1955 – 2015

David Chavez, the Los Lunas Chile Farmer, went to be with his Boss, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. David was a hardworking man with a passion for farming and ranching. He took great joy in growing his tasty green chile and raising his cattle. David gave all credit to the Lord for his beautiful gardens. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delfino and Viola Torres Chavez. 

David is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 38 years, Teresa Chavez; and his four loving and caring children, Christina Vallejos (Alex), Matthew (Leandra), Greg, and Liz Autry (Kyle); his pride and joy were his grandchildren, Joseph, Charissa, Sophia, Mateo, Uriah, and Baby Kameron. 

All services will be held at Calvary Chapel New Harvest Christian Fellowship in Los Lunas on Saturday, May 2nd beginning with a visitation at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m. His final resting place will be near his ranch in Golden, NM. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/abqjournal/obituary.aspx?pid=174768292#sthash.1VDcuVsl.dpuf

Phillip A. Valverde, Jr., age 37, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 15, 1976, and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. Phillip’s hobbies included attending classic car shows and showing his 1960 El Camino, playing video games, listening to music and watching movies. He worked for Carrier Commercial Services as an HVAC Service Technician for eight years and was in the industry for 18 years where he made numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reynaldo “Cacho” Lucero. Phillip is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 16 years, Goretti Valverde; his precious daughter, Gabriella (Geeg as her daddy called her) Valverde; his loving parents, Linda and Phillip Valverde, Sr.; his sister, Lynette Andrade and husband Luis; his nieces, Raylyn and Elysia Andrade. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Molly Lucero; paternal grandparents, Fela and Manuel Sena; his mother and father-in-law, Goretti and Ramon Aragon; brothers-in-law, Paul Aragon, Raymond Aragon and wife Raquel; special auntie, Sandra Lucero; and other numerous relatives and friends. Phillip will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. 

Preston Q Collins passed away on December 28, 2014. He was born on July 12, 1957 in Las Cruces, NM. He was a lifetime member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412. He is survived by his wife Cindy Short; three children, Chantelle Collins and her husband Justin, Dillon Burns and Celena Jensen; his mother Norita Collins; brothers Jody, Ty and Colin Collins; and his union brothers.

In Loving Memory of

Larry Padilla

Born
December 27, 1956
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Died
December 10, 2014
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Memorial Service
Calvary Chapel East
12820 Indian School Rd. NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday, December 18, 2014
6:00 pm

Officiating
Pastor Adam Cowan

(March 1, 1926 – September 8, 2014)

Lowell Brockmeier, 88, of Clovis, NM died Monday, September 8, 2014 at Plains Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at St. James Episcopal Church with Father Alan Brockmeier officiating.

Lowell was born March 1, 1926 to Elmer and Marie (Abels) Brockmeier in Forreston, IL. He married Barbara Lang July 26, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MN and they came to Clovis in 1984. He served in the US Army during the Battle of the Bulge from 1944 to 1946. Lowell worked for Heights Heating and Plumbing and was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He enjoyed raising racing pigeons and black angus cattle in Fort Sumner, NM. He was a master plumber and gas fitter.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brockmeier of the home; son, Alan (Suzanne) Brockmeier of Clovis, NM; two daughters, Karen Manley of Clovis, NM and Joann (Brian) Baldwin of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Deedra Brockmeier, Curtis (Halley) Manley, Christopher (Lindsey) Baldwin, and Erin Baldwin; and three great-grandchildren, Emma, Elly, and Evelyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 1117 N. Main St., Clovis, NM 88101.

Age 65, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Paonia, CO on April 5, 1949, to Albert Clay and Phyllis Norma (Howard) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother. Roy is survived by 3 sons; 1 daughter; eleven grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of E-5. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM.