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Orlidia Fresquez
Orlidia Brady Fresquez, 91, went home to her heavenly father on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She passed peacefully, with dignity, surrounded by her adoring family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Andrew; her brothers, Max Brady, William Brady, Er milo Brady, Leroy Brady and Elmo Brady; sisters, Bartola Jean Brady Smith and Prestinia Brady. She is survived by her brother Billy Joe Brady, and three daughters, Della Neria (Fidel), Joyce Strupp (John), Roberta Rousseau, and son Andy Fresquez. Orlidia had six loving grandchildren, Stacy Sheehan (Neil), Jill Rucka (Ben), Kristen Neria (Roxanne), Eric Neria, Jeff Neria and Paul Rousseau, and was blessed with 12 greatgrandchildren. Born in the Hondo Valley to William and Rosarita Brady and into a family of nine children, Orlidia led a varied life on the far m, sometimes idyllic, sometimes tough as nails. As the eldest daughter, Orlidia had to help with the other children, doing a lot of the household chores, cooking and cleaning, which prepared her for a life of caring lovingly for her own family of four. She often carried buckets of food down the hill to the orchard to feed her parents and siblings at lunch break. She also helped with taking care of the livestock and tending the garden. She grew up in the footsteps of her brothers Max, Ermilo and Elmo, who influenced her education as they all finished high school. She finished high school at age 19, because she stayed at home a year to care for her mom and newborn brother Billy Joe. She graduated from Hondo High School at the old building on Highway 70. She wanted to become a secretary, but instead she got married to Andrew Fresquez, who used to buy corn from her father just to get a chance to visit Orlidia. They married March 19, 1942, in Carrizozo. They came to live in Picacho, with Andrew’s family. There they raised their four children. She taught and prepared them for school. She took them for long walks up in the hills and down on the farm. The family moved to
Roswell in the 1960s, where Orlidia taught kindergarten at Saint Peter School. Her life took a turn in 1985 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Her love of nature and flowers remained throughout her struggle with the disease. Above all, Orlidia was a devout Catholic, who cherished her family, loved her flowers and watering her gardens. The two things that lasted until her last day were her prayers and her devotion to her son Andy. She will be missed as she was loved by her family every single day. The family would like to express its gratitude to Carolina Jimenez who was a dedicated caregiver during the last six years of her decline. If you’re considering a donation, please make one to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Orlidia’s name. As she loved and appreciated the beauty of flowers, please buy a flower for a friend, sign your organ donor card, or do something for someone in need. Please celebrate Orlidia’s life: Rosary and viewing on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 7p.m., Assumption Catholic Church, 2808 N. Kentucky Ave., 575-6229898. Mass at Assumption and burial to follow on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 12:10 p.m., in South Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Neria, Paul Rousseau, Paul Brady, Neil Sheehan, Ben Rucka and Jason Montoya. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
Tonya Kay Barela
A vigil rosary for Tonya Kay Barela, 43, is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2011, at 7 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church, 2808 N. Kentucky Ave. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 12:10 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Bill McCann officiating. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery. Tonya went to meet her maker on March 10, 2011. Tonya, along with her twin sister Sonya Renee Bishop, who preceded her in death, was born in Portales, April 18, 1967, to Irene Garcia and Jimmie Bishop Sr. Tonya graduated from Roswell High School in 1985. On Oct. 18, 1986, Tonya married Greg Barela, who survives her. Tonya is survived by her husband; son Stephen Gregory Barela; daughter Kristian Nicole Chavira and husband Jose Sr.; grandson Jose Ricardo Jr.; and granddaughter Amari Marie. Tonya enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved more than the
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world itself. Tonya was known to her grandchildren as “Mima,” and will be missed greatly by them. Tonya’s greatest joy in her life were her daughter and son. She lovingly referred to her daughter as Monkey and her son as Sugar Bear. She was extremely proud of both of them. Tonya is also survived by her mother Irene Gallegos, brother Jimmy Bishop Jr., sister Jimmie Lou Garcia and husband Tomas, sister Tammy Mendiola and husband Danny, sister Linda Barreras, all of Roswell; sister Karen Gallegos, of Albuquerque; sister Susan Locke, of Alamogordo; mother-in-law Lucy Barela and husband Cruz Sr., sister-in-law Corina Gonzales and husband Johnny Ray, all of Roswell; sister-in-law Debbie Escobar and husband Daniel, and brotherin-law Cruz Jr., all of Bakersfield, Calif. Tonya was preceded in death by twin sister Sonya Renee Bishop, father Jimmy Bishop Sr., stepfather Chris Gallegos, grandmother Lola Molina, and grandfather Jose M. Garcia. Tonya worked for Easter n New Mexico Medical Center and the Chaves County Financial Office for many years. She had a passion for everything that she did. She loved working outdoors and figuring out her dream house by looking through her piles of magazines. Pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews, John Garcia, Gabriel Mendiola, Diana Garcia, Daniel “Baby Dan” Mendiola, Andrew “Nano” Barreras, Anthony Barreras, Adam Barreras and Calvin Barreras. Honorary pallbearers will be all her nephews, nieces, great-nephews and greatnieces. Tonya loved her nieces and nephews with all her heart. Tonya also valued the time she was able to spend with her friends. Tonya will be greatly missed by all who knew her. “Tonya (Mom), We Love you forever, We like you for always, as long as we’re living, our love you’ll have, and in our memory you will be.” Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are being handled by Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
27, 2011, in Roswell, after a long illness. Jewell was born Aug. 24, 1917, in Campbell, Mo., to Lester Crawford and Elsie Allen Crawford. She married Billy Ray Crow on Aug. 12, 1949, in Carlsbad. She lived in Carlsbad until his death in 1992, when she moved to Roswell to be near her daughter, Nancy Moore. In addition to her daughter Nancy, she is survived by her daughters, Stephany Wilson (husband, Thomas), of Placitas, and Judith LeBus, of Midland, Texas; grandchildren, four Stephany Moore (husband, Alan Kerr), Garth Moore (wife, Sarah Zolad), Lauren Atkinson, and R yan Thompson (wife, Amy); three great-grandchildren, Lillien Moore, Emerson Moore and Azure Atkinson; and a sister Julia Beaune of Flint, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister, Josephine Straley; a brother, Earl Crawford; and a son-in-law, Jack LeBus. Jewell worked at automotive parts manufacturing companies in Flint, before moving to Carlsbad. In Carlsbad, she was a secretary at Potash Company of America, and, for many years, was secretary to the superintendent of the Carlsbad Public Schools until her retirement. She was a member of the Carlsbad Pilot Club, an organization of business women. The family is grateful for care given to her by the staff of Villa del Rey, Maribel Sanchez, of Frontier Home Health Care, and for all others who helped care for her during her illness. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the donor’s preferred charity, or to the Roswell Public Library, 301 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Richard Earl Brown
Jewell Laverne Crow
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday. March 19, 2011, at Carlsbad Cemetery, in Carlsbad, for Jewell Laverne Crow, 93, who passed away Feb.
