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Obituaries - July 11, 2008



      HAZEL EARLENE BURTON
    Hazel Earlene Burton, 72, of Corona passed away July 8 at her home with her loving family beside her.
    Hazel was born August 27, 1935 in Clovis, N.M. to Charles and Dorothy (Taylor) Koch. Hazel married Robert Henry (Bob) Burton on March 15, 1955 in Ft. Sumner, N.M. The strength and magic of their 53 year marriage and love story continues to inspire their family and friends.
    She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corona, the Corona Senior Citizens, the Cedarvale Quilting Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Dorothy Koch. She is survived by her husband Bob; son, Clay Burton of Corona; daughters, Shirley Jay and husband John of Garland, Texas; Sherry Flowers of Blythe, Calif.; Shelly Swanson and husband Steve of Littleton, Colo.; stepbrother Dellis Upton of Portales; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two on the way.
    A viewing was held July 12 at the First Baptist Church in Corona. Funeral services followed with Pastor Cal West officiating. Interment followed at the Corona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darren Kunkel, Kyle Swanson, Chase Burton, Lance Swanson, Chisum Burton, Jeff Kunkel and Craig Swanson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Swanson, John Jay, Hal Dunmar, Jack Rutledge, Mike Beatty and Paul Porter.
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    JAMES LEE GOBER
    James Lee Gober, 74, of Stanley passed gently, but too quickly, into Heaven on July 10.
    James was a retired lieutenant colonel, graduate of Albuquerque High School, the University of New Mexico, and received his masters degree from Chapel Hill, N.C. as a city and regional planner. In 1962 he worked as an intern for the National Capital Planning Commission in Washington, D.C. There, he caught the eye of Flash Gray, one of the world's great planners, who brought him to the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he became his successor. TVA's contract with USAID sent him to many parts of the world including the Ivory Coast, Portugal, Thailand and the Philippines. Their goal was to make people's lives better through use of technologies developed in the United States.
    In 2000, after his career as planner and navigator in the 134th Air Refueling Group of the Tennessee Air National Guard, he returned to his native New Mexico and built a lovely home northeast of Stanley. There he became a gentleman rancher through the help of his neighbor and close friend Sam James. He raised some beautiful foals thanks to his dear friends George and Maria Davis. He loved to hunt elk with his brothers Rich and Buz and to be in the woods with horses and friends like Jerry Gladdish, Mike Sather and Frank Lueddeke whom he thought of as his own personal chef. He loved flying, and since the early 1950's had owned several small private planes. After all these years he kept in close contact with Mike White, legendary teacher and principal with Albuquerque Public Schools, who Jim had as a teacher at Lincoln Junior High.
    He raised his children with love and respect and gentle discipline. And they adored him and will miss him everyday of their lives as will anyone whoever knew him. He is survived by his adoring wife Jamrat (Nit) and his children; Julie Ann Gober-Shelton and husband, Steve, Amy Elizabeth Gober-Shelton and husband Scott, Sarah Margaret Gober-Tennant and husband Harold, Ploy Chaikerd, Lizabeth Gober, Cindy Gober and James Gober. Also, his brothers, Richard and Betty Gober and Elgan Clayton (Buz) and Sheila Dardenne; sister Eileen Dale Thompson. He had an extra special helping of love for his seven precious grandchildren, Kate Lauren Shelton, Summer Lee Shelton, James William Shelton II, Hannah MacKenzie Shelton, Connor Scott Shelton, Cody McKinley Tennant and Kay Margaret Tennant. In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benevolence Fund at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Edgewood, where he also had many friends. Services were held at Good Shepherd on July 14.
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    DELBERT "DEL" LEON REA
    Delbert "Del" Leon Rea, 66, of Edgewood passed away on July 11 in Albuquerque.
    Del was born on August 9, 1941 in Plainview, Texas to Claude E. and E. Merle (Henry) Rea. Del married Margaret "Maggie" Ann Sirginous on June 3, 1989; he was a lifetime member of the NRA, the Bighorn Gun Club, Firearms Engravers Guild of America, past member of the New Mexico Mounted Patrol and was a past commissioner of Edgewood Planning and Zoning Committee.
    He was preceded in death by his mother, Merle Rea; brother, Danny Rea; and dog, Molly Rea. Del is survived by his father, Claude Rea; wife, Margaret "Maggie" Rea of Edgewood; son, Jonathan Rea of Lewisville, Texas; stepson, Christopher Atwood, of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Julie Rea; of Sanger, Texas; Jerri Cordeiro and husband Mike of Sanger, Texas; Amanda Rea of Las Cruces and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Darrell Rea of Canyon, Texas, David Rea of San Antonio, Texas and sister, Gayle Thomas of Tucumcari.
