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Obituaries 2009

Don Gilbert, age 74, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in Amarillo, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Des Moines School in Des Moines, New Mexico with Doug Young, pastor of the Clovis Church of Christ and Ronnie Montague, officiating. Lunch will be served in Des Moines and Graveside services will follow in the Grenville Cemetery in Grenville, New Mexico by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

Don Gilbert was born on July 14, 1935 in Moran, Kansas to John Gilbert and Alice (Lines) Gilbert. He lived in south west Kansas for several years and graduated from high school in Kansas. Don loved playing football and showing cattle as a boy. He attended Kansas State University for two years and married Diana Rankin Gilbert on September 9, 1956 in Ashland, Kansas. They moved to Grenville on December 14, 1967. Don loved his family, the community and his friends. He served on the Des Moines School Board, the Union County Fair Board and was an ASCS Committee member for many years. Don ranched all of his life and worked as the Brand Inspector and Livestock Inspector for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Gilbert Callis on June 24, 2007 and by a sister, Marilyn Gilbert Murphy.

SURVIVORS: WIFE: Diana Gilbert of Grenville, New Mexico. 2 DAUGHTERS: Shareen Boone and her husband Bryan of Clovis, New Mexico and Janell Suazo and her husband Leo of Bailey, Colorado. 1 SON: Joel Gilbert and his wife Rhonda of Grenville, New Mexico. 1 SON-IN-LAW: Wendell Callis of Sedan, New Mexico. 6 GRANDCHILDREN: Shawn Callis of Sedan, New Mexico, Jenna Gilbert, John Gilbert and Jason Gilbert all of Grenville, New Mexico and Quaid Boone and Shabry Boone both of Clovis, New Mexico. 1 SISTER: Joan Banks of Quinter, Kansas. And several Nieces, Nephews and cousins.

MEMORIALS: The family suggests that memorials be made to the Union County General Hospital, the Des Moines School or to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

Jack Main, Jack's family are sad to have to let you all know that on Monday 23rd of November, Jack was found deceased at home. We believe that he died quickly & quietly and did not suffer or feel any pain.

Dakota "Kota" Hazen, 17, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Trinity Fellowship West Sanctuary with the Rev. Andrew Hahn, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St.

Dakota was born March 30, 1992, in Amarillo. She was a senior at Canyon High School. She enjoyed kickboxing.

Dakota was fun loving and always smiling. She had a huge heart of gold. Dakota was her mom's angel and her mom's saving grace. Dakota constantly thought she was the "pretty one."

She loved music of all kinds and hanging out with her friends, and had hoped to go to college to be an animal cop or a hairdresser like her mother.

Dakota enjoyed playing jokes on her Granddad Bob. She also was every excited to be the First Aunt.

Dakota was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by everyone. Dakota was baptized in 2001 in Rugged Cross Cowboy Ministries in Umbarger by Toby Abbott. She had many aunts and uncles and plenty of father figures who protected her.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Keith Wise; her grandmother, Ilean Wise; her great-uncle, Larry Wise; and her stepfather, Dusty Lovett.

Survivors include her mother, Tracy Hazen of Amarillo; her father, Riley Kent of Dumas; a brother, Derik Ray of Amarillo; her grandparents, Bob and Nita Bailey of Nara Visa, N.M., and James and Darlene Hazen of Roy, N.M.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Woodrow Hutchison, considered to be the first professional basketball player to come from New Mexico, one of the state’s best all-around athletes and a survivor of a Bataan POW camp, died Oct. 21 in Arden Park, Calif., where he had lived for many years. He was 90. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, his daughter, Peggy Shima, told the Sacramento Bee newspaper.

Hutchison, also known as “Woody” and “Hutch,” was born in Hollis, Okla., but grew up in small towns in northeastern New Mexico, where his father, Charles Thomas Hutchison and his uncle Floran Hutchison, served as schoolteachers and coaches.

Young Hutchison starred in high school basketball first for Newton and then for Colmor, Springer and Solano. A member of Solano’s 1936 team, Hutchison sprained his ankle before the district semifinals and the Eagles lost to Raton, the eventual state champion. “If he had played,” said Steve Flores, a New Mexico basketball historian, “Woody’s team definitely would have won it all.”

At New Mexico Normal College, now New Mexico Highlands University, Hutchison was a standout, in football, basketball and track. In basketball, according to Flores, Hutchison finished his career as the third-leading scorer in collegiate history.

As a decathlete, Hutchison, said Flores, barely missed out on a spot on the 1940 U.S. Olympic team scheduled to take part in the Tokyo Games, but canceled due to the outbreak of World War II.

In 1940 and early ’41, he played several games with the professional Bank of America basketball team, an AAU squad out of Los Angeles.

Drafted into the Army in 1941, Hutchison was sent to the Philippines with the 200th Coastal Artillery. There he was captured by Japanese forces. Although he was in a group that rode in trucks of the notorious Bataan Death March to prepare the POW camp, Hutchison, said his daughter, endured three and one-half years of starvation, beatings and disease.

