NATION/OBITUARIES
Roswell Daily Record
OBITUARIES
Juan C. Ortega
Juan C. Ortega passed away, Jan. 16, 2011, at his home in Roswell. He was bor n on March 13, 1958, to Guadalupe Ortega and Dora Carrillo Ortega. A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, 1 p.m., at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 20, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. He was a member of Old Paths Baptist Church and enjoyed working with wood and making plaques, rolling pigeons, and listening to music, whether it be oldies, country, or Spanish. He was a very family oriented man who loved low-rider cars, pit bulls, and cracking jokes. He was always making people laugh and smile. He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his children: Albert and wife Sonia Ortega, Juan Ortega and Ashley Ortega, all of Roswell; granddaughters: Arianna, Anabel, Nadiah, Aceya, and Diamond Ortega; mother of his children, Lorraine Ortega; brothers: Carmen Ortega, of Chino, Calif., Steve Ortega and wife Cicilia, of Roswell, and Arthur Ortega and wife Edith, of Duhnump, Nev.; sisters: Julia Losey, of Hager man, Connie Castillo and husband Joe, of Roswell, Lupita Rue and husband Amos, of Ruidoso, Stella Diaz and husband Raymond, of LaLuz, Peterson, of Louise Roswell, and Edna Lanning and husband Mike, of Lansing, Mich.; numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews, great-greatnieces, and great-greatnephews. He was preceded in death by his mater nal grandparents, Aubrano and Rosalita Carrillo; pater nal grandparents, Car men and Jesusita Ortega; his parents, Guadalupe and Dora Ortega; sister-in-law, Lita Ortega; and brothers-in law: David Velasco and Clif f Losey. Pallbearers will be: Albert Ortega, Cruz Ortega, Tye Lem, Ar mando Barragon, John Isaacs, Gerard Guiterrez, Anthony Sanchez, and Mike Peterson. Honorary pallbearers will be: Ashley Ortega, Sonia Ortega, Connie Marie Gutierrez, Sarah Isaacs, Jose Olivarez, Rudy Cartier, James Ortega and Josh Ortega. 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 & Crematory. Be At Peace Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow. The same everlasting father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and everyday. Either he will shield you from suffering or he will give you unfailing strength to beat it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.
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William “Bill” McMullen
Dorothy E. Felio
Dorothy E. Felio funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Dorothy E. Felio, age 93, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2011. Rev. Matt Brooks with First Baptist Church will officiate. Dorothy was born on Dec. 1, 1917, in Plover, Wis. to Irving and Flossy Brown. They have both preceded her in death as well as three brothers and eight sisters. Dorothy married Elmer Earl Felio on June 18, 1941, in LaCrosse, Wis. He retired after 20 years as a chief master sergeant at Walker Air Force Base, Roswell. He also preceded her in death. Their son, Larry Felio, also preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Elnor Downs, and her husband, Phil, of Roswell; Bonnie Genelle Felio, wife of Larry Felio, who preceded her in death of Midland; sisters: Floetta Barton of Ooltewah, Tenn. and Reva Jones of Monroe Wis.; sister-in-law; Irene Belmore of Stevens Point, Wis.; six grandchildren: Shariene Felio Sessions (Daryl) of Lubbock; Tamara Downs Trice (Jeff) of North Richland Hills, Texas; David Felio (Roxy) of Flower Mound Texas; Derek Downs (Cathy) of Flower Mound, Texas; Christina Felio of Dallas, Texas; Mary Felio Galeas (Eduin) of Midland, Texas and 10 greatgrandchildren. In her early days, Dorothy was a schoolteacher in a oneroom schoolhouse, first through eighth grade. After marriage she was a housewife, mother and faithful support for her husband. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church where she dearly loved her Sunday school class and many friends. When she became homebound, she was very grateful to the First Baptist Church television ministry for providing the opportunity for her to worship at home. Friends may pay respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels .com Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Memorials can be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 777, Roswell, NM 88202 or The Jireh Min-
