Jerry Garland Collins
Jerry Garland Collins, 63, passed away at Navapache Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Ariz., on Feb. 25, 2000. Mr. Collins was born in Tucumcari, N.M. on Aug. 12, 1936. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was issued an honorable discharge in October of 1962. He later met and married Frances Joyce Gibson. He worked most of his life as an electrician. He is survived by his wife, Frances Joyce Gibson Collins of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; two sons, Gerald David McClellen and wife, Yolanda, and Kerry Douglas McClellan and wife, Michelle; three daughters, Kimberly Joyce McCleve, Jerri Garland Hofer and April Dawn Collins. He is also survived by four brothers, Ernest Collins and wife, Darlene, Tom Collins, Eddie Collins and wife, Patricia, and Lee Collins; two sisters, Mary Beth Collins Christy and Kay Collins; and his mother by love, Edie Collins; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene V. and Nora Robbie Burks Collins; one sister, Robbie Collins Anderton; and one brother, John Collins. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 1, and again one hour prior to services, at Fletcher's Mortuary Chapel in Show Low. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Fletcher's Mortuary Chapel in Show Low. Burial will be at the Flora Vista Cemetery in Flora Vista, N.M., at noon on March 3, 2000. Graveside service will be conducted by the Elks Lodge. Arrangements are with Fletcher's Mortuary of Show Low.

John Derald Ferrari
John Derald Ferrari passed away at his home in Bloomfield Sunday night, Feb. 27, 2000. He was born in Durango on Feb. 23, 1930, and was a resident of Bloomfield for all of his 70 years. Derald attended school in Aztec. He began working at the Gas Company of New Mexico at the age of 16, and retired in 1988, as measurement superintendent, after 42 years of hard work and dedication. Derald was a well-respected and highly accomplished rancher, horse trainer and competitor. He judged and received honors in numerous national and world competitions. He and Patricia, his wife of 21 years, owned and operated the Ferrari Ranch, a well-established training and breeding facility east of Bloomfield. Derald was also co-owner of Ferrari Gas Measurement since 1993, along with his brother, Buddy. Derald was a beloved husband, father of seven, grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of seven, and dear friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Ferrari. His remaining family members include his mother, Albina; wife, Patricia Ferrari; sons, Rudy Glen and wife, Lynn, of Burns Flat, Okla., Derald Vince and wife, Helen, of Farmington, Michael and wife, Terry, of Bloomfield, and Mitchell and wife, Deb, of Aztec; daughter, Edith Sheree Ferrari of Aztec; stepson, Ryan M. Haag and wife, Amanda, of Bloomfield; stepdaughter, Amanda Leigh Haag of Redondo Beach, Calif.; brother, Rudy E. "Buddy" Ferrari and wife, Judy, of Bloomfield; and sisters, Evelyn Wimsatt and husband, Bob, of Bloomfield and Anita Crane of Aztec. Funeral services for Derald will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield, with Jack Wheat officiating. Interment will be at the Bloomfield Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, David, Anthony, Shane, Jacob, John Brandon and Daniel Ferrari. Honorary pallbearers are Buck Wagner, Rojo Wilson, Leroy Whitley, Frank Perkins, Herb Batchelor, Aubry Prater, Jack Ward, Chad Boognl, Jimmy Wood, Calvin Wood, Troy Wood, Brian Ferrari, Lance Ferrari, Denny Ferrari, Carlos Florez, Ramon Florez and Marco Florez. Derald will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 334-9332.

Roddy Glen Johnson
Roddy Glen Johnson passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, in Cortez, Colo. Roddy graduated from Cap Rock High School in Amarillo, Texas, in 1975. He graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, in 1977, and from Southwestern Oklahoma State Pharmacy School in 1979. He completed two years pediatric residency at Texas Tech University Medical Center. Roddy is a veteran and served as a medical doctor in the United States Air Force. He was discharged in 1988. Roddy practiced as a general practitioner in Cuba, N.M., Artesia, N.M., Portales, N.M. at Life Course of Farmington, and just recently opened a private practice in Kirtland. He served on the executive committee at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Roddy is survived by his parents, Joyce and Cecil Johnson of Amarillo; sister and husband, Mindee and Rick Flippin of Lubbock; three nephews, Jack, Josh and Jake; life partner Todd Beasley of Farmington; and numerous other family members and friends. Roddy was a compassionate, caring and loving physician and friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by all who cared for and loved him. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2000, in the Henderson Fine Arts Building at San Juan College, Room 9017, 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. All flowers should be sent to the residence of Dr. Johnson and Todd Beasley at No. 31, County Road 6570, Kirtland, NM 87417, or P.O. Box 1623, Kirtland, NM 87417.