After the war, he returned to pro basketball, this time playing for the Sacramento Senators, another California AAU team. According to Flores, he spent five years with the Senators.

Eventually, Hutchison became a longtime coach and athletic director at American River College, which opened in 1955 as a junior college in Sacramento County, and today is a community college.

After retiring in 1980, he was honored on campus with the naming of Woodrow M. Hutchison Gym, known as “The house that Hutch built.”

Floran Hutchison served as football coach at Farmington High School. The football stadium there bears his name.

Robert L. Parsons husband of Peggy Boulware Parsons, Roy High School class of 42, was killed on Thursday when a drunk driver slammed into his car at nine in the morning in Grants.

Funeral Services for Robert Lawrence “Bob” Parsons, 84, of Grants, were held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in Milan. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Pastor Dale Thatcher will officiate.

    Visitation was held on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the church.
    Parsons was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in Pharoah, Okla., and passed away on Oct. 22, 2009, in Grants.
    He was a lifetime logger/truck driver, hauling millions of board feet of timber out of the Zuni Mountains and Mount Taylor areas. Later, he switched to hauling ore from the uranium mines and gravel. Bob liked nothing better then telling funny jokes or playing tricks on somebody.
    He was known and loved by many who called him friend, Uncle Bob, Grandpa, Old Grandpa and Dad.
Bob loved fishing, traveling the back roads, and playing with his great grandkids. Bob never met a child that he did not love or one that did not love him back. Everyone needs an Uncle Bob.
    He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy Boulware Parsons of the family home in Grants; daughters: Cheryl Pemble and husband Ernie of Grants, Karla McDaugale and husband Tim of Grants, Penny McDaugale and husband Larry of Grants; grandchildren: Tyson McDaugale of Farmington, Ryan Pemble of Belen, Brandon Pemble and wife Rosa of Belen, Trenton McDaugale of Grants, Chanda Turley and husband Brad of Grants, Desiraye Lopez and husband Art of Grants; great-grandchildren: Tyler and Cheyla McDaugale, Pierce, Paige and Paizlyn Turley, Korbyn and Jastin Pemble, Jaidyn and Jace Lopez and Curza Armijo; sisters: Fern Thigpen of Grants, Doreen Yates and husband Dugan of Gallup and Joyce Dils and husband Charlie of Cortez, Colo.
    He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Lawrence Parsons, Sr., and Myrtle Turnbull Parsons; infant son: Robert Keith Parsons; sisters: Lila Polish and Carrie South; brother: Bill Parsons and great grandchild Devin Armijo Pemble.
Pallbearers were: Scott Thigpen, Brandon Pemble, Sam Dils, Tyson McDaugale, Trenton McDaugale and Ryan Pemble.
    Honorary pallbearers were: grandchildren: Mel Simpson, Rosa Pemble, John Meador, Chandra Turley, Brad Turley, Desiraye Lopez and Art Lopez.
Compassion Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Published Monday, October 26, 2009 5:42 PM MDT , Cibola Beacon - Grants, NM

Doris E.Franco, 55, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Doris was born in Roswell and grew up in House, NM. She moved to Albuquerque in the early 1970’s and spent 35 years with the Social Security Administration. Doris is survived by her brother Harold Fowler and his wife Elena of Brazil; sisters Judith Sharp and her husband Ralph of Tucson and Dorothy Hazen and her husband Richard of Roy; nieces and nephews Aileen, Hayden, Jennifer, Jody, Stacey, Kyle and Kayla; aunts Vera Lain and Alice Lain; step-son Stephen J. Franco of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Yvonne Montoya and her husband Larry of Belen; special friends Woody Edwards, his son Matt, his daughter Dawn and her husband Orion Stradford, and Lois and Ralph Fowble; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Joseph Franco in 2003 and her parents Gearld and Ruby Fowler. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Clyde Stanfield officiating. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM at 2:30 p.m.

John Frank McDaniel passed away on Thursday October 8, 2009, in Honolulu, HI. His parents were Elmer and Nellie McDaniel. He was born near Mosquero and attended school there and in Roy. He was a 20 year veteran of the Army and Air Force.

