Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico
Harold Matthews
Jun 1, 2011
Rosary and Funeral Mass for "Matt" Harold E. Matthews 74, of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-June 4, 2011-9:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. Matt was born on March 27, 1937 in Flint, Michigan and he passed away on June 1, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was...
Faye Hayden
May 31, 2011
Funeral Services for Faye E. Hayden 91, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Friday-June 3, 2011-10:00 AM at the Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Pastor Lonnie Jordon will officiate.Faye was born August 16, 1919 in Grand Saline, Texas and she passed away on May 31, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico.She is survived...

Lolita Mandagaran
May 31, 2011
Rosary and Funeral Mass for Lolita Mandagaran 86, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Thursday-June 2, 2011-9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the Celebrant.Lolita was born on August 3, 1924 in San Mateo, New Mexico and she passed away on...

Eugene Garcia
May 30, 2011
Funeral Mass for Eugene Garcia 67, of Los Lunas, New Mexico will be held Thursday-June 2, 2011-1:00 PM at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Burial will be held at a later date at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Wednesday-June 1, 2011-6:30 PM with a Rosary to follow at the San Clemente Catholic...

Virginia Aragon
May 30, 2011
Private Services and Burial for Virginia Aragon 83, of Grants, New Mexico was held by the family.Virginia was born on September 11, 1927 in Papoose, Oklahoma and she passed away on May 31, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico. She was retired from the State of New Mexico as a Social Worker.Shs is survived by her children: Gene Aragonand wife Jana...
Dorothy Franco-Lucero
May 21, 2011
Funeral Mass for Dorothy M. Franco-Lucero 70, of Gallup, New Mexico will be held on Monday-June 13, 2011-10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Private Burial will be held at a later date.Dorothy was born on April 25, 1941 in Gibson, New Mexico and she passed away on May 21, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.She graduated from High School in Dragerton,...
Arthur Stuart
May 20, 2011
Funeral Mass for Arthur Lester Stuart 92, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday-May 24, 2011-11:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will be held on Wednesday-May 25, 2011-10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, New Mexico. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the Celebrant.Lester was born on July 12, 1918 in Gallup,...

Robert Salazar
May 19, 2011
Rosary for Robert Salazar of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-May 21, 2011-11:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Private burial will be held by the familyRobert was born on March 30, 1934 in San Mateo, New Mexico and he passed away on May 19, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico.I love you with all my heart Papa. I am sure...

Irene Musolf
May 18, 2011
Private Services for Irene M. Musolf 70, of Grants, New Mexico will be held at a later date by the family.Irene ws born on December 6, 1940 in gallup, New Mexico and she passed away on May 18, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.She is survived by her children: Roy Yates of Milan, New Mexico, Jerene Speakman of Ohio and Cynthia...
Joe Martinez
May 16, 2011
Funeral Mass for Joe John Martinez 57, of Gallup, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-May-21, 2011-10:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Fr. Patrick Shaffer, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. Private Burial will take place at a later date in Las Vegas.Our beloved Husband, Dad, Son, Brother and Grandfather returned to his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2011 in...
Tomasita Rael
May 15, 2011
Funeral Services for Tomasita Rael 84, of Grants, New Mexico are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.Tomasita was born on June 20, 1926 in Mountainair, New Mexico and she passed away on May 15, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico.She is survived by her sister: Mary Apodaca of Belen, New Mexico; 14 Nephews and 8...

Joe Velasquez
May 10, 2011
Services are pending for Joe Velasquez 82, of Grants, New Mexico and will be announced at a later date.Joe was born on August 6, 1928 and he passed away on May 10, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico.
Pat Martinez
May 9, 2011
Funeral Mass for Pat Richard Martinez, age 72 of Boulder City, Nevada will be held on Monday-May 16, 2011-10:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the Celebrant.A rosary will be held on Sunday-May 15, 2011-7:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary.Pat was born in New...
Carrie Sumner
May 9, 2011
Memorial Services for Carrie Jean Sumner 84, of Grants, New Mexico Friday-May 13, 2011-1:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary.Carrie was born on August 25, 1926 in Thurmond, West Virgina and she passed away on May 9, 2011 in Grants, New Mexico. She was retired from Levine' Department Store as the Manager.She is survived by her children: James Sumner and wife Teresa...
Willie Nolan
May 8, 2011
A memorial service for Willie Mae Nolan, 88, will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church located at 701 Sage, Grants, NM. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Compassion Mortuary.Willie Mae was born on July 4,...
Frank Gantar,Sr.
May 6, 2011
Rosary and Funeral Mass for Frank Anton Gantar, Sr. 85 of Gamerco, New Mexico will be held Friday-May 13, 2011-2:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Gallup City Cemetery. Fr. Patrick will be the Celebrant.Visitation will be held on Friday-May 13, 2011 from 1:30 PM till 2:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church.Frank ws born...
Louise Embrey
May 6, 2011
Louise Embrey was born in Bridgewater, SD but grew up in New Mexico from the age of five. Louise graduated from Carrizozo High School where she was a member of Glee Club, as well as the acrobat, track and basketball teams. Louise married Ladd Embrey in 1942 and had five children. The family moved to Grants in 1954, near the...

Doss Smith
May 5, 2011
Services for Doss Lewis Smith 79, will be held on Thursday-May 12, 2011 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Burial will be held with Full Military Honors at the Air Force Academy Cemetery.
Roberta Newsom
May 4, 2011
Memorial Services for Roberta Terri Newsom 67, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday-May 10, 2011-1:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary.Terri was born on Dec. 5, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and passed away on May 4, 2011, in Grants.A retired nurse, Terri had a zest for life. She loved camping, fishing and her family. She loved the staff...
Dorothy Cook
Apr 29, 2011
Funeral Services for Dorothy Helen Cook of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-May 14, 2011-10:00 AM at the United Pentecostal Church on Washington Ave. Grants, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.Visitation will be held on Friday-May 13, 2011-3:00 PM til 6:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary.Dorothy was born on September 17, 1927 in Slagle, West...