Obituaries

Sep 4, 2009

POWELL - Michael A. Powell, 52, passed away on September 4, 2009. Michael's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Sep 3, 2009

BARELA-Victoria Barela, 83, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with our Lord, September 3, 2009. Victoria was born March 26, 1926 in Sabinal NM to Jose Chavez and Ramona Lopez Chavez. Victoria was preceded in death by her brothers Emilio Chavez, Gregorio Chavez and Juan Chavez. Victoria is survived by her beloved husband...

Sep 3, 2009

Scott L. Chamier, 79, passed away on September 3, 2009. Scott was born Oct 19, 1929 in Patchogue NY. He joined the Air Force in 1951. He was honorably discharged as a Major. Scott married Joan (Cinquemani). They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage. Scott was a Captain with American Airlines. 14 years ago Scott and Joan retired to Placitas,...

Sep 3, 2009

SANDLIN - Dr. Doral Randolph Sandlin, known as "Sandy" to family and friends, died at home on September 3, 2009, at the age of 79, with his wife of 50 years, Terri Sandlin, at his side. Sandy was born April 7, 1930, in Pecan Gap, Texas, the sixth of J.R. and Ethel Sandlin's seven children. J.R. passed away when Sandy...

Sep 2, 2009

Mendoza-Mary Jane (Tafoya) Mendoza, born February 8, 1928, passed away September 2, 2009. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Mendoza, daughters; Mary Evangeline (Sandoval) Trujillo and husband Patrick, Patricia G. Sandoval of Massachusetts, son; Fernando Sandoval II and wife, Patricia Bloise of Bolivia, sisters; Rebecca Kingery...

Sep 1, 2009

WILEY - Clella C. Wiley, 95, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. She was born in St. Clair, Missouri on July 6, 1914 and moved to Albuquerque in 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wiley. She is survived by her son, John Nelson and his wife Erma, of Arkansas; her daughter...

Sep 1, 2009

MONTOYA - Irene Montoya, 86, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and Godmother, was called home to be with the Lord, September 1, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born November 30, 1922 in Algodones, New Mexico NM, to the late Alejandro Archibeque and Lucinda Baldonado. Irene lived in the North Valley for many years where she was...

Sep 1, 2009

BOUTON- John S. Bouton, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 3 years, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born to George and Genevive Bouton on July 2, 1919. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Rhea Bouton, two sons, Michael J. Bouton and wife Maggie, John S. Bouton and wife Jennie; seven...

Aug 31, 2009

Flora E. Daniels, 87, of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 in Albuquerque. She was born October 1, 1921 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Dee and Lena Willis. She is survived by her daughters, Sue and husband Spencer Layton and Pat Berger both of Albuquerque, a son, Jefferson (Jim) Daniels and wife Sybil Crane of Colorado two sisters Peg...

Aug 31, 2009

SHAW_Shannon J. Shaw passed to eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2009 at his home in Corrales, surrounded by his family. Shannon was born March 25, 1961 in Garden Grove, California to Evy (Diamond) and the late Morton Shaw. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David B. and Fanette Stern, and Max and Millie Shaw. Married to Christine...

Aug 31, 2009

Richard "Keith" Stills, 72, of Farmington, died at home on Monday, August 31, 2009 after a nine month battle with Leukemia. He was born in Carmi, IL, to Orila and Jesse Stills. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lloyd Duane Stills; and his sister, Beverly Longacre. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cindy;...

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Aug 30, 2009

ZAMORA - Rufina Zamora, 100, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was a wonderful and strong mother, grandmother, nana and aunt. Rufina is survived by her daughter, Marlene Pino and spouse Arsenio; four grandchildren Tony Pino and spouse Patsy, Susie Vargas and spouse Angel, Andy Pino and spouse Polly, Lisa White...

Aug 30, 2009

DEL VECCHIO_Louis J. Del Vecchio, 90, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009. Louis was born May 28, 1919 the son of Lenardo and Rose Del Vecchio in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He had worked for the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut before he retired and moved to New Mexico. Louis was active in the Senior Olympic Bowling...

Aug 30, 2009

PEDERSON - Richard (*Dick") Pederson, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 30, 2009. He was born to Clarence E. Pederson and Mary Katherine Suffolk Pederson on March 1, 1930. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947 and attended the University of Colorado and the University of New Mexico. He enlisted in the Army during the...

Aug 30, 2009

Vernon L. Palmgren, 68, of Farmington, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in San Francisco, Calif. He was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Colby, Kan., to Virgil and Ellen Palmgren. Vernon was married to Lenna Gayle in 1960, in Monte Vista, Colo. Vernon and Lenna moved to Farmington in 1977. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; and a son,...

Aug 30, 2009

ONEAL - Peggy Oneal, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on August 30, 2009. Peggy graduated in 1966 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and eventually married her high school sweetheart, John. Her life was light and bright and she was a world traveler and had her very own DooWop band. Peggy celebrated her life and loved...

Aug 30, 2009

FEINSTEIN- Rosalia Myers Feinstein, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister and friend, died on Sunday, August 30 in Albuquerque. Rosalia was born on October 7, 1940 in Bolton, England where she lived with her parents and three younger sisters until she was eight, when the family moved to Sydney, Australia. In 1958, the Myers family immigrated to Albuquerque where...

Aug 29, 2009

LOVATO - Richard Lovato, 62, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Geri Lovato; sons, Ryan Lovato, Patrick Lovato and son James Lovato; daughter Wendy Aguilar and husband Lawrence; daughter, Glynis Valenzuela and husband, Hector and children, Dominic and Bryanna Valenzuela. Richard loved to go hunting, he...