Joan Grady. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Joan Grady, 81, of Roswell who passed away September 23, 2009 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Richard Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Jo was born January 3, 1928 to Horace Flurry and Ruby Robinson Flurry. Her parents have preceded her in death as well as a sister Mary Thul and one granddaughter Shana Forrester. Jo married Thomas Grady on August 31, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM. Her husband survives her at the family home. Jo is also survived by her son: Randy Grady and wife Julie of Roswell; her daughter: Kathy Brown and husband David of Roswell; her sister: Pat Greer of Roswell; her brother-in-law: Al Grady and wife Sarah of Santa Fe, NM; her grandchildren: Jason and Paddy Forrester, Shelly and Billy Marling, Jim and Nayeli Grady, Jamie and Josh Watson; as well as nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jo moved from Clovis, NM to Roswell in 1993. She was a member of First Christian Church. She loved playing cards and Domino's with her friends. She enjoyed to crochet and was very active with her arts and crafts winning many honors and selling a number of her crafts at different shows. She lived for being a grandmother and loved all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Jo's name to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at http://www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Mary C. Garrison, age 89 of Mosquero, NM., passed away Tuesday September 22, 2009 in Raton. She was born August 6, 1920 in Fife, TX., the daughter of Raymond G. and Mary C. (Frost) Hobbs. Mary C. was a Home Maker, a member of the Mosquero Community Church, a member of the Solano Home Makers Club and a Licensed Minister of the Assembly of God. She loved quilting needle work and the outdoors. Mary C. is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph W. Garrison, two sons Rand and Bill Garrison, Grandsons Steve and Boe Garrison and Great Grandson Keith Garrison. She is survived by three sons Larry Garrison and wife Wanda of Raton, Kenneth Garrison of Mosquero, NM, and Ward Garrison and wife Mary Helen of Solano, NM. one sister Martha McKinley and husband Don of Tucumcari, NM, two brothers Joe Hobbs and wife Nedra of Carrizozo, NM, and Colin Hobbs of Valeria, TX. fourteen grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday September 26, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Raton with Pastor Bruce Kirby officiating. Interment will follow at at a later date at the Solano Cemetery in Solano. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ruth Droll Missions, P.O. Box 3742 Milan, NM. 87021. Arrangements and celebration of love for Mary C. Garrison are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.

David A. "Babe" Kidd, a lifetime resident of La Cinta Canyon, Roy, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at his home

following an extended illness.
He was born in Roy Dec. 22, 1927, to the late Oscar Hall Kidd and Rhoda Myrtle Livingston Kidd.
He served in United States Army during World War II. He was a self-employed Cattle Rancher and also taught music for the Roy Schools. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Roy, a Deacon of the church and a choir leader for more than 40 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 33. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Hall and Rhoda Myrtle Kidd, and close cousin D.W. Laughter. He is survived by his brother and sister, Champ Kidd and Skeets Cline, both of Roy; nephew and nieces Marlin Mackey and wife Sandra and Beverly Averitt, all of Santa Fe, and Darla Self of Amarillo, Texas; great nieces and nephew Kelly Wilbanks and husband Larry of Woodbridge, Va., Kerry Sharer and husband Donald of Clovis, Kim Mackey and Lacy Mackey, both of Santa Fe, Brandy Self and Marcus Self, both of Amarillo, Texas; great-great nephews and niece Caleb Wilbanks, Jacob Wilbanks and Gabriel Wilbanks, all of Woodbridge, and Brigid Sharer and Anthony Sharer, both of Clovis; close cousin Mildred Laughter of Amarillo, Texas; numerous other relatives and friends.
A fellowship gathering and dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Roy with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. at the Roy School Gymnasium in Roy with Rev. John Spruill officiating. Interment will follow at the Solano Cemetery in Solano. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., http://www.rogersmortuarynm.com

Karen Ann (Pegg) Mitchell, age 54, passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2009, following an extended illness in her home near Mosquero, NM.
Karen was born July 14, 1955, in Amarillo, TX. She graduated from Canyon High school in 1974, and attended WTSU in Canyon, TX. She had been a home maker. She was a member of the Logan Baptist Church and had been very active in the Mosquero Community Church at Mosquero, NM. She had been active in the Quay County 4-H organization and with the FFA.
Surviving Karen is her husband, Roy Mitchell of the Mosqsuero Community; her daughter, Della Luticia (Ludy) and husband, J. Patrick Hawthorne of Monahans, TX; her son, Arlyn Mitchell of the Mosquero Community and her sister, Sue Hair and husband, Sandy of Canyon, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Emerson and Valaree Pegg.
Services celebrating her life will be conducted in the First Baptist Church in Tucumcari, NM, on Monday, August 24, 2009, beginning at 10:30 AM. Graveside services will be conducted in the Mosquero Cemetery at 3:00 PM at Mosqsuero, NM, on Monday afternoon. Officiating at the services will be her husband, Rev. Roy Mitchell Baptist Minister and Rev John Hinze, Minister of the First Baptist Church in Tucumcari, NM.
The family suggests for those who wish, donations may be made to the Mosquero Community Church at Mosquero, NM, in loving memory of Karen Mitchell.
Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home, Tucumcari, NM, 575 41-3815.

Published in Clovis News Journal and the Portales News-Tribune from August 22 to August 23, 2009

Edward A. (Pepper) Valdez,
76, of Roy, went to be with the Lord Aug. 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Taylor Browning and Delores Browning, brothers Taylor Browning Jr. and John Browning, son Edward Valdez, and granddaughter Jessica Valdez.
Edward is survived by his sons Richard (Leona) Valdez, Paul (Jackie) Valdez, Louis (Colleen) Valdez; faithful companion Gordo Valdez; sisters Mary Louise Cabral and Martha (Ed) Reinhardt; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 26 godchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Pepper was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force after which he retired from Pendleton Oil and Gas in 1998. Pepper was a dedicated and loving father who enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and shooting.
Recitation of the Most Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Holy Family Church in Roy. Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, also at the Holy Family Church. Interment will follow at the Roy Cemetery. There will be no public viewing. Family and friends will be received at the Roy Community Center following interment, Military Honors by the Raton Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Funeral arrangements for Edward A. "Pepper" Valdez are under the direction of the Alderette Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton.

