Obituaries

Anna Christine (Chris) Lumpkins Cook

Anna Christine (Chris) Lumpkins Cook

Jan 26, 2010

Chris Cook 70, daughter, sister, loving wife, mom, and grammy passed away Tuesday morning, January 26th 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT after a valiant fight with cancer. Chris was born in Ajo, AZ on March 24, 1939. She was the oldest of four children born to Louie Christianson Lumpkins and Jean (Robinson) Lumpkins. She attended school in Albuquerque and...

Albert G. Grindell

Albert G. Grindell

Jan 26, 2010

GRINDELL-Albert G. Grindell, 92, longtime resident of the Albuquerque area passed away at Vista Care Hospice on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, surrounded by his loved ones. Albert G. Grindell was born in Baltimore, MD to Norma and Thomas Grindell. He was raised in Baltimore and summered with extended paternal family in Pittsburgh, PA. As a young man, he was a...

Ferna Lopez Sanchez

Ferna Lopez Sanchez

Jan 26, 2010

SANCHEZ, Ferna Lopez, 91 passed away in the presence of her family on January 26, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ferna was born on December 18, 1918 in Pinos Wells, New Mexico to Jose Luis and Rosalia Lopez. She married Juan C. Sanchez also of Pinos Wells. Together they raised their five children and resided in Duran, New Mexico until...

Shahida Mubashir Mirza

Shahida Mubashir Mirza

Jan 25, 2010

Shahida Mubashir Mirza, age 54, passed away on January 25, 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

Sterling Lewis White

Sterling Lewis White

Jan 25, 2010

Sterling "Buzz" White, 79, of Bloomfield, passed from this life Monday, January 25, 2010. He was born in the town of Kit Carson, CO. to Jessie Bell (Brown) and Charles Otto White. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his sisters, Goldie Earlene Pennington of Farmington, and Edna M. Atmore WAde of Gallatin...

Chrissie Gonzales

Chrissie Gonzales

Jan 25, 2010

GONZALES, Chrissie, 29, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, January 25, 2010. Chrissie is survived by her parents Joe and Mary Gonzales of Albuquerque and her brother Joey J. Gonzales of Texas. Chrissie's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Mildred O. Dunman-Lermuseaux

Mildred O. Dunman-Lermuseaux

Jan 25, 2010

DUNMAN-LERMUSEAUX - Mildred O. Dunman-Lermuseaux, 102, passed away January 25, 2010 at her home in Bernalillo, NM. Mildred was born August 28, 1907 in Mena, Arkansas to Zaida Ann Milner and Marion O. Dunman. Her family moved to NM about 1920, where she enrolled in beauty school and worked at the Presbyterian Sanatorium until she married Victor D. Lermuseaux on...

Katherine Y. Cuellar

Katherine Y. Cuellar

Jan 25, 2010

CUELLAR - Katherine Y. Cuellar, 93, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2010 at the age of 93, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tularosa, New Mexico, November 30, 1916, daughter of Juanita D. Young and Pete Young. Katherine was employed by the Chiordi family for most of her working life. She is preceded...

John J. Montoya

John J. Montoya

Jan 25, 2010

MONTOYA - John J. Montoya, 72, passed away on January 25, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1937. He worked for and was manager at Simon's Incorporated (now Neve's Uniforms on San Mateo) for over 56 years and loved every moment of it. He is survived by his son Lionel Montoya and his wife Ramona, John's daughter Cynthia Cordova...

Marvin J. Corradi

Marvin J. Corradi

Jan 25, 2010

CORRADI - Marvin J. Corradi, 58, passed away on January 25, 2010. Marvin's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Merle L. Foley

Merle L. Foley

Jan 25, 2010

Merle L. Foley, 78, a resident of Bloomfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque. Merle was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Durango, Colo., the son of Patrick Lester Foley and Etta Mae Arthur Foley. Merle served in the U.S. Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He received an...

Manuel D. Gonzales

Manuel D. Gonzales

Jan 24, 2010

GONZALES, Manuel D., 86, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2010. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, Manuel was born May 12, 1923 in San Rafael, NM to Ramon and Jesusita Gonzales. Manuel and is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Rose L. Gonzales. He is survived by his children; Sandra Barrera and...

Vera (Mickie) Martinez

Vera (Mickie) Martinez

Jan 24, 2010

After a long battle with dementia, Vera (Mickie) Martinez, 83, of Farmington passed away January 24, 2010 in Farmington. She was born June 22, 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut the fourth daughter of Alexander and Lillian Kirkwood. She was the beloved wife of Gilbert Martinez of Farmington, Mom to Lynn Winters and husband Charlie of Seattle, Washington, Grandmother to Meredith Winters...

Caroline M. Morgan

Caroline M. Morgan

Jan 24, 2010

Caroline M. Morgan, 85, born in Vaughn New Mexico on January 5, 1925, passed away January 24, 2010 in Albuquerque. Those who wish to send their condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Caroline's care has been placed in the hands of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188

Alaina Sam

Alaina Sam

Jan 23, 2010

Sam died Jan. 23, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Jan. 23, 2010, in Albuquerque, into the Salt People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Sam was loved by all and will be missed. Survivors include her mother, Corina L. Sam; brothers, Jyren Sam, Justin Hardy, Ezekiel Sam, Isacc Sam, all of Crownpoint; sisters, Mikaela Hardy, Gabriella Hardy, Diamonique...

Angelina (Angie) A. Aragon

Angelina (Angie) A. Aragon

Jan 23, 2010

ARAGON - Angelina A. Aragon (Angie), 56, born on March 21, 1953 in Bernalillo, NM, passed away January 23, 2010 at home in Rio Rancho, NM. A very special loving daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. Angie was a kid at heart and touched the lives of all those she met and will always be in our hearts. Angie was...

William (Bill) H. Bardebben

William (Bill) H. Bardebben

Jan 23, 2010

William (Bill) Bardebben passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 23, 2010. He was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. At 17, Bill joined the United States Navy and served from 1963 to 1966 on an oil tanker USS Ponchatoula in the South China Seas. Afterwards he joined the I.B.E.W. Union and became a journeyman lineman. He is survived by his wife...

Vesta Lee Harber

Vesta Lee Harber

Jan 23, 2010

Vesta Lee Harber, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. She was born June 9, 1918, in Bradley, Okla., to Fannie Mae (McDaniel) and Floyd Curlee. Vesta enjoyed working with ceramics and was known for her beautiful jeweled Christmas ornaments, having made over 3,000 in her lifetime. She loved her rose garden and spent a great deal of time...

Layla Faith Lopez

Layla Faith Lopez

Jan 23, 2010

LOPEZ, Layla Faith, 10 months, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010. She is survived by her parents; Paul Lopez and Erica Montoya. Layla’s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Billie Tom

Billie Tom

Jan 23, 2010

Mr. Tom died Jan. 23, 2010, in Pinedale, NM. He was born Sept. 25, 1927, also in Pinedale, NM. Mr. Tom worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for over 37 years. He became a rancher after retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Tom of Timber Ridge; son, Tee Tom of Mariano Lake; daughters, Lorraine Tom Martinez of Timber Ridge;...