Obituaries

Mar 2, 2009

JOHNSON - Louie Johnson, 91, passed away Monday evening March 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernita, his son Michael, and his longtime companion Severa. He is survived by his brother Vannie and his sister Hazel. He is also survived by his daughter Judy, his son Glenn and wife Kathy, and his son George and wife...

Mar 2, 2009

Violet May Thomas, 62, of Aztec, passed away in Farmington on Monday, March 2, 2009 of a short illness. She was born in Yukon, OK to Charley and Bessie (Reynolds) Duggan. Violet married Lynn W. Thomas in Aztec in 1961. Violet loved to go to yard sales and gardening. She will be remembered by always putting others first. Violet was...

Mar 1, 2009

SIMMS-Jesse Holmes Simms, 81, died March 1, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Lacy and Marcia Holmes Simms, their third and youngest child. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert Lacy Simms. Jesse is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2009

Mar 1, 2009

SILVA -Agustin Silva, age 86, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2009. He was born on April 30, 1922 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Eustaquio and Nestora Silva. Agustin graduated from the New Mexico State University and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country...

Feb 28, 2009

PADILLA -- Gilbert F. Padilla, 67, was born on December 8, 1941 and raised in Albuquerque. He was called to heaven Saturday, February 28, 2009 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Presbyterian Hospital. Gil is survived by his wife; Marjorie (Marge), children; Lucinda (Cindy), Holly, Deborah (Debbie), and Dominic, nine grandchildren; his brothers; Arthur, David and wife...

Feb 28, 2009

DURAN-Patrick (Pat/Gene) E. Duran, 54, passed away February 28, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his loving mother, Mary Martinez and family, at his side. Patrick was born on September 13, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM, living In Albuquerque since 1957. He is survived by his mother and step father; Mary and Rudy Martinez, brothers; Dino and Leroy Martinez, children;...

Feb 28, 2009

TALLOUZI -SSgt Daniel Eugene Tallouzi, age 24, beloved and devoted son, brother, nephew, and friend was born May 12, 1984. Daniel passed away in Albuquerque as a result of injuries received during a Mortar Attack while a member of the 4-4 Aviation Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division. He was born in Bryan, TX and raised in the Albuquerque North...

Feb 27, 2009

GARCIA- Tillie Lesperance Garcia, age 80, went to be with our Lord in heaven on Friday, February 27, 2009. She was born on January 29, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Maria Lesperance; brothers Paul and Art Lesperance. She is survived by her three daughters, Betty Jaramillo and husband Randy, Pauline Epperson and husband LeRoy,...

Feb 27, 2009

GARCIA- Samuel Lucero Garcia, 86 years old, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 27, 2009. Sam was born on June 6, 1922 to Francisco and Delfinia Garcia in Tijeras, NM. He had five beloved brothers: Modesto, Antonio, Patricio, Fernando, Emedio; and one sister, Costancia, and several nieces and nephews. Sam enlisted in the United States Army in...

Feb 27, 2009

BLACKBURN-Robert S. Blackburn, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009. Robert was born September 6, 1927, the son of Wellington and Evadean (Sevy) Blackburn, in Mesa, Arizona. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945 and joined the United States Navy. Robert was an aeronautical engineer for McDonnell-Douglas and a design draftsman for Sandia Labs,...

Feb 27, 2009

achary-Charles "Chuck" E. Zachary, 47, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son Charles. He is survived by his parents; Charles and Lucille Zachary, his daughter Camilla, his siblings; Roberta, Russell, Judy and Lorie and her husband Dean Baas and many nieces and nephews. Services are entrusted...

Feb 27, 2009

HARWOOD,Harvey Sr, 79, of Upper Fruitland, passed away February 27, 2009 at the Navajo Nation Medical Center in Shiprock. Mr.. Harwood was born March 1, 1929, the son of the late Tom Harwood and Ann Benally-Harwood. Mr. Harwood was retired from BHP (formerly Navajo Mine Utah International) after more than 25 years of service as a surveyor and draftsman. He...

Feb 26, 2009

Ronald Dean Mestas, 60, of Bloomfield passed away in Bloomfield February 26, 2009. He was born in Collbran, Colorado on April 14, 1948 to Frank and Mary Samora Mestas. Ronald moved from Utah to New Mexico in 1982. He served with the United States Army from 1966 - 1970. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and playing Yhtzee. Ronald was preceded...

Feb 26, 2009

NOLAND- Kenneth L. Noland, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas and served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother Alfrie Noland; his father James Noland; one brother, Jimmie Noland; grandparents, Rachel Longacre and Frank Longacre; one daughter, Sharita Green; and one son,...

Feb 26, 2009

ARCHULETA - Gregorita "Golla" G. Archuleta, 103, passed away February 26, 2009. She was born November 20, 1905, in Dominguez, NM to Reyes and Eutimia Gurule. Gregorita was a lifetime resident of New Mexico, living in Albuquerque, NM, since 1973, Cuba prior to that. She was a pioneer teacher; she was a great supporter of education encouraging all of her...

Feb 26, 2009

MILLER- Leota B. Miller, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital for 20 years, she also worked for Home Health Care, and was a volunteer Grandma for Bosque Farms Elementary Schools. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, Belvy Verland Daniel and Douglas Doil Miller; three sons, Jerry Daniel, Gary...

Feb 25, 2009

FERNANDEZ- Patricia "Trish" Fernandez, 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on February 25, 2009. "The kindest, sweetest person you'd ever meet" and a friend and educator to so many, Trish was born on May 28, 1943 to Edward and Mary (Chambers) Otten of Milledgeville, IL. She graduated from Clovis High School in 1961 and earned her B.A. in English from...

Feb 25, 2009

BERZI - Janyce Berzi, 67, passed away on February 25, 2009. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Feb 24, 2009

Marjorie P. Fetty passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. She was born on August 26, 1936 in Fort Fairfield, Maine to Elwood & Lillian Watson. She married the "love of her life Harry on March 21, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and Harry in 1994. She is survived by two...