Myron Wise Floersheim, 96, passed away July 12, 2009, in Alpharetta, Ga.
Myron was born January 31, 1913, in Springer to Carl and Cora Wise Floersheim, just after New Mexico became a state. His birth certificate actually reads that he was born in the "Territory of New Mexico." His grandfather, Solomon "Sol" Floersheim, migrated from Germany in 1879 and arrived, shortly thereafter, in Trinidad, Colo. He worked there a brief time and then moved on to the Territory of New Mexico, where he became a prominent pioneer settler in the northeast corner of the territory. Sol established the Jaritas Ranch east of Springer and set up mercantile stores in Springer, Roy, Ocate and other small communities in the area. In Springer, Sol donated the land on which the First United Methodist Church stands to this day. There is still a stained glass window bearing his name in honor of the donation. The history of the Floersheim family in New Mexico is chronicled in the book, Guts and Ruts, by Floyd S. Fierman. There is also an extensive exhibit in the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe.
Myron graduated from Springer High School in 1929 as valedictorian in a class of eight. He attended the University of New Mexico before transferring to the University of California in Berkeley where he graduated in 1933. Myron spent the next eight years working in Philadelphia, Pa., and then San Francisco, California.
He married Viola Rose May 18, 1941, in San Francisco, and returned to Springer where he joined the family business, Floersheim's Mercantile.
In October 1943, Myron joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Hancock in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945. After the war, Myron returned to Springer where he again joined his father and younger brother, Carl Jr., in operating the family business. During his years in Springer, Myron was an active member of the Lion's Club. In 1954, he joined the New Mexico National Guard and served with the Springer Unit until 1967. In 1967, Myron, Viola, and youngest son Russell relocated to Atlanta to join their other sons, Richard and Robert. Upon moving to Georgia, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from the Reserve in 1973 after completing 20 years of military service. Myron also continued in the grocery business until he retired.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Cora Floersheim, his wife Viola in 1971, a niece, Suzanne Floersheim, and a nephew, Mark Floersheim.
He is survived by three sons, Richard of Gainesville, Ga., Robert (Betty J.) of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Russell of Woodstock, Ga. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Marci (Jeremy) Silverman of Dunwoody, Ga., Bruce (Shannon) Floersheim of West Point, N.Y., and Todd (Laura) Floersheim of Triangle, Va. There are also seven great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Stanley (Rita) of Sandy Springs, Ga. and Carl (Lynn) of Albuquerque. Also surviving are three nephews, Steven Floersheim, Kurt Floersheim, Scott Floersheim, and several great nieces and nephews, as well as other extended family members.
In 1972, Myron married Avis Smith in Atlanta, Ga. She preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Susan (Jack) Hanna, and two step-grandsons, John and Phillip.
In 1993 Myron married Grace Gray in Roswell, Ga. She preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by one stepson, Gary (Carol) Gray and two step-grandsons, Kurt and Jeff.
Memorial services will be held Aug. 1 in the Sunrise Chapel at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Ga.

James Richard Hammer, age 5, passed away in Raton, NM, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. James was born August 8, 2003, to James (Jimmy) and Amanda (Shaw) Hammer. He had been a life time resident of Tucumcari, NM, and was so proud to be a Rattler. He loved to play any sport and most recently completed playing T-Ball on the Blue Jays Team. He loved swimming, fishing and riding his bike, his 4 Wheeler and hunting with Dad.
James is survived by his parents; his little sister, Lanie, all of Tucumcari, NM; his grandparents, Richard and Barbara Shaw of Roy, NM, Dickie and Carol Hammer of Mosquero, Carlos and Mela Chavez of Tucumcari and great-grandfather, Richard Shaw of Springer, NM. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends especially his aunt Gigi.
James was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Frank and Lucille Cimino, Pauline Shaw, Hattie and Wayne Wilson and Richard and Agnes Hammer.
Services have already been held.
A scholarship fund has been set up in Memory of James Hammer at the First National Bank of New Mexico. Contributions can be made at any First National Bank of New Mexico office.
Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home, Tucumcari, NM 88401, 575 461-3815.
See article from Quay County News

