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+2011, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - August 28, 2011

Edward Bibeau, Age 80, passed peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie; his daughters, Lorelei Bibeau, Cheryl Lenox and husband, Casey, Debra Heifner and husband, Greg, Diana Bibeau and husband, Tony Recker, and Jacque Bibeau and husband, Norm Page; two grandchildren, Johnathon Edward Heifner and Stephanie Marshall and husband, Selby; four great-grandchildren, James, Eric, Kaylynn and Elizabeth Smith; brother, Fernand Bibeau; and sister, Claire Blankenship; in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Edward was born in Nashua, NH to Edward Alfred and Anna Marie (Soucy) Bibeau.

After moving to Albuquerque in 1947, he was in the first graduating class of Highland High School in 1950. Edward served in the US Navy aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) during the Korean War. In 1954, he and Bonnie McGinty married in Sunnyvale, CA and moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Edward founded Ed's TV & Hi Fi/Specialty Electronics, a successful consumer electronics sales and service company for over 38 years. Edward will be missed by all those who knew him personally and professionally.

A Celebration of Ed's life will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., at French-Lomas Reception Center. Ennichment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2012, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Katleen-Barnett&pid=160546032#fbLoggedOut

Katleen F. Barnett, Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 2010, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. She was born and raised in West Virginia, moved to Ohio and raised her family and retired to Phoenix, AZ.

She is survived by her three daughters; Ginger Russo (David Barnett, fiance) of Moriarty, NM, Betty Clark of Clarksburg, WV and Cheri (Ted) Parson of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Roger (Michelle) Clark, Randi (George Skidmore) Clark, and Robert Clark, all of Clarksburg, WV, Sabina Clark of Dalton, Georgia, Michael Russo, Mary Parson and Jennifer (Buddy) McKown, all of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Nathan, Tatty, Patrick, Erick and Derek Clark, Ryan and Zackary Blankenship of Clarksburg, WV, Tajah, Dejon and Jiyah Love, Micaela Russo and Jaiden McKown of Albuquerque, NM.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Parker, on October 21, 2006. We are sure they are together holding hands and talking about their grandchildren again.

Kathleen retired from Lake Local Schools, Uniontown, Ohio where she was a cafeteria worker and head baker for many years. Her cooking and baking skills will always be remembered by everyone who knew her, especially her Christmas cookies, oven fried chicken and fried apple pies.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ with Pastor Scott Ritchey officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/2013/6/23

Claire Louise Blankenship committed her life to loving and serving God, her husband, her family, and her countless friends. Her legacy is not just the number of children and grandchildren that she left behind, but the impact she had in teaching them to trust in the Lord with all their heart and acknowledge Him in all their ways. Claire is in heaven but her wisdom, spirit, and the memories she created live on in our hearts. She will be greatly missed.

Claire, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 18, 2013.

She is survived by Clarence Blankenship, her husband of 66 years; a brother; two sisters-in-law; six children and their families; including fifteen grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

Services were held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 with interment following at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French - Lomas Funerals 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.

+2013, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

The Brazosport Facts, (Clute, TX) - November 3, 2013

Our beloved son Jason Blankenship, Ph.D, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on October 29, 2013 at the age of 43 in a tragic motorcycle accident. He has completed his earthly tasks and has gone forward to accept his reward in heaven. Jason was born in Freeport, Texas on December 18, 1969. His loving parents James F. and Barbara Partin Blankenship of Oyster Creek survive him.

Jason graduated from Angleton High School in 1988. He attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Psychology. Jason went on to earn his Ph.D in Psychology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1999. Jason was a Senior Research Scientist and Research Assistant Professor at CASAA (Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions) at The University of New Mexico. He was a member of the research team advancing the field of study in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. His research involved travels to South Africa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, North Carolina, and Italy. He was devoted to his research and believed the result of their work could help those affected by this devastating disorder. He had great respect, admiration and love for those with whom he worked. Jason also loved his volunteer work with the Make A Wish Foundation in Albuquerque and found great joy in the role he played as a "wish granter" to the children whose lives had been touched by serious illness.

He leaves behind a loving family: parents, Jim and Barbara Blankenship, aunts and uncles, Dorothy Adams of Lake Jackson, John and Maggie Blankenship of Angleton, Dr. Lawrence and Donna Jablecki of Angleton and Jim and Karen Terrell of Angleton, also loving cousins: Mindy Burch, Dr. Nathaniel Jablecki, Sarah Jablecki, Cara Drenner, Corey Terrell and Amy Terrell, Donnie Partin, Missy Ellis, Sharon Partin, Matt Adams and Christine Cook and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents James W. and Beulah Blankenship; maternal grandparents Anton K. and Pauline Partin; uncle and aunt, James A. and Barbara Partin, cousins James Partin and Tommy Speed.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, at 1:00 pm at Palms Funeral Home Chapel, 2300 E. Hwy. 35, Angleton, Texas His life-long friend, Patrick Yates, will conduct the service. Patrick and his lovely wife, Robin have answered God's call for service and both are nearing completion of their studies for the ministry. A memorial service in Albuquerque is being planned for early December.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2013, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - December 29, 2013

Edna Dengler Fulmer passed away peacefully on December 7, 2013 at the age of 85. Edna was born on February 20, 1928, in Jasper County Illinois, but made Albuquerque her home in 1952.

For many years Edna owned and operated Southwest Shaver Service with her first husband, Robert Vincent Dengler. After his death in 1970 she ran the business by herself until retirement in 1997. Edna married Joe D. Fulmer, Sr. in 1999 and enjoyed her life with him in Tijeras, NM until his death in 2005. She was a long-time member of Crestview Baptist Church. Throughout her life Edna enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed writing poetry.

Edna is survived by her son David and wife Becki; her daughter Sandra and husband Bill; and grandchildren Erin Dengler, Tami Dengler, Ginger Edwards, Emily Blankinship, and Alicia Edwards; and five great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Thelma Keller of Greenup, Illinois, and Zella Apple of Newton, Illinois.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 2:15pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2014, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) December 14, 2014

Paul M. Coddington, 64, died at home on November 24 after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his father Stanley and his mother Juliette, and in the Albuquerque area he is survived by first cousin Neil Coddington (wife Betty Jo) and many other cousins in the large Clarence Blankenship family.

He also leaves behind long-time friends in various parts of the country. A 1968 graduate of Highland High School in Albuquerque, Paul studied broadcast journalism at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and during the early '70s he worked at radio stations in El Paso and Tucson. When times were tough, he took whatever kind of work he could find. In the late '70s, he worked for Capital Records in Dallas. Later, Paul got into the fields of value engineering and computer support before returning to Albuquerque in 1998 to care for his mother. Paul will be remembered as a witty, loyal, and generous friend and an appreciative neighbor who was always up for a lively discussion about popular music, education, politics, or just about anything else he knew something about. An inveterate "news junkie," he had strong and informed opinions. For better or worse, Paul lived life his own way; but there is reason to hope that when presented with the ultimate choice, he took the hand Jesus offered.

A memorial service is being planned for a suitable time well after the Christmas holidays.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

https://www.abqjournal.com/527585/brother-follows-brother-in-death.html

Last Sunday, during an all-night drinking session with his brother, 31-year-old Christopher Jaramillo started talking about how horrible his life had become. He grabbed a gun and shot himself in the head. His brother, Cory Blankenship, picked up the phone, dialed 911, and let police know that Jaramillo had killed himself. He told them he was going to do the same thing. And he did.

Jaramillo was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he later died. Blankenship was pronounced dead at the scene. It was his 19th birthday.

A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s detective detailed what investigators learned about the Jan. 11 shootings in a search warrant filed in 2nd Judicial District Court.

A woman told police that she was drinking with the brothers inside Blankenship’s apartment at the Retreat at Candelaria complex on Jane Place NE, according to the warrant. She said two children, ages 2 and 4, were asleep when the shootings took place.

When medical workers moved Jaramillo’s body at the scene, they found a gun beneath him. Police found another firearm on a table in the apartment, the detective wrote in the search warrant. Police have ruled the deaths suicides.

Chelsea Engel, who lives in the apartment beneath Blankenship, said a loud noise woke her up around 2:45 a.m. Sunday. “I woke up, and immediately got up to call the cops, and as I was on the phone, I heard a lot of yelling from a guy,” she said. “While I was on the phone, the yelling stopped and I didn’t really hear anything else. But as soon as I got off the phone I heard a woman start screaming hysterically.”

Three days later, when Dezirae Price heard that Jaramillo – the father of her child – had killed himself, she started screaming too. “I cried the hardest I have ever cried in my life,” she said. “I don’t want to believe he committed suicide. I’m not accepting that in my heart.” Price, who now lives in Nevada, said she hadn’t talked to Jaramillo that week, but when she woke up Sunday morning, she saw that she missed several calls from Blankenship’s phone overnight. She called back that day but couldn’t reach either brother. Price said Jaramillo had many close friends. “Everybody loved him. He called everybody brother or sister,” she said.

Price said she met Jaramillo in Los Lunas in October 2012 and their relationship moved at lightning speed. They moved to Albuquerque in January, and shortly afterward Price discovered she was pregnant. Their family became Jaramillo’s whole world, she said. Price lost her job, and in October she moved to Nevada to be with her mother, taking their then 1-year-old son with her. “Chris would ask if he could come and visit his son,” Price said. And she said she wanted him to. “I know he wanted to move up here,” she said. “He said things weren’t working out for him job-wise, and he wanted to start over.”

Jaramillo never got a job. And he never made it out to see her.

An obituary in Thursday’s Journal said both Jaramillo and Blankenship had two children each. It said both men were “loved beyond belief by their grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many other friends and relatives.”

In an interview Friday, Santino Segura, the brothers’ cousin, said Blankenship told him he was going to pick him up Saturday evening, but he never arrived. The next morning, Segura learned about the shootings. “Cory was going through a hard time,” Segura said, but he didn’t show any warning signs. “Chris on the other hand (what I saw from Facebook) is he was depressed and angry.” Even with more than a decade age gap between the brothers, Blankenship and Jaramillo were always very close, he said. “Cory looked up to Chris so much,” Segura said. “Just the look my cousin would give him, even when Chris would just speak, he loved him.”

