ZELPHA MARIE ROBINSON
Zelpha Marie Robinson, 97, passed away March 15, 2007 in Houston, Texas.
Marie was born Feb. 27, 1910, outside Kermit, Winkler County, Texas, on the Cowden Ranch, the daughter of Homer Cyrus Jackson and Elizabeth Jane Hill. She moved to Gran Quivira in June of 1917. She learned to ride a horse by the time she was 10 and spent the next eight years exploring the countryside with her husband-to-be. She was married to the late Loy Austin Robinson in 1928 in Carrizozo. This union lasted 76 years, until Loy's death three years ago, and produced seven children, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Her four surviving children are Corine Smith of Nevada, Delbert Robinson of Albuquerque, Annie Neill of Houston and Jerry Robinson of Denver, Colo.
Marie and Loy moved to Albuquerque in the 1940s and lived there until they retired to Cedarvale, where they lived until moving to Houston in 2004 to the home of their daughter, Annie, and her husband, Bruce.
Marie was the ultimate, wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was warm and loving, always ready to share her skills and items of crochet, tatting, quilting or cooking. She was happy to stay up all hours of the night playing pinochle with her husband and her children. She was a caring, loving, homey, down-to-earth woman who loved her life, her husband, her children and their progeny. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Tabernacle Campground on the north side of U.S. 60 at Limit Road in Mountainair (formerly Assembly of God Campground). Her body will be laid to rest next to her husband's in the family plot at Mathews' Cemetery in Mountainair.
After interment a luncheon will be held in her memory at the Christian Center on U.S. 60 in Mountainair. Food should be dropped off at 9:30 a.m. and after. Flowers may be sent to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty or a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Please contact Doris at 847-2773 for questions or directions.
BENJAMIN ALBINO ROMERO
Benjamin "Ben" Albino Romero, 55, of Mountainair passed away March 19, 2007 in Albuquerque.
Ben was born June 29, 1951, in Roswell to Rafael and Carmen (Lopez) Romero.
Ben is survived by his sons, Christopher Ortiz of Santa Fe, Jeremy Romero of Stockton, Calif.; daughter, Jessica Romero of Albuquerque; brothers, Max Romero, Sam Romero, Rick Romero, Robbie Romero; sisters, Lora Gallegos, Josie Torres and husband Felipe, Mary Alice Inman and husband Ernie, Fedelina Padilla and husband Mike, Shirley Romero, Lila Romero; granddaughter, Normanda Gallegos; uncle, Emiliano Lopez; 25 nieces and nephews; and 18 great-nieces and -nephews.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jason Romero; brothers, Sotero Romero, Norman Romero, Ralph Romero; sister, Louisa Torres; and Rosemary Romero.
A rosary was recited Wednesday at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair. Mass will be held today at 1 p.m. at St. Alice with Father Ron Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Mountainair Catholic Cemetery.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
JAMES DONALD KUNST
James Donald Kunst, 58, of Moriarty passed away March 27, 2007 at his home in Moriarty.
James was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Rochester, N.Y., to Joseph Kunst and Florence Gorablenkow.
James is survived by his mother, Florence Hull of Sandia Park; brother, Joseph Kunst of California; and sister, Janyn Barbara Baugh of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Jan Albert Kunst.
James will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
VASHTI LUCY WINGO
Vashti Lucy Wingo, 90, of Moriarty passed away March 31, 2007 at her home in Moriarty.
Vashti was born Jan. 13, 1917, in Clayton, N.M., to Vurrell Bennett Gard and Ella Ethel Pace.
Vashti is survived by her son, Obie Burton Sr.; daughter, Ethel Ogle; and 60 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland L. Wingo, in 1972. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth Vurrell Burton; and brother, O'Sire Gershom Gard.
Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
LINDA KAY McLAIN
Linda Kay McLain, 55, of Estancia passed away March 31, 2007.
Born Feb. 9, 1952, in Macomb, Ill., Linda spent her childhood and adolescent years growing up in small farming towns in Illinois and Nebraska. On June 13, 1971, she married Milton McLain. The family moved to Estancia in 1976, where she and Milton founded McLain Greenhouses.
Linda's passion within the business was creating vibrant, colorful and distinctive container gardens. Her designs have been featured in several publications, including Sunset Magazine, and often serve as templates for garden centers and landscapers throughout New Mexico. Linda took great pleasure in presenting seminars throughout New Mexico, sharing her knowledge and passion with gardeners of all skill levels.
In addition to her strong business drive, she will be remembered as a devoted, supportive and loving wife, mother, daughter and friend. Her incredible personal strength was evident to all who knew her. Linda's spirit and passion will be missed by all.
Linda is survived by her husband, Milton; daughter, Stacie; and mother Marilyn.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Allison.
Donations may be made to the Albuquerque Biological Park in the memory of Linda Kay McLain.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
NATHAN R. HOLLON
Nathan R. Hollon, 76, passed away April 2, 2007.
He was born Dec. 25, 1930, in Mountainair to James Nathan and Fannie Mae Hollon, now deceased.
Nathan was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by daughters, Jeanie J. Hollon of Trinidad, Colo., and Shelly K. Hollon of Mountainair; sisters, Rhea Northcott of Mountainair and Orphy Sons of Aubuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him.
A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Mountainair on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The family requests that donations be made to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque or the hospice of your choice.