Memorial services will be held at T rinity United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2011, at 2 p.m. for William “Bill” McMullen, 79, who passed away on Jan. 15, 2011, at his residence. Rev. Dr. Ruth Fowler of Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Bill was born on May 6, 1931, in Macomb, Ill., to John and Alice Delbridge McMullen. They have both preceded him in death. He moved to Roswell in 1996, after retiring as an iron worker. He married Susan Ozanich on Sept. 1, 2001, in Roswell. She survives him at the home. Bill is also survived by one son, Bruce Wood, and wife Jamie, of Roswell; step-daughter Joan Jump and her husband, Larry Jr., of Roswell; grandchild, Serise Apodaca, and her husband, Tommy; one great-grandchild, JayLynn Apodaca; also two special friends: Vicky Stenersen, of Colman, S.D. and Alice Wood, of Roswell. Friends may pay respects online at wwwlagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
William Armstrong McCubbing
daughter, Heather, and husband Peter Flores, and grand-dog Shotzy; his son, Andrew McCubbing, and granddaughter Linsy-Ann, and grandson Lane; stepdaughter Stephanie, and granddaughter Jasmine Skjold; his sister, Nan, and husband Murray; brothers Andrew and wife Marion, Robert, Alex and wife Jennifer; plus numerous nieces and nephews; his wife, Helen-Mae, of the family home; and his special friends Nan and Chuck Gardner, Gary and Nancy Brooks and the very special people of Villa Park. Funeral services will be held at at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at St. Peter’s Church. Immediately after the service a reception will be held at Villa Park Clubhouse, 410 E. 23rd St. Willie liked to be comfortable, so casual dress is requested. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Kymera and ENMMC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Good Samaritan.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Truth or Consequences; a sister, Connie Conway, of Washington; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Jim and Lee Swope, of Alamogordo; and one nephew, Thomas Conway, of Washington. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in honor of Jean Hale. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home & C r e m a t o r y .
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One must pass beyond the range of this world’s joy and pain — out into the greater life: the other must remain — to make the best of what is left, with aching heart to bear — the silence of any empty room and of a vacant chair. But around the mourners, words of hope like light are shed —“Blessed are they,” the good Lord said, “They shall be comforted.” Patience Strong Friends may pay their respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.co m. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Billy Ray Walker
Rose Vocarro DiPaolo
A rosary will be held by The Catholic Daughters of America at Assumption Parish at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. A memorial service for Rose will be held at 9:30 a.m. Father Andrew Miles will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at South Park Cemetery. A reception with family and friends will follow.
Jean Hale
William Ar mstrong McCubbing was born Feb. 13, 1939, in Bo’Ness Scotland; he was the first of seven brothers and sisters. He met his first love, Sheena Watson, and they were married and, due to the sponsorship of Eddie and Nancy Clanahan moved to California. Willie was a coal miner, dairy worker, worked for “Caterers to the Stars” and in aerospace; he loved to dance, sing, shoot darts and play bingo. He retired to Roswell in 1995, where he went to work for Pioneer Bank, then Budget Inn and finally part time at Allsup’s. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Joanna McCubbing; his first wife, Sheena; brothers, Walter and George; sisterin-law Janette; and stepson Stephen Skjold. He leaves behind his
Memorial services for Jean Hale, 83, of Roswell, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Whitehead officiating. Jean passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, in Lubbock, Texas. Jean was born to Samuel Andrew Swope and Johnnie Elizabeth Brumment Swope on May 16, 1927, in Alamogordo. She lived there until the 10th grade and moved to California. She lived there a while, then they moved to Washington and back to California, before ending up in Roswell in 1967. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Penny Chapman, of Roswell, Sean Miller, of Roswell, and Jennifer Cherry and husband Curtis, of
