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Obituary for Edwin W. Brown

Edwin W. Brown was born in Winslow, AZ on June 23, 1974. He passed away at his home in Bread Springs, NM on February 1, 2020. He attended Red Rock Elementary School, Gallup Middle School, and graduated from Gallup High School in 1992. He went to University of New Mexico – Gallup, NM Branch right after high school. Later he joined Local Union No. 469 in Phoenix, AZ for Pipefitter Union in 1995. Then he transferred to Local Union No. 412 in Albuquerque, NM. He traveled to Mississippi, Maryland, and various states. Ed used to say we’re rock stars. He was a bull rider in high school and after that Edwin joined Navajo Nation Association of Navajoland. He attended the Cody Custer Bull Rider School in Wickenburg, AZ. Also went to JR Hunt Saddle-Bronc School at Pinedale, NM. Edwin was preceded in death of his late father Edison Brown whom was also a pipefitter. Edwin is survived by his wife, Sophina Brown and his three sons Ethan, Elliott and Evan Brown.

Funeral services for Edwin will be on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the below location:

Rollie Mortuary

401 East Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 87301

A donation meeting will be held 25 miles South of Gallup on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Bread Springs Chapter House. Donations can also be made by contacting Rollie Mortuary at (505) 863-4452 and providing your debit/credit card information under Edwin Brown. Anything will help. Thanks from The Brown Boys Ethan, Elliott and Evan. Wife, Sophina Brown.

A bank account has been set up with Wells Fargo under ‘Edwin Wesley Brown’. Please visit a branch to contribute.

Obituary for Robert F. Lee

Robert F. “Bob” Lee passed away on December 22nd, 2019 at the age of 70 in the town of his birth, Las Cruces, NM.
Bob moved to Santa Fe at a young age, where he graduated high school in 1968. In 1974, he moved to Grants to work at the uranium mine. There, he married his wife, Kay, on December 15, 1979. After their son was born in 1981, they moved back to Las Cruces, opening Bob Lee Welding Service in 1983. It was said that he could weld a gum wrapper to a truck bumper. After operating his business for 11 years, he became a journeyman in the UA Local 412 Steam Fitters and Pipe Welders Union, from which he would retire after 17 years. He was a life member of Picacho Gun Club and Las Cruces Horseman’s Association and held officer positions in both organizations over the years. Bob was also a life member of the NRA and the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association and member of Aztec Lodge 03 and Kingston Lodge 16 AF&AM. Bob loved his family, dancing, crossword puzzles, the Dallas Cowboys, camping, shooting, and playing cards. He was an excellent cook who found all manner of ways to use green chile in creative dishes. His friendly demeanor and kind disposition made him fast friends with just about everyone he met. He always had a smile at the ready and a funny anecdote for any occasion. Bob was a proud father who instilled in his son the importance of honesty, integrity, humor, and the value of friendship and kindness.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kay; their son James (Jessi) and grandchildren Jack and Vera; sister Marikay (Antelmo Martinez) Lee-Martinez; nephews Jeff (Katie) and Kevin (Lisa) Martinez.
He was preceded in death by his father Levon, Mother Wanda, and nephew Christopher.
Services will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on January 4th, 2020 at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to Picacho Gun Club (PO Box 594 Las Cruces, NM 88004) and Las Cruces Horseman’s Association (PO Box 132 Mesilla Park, NM 88047).
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.To send flowers to the family of Robert F. Lee, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Published on Getz Funeral Home’s website.

Obituary for Gerald B. Perkins

In Memory of Gerald B. Perkins, age 79, passed away on November 25, 2019. Mr. Perkins was a Local 412 member for 62 years.

Obituary for Armando Gomez

In Memory of Armando Gomez, age 73, passed away on October 22, 2019. Mr. Gomez was a Local 412 member for 46 years.

Obituary for Bryan Bruce Wheeler

Bryan Bruce Wheeler, age 44, returned to his Father in Heaven on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Bryan was born in Kearny, AZ on March 30, 1975 to Bruce and Linda Wheeler. In 1982, at the age of 7, the Wheeler family moved to White Rock, NM. Growing up he enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and loved skateboarding. His early ambition was to be a professional skateboarder.

