JAMES LEE GOBER
James Lee Gober, 74, of Stanley passed gently, but too quickly, into Heaven on July 10, 2008.
James was a retired lieutenant colonel, graduate of Albuquerque High School, the University of New Mexico, and received his masters degree from Chapel Hill, N.C. as a city and regional planner. In 1962 he worked as an intern for the National Capital Planning Commission in Washington, D.C. There, he caught the eye of Flash Gray, one of the world's great planners, who brought him to the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he became his successor. TVA's contract with USAID sent him to many parts of the world including the Ivory Coast, Portugal, Thailand and the Philippines. Their goal was to make people's lives better through use of technologies developed in the United States.
In 2000, after his career as planner and navigator in the 134th Air Refueling Group of the Tennessee Air National Guard, he returned to his native New Mexico and built a lovely home northeast of Stanley. There he became a gentleman rancher through the help of his neighbor and close friend Sam James. He raised some beautiful foals thanks to his dear friends George and Maria Davis. He loved to hunt elk with his brothers Rich and Buz and to be in the woods with horses and friends like Jerry Gladdish, Mike Sather and Frank Lueddeke whom he thought of as his own personal chef. He loved flying, and since the early 1950's had owned several small private planes. After all these years he kept in close contact with Mike White, legendary teacher and principal with Albuquerque Public Schools, who Jim had as a teacher at Lincoln Junior High.
He raised his children with love and respect and gentle discipline. And they adored him and will miss him everyday of their lives as will anyone whoever knew him. He is survived by his adoring wife Jamrat (Nit) and his children; Julie Ann Gober-Shelton and husband, Steve, Amy Elizabeth Gober-Shelton and husband Scott, Sarah Margaret Gober-Tennant and husband Harold, Ploy Chaikerd, Lizabeth Gober, Cindy Gober and James Gober. Also, his brothers, Richard and Betty Gober and Elgan Clayton (Buz) and Sheila Dardenne; sister Eileen Dale Thompson. He had an extra special helping of love for his seven precious grandchildren, Kate Lauren Shelton, Summer Lee Shelton, James William Shelton II, Hannah MacKenzie Shelton, Connor Scott Shelton, Cody McKinley Tennant and Kay Margaret Tennant. In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benevolence Fund at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Edgewood, where he also had many friends. Services were held at Good Shepherd on July 14.
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DELBERT "DEL" LEON REA
Delbert "Del" Leon Rea, 66, of Edgewood passed away on July 11, 2008 in Albuquerque.
Del was born on August 9, 1941 in Plainview, Texas to Claude E. and E. Merle (Henry) Rea. Del married Margaret "Maggie" Ann Sirginous on June 3, 1989; he was a lifetime member of the NRA, the Bighorn Gun Club, Firearms Engravers Guild of America, past member of the New Mexico Mounted Patrol and was a past commissioner of Edgewood Planning and Zoning Committee.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Merle Rea; brother, Danny Rea; and dog, Molly Rea. Del is survived by his father, Claude Rea; wife, Margaret "Maggie" Rea of Edgewood; son, Jonathan Rea of Lewisville, Texas; stepson, Christopher Atwood, of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Julie Rea; of Sanger, Texas; Jerri Cordeiro and husband Mike of Sanger, Texas; Amanda Rea of Las Cruces and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Darrell Rea of Canyon, Texas, David Rea of San Antonio, Texas and sister, Gayle Thomas of Tucumcari.
A viewing was held on July 15 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. A graveside funeral service was held on July 16 at the Memory Garden Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. Pallbearers were Larry Browning, Buddy Sandoval, David Knight, Kyle Perea, Shane Miller, Trevor Rea and Sterling Rea.
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ERNESTO VIGIL
Ernesto Vigil, 92, of Torreon passed away July 12, 2008 in Albuquerque with his loving family beside him.
Ernesto was born August 30, 1915 in Torreon to Antonio Jose and Rosarito (Lujan) Vigil. Ernesto married Carlota G. (Garcia) Vigil on December 16, 1935 in Manzano, N.M. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alicia Vigil; and brother, Pete Vigil. Ernesto is survived by his sons, Ernie Vigil and wife Melba; Gabriel Sanchez; Dan Vigil and wife Donna; Abe Vigil and wife Antoinet; daughters, Selena Lujan and husband Rosendo; Carol Chavez and husband Carmel; Onila Garcia and husband Mariano; brother, Tony Vigil; sisters, Lupita Martinez; Theresa Candelaria; Mary Aragon; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A Rosary was recited on July 14 at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon. A mass was held on July 15 at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon; Father Vincent Chavez and Father Virgil Furfaro will be officiated. Interment followed at the Torreon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Vigil, Matthew Lujan, Carl Chavez, David Garcia, Joseph Garcia, Greg Vigil and John Ray Vigil.
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THOMAS FLOYD WILSON
Thomas Floyd Wilson, 59, of McIntosh passed away on July 12, 2008 at his home in McIntosh.
