French Funerals and Cremations - Lomas Chapel
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Our Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Boyer
May 15, 2012
DOROTHY MAE BOYER
Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Linwood H Boyer, Jr.; her daughter, Dorothy M. Corcoran and her husband, John J. Corcoran III; grandson, Gavin T. Corcoran; granddaughters, Carrie A. Corcoran and Shannon C. Young and husband, Jacob Young; and great-granddaughter,...
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Ronald Ankeny
May 12, 2012
RONALD ANKENY
Ron went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Pat; son, Richard; daughter, Joy and her husband, Eric; daughter-in-law, Paula; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at French – Lomas Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your...
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Terri Lynn Toppin
May 10, 2012
TERRI LYNN TOPPIN
Age 50, a native of Albuquerque, NM since 1973, departed this life on Thursday, May 10, 2012. At the time she resided in DeSoto, TX. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Marjorie; sisters, Sharon and Jennifer; aunts, Corinne Ingram, Rosa Clay, Marie Johnson, Wilda Graham, and Jill Battle; uncles, Michael Bartee and William Clay; as well as cousins and a host of friends....
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Ramona Sue "Aunt Sue" Salazar
May 7, 2012
SALAZAR, RAMONA SUE "AUNT SUE"
Went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 7, 2012. She was blessed with 92 years in this life, born January 11, 1920. Ramona was a loving wife, daughter, sister, auntie, Godmother, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Ramona is preceded in death by her husband, Phil Salazar; parents, Lorenzo Ballejos and...
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Henry L. "Hank" Hardaway
May 7, 2012
HARDAWAY, HENRY L. "HANK"
A long-time resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Maria Antonietta "Toni" Hardaway; daughters, Janis L. (Samuel Freund) Dotson, Marsha J. Hardaway-Burke, Sandra A. (Benjamin ) Simental, Barbara J. Bourland and Nora E. Martinez; one sister, Louese White; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren, and...
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Edna Kotschwar
May 6, 2012
KOTSCHWAR, EDNA
Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. She is survived by son, Ron Kotschwar and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque; son, Bruce Kotschwar of Manzano; grandchildren, Jeff and wife, Tanya, Maggie and husband, Justin, Ty, Krystl and husband, Brian, and Brianne; great-grandchildren, Dustin and Elizabeth; sisters, Leona Greenlee, Beverly Johnson and Willa...
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Louis P. "Bud" Denis
May 5, 2012
DENIS, LOUIS P. "BUD"
Age 84, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Mark Denis and wife, Denise, Jeanette Gray, and Connie White; grandchildren, Marianne, Melissa, Matt, Kevin, Ryan, and Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Venie Denis, and his brother, Edward Denis. Louis served our country in the...
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Tomas Leroy Chavez
May 2, 2012
TOMAS LEROY CHAVEZ
Age 70, of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 2, 2012. He was born to the Tomas and Victoria Chavez, March 11, 1942, in Santa Fe, NM. Tomas served as a United States Marine from 1964 until 1970 and was discharged in 1970 at the Rank of Sergeant. Tomas lived in Albuquerque, with his daughter and caregiver Donna Chavez. Tomas was preceded in death by his father, Tomas R. Chavez;...
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Carmelita S. Gonzales
April 30, 2012
CARMELITA S. GONZALES,
Age 60, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 30, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ben Gonzales; her sons, Dominic and his wife, Morgan, Daniel, and Matthew; two grandchildren, Dominic Jr. and Kendra; and six sisters. Carmelita was preceded in death by her biological mother, Elma. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial...
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Inez Fern Goddard
April 30, 2012
INEZ FERN GODDARD
Age 84, resident of Albuquerque since 1961 died Monday, April 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Goddard. Inez is survived by her sons, William Goddard and spouse, Harriet of Rio Rancho, and John Goddard of Albuquerque; 6 grandchildren, Tony and spouse, Diane of Amarillo, TX, Paula Chacon and spouse, Darrin of Albuquerque, Monica Wimberly and spouse,...
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Unis Kinoshita
April 28, 2012
UNIS KINOSHITA
Age 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her son, Dan. She is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Carrie, Kristal, and Gail; grandchildren, Candace, Elliot, Jamie, Leslie and Ashley; and sisters, Grace and Ruth. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 19,...
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Edward T. Pulsifer, Sr.
April 28, 2012
EDWARD T. PULSIFER, SR.
Edward lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 77. He was born in Dover and in his younger years lived in Farmington, New Hampshire. He died peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2012 surrounded by his devoted family. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years, and retired in 1968 due to health issues. For the rest of his working life, he worked for the USPS...
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Lucia A. Tondl
April 28, 2012
Lucia A. Tondl
Age 82, passed away on April 28, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John, a retired Lt. Col; daughter, Catherine A. Nealand and husband, Greg of Laguna Hills, CA; daughter, Nancy M. Palmer and husband, Chris of Tempe, AZ; grandchildren, Christopher and Amanda Nealand, and Lee Palmer; nephew, Michael Esslinger of San Diego, CA; and nieces, Nan Esslinger of...
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Dorothea Ethel Ellison
April 27, 2012
DOROTHEA ETHEL ELLISON
Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, NM died Friday, April 27, 2012. She is survived by her spouse, Miles Ellison of Albuquerque; children, Desiree Woodland and husband, Gary of Albuquerque, Sondra Lang of Albuquerque, Jocelyn Beaulieu of Albuquerque, Jeannine Clock and husband, Ron of Albuquerque, Joseph Ellison of Lakewood, CO, and Matthew Ellison and wife, Renee of...