Price said she knew Jaramillo had been depressed but never imagined that either brother would commit suicide. “I guess to see your older brother laying there – shot – that’s terrifying. That’s devastating. That’s everything in the book awful,” she said. “Maybe he didn’t know what to do, maybe he was just scared and didn’t know what to do.”

2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) Date: January 15, 2015

On January 11, 2015, we lost our precious Cory Blankenship and Christopher M. Jaramillo.

Christopher Michael Jaramillo, born December 31, 1983, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship; and his children, Christopher Jaramillo, Jr., and Christopher Naakaii "Buddy" Jaramillo.

Cory Blankenship , born January 11, 1996, is survived by his parents, James Owen and Cynthia Marie Blankenship; his children, Mia Miranda and Rose Marie Isabel Blankenship; and Isabel Tasha Price - his longtime love and mother of his children.

Both are preceded in death by their sister, Miranda Marie Blankenship and are survived by their brother, Rodney James Blankenship. Both were loved beyond belief by their grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many other friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at French - University.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Funeral

http://www.shadelscolonialchapel.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1571603

Graveside services for eighty-two year old New Mexico Resident (Formerly of Lebanon) Luther E. Blankenship will be Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Rose Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

The Lebanon Daily Record, (MO) Date: April 27, 2015

Helen Marie Blankenship, 81, formerly of Laclede County, died March 17, 2015, in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born July 28, 1933, in Laclede County to Arvel Finis and Ethel L. Delcour Buttram.

Helen was married to Luther Earl Blankenship.

Arrangements are currently incomplete and will be announced by Shadel's Colonial Chapel of Lebanon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

The Lebanon Daily Record, (MO) Date: April 27, 2015

Luther Earl Blankenship, 82, formerly of Laclede County, died March 18, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Laclede County to William Herbert and Ada Mariah West Blankenship.

He married Helen Marie Buttram.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Shadel's Colonial Chapel of Lebanon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2015, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) Date: June 24, 2015

Fernand A. Bibeau, 89, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

He leaves behind his sweetheart, his wife of 65 years, Phyllis; and their three children, Daniel and wife, Cheri, David and wife, Mary, and Jane and husband, Jeff Harvey. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Clarence Blankenship; sister-in-law, Bonnie Bibeau; and by many other family members and friends.

Fernand was preceded in death by his infant son, John; granddaughter, Sarah; his parents, Edouard and Anna Bibeau; brother, Edward Bibeau; and sister, Claire Blankenship.

Fernand was a WWII Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific. Throughout his life, he was a strong supporter of the United States, its military organizations and causes. He was very proud of his sons and grandsons in the military. Fern was a pioneer in broadcast communications, leaving his "footprint" on many significant projects in the greater southwest. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from UNM in 1969 and his Professional Engineer certificate in 1972. He was employed by Hubbard Broadcasting, KOB-TV and Radio for 43 years before his retirement in 1989. For many of those years, he served as Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering. Fern was directly involved in the development of the first TV transmitter site atop Sandia Crest. He brought television to most of the State of NM via unique rebroadcasting systems (TV Translators) located on remote mountain locations. Fern was part of many broadcast engineering firsts, including when KOB TV achieved the first live national television remote from Acoma Pueblo, (bringing electricity up the mountain to complete the project), and the first FM radio station in NM.

Through his private consultation business, he designed radio, television, and sound systems at many area locations, including Santa Fe Opera, and assisted with design of the Very Large Array (Socorro, NM). He designed radio stations across the southwest, in participation with Rocky Mountain Corporation for Public Broadcasting, serving many universities radio/television stations.

Fernand was a loving husband and father who spent many hours enjoying time with family and friends, going fishing, or golfing and playing pool with his dear friend, Dr. Wayne Bundy. They enjoyed many meals at Padilla's Restaurant in Albuquerque. Fern touched the lives of many people throughout his life, sharing his vast knowledge of many subjects.

Services will be held Thursday, June 25, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at St. John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr., NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will be Friday, June 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - January 17, 2016

Gladys Hankins, 91, went peacefully to be with her Lord on January 13th, 2016. Gladys was born in Bisbee, Arizona and grew up in San Diego, California.

She was preceded in death by Clyde, her beloved husband of 64 years.

Jesus said, "¦ "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." Gladys came to understand, believe, and live this truth in Lubbock, Texas in 1952. We rejoice with her now that she is living in heaven with her savior.

Gladys is survived by her son, Greg Hankins and his wife, Denise of San Diego, California; her daughter, Gem Blankenship and husband, Gary in Cedar Crest, NM; and by 14 grandchildren.

A Graveside service will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gary Lee Blankenship - b.15Dec1951 - Cedar Crest, NM; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRNQ-3VP

Relatives - Gem M. Blankenship.

2016, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - May 15, 2016

Michael Patrick Wade "Mike" March 1931" May 2016.

At the young age of 17, Michael Patrick Wade along with his cousin Bill Wade departed the west coast of Ireland for a new life in the United States. It was there in New York City that he met Mary Ellen Cunniffe "Maureen" at an Irish American dancehall. Maureen was committed to an "arranged" relationship back in her hometown in Ireland so Mike followed her back home insisting she "choose " him or me." They arranged to meet up on an eastbound train to Dublin where they eloped and married.

They returned to NYC and within weeks Mike was off to Airborne and Infantry School in Ft. Benning, Georgia while Maureen made a home and found employment in NYC. Mike served in the Korean War where he made 24 jumps. He then had two tours of duty in Vietnam and in 1967 was awarded the Bronze Star for outstanding meritorious service against hostile forces while serving with the 6thBattalion, 56th Artillery Group. In 1971 he was again awarded the Bronze Star in connection with military operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam.

Mike went on to receive many other awards before retiring in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1973. His service to his country is the achievement he is most proud of and after retiring from the Army, he obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Psychology.

Mike was born in Balla, County Mayo Ireland in 1931. He was married to his sweetheart Maureen for 62 years. They have three children Caroline, Stephen and Thomas Moore - all successful business owners.

They lost Thomas in 2005 but through their faith, friends and extended family they moved through their grief keeping Thomas's memory alive. Their grandchildren Sarah, Michael, Katie and RiLeigh along with great grand-children Natalie and Ryan were his pride and joy.

Mike was a brilliant man who in his youth played the bagpipes and fife; he loved to read, debate politics and philosophy, play a little a golf, watch old movies, listen to music and drink Irish tea. He was an accomplished NYC handball champion and well known in the ABQ racquetball scene. But what Mike did best was being a proud American striking a balance between Ireland, the country he loved and left and America, the country he fought for. Because of him, his children truly appreciate their Irish heritage while recognizing the risk and sacrifices he made to build a home and family in the United States.

Mike, our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather passed away peacefully on May 13, 2016 at the age of 85.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen Wade; daughter Caroline Wade Blankenship and husband Dale; son Stephen Wade and wife Kris, daughter-in-law Patti Wade and his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Mary Wade, his sisters Angela and Anne; brother Jack, and son Thomas.

Rosary with Eulogy following will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a Mass at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - May 21, 2016

Michael Patrick "Mike" Wade, Clarification of obituary published May 15 thru May 18:

Michael Patrick Wade is survived by his wife Maureen Wade; daughter Caroline Wade Blankenship and husband Dale; son Stephen Wade and wife Kris and grandchild RiLeigh; grandchild Sarah and great-grandchildren Ryan and Natalie, and Sarah's mother Merrie Glenn; and grandchildren Michael and Katie, and their mother Patti Wilson.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - May 22, 2016

Josephine Molinar, age 95, born in Artesia, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 20, 2016.

Mrs. Molinar was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Molinar; son, Salomon; and granddaughter, Rebecca.

Mrs. Molinar is survived by her children, Angie Chavez and husband, Dennis Maupin, Mickie Granados, and Vickie Molinar; sisters, Connie Blankenship, Flavia Cota, Lila Torres, Elsie Gomez, and Angie Dorado; grandchildren, Tom and wife, Sissy, James, Jackie and husband, Steve, Diane, Joe and wife, Stephanie, Mark, and Melissa; great-grandchildren, Thomas, Regina, Elias, Alan, Rochel, Chris, Andrew, Gabriel, Jessalyn, Ariana, and Benicio; great-great-grandchildren, Dominic, and Isabella; very special friend, Dora Garcia; many other extended family and friends.

Final visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. A Committal Service will be Wednesday, May 25, 2015 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Tom Griego, Thomas, Griego, James Griego, Joe Trujillo, Chris Pino, and Steven Sanchez.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2018, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - April 15, 2018

Annette M. Lockwood Our loving mom and grandma, Annette Lockwood, went home with Jesus Apr. 2, 2018.

We rejoice in her amazing love for us: MariLee, Isaac, Joe, Rose, Jeremiah & Kathy Lockwood, CJ & Macy, Sarah, Ben & Mary Loeppke, JoJo & Brian Blankenship, Claudia, Penny & Javien Chavez, Terrance & Devon Ball, Zoey, Khalil & Leonard Harris.

Service 2 pm @ French Lomas Apr 21, 2018.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2018, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - July 15, 2018

Charles Vincent Fuery, 76, passed away on January 16, 2018. Chuck was born in New York on October 16, 1941.

After 2 years of Navy service, Chuck moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1963. Chuck retired from IBM and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a loving father and grandfather. His favorite activities included skiing, golfing, fishing and cooking.

Chuck is survived by his former wife of 15 years, Barbara Fuery; brother Patrick (Anna); sister Cathy (David) Blankenship; sons Tom(Doreen) Scott Armstrong; daughters Cheryl Equibel and Erica(Ambrose) Pena; and Ten grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held July 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Daniels Family Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE 87109 in Albuquerque.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2019, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Obituary

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - October 10, 2019

Mary Ellen "Maureen" Wade She was a young woman when she arrived in New York City after departing the western shores of Ireland. It was then, Mary Ellen Cunniffe (Maureen) would begin her new life, and it was at an Irish American dancehall where she met Michael Padraig (Patrick) Wade who was "trying to be all that" when he asked her for a dance. As life would have it back in the day, Maureen was committed to an "arranged" relationship in her hometown in Ireland, but Mike followed her back home persuading Maureen to meet him on an eastbound train to Dublin where they then eloped and married. They returned to NYC in time for Mike to leave for Army Infantry School and ultimately the Korean War.