Burke W. Pete
Burke W. Pete, 80, of Farmington passed away Feb. 26, 2000, at his residence. He was born March 15, 1919, in Box Canyon, N.M., to Hosteen yaz and Kayades bah yaz Pete. He was raised around the Newcomb/Petespring area. Mr. Pete was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2182, and a retired railroad worker. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Joe B. Pete; sisters, Mary Pete Smith and Rachel Pete Fairfax; and one grandson, Francis Frank Jr. Survivors include his wife, Isabel F. Pete of Farmington; daughter, Bertha Dempsey of San Jose, Calif.; stepchildren, Frances Frank of Kayenta, Ariz., Jeanette Harvey of Kirtland, Virginia Daniels of Albuquerque, and Wilson Frank, Bruce Frank and Ervin Frank, all of Farmington; sister, Jenny Pete of Bloomfield; brothers, Wilford Pete and wife, Ruth, of Huerfano, and John S. Pete and wife, Irene, of Gallegos Wash, N.M.; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Chapel, with Pastor Mae Martin and Ervin Frank officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brandyn Benallie, Lee Frank, Earl Frank, Thelda Frank, Eddie Blackie and Aljandro France. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Frank, Marc Daniels, Michael Harvey, Calvin Pete, Wilson Blackie and Jorenzo Goldtooth. Funeral arrangements are with Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 325-8688.

Bennett P. Standley
The Lord called Bennett P. Standley, 51, home Feb. 20, 2000. He was born June 1, 1948. Cremation has taken place. Services will be in Utah at a later date.

John Allen Haley
John Allen Haley, 68, of Farmington died April 5, 2000, at his home in Farmington. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 327-5142.

Isabelle Grace Herrick
Isabelle Grace Herrick was born Dec. 29, 1909, in Laugheed, Alberta, Canada. She passed away April 2, 2000, in Rialto, Calif., at the home of her son, Dr. Robert Herrick. Her parents were Jesse Louis and Jean Landals Fischer. Isabelle was the oldest of five daughters. She lived in Canada until she was ready for high school, when the family moved to Nampa, Idaho. She attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, where she met Ralph Albin Herrick. They were married June 1, 1929. Isabelle and Ralph moved to Farmington in 1948 as teachers. He taught English at Farmington High School and she taught first grade at Swinburne and Apache. She was a charter member of Tau Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, and was inducted into the Farmington Education Hall of Fame. One of her sons became a minister and three other sons became physicians. Her husband retired from teaching and became a physician in 1962, at the age of 55. She retired from teaching in 1965 and began assisting her husband and son in their medical office. She retired in 1999 at the age of 89, from her work at the medical office. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one sister, Jean McFarland. She is survived by her four sons and their families: Dr. James Herrick and wife, Charlotte, of Santa Ana, Calif., the Rev. Ralph Herrick and wife, Nelda, of Farmington, Dr. Kenneth Herrick and wife, Myrna, of Chico, Calif., and Dr. Robert Herrick of Rialto, Calif. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Norma Mangum, Zoe Humphrey and Muriel Spencer. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Santa Ana, Calif. Visitation will be from 1 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2000, also at Cope Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. John Preston officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Dr. Ralph Herrick. Service arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 327-5142.

