Obituaries

Mar 3, 2010

LARGO - Sam Largro, Sr., age 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was born on July 10, 1948 in Crownpoint, NM and was a resident of Torreon, NM. Sam enjoyed camping, fishing, basketball and softball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Mary W. Largo; and a sister Pauline...

Mar 3, 2010

Reverend Clovis E. Maldonado Jr., of Highland, Calif., passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was born January 30, 1959 in Espanola, NM, to Rev. Clovis and Sotera Maldonado Sr., Clovis is survived by his father Rev. Clovis Maldonado Sr.; his daughters, Sarah, Tabitha and Lydia Maldonado; his son Abram Maldonado all of Salt Lake City, Utah; his sisters Linda...

Mar 3, 2010

GARCIA �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ Frances Marie Garcia, 54, passed away on March 3, 2010.She was born on December 20th 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frances is survived by her two daughters Brittany and Crystal Garcia; Father, Mathew Parker; Sister, Kathy and her husband, Joe Haley; nieces Theresa Gonzales and Mariah Garcia; and her nephews Mathew and Jason Garcia. She was preceded in...

Mar 3, 2010

Elizabeth Fischer died, as she lived, with courage, grace and dignity Wednesday morning, March 3, 2010. Betty, as she was called from birth, entered this world Feb. 20, 1921. She was the adored only child of Ernst and Alta Stromback. Although her childhood was during the Great Depression, her life was full of riches, culturally, academically, socially and personally, if...

Mar 3, 2010

Tso died March 3, 2010, in Phoenix. He was born May 29, 1932, in Black Mountain, into the Water Flowing Together People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan. Tso retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He started working at the age of 13, and worked for Chinle Jr. High School. He was also a custodian for 4 years in 1973....

Mar 3, 2010

SEDILLO, Sarah S. Sedillo, 96, passed away in Albuquerque on March 3, 2010. She was born in Tajique, NM on May 11, 1913 to Eloy Sedillo and Manuelita Lovato. She is preceded in death by her husband; Ramon, son; Tony, grandson; Ray, great-grandchildren; Rebecca and Andrew, brother; Juan Lovato and son in law; Felix Sedillo. Sarah is survived by her...

Mar 2, 2010

BECKER - Ruth M. Becker, 91, passed away on March 2, 2010. Ruth’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Mar 2, 2010

Johnny W. Jordan, 81, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Farmington. He was born February 22, 1929 in Carrizozo, N.M. to Johnny and Helen Jordan. He moved to Farmington in 1974 and married Carla Knoll Jordan on March 24, 1988. Johnny was in the U.S. Navy, CBC Port Hueneme, material salvage Unite #6, US Navscon. He enjoyed...

Mar 2, 2010

GANN- Gene Marie Gann, 86, passed away March 02, 2010. Gene was preceded in death by her husband Troy “Cotton” Gann who passed away in 2000. Gene and her family were residents of Santa Fe for over 40 years. She is survived by her son, Troy Gann Jr. of La Vernia San Antonio, Texas, and his wife Sylvia, and two...

Mar 2, 2010

PENA �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ Frances Victoria Pena, 84, an Albuquerque residence for more than 50 years, passed away on March 2, 2010. She was born on January 24, 1926 in Chama. She is survived by her children, Carla (Thomas) Perea, Richard (Bette) Pena and Frank (Karen) Pena, granddaughters, Bethany and Juliana Pena and sisters, Sarah Valencia and Rose Naranjo. She was preceded...

Mar 2, 2010

McKOWN- Mary Laura McKown went to her heavenly reward on March 2, 2010 in Albuquerque. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Ada, OK to H. Slade and Pearl B Norman. She married Omer “Mac” McKown on June 16, 1946 in Ada, OK. They were married for 61 years until his death on April 16, 2007. She was an...

Mar 2, 2010

JONES-Robert Duff Jones, 63, a long time resident of Tularosa and Alamogordo, NM. passed away on March 2, 2010. Mr. Jones was born on June 24, 1946 in Texas. He entered the US Air Force on August 19, 1966 in Pasadena, TX. Mr. Jones served in the Air Force for 20 years and earned numerous medals and awards: the Air...

Mar 2, 2010

Kenneth J. "Buddy" Chokie May 12, 1932 - March 2, 2010 Kenneth J. "Buddy" Chokie, 77, of Bloomfield, beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with his heavenly father Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in Bloomfield. He was born May 12, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Francis Kennison and Ruby Fairclough, and was...

Mar 2, 2010

Billy John Chambers Sr. of Aztec, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was born in Caddo, Texas on September 20, 1927 to John W. Chambers and Bessie Atkisson. Billy worked as a carpenter/woodworker throughout his life. He was also very active with his church St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing as his favorite pastimes. Billy served in the...

Mar 1, 2010

Wayne Morgan Holmes June 18, 1935 - March 1, 2010 Wayne Morgan Holmes, 74, of Farmington, passed away of natural causes Monday, March 1, 2010 in Farmington. Wayne was born June 18, 1935, in Pollock, S.D., to Ramona and Devillo Holmes. At the age of 17, Wayne enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He entered as Private First Class and was honorably...

Mar 1, 2010

Manuel Ignacio Martinez, 79, of Lindrith, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, in Lindrith. He was born September 12, 1931 on the Jicarilla Reservation to Ignacio and Placida Martinez. Manuel is in the care of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 325-8688

Mar 1, 2010

Jose Estrada, age 80, passed away on March 01, 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 28, 2010

HARTLEBEN - Patricia E. Hartleben, 76, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1986, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation, 504 Elm Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-440-8799 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara...

Feb 28, 2010

WEBER " Olive L. Weber, 87, passed away Feb 28, 2010. She was successfully recuperating from a hip replacement when other medical complications developed. She was born Jan 5, 1923 in Huntley, MT, to Josephine and Oliver Bingaman who homesteaded in that area. Olive is survived by 2 daughters Emily Hall of Copperas Cove TX and Gerry Copeland and husband...

Feb 28, 2010