Maureen, in the meantime, was busy finding employment and setting up housekeeping. When Mike returned from Korea, Maureen had found, fully furnished, and made a home for them in Manhattan, NYC.

Maureen was born in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland in 1925.

Maureen was married to the love of her life for 62 years when Mike passed away in May 2016. They had three children, Caroline, Stephen, and Thomas. They lost Thomas in 2005, but through their faith, friends, and family, they kept Thomas's memory alive. Her grandchildren, along with great grandchildren, were everything to her. Maureen traveled wherever Mike's Army career took them from New York to Arizona, to Germany twice and back before they ultimately settled in Albuquerque, NM.

Maureen maintained her faith and loyalty, holding the family together, while Mike spent three years at war for this country. She was feisty and forthcoming, always coming from a place of love and best interests, and was extraordinary in her interactions with others, exuding a motherly presence to anyone she would meet. Her life was defined by her faith, love, loyalty, honesty and trust. Maureen found her calling working with children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Her selflessness, divine love, and strength of affection enabled her to connect to a universal spirit, providing her with a powerful intuition about her gifted children and seeing potential where others did not. She developed the trust of not only those she cared for but the families who entrusted her with their precious children. Maureen worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for 23 years, culminating with her work at Mark Twain Elementary School.

Maureen volunteered with the American Red Cross, Roadrunner Food Bank, Presbyterian Daffodil Days, was a Eucharistic Minister at Lovelace Medical Center and at Sangre de Cristo Church, she taught Catechism, worked with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and volunteered in the office. She was a vibrant presence at the Brother Mathias Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinners. Maureen, beloved wife and high-spirited mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with poise and gratefulness at the young age of 94.

Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Cunniffe; her brothers, Timothy, Anthony and Stephen, and sister, Bren, and son, Thomas.

Maureen is survived by her daughter, Caroline Wade Blankenship, and husband, Dale; son, Stephen Wade, and wife, Kris; daughter-in-law, Patti Wade; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; including her brother, Anthony's children, Anne, Mary, Monica, Barbara, Philomena and Anthony.

We are grateful to all the wonderful people who provided care to Maureen at Footprints Home Care, Encompass, Kindred, The Retreat Healthcare and Hospice de la Luz.

Mass of Christian Burial and Eulogy will be 10:30 am, Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. www.FrenchFunerals.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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2012, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM, Obituary

Roswell Daily Record (NM) - January 26, 2012

Dorothy Sue LaMance, 57, of Roswell passed away Jan. 22, 2012, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 28, 2012, at the Club House of the Town and Country Mobile Home Park, located at 333 W. Brasher Road. Interment will be held at a later date in Espanola.

Dorothy was born March 23, 1953, in Espanola to Orval Eugene and Dorothy Melba (Parks) Henry.

She is survived by a stepson, Scott English; and daughters, Samantha Padovano and Victoria Padovano. Those left to cherish Dorothy's memory are her spouse, Andrew, her sisters, Nancy C. Henry of Roswell and Tommie C. Shiplett and husband Robert Lee of Chandler, Texas; brothers, Stanley Henry of Hobbs and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Henry of Roswell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her parents, Orval Eugene and Dorothy Melba (Parks) Henry and her daughter, Christi Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM, Obituary

Roswell Daily Record (NM) - September 28, 2017

Jerry France, 78, left this world for another on the morning of September 27, 2017. Born in San Angelo, TX on Christmas Eve, 1938.

Jerry had several occupations in his life. At a young age, he worked for the Railroad, ranching, oil field painting and lastly, his favorite, buying real estate properties to remodel and sell. He loved working in his yard and was very proud of it. Jerry was very dedicated to the pets that were a big part of his life. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #2152 and of Fraternal Order of Eagles #3187.

Jerry's parents are Jerome and Jeffie France, who preceded him in death, as did one sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Gruntorad.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda; four daughters: Michele Battin (Terry), Terri Nelson, Rhonda Sanchez (Norbert) and Pat France; as well as two sisters: Shirley Blakeney and Verna Blankenship (Paul); numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2017, at 11 a.m., at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3201 S. Sunset Ave.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tom Green Co., TX, Births; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD9S-6M3

Verna Pearl France – b.04Feb1941 – D/o Jerome France & Jeffie Lee Gray

+2017, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM, Obituary

Roswell Daily Record (NM) - October 14, 2017

Debra Reynaga, 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born On December 3, 1957 to Paul Idso and Norma Idso in Taipei, Taiwan, Asia.

Debra married the love of her life, Gabriel Reynaga, in February 1978 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Before retirement, she was a cake decorator at Pan Dulce Bakery for several years. Debra enjoyed sewing and was a lover of nature, she particularly loved camping with her family. Debra's most treasured memories were the time she spent with her children, grandchildren and precious cats, whom she dearly loved. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Preceding Debra in death were her parents: Paul Idso and Norma Idso; sister, Linda Smarr; and brother, Paul Idso.

Those left to cherish Debra's memory are her husband, Gabriel Reynaga; children: Alex Reynaga, Paul Reynaga, Tina Parra, Nick Reynaga; and sisters: Barbara Blankenship, Charlotte Garcia and Sandy Kelly.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A tribute of Debra's life may be found at andersonbethany.com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Richland Co., SC, Marriage License Issued

http://www.richlandonline.com/services/marriagelicense.asp

Blankenship, David E. - Idso, Barbara J. - 08/20/1970

Curry

2016, Clovis, Curry Co., NM, Obituary

Published in the Clovis News Journal on Apr. 8, 2016

Anna Wood 95, of Clovis, NM died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Wheatfields Senior Living Community. She was born February 15, 1921, in Brewer, Maine to George H. and Rosanna (McCaw) Brimmer.

Anna married Arvin Ben Wood October 6, 1944, in Bar Harbor, Maine and moved to New Mexico where she became a homemaker and farmer. Anna was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church and the Bellview Extension Club. She loved to cook, read poetry and take care of everyone.

She was preceded by her parents, George and Rosanna; husband, Arvin; sister, Helen Baldwin; brothers, Robert Brimmer and John Brimmer; two grandchildren, Kyle Dewayne Wood and Tyler Wood.

Survivors include her daughter, Katherine (Bob) Hammock, Clovis, NM; three sons, Michael (Nancijane Goodwin) Wood, Clovis, NM, John (Becky) Wood, Broadview, NM, Stephen (Denise) Wood, Anna, TX; a nephew, David (Mary Helen) Baldwin; 13 grandchildren, Kevin (Vickie) Wood, Adam Wood, Jenna (Jeramey) Nelson, Emily Wood (Cody Combs), Parker Wood, Jennifer (Phillip) Borden, Jamie (Dallas) McMann, Jackie (Jason) Blankenship, Quentin (Diana) Wood, Brian Wood, Andrew Wood, Brandi Tripp, and Aniya Davila; 13 great-grandchildren, Chantry Borden, Morgan Borden, Evan Blankenship, Emma Blankenship, Rylan McMann, Ellisyn Anna McMann, Madison Wood, Kaden Wood, Brendon Wood, Ayden Nelson, Emmalyn Nelson, Kyle Lane Wood and Talynn Wood; 3 nephews, G. David Brimmer, John C Brimmer and Spike Brimmer; 2 brothers-in-law, Horace Wood and Lynn (Kathy) Wood.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Grady Cemetery with Father Alan Brockmeier officiating. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include; Dr. David Stalker and her neighbors.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Doňa Ana

2016, Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 11, 2016

On the morning of Thursday, March 3, 2016, Heavenly Father opened His arms and welcomed Kirk Hippensteel into His grace, after a courageous battle with malignant metastatic melanoma. He was 70 years old. Kirk was born on December 27, 1945, in Huntington, Indiana. He was the youngest of five children born to Dale and Thelma Hippensteel.

Kirk was raised on a dairy farm where he assisted the family business by tending to the livestock and was a member of the 4H club. Kirk loved to spend time with his grandfather. By the age of five, his beloved grandfather taught him all of the US Presidents in chronological order. He also loved his dog, Tawney, who enjoyed catching bumble bees. He was an active athlete throughout his life involved in basketball, baseball and tennis.

Kirk was the valedictorian of his graduating high school class and was immediately accepted into Manchester College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1967. He was then accepted into the medical program at Indiana University where he was awarded his Doctor of Medicine in 1971.

Kirk enlisted into the Navy where he served as a Force Medical Officer on the Admiral staff in the Middle East from 1972-1973. He served as a member of staff in Jacksonville, Florida at the Naval Medical Center from 1973-1974. He completed his residency in the Internal Medicine Department at the Naval Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1976 where he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Kirk completed his fellowship within the Pulmonary Medicine Department at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland where he was Assistant Head of the Pulmonary Disease Division, and he was certified by the Subspecialty Board of Pulmonary Disease in 1978. Kirk ended his Naval career as the Assistant Head of the Pulmonary Disease Division at the National Medical Center in 1979. During this time he was honored to have been invited and attend the inauguration of former President Jimmy Carter.

In 1980, Kirk joined two of his fellow Naval colleagues and dear friends, Dr. Rick Castle and Dr. Bruce Stewart, as a partner in their practice, Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Roanoke, Virginia. During his time at the medical practice, he also partnered with the Pulmonary Occupational and Research Consultants as a Sub Investigator for multiple Phase III clinical study trials. He also served as a defendant and plaintiff medical consultant. Always committed to education, Kirk was a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine from 1980-2009.

In 2009, Kirk retired from Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Roanoke and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, joining in a partnership at Lung and Sleep Associates of Las Cruces. During this time he also worked for Memorial Medical Center, Mountain View Regional Medical Center and the Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico. He retired from Medical practice in 2013, but continued to work as a pulmonary and occupational consultant and part-time for Weatherby Healthcare as a Medical Doctor.