Thomas was born on January 10, 1949 in Grand Island, Neb. to Claude Lavern and Geraldine (Scott) Wilson Sr. Thomas married Darcia K. Drago on June 2, 1967. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Richard "Dick" Wilson; Claude "Butch" Wilson Jr; and daughter-in-law, Heather Wilson. Thomas is survived by his mother, Geraldine Bone; wife Darcia Wilson; sons, Thomas Steven Wilson; Michael Brent Wilson and wife Amanda; Kevin John Wilson and wife Lacie; daughters, Lorissa Feikert and husband Scot; Shavawn Collier and husband Josh; daughter-in-law, DeAnn TenEyck; brother, Brad Bone; stepbrother, Steven Berry; sisters, Sally Wilson; Jacquie Smith; Kathy Delehant; Peggy Wilson; Sandy Vandorstan; DiAnna Wilson; Rita Toye; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A viewing was held on July 15 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. Funeral Services were held on July 16 at the Calvary Chapel of the Estancia Valley; Pastor Brian Piatt and Pastor Dave Wester officiated. Interment followed at the McIntosh Cemetery in McIntosh. Pallbearers were Michael Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Josh Collier, Seth Flores, Quinn Feikert and Scot Feikert. Honorary Pallbearers were Ethan TenEyck, Tristan Collier, Zech Wilson, Jacob Wilson and Thomas S. Wilson. Memorials can be made to the family.
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DANA BETH VICKREY WILDMAN
Dana Beth Vickrey Wildman, 47, of Edgewood passed away on July 11, 2008 at her home in Edgewood.
Dana was born on August 12, 1960, in Albuquerque to Allen Norwood Vickrey and Wana Beth Fox-Schalles. Dana married Bruce Craig Wildman on August 1, 1987 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her father and infant son, Daniel Wildman.
Dana was the valedictorian for Shallowater High School in 1978, and she was a graduate of Texas Tech in 1981. Dana was the comptroller for the New Mexico Credit Union for 19 years. Dana is survived by her husband, Bruce C. Wildman of Edgewood; sons, Trevor, Spencer, and daughter, Bethany, all of Edgewood; her mother, Wana Beth Fox-Schalles of Mountainair; stepmother, Judy Vickrey; mother-in-law, Florence Eggman Wildman; and brothers, Allen Neal Vickrey and wife Janet; Dean Everett Vickrey; Charles Leston Vickrey and wife Sharon and Nathan Jay Vickrey.
A viewing will be held on Friday at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A second viewing will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Moriarty. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moriarty; Pastor Tom Schenk will be officiating. Internment will follow at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Cedarvale. Pallbearers are Charles L. Vickrey, Dean E. Vickrey, Allen N. Vickrey, Mike Draper, Chris Brannen and Doug Bency. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Portales.
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HANK ALLEN LEASURE
Hank Allen Leasure, 43, of Jones Okla. passed from this life July 12, 2008, at his home in Jones.
Hank was born March 15, 1965, in Albuquerque to Charles and Helen (Hunton) Leasure. Hank was a member of the Choctaw Bible Baptist Church and had a great love of motorcycles.
Hank was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Leasure, and two brothers; Charles Jon Leasure and Roy Scott Leasure. He is survived by his father, Charles Leasure, and his wife, Clyrice; three children, Danielle Nichol, Hank Allen and Randi Christine; four sisters, Wanda Constable, Sandra Watts, DeAnn Starkweather and Paula Wharton; as well as a host of other family members and friends.
Interment will be in Estancia.
GUY H. GAUTHIER
Guy H. Gauthier of Tijeras, born Nov. 2, 1940, in Athol, Mass., passed away peacefully on July 22, 2008.
He is survived by is loving wife of 43 years, Louise Gauthier; daughter Denise White and husband Jimmie; son Jeff Gauthier and wife Cindi, all of Tijeras; grandchildren Zachary, Cody, Casey, James, Briana; brother David Gauthier and wife Shirl of Florida; sister-in-law Gail Cole of California; and many extended family members.
Guy proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1962 to 1965. He was an independent agent for Equitable Life and Casualty Insurance Company for 31 years. He was known for his Christian faith, love for people and pets, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was very dedicated to his family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11:00 a.m., at Tijeras First Baptist Church, 11820 Hwy 337. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tijeras Baptist Church, P.O. Box 58, 87059.
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REYNALDA C. TAPIA
Reynalda C. Tapia, 88, of Moriarty passed away on Aug. 10, 2008, at her home with her loving family beside her.
Reynalda was born on Nov. 13, 1919, in La Palma, N.M., to Julian and Concepcion (Pino) Chavez. Reynalda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank; daughters, Maria Rita Tapia and Brablia Tapia; sons, Julian Tapia and Johnny Tapia; sister, Dora Encinias; and brothers, Victor Chavez and Dale Chavez.
She is survived by son, Pete C. Tapia and wife Martha; daughters, Margie Olivas and husband Mark; May Orona and husband David; brother, Asencion (Johnnie) Chavez; sister, Piedad Martinez; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited Aug. 13 by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ladies Society. A Mass will be celebrated Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Father Hyginus Anuta will be officiating. Cremains will be interred after the Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery.
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