Deaths

• Luis Chavez
• Jose Olguin
• Ismeal Gonzales
• Russell Allen
• Betsy E. King

Luis Chavez

GRANTS — Services for Luis Jose Chavez, 75, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 15, at St. Vivian Catholic Church in Milan, N.M. Father Alberto Avella will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park. Military honors will be privided by the VFM Lodge 3221.

Chavez died March 12 in Grants. He was born June 27, 1931 in Juan Thomas, N.M.

Chavez was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Corinne Chavez of Grants; children, Anthony Chavez of San Rafael, Arthur Chavez of Albuquerque, Danny Chavez of Grants, Charles Chavez of Rio Rancho; brothers, Augustine Martinez of Bernalillo and Demetrio Martinez of Estancia; sister, Susie Gallegos of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Chavez was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldo and Isabel Chavez; his brother, Jose Gracia and his sister, Berna Herrera.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Jose Olguin

GRANTS — Services for Jose Olguin, 66, was at 9:30 a.m. today, March 15, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grants. Father Alberto Avella will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.

Olguin died March 11 in Grants. He was born Sept. 13, 1940 in Milagro, N.M.

Olguin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include wife, Merlinda Olguin of Grants; children, Lennett Adams and Stephen Olguin, both of Albuquerque, Joe Olguin of Grants and Anthony Olguin of Florida; parents, Jesus and Mary Olguin of Albuquerque; brothers, Flory Olguin, Filimon Olguin, Ernest Olguin, Jesus Olguin Jr., Michael Olguin, all of Albuquerque, Phillip Olguin of Grants, Frank Olguin of Denver, Colo.; sisters, Becky Saiz, Veronica Olguin and Marylou Olguin, all of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Olguin was preceded in death by his sister, Reyes Vigil.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Ismeal Gonzales

GALLUP — A traditional wake for Ismeal "Smiley" J. Gonzales, 63, was 10 a.m. today, Thursday, March 15, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Rev. Eduardo Espinosa, OFM, officiated. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. A rosary was recited at St. Francis Catholic Church.

Gonzales died Sunday, March 11, in Gallup. He was born July 31, 1943 in Cuba, N.M.

Gonzales was a 1st Sgt. in the Army National Guard. He worked at Fort Wingate Army Depot, RMCH, Giant Refinery and Amigo's. He enjoyed doing carpentry work around his home. He was a people person.

Survivors include his wife, Flora Gonzales; daughters, Gina Gonzales and Alexcia Chavez; brother, Medardo Gonzales; sister, Estella Crespin; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Gonzales was preceded in death by his father, Elizardo Gonzales; mother, Emelia Gonzales; sister, Carmelita Alonzo.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Russell Allen

NAVAJO — Graveside services for Russell Paul Allen, 52, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, at the Community Cemetery in Lukachukai, Ariz.

Allen died Thursday, March 8, in Gallup. He was born Feb. 17, 1955 in Fort Defiance into the Red Bottom People Clan for the Near to Water People Clan.

Allen attended school in Inter Mountain School inUtah. He enjoyed helping people and was a member of the Native Amercian Church. He was employed as a mechanic.

Survivors include brothers, Joseph Allen of Farmington and Rickey Allen of Fruitland; sister, Gloria Allen of Farmington.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Allen and Mary N. Allen.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of Sarah and Nelson Billie, 117 Popular Avenue. The family met Wednesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in Navajo.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Betsy E. King

THOREAU — Services are pending for Betsy E. King, 74, of Iyanbito.

King was born Aug. 12, 1932 in Thoreau. She died Tuesday, March 13, in Thoreau.

Correction
Amanda Davis' great grandmother, Adelina Padilla, should have been listed as a survivor.