Kirk genuinely enjoyed medicine and sharing his knowledge with others. He also loved gliding and was a member of the White Sands Soaring Association. More than anything, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren and was extremely proud of them. He loved traveling throughout the world, and Kirk was a true foodie before it was fashionable.

Kirk is survived by his wife Pam, the love of his life, and his little buddy King Neptune. Children K J and Rachel Hippensteel, Anthony and Sarah Moreno II and Brittany Moreno. "Papa Kirk" was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren, whom he loved with all of his heart and brought him much happiness, pride and joy: Kaylee Breanna Davis, Joshua Anthony Gutierrez, (Trey) Anthony Lee Moreno III, Dakota Jordan Moreno, Jacob Elliott Robles and Phillip Matthew Moreno. Siblings Peter and Delores Hippensteel, Bruce and Judy Hippensteel, Stan and Jean Hippensteel and Lynn Hippensteel, as well as many nieces and nephews. In laws, Martha and Marvin Edwards of Bedford, Virginia. Special Auntie Eleanor Blankenship of College Park, Marlyand. Kirk is also survived by extended family members Dennis and Dottie Sink of Hardy, Virginia, Dr. Rick and Lynda Castle of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and special 'little brother' Ruben and Joanne Ramirez.

Kirk was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Thelma Hippensteel, father-in-law James A. Krantz of Huddleston, Virginia and son Phillip Michael Moreno of Roanoke, Virginia.

The service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 10:00 am at: Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E Bowman Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sunland Park City, Doňa Ana Co., NM, Plea Agreement

Albuquerque Journal (NM) - December 21, 2012

Deceased Name: Ex-City Manager Gets Probation Former Official Will Testify in Other Cases

LAS CRUCES — Former Sunland Park city manager Jaime Aguilera was sentenced to five years of supervised probation Thursday after pleading guilty to extortion and other charges related to the ill-fated attempt to force a candidate from the mayoral race with a video featuring a topless woman. Aguilera, 62, faced a January trial in the notorious case when he decided to plead guilty to charges of extortion, tampering with evidence and conspiracy. Under the terms of the plea agreement filed in the last days of the term of District Attorney Amy Orlando, Aguilera faced six years of prison time, which were suspended in favor of a five-year term of probation. Aguilera had little to say about the admission of guilt either in court or after the proceeding. Aguilera, who gained leniency by cooperating with investigators following his arrest last February, declined to answer questions. His attorney, Herman Ortiz, said it would be difficult for Aguilera to comment until he finishes testifying in other pending criminal cases.

In court, Aguilera told District Judge Jacinto Palomino, "I apologize for any harm I may have caused to those other parties." Aguilera admitted conspiring with former Sunland Park City Councilor and Mayor pro tem Daniel Salinas, 29, along with several other city officials, in carrying out a plot to embarrass Salinas' main challenger, Gerardo Hernandez, from the mayoral race. Salinas won the March election, even after he was charged with extortion, but was never able to take office because terms of his release prevented him from speaking to municipal employees or even setting foot in city hall. According to local prosecutors, Salinas' group recruited a former reporter to infiltrate Hernandez's mayoral campaign and then arrange for a woman to perform a topless lap dance with Hernandez while the escapade was secretly recorded on video. In mid-February, a Mexican national recruited by the group approached Hernandez, a man with a church-going reputation. The man showed Hernandez a still image, one Aguilera had edited from the video, and threatened to release it unless Hernandez left the race. Instead, Hernandez contacted the District Attorney's Office, and a wide-ranging criminal investigation was launched.

Deputy District Attorney Steve Blankinship told Palomino that Aguilera had actively cooperated with investigators over "hours and hours," and that his cooperation resulted in the filing of "numerous" cases. Aguilera is required by his plea agreement to "testify truthfully" in 16 other public corruption cases, including four against Salinas, two against a former city councilor and two involving city contractors. Hernandez said Thursday he was surprised that Aguilera was not facing jail time as a result of the plea agreement. "In my perception, I think he (Aguilera) is more guilty than anybody else ... For being the oldest, and the one with more experience, he should have been more conscious of what he was doing," said Hernandez, referring to Salinas and other accused members of the Sunland Park administration who were in their 20s and 30s. "The young people — you think they are the masterminds?" Aguilera was not charged for his admitted involvement in Salinas' alleged bribery of an officer hired to be the Sunland Park police chief, or an alleged kickback scheme with a city contractor that used public funds to pay a man involved in the extortion case. Aguilera was hired twice as Sunland Park's city manager despite having pleaded guilty to a felony bribery charge in 2002 in Riverside County, Calif. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor after Aguilera completed his three-year probation

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Eddy

+2012, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Carlsbad Current-Argus on November 21, 2012

Dana Hager, 81, of Watson Court, Carlsbad, N.M., passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at her home.

Per Dana's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.

Dana Hager was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Lorado, W.Va., to Jeorge W. and Sadie (Blankenship) Adkins. She attended school in West Virginia. Dana married Ermon Hager on Oct. 16, 1948, in Logan, W.Va. They moved to Carlsbad in 1968. Dana enjoyed gardening and caring for her dog "Bailey."

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ermon Hager; brothers: Charles and Gene Adkins; and dear friend, Dallas Horton.

Survivors are her daughters: Sue Meadows and husband, Tommy of Carlsbad, N.M., and JoAnn Brown of Austin, Texas; grandchildren: Wendy Hammett, Jason Boone and Carrie Miller; great-grandchildren: Heather, Holly, Becky Sue and Betheny; three brothers; and four sisters.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+1940 Census, Jefferson District, Lincoln Co., WV,

Adkins, Wootson 65, M, WV, Head,

Adkins, Hartley 25, M, WV, Son,

Adkins, Do W. 38, M, WV, Son,

Adkins, Lillie 26, F, WV, DauL,

Adkins, Dana Jarla 10, F, WV, GDau,

Adkins, Ellouise 08, F, WV, GDau,

Adkins, Joyce 06, F, WV, GDau,

Adkins, Dallas 03, M, WV, GSon,

Adkins, Anna Gean 00, F, WV, GDau,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7CP-J4J

+1920 Census, Jefferson District, Lincoln Co., WV, Page #33, Dwlg #110/110, 16 Jan

Adkins, Watson 42, W, M, M, WV-WV-WV, Head, Farmer,

Adkins, Finton G. 48, W, F, M, WV-WV-WV, Wife,

Adkins, Veorrie E. 18, W, F, S, WV-WV-WV, Dau,

Adkins, Loreza D. 16, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son, Farm Laborer,

Adkins, Lenord 14, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son, Farm Laborer,

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Adkins, Viegie A. 13, W, F, S, WV-WV-WV, Dau,

Adkins, Wilford 12, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son,

Adkins, Willard 10, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son,

Adkins, Ulissus 09, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son,

Adkins, Bessie J. 07, W, F, S, WV-WV-WV, Dau,

Adkins, Hartley 05, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son,

Adkins, Elvie 3-2/12, W, F, S, WV-WV-WV, Dau,

Adkins, Fred W. 02, W, M, S, WV-WV-WV, Son,

From Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

2013, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Carlsbad Current-Argus from September 10 to September 11, 2013

On Sept. 8, 2013, our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother was called home. Lois Jean Daniel Allison was born in Fisher County, Texas, on Oct. 28, 1934, to James Eugene Daniel and Eula Mattie White Daniel.

Jean was married to the love of her life, Dalton, on Oct. 28, 1947, in Pecos, Texas. They made their home in Carlsbad, where Jean worked as an LPN for Dr. Catherine Armstrong.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Eula Daniel; her son, Gary Allison; and granddaughter, Vickie Renae Peppers.

She is survived by loving husband, Dalton; eldest son, Larry Allison and his wife, Mary; daughter, Judy Evans and husband, Terry, daughter, Jeannine "Stormy" Blankenship and husband, Jody; and brother, Darold Daniel and wife, Barbara. Jean has nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Heavens lights are shining brighter and a hole is left in our hearts that can never be filled.

There will be no services, as per her wishes.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2014, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Carlsbad Current-Argus (NM) - July 24, 2014

Willie Lorena Pope, 95 of West Pierce Street, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Lakeview Christian Home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ with Rev. David Rogers officiating. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place.

Willie "Lorena" Lankford Pope was born to Carl G. and Anna E. (Foster) Lankford on August 26, 1918, in Farmington, Georgia. She moved to Carlsbad in 1937. Lorena married Jack Pope on December 23, 1939, in Carlsbad. She worked for many years at J. C. Penney's and C. R. Anthony's and was a member of First Christian Church.

Lorena is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Foster and Fred Lankford; sister, Mary Elizabeth Windham; and grandson, Jason Cunningham.

She is survived by son, Danny Pope (Gloria) of Mayhill, NM and daughter, Jackie Cunningham (Red) of Gallup, NM; granddaughters: Dana Ferrell (Steve), Stephanie Blankenship (Brad) and Lori Marquis (Jared); and grandson: Chris Cunningham; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; nieces and nephews include: Sharon Berryhill and Jeanne Escobedo of El Paso, Texas, Becky Jeter of Columbus, GA and Jimmie Lankford of Phoenix, AZ.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Carlsbad Current-Argus on July 29, 2015

Mellrita "Mell" Scrimshire, 71, of Westernway Street, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Odessa Medical Center, [Ector Co., TX]. She was born in Eddy County, New Mexico on August 17, 1943 to Rueben and Lela (Wallace) Webb.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday (July 31) at the West Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Belton Mathews will officiate. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery (new section). Pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren.

Mellrita worked at Brewer Shell and at Roper's Drapery for 10 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved genealogy and spending time with her family.

