Obituaries

Jan 10, 2010

Yazzie died Jan. 10, 2010, in Chinle. He was born Feb. 14, 1941, in Valley Store, into the Water Flows Together People Clan for the Red House People Clan. Yazzie served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served his country from 1963-1969 as a radio teletype operator. His hobbies included reading western books, fixing radios and stereos....

Jan 9, 2010

Our precious angel, Marisa RyLee Quevedo, age 4, has gone to be one of God's angels. Marisa came to us Jan. 7, 2006, in Farmington and left us so soon Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. Marisa was God's gift to us and now she is our gift to God. We love you and will miss you...

Jan 9, 2010

NEVA F. SMITH-Neva Fern Andersen Smith, 83, of Farmington, slipped quietly from this life and into the arms of her savior on Sunday, January 9, 2010. Neva was born September 4, 1926 in Flagler, Colorado to Alvin and Zelma Andersen. She was one of six children. In 1945 her life was forever changed for the best when she met Sterling...

Jan 9, 2010

Jan 9, 2010

BARNETT, Virginia Mae Barnett, 91, passed away on January 9, 2010. Virginia was born on December 1, 1918 in Decatur, Illinois to Mary Jane Guest. She was married to Harold Barnett and was preceded in death by her husband, mother, siblings, and one granddaughter. Virginia is survived by her loving daughters; C. Jeannine Meador and Claudia C. Lichtenberger, Eight grandchildren;...

Jan 9, 2010

Ida Jane Wood was born March 27, 1924 to Joseph and Lillian Spencer in St. Louis and went to be with her Lord and Savior January 9, 2010. She was the 2nd of 5 children. The family moved to Borger, TX in 1930. She met TJ Wood at age 12 and they married Jan. 11, 1941. Their first child, Ida...

Jan 9, 2010

WITSCHGER- Elaine K. (nee Koch). Age 91 of Albuquerque, passed away on January 9, 2010. Beloved wife of 60 years to Donald A. Witschger. Dearest mother of Scott (Maggy) Witschger, Jack (Mary) Ogg and the late Brad Witschger. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Witschger, Ryan (Amy) Witschger, Jameson (Amanda) Ogg and Eric Ogg. Private services have been held. In lieu of...

Jan 9, 2010

Alexis M. Knecht passed away on January 9, 2010 at the age of 24. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Vista Verde Memorial Park Daniels Family Funeral Services Vista Verde Memorial Park 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505)892-9920

Jan 9, 2010

DiGANGI, Elisa M., 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 9, 2010. A first-generation Italian-American, she was born April 9, 1921 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Pete, three children, daughters Vicki Garcia and husband Pat, Gloria Garcia, all of Albuquerque, and son Perry DiGangi a resident of Northern California. She is also...

Jan 9, 2010

Kolda - Marjorie J. Kolda, 89, passed away on January 9, 2010. Marjorie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jan 9, 2010

Harvey - Walter, 65, passed away on January 9, 2010 due to complications following an automobile accident. Walter was born in 1944 and raised in Rye, NY, and attended Lehigh and Fordham University, among others. He earned several advanced degrees, including a Master's and JD in Tax Law. Professionally, Walter worked at Loral, Smith-Corona, and Hertz in New York City,...

Jan 8, 2010

Jane Anderson Campbell, 84, of Farmington, passed away on January 8, 2010 after suffering from a long term illness. Jane was born August 17, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois to Grace and Russell Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Donald Campbell, her three children: James Campbell, Nancy Schaffer, and Kenneth Campbell, six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Jane...

Jan 8, 2010

LEHMAN_Flaye Haley Lehman, 92 years of age, was taken into the presence of Christ on Friday January 8, 2010, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Flaye's daughter, Brenda, and husband, Rick Davidson, were at her side reading Flaye's poetry when she passed away. She found comfort in hearing hymns, music, and the reading of Psalm 121 and Psalm 23....

Jan 8, 2010

Longtime Farmington resident Eulilia "Lala" Clay passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at SRMC. Eulilia June Rusk was born June 17, 1926, in Hammond, Okla. She was the sixth of seven children of Jim and Eva Rusk. Eulilia June Rusk graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, Calif. Lala was married Aug. 17, 1946, to James D. Clay in...

Jan 7, 2010

Rosemary M. Bell, age 61, passed away on January 07, 2010. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87124 (505)262-1454

Jan 7, 2010

Chase (Chasey) Tyler Altman, 4 years old, born Jan. 6, 2006 in Farmington, NM passed from this life, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Denver, CO. Chasey was born to loving parents, Waddy and Tiffany Altman. His beautiful big brother Ashton Altman. His favorite times were playing with his cars, Lightening Mc Queen and Mater, his monster trucks, camping, and loved...

Jan 7, 2010

Wilma Spencer, 91 of Farmington, passed from this life at her home on January 7, 2010. She was born on March 15, 1918, in Kirtland, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Carol Lynn Spencer in 1983; a daughter Wilma Nadine Spencer Huffman an 2000; a granddaughter Lydia Ann Hillburn in 2009 and her parents...

Jan 7, 2010

MONTOYA, Albert D. of Albuquerque died on, Thursday, January 7, 2010. He was born on June 21, 1960 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Albert is survived by his loving parents, Benerito and Martha Montoya; two brothers and two sisters: Kenneth Montoya and wife Patricia and their two sons, Kenny Jr. and Isaac; Vincent Montoya and wife Stephanie;...

Jan 7, 2010

VICARY-FONCANON- Lillian Vicary-Foncanon, 96, passed away on January 7, 2010. She was born September 8, 1913 in Cohoes, New York, to Fabolia and Joseph Parent. Lillian is survived by her children, Dr. William T. Vicary, of Los Angeles, CA, and Jeannette Bodnar and her husband Thomas, of Peralta, NM; two grandchildren, Natasha Banghart and Nick Bodnar; three great grandchildren, Sonya...

Jan 7, 2010

Slivers died Jan. 7, 2010, in Chinle. She was born Feb. 26, 1926, in Many Farms, into the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Water Flows Together People Clan. Slivers was a homemaker and weaver. Survivors include her sons, Albert of Avondale, Perry of Tsaile, Wilford Jr. of Lukachukai, Samuel of Many Farms; daughter, Darlene of Many...