Patricia Jean Dunnagan, 53, and a long time resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with our Lord after heart failure, on Sunday, June 21, 2009, with her loving family at her side. Patricia was born in Raton, New Mexico on September 6, 1955. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Fred Garms. Patricia is survived by her loving family; her mother, Mildred "Millie" Garms of Bosque Farms, NM; her sisters, Kathy Kitchens and her husband Terry, Fritz "Fredda" Garms-Martinez and her husband Martin; two nephews, Gregory and Richard Kitchens all of Albuquerque; four aunts, Pauline Cox of Lubbock, TX, Nancy Meyer of Socorro and Bobby Whiting of Bosque Farms, Betty White and her husband Glen of Mosquero, NM; many more loving cousins, nieces, nephews, family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Patricia was employed at Automated Election Service for 21 years. As Election Coordinator, she was very dedicated to her work and was very appreciated by the New Mexico County Clerks. Patricia loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for being very generous and giving and for her love of animals. She would take in a stray without any hesitation. She will be deeply missed! A Funeral Service will be held at the Mosquero Community Church in Mosquero, NM, on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at the Mosquero Cemetery. The Garms Family invites all of the family members and friends to gather at 1970 Pearl Loop in Bosque Farms, to remember Patricia, on Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's name to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia NE. ABQ., NM. 87108 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008

Morris Rippel, Local painter Morris Rippel had his works in museums across the country.

Morris Rippel, a painter whose realistic representations of the Southwest are in the collections of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Denver Art Museum and in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles collections, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Albuquerque.

The lifelong city resident was 79. A family graveside service was being planned at their ranch at Mosquero, NM.

An architect turned fine artist, Rippel worked with watercolor and tempera and specialized in landscapes and buildings of the region. His work was once noted for its "austere, sometimes lonely aspects ... always with emphasis on the strong light." AskART.com said he is "known for his bold colored and delineated paintings of the Southwest, often with glowing tones of luminism."

In 1979. Rippel received the prestigious Prix de West - National Academy of Western Arts award for his egg tempera work titled "Bluebirds," making it part of the Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's permanent collection. He also received several gold and silver medal awards for selected media from the academy.

Among his many other honors or accomplishments, Rippel had a one-man retrospective at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Okla. He also exhibited his work in Europe and Asia. And, in 1997, then-Gov. Gary Johnson and the New Mexico Arts Commission named Rippel a recipient of the Governor's Awards for Excellence and Achievement in the Arts.

Rippel used to say "he was born under the freeway where the old Presbyterian Hospital used to be," Betty Rippel. his wife of 47 years, said Friday. And except for a period in the Army, when he sewed during the Korean War, he lived his entire life in

Albuquerque.

After returning from the military, Rippel earned a degree in architecture from the University of New Mexico. Rippel practiced as an architect with several firms for 15 years, his wife said "Then he decided to go into fine art," Betty Rippel said. "And just by happenstance, he painted two paintings, took them to Santa Fe and got a call that said they both sold. "So he was on his way."

Betty Rippel said her husband was drawing and sent to art school as a little boy, and the artist noted in a past news story that his mother had given him art books as a young man.

A 1963 UNM show titled "Taos and Santa Fe: he Artist's Environment" inspired Rippel to paint "the real world," reads a 1978 profile of the artist in The Albuquerque Tribune. "I saw the show and knew my future was in painting," Rippel said. "Edward Hopper's work said the most to me. I told myself I'd give it five years to see if I could make it."

The story told how Rippel was meticulous in his approach -detailed field studies, sketches and comparative studies preceded each of his pieces.

A licensed pilot, Rippel volunteered for 12 years in the photo archives area of The Albuquerque Museum. "He just

loved it because he was a historian of Albuquerque," his wife said. Indeed, "Albuquerque A Century Ago," a late-1800s depiction of the city that Rippel painted, appears at the museum. Toward the end of the month, the museum plans on displaying a small tribute to Rippel that will show several of his works.

Morris C. Rippel is Survived by his wife. Betty Drake Rippel; children, Becky Rippel, Cheryl Thompson, Cherie

Skinner and Greg Burton; grandchildren, Nathan and Bethany Hillson. Wade and Reece Wilson, Holly Stafford and Tara Fansler and great grandchildren Drake! and Erin Wilson and Leila and Levi Fansler.

By Lloyd Jojola

Journal Staff Writer

Donna Lee Spruill, 63, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on the evening of May 2, 2009. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1945, to Claude and Margret Stovall. She grew up all over New Mexico as her father was a Baptist preacher.
Donna met her husband John Spruill in the Estancia Baptist Church when she was 11 and he a senior in high school. It wasn't until she was 21 that the two met again and began dating. They were married July 21, 1967, in Tijeras. To their marriage were born four daughters.
She is survived by her loving husband John of Maxwell; her mother Margaret Stovall of Kerrville, Texas; brother Michael Stovall and wife Debra of Bourne, Texas; nephew Ethan Stovall and family, nephew Forrest Stovall and niece Seirra Stovall; sister June Stovall and companion Leonard Montoya of Santa Fe; nieces April and family of Denver and Wendy and family of Alaska; half sister Janet Castalione of Pittsburgh; her loving children Joanna and Frank Taylor of Maxwell, Molly and Steve Mulkey of Eagle Nest, Ramona and Lynn Anderson of Maxwell and Naomi Spruill of Trinidad, CO and Maxwell. Her grandchildren Raelene, John, Allison, Traci and Christina Taylor of Maxwell. Reuben, Kaylee and Steven Mulkey of Eagle Nest, and Hadrian Anderson of Maxwell. A good number of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, aunts, uncles, and scores of cousins scattered around the country also survive, in addition to many friends and brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Donna was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Maxwell.
The family respectfully requests that any donations given in her name be sent to the Baptist Children's Home in Portales, where she spent many happy years as a member of the board of directors.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at the Maxwell Cemetery, with her husband, Rev. John Spruill, pastor of First Southern Baptists Church of Maxwell, officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home.