Mellrita is survived by her husband, Homer Scrimshire of the family home; daughter, Genny Kelley and husband Carl; son, David Edmondson and wife Chris; daughters: Rita Archuleta and husband Rick, Lesley Storey and husband Robert and Wyetta Canada and husband Tracy; grandchildren: Desiree and Jason Drennan, Rusty , Taylor and Mysti Edmondson, Stephanie Fife, Troy and Lynzi Peterson, Danele Calvo, Christopher Serdonavich, Dyar Debbrecht, Melinda Stephens, Ashley Blankenship, Joshua, Dillon and Ethan Storey and Victoria Canada.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Williams Scrimshire.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2016, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Carlsbad Current-Argus on Dec. 31, 2016

Dalton Ray Allison went home to join the love of his life, on Dec. 26th, 2016.

He loved playing pool & at 84 years old still could hold his own against the best of us. He also loved woodworking & fishing.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jean Allison, parents Vic & Ollie Allison, a son Gary Allison & granddaughter Vickie Peppers.

He is survived by son Larry Allison & wife Mary of Carlsbad, daughter Judy Evans & Terry of Carlsbad, Daughter Jeannine 'Stormy' Blankenship & Jody of Carlsbad and brother Eldon Allison of Brownfield, Tx. & lifelong friend & brother in law Darold Daniel & Barbara of Carlsbad. He has 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren & 6 great-great grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service Saturday Dec. 31, 2016 at 11 A.M. in the old part of Carlsbad Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2017, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Carlsbad Current-Argus (NM) - December 15, 2017

Frank R. "Ponkey" Lopez, 77, of Valverde Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Providence Memorial Hospital, El Paso, [El Paso Co.,] Texas. He was born May 17, 1940 in Carlsbad, NM to Roberto and Consuelo (Rodriguez) Lopez.

Frank graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1960. He served in the Army National Guard after graduation. He married Virginia Acosta December 30, 1961 here in Carlsbad. Frank worked for PCA for many years and retired after 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and always loved hunting and fishing.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Zachary Lopez; brothers: Enrique Lopez and David Lopez.

Survivors are his wife, Virginia Lopez of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Janet K. Lopez of Carlsbad, NM; son, Kenneth Lopez and wife, Deana of Edgewood, NM; grandchildren: Shelli Buendia, Morgan Blankenship, Darrian Lopez and Joaquin Lopez; great-grandchildren: Rodney Mason, Keyon Mason, Shae Mason and Kyra Mackey; brother, Pedro Lopez and wife, Maria; sister, Dr. Cuca Castillo and companion, Herman M. Hernandez and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2017, 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Cordero officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Rodney Laudell Mason, Keyon Lamar Mason, Darrian Devante Lopez, Damian Lopez, Richard Lopez and Joaquin Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers are Anton Rico Saiz, Andrew Idoy Guzman and Delano Acosta.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2018, Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, Obituary

Carlsbad Current-Argus (NM) - May 10, 2018

Judy LaFray (Allison) Evans, 65, of West Texas Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer on Monday, May 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 23, 1952 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Dalton and Lois Jean (Daniels) Allison

Those who knew her, knew she tackled life head on. She worked passionately at numerous occupations, before retiring to build a waterfall in her yard. She loved working and being outdoors; garage sales were another thing she loved to do. She always faced life, full force!

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Jean Allison and brother, Gary Allison.

Judy leaves behind her loving husband of 29 years, Terry Evans of the home; daughter, Keri Dawn Bednarz and husband, Chris and grandchildren: Braxton, Sydni, Maci, Braden and Brady Bednarz, all of Cooper, TX; brother, Larry Allison and wife Mary and sister, Stormy Jeannine Blankenship and husband Jody, all of Carlsbad.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside committal service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10 a.m at Carlsbad Cemetery (new section) with Chaplain Ashley Ragland of TLC Home Health Care officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Williamson Co., TX, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY33-ZXJ

Jody F. Blankenship, 26 - Jeannine L. Allison, 21 - 30Sep1985

Lea

2014, Hobbs, Lea Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Odessa American on Dec. 11, 2014

On December 9, 2014, Kenneth Eddy Morris, 90 years old, of Hobbs, NM, and formerly of Austin, TX, went to be with his Lord.

He was a beloved father of daughter, Paula and husband Roger Gooch of Hobbs, NM, granddaughters, Linda and husband Rocky Bartlett of Hobbs, NM, and Shelly Britto and husband Manuel of Lubbock, TX, great-granddaughters, Lisa and husband Justin Gunn of Lovington, NM, Amber Morris of Irving, TX, and Abigail Alsup of Plano, TX, great-great-grandson, Jacob Gunn of Lovington, NM, a sister, Willella Abel of Tulsa, OK.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Kay Morris, and eight siblings.

Kenneth married Imogene Blankenship on June 6, 1942, and they shared their lives together until her death in 1977. He married Anna Clark Ward on June 3, 1978, and they shared their lives together until her death on June 3, 2012.

He is also survived by her children, Nancy Lacy of Pflugerville, TX, David Ward and wife Judy of Spring, TX, Phyllis Waggoner and husband David of Houston, TX, and Alice Goetsell of Austin, TX.

Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he moved to Oklahoma City and then moved to Odessa in 1952, where he began working for STANCO in Olifield Sales Management. He retired after 35 years of service and moved to Lake Buchanan, where he enjoyed fishing and woodworking. In 2012, Kenneth moved to Hobbs, NM.

Funeral services will be at 1PM on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Sunset Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK, Marriage

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-29869-2212-84?cc=1709399

Blankenship, Imogene 18 – Morris, Kenny Eddy 18 – 06Jun1942

She is from Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK,

Lincoln

+2016, Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Ruidoso News from Aug. 26 to Sept. 25, 2016

Orval Eugene Blankenship left us, bound for Heaven on August 24, 2016. He went quickly and peacefully from his home in Ruidoso Downs, NM. Orval was born in Ranger, TX on October 28, 1929 and spent 87 wonderful years with us. We will all miss him so much.

Ruidoso Downs had been his home since 1971 when he and his wife of nearly 67 years, Bonnie Winona (Nona), journeyed from Sweetwater, Texas. Orval spent most of his life building and constructing, both in Sweetwater and in Ruidoso. He started Circle B Campground in 1971 and, many successful ventures later, left his family with his latest (and last) business venture, Lotza Stuff Flea Market in Ruidoso Downs. He was truly an entrepreneur and worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and leave a legacy.

Having left home at the young age of 13, he struck out on his own. He met and married Bonnie Winona Estes in Anton, Texas on August 28, 1949. They had three wonderful children, Sherry, Karen and Stephen, which resulted in five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Orval was a member of Ruidoso Downs First Baptist Church. In the last years gardening and especially tomatoes were his passion, along with "junking" as he called it, with Nona. Nona will sorely miss him, as will his three children, their spouses Larry, Ray and Shamie. He was a wonderful grandfather to Jennifer Brack, Scott Stevens, Rusty Smith, Rheanna Archer and Jonathon Blankenship. He will be remembered fondly by all of them and their spouses.

Please contact LaGrone Funeral home in Ruidoso for funeral details, 257-7303.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Luna

2013, Deming, Luna Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Deming Headlight on July 10, 2013

Roger (John) Chabot, 51, born August 26, 1961, passed away July 8, 2013 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming, NM after a long illness. John worked in construction and was a skilled furniture maker.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristie Chabot of Alamogordo, NM; mother, Janet Pursley of Deming NM; brother, Bruce Chabot of Tesuque NM; sister, Cheryl Shaw (Joe) of Alamogordo NM; and sister, Gena Blankenship (Randy) of Deming NM.

The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2019, Deming, Luna Co., NM, Obituary

Las Cruces Sun-News (NM) - August 7, 2019

Janet Pursley, 79, a resident of Deming passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, [Doña Ana Co., NM]. She was born December 30, 1939 in Las Cruces to Earle T. and Janet C. Greenwood.

Janet retired from the New Mexico Department of Transportation and enjoyed the best years of her retirement traveling with friends - exploring the beauty of the United States.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents; a son John Chabot and older brother, John Greenwood.

Janet is survived by her son, Bruce Chabot; daughters, Cheryl Shaw (Joe) of Alamogordo, and Ragena Blankenship (Randy) of Deming; sisters, Ann Beasley and Margaret Nunez, and brother, Frank Greenwood; grandchildren; Kristie Chabot, John Blankenship and Jared Shaw; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Alanna Blankenship, Michael Shaw and Ethan Chabot.

Cremation have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Otero

2012, Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Alamogordo Daily News from November 11 to November 15, 2012

Richard S Martinez went home to be with his Lord on Nov. 4, 2012. He was born Oct. 7, 1952, in East Los Angeles, Calif., to Salvador and Lucy Martinez. They then moved to Alamogordo, where he spent the rest of his life.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Salvador and Lucy Martinez, a sister Glorianne Martinez, and a step-daughter Hope Whittington Bennett.

He is survived by two ex-wives, which he considered to be his best friends Kris Bridge and Mickie Martinez and children Barry Gabriel Martinez and partner, Kelly Sears, of Houston, Texas; Rikki Andrade and husband, Mark, of Alamogordo; Sara Blankenship and husband, Zane, of La Luz; Quentin Martinez, of Alamogordo. He is also survived by his pride and joy, his grandchildren Taylor Hunter, Jayden Hunter, Dauvian Andrade and Bailey Blankenship. There is one special niece that he loved like one of his own daughters, Apryl Stickels. Apryl you have been amazing and we are blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you so much. Richard had many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends which he loved dearly as well. He was the rock that held us together and will be greatly missed. Richard has touched many lives and lives on through us all.

The Martinez family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2013, Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Oct. 29, 2013

Donna Jane Blankenship Bentley, 72, passed away on October 24, 2013 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on June 24, 1941 in Bryson City, North Carolina to James and Willabelle Penland Blankenship.

Donna proudly served her country in the United States Army and Army Reserve for 28 years. She retired with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 24, 2011.