As of late Thursday, 125 had been arrested, including four who were already behind bars. Holder called the arrests “an important and encouraging step forward in disrupting La Cosa Nostra’s operations.” But he and others also cautioned that the mob, while having lost some of the swagger of the John Gotti era, is known for adapting to adversity and finding
new ways of making money and spreading violence. “Members and associates of La Cosa Nostra are among the most dangerous criminals in our country,” Holder said. “The very oath of allegiance swor n by these Mafia members during their initiation ceremony binds them to a life of crime.” In the past, the FBI has aggressively pursued and
Wanda Jo Curry
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Christ’s Church for Wanda Jo Curry, 85, of Roswell, who passed away on Jan. 18, 2011. Pastor Gerry Chavez of Christ’s Church will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery. Wanda was born on March 25, 1925, in Hagerman to Harry and Bessie Shaw. Her parents have preceded her in death as well as her husband, Doyle Eugene Curry, a son, four brothers and three sisters. Wanda is survived by her daughters: Sandy Chavez and her husband, Satty, of Roswell and Cindy Charles and her husband, Peter, of Garland, Texas; sister, Fern Inzarella, of California; three grandsons: Michael Chavez and his wife, Diane, Derrick Chavez and his wife, Alisha, and Christopher Charles; five great-grandchildren: Kaelie Chavez, Madison Chavez, Avery Chavez, Austin Chavez and Faith Chavez. Pallbearers will be: Peter Charles, Satty Chavez, Michael Chavez, Derrick Chavez, Jimmy Barnes and George Chavez. Wanda was of the Christian faith. One is Called One is called and one is left to face what lies ahead — One must go and one must stay the unmapped road to tread … Few or many be the years of grey or golden sky — but in the end it comes to this: the little word, goodbye.
Graveside services for Billy Ray Walker, 83, of Roswell, will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. at South Park Cemetery, with Doug Austin officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the family present to accept condolences from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Billy passed away on Jan. 18, 2011, after a two and a half Syear battle with cancer. Billy was born Aug. 14, 1927, to Charley Garret Walker and Esther Hale Walker in Midland, Texas. He married Wanda Carter on July 17, 1947, in Roswell. He retired with Atmos Gas Company after 32 years of dedicated employment. He loved to talk and tell his stories and he never met a stranger. He played a mean game of solitaire, and loved to read and watch Westerns. He enjoyed fishing and watching cartoons with the kids. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Wanda Walker; his children: Lucille Teeter and husband Eugene, of San Antonio, Jimmy Walker, of Lamesa, Texas, and Terry Walker, of Lamesa, Texas; three grandchildren: Brad Teeter, of Austin, Texas, Courtney Teeter, and Laurel Lee, of San Antonio; a great-granddaughter, Daria Lee, of San Antonio; a sister, Geraldine Jones, of Lamesa, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Ortis Walker, Wallace Walker and Delton Walker; and a sister, Charlene Jones. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home & Crematory.
More than 120 busted in northeast Mafia crackdown NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history Thursday, charging 127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades. Past investigations have resulted in strategic strikes aimed at crippling individual crime families. This time, authorities
used a shotgun approach, with some 800 federal agents and police officers making scores of simultaneous arrests stemming from different mob investigations in New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. They also used fanfare: Attor ney General Eric Holder made a trip to New York to announce the operation at a news conference with the city’s top law enforcement officials.
imprisoned the leadership of the city’s five Italian mob families, only to see ambitious underlings fill the vacancies, said Janice Fedarcyk, head of the FBI’s New York office. “We deal in reality, and the reality is that the mob, like nature, abhors a vacuum,” she said. However, the FBI has gained a recent advantage by cultivating a crop of mob figures willing to
wear wires and testify against gangsters in exchange for leniency in their own cases. “The vow of silence that is part of the oath of omerta is more myth than reality today,” she said. In the latest cases, authorities say turncoats recorded thousands of conversations of suspected mobsters. Investigators also tapped their phones.