Alfred Sandoval, age 83, passed away April 28, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born August 22, 1925 in Roy, NM the son of Alfredo and Ramoncita Beltran Sandoval. He was a resident of Roy, NM and a member of the Holy Family Parish. As a WWII Army Veteran he obtained an American Campaign Medal, a WWII Victory Medal, E.T.O and C.R. Medals. He was also a retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. Alfred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who had a good sense of humor and loved telling jokes. He is survived by his wife Frances O. Sandoval of Roy, NM, sons, John Wesley Hanson of Roy, NM, Francis Leon Hanson of Roy, NM, sisters, Frances Romero of Pueblo, CO, Faye Lucero of Pueblo, CO, brother, Albino Beltran and wife Jean of Albuquerque, NM, grandchildren, Adam Hanson of Rio Rancho, NM, Mariah Hanson of Rio Rancho, NM, Bobby Hanson and wife Karen of Rio Rancho, NM, and Leslie Hanson of Pueblo, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will take place Monday May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish in Roy, NM. Solemn Mass of the Resurrection will take place Tuesday May 5th at the Holy Family Parish at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Imbarrato as the celebrant. Rite of committal and interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Funeral arrangements for Alfred Sandoval are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton.

Ida Paiz, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Roy, NM from a heart attack. Viewing was Sunday, April 26. Memorial service to be announced.

Velma Schrum Standridge died at Trigg Hospital April 11, at about 6 pm. She was surrounded by Harold, Donnie, Harold's step son Shane, Wife Lisa and Robert her son. May she rest in peace. Funeral Services were Monday, April 13th at 1 pm at the Mosquero Community Church.

Gilbert J. Y'Barra, born July 18, 1938 in Mills, NM, passed away April 1, 2009. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosie; his children, Gilbert A. Y'Barra, Virginia Salas, Christine Najera, Yvette Y'Barra, Tater Ortiz, and Deborah Ortiz; his grandchildren, Anthony, Gabriel, Andrea, Noah, Mariana, Isaac, Alex, Ashley, and Jonathan. Gilbert was preceded in death by his first wife in 1994 and his grandson Jacob Najera in 2008. Gilbert owned and operated Y'Barra Concrete, since 1981. He was very devoted to his company. During his time as a business owner he also did work with Ralee & Vantage Homes as a sub contractor, where he received an award for thirty years of service. Over the years, he played a big part in the development and growth of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and the surrounding areas. Gilbert was a very well known and much loved man, everyone knew his name. On many occasions he provided young men with the skills they needed to better themselves and improve their lives. He was often approached and thanked for all of the support and direction he provided the young men that had worked for him. He truly had a big heart, giving and doing for anyone in need, he couldn't say no. Gilbert also had a great love for traveling and exploring new places. He and his family traveled many places in the States and abroad. One of his favorite places was Alaska, he made three trips in three years. Words alone will never express all that he meant to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas location, and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School NE. Please visit the online guestbook for Mr. Y'Barra at http://www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500

Beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, no more tears, suffering or pain. Our precious Lord has taken you home where you will remain in his Eternal Kingdom. You are now at rest with our parents Baltazar and Carmelita YBarra; brother Amadeo YBarra; and your loving grandson Jacob Najera. We will think of you every day and will cherish all the many beautiful memories that we have of you. You knew the love each of us had for you and how proud we always have been of all your great accomplishments. Yvette always wanted to dance with you to "Padre Querido" and she knows that someday she will have that dance. Gilbert, you will always have a special place in our hearts. Until we meet again, we Love You. Gilbert is survived by children Carlos Lucero and wife Carol, Gilbert YBarra Jr., Virginia Salas and husband Albert, Yvette YBarra, Christine Najera; grandchildren Daniel, Steven, Anthony, Andrea, Gabriel, Noah, Mariana and Isaac; brothers Frank DeHerrera and wife Fedelina, Rudy YBarra and wife Louise, Juan DeHerrera and wife MaryAlice, Leroy YBarra; sisters Maria Montoya, Lela DeHerrera, Betty Romero, Del Esquibel and husband Leo, Rose Casias and husband Frank; all your nieces and nephews and a very special niece, Mary Alice Arellano. Gilbert's family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice for their kindness and soothing words.

