Cody Lavall Bokatzian
Oct. 29, 1974 - Jan. 3, 2008
Cody Lavall Bokatzian came into this world Oct. 29, 1974, and rode on into the Skye on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008.
Cody Bo was the coolest Kat everywhere he went, whether it was climbing and boarding mountains in Colorado, riding the waves in Hawaii, building up the world one iron structure at a time, or surfing the concrete anywhere possible, or better yet, impossible.
Cody will be greatly missed but his legend will live on forever.
A dedication will be at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Aztec Skate Park, followed by a celebration at 2 p.m. at the Aztec Civic Center.
Donations are being accepted at Four Corners Community Bank for the Cody Bo Skate Park Memorial, which will help grow the most killer Skate Park in all of the land.
John Christopher "Chris" Booth
Feb. 19, 1943 - Jan. 3, 2008
In a surprising turn of events, John Christopher "Chris" Booth, 64, of Farmington, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008. He was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to John Newton Booth and Jean McLennan Booth Evans.
Chris is survived by his wife, Marguerite; his two daughters, Sarah Elisabeth of Houston, Texas, and Stephanie Barth of Flemington, N.J.; his son-in-law, Christopher Barth; and his beloved grandchildren, Max and Madeleine.
A lawyer and "arbiter of frontier disputes" in San Juan County for nearly 20 years, Chris' compassion and integrity — not to mention his sense of humor — touched the lives of hundreds of people. He will always be remembered for his ability to quote obscure dates, tell endless puns, and make friends with every person and dog encountered.
When not working 24 hours a day, Chris loved hiking, camping, backpacking, traveling, reading everything he could get his hands on and restoring his 1952
Willys Jeep. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and his family was truly his proudest achievement.
For their special care and attention, Chris' family wishes to thank Dr. William A. Cumberworth, Dr. James J. Spence, Dr. Mona Chiha, Dr. Luther Weathers III, as well as the following nurses in the San Juan Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit: Lori A., Lori K., Steve, Monica, Sandy, Ty, Gara, and Kathy. They also extend their appreciation for the quick response of the Farmington Fire Department No. 5.
Chris was the center of his family's universe. He is irreplaceable.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at First United Methodist Church, 808 N. Monterey Ave., in Farmington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Juan Regional Medical Foundation, Attention: ICU, P.O. Box 110, Farmington, NM 87499.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
Mary Lee "Missy" Stoltz
July 23, 1930 - Jan. 2, 2008
Mary Lee Stoltz, 69, a longtime resident of Farmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Farmington. Mary was a beloved mother and grandmother, known to her family and friends as "Meem," who found the utmost joy in being one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Meem will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Scott (Glennda) Stoltz; daughters, Louanne (Tedd) Williams and Sarah (Steve) Funk; sister, Ann (Trent) Tanner, and brother, Nolan (Maggie) Brunson; and her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services for Mary will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 800 W. 30th St. in Farmington, conducted by Albert Barela.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington; (505) 326-3671
Renita D. Lamb
June 8, 1955 - Dec. 27, 2007
Renita D. Lamb, 52, of Farmington, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Farmington. Renita was born June 8, 1955, in Bisbee, Ariz., to George and Mary (Mills) Ingram.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Alternative Choice in Farmington.
Arrangements are with Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington; (505) 326-3671.
Robert Matthew "Bobby" Garcia
March 28, 1964 - Dec. 23, 2007
Robert Matthew "Bobby" Garcia, 43, of Aztec, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born March 28, 1964, in Durango, Colo., to Hernando (Amigo) and Alejandrina (Rena) Garcia.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Kelly; his parents, Amigo and Rena Garcia; two children, Bobby (Allison) Garcia, and Erika (Laramie) Hardin; two brothers, Stevan (Juanita), and Eddie (Shawn) Garcia; two grandchildren, Gabriel and Aliciana Garcia; two stepdaughters, Cassandra and Kayla; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In Bobby's early years, he was employed at Aztec Texaco where he met numerous friends. After leaving the Texaco station, he later became a heavy equipment operator. Bobby's hobbies included collecting die cast toys, working on anything mechanical, playing with his tractors and caring for his dogs.
Bobby's sense of humor and drive to always take the scenic route in life will be terribly missed by all who knew him.
Viewing will be at 6 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, at Cope Memorial Chapel in Aztec, followed by rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 500 N. Mesa Verde Ave., in Aztec, with Father Joe Blonski officiating. Bobby will be laid to rest at the Aztec Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bobby Garcia, Eddie Garcia, Stevan Garcia, Daniel Collins, Raymond Baldonado, Louie Gutierrez and Gabriel Garcia.
