B6 Sunday, December 19, 2010 OBITUARIES
John A. Barnett Jr.
John A. Barnett Jr. died on Dec. 10, 2010, in Gilbert, Ariz. John was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, to John and Louise (Doyle) Barnett. John enlisted in the Navy in 1945, receiving a World War II Victory Medal and an honorable discharge in 1948. He also received an honorable discharge from the Navy Reserves as a lieutenant commander in 1961. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1949 with a degree in petroleum engineering and geology and spent most of his professional career as a consulting geologist. He founded a geological mapping service called Structurmaps, which became an important factor in oil and gas exploration in the western United States. He also managed exploration for Hanson Oil Company’s Rocky Mountain Division, and worked for the Seaboard Oil Company as a geologist and for his father supervising the drilling of oil wells throughout the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. John also managed KSWS, a radio and television station in Roswell, N.M. However, his love of nature found him working for the National Parks Service at Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Yellowstone and Mount Rainier. He wrote several of the park brochures, even taking many of the photographs that were used in those booklets and by “National Geographic� magazine. He enjoyed baseball, basketball, handball, flying, scuba diving, reading and traveling with Kay, his wife of 39 years. They have lived in Arizona on and off for about 20 years. John loved the history of this state and introduced many visitors to its wonders through his company, Rainbow Tours. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary (Lockyer), and is survived by his wife, Kay, and family: Gene, William, Robert (and Rita), Adam and Amy Barnett; Larry Clark; Susan and Eric MacIver; Cindy (and Roger) Lidman; Mark Platt; and Robin and Deven Mobley. John leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love for his family and all living creatures, especially dogs. He will be deeply missed.
Peggy Ann Miller
Peggy Ann Miller (Wilkinson, Krutzsch) died Nov. 24, 2010. She died in Port Angeles, Wash., while visiting friends. Peggy was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., Jan. 13, 1943. Growing up in Crawfordsville and Jacksonville,
OBITUARIES Fla., she spent time with many people who became her lifelong friends. She graduated from Crawfordsville High School, class of 1961. She raised two sons with husband Bryson Wilkinson, also from Crawfordsville. The family resided in several places in both Colorado and New Mexico. She was proud to earn a teaching degree from Eastern New Mexico in 1991. She taught English and reading to many special children in New Mexico and Indiana over a 20-year career. She returned to Crawfordsville and married Joe Krutszch in 1994. She spent time visiting family and making new friends traveling between New Mexico and Indiana. This past spring she retired from teaching and traveled to Washington state. She is survived by her sons Brad Wilkinson and family of Las Cruces, N.M., and Craig Wilkinson and family of Albuquerque, N.M. Her dog, Lilly, has a new home in Washington. A private family gathering will take place to remember Peggy. In remembrance of Peggy, friends are encouraged to make a donation to their local animal shelter.
Virginia Lee Owen
Virginia Lee Owen, 83, of Roswell passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Virginia was born to Irby Warren and Emma Bailey Warren on June 14, 1927, Memphis, Tenn., in although the doctor held her birth certificate over for two additional days. She married James David Owen on May 5, 1945, in Memphis, Tenn. She admired arts and crafts, loved the family reunions, shopping, and spending time with friends and family. She has been a member of the Roswell community since 2003, after moving from Albuquerque, N.M. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who loved her. She will be gone forever but not forever gone. Those left behind to cherish her memory are two sons, Daniel Irby Owen and Randall Lee Owen, both of Roswell; four granddaughters, Amanda Lynn Serna, Megan Lesley Owen, Monica Rose Owen, all of Albuquerque, N.M., and Crystalynn Dawn Owen of New Albany, Miss.; a grandson, Thomas John Carl Owen of Albuquerque, N.M.; and two great-granddaughters, Maggie Maria Christenson of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Sierra L ynn Serna of Albuquerque, N.M. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Owen, in 2001; two sons, James Carl
Owen in 1979 and Gerald David Owen in 2001; a great-grandson, Aiden James Owen in 2004; two grandsons, Bryce Daniel Owen in 2001 and Jason Daniel Owen in 2001; two daughter -in-laws, Holy Owen in 2001 and Sarah Jane Owen in 2005; and two brothers, William Paul Warren in 1992 and James Warren in 1956. Please share your memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Cremation was under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Estolanito ‘Rick’ Sambrano
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at St. Jude Catholic Church in San Patricio, N.M., for Estolanito “Rick� Sambrano, age 56, who passed away Dec. 17, 2010. Deacon Bob Racicot will officiate with interment to follow at the San Patricio Cemetery. Rick was born on May 23, 1954, in Roswell, N.M., to Henry Sambrano and Mable Sanchez; they have preceded him in death. Rick is survived by a girlfriend, Leti Rojas Garcia of Juarez, Mexico; sons Juan Ricardo, Rueben and Jose; daughters Sandra, Jennifer and Ariana; brothers Mario Sanchez of Roswell, Bobby Sanchez of Hondo, David Clements of Roswell, Daniel Clements of Roswell, Darrell Clements of Roswell, Dewayne Clements of Roswell, Cecil Clements of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Donald Ray Clements of Oklahoma City, Okla; sisters Sarah Mendoza of Antwerp, Ohio, Donna Lopez of Artesia and Tama Kittle of Dell City, Okla.; five grandchildren; and stepfather Don Clements. Pallbearers will be Mario Sanchez, Bobby Sanchez, David Clements, Daniel Clements, Gino Lopez and Albert Lopez. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Sanchez, Darrell Clements, Dewayne Clements and Magdelena Montano. He was a bus driver for the Paisano Charter. Friends may pay their respects online at
www.lagronefuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lagrone Funeral Chapel.
