Obituaries

Apr 18, 2009

Melvin L. Melon Gonzales, age 51, a lifelong resident of Grants passed away on April 18, 2009. Melvin was born to Joe P. Gonzales and Emma Sanchez Gonzales on April 24, 1957 in Grants, New Mexico. He is survived by his parents; Joe P. and Emma Gonzales, one sister; Lucy Torrez, five brothers; Eloy Sanchez and his wife Felipa, John Gonzales,...

Apr 18, 2009

TORREZ- Luis M. Torrez, age 81, beloved father, grandfather and brother, was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Saturday, April 18, 2009, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1927 in Chilili, NM, and was a resident of Los Duranes, where he was a member of San Jose de Los Duranes Mission. Mr. Torrez...

Apr 17, 2009

LESTER- Patricia Mary Lester, 85, passed away on, April 17, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jack Wilkins; and her son, Nicolas Magnum. After 25 years as a dedicated homemaker, she graduated with a BA from California State College, at age 50. She retired from the State of NM after 10 years as a Case...

Apr 17, 2009

Tapia- Louisa E. Tapia, 79, passed away April 17, 2009. She was born in Puerto de Luna to the home of Florentino and Rufina Nieto. She was Preceded in death by three infant children, her parents, brother Evanisto Nieto, and sister Mary Duran. She is survived by husband Juan D. Tapia, two daughters Gloria (Becky) Pearcy and husband Art Sr,...

Apr 17, 2009

Stanley- Our Friend, Richard Stanley, passed away on April 17, at the Veterans Hospital at the age of 81. Richard or Dick as he was known by his friends was born on April 30, 1927, in Beverly, Massachusetts. He is survived by a daughter Leisa La Plante and a son Brian Stanley both of Massachusetts, also three grandchildren, and three...

Apr 17, 2009

VIGIL - Remigio "Ray" Vigil, age 87, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 17, 2009. He was born on October 1, 1921 in Truchas, NM. Ray retired from the Santa Fe Rail Road. He was a Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during World War II. He enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2009

Disch- Albert P. Disch, 76, born on May 9, 1932 in Beaumont Texas was released from his bonds of this world on April 17, 2009, meeting his Savior, Jesus Christ. Albert, the son of Cordelia Giesendorff and William Disch, is survived by his wife of 52 years, Amelia; daughter Cindy and husband Kevin Barr; son Eric and wife Cathy; son...

Apr 17, 2009

MOLINAR_Victor M. Molinar, 55, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009. Victor was born the son of A.J. and Anita Molinar in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High in 1971. After graduation he joined the Navy where he served on the USS William S. Wood where he was a Communications Specialist. Victor, along with his dad, opened the...

Apr 16, 2009

VILLAS, Sofia Lopez, 100 born March 11, 1909 to Francisco and Rafelita Lopez in San Jose, NM entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2009. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and loyal member of Queen Heaven Catholic Church. Sofia was the loving and caring mother of; Florida Flores, Daniella Gonzales and husband Joe, Victoria Baker,...

Apr 16, 2009

RUCKER - Edward N. Rucker, 71, passed away April 16, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born January 9, 1938 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Charles and Mary (Kosinski) Rucker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Leo parish in Detroit, Michigan. Edward served in the Michigan National Guard and during his later Army service completed jump school at Fort...

Apr 16, 2009

JARVIS, William "Bill" Thomas, born May 28, 1932 to Thomas and Lillian (Peterson) Jarvis in Wellsville, OH, entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Bill was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who moved to New Mexico 57 years ago. He was a loyal member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church where he proudly served...

Apr 16, 2009

TEITELRIS_Louis Teitelris, 67, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009. Our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle was suddenly taken from us. Lou was born March 15, 1942 the son of Abraham and Karoline Hirschman Teitelreis in Warsaw, Poland. He migrated to this country when he was eight with his two younger sisters. They settled...

Apr 15, 2009

RUNNER_ David Claude Runner, 61, a resident of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. David was born October 3, 1947 in Mojave, California. He had received several medals, among which was the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart while serving in the Special Forces Green Beret of the United States Army during the Vietnam War....

Apr 15, 2009

April 28, 1945 - April 15, 2009 Mrs. Frances Irene Sanchez 63, of Bloomfield, NM died Wednesday, April 15 2009, in Bloomfield. She was born April 28, 1945, in Amywood, Calif. to Frank and Ramona Garduno. Cremation has taken place. Arrangement have been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation Service 804 N. Dustin Avenue Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Apr 15, 2009

HAALAND- John Haaland, 94, passed away April 15, 2009. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Apr 15, 2009

BURDETTE_Joseph E. Burdette, 66, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 22 years, passed away on April 15, 2009. Joseph was born July 25, 1942 the son of Francis and Stella Oczek Burdette in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He had been an Electrical Engineer in the construction business before his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and...

Apr 15, 2009

Apr 15, 2009

Paul Dean Vendetti, 75, of Farmington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Farmington. He was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Las Vegas, N.M., to Domnic and Bessie (Beard) Vendetti. He attended Holy Cross Abbey School in Florence, Colo., and graduated from Colorado State University. In 1953, he served in Korea as a gunnery sergeant, U.S. Army, 6th Infantry Division. He...

Apr 14, 2009

Jay E. Woodard age 86 of Aztec, New Mexico went home to be with his Lord on April 14, 2009. Jay was born July 14, 1922 in Rawls, Texas to Joe Woodard and Myrtle Ester Pearl Woodard. Jay was a very dedicated Christian and loved his family and God dearly. In his younger years he proudly served his country in...

Apr 14, 2009

YOUNG, Katherine M., age 53, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Katherine was born in Big Spring, Texas on August 5, 1955. She was preceded in death by her mother Roberta, and son Brad. Surviving are her daughter Jessica Wilson and granddaughter Quinn Wilson. Katherine's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113...