 years, he served 3 generations of customers and...

Feb 19, 2010

Virginia E. Akins, 93, of Farmington, passed away Friday, February 19th in Farmington. She was born November 15, 1916 in Lincoln, Nebraska and moved to Farmington in 1950. Virginia is survived by her son, Tom Akins and wife Linda of Farmington, two grandchildren, Randy Akins and Sandy Martinez and seven great-grandchildren. Virginia's care has been entrusted to: Brewer, Lee & Larkin...