Survivors include her husband, William J Bentley Jr. of Alamogordo, NM; daughter, Tonya Harris and husband, Joel, of Yampa, CO; son, Don Pursell and wife, Lisa, of Greenville, SC; stepchildren W. John Bentley and wife, Christine, Mark Bentley, Kristen Bentley Naidoo and husband, Len, and Tom Pursell; granddaughters, Emily Harris, Ashley Via and Mikayla Pursell; step grandchildren, Sean and Caitlyn Bentley, Charissa and Brianna Bentley, Lauren, Audrey and Max Naidoo and Robert, Michael and Nathan Pursell; great grandson, Jacoby Via; brother, J. Herschel Blankenship of Bainbridge, WA; sister, Clair Blankenship Catts of Erwin, TN; nieces, Katy Beaumont of Savannah, GA, Jillian Bateman, Amber Auspurger and Lacey Blankenship of Bainbridge, WA and Laurie Markle of Knoxville, TN; and her nephew, Ron Markle of Fresno, CA.

She was preceded in death by parents and her stepbrother, Charles D Woodard.

Memorial services were held at the family home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Alamogordo Daily News from Apr. 8 to May 7, 2015

Catherine Lena Curran, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2015. Cathy was born on Feb. 14, 1930, in Jackson, Tenn., to Dalford and Beulah Jones. She grew up with 12 brothers and sisters: Sam, Doc, Dee, Tommie, Bertie, Ruby, Jessie, Mary Alice, Verdie May, Nashie, Sadie Lou and Opal. She will join all but Tommie (Doris) Jones and Nashie Blankenship in heaven.

She met the love of her life in Roosevelt, Ariz. She married Norman Curran in 1960. Cathy and her three children joined Norman in Pleasant Valley, Ariz., after they married. She followed Norman to Taos where Sheila, Cyndy and Lisa were born. The family then moved to Thatcher, Ariz., Nogales, Ariz., and Cloudcroft. They finally retired in Alamogordo. Cathy attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. She loved the Lord and all of her church family.

Throughout her life Cathy was devoted to her family and friends. She was her children's and grandchildren's biggest fan and was an avid Phoenix Suns nut. She enjoyed her many friends and workout routine daily at the gym.

Cathy is survived by her husband of 54 years Norman Curran; daughters: Sheila (Wes) Wallin of St. Charles, Mo., Cyndy Waugh of Brighton, Colo., Lisa (Harold) Burkhardt of Zanesville, Ohio, and son-in-law, Dwight Wardell of Fredericksburg, Va. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mark Reinhardt, Angel Willis, Kenneth Wallin, Sarah Wardell, Emily Wardell, Christopher Burkhardt, Corrie Burkhardt and Daniel Waugh; a sister Nashie Blankenship of Lexington, Tenn.; brother Tommie (Doris) Jones of Jackson, Tenn.; brothers-in-law Daryl (Kay) Curran of Springfield, Ore., and Neil (Bea) Curran of Santa Fe.

She is preceded in death by her children Dorothy Reinhardt, Mary Wardell, Mark Reinhardt and Trish Reinhardt; and brother-in-law Harvey Curran.

A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2015, at p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2201 15th Street, Alamogordo, with Pastor Rick Steele officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, Alamogordo, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Dec. 20, 2017 to Jan. 19, 2018

Billie Josephine (Jo) Blankenship, 80, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, passed away December 12, 2017, in Bartlesville, [Washington Co.,] Oklahoma. She was born June 22, 1937 in Hope, NM, to John Allen Blakeney, Jr. and Rose Marie (Briscoe) Blakeney.

Jo married Robert G. (Bob) Blankenship December 22, 1956 in Hope, NM, and they made their home in the La Luz, NM area.

Jo was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents, brother James Curtis Blakeney, step daughter Glenda Mulroy, and granddaughter Karrie Blankenship.

Jo is survived by a son, Robert G. Blankenship, Jr. (Patty) of Bartlesville OK, daughter Debra Sitze (Steve) of Elizabeth, CO, step son Harris Blankenship (Judy) of Alamogordo, NM, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Bethel Baptist Church in Alamogordo, NM, with Pastor Billy Tucker officiating. Burial will be in the La Luz, NM, community cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2015, Boles Acres, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Alamogordo Daily News from June 7 to July 6, 2015

Louise Rachel Neudorf was born February 16, 1922, to Louis and Agusta Magee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She passed away at the age of 93 on May 30, 2015, at her home in Boles Acres, New Mexico.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert Neudorf and his wife, Kimberly; and George Neudorf and his wife, Sindi, both of Alamogordo, New Mexico. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Josh Neudorf and his wife Sara; Jana Gentry and her husband, Layne; Robert Brandon Neudorf and Katelyn Blankenship and her husband, Clint; all of Alamogordo, New Mexico; and Nikolaus Neudorf of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Madison, Koren, Emily, Sammy, Reese, Kiera, Rachel, Colton and Matthew. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helma Neudorf Zukas of Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Heinz Neudorf.

In February of 1940, she graduated from High School in Hawthorne, California, and thereafter attended business school. During World War II she worked for Northrup Aircraft Company in the payroll department. She also worked at a furniture manufacturing company making ailerons and rudder tabs for fighter planes. Louise enjoyed music very much and taught herself to play the piano at the age of four, and later learned to play the accordion.

In 1953 she met and married the love of her life, Heinz Neudorf in Hawthorne, California. They moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico, where Heinz worked at Holloman for Hughes Aircraft. They lived in High Rolls, New Mexico, for the first few years of their marriage. They were eventually able to obtain a home in Alamogordo, where their two sons were born. Louise and Heinz traveled extensively with their two sons and their dog, Baron, in their small travel trailer. Shortly after her and Heinz's 15th wedding anniversary, Heinz died from a brain tumor. Louise was left with two very active and independent young boys, which she raised with much love and devotion.

In her later years she enjoyed camping and fishing with her family at Elephant Butte Lake, as well as spending time in the mountains at her son's cabin in Timberon, New Mexico. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading and puzzle work. Her family will truly miss her. There will be a graveside service for Louise at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Heinz.

The service will take place on Friday, June 12, 2015, at 10 a.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2012, La Luz, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Alamogordo Daily News from July 3 to August 3, 2012

Josephine Elizabeth Blankenship (Braziel) joined her husband, Tom, with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 1, 2012. A lifelong resident of Otero County, Josephine was born Aug. 16, 1927. As a child she lived and attended school in Karr Canyon and later moved to La Luz, where her father Levi Braziel was postmaster.

On Feb. 26, 1949, she had a first date with Tom Blankenship. The two became engaged on Nov. 23 of that same year and married April 1, 1950. It was the beginning of a life together that lasted 59 years, and a love that endured until her last breath. Josephine and Tom went into business together in 1953. A jack of all trades, she raised a child, managed the office and, on occasion, even drove a truck. Known as "Grammy" to her grandchildren, her passions were music, dancing and her faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents Levi and Racheal; siblings Carl Braziel and Ola Quick; her first child Jimmy Levi; and her loving husband, Tom H. Blankenship.

Josephine is survived by her son Tommy Joe and wife, Ann, of La Luz; grandchildren Tom A. Blankenship, of Denver, Denise Patterson, of Ruidoso, Zane R. Blankenship and wife, Sarah, of La Luz, and Clint M. Blankenship and wife, Katelyn, of La Luz; great-grandchildren Rickie and Billy Williams, of Ruidoso, and Bailey Blankenship, of La Luz; great-granddaughter Linzie Williams, of Ruidoso; and her very special niece, Robin Blankenship, who the family doesn't know how they would have made it through the last year without.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral chapel with Bill Dees officiating. Pallbearers include Rodney Blankenship, Joel Dees, Jimmy Glendening, Harris Blankenship, Jason Blankenship and Bob Nichols. Interment will follow at La Luz Community Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, La Luz, Otero Co., NM, Funeral

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Glen-Blankenship-103167432

Robert Glen Blankenship was born on June 27, 1924 and passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. Robert was a resident of La Luz, New Mexico at the time of his passing.

He enlisted in the Navy and served as an electrician on the USS Birmingham during World War II. He was married to Billie.

Funeral services will be held 10am Monday January 11 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Howell Scott officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2016, La Luz, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

http://www.hamiltonodell.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3544280&fh_id=13577

Robert G. (Bob) Blankenship, 91, of La Luz, passed away January 1, 2016 in Alamogordo, [Otero Co.,] New Mexico. He was born in Wilmar, California to Harris and Edith Blankenship on June 27, 1924.

Funeral services will be held 10am Monday, January 11, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Howell Scott officiating.

Bob lived his early years in California however the depression was not kind to the family and after losing the trucking business they returned to Laborcita Canyon in Otero County. He was the oldest of 6 children. After finishing High School in Alamogordo he enlisted in the Navy and served as an electrician on the USS Birmingham during World War II. He had served on the ship for six weeks when it was hit by a kamikaze pilot and the ship sustained major damage. After the war he returned to New Mexico and worked for a short period for a highway contractor building roads in the area. He was then hired by the Balloon Branch at Holloman AFB where he worked for the next 34 years.

After retirement from the base he served as a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church and he continued to work full time with his orchard and cattle at his ranch in Labrocita Canyon. He ran cattle of his own and for others until he had a major heart attack and he decided to sell them all. After selling his cows, he was content working in his orchard and garden until Macular Degeneration took his eye sight and he was forced to leave his mountain home.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Edith; one sister Hellen Tenney; two brothers Tom Blankenship and Jack Blankenship; former wife Eula Pearl Linson; one daughter Glenda Mulroy; and one granddaughter Karrie Blankenship.

Bob is survived by his wife Billie J. (Jo) Blankenship of Alamogordo; sons Harris of Alamogordo and Bob Jr of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; daughter Debra Sitze of Elizabeth, Colorado; sister Pauline Dees of Mayhill; brother Paul Blankenship of La Luz; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

+2016, La Luz, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Alamogordo Daily News (NM) - January 7, 2016

Robert G. (Bob) Blankenship, 91, of La Luz, passed away January 1, 2016 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born in Wilmar, California to Harris and Edith Blankenship on June 27, 1924.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2016, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Howell Scott officiating.