Richard Earl “Dick” Brown was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Durham, N.C., to James and Margaret Brown, who preceded him in death. Dick attended Durham city schools and after graduation joined the Air Force and after a brief career, received numerous awards from his service in Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada. He was promoted to airman 1st class while stationed there. In 1958, Dick was transferred to Walker Air Force Base, where he was
Roswell Daily Record later honorably discharged. Dick then went to work for Bell Gas and was employed there from 1959 until present. He was a passionate member of the Elks Club and former president of the Noon Optimist Club. On April 4, 1969, he married his loving wife Millie Brown, who survives him. He is survived by one sister, Vesta Council of McKinney, Texas. He is also survived by his four children, Michael W. Brown and his wife Judy, of Albuquerque, Kendall and Lori Brown, of Albuquerque, Tobie Fouratt, and her husband E.J., of Roswell, Bob Brown, of Roswell; his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, James Brown and his wife Stephanie, and their sons Cameron and Lucas, of Albuquerque, David Brown and his wife Kacy, and their daughter Landry of Overland Park, Kan., Lesley Brown, of Albuquerque, Cody Fouratt, of Phoenix, Eric Fouratt, of Roswell, and Zachary Brown, of Phoenix. Dick’s greatest joy in life was his grandchildren. Dick and Millie travelled literally thousands of miles and spent countless hours following and supporting their grandchildren in all their activities. He was an avid golfer and shared many wonderful years with his golfing buddies. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends and family. His annual fishing trip was a yearly highlight. He was the strength of the family and will be greatly missed. He has left many fond memories to all who knew him. Special thanks and appreciation to the wonderful, caring staff at Vista Care, especially Jody Rodgers, our new special friend, and Becky, Theresa, Joe, Stacy, Garth, Chris and Andre and Dr. Evan Nelson No services will be held at this time per his request. A celebration of his life will be held with family at a later date.
William P. McIntosh V
Memorial services will be held at LaGrone Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 10 a.m., for William P. McIntosh V, 45, who passed away on March 9, 2011. William was born on July 5, 1965, in Alliance, Neb., to William P. McIntosh IV and Betty Parkin McIntosh. His mother and grandparents preceded him in death. William was a skilled mechanic and draftsman and machinist. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for PDQ, in Denver, service manager for John Deere, in
Artesia, designer, engineer and draftsman for Boar Corp., in Roswell. He also worked with his father, who taught him his trade. William loved stock car racing and won several championships. His hobbies also included gold prospecting and drawing. William is survived by his wife Jeaneen McIntosh; son William P. McIntosh VI, of Roswell; daughter Jordan Grill, of Las Cruces; grandson Jarrett Reiners; father Bill McIntosh IV and wife Shirley; sisters, Jenifer McIntosh, Carrie Conner and Jamie Ambs and her husband Pete, all of Roswell; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may pay respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Norma J. Shepherd
1930-2011 WILLCOX, Ariz. — Norma J. Shepherd, of Willcox, died at home on Feb. 25, 2011, at the age of 80. Norma was born in Dean, Iowa, on Dec. 14, 1930, and was the youngest child of Carl and Blanch (Davison) Crow’s nine children. She was a loving homemaker, and very active in her church in Roswell, N.M., where she lived for more than 37 years prior to moving to Willcox. Norma was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Willcox. On March 17, 1950, in Bloomfield, Iowa, she married William “Bill” Shepherd, who survives her. Also surviving are her sons, Ronald (Debby) of Canada, and Bill (Laura), of Ft. Worth, Texas; and her daughters, Diand Benedict and Donna (James) Reid, both of Roswell, and Joy Jackson, of Phoenix. The oldest sibling Margie Watkins of Phoenix, five grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and a host of special caregivers also survive her. Preceding her in death were her son Mike, her two grandsons, David and Patrick Shepherd, and seven brothers and sisters. Memorial services were held on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at the First Southern Baptist Church of Willcox. Contributions may be made to either the First Southern Baptist Church c/o Women’s Mission Unit or Hospice, PO Box 115, Willcox, AZ 85644.
Douglas Whitman
Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Douglas Whitman, 77, who passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, at his home. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.