Celina M. Salazar, 101, a resident of Las Vegas went home to the Lord and her husband Abe and daughter Mary Ellen on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in Albuquerque at Carefree Living. Celina was born on September 27, 1907 in Roy, New Mexico to Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abenicio and her daughter Mary Ellen, parents Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez, Brothers Eduardo and Bernardino Martinez, sisters Grace Martinez, Isabella Maestas, and Caterina Romero Tafoya. She is survived by four sons: Rudolph and wife, Mollie of Gallup and Phoenix, Francis and wife Josie, Robert and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, and Allen of Mesa Arizona: Grandchildren Sandra Padilla and husband Anthony, Tammy and Rudy Salazar, Kim Astorgia, Nancy Reveles and husband Tomas, Robert Lee Salazar and wife Denise, Ronald Salazar, Pollyana Cabaniss and husband Will, Shawn Benshoos and wife, Kelly: great-grandchildren, John Salazar, Ashley and Danielle Salazar, Ashland Astorgia, Jack and Brandon Cabaniss, Zachary and Garrett Benshoos. Nieces: Margret and husband, Charlie, Priscilla, Mary and husband Zeke, Martha and husband Andres, Tillie and Husband Pat: Nephews: Frank and wife Carolina, Tony and wife Hazel, Rudy and wife Mary and Tony. Celina lived most of her life in Harding County until she retired from teaching. She graduated from Roy High School in 1928, attended UNM and received a BA from Highlands University. She taught in Harding County starting at Sabino Lower Mosquero, Mills, Bueyeros and Roy where she retired after 32 years. Celina was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the retired Teachers Association. She was very well respected as a leader and role model by her students and peers as will as the communities where she lived and served. She will be missed by all for inspiration and leadership. Rosary devotional services will be conducted on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Church in Roy, New Mexico with Father Stephen Imbarrato as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Roy Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers: Robert Salazar, Ronald Salazar, Rudy Salazar, Will Cabaniss, Tomas Revales, and Anthony Padilla. Serving as honorary bearers: Shaun Benshoos, Jose Chavez, Frank Maestas, John Salazar, Tony Martinez, Pat Cruz, and Zeke Tapia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, New Mexico 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

Ed Payne, THE SON OF SAM PAYNE- WHO WENT TO SCHOOL IN MILLS. PASSED AWAY 3-22-09 IN BIG SPRINGS, TX. HE WAS 56. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE 4-4-09 IN BIG SPRINGS

Roland George Barbeau, age 82, a longtime resident of Roy, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
He was born June 16, 1926, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late George Barbeau and Adell Letander Barbeau. He was united in marriage to the late Leila May Barbeau in San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 1946. He retired in 1985. He was a pastor at the First Baptist church in Roy, for 17 years. He loved his church he treated everyone as if they were his family and enjoyed a good meal with his congregation.
He was preceded in death by his wife Leila May Barbeau; his parents George and Adell Barbeau; and a grandson Charles Wells.
He is survived by his daughters, Patsy Barbeau of Roy, Della Wells and husband Phil of Fallbrook, California, and Corrine Arnold and husband Jesse of Arlington, Texas; sisters Jeanette Martin and Loretta Markland, both of Fall river, Massachusetts; grandsons Wayne Wells and wife Carla of Vancouver, Washington, and Allen Arnold of Arlington, Texas; granddaughter Sandy Wells of Fallbrook, California; great-grandchildren: Lisa Lott and husband Harold of Mountain Home, Idaho, Kristy Hepworth and husband Lee of Boise, Idaho, Karl Hold and wife Dawn of Kotzebu, Alaska, Jenni Petricca and husband Blake of Murietta, California, Sandy Wells and Alex Yound and Andy Wells , all of Fallbrook, California and Sarah and Angel Turner of Vancouver, Washington; and great-great-grandchildren Wyatt and Jack Lott of Mountain Home, Idaho, Cody Hepworth of Boise, Idaho and Jake Holt of Kotzebu, Alaska; and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, March 16, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Roy, NM with Pastor Rance Grice and Pastor John Spruill officiating. Interment followed at the Roy Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.

LaVona E. Remakel, 86, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Prahl and husband, Walter of Los Lunas; grandson, Barry Prahl and wife, Tammy of Las Cruces; granddaughter, Karen Abear of Albuquerque; great-granddaughter, Courtney Prahl of Las Cruces; great-grandson, Kevin Abear of Albuquerque; and sister, Ollieta Lee of Albuquerque. LaVona was born in Roy, NM and grew up in New Mexico and Texas. Mrs. Remakel worked for 33 years at Kirtland AFB. She was a member of the Albuquerque Business and Professional Women’s Club for several years. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for LaVona at http://www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333

Frances DesChamps Martinez, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009.

Elizabeth Rebecca (BECKY) Sauble age 82, of the Circle Dot Ranch, Maxwell passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 in Springer. She was born April 7, 1926 In La Mesa, TX., the daughter of Roy Otis and Irene Stevens Gaines. At six weeks of age, she moved to New Mexico where she grew up with her brothers on the Point of Rocks Ranch and graduated from the Farley School in 1943. After graduation, Becky spent three years in California working at the Naval Operating Base in Long Beach as a civilian employee. She returned to New Mexico and married Gene Sauble in December of 1946 moving to the Circle Dot Ranch, were she lived and worked with her family. She was a charter member of the Silver Spur CowBelle's, a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Maxwell and a member of the NRA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband Gene and her three brothers Billy, who was killed in action in World War II, Pete and Bob Gaines.

