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Obituary of Allen Jenkins

Published in the Los Angeles Daily News on 9/28/2003.
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ALLEN DELOSS JENKINS Born September 26, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. Died September 18, 2003 in Taos, New Mexico. Loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and teacher. Allen began his education studying Art at Glendale College in Southern California. He then served in the United States Army for 2 years during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return he resumed what would become a life long pursuit of education. Allen was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in the Los Angeles City school system. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. He was also an amateur Geologist, artist and gourmet chef. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Wright); his sons and daughters, Jeannette Jenkins of California, Steven Jenkins of Kansas, Sandy and Rick Brown of Nebraska, and Kevin and Julie Jenkins of Colorado; his grandchildren, Joshua and Carolyn Brown Kramer, Carrie Brown, Zachary Jenkins, Heather Kyseth, Holly and Levon Lytle, and John Leftwich; his great grandchildren, Bryce Lytle and Ayden Lytle; sisters and brothers, Catherine and Chris Allen, and Sean and Laura Jenkins; dozens of nieces and nephews and hundreds of students. Preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Louise Jenkins; and brother, Kenneth Jenkins. Family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by RIVERA-HANLON FUNERAL HOME New Mexico 505-758-3841.

Obituary of Harold C. Wright

From a newspaper local to Monte Vista, Colorado; May, 1942
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Harold Wright dies in Salida hospital Saturday Morning

Harold Wright a native of the San Luis valley who has been farming near Alamosa for the past four years, died Saturday morning at the Rio Grande hospital in Salida. Wright had been in poor health for several years and had undergone two major operations in the last two years.

He was born and reared in Monte Vista and was graduated from Rio Grande county high school in that city. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Clara Mae Brown Wright; four children, Patsy, Harold Jr. , Glennolen, and Mary Lou; his mother, Mrs. Ivy Wright of Alamosa; one brother, Kenneth Wright of Monte Vista; and three sisters, Mrs. Clella Turman and Mrs. Evelyn Hayes of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Lois Booth of Mosca.

Wright's sisters from California were here at the time of his death as they had been called to Alamosa last week because of the death of their uncle, Ray F. Wetherell, who was buried Tuesday.

While complete arrangements for the services have not been made, it has been announced they will be held Monday at 2 p.m. The Woods mortuary of Monte Vista is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Kenneth Gale Jenkins

From the Journal North, Taos, NM, January 22, 2002
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KENNETH GALE JENKINS, 67, of Taos died Friday of a stroke. He was born in 1934 in Montebello, Calif., and graduated Cal State Northridge with a master's in rhetorical theory. He taught Honors American Literature for 15 years at Taos High School; he taught at Cal State Northridge prior to moving to Taos in 1970. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jenkins; children, Kenny Jr., Christopher and wife Lisa; Brett and wife Lisa; seven grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Taos Humane Society, P.O. Box 622, Taos, N.M. 87571.

Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.

Obituary of Ord Wright

Appeared in a newspaper local to Monte Vista, Colorado; December, 1921
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ORD WRIGHT BURIED HERE ON MONDAY

Funeral services of the late Ord Wright were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Temple. Interment at Monte Vista cemetery. Burial services at the grave were conducted by members of the Alamosa lodge of Elks.

Olin Ord Wright was born near Chariton, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1886; died at St. Joseph's hospital, Denver, Dec. 15, 1921; aged 35 years, 2 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage to Iva L. Burns, Dec. 24, 1907 and to this union five children were born; Harold, 13; Kenneth, 12; Evelyn, 10; Clella, 6; Lois, 3. Beside the widow and children he is survived by father, mother and two brothers, Tracey and Chester, all of Monte Vista.

Ord had been in poor health for the past two years and had made a trip to California for that reason. He was operated for appendicitis but the real cause of his trouble baffled the surgeons. As the end drew near he expressed his readiness to go and was happy in the promise of his future. The bravery and fortitude of the widow is assurance that the great responsibility of rearing her children without the assistance of the husband and father, will be ably carried on. Ord Wright's outstanding human attribute was a deep devotion to his family--a good father and a good friend.

Obituary of Frank L. Brown

From a church announcement in San Fernando, California; September, 1960
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IN MEMORIAM: Mr. Frank Brown, husband of Mrs. Mary Brown, member of our church, and father of Mrs. Erman Anglin and Mrs. Grover Bradley, passed away from a heart attack ten days ago. His service was held at Glen Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Brown had been married more than 50 years, living in Colorado and San Fernando. Mr. Brown has been retired for many years and lived quietly at home. They have had such a close family, with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We reach out our hands and hearts to Mrs. Brown that she may know divine comfort and hope.
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