Obituaries

Sep 14, 2009

PADILLA, Rita Mary, 87, of Farmington, passed peacefully into eternal glory, Monday, September 14, 2009. Rita was born March 16, 1922, in San Luis, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro Archibeque and Eloisa Trujillo; 2 sons, Timmy Padilla and Robert Lucero; and brother, Alex Archibeque. She is survived by Tim Padilla; 3 daughters, Ruby Daube, Judy...

Sep 14, 2009

REID - M. Arleene Reid, born January 19, 1922, peacefully went home to the Lord on September 14, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. Arleene will be remembered and missed by husband and constant companion of 62 years, Glynn; brother Orville; sons Steve and Travis; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; as well as extended family and many friends. Arleene was...

Sep 14, 2009

William D. (Bill) Hickman, 83, of Aztec, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009, in Aztec. He was born March 16, 1926, in Farmington, NM. Bill attended Aztec High School and Fort Lewis College for two years. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific. Bill married Alice Sullivan in 1948 in Aztec. They were married for 61 years. He...

Sep 13, 2009

Bob Stewart, 85, of Farmington, passed away at home with his family, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Bob was born to Clifford and Irene Stewart December 7, 1923 in Safford AZ. Bob met and married Shirley in Safford and shortly after they were off to work on the pipeline El Paso Natural Gas Co. was building to California. They moved to Farmington...

Sep 13, 2009

GARCIA_Adolph Garcia, 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, was called home to his eternal resting place on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Adolph was born November 9, 1933 the son of Alberto and Inez Garcia in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Inez; and his brother Joe. Adolph is survived by his loving...

Sep 13, 2009

Mickey - Richard Joseph Mickey Sr. (Joe), 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday September 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mary, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alzheimer's foundation, Cancer foundation, or St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Richard's care has been entrusted...

Sep 13, 2009

WOODS - Marion Chase Woods, age 87, passed away on September 13, 2009. Marion's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Sep 13, 2009

JACK DEAN DEWEY, 77, a resident of Farmington since 1989 passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009 surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 20, 1932 in Sheridan, Wyoming the son of Clayton Wilson Dewey and Eva Mae (Cook) Dewey. Jack was the third of six children. He was preceded in death by parents and a sister Joan Plumb. Jack...

Sep 12, 2009

COX- Roy L. Cox, born May 6, 1920, passed away on September 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Doris Cox; parents, Roy and Marguerite Cox; and both of his sisters, Margaret Craig and Inez McDavid. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. Roy owned and operated a Native American pottery and...

Sep 12, 2009

COLBERT - Renowned New Mexican potter, Elizabeth "Betty" Colbert, nee Chapman, died September 12, 2009. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Harold Patterson Chapman and Marion Moore Chapman in 1925, the artist came to the state to pursue a studio arts degree at the University of New Mexico. In 1948, Ms. Colbert was a student resident at the Harwood Foundation, studying...

Sep 12, 2009

TOLK - Leonard Kenneth Tolk, 56, passed away on September 12, 2009. Leonard's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Sep 11, 2009

CAROLINE (PERRY) HANNAH, 91, of Crownpoint passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at Bloomfield Nursing and Rehab Center in Bloomfield. Caroline was born May 10, 1918 in Standing Rock the daughter of Jim Perry and Nellie Kaka de pah. She was a rancher's wife and custodian and enjoyed rug weaving. Caroline was our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and sister...

Sep 10, 2009

Sep 10, 2009

Donald D. Hart, 83, of Farmington, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Farmington. He was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Colorado City, Texas, to Guy and Billie Hart. Don joined the U.S. Navy in February of 1944, and served aboard the USS Floyd Bennett as a gunner during World War II. After serving his country, he received his GED and...

Sep 10, 2009

Sep 9, 2009

Sep 9, 2009

PORTER_Scott Christopher Porter, 39, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Scott was born December 9, 1969 the son of Charles Arthur and Marlene Vaughn Porter in Pueblo, Colorado. He graduated from Del Norte High School and CNM. Scott loved hunting and serving others through his work at Sandia Hospice and Kirtland 377th Wing at...

Sep 9, 2009

Leo Vadas was born June 11th, 1908 in Springfield, Illinois and spent most of his 101 years in northern Indiana. He was employed by Inland Steel Corp. for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1965. Mr. Vadas was a bachelor and for the past 24 years had made his home with his niece Cecilia McDermott; first in Michigan and...

Sep 8, 2009

SPURGEON VERNON KELLEY May 20, 1919 - September 8, 2009 Lifelong 4 corners area resident Spurgeon Vernon Kelley passed away at his home in Aztec, NM on September 08, 2009. He was 90 years old. Mr. Kelley was born to Seagle and Augusta Kelley on their farm on the Florida Mesa (in what was then known as Falfa, Colorado a small...

Sep 8, 2009

HARDY- Charles Kee Hardy, 30, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Charles' care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222