Obituaries

May 16, 2009

MICO - Carmela Mico, 81, was called to her maker on May 16, 2009, following a short illness. She was born in Dennison, Ohio on January 17, 1928. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Mossa and father Antonio Mico. As a model single woman, she spent her professional nursing career initially in Ohio, having graduated September 2,...

May 16, 2009

LA PLATA Betty A. Long Nov. 2, 1935 - May 16, 2009 Betty A. Long, 73, of La Plata, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Haskell, Texas, to Floyd M. and Nellie Rogers. We will miss our beloved bride, sister, mom, granny, great-granny, friend and inspirational leader. She...

May 15, 2009

May 15, 2009

Schoeppner - Janet Montoya Schoeppner. Janet was the best-the best wife, daughter, sister, friend, nina, teacher and mentor. Janet was incomparable in life and irreplaceable for us all. The quiet wisdom that Janet modeled for us all is only one of the many things everyone loved about her. She had a way of making our lives seem doable, understandable and...

May 15, 2009

ATKINSON - Eerin Atkinson, age 38, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2009. He was the son of Sharon Engel of Albuquerque and F. Richard Atkinson of Las Cruces, New Mexico. A resident of Albuquerque, Eerin is survived by his parents, his step-father Bill Weissman, his step-mother Linda Fredrickson; his son, Azure; his sister Edye Cowan of...

May 14, 2009

LUCERO - Fedelina Lucero, 75, passed away on May 14, 2009. Fedelina's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

May 14, 2009

Ruby A. Hicks, 90, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 14th in Farmington. She was born August 8, 1918 in Farmington to Albert and Amanda Blake. Ruby is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688

May 14, 2009

LUCERO - Samuel R. Lucero, 73, a life time resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Samuel was born to Andoquio and Carmelita Lucero on May 17, 1935. He is survived by his sister Charlene Nuanes and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Pallbearers...

May 14, 2009

ESCOBEDO - Gilbert Escobedo, age 26, beloved son and grandson, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 14, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1982 in Albuquerque and was raised in Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn Escobedo. Gilbert is survived by his father Gilberto Escobedo of Albuquerque; his paternal grandparents, Guadalupe Escobedo...

May 14, 2009

CHRISTMAN - Andrew J. Christman, 62, passed away on May 14, 2009. Andrew's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

May 14, 2009

SANCHEZ - Bernice G. Sanchez, 96, a life time resident of New Mexico passed away peacefully on May 14 with her children by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugenio; sons Lorenzo and Willie; daughter Julia; and a grandson Duane Carlson Jr. She is survived by her two sons Ubaldo "Mike" Sanchez and Eugene "Gene" Sanchez...

May 13, 2009

MONTOYA- Gary D. Montoya, age 65, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was called by the Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born on December 27, 1943, and was a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. Gary retired after 40 years as a Meat Cutter for various food stores. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 13, 2009

Kenneth "Ken" Leroy Ellis, Sr., 76, of Aztec, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Ken was born May 8, 1933 in Montebello, California, the youngest of five children of Clarence Edward Ellis and Elizabeth May Judkins Ellis. In addition to owning Oliver's Restaurant in his later life, Ken's earlier life revolved around racing,...

May 13, 2009

Naomi L. Ashcraft, 64, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, May 13th in Farmington. She was born June 2, 1944 in Nashville, Kansas to Frederick and Ava Burnett. Naomi is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688

May 13, 2009

PURTELL, Brian John, 55, a trim carpenter, small business owner, entrepreneur, son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away Sunday, May 13th, 2009. Brian was born in Albuquerque, NM to Dr Eugene Purtell (deceased) and Margaret Van Eweyk Purtell on May 20th, 1953. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of...

May 13, 2009

May 12, 2009

May 12, 2009

Drake Rexster Tuff Dedios, 1 month and 9 days old, of Dulce, passed away in Albuquerque on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. He was born April 3, 2009 in Albuquerque to Dexter Dedios and Melissa Largo. Drake is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM(505) 325-8688

May 12, 2009

ANDERSON- Robert (Bob) Eskridge Anderson was born in Hobart, Oklahoma July 14, 1922. At age twelve, Bob delivered newspapers to earn money during the depression years. During high school he played on the basketball team and worked as a "swamper", delivering farm produce to town. Bob completed two years of college at Oklahoma University before being drafted into the army...

May 12, 2009

Melvin Johnson Sept. 9, 1930 - May 12, 2009 Melvin Johnson 78, of Kirtland, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in Farmington. He was born September 9, 1930, in Woodward, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Mary (Dunn) Johnson. Cremation has taken place. Melvin is in the care of: Alternative Choice Cremation and funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington (505)326-3671