William Rose
A Celebration of Life Service for William Benjamin Rose Jr., 56, of Roswell will be held Dec. 21, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Grace Community Church with Pastor Sean Lee officiating.
William, known to many as Bill, was received by our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. We rejoice he is now out of all pain and suffering. William was born on March 27, 1954, to William Sr. and Nina Rose in Newburgh, N.Y. He was a very patient man who enjoyed cooking for his family, spending time outdoors, helping people, and had a “green thumb� that could grow anything. He loved his animals and sharing his faith in the Lord with those in need. He always prayed for “peace� in Jerusalem. His favorite TV program was “Tommy and Al Cooper� on GLC. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his significant other of the family home, April Scott; her children, which he loved as his own, Tausha Lee, Christina Austin and Seth Loggins, all of Roswell; grandchildren Nathanael Lee, Rion Lee and Gabriel Austin; two brothers, Frank Rose of New Paltz, N.Y., and Larry Rose and wife, Tabitha, of Hagerman; a sister, Kathy Rose; his mother, Nina Ruvolo Rose of New Paltz, N.Y.; an aunt, Josephine Ruvolo of New Paltz, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, William B. Rose Sr., and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Cremation was under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Roswell Daily Record Munoz of Dexter; sister: Juanita Campos and her husband, Frank, of Dexter and special nephew Tony Saldana; 10 grandchildren: Michael and his wife, Josie, Jeff Silva, Naomi Gutierrez and her husband, Freddie Jr., Stephanie Silvas and her husband, Joe Jr., Eric Sosa and his wife, Mayela, Ricardo and Anthony Jimenez, Orlando Jr. and Elijah Rodriguez, and James Hill.; 20 great-grandchildren: Michael Jr. and Matthew Silva, Desiree, Jordan, Meagan, Izela and Ethan Gutierrez, Alyssa and Caleb Silva, Dominique, Joel and Noah Silvas, Tommy and Joshua Hill, Damyn Rodriguez, Gabriel Jimenez, Abigail, Joseph, Danielle and Jaden Contreras; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pilar was a housewife and was very active in her church. She was very proud of the family she had, and looked forward every Sunday to her family spending time together. Being of the Baptist faith, she knew she would be reunited with her husband and together they would spend the rest of eternity in Heaven. Pallbearers will be grandsons Orlando Rodriguez Jr., Elijah Rodriguez, Ricardo Jimenez, Anthony Jimenez, Jeff Silva and James Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Michael Silva and Eric Sosa, and also granddaughters Naomi Gutierrez and Stephanie Silvas. The family would like to give special thanks to Vista Care Hospice, Dr. Margaret Denton, J & J Home Health Care Services, and granddaughter and personal caregiver, Stephanie Silvas for their continued love, care and support. You may give your condolences online at: www.lagronefuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Pilar H. Rodriguez
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Pilar H. Rodriguez, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2010. Michael Silva, her grandson, will officiate with interment at Hagerman Cemetery. Pilar was born on Oct. 30, 1930, in Sierra Blanca, Texas, to Victorio Hernandez and Lorenza Munoz. They have preceded her in death. Pilar married Jim B. Rodriguez on Jan. 9, 1949, in Dexter, N.M. He also has preceded her in death, as well as three brothers, Julio Hernandez, Enrique Hernandez and Manuel Hernandez. She is survived by a son: Orlando Rodriguez and his wife, Sonya, of Roswell; four daughters: Carolyn Silva and her husband, Frank, of Hagerman, Sara Boling and her husband, James, of Roswell, Susie Earnest and her husband, Mark, of Roswell and Sylvia Calzada and her husband, Jessie, of Roswell; brother: Alex
Belson V. Lucero
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Assumption Catholic Church for Belson V. Lucero, 81, who passed away Dec. 16, 2010, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at Assumption Catholic
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Church. Fr. Bill McCann O.F.M. of Assumption Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Belson was born on April 28, 1929, in Arabela, N.M., to Amarante and Rebecca Villescas Lucero. Both parents preceded him death. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margie Vigil Lucero; brothers, Eloy Candalaria, Grencano Candalaria and Belois Candalaria; and sisters, Noyla Savadra, Sally Bell and Lucilla Fresquez. He is survived by his sons, Alex Lucero and James Lucero; daughter, Teresa Lucero; grandchildren, Karen Salayandia, Leann Sisneros, Annette Lucero, Cameron Lucero, Zachary Lucero and Noah Lucero; great-grandchildren, Alysa Salayandia and Aaron Salayandia; sisters, Betty Chavez and Helen Trujillo; and brothers, Aristeo Lucero, Elon Lucero and Gliserio Lucero. Belson was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. He was a self-employed barber in Roswell. have A r r an gem en t s been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.
When I Have Gone When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on, so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear, all of my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say, “Welcome Home.�
Dorothy Edna Hobbs Meeks Kittrell
Services are pending at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory for Dorothy Edna Hobbs Meeks Kittrell of Roswell, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Artesia, N.M.
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