    A viewing was held on July 15 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. A graveside funeral service was held on July 16 at the Memory Garden Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. Pallbearers were Larry Browning, Buddy Sandoval, David Knight, Kyle Perea, Shane Miller, Trevor Rea and Sterling Rea.
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    ERNESTO VIGIL
    Ernesto Vigil, 92, of Torreon passed away July 12 in Albuquerque with his loving family beside him.
    Ernesto was born August 30, 1915 in Torreon to Antonio Jose and Rosarito (Lujan) Vigil. Ernesto married Carlota G. (Garcia) Vigil on December 16, 1935 in Manzano, N.M. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alicia Vigil; and brother, Pete Vigil. Ernesto is survived by his sons, Ernie Vigil and wife Melba; Gabriel Sanchez; Dan Vigil and wife Donna; Abe Vigil and wife Antoinet; daughters, Selena Lujan and husband Rosendo; Carol Chavez and husband Carmel; Onila Garcia and husband Mariano; brother, Tony Vigil; sisters, Lupita Martinez; Theresa Candelaria; Mary Aragon; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A Rosary was recited on July 14 at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon. A mass was held on July 15 at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon; Father Vincent Chavez and Father Virgil Furfaro will be officiated. Interment followed at the Torreon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Vigil, Matthew Lujan, Carl Chavez, David Garcia, Joseph Garcia, Greg Vigil and John Ray Vigil.
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    THOMAS FLOYD WILSON
    Thomas Floyd Wilson, 59, of McIntosh passed away on July 12 at his home in McIntosh.
    Thomas was born on January 10, 1949 in Grand Island, Neb. to Claude Lavern and Geraldine (Scott) Wilson Sr. Thomas married Darcia K. Drago on June 2, 1967. He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Richard "Dick" Wilson; Claude "Butch" Wilson Jr; and daughter-in-law, Heather Wilson. Thomas is survived by his mother, Geraldine Bone; wife Darcia Wilson; sons, Thomas Steven Wilson; Michael Brent Wilson and wife Amanda; Kevin John Wilson and wife Lacie; daughters, Lorissa Feikert and husband Scot; Shavawn Collier and husband Josh; daughter-in-law, DeAnn TenEyck; brother, Brad Bone; stepbrother, Steven Berry; sisters, Sally Wilson; Jacquie Smith; Kathy Delehant; Peggy Wilson; Sandy Vandorstan; DiAnna Wilson; Rita Toye; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
    A viewing was held on July 15 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. Funeral Services were held on July 16 at the Calvary Chapel of the Estancia Valley; Pastor Brian Piatt and Pastor Dave Wester officiated. Interment followed at the McIntosh Cemetery in McIntosh. Pallbearers were Michael Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Josh Collier, Seth Flores, Quinn Feikert and Scot Feikert. Honorary Pallbearers were Ethan TenEyck, Tristan Collier, Zech Wilson, Jacob Wilson and Thomas S. Wilson. Memorials can be made to the family.
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    DANA BETH VICKREY WILDMAN
    Dana Beth Vickrey Wildman, 47, of Edgewood passed away on July 11 at her home in Edgewood.
    Dana was born on August 12, 1960, in Albuquerque to Allen Norwood Vickrey and Wana Beth Fox-Schalles. Dana married Bruce Craig Wildman on August 1, 1987 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her father and infant son, Daniel Wildman.
    Dana was the valedictorian for Shallowater High School in 1978, and she was a graduate of Texas Tech in 1981. Dana was the comptroller for the New Mexico Credit Union for 19 years. Dana is survived by her husband, Bruce C. Wildman of Edgewood; sons, Trevor, Spencer, and daughter, Bethany, all of Edgewood; her mother, Wana Beth Fox-Schalles of Mountainair; stepmother, Judy Vickrey; mother-in-law, Florence Eggman Wildman; and brothers, Allen Neal Vickrey and wife Janet; Dean Everett Vickrey; Charles Leston Vickrey and wife Sharon and Nathan Jay Vickrey.
    A viewing will be held on Friday at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A second viewing will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Moriarty. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moriarty; Pastor Tom Schenk will be officiating. Internment will follow at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Cedarvale. Pallbearers are Charles L. Vickrey, Dean E. Vickrey, Allen N. Vickrey, Mike Draper, Chris Brannen and Doug Bency. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home in Portales.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary
   

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