Bob lived his early years in California, however, the depression was not kind to the family and after losing the trucking business they returned to Laborcita Canyon in Otero County. He was the oldest of 6 children. After finishing High School in Alamogordo he enlisted in the Navy and served as an electrician on the USS Birmingham during World War II. He had served on the ship for six weeks when it was hit by a kamikaze pilot and the ship sustained major damage. After the war he returned to New Mexico and worked for a short period for a highway contractor building roads in the area. He was then hired by the Balloon Branch at Holloman AFB where he worked for the next 34 years.

After retirement from the base he served as a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church and he continued to work full time with his orchard and cattle at his ranch in Laborcita Canyon. He ran cattle of his own and for others until he had a major heart attack and he decided to sell them all. After selling his cows, he was content working in his orchard and garden until Macular Degeneration took his eye sight and he was forced to leave his mountain home.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Edith; one sister Hellen Tenney; two brothers Tom Blankenship and Jack Blankenship; former wife Eula Pearl Linson; one daughter Glenda Mulroy; and one granddaughter Karrie Blankenship.

Bob is survived by his wife Billie J. (Jo) Blankenship of Alamogordo; sons Harris of Alamogordo and Bob Jr. of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; daughter Debra Sitze of Elizabeth, Colorado; sister Pauline Dees of Mayhill; brother Paul Blankenship of La Luz; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2017, La Luz, Otero Co., NM, Obituary

Alamogordo Daily News (NM) - September 14, 2017

Carlene Ann Smith, 80, of La Luz, NM went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at home with loved ones by her side. She was born on November 12, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM.

She is survived by her brother Jim (Jo) Strong of T or C, NM; children, Ann (Tommy) Blankenship of La Luz, NM, Hollis (Flo) Riley of Capitan, NM, Preston Riley of Lubbock, TX, Chesna (Bill) Benge of Tohah, TX, Clyde Riley of Capitan, NM, Diona (Jimmy) Ward of Ruidoso, NM and Jennifer Smith of La Luz, NM; 25 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her garden grows with her love. The Smith family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the services which have already taken place.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Otero Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, James Don 92, 01Jan1918 - 23Sep2010, Alamogordo, Otero, NM, NC-240-16-8349

Quay

2016, Wheatland, Quay Co., NM, Obituary

Published in the Clovis News Journal on Mar. 15, 2016

William R. Hutchison was born in Wheatland, NM on March 16, 1933, passed away on March 12, 2016, at 82 years.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Charles R Hutchison who was only 2 days old; parents, Charles Hutchison and Florence Murdick Hutchison; sisters, Viola H Thomas and Pauline H Smith; brothers, Charles, James & Albert Hutchison.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Blankenship Hutchison after being married 59 years; sons, Wes and Joel Hutchison; nieces, Susan Smith Engle and Karen Hutchison; nephews, Rodney Smith, Karl and Charles Hutchison; and his many loving cousins and friends.

Services will be conducted by his cousin, Rick Hutchison, at Muffley Funeral Home Chapel, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 1 pm. William will be laid to rest at the Grady Cemetery, located near his childhood home.

William was the youngest of six children and grew up on a wheat farm in New Mexico. He may have been the little brother but he was very much a giant in many people's lives. After he met his wonderful wife Carol, he pursued his dream and took his family with him to where ever the job was. William's first job as a pilot had him flying a helicopter to lay cable up Sandia Peak for the tramway. His next job was for Air America which resulted in him taking the family to live in Thailand for 9 years. He flew rescue and covert missions in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. He worked closely with the CIA with mission planning and coordinating for the war effort. He had many, many close calls in which his aircraft was hit multiple times by gunfire and he survived crash landings. He received an accommodation from the Air Force for finding and rescuing two of their F-4 fighter pilots who had been shot down. His bravery performing his job would save lives and serve his country. Most people would be surprised that William lived and worked in so many places from New Mexico to Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Venezuela, Surinam, China, The Bahamas, Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands and Nome, Alaska. He commented how beautiful the Northern Lights were dancing overhead while he was flying at about 10,000 feet and 40 degrees below zero. Incredible. Whenever asked, the children were always so proud to say "My Dad's a Pilot". William could never truly appreciate how much he enriched their lives with his experience, intelligence, wit and drive. They saw him as FEARLESS!

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home. 575 762-4435 muffleyfuneralhome.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Rio Arriba

2015, Espanola, Rio Arriba Co., NM, Obituary

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Anita-Gallegos-Blankenship-102830790

Anita Gallegos Blankenship passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Anita was a resident of Espanola, New Mexico at the time of her passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband William.

A public visitation will take place on Tuesday September 8 2015 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm followed by a Rosary at Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday September 9 2015 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Roosevelt

+2014, Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM, Obituary

Published in the Portales News-Tribune on July 1, 2014

Funeral services for Mildred Welch, 89, of Portales, will be at 10:00 AM. Wed., July 2, 2014, in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Dennis Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Craig Cobb, Justin Welch, Johnny Stegall, Wes King, Kevin King, Teal Bennett, Tate Bennett, Tristan Pogue, Martin Ortiz and Trevor Cobb serving as pallbearers.

Verda Mildred Welch, known to everyone as Mildred, was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Bengal, OK to the home of Sarah Jane (Blankenship) and Andrew Jackson Myers and died June 27, 2014 in Portales, NM.

As a girl, she moved with her family to the Taiban/LaLande area near Fort Sumner. She attended school in Fort Sumner. The Myers family later moved to Portales in the early 1940's. She met W. D. "Shorty" Welch on a blind date and the couple was married Dec. 24, 1948. For a short time they lived in El Paso, but in 1950, they returned to Portales, and this was her home the remainder of her life. Mrs. Welch was a faithful Christian and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Congregation in Portales. She enjoyed going to estate sales and antique stores where she amassed a sizable collection of antique dishes and other collectibles. She also enjoyed painting in oils and pastels. Mrs. Welch was a devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Debbie Welch and David Welch of Portales; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donita and Tony Noble of Friona, TX, Janice and Danny Bennett of Clarendon, TX and Beverly and Kevin Boyd of Bosque Farms, NM; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Myers of Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jack Myers, a sister, Mary Lack, a son, Billy D. Welch in 1978 and by her husband, W. D. "Shorty" Welch, who died Jan. 19, 2000, after more than 52 years of marriage.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1930 Census, Cookson, Cherokee Co., OK,

Myers, Andrew 33, M, OK, Head,

Myers, Sarah 34, F, OK, Wife,

Myers, Mary 10, F, OK, Dau,

Myers, Mildred 05, F, OK, Dau,

Myers, Jackie 02, M, OK, Son,

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XC7Q-MY1

San Juan

+2018, Farmington, San Juan Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Farmington Daily Times from July 29 to Aug. 1, 2018

Connie Blankenship, 89 of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born on March 23, 1929 in Artesia, NM to Joseph and Josephine Torres.

Connie loved country music, dancing, sewing and cooking. She was a beautiful classy lady and very generous. Always willing to help anyone in need. She was very loving, caring, thoughtful, genuine, funny and amazing role model. She made us laugh. She had a great sense of humor and loved life. Connie loved her family very much and her dogs Mia and Bailey, She was very precious to our family and will be deeply missed. Mama, you will never be forgotten and you will always be in our hearts. We love you very much!

Connie is preceded in death by her husband John Blankenship; son Larry; parents Joseph & Josephine Torres; brothers Sam, Dave, Mickey and Leo; sisters Cuca, Sophie, Fina and Flavia.

Connie is survived by daughters JoAnne D'Oro, Kristine (Rick) Richards, Robyn (Gary) Blevins; sisters Angie, Lila and Elsie; grandchildren Tamara Martin, Tracy ( Andy) Schieltz, Devon (Brianna) Richards and Sarah (Jason) Wood; great-grandchildren Timmy Martin and Lincoln Richards and Close Family Friends Roger & Liz Olguin.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Memory Gardens Cemetery 6917 E. Main St. with Father Tim Farrell officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI: Blankenship, John, 60, 19Aug1923 - ??Feb1984, Farmington, San Juan, NM, AR-432-03-4638

2017, Nenahnezad, San Juan Co., NM, Obituary

Published in Farmington Daily Times from Jan. 14 to Jan. 22, 2017

Carlos Tom Yazzie, 44, of Nenahnezad, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Shiprock [San Juan Co., NM]. He was born April 3, 1972, in Denver, CO, to Tommy Yazzie (deceased) and Cecilia Tsosie. He was born to Ashiihi (Salt Clan), born for Naaneestézhi (Zuni Clan).

Carlos attended schools in Shiprock and Kirtland. He was part of the Labor Union which he learned ""Jack of All Trades."" Carlos loved baseball and football. His favorite teams were the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. Carlos was always friendly and funny. Being a farmhand at his uncle's farms in Nenahnezad. He loved his family so much.

Carlos was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Yazzie; sisters, Heidi Yazzie and Summer Yazzie; grandparents, Jay Sr. and Annie Yazzie (paternal) of Nenahnezad, Cowboy Tsosie of Teec Nos Pos and Bessie Clah of Shiprock; and great-grandmother, Alice D. Barber (paternal) of Fruitland.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Yazzie; mother, Cecilia Yazzie; brothers, Chris Yazzie, and Joseph Yazzie; and sister, Deanna Blankenship.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Riverside Bread of Life Church, 713 Road 6100 in Fruitland officiated by pastor Ray Henry. Interment will be announced at funeral service. Pallbearers are Chris Yazzie, Joseph Yazzie, Elden Tsosie, Brian Yazzie, Jaycob Yazzie, and Joseph Jay Yazzie. Honorary pallbearers are James Talk, Israel Talk, Dominique Begay, Rex Christian Peebles, Brett Yazzie, Seth R. Yazzie, and all his uncles, aunts and cousins.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sandoval

2010, Rio Rancho, Sandoval Co., NM, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/386389/Haeser-Jr-John.php

John P. Haeser, (Jr), 88, a resident of Rio Rancho since July 1970 passed away October 6, 2010.

