Obituaries

John Rakestraw

John Rakestraw

Nov 30, 2009

RAKESTRAW - John Rakestraw, 67, his sunset was on November 30, 2009. John was born on November 25, 1942, in Conyers Georgia. He served in the United States Navy, was a twenty-eight year employee of the United States Post Office, a realtor at Camco Realty, and a faithful member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. John is survived by his...

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez

Nov 30, 2009

MARTINEZ_Julia G. Martinez, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 15 years, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. Julia was born January 28, 1924 the daughter of Jose and Refugia Soto Gomez in Tempe, Arizona. She was an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Albuquerque. Julia...

Sidney Clifford Allison

Sidney Clifford Allison

Nov 30, 2009

ALLISON - Sidney Clifford Allison LCDR US Navy Retired, 98, passed away on November 30, 2009 at his home in Albuquerque. He was born in 1911 in Lima, Ohio to Nora and Sidney Clifford Allison. Cliff moved from California to Albuquerque in 1980. Survivors include two sons, George Bartlett and wife Sofie and Richard Bartlett; grandson, Douglas Stagnir and wife...

Frank Jones Sr.

Frank Jones Sr.

Nov 30, 2009

Funeral services for Frank P. Jones Sr., 73, will be Friday, Dec. 4, at Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup. The Rev. Dennis Gardner will officiate. Burial will be in Gallup City Cemetery. Jones died Nov. 30, 2009, in Farmington. He was born July 3, 1936, in Naschitti. Jones attended Brigham City High School and served 4 years in the U.S. Army....

James M Giblin

James M Giblin

Nov 30, 2009

GIBLIN - James Manser Giblin , D.D.S., Jim peacefully passed away during the early morning hours of November 30, 2009 with his loving wife Deloris by his side. He was born on August 22, 1926 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Marie and Emery Giblin. Jim married Mary Hammack in November of 1950 and they had two sons Michael and David....

Bruce Eugene Nyberg

Bruce Eugene Nyberg

Nov 29, 2009

NYBERG - Bruce Eugene Nyberg, 59, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1987, passed away November 29, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1950 in Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Richard Eugene Nyberg and Gertrude Delores Johnson. He married his High School Sweetheart, Toni Mae Mayerle, on July 25, 1970. He proudly served...

Albert B. Antal

Albert B. Antal

Nov 29, 2009

ANTAL-Albert B. Antal, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho for more than 40 years, passed away on Sunday November 29, 2009. He is survived by his children, Bert and his wife Johanna Antal and daughter, Marion Puma, six grandchildren, Michelle, Stephanie, Timothy, Bert Jr., Brandie, Kristine Puma and husband Bryan Meaders; and many great and great -great grand children. Mr....

Judy Ann Gaylor Nott

Judy Ann Gaylor Nott

Nov 29, 2009

Judy Ann Gaylor Nott came into the world November 15, 1950, in El Paso, Texas. She was the oldest of three daughters born to David and Ruth Monroe-Gaylor and one brother. When Judy was six years old, she and her family moved to Farmington where she completed primary school and graduated from Farmington High School. Judy then enrolled at New...

Cypriana Cipy"" Luna Castillo

Cypriana Cipy"" Luna Castillo

Nov 29, 2009

CASTILLO- Cypriana "Cipy" Luna Castillo, 100, went home to be with her late husband Herman Castillo and her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Cipy was born in Torreon NM, on February 14, 1909, she and Herman lived in Belen NM until 1939 when they moved to Albuquerque. She is survived by her children; Jack and wife Geneva, Bill...

Lenora Beatrice Villegas

Lenora Beatrice Villegas

Nov 29, 2009

VILLEGAS- Lenora Beatrice Villegas, age 33, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM was called home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Lenora was born in Sun Valley, CA on March 16, 1976. She is survived by her husband Eric Matthew Villegas, her daughter Samantha Villegas, her mother and father-in-law Danny and Glenda Villegas who were like her...

John James Chapman

John James Chapman

Nov 29, 2009

CHAPMAN - John James Chapman, age 85, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque. John's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160 ***********************************

Leo Yazzie

Leo Yazzie

Nov 28, 2009

Services for Leo B. Yazzie, 53, will be 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, at St. John Catholic Church, Houck. Burial will be in family plot. Yazzie died Nov. 28, 2009, in Manuelito. He was born March 4, 1956, in Gallup, into the Red House People Clan for the Black Sheep People Clan. Yazzie worked for Heritage Environmental. He enjoyed painting,...

Gary L. McEldowney

Gary L. McEldowney

Nov 28, 2009

McELDOWNEY - Gary L. McEldowney, 64, passed away on November 28, 2009. Gary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-9920

Aphrodite Frieda Morris

Aphrodite Frieda Morris

Nov 28, 2009

MORRIS - Aphrodite Frieda Morris, 85, passed away on November 28, 2009. Frieda's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-9920

Inzamaun Mary Goodge Sego

Inzamaun Mary Goodge Sego

Nov 28, 2009

Inzamaun "Mary" Sego, 87 of Farmington, passed from this life Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Life Care Center of Farmington. She was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Tres Piedras, to Arland and Hermina Goodge. Inzamaun married Enos Sego on July 16, 1938. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Enos and Inzamaun were sealed...

Lucille Cayaditto

Lucille Cayaditto

Nov 28, 2009

Funeral services for Lucille Mae Cayaditto, 79, will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Caleb Mesa Bible Baptist Church, Pueblo Pintado. Frankie Lopez and the Rev. Rodney Vincent will officiate. Burial will be in Counselor, N.M. Cayaditto died Nov. 28, 2009, in Crownpoint. She was born Dec. 12, 1929, in Pueblo Pintado, into the Salt People Clan for the...

J. W. Knapp

J. W. Knapp

Nov 28, 2009

KNAPP- J. W. (Dub) Knapp was called to a tee time with his Lord and Savior Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born February 5, 1929 in Oklahoma and graduated from Okemah High School in 1948. Dub immediately left for basic training in the Air Force and was stationed at Holloman AFB. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force...

Raymond Edward Daniels III

Raymond Edward Daniels III

Nov 28, 2009

DANIELS - Raymond Edward Daniels, III, 44, a resident of Rio Rancho for 39 years, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. He is survived by his father, Raymond E. Daniels, Jr.; aunts, Betty L. Flynn and Sharon-Joy Palmer and Judith Mead; cousin, Cameron Polland, all of Rio Rancho and Godmother, Maryann Lilienthal of Staten Island, NY. He was preceded in...

Lillian Eleanor Daniels

Lillian Eleanor Daniels

Nov 27, 2009

DANIELS - Lillian Eleanor Daniels, 96, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1966, passed away on November 27, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon-Joy Palmer of Rio Rancho; three stepchildren, Raymond E. Daniels, Jr., Judith Mead, and Elizabeth L. Flynn; grandson, Cameron Nelson Polland; great-grandchild, Jadyn Virginia Polland; three nieces, Carol Sneden and husband, David of Chelmsford, MA,...

Herman Ray Walters

Herman Ray Walters

Nov 27, 2009

WALTERS_Herman "Ray" Walters, 78, much loved husband, father, brother, and community member of Jemez Springs left this world suddenly on Friday, November 27, 2009. Ray was born November 12, 1931 the son of Fred and Cordie Walters in Wilson, Texas. He moved to New Mexico in 1964. Ray honorably served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War,...