ROBERT HENDERSON
Robert (Bob) Henderson, 58, passed away Oct. 30, 2007.
Bob was born in Oceanside, N.Y., on May 29, 1949. He relocated to New Mexico in 1973 and had lived in the Edgewood area since 1994.
Bob was executive director of La Pasada Halfway House for the past eight years, but his true love was his music. He played the guitar in numerous bands since the age of 13 and continued to do so on a weekly basis until September, when he decided to put all of his energy into healing the disease that finally took him from his family and friends.
Remaining are his best friend and wife, Ginnie; three children, Brandi and Ed Gaylord; Chad Snowden and his son, Gage; and Jason Snowden— none of whom could have ever truly been prepared for this loss.
Bob preferred that no formal funeral service be held. There will be a celebration of his life, love, family, friends and music at Malarky's, located on Hotel Circle (Eubank & I-40) in Albuquerque on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring some good memories and a side dish.
BETTY JO WATTS
Betty Jo Watts, 67, of Mountainair passed away Nov. 1, 2007, in Albuquerque.
Betty was born June 30, 1940, in Mountainair to John and Helen (Davis) Hewett. Betty married R.C. Watts, who preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by her sons, Jody Crabb of Wyoming, and John Crabb and wife Clara of Wyoming; daughters, Sherri McCory and husband Mike of Albuquerque, Connie Bingham and husband David of Mountainair, Karen "Susie" Rise of Albuquerque; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and grandchildren Jack Earl Crabb and Kimberly Crabb.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Mountainair with Doris Jaquis officiating. Interment followed at the Mountainair Cemetery in Mountainair.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
DONALD CLARENCE DAVIS
Donald Clarence Davis, 73, of Albuquerque passed away Nov. 1, 2007, at his home in Albuquerque.
Donald was born May 26, 1934, in Moriarty to Clarence and Ruth (Scarbough) Davis. Donald married Velda Chubb in Albuquerque on Feb. 19, 1960.
Donald was a member of Del Norte Baptist Church, an avid tennis player, and loved computers.
Donald is survived by his wife, Velda Davis; sons, Ron Davis, Dennis Davis and wife Sarah; daughter, Donna Carol Romero and husband Lorenzo; brothers, Walter Davis and wife Frances, Ronald (Tooter) Davis and wife Shirley; sister, Shirley Maldonado and husband Bob; as well as six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents.
Funeral services were held Monday at Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque with Dr. Robert Myers officiating. Interment followed at the Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty.
Memorial donations may be made to the Benevolence Fund of Del Norte Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
LILLIAN LEE KINCHELOE
Funeral services for Lillian Lee Kincheloe, 103, were held Tuesday in Roswell. She died on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Lillian was born in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 19, 1903, to Lillie and Lee Dalton. She had two brothers, Charles Robert and Jack William, and two sisters, Nellie Blanch and Flonnie May.
Lillian attended school in Wichita, Kan., graduating from Daque Business College. She married Benjamin Allen Kincheloe in Alva, Okla., on Sept. 1, 1925. The couple farmed in Colorado and Kansas and homesteaded in the Estancia Valley in 1933.
Lillian was a homemaker. She had two children, Dalton and Kathryn. When the children were grown, Lillian worked for the USASC office in Estancia. She also served a term as assessor of Torrance County, retiring to move to Roswell so her husband could be near their son and better doctors.
Mr. Kincheloe died on Feb. 6, 1973. Lillian moved to Tucson and lived with her daughter Kathryn and son-in-law, Kenneth Head, in 1994.
She is survived by her son-in-law; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son, daughter, daughter-in-law and one grandson.
The family asks that donations be made in Lillian's name to the New Mexico Christian Children's Home, 1356 N.M. 236, Portales, NM 88130— (505) 356-5372.
RICK MANUEL MONTOYA
Rick Manuel "Jesse" Montoya, 53, of Mountainair passed away Nov. 5, 2007 at his home in Mountainair with his loving family beside him.
Jesse was born June 23, 1954 in Gallup to Victor Montoya Jr. and Lucy Miranda. Jesse was a member of the DAV, the VFW, the American Legion and the NRA.
Jesse is survived by his father, Victor Montoya Jr. of Roswell; mother, Lucy Miranda of Mountainair; son, Christopher Montoya of Las Cruces; daughters, Katrina Montoya, Tasheena Montoya and Cassandra Montoya, all of Mountainair; brothers, David Montoya and Ricky Montoya; and sisters, Tina Montoya and Elizabeth "Liza" Erives.
A viewing and a rosary were held Wednesday in Mountainair. A Mass will be held today at 10 a.m. at St. Alice Catholic Parish in Mountainair with Father Ron Stone officiating. Interment will be today at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Mountainair.
GEORGE MAR MORRIS
George Mar Morris, 78, better known and loved as Pastor George, passed away Nov. 9, 2007.
He was born March 14, 1929 in Tonkawa, Okla. His family moved to Stanley in 1931, where they farmed beans. They moved to Albuquerque in 1946 and George graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He and wife Barbara were married 53 years and had three children: Ron and wife Cheryl, Janice and husband Jim Garcia, and Rick and wife Debbie. They have four grandchildren: Luke and Lacey Morris of Colorado; Aaron Garcia of Dallas, Texas; and Jessie and husband Ben Warwick of Albuquerque.
George's life and ministry touched many lives and spanned many years as his greatest desire was for everyone to know Jesus as their personal savior. He was loved by all and will be missed greatly.
He was laid to rest in Stanley.
Donations can be made to the Community Church of the Sandias, P.O. Box 460, Sandia Park, NM 87047.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Community Church at 43 Frost Road.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