After graduating from Los Alamos, High School in 1993, Bryan chose a new ambition and started an apprenticeship with the local 412 as a pipefitter. He kept a permanent residence in Albuquerque, NM. He also really enjoyed traveling for work in different states and meeting new people. Along the way he made many stops to visit family, friends and see many beautiful monuments. He would also frequently send pictures of the jobs he was working on back to his family. Spending time with family and friends was very important to him.

Bryan is survived by his parents, Bruce and Linda Wheeler; his sisters, Cheri Wheeler (Mathew Guy), Kimberly Pace (Daniel), and Melinda Gyger (Matthew); 6 nieces and 4 nephews and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be dearly missed.

We invite friends and family to a memorial held in his honor. The service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, November 30, 2019, 11:00 a.m. 366 Grand Canyon Dr., White Rock, NM.

To send flowers to Bryan’s family, please visit French Funeral’s floral section.

Services

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday
November 30, 2019
11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints White Rock
366 Grand Canyon Dr.
White Rock, NM 87547

Published on French Funeral’s Website on November 21, 2019.

Obituary for John Saldivar

El Paso – John Frank Saldivar, May 24, 1936 – Nov. 11, 2019, lifelong resident of El Paso and graduate of Austin High School Class of 1955. Born to Genaro and Francisca Saldivar. Following in his father’s footsteps as a barber, he owned and operated Eastwood Barbershop from 1961 to 1978. Long hair styles of the 70s convinced him to change careers and he became a refrigeration mechanic retiring after 23 years, working for Johnson Controls and belonging to the Pipefitters Local 412.

John is survived by his wife of 57 years Blasa, sister Bertha Carranza (Hector), children, John Saldivar Jr, Monica Aguirre (Cesar) and Gene Saldivar (Norma). Six Grand Children and 4 Great Grandchildren.

An avid golfer, he was members of the Horizon and Santa Teresa Country Clubs, and later played exclusively at Ascarate Golf Course. He was a member of the PAGA, Tortugas and Conejos golf associations.

His favorite football team was the Green Bay Packers; his second favorite was anybody who beat the Dallas Cowboys.

Rosary/Memorial, 11am, Saturday Nov. 16, 2019 at Martin Funeral Home East.

Published in El Paso Times from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2019.

Obituary for Justin Cole

Farmington – Justin Wade Cole was born October 16, 1980 and passed on October 7, 2019 at the age of 38. Justin put his heart into everything and into every role he had throughout his life. Justin was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend to those close to him. His love for his family and friends will continue to echo within out hearts and throughout our memories.

Justin was a loving father and his entire world was about his children. He would do anything in his power for them. He always talked about them to everyone. He took care of every aspect of their lives. Justin always gave them kisses, hugs and told them how proud he was of them and how much they meant to him. He was their rock and they were his strength.

Justin was a journeyman pipefitter and belonged to the Pipefitter Local 412 for the last 12 years of his life. He was a dedicated worker, put everything into being the best, and could out work anyone in his profession. He was proud of his pipefitter trade and took it seriously.

Justin is survived by his children, Lindsey, Dillon, Damien and Taylor. He left behind his brother, Jared Cole (Lauren) sister Jessica Thurgood (Brandon), his mother, Victoria Lacey, father George Cole, grandparents Joseph Weisgerber and Arlene Cole. He also left behind numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Justin’s memorial service will be on Thursday, October 17th.

Published in Farmington Daily Times from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2019

Obituary for Ronald “Ronnie” Steven Maloof

Age 61, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born in Farmington, NM on August 18, 1958, to John Maloof and Gloria Rudolph. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Stephen Hardy and Chelsea Hardy Flores; siblings, Brenda Jo Maloof, Johnny Maloof, Jeff Maloof, and Paul (Diana) Maloof; nieces, Austen Maloof, EmiLeigh Maloof, and Monet Maloof; nephews, Lawrence Maloof and Jeffrey George Maloof; as well as many dear friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., with Rosary to follow at 5:00 p.m. in Daniels Family Funeral Services – Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Mass will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, 10:30 a.m., in Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Interment to follow same day at 1:30 p.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.

Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010