Becky is survived by her sons Bill Sauble and wife Debbie of the Circle Dot Ranch, Roy Sauble and wife Martha of Maxwell, her daughter Gayle Sauble of the Circle Dot Ranch, and Cousin Catherine Rice of Chico NM. She is also survived by seven grand children Mark Romero and wife Julie of Pueblo, CO., Troy Sauble of the Circle Dot Ranch, Tara Foster and husband Mike of Las Cruces, NM., Kristy Higbie and husband Bob of Peoria, AZ., Carla Enderle and husband DJ of Monte Vista, CO., Cathy Sauble of Maxwell, NM., and Pat Sauble and wife Lindsey of French Track, NM.. Also surviving her are seven great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be Friday, February 27, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Maxwell School Auditorium.

A meal will follow the services at the First Baptist Church of Maxwell and will be provided by the church and the Silver Spur CowBelle's.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pat Nowlin Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Anne Furguson, PO BOX 578, Carrizozo, NM 88301 or the Colfax General Long Term Care Facility in Springer.

Arrangements and Celebration of love for Becky Sauble are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.

Clara Mae Irons Wood, a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a long time resident of Roy, NM passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Miners Colfax Medical Center in Raton, NM. after a very brief illness. Clara was born on March 1, 1916 on the family homestead in what was then known as the Cuates Community north of Clayton to the late Nettie A. Starbuck and Thomas B. Irons. She was united in marriage on March 21, 1937 to the late D. Travis Wood. Her husband Travis preceded her in death on December 31, 2008. They would have celebrated 72 years of marriage in March 2009. Clara attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse, known as Prairie Dale, near her family’s homestead. During the dustbowl and depression era, the family temporarily moved to Boise City, Oklahoma, in order to survive the hard economic times. She attended school in Boise City for a short period of time. Upon the family's return to their homestead, Clara attended one year of her high school years in Seneca. She then moved near Abbott to help her sister and family and her remaining high school years were spent at Newton, where she met Travis. During World War II, Clara did a lot of traveling following Travis during his years in the Navy. She held various jobs, in many different locations. One of her longer jobs, during the war period, was working in airplane construction for Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego California. After the war, she and Travis settled in Springer, NM. She worked as a telephone operator and later on, she and Travis owned and operated the A & A Electric Company in Springer. In April 1952, Travis took a job with the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. They made Roy their lifelong home. One of Clara’s biggest accomplishments was her expertise and pride in being a homemaker and wonderful mother to her son Gary and her daughter Cheryl. During the time they were in school, Clara frequently served as a substitute teacher and was an active member of the Roy PTA. She was also an independent insurance agent for State Farm Insurance Company. After her family was grown, Clara worked at City Market, She later went to work at Floersheim Printing Company where she worked for almost 15 years.
She was a past member of the Springer Eastern Star. She held various offices in the Roy PTA and still belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary. She was an active member of the United Church of Roy. Both she and Travis were instrumental in developing the Harding County Senior Citizens centers through the Commission on Aging.
Clara loved her friends and her family. She is survived by her son Gary Wood of Albuquerque; daughter Cheryl Scott and husband Keith of Roy. Grandchildren Cynthia Orthman and husband Art of Eagle Nest, Jason Scott and wife Christina of Roy, Curtis Scott of Clovis; Jessica Wood of Fresno, CA, and Kayla Wood, also of Fresno, CA. Great-grandchildren Hunter Scott, Laney Scott and Destiny Tompkins all of Roy and Katelyn Orthman of Eagle Nest, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of good friends. A celebration of Clara’s life will be held at the Roy Cemetery on Wednesday, February 25th at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Roy, P.O. Box 185, Roy, NM.

Barbara Craig Vinall, age 76, of Tucumcari, NM, passed away early Monday morning in Arlington, Texas following an extended illness. Barbara was born October 23, 1932, at Roy, New Mexico. She was retired from the Tucumcari Public School System where she was an administrative assistant to the Superintendent. She also worked in the Tucumcari High School office. Surviving Barbara Vinall is her husband, George Vinall of Tucumcari; her daughter, Cidney Vinall and her husband, Terry Lynch of Los Angeles, California; Barbara's grandsons, Volk and Wade Vinall both of Texas and their mother, Barbara's daughter-in-law, Joan Vinall of Texas. Barbara was preceded in death by her son and Joan's husband, Mark Vinall. Also surviving is her brother-in-law, Kenneth Vinall and his wife, Wylene of Arizona and by her sister-in-law, June Vinall of Arizona, wife of her brother-in-law, Jim Vinall who also preceded her in death. Graveside services celebrating her life will be Thursday morning at 11:00 AM in The Roy Cemetery with Pastor Raymond R. Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Roy Cemetery. The family suggests, for those who wish, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Barbara Vinall
Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home, Tucumcari, New Mexico 575 461-3815. Published in the Quay County Sun on 1/21/2009

Sue Harris of Altus, OK died January 17, 2009

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