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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Obituaries - Jan. 24, 2008

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    MARY D. CALIZ
    Mary D. Caliz, 79, of Edgewood passed away Jan. 15 at her home with her loving family beside her.
    Mary was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Madrid, N.M., to Felix and Candelaria (Sanchez) Montoya. Mary married Tom J. Caliz in Cerrillos. She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Mary is survived by her husband Tom Caliz; son, Christopher Castellanos; daughters, Eva Ariaga and Bernice Boike; grandchildren, Rachel, Joann, Chris, Kenny and Halei; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Deante, Elijah, Jaden, Charlie and baby Castellanos.
    A rosary and Mass were recited Jan. 18 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Edgewood; Father William Young officiated. Interment followed at the Mountain Valley (Barton) Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Ariaga, Christopher Castellanos, Benny Jaramillo, George Gonzales, Kenny Boike and Kenneth Boike. Honorary pallbearers were Elijah Castellanos, Deante Bailey, Jaden Gonzales and Charles Thomas Gonzales.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    RHEA ELAINE NORTHCOTT
    Rhea Elaine Northcott, 78, was born June 28, 1929, in Mountainair to James Nathan and Fannie Mae Hollon.
    Rhea passed from this life on Jan. 7. She married Jimmie Northcott in 1950. She was a caring wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
    She is survived by: five daughters, Shirley Hunn and husband James, Debbie Ray and husband Mike, Janice Bayer and husband Michael, Myra Kretzschmar and husband Bert, and Robin Wood; one son, Robert Northcott and wife Peggy; sixteen grandchildren, Frances, Tommy, Daphne, Chris, Jennifer, Melissa, Holly, Becky, Jordyn, Tyler, Heath, Mandy, Sarah, Briana, Whitney and Carissa; one sister; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and all other brothers and sisters. She will be greatly missed and remembered by all.
    A memorial service was held Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Mountainair. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    MARK "STONEY" A. ELKINS III
    Mark "Stoney" A. Elkins III, 47, of Estancia passed away Jan. 16 at his home in Estancia with his loving family beside him.
    Stoney was born Oct. 19, 1960, in Albuquerque to Mark "Bud" and Jean (Clawson) Elkins Jr. Stoney married Kevin Lynn Hill in Grants on April 27, 1985. Stoney was a member of the USTRC and on the Board of Directors of NHRA (cutting director).
    He was preceded in death by his father and his sisters, Maud Elkins and Betsy Wengert. Stoney is survived by: his mother, Jean Elkins of Bluewater, N.M.; wife, Kevin Elkins of Estancia; sons, Marcus Kale Elkins of Estancia and Gralyn James Elkins of Estancia; brother, Levi Elkins of Ramah, N.M.; and sisters, Judy Elkins of Waterflow, N.M. and Thelma Jo Elkins of Bluewater.
    Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at the Estancia High School gym in Estancia; Jim Elkins officiated. Pallbearers were Art Dunlap, Troy Lamb, Randy Coil, John Massengill, Billy Townsend, Joe Hall, Eddie Stanfield, Charlie Scalva and Logan Wengert. Honorary pallbearers were New Mexico High School Rodeo Association directors, members and parents.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association, Lori Dearing, 22 Cheryl Lane, Belen, NM 87002; (505) 864-7913.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    URSHEL GATES
    Urshel Gates, 83, of Polvadera, N.M., went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 16.
    Urshel was a native of New Mexico, born Nov. 2, 1924, to Jack and Lila (Walters) Hobbs in Dexter, N.M. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Rev. Roy Gates. Roy and Urshel pastored the First Assembly of God Church in Polvadera for 38 years and served their community with a heart of love. Urshel is also survived by: three daughters, Lila LeCrone of Fort Worth, Texas, Darlene Tucker and husband Tommie of Polvadera and Sarah Lee Hogdin and husband Joe of Williamsburg, N.M.; daughter-in-law, Sandie Gates of Edgewood; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many loving nieces and nephews.
    Urshel was preceded in death by daughters, Susie Gates and Sue Angeline Gates; son, Buster Gates; son-in-law, Ted LeCrone, Sr.; and grandsons, Ted LeCrone Jr. and Murphy Gates.
    Funeral services were held Jan. 19 at the First Assembly of God Church in Mountainair. Tommy Crider officiated. Interment followed at the Stanley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derek Gates, Tracy Gates, Buster Gates, Jr., Devon Gates, Jonathan Nunn, Garret Blankenship, David Nunn and Levi Tucker.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.