Obituaries

Mar 29, 2009

Robert Ralph "Buster" Dial, age 90 of Aztec, passed away Sunday March 29, 2009 at Four Corners Good Samaritan Village in Aztec. Buster was born November 29, 1918, in Aztec, to Cecil C. Dial and Elsie L. (Dusenbery) Dial. Mr. Dial was a lifelong resident of Aztec and graduated from Aztec High School in 1936. After graduation he attended trade...

Mar 28, 2009

Claude "Pete" Scott passed from this life on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 86. He was born January 20, 1923 in Garvin, OK to Claude and Mildred Scott, Sr. Pete was proud to have served his country during World War II in the Philippines. He was a truck driver all his life having started at the age...

Mar 28, 2009

MEYER - Sherrye Meyer, 58, passed away March 28, 2009. She was born July 6, 1950, in Murock, CA, to Ray C. and Ruth Lee (Bussey) Talley. Sherrye and family have lived in Albuquerque for over 16 years. Her hobbies included stained glass making, arts & crafts, gardening, cooking, and she loved spending time with her family, especially her sons....

Mar 28, 2009

BAXMAN- Claire Irene Baxman, 85 years old and a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully Saturday morning March 28, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Hod Baxman, her daughters Amanda, Judith and her husband Duane, her son Skip and his wife Marla and her grandson Shawn and his wife Melody. Claire was preceded in...

Mar 28, 2009

WHITE- William Jerry White, 60, passed away March 28, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born September 04, 1948; he is the son of Elmer (deceased) and Nancy White. Bill graduated from Highland High School where he was a proud member of the football and track teams, and from the University of New Mexico where he attended on a...

Mar 28, 2009

CROCKETT- Fleta Lucille Owens-Crockett, 86, passed away March 28, 2009. She was born January 10, 1923, to the late Harry and Francis Lilly Collins- Owens, in Alma, Arkansas. "Mother Fleta", as she was affectionately known due to her love for everyone, grew up in a family of five children. Mother Fleta was only eight years old when her father died,...

Mar 28, 2009

BROOKE- Chester Burdette Brooke, beloved husband and father, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Born on June 24, 1920 in Watseka, Illinois, Chester grew up in Illinois and graduated from Chester High School in 1938. He enlisted in the Army on 20 August 1940, served as a Tech Sergeant on B-17s in...

Mar 28, 2009

Jose D. Aranda, 5 months old, went to his heavenly Father, on Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Farmington, NM. Jose was born on October, 13, 2008 to April Aranda and Danny Herrera of Bloomfield NM. Jose was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother Asencion Aranda and great-grandfather Pablo Gonzales. Jose is survived by his parents April Aranda and Danny Herrera; grandparents,...

Mar 27, 2009

Mar 26, 2009

SILVER- Marian Annette (Davis) Silver, 61, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque was called home to God on Thursday, March 26, 2009. She was survived by her loving daughters, Annette Silver-Betts, Donna Silver, and Kimberly Silver, brother, Charles Davis and wife Vicki. She adored her six grandchildren; Jasmine, Austin Alexandria (Allie), Ajasha, Ava, and April and her extended family. Ms. Silver...

Mar 26, 2009

ROMERO-"Tony" Anthony Alfonso Romero, 65, passed away on Thursday; March 26, 2009, after a short illness. He was born June 13, 1943 to Alfonso and Miquela Romero in T or C, NM. He was predeceased by his father Alfonso Romero. Mr. Romero is survived by his mother, Miquela Romero, his son, Steven Romero, sister, Carol Romero, girlfriend Renee Gavino, his...

Mar 26, 2009

HENDERSON-Diane L. Henderson, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Diane was born January 6, 1935 the daughter of William F. and Helen Thomas Hacker in San Francisco, California. She had worked as a nurse for Dr. Henry Mittleman before retiring. Diane is survived by two daughters, Kim Berget and her husband Rick, and Jennifer...

Mar 26, 2009

CHAVEZ, Theresa "Terry" Elaine, of Albuquerque and Isleta Pueblo at 51 years old, a daughter, sister, single mother, grandmother and good friend went to be with our heavenly father on Thursday, March 26th, 2009. Terry is survived by her parents, Alfred and Wanda Lente, sons, Michael and fianc�?© Iris, Jason and wife Natalie, Paul "Scooter" and wife Savanna and her...

Mar 25, 2009

JANIE IRENE BRASHEAR, 79, a Farmington resident since 1967 went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Life Care Center in Farmington. Janie was born March 6, 1930 in Brownfield , Texas and attended Brownfield Schools and later graduated from Brownfield High School . Janie met and married the love of her life Glynn M....

Mar 25, 2009

Ruth O. Backstrom passed from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the age of 94. She was born August 6, 1914 in Moorefield, West Virginia to Bernie and Rose Bierkamp. Ruth was proud to have served her country in the US Army during World War II. As a Staff Sergeant she met the love of...

Mar 25, 2009

O'BRIEN - Leo V. O'Brien, 90, surrounded by his loving family, Leo passed away March 25, 2009. He was born to Peter E. and Mary F. O'Brien, May 29, 1918 in Cheyenne, KS. He is survived by his loving children, Michael O'Brien, Edward O'Brien, Sharon A. Kohman and husband Paul, and Daniel O'Brien; five grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; one brother, Mark...

Mar 25, 2009

DICKERSON- Delmar "Bud" Hoyt Dickerson, 83, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Albuquerque. He was born January 19, 1926, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Charles and Molly Dickerson. He attended Prarie Valley Schools and enlisted in the US Army in his Senior year. He took a high school deferment which allowed him to graduate before reporting for duty....

Mar 25, 2009

PEREZ - Tony M. Perez, 87, passed away March 25, 2009. He was born in Sabinal, TX on March 29, 1922. As a WW II veteran he served his country proudly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie D. Perez. He is survived by his brother, Victor Perez and wife Florence of California; brother-in-law, Ernest Baca and wife...

Mar 25, 2009

James "Jimmy" T. Seitzinger, Jr., 86, of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at his home. Jimmy was born April 20, 1922, in Alhambra, California, the son of James Tate Seitzinger, Sr. and Bonita Sheetz Seitzinger. Jimmy came to Bloomfield with his dad and his sister, Louis, around 1932 when he was 10 years old. At the age of 15,...

Mar 24, 2009

BREWER- Gwendolyn Brewer, age 88, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, entered into Eternal Rest, Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Mrs. Brewer was born on March 22, 1921 in West, Texas and was a resident of Albuquerque. During World War II she was a Rosie The Riveter. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Mrs. Brewer worked for...