Obituaries

Jun 22, 2009

KEEGAN_Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) Robert Emmett Keegan, son of Emmet and Hazel Keegan, and named in the memory of the 17th century Irish nationalist rebel leader, reported for duty in heaven on June 22, 2009. Bob was born the eldest of three sons in Washington, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1921. He grew up in Washington, PA and attended Washington &...

Jun 22, 2009

Lena DeSalle, 93, of Farmington, passed away Monday, June 22nd in Farmington surrounded by her daughters.. She was born December 1, 1915 in Koehler, NM to Dominic and Domenica Gatti. Lena married Joe DeSalle in Raton, New Mexico on August 14, 1929. She worked with her husband at DeSalle Furniture in Raton, NM for many years. They were co-owners of...

Jun 22, 2009

Ginger Lyn (Armenta) Jaquez, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, died early Monday, June 22, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born August 3, 1967 in Farmington the daughter of the late Virgil E. Moore and Betty L. (Allen) Emig. She was a very active and faithful Catholic. Inspired by the Divine Mercy devotion, Ginger...

Jun 22, 2009

LOCKYER, Terrance Earl (Terry) Terrance Earl Lockyer, 51, passed peacefully with his 3 sons at his bedside on September 22, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Terry was born to William and Lois Lockyer on June 26, 1958 in Castro Valley, California, and graduated from Los Alamos High School. He leaves behind his parents, William and Lois Lockyer, 4 siblings, Timothy...

Jun 22, 2009

Jun 22, 2009

REU- Heather Reu, age 42, a resident of Albuquerque since 2003, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2009, having just had her 42 birthday. Heather was born on June 9, 1967 in Harlan, IA, to Ray and Molly Cramer. She grew up in Bloomington, IN attending public school and Indiana University there, graduating in...

Jun 22, 2009

DANIELS -John W. "Jack" Daniels, 82 passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 after courageously fighting the complications of a pulmonary embolism. His parents William and Ida Daniels preceded him in death. The family moved to Albuquerque from Vinita, Oklahoma when was only two months old so he considered himself "Albuquerque born and raised". Jack is survived by his loving...

Jun 21, 2009

Chico Hiawatha Bridges Oct. 9, 1942 - June 20, 2009 Chico Hiawatha Bridges, 66, of Farmington, went to meet his Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009, after a valiant battle fought since January of 2009. He left this life peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. The last voice he heard was his daughter, Angel, reading the 23rd Psalm. Chico is survived...

Jun 21, 2009

Russell D. McCullough of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home Sunday June 21, 2009. Russell was preceded in death by his Parents C.C. "Mac" and Deanna McCullough of Bloomfield. He is survived by his aunt Lanell Wilson of Farmington, and numerous cousins in San Juan County and through out the southwest. Russell graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1968 and...

Jun 21, 2009

LOTITO - Frank Lotito, 89, passed away on June 21, 2009. Frank's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 21, 2009

ENGLER- David Engler, 51, passed away on June 21, 2009. Dave's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 21, 2009

PEYTON - Michael Scott Peyton tragically died in an ATV accident on Father's Day, June 21, 2009. Mike was born on December 17, 1963 in Warner Robins, Georgia to William Henry Peyton and Gail Rice Peyton, who predeceased him. He is survived by a loving family which includes his wife, Angelia, children Brittany Michelle (Lorenzo), Nicholas Adam (Desi), and Sean...

Jun 21, 2009

Beulah Mae Bell Thurston, 93, of Aztec, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Aztec. She was born March 17, 1916, in Ellington, MO. Beulah's care has been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, NM

Jun 21, 2009

BRICKER-Long-time Farmington resident Royce Merton Bricker, passed to the other side of the veil in the early morning hours of June 21, 2009 �?�?� Father's Day, at the age of 85. He was born March 17, 1924 in Leesville, Texas to William Clyde and Beula (Hardin) Bricker. Royce was an avid outdoorsman and fiercely patriotic man who served his country...

Jun 21, 2009

Anselmo 'Winky' Montoya, 70, of Aztec, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Farmington. He was born April 21, 1939, in Blanco, NM. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed gardening. Winky was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Montoya and Daniel Montoya. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Anna Montoya; daughter, Isabel...

Jun 20, 2009

WATSON -- Vernell "Skillet" Watson was called home on June 20, 2009. Skillet was born on March 31, 1933 in Tyler, Texas to Woody Mae Hall. He was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM and retired from G.E. after 45 years of service. He is survived by his loving children Darnell Watson of Albuquerque, NM, Carolyn Watson-Dove of Sierra...

Jun 19, 2009

John Norman Franks, 77, passed away peacefully in the night on June 19, 2009. Born in 1931, the youngest of 5 children of John and Mary Franks of Missouri . John served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a medic during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he began his life long career as an optician it...

Jun 19, 2009

LUCERO - Tana L. Lucero, age 60, passed away June 19, 2009 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, Roy Lucero; her son, Shawn Harkins and wife, Temperance; daughters, Melissa Oldall and partner, Jeannene Sparks, Angela Lucero, and Christina Taylor; 14 grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Bill Gorton and wife Kay,...

Jun 19, 2009

MASON- James "Jim" Ernest Mason, age 77, beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord, Friday, June 19, 2009, after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. He was born in Denver, CO on October 27, 1931 to the late Clarence Mason and Viola Lingo. Jim was a member of the Grove Masonic...

Jun 19, 2009

Deana Vancille Orr-Rue June 4, 1952 - June 19, 2009 Deana Vancille Orr-Rue, 75, of Bloomfield, died Friday June 19, 2009, in Durango, Colorado. she was born June 4, 1952, in Hobbs. Cremation has taken place. Deana's care has been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation Service 804 N. Dustin Avenue Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671