Obituaries

Jun 4, 2009

Harry L. Johnson, 93, of Nenahnezad, NM, Passed away June 4, 2009 in Farmington, NM. He was born April 16, 1916 to Dzit Ligini and Kai yet th Naakei in Chinle, AZ. He attended Albuquerque Indian School. And was married in 1945 to Lydia G Johnson in Window Rock, AZ and were married for 47 years. Harry was a Veteran...

Jun 4, 2009

Jun 4, 2009

SCHLEIFER- Gail Deane (Stenger) Schleifer, 87, Gail was born August 28, 1921 in Pleasant Hope, Missouri and died June 4, 2009 at the age of 87 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gail was raised in Kansas City, Missouri and was a graduate of East High School. She attended LaSalle University Business School for two years. She was married to the late...

Jun 3, 2009

KELLER_Margaret L. Keller, 101, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Margaret was born April 27, 1908. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920

Jun 3, 2009

CRABTREE - Reginald "Reggie" Lee Crabtree, 78, passed away on June 3, 2009. Reggie was born August 18, 1930, in White Plains, Kentucky to E. Leslie and Lillian May (Harrison) Crabtree. He grew up in Bisbee, AZ, where he met Barbara, the love of his life, at a young age. Reggie and his family lived in Silver City, NM from...

Jun 3, 2009

Jun 3, 2009

VALDEZ- Daniel "DJ" Valdez Jr., age 17 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on June 3, 2009 at 5:22 a.m. he is survived by his mother, Christine; father, Daniel M. Valdez Sr.; younger brother, Zachary, his beloved girlfriend, Evangelina Angel and their soon to be born son, Dante Daniel Valdez; his grandparents, Samuel and Louise Main, Benedicto and Alcarita Valdez; and...

Jun 3, 2009

Ruth Allene Eldridge 66, of Aztec, went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She was born June 9, 1942, in Rush County, Indiana. Ruth was loved by all who knew her, and was a great inspiration to all. She was a Devoted Mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She was greatly devoted to the Lord. Ruth will...

Jun 3, 2009

PETRULLO-Delma M. Petrullo, 60, died peacefully in Albuquerque on June 3, 2009. Delma was born September 24, 1948 in New York City. She was the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Burger) Karl. Delma showed a passion for art from her earliest years. Throughout her life, Delma expressed her internal beauty, externally, by her many tangible pieces of art in several...

Jun 3, 2009

FESTA -- Jacob "Jake" Ryan Festa, age 20, beloved son, brother,and father went home to his heavenly Father, Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Jake was born and lived his entire life in Albuquerque, NM. He was always so full of life, so vibrant and full of energy, and although his life was short, he lived it in such a way that...

Jun 3, 2009

HART - Samuel L. Hart, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009. He was born in Friona, Texas on August 26, 1956. He was a high school graduate from McKinney, Texas and obtained his bachelors degree from Eastern New Mexico University. Sam resided in Rio Rancho, New Mexico with his wife, Donna, and their four children,...

Jun 3, 2009

Wesley Smith, 80, of Sheridan, WY passed away on June 3, 2009 in Aztec, NM. Wesley was born November 27, 1928 in Dickinson, ND. Wesley is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel Aztec 405 S. Main Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-9332

Jun 3, 2009

Rita Duran of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd in Bloomfield. She was born in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico on May 22, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother. She is survived by her three children, Luis, Sergio and Cristina Duran; sisters, Petra Martinez Maria Rios; Manuela Flores; Francisca Garcia; Gloria Cadena; Yolanda...

Jun 2, 2009

SLOUGH_Robert Ross Slough, 59, a resident of Jemez Springs for the past seven years, and formerly of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Robert was born April 10, 1950 the son of Raymond Robert and Dorothy Peltier Slough in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had been a self employed carpenter, and took pride in his work. He enjoyed fishing...

Jun 2, 2009

Jun 2, 2009

Reese Young Nelson, 68, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Farmington. He was born July 29, 1940 in Corsicana, Texas. Reese attended Monterrey High School in Lubbock, Texas and joined the U.S. Navy on January 15, 1959. He was honorably discharged May 13, 1966. He was employed as a Proof Reader with The Daily Times in Farmington...

Jun 2, 2009

BOMBER- Margaret Isabella Bomber passed away peacefully on June 2, 2009. Margaret was born on March 22, 1941 in Detroit Michigan to James and Annie Taylor. Margaret married Thomas Bomber on June 21, 1962. They had three children Cheryl Agosto of Mesa, Arizona, Mark Bomber of Denver, Colorado and Karen Bomber of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Margaret is survived by; her...

Jun 2, 2009

ROGERS - Polly Ann Rogers, age 55, was released from her suffering on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. She was born November 12, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Polly developed pancreatic cancer in the summer of 2008. She was a wife, mother, teacher, coach and runner. Polly has inspired many athletes, students, and fellow runners. Her dedication, drive, and love will...

Jun 1, 2009

QUINTON- Lloyd R. "Don" Quinton, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away on June 1, 2009. Lloyd graduated from ADA High School on 1948. Played lap steel on various recordings for Doc Bryant, at Jim Beck studios 1951. Recorded and released a 45 phonograph record in 1970, "Street of Broken Dreams," and "Lights of Albuquerque." His band...

Jun 1, 2009

Jim van Belle passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the age of 66. He was born December 18, 1942 in Central City, NE and raised by Johnny and Alta (Oswalt) van Belle. Jim graduated from Sunnyside High School. He met Tyra Harris and was wed in 1975. Jim enjoyed fly fishing and golf. When remembering Jim,...