Honorary pallbearers are Marty Martinez, Gary Romero, Ernie Pacheco, Larry Delgado, Gavino Martinez, Richie Chavez, Rudy Moya, Jerry Garcia and Jose Garcia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family at the time of services to help pay for the funeral.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec; (505) 334-9332.
James Glade Collard
May 29, 1922 - Jan 1, 2008
James Glade Collard, 85, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at his daughter's home after a courageous battle with cancer. Glade, as he liked to be called, was born May 29, 1922, in Fountain Green, Utah, to W.R. and Velora (Bailey) Collard. He was a longtime resident of Farmington.
When he was young, he worked as a stockman on the Clover Leaf Ranch, which his father owned, and attended school. Glade ran cattle and sheep on the mountain ranges of Severe County, Utah. He graduated from high school and received a sports scholarship to Weber State College, until World War II took him to California, where he worked for Lockheed Aviation building war planes.
In 1942, Glade enlisted in the U.S. Navy and fought in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Briarius. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Glade immediately headed to Colorado where his family moved and married his fiancee, Dona Evelynn Keeling. Living in Durango, Colo., he worked for Gardenschwarts Sporting Goods, learning the sporting goods business.
In 1949, Glade moved his family to Farmington, and opened Collard's Sporting Goods on Main Street. He designed the store sign, which was a circle with a deer jumping through it. The same sign is still used today and has become a local landmark. After leaving the sporting goods business, Glade went to work for Allison Motors as General Manager. He enjoyed working with the youth of his church, and working with the Sheriff's Posse with his horse, Little Red.
Glade is survived by his children, John Thayne Collard, Vicki Genielle Collard (David), and Philip Collard; his sister-in-law, Nadine Collard; eight grandchildren, John Ludwick, Allison Stansbury (Ben), Monte Collard, Carrie Barker (Cody), Travis Collard (Suzette), Marya Martinez (Joseph), Kacee Collard, and Keeling Collard; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was the last of his family of origin, and was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, LaRay, John Burnis and Don; two sisters, Genielle Collard and Venna Maxwell; and by his wife, Dona Evelyn Collard.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 W. Apache St. in Farmington, with Bishop Seth Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango.
Pallbearers will be John Collard, Ben Stansbury, Bob Winfree and Michael Jones.
Glade has been entrusted to the care of Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington; (505) 327-5142.
Bryan D. Bia
Nov. 4, 1978 - Jan. 1, 2008
Bryan D. Bia, 30, of Farmington, died Jan. 1, 2008, in Albuquerque. He was born Nov. 4, 1978, in Gallup, to Kenneth and Starla Bia.
Bryan is in the care of Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 CR 6100, in Kirtland; (505) 598-9636.
Mary F. Antonio
Dec. 18, 1929 - Dec. 30, 2007
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary F. Antonio, born Dec. 18, 1929, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Farmington. She was born of Many Hogans and the Towering House Clans. Mary was from the Bisti/Huerfeno area.
Mary was survived by her sisters, Ida Mae Nez and Esther Simpson; her children, Jimmy and Effie Antonio, Bernie Antonio, and Lorraine A. and Roy Smith; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Antonio Sr.; her sisters, Ruth K. Begay and Anna Mae Begay; her brothers, Sam Begay, Paul Begay and Henery Begay; and children, Leonard Frank, Gary Antonio, Tony Antonio Jr., Ronnie Antonio and Larry Antonio.
Viewing will be at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, at Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at San Juan Mission, 1257 Mission Ave., next to Four Winds Recovery Center in Farmington.
Mary is entrusted to Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 CR 6100 in Kirtland; (505) 598-9636.
Harley L. Sills
Oct. 30, 1931 - Dec. 29, 2007
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Harley L. Sills, 76, of Aztec, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. His spirit has returned to our Father who gave it. He was born Oct. 20, 1931, in El Reno, Okla., to Obed N. and Rosa Sills.
He met his loving wife, JoAnn "Jo," in Stratford, Okla., in 1952, and they were married Aug. 7, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Okla. They enjoyed 54 wonderful years together. Harley was in the U.S. Army before working as a special delivery postman. They had one son, Randy, before moving to Bloomfield.
Harley went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Co. and was transferred to Williams, Ariz. Son, Kerry, was born there, before they began to migrate back to New Mexico, where their daughter, Robin, was born in Farmington. Harley worked for Arizona Public Service for many years before retiring in 1995.
Harley had many interests that he pursued avidly.