Walter M. Kennedy
Walter M. Kennedy, 83, a native of Kirtland, passed away Monday, April 3, 2000, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington after a short illness. He was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Farmington. His parents were Walter Leroy Kennedy and Viola (Smith) Kennedy. He was an Indian trader and spent 40 years on the reservation, retiring after 32 years at Dennehotso Trading Post. He retired in 1982, but was still buying rugs until his death. His first love was his family, but his second was talking and visiting with all of his old Navajo friends. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Flora (Eaton) Kennedy of Kirtland, whom he married Dec. 27, 1945. They had two children, Lavina Bailey and husband, Frank, and Ivan Kennedy and wife, Donna, all of Kirtland; eight grandchildren, Tamaree Bailey, Robert and Mindy Bailey, Dustin Bailey and Leah Bailey, Stacy and Jason House, Danna and Dennis Johnson, Jerald and Kristen Kennedy, and Bo Kennedy; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Edith Kennedy and Bonnie Crook, both of Farmington; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Earl, Troy and Harold Kennedy; and three sisters, Blanche Moore, Lucille McGee, and Pearl Kennedy, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, and whose funeral was held last Saturday. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 458 County Road 6100 in Kirtland, and also one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center on Highway 64, with Bishop Keith Lee officiating. Burial will follow at the Kirtland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Bailey, Jerald Kennedy, Dustin Bailey, Bo Kennedy, Jason House, Dennis Johnson, Troy Townsend and Jerry Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his close friends and associates. Arrangements are with Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in Kirtland, (505) 598-9636.

Clara J. Smith
Clara J. Smith, 51, of Bloomfield passed away April 1, 2000. She was born Jan. 16, 1949, to Alfred and Mary Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Elvin Benny of Bloomfield; five daughters, Alvina, Elvira and Davina Benny, all of Bloomfield, Alva Benny of Phoenix, Ariz., and Cherlynn Lopez of Ignacio, Colo.; four brothers, Russell Smith, Alfred Smith Jr., Roland Smith and Stanley Smith; two sisters, Carolyn Bennally and Christine Lavato; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2000, at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Chapel in Farmington. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2000, at the Church of the Brethren in Lybrook, N.M., with Pastor Russell Kiester officiating. Interment will follow at Lybrook Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stanley Smith, Russell Smith Sr., Russell Smith Jr., Calbert Martinez, Alfred Smith Jr. and Rustin Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Elvin Benny, Alvina Benny, Elvira Benny, Davina Benny, Alva Benny and Cherlynn Lopez. Funeral arrangements are with Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 325-8688.

Julia F. Dee
Julia F. Dee, 81, of Teec Nos Pos, Ariz., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born July 2, 1918, in White Mesa, Utah. Funeral arrangements are pending through Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 327-5142.

Laura Englebrecht
Graveside funeral services for Laura Englebrecht, 94, of Aztec will be held today, Thursday, May 18, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque. She is survived by one son, Lloyd Englebrecht and wife, Dorothy, of Farmington; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 334-9332.

Mary A. Huggins
Mary A. Huggins, 102, of La Plata passed away May 16, 2000, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 27, 1897, in Wisconsin to Dora and David C. Nickles. She moved to Oklahoma in 1903, and finally settled in La Plata in 1910. She was one of 11 children - seven boys and four girls - and the oldest daughter. Mary was a cowgirl and lived in cow camps. She loved to ride horses, and her family raised cattle in Ignacio, Tiffany and in the Mesa Mountains. Mary and Scott Huggins were married Dec. 26, 1917, in Aztec. They were married 45 years before his death in 1963. She was really known for her cooking - in cow camps and at the old La Plata School, as well as in her home. She raised her son, Kenneth, and a nephew, Harry Cameron, and helped raise nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Huggins and wife, Patricia; sister, Hazel Benedict of Tempe, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Kenny Huggins and Darlene Hodgson and husband, Richard; six great-grandchildren, Jerry Huggins, Bethany Whitley and husband, Leroy, Kaleb Hodgson, Josh Huggins, Jamie Huggins and Jonah Huggins; and one great-great-grandchild, Levi Whitley. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Chapel in Farmington. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000, at First Presbyterian Church in Farmington, with the Rev. Dr. Frank D. Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at the La Plata Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Hodgson, Kenny Huggins, Kaleb Hodgson, Jerry Huggins, Josh Huggins and Leroy Whitley. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Knight, Stephen McCarty, Bruce Schofield, Mike Tafoya, Daniel Merchant and Charles Hickman. A reception will follow at the old schoolhouse in La Plata. Funeral arrangements are with Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 325-8688.