He is survived by his son, Michael Haeser and wife Rosemary; granddaughter, Erika Haeser-Ponte and husband Robert; grandsons, Michael II and wife Tracy, John Peter Haeser, III; three great-grandsons, William Haeser-Tobler, Evan Ponte, Zachary Haeser; daughter, Nancy Haeser Tillen and husband Fredrick; grandchildren, Rika Tillen Blankenship and husband Kent, Maike Tillen Pulliam and husband Ronald, Erik Tillen; step-children, Norman Sweet, Jackie K. Sweet, Carter Alan Sweet and wife Lauri, J. Leslie Sweet Sanders and husband Stephen; step-grandchildren, Garrett Sweet, Ryan Sweet, Aaron Sweet, April Sweet, Dakota Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Jr.; brother, Winfield Haeser of NJ; sister, Eileen Gorham of FL;

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Erika M. in 1972 and his second wife, Zita in 2000. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Solomon Islands and Okinawa. He also served on the New York Police Department, 43rd Precinct, Bronx, NY from June 1950 - June 1970.

A Viewing will be held Saturday, October 16, 2010, 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Daniels Family Funeral Service, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE (located inside Vista Verde Memorial Park). A Funeral Service will follow the visitation, 3:00pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Santa Fe

+2017, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM, Obituary

The Santa Fe New Mexican, (NM) - November 3, 2017

Historian Richard West Sellars died quietly at his home in Santa Fe on November 1, 2017, after a struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Decatur, TX, in 1935, he was the son of wildcatter oilman Robert Thompson Sellars, Sr. and schoolteacher Johnnie Mae Blankenship Sellars and grew up knowing the security of a multigenerational network of relatives and friends in that small town.

He left there to attend Baylor University, graduating with a degree in geology in 1957. After a few years as an independent oilman in Jackson, MS, he realized that his interests actually lay more in history, geography, and literature. He furthered his education in these fields at North Texas State University and the University of Missouri--Columbia, earning a Ph.D in Western History in 1972.

Although his goal had originally been to teach on the college level, he immediately found employment with the National Park Service upon receiving his degree. Soon he wholeheartedly embraced a career that afforded not only intellectual analysis of National Park Service historical and natural park units, but also interesting travel; he visited at least 350 of these sites. From 1979 to 1988 he headed the Southwest Cultural Resources Center in Santa Fe, overseeing programs in history, archaeology, and historic architecture for the Southwest Region and Servicewide programs in submerged cultural resources. He served as acting superintendent at Pea Ridge National Military Park and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. He also was a consultant with the Dallas County Historical Foundation on preservation and interpretation of the Texas School Book Depository and Dealey Plaza in Dallas, TX, site of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in planning today's Sixth Floor Museum.

It was in writing and lecturing that he found the greatest satisfaction. His articles on American history and cultural and natural resource preservation appeared in numerous publications, and he frequently taught courses on preservation philosophy, policy, and practice and historic preservation at National Park Service training centers and various universities. He is best known as the author of Preserving Nature in the National Parks: A History, published in 1997 by Yale University Press and the chief catalyst for a major initiative by the National Park Service to revitalize natural resource management in the parks. After his retirement in 2008, he worked on a history of cultural resources management in the National Park Service, which remains unfinished. His achievements were recognized by the National Park Service and related organizations with the Eastern National Authors Award in 1997, the George P. Hartzog award and the U.S. Department of the Interior Meritorious Service Award in 2008, and the George Melendez Wright Award for Excellence in 2011. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to preservation principles and devotion to the National Park Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Thompson Sellars, Jr.

Surviving members of his family include his sister, Sally James Florian and her husband, sister-in-law Sharon Sellars, cousin Ben Man and his wife Kareen, in-laws Robert and Alice Stevenson, nieces Amanda Callinan, Melinda ("Tenna") Florian, Kathryn Sellars, nephews Jason Florian and Trevor Stevenson, three great nieces, and his wife of forty years, Judith Stevenson Sellars.

There will be no funeral, but a memorial service will be held in early 2018, and his ashes will be buried in the Sellars family plot in Decatur, TX at a later date.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2019, Tesuque, Santa Fe Co., NM, Obituary

The Santa Fe New Mexican, (NM) - September 16, 2019

Bruce Chabot, May 8, 1963 - August 31, 2019.

Bruce was a beloved friend in Tesuque and Santa Fe. A passionate fisherman who could be found often at the Tesuque Village Market, last stool at the bar, engaged in conversation with the person next to him. He served his country for several years aboard a ship in the US Navy.

Bruce is preceded in death by his mother Janet Pursley and brother John Chabot.

He is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Shaw (Joe) of Alamogordo, NM and Gena Blankenship (Randy) of Deming, NM. He was blessed to have an extended family of close friends in Tesuque, NM, and will be missed by many.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sierra

+2012 Truth or Consequences, Sierra Co., NM, Obituary

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Larry Malcolm Blankenship, Birth: Jul. 31, 1933, Valencia County, New Mexico, USA, Death: Oct. 15, 2012, Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico, USA

Larry Malcolm Blankenship left this world on Oct. 15 2012, to go to a better place after a long battle with chronic lung disease. He was surrounded by his four children at the time of his passing.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and James Henry (Ted) Blankenship.

He is survived by his children, Clint Blankenship, Tami Coleman and husband, Tom, Brian Blankenship, Traci Tedford and husband, Tom; his grandchildren, Ladd, Brandi, Justin, Bryan, Leni, Jessie, Jory and Pauli; numerous great-grandchildren, and his lifelong friend, Joann Morrison. Larry leaves behind his sister, Helen Blankenship Campbell; his brothers, Jim Blankenship and Gordon Blankenship; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry was born in Belen, and lived most of his life there. He attended Belen High School. At the time of his death, Larry was a resident of the New Mexico State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. Larry lived for several years in his most favorite place in the whole world, Reserve, NM. He leaves behind many friends in Reserve and in Belen.

Larry lived a full life. For a time in the 1980s, he drove a bus for the touring youth group Up With People. He later worked as a caretaker/manager on a large ranch in the heart of the West Elk Wilderness in Colorado. Larry also worked at the Portland Cement Plant in Tijeras, and was employed with El Paso Natural Gas in Wyoming and New Mexico. Larry loved the mountains and wilderness areas of New Mexico, particularly the Gila Wilderness. He was right at home in the woods. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and giving tours to his friends and family of the backwoods trails and forest roads.

Larry will be remembered for his adventuresome spirit and his generosity. He never met a stranger. Larry was a bit of a practical joker and had a tremendous sense of humor. He will be missed!

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Belen Moose Lodge, 19482 N.M. 314, Belen, 864-7995.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Ruby H., 84, 24Jul1910 - 01Apr1995, Belen, Valencia, NM, NM-525-72-3841

Swain

+2010, Bryson City, Swain Co., NM, Obituary

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Traer Star Slipper, 14 October 2010

James Don Blankenship, 92, of Bryson City passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at NM Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Born January 1, 1918 in Robbinsville, NC, he was the son of the late James Barent and Arvie P. Garland Blankenship.

On December 24, 1938, he married WillaBell Penland and was married to her for 60 years. Don worked on the Fontana Dam for a period of two years and then made a decision to join the USMC. He was in the Marine Corp for three years. After serving in the military, he worked for the TVA in Bryson City for seven years. He was hired by the construction company, Marson & Kunuson and went to work in Iceland. In 1962, he was also forman for the Smith Hamalton & Beck Co. in Morocco, Africa, and worked in Pakistan for seven years where the Indus River Managla Dam was built. He continued to work in CA as a heavy equipment operator. He retired in 1973 and moved to Asheville with WillaBell. He was a deacon of Tunnel Road Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC.

He was preceded in death by his wife, WillaBell Penland Blankenship; step-son, Charles D. Woodard and wife Helen Estes of Sylva; two brothers, Jerome and Monroe Blankenship; sister, Margaret Blankenship Gambel; nephew, James Lyle Stroud; and niece, Betty Jean Wellen.

He is survived by his children, Donna J. Bentley and husband Bill of N.M., Clair A. Catts and husband John of Tenn., Herschel Blankenship and wife Diane of Wash.; grandchildren, Tonya M. Harris, C. Don Pursell, Katie Beaumont, Jillian Bates, Amber Augspurger, Lacey Blankenship; great grandchyildren, Emily Harris, Ashely and Mikayla Pursell, Walker and Lauren Beaumont, Chole and Charlotte Jane Bates, Zander Augspurger; and sister, Leota Blankenship.

Graveside services were held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Bryson City Cemetery. Rev. Charles Ray Ball officiated with Military rites conducted by The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Valencia

+2012, Belen, Valencia Co., NM, Obituary

Joann J Reed Blankenship Morrison (1938 - 2012) - Find A Grave ...

Joann J. Reed Blankenship Morrison, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long battle with Lung Disease, Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She passed peacefully with her children at her bedside. Her strong faith and courage comforts those she leaves behind.

She was preceded in death by her father, Doyle Reed, and her brothers Otho (Butch) Reed and Joe D. Reed.

With the exception of a few short years in Wyoming and Nevada, Joann was a lifelong resident of Belen, NM. She graduated from Belen High School in 1956. Joann married her high school sweetheart, Larry Blankenship, shortly after graduation. Although they had been divorced for many years, they remained lifelong friends until Larry's death just 44 days prior to her own passing.

Joann loved getting together with her family for special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, and the holidays. She really enjoyed her grandkids, though she didn't get to see them often enough. Joann had fond memories of numerous lengthy fishing trips to the west coast of Mexico with her long time friend Allen Morrison in their motor home. Joann loved animals. She leaves behind her four legged best friend, Candi, who will miss her dearly.

Joann is survived by her mother, Lena Reed of Belen; her sons, Clint Blankenship and Brian Blankenship of Belen; her daughter, Tami Coleman and husband Tommy of Tome; her daughter, Traci Tedford and husband Tom of Belen; brother, Frank Reed and wife Carol of Hendersonville, N.C.; sister, Joy Campbell and husband Johnny of Bloomfield, N.M.; grandsons, Ladd, Justin, Bryan, and Jory; granddaughters, Brandi, Pauli, Leni, and Jessie; and numerous great grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday, December 4, at New Life Fellowship Church in Belen, beginning with a visitation at 10:00 a.m., a celebration of Joann's life at 11:00 a.m., and a reception will follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com