He portrayed the ICEE BEAR several times and was Santa Claus at Animas Valley Mall for several years. He loved kids so much and enjoyed the reactions from all of them while playing those characters. He loved to write articles to the editor on subjects that he cared about and was always for the underdog. He also wrote "Harley's Humor" for the Aztec Talon for the past several years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jo; his son, Kerry; and grandchildren, Milan, Joshua, Christen, Colt, Cassie, John and Zach.
We all will treasure you like old photographs in a book... a book that will never be put away.
Waiting to greet you with open arms are your parents; your children, Randy and Robin; and grandson, Dustin.
Harley was the Heart of the family which will beat eternally forevermore. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends, and leaves behind much love and many memories.
Memorial service will at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Church of Christ, 300 Ruins Road in Aztec.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington; (505) 326-3671.
Ruby Fay Roundy
May 4, 1920 - Dec. 25, 2007
Ruby Fay Roundy, 87, our beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, from her home in Escrito. She was born May 4, 1920, in Hammond, to Charles Fredrick and Sarah Ellen Gardner, the sixth of eight children.
After graduating from high school, Ruby married Fred F. Roundy in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She worked at Geneva Steel Mills during World War II while Fred was in the war in Germany, France and Belgium. After the war, the family moved to Allison, Colo., and purchased a dairy farm. They later moved to New Mexico, where Fred worked for El Paso Natural Gas, and Ruby worked as a school bus driver and school cook for 22 years. After retirement, she continued to work as a mail carrier for another 25 years.
Fred and Ruby were avid rock hounds. Their favorite vacations were spent camping, boating and, in later years, riding their dune buggy looking for rocks, and taking their grandchildren for rides.
Ruby held many positions in the LDS Church. She wrote poetry and found beauty in everything that she set her eyes on, especially her children and grandchildren.
Ruby is survived by her husband of 69 years, Fred Roundy; three children, daughter, RaNea Sadahiro of Aztec, son, Bryant Roundy and wife, Janell, of Bloomfield, and son, Leland Roundy of Farmington. She also has 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Oris Roundy.
Visitation for Ruby will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home in Farmington. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escrito, mile marker No. 105. Interment will follow at the Roundy family cemetery.
Ruby has been entrusted to the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington; (505) 325-8688,
Nasario "Ned" Enriquez
May 8, 1932 - Dec. 31, 2007
Nasario "Ned" Enriquez, 75, a Farmington resident since 1993, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Mr. Enriquez was born May 8, 1932, in Tiffany, Colo., the son of E.P. Enriquez and Felicita (Lopez) Enriquez.
Nasario enjoyed hunting and loved to work. He loved being outside. Nasario was a logger in Durango, Colo., and heavy equipment handler for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Placida (Gonzalez) Enriquez of Farmington; daughters, Elizabeth Lopez and husband, David, of Henderson, Nev., Anna Valdez of Rio Rancho, and Catherine Martinez and husband, Richard, of Bloomfield; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.
Nasario was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Nasario Jerome Enriquez in 1992.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington, led by Father Ray Mahlmann.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 254 E. 5th Ave. in Durango, with Father Carlos Alvarez as celebrant. He will then be laid to rest at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango.
Pallbearers will be Jim Helmricks, Fernando Martinez, Peter Valdez, Marc Griego, Wes Byers and Beau Vincent.
Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Martinez, Miguel Valdez, David Lopez, Leroy Larribas, Andrew Griego and Fred DeLa Roché.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., in Farmington
John Christopher Booth
Feb. 19, 1943 - Jan. 3, 2008
John Christopher Booth, 64, of Farmington, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, in Farmington. He was born Feb. 19, 1943.
Services are pending with Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
Howard "Bud" Nash
June 26, 1953 - Dec. 31, 2007
Howard "Bud" Nash, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at age 54. Bud was born on June 26, 1953, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Howard and Colleen Nash.
He graduated from Kingman High School in 1971, and lived in Farmington from 1984 to 1988. He worked as an electrical and instrumentation technician for 36 years for various employers, his last stint with APS for over 20 years.
He had a passion for golf and the outdoors. Bud was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband. His family was his proudest accomplishment, and he enjoyed spending his free time with all of them.
He is survived by wife, Cindy; son, Brian and his wife, Kelly; daughter, Jill and her husband, Melton; daughters, Nicole, Jennifer, and Stephanie; mother, Colleen; six grandchildren; sister, Christy, and brother, Jim; along with nieces and nephews.
Bud's life was celebrated with a private family service.
Memorial services will be handled by Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 Baseline, in Buckeye, Ariz.; (623) 386-4812.