Ben Pollock
Ben Pollock, 59, of Aztec died May 15, 2000, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born April 2, 1941, in Clarksville, Texas. Mr. Pollock served in the U.S. Army. Retired, he enjoyed cars and drag racing. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Pollock; sons, Harold Lee Pollock and wife, Krista, and Paul Danel Wyrick; daughters, Adana Conway and husband, Pat, and Brenda Grizzle and husband, Robert; mother, Hazel Pollock; sister, Joyce Searle; brothers, Roy H. Pollock and wife, Shirley, and Jim Pollock and wife, Sharon; seven grandchildren and 36 "other" children. He was preceded in death by his father, Roylee Pollock. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2000, at Aztec Baptist Church, 305 Sabena in Aztec, with Brother Bob Newton officiating. Arrangements are by The Alternative Society of Farmington, 326-3671.

Shasta Marie Rousseau
Shasta Marie Rousseau, 13, of Aztec died on Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Shasta was born in Placerville, Calif., on Aug. 5, 1986, to Edward and Jonnie Cox Rousseau. She is survived by her parents, Ed and Jonnie Rousseau of Aztec; brothers, Joshua Hicks of the family home and Jeremy Rousseau of Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Shannon Rousseau of the family home and Jennifer Rousseau of Seattle; and grandparents, Jim Cox of Winnemucca, Nev., Jean Smith of El Dorado Hills, Calif., Jackie Weatherwax of Tucson, Ariz., and Edward D. Rousseau Sr. and Carrie Clausen of Gobernador. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and classmates. Shasta was in Mrs. Griswald's class at Koogler Junior High. She enjoyed school, which was reflected in her grades. She loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed riding her horse, Mayflower. You could also find her with her cat, Snowy. Family and friends will miss her bubbly spirit and blue eyes. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000, at the Aztec Community Cemetery, with Gary Oliver officiating. Pallbearers will be Ed Rousseau Jr., Jerry Rousseau, Ed Rousseau Sr., Terry Rousseau, Jeff Chiasson and Donald Archuleta. Funeral arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 334-9332.

Ernest O. Sandoval
Ernest O. Sandoval, 69, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at the home where he has resided for 32 years with his wife, Emily Sena Sandoval, and son, Joseph "Michael" Sandoval. Ernest was born March 10, 1931, in Dillia, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, Teodorita Chavez Sandoval and Miguel Sandoval; and brother, Estevan Sandoval; sister, Corrine Lucero; and brother-in-law, Ismale Perraa. Survivors include Emily Sandoval, his wife of 40 years; son, Joseph "Michael" Sandoval; sisters, Stella Perraa of Pueblo, Colo., Amelia Sandoval of Della, N.M., Dilia Cordova and husband, Onesimo, of Santa Rosa, and Josephine Romero and husband, Joseph, of Albuquerque; and brother, Eloy Sandoval of Della, N.M. Ernie was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle. He was known as Papo to many, including Dorothy and Kristi Jacquez, and Robyn and Alysha Garcia. His nephew, Michael Martinez of Carlsbad had a special place in his uncle's heart. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Thursday, May 18 at Sacred Heart Church in Farmington. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmington, with Father Tim Farrell officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Phil Sanchez, Tranquelino Apodaca, Philip Sandoval, Dennis Jacquez, John Sena and Jesse Jacquez. Honorary pallbearers will be Felix Jacquez, Alex Encinias, Medesto Chavez, Tony Jacquez, Michael A. Martinez, Robert Chavez and Geronimo Medina. Funeral arrangements are with La Quey Funeral Home.

Faviana (Anna) Serrano
Faviana (Anna) Serrano, 82, of Bloomfield went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 17, 2000. Services are pending with Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, 327-5142.

Laurena Lea Tucker Wright
Laurena Lea Tucker Wright passed away on Friday May 12, 2000, at the Life Care Center of Farmington, where she resided for five years. She was born on May 3, 1921, in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, to Hallie and Lillian Winifred Tucker. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepdaughter JoAnne Minick, and brothers and sister, Edwin Tucker, Omer Tucker, and Twila Binford. Survivors include husband, John J. Wright of the family home in Farmington; sons, Larrie Wright and wife, Linda Kay, of Flora Vista; John Allen Wright and wife, Cathey, of Farmington; and Stanley Wright of Farmington; and daughter, Linda Turnbow of Aztec. There are eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington today at 2 p.m. The Reverends Frank and Tura Hayes will officiate. follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larrie Wright, John Allen Wright, Stanley Wright, Robert Griffee, Garland Frazier, and Ed Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wright, John Paul Wright, Tom Bradbury, Shannon Emerson, and Jay Turnbow. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are with La Quey Funeral Home.