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Annie Alice Anderson
April 26, 2012
ANNIE ALICE ANDERSON
Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She is survived by daughter, Betty Budner of Albuquerque, NM; son, Samuel Anderson and wife, Patty of Tucsan, AZ; son, Frank Young; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, including great-granddaughter, Victorianna A. Garcia and her father, Jerry Joe Garcia; sister, Mary Lucy...
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Stella Maurine (White) Morton
April 26, 2012
STELLA MAURINE (WHITE) MORTON
Age 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982 died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her home following a long illness. She is survived by her children, Dr. Arthur R. Morton, Jr. (Colonel, US Army Retired) and wife, Marji of Melbourne, FL, Carole J. Bateman and husband, Guy of Rockville, MD and Connie S. Morton of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Arthur R. Morton III and...
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Valerie Lynn Gifford-Graber
April 26, 2012
VALERIE LYNN GIFFORD-GRABER, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Valerie was an incomparable life partner, a beautifully gifted counselor, and a magnificent, inspirational healer. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Rick Graber; mother, N. June Amadio; sisters, Linda, Rita, Joan; brother, John; and many...
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Kara Louise Gibson-Welch
April 22, 2012
GIBSON-WELCH, KARA LOUISE
Age 70, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away early Sunday morning. Her life and wisdom is carried on in her children, Eugene Allen Welch and wife, Shirl, Kara Lee Welch, Eugene Edward Welch and wife, Wanda, and Eugene William Welch and wife, Kelly; and numerous friends. A loving wife, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Eugene William Welch. Kara...
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Marion F. Greer
April 21, 2012
MARION F. GREER
Passed away on April 21, 2012 at the age of 96 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was born August 25, 1915 in Newport News, VA. She lived in Albuquerque, NM for 47 years until the death of her husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) William H. (Harry) Greer in 2007, at which time she moved to Murfreesboro to be near her nephew. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Roberta Davis Stinemeyer. Marion...
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George Lindley Boal
April 21, 2012
BOAL, GEORGE LINDLEY
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to George Albert and Theodora (Thea) Boal, on September 29, 1921 in Newell, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth P. Boal in May 1993 and is survived by his current wife, Anita Faye Boal. The surviving family members consist of George M. and Carolyn Boal,...
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Alice C. Jetter
April 20, 2012
A long-time resident of Albuquerque, and Payson, AZ, passed away early Friday morning, April 20, 2012 at the age of 88. Alice was a deeply religious person who received the Lord's blessing that she would pass quickly and while in good spirits. She was also blessed through recent visits and communications with many of her friends and family that she loved dearly. Alice was born in Chicago, IL...
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John T. Tisse
April 20, 2012
Age 85, died on Friday, April 20, 2012 after suffering several strokes. He was born August 7, 1926 in Des Moines, IA, of the union of John E. and Marie Dufur Risse. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alice Risse; his daughter Karen Lynn and husband Jeffrey of Memphis, TN; one sister, Rosalie Cramer of Minneapolis, MN; three sisters-in-law, Helen Risse of Sioux Falls, SD; Marian Thompson...
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Marjorie Bess Worline Meler
April 18, 2012
MARJORIE BESS WORLINE MELER
Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly from San Antonio, TX, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. She is survived by her son, Barry Worline and wife, Carolyn; two granddaughters, Virginia and Jessica; and nephew, Wayne and wife, Mary. Marjorie was an avid Volksmarcher and quilt maker. She belonged to many associations, including the Military Officers Association of...
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Arthur Vincent Dietz
April 17, 2012
ARTHUR VINCENT DIETZ, age 80, a resident of Tome passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Elvira Dietz; nine children: daughter, Debb Dietz, son, Dennis (Colleen) Dietz, son, Tom (Donna) Dietz, son, Ronald Dietz, son, Andy (Christine) Dietz, son, Michael (Debbie) Dietz, daughter, Phyllis Chavez , son, Joseph Chavez, son, David (Gwen) Chavez; 20...
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Richard C. Campbell
April 17, 2012
Rev. Richard C. Campbell was born in 1928 and grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. He received the B.A. and M.A., degrees from Wheaton College and Wheaton Graduate School in Illinois, and the M. Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. From 1954 to 1961 he held pastorates in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Monroe and Southfield (Detroit) Michigan. His wife of 13 years and the...
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Gordon L. Dickson
April 16, 2012
GORDON L. DICKSON
Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. Gordon was born in 1932 in Buffalo, Minnesota to Melvin Benaford Dickson and Marie Gertrude Dickson. Gordon joined the Air Force in March, 1952 and was honorably discharged in November 1962. He met his wife, Henrietta, while he was stationed at the Air Force Base in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and they were...
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Craig Gene Thomas
April 13, 2012
CRAIG GENE THOMAS
Age 54, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. Mr. Craig G. Thomas left this world to be in a better place without pain and worry. He is survived by his parents, Mr. James and Yayoi Thomas; brother, James Thomas III who resides in California with Mr. Craig G. Thomas; niece, Gloria Thomas; nephew, Jason Thomas; daughter, Chivvon N. Thomas; two...
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Betty Lee Sickler
April 13, 2012
Betty Lee Sickler, the devoted, loving daughter of Harry and Ellen Waldman (since passed), and the loving, thoughtful, caring, and selfless Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, and Cousin, passed from this earth and to her heavenly resting place on April 13, 2012. There, Betty will be with God, and with her Mother, Father, and daughter, Vikki, who passed almost 7 years...
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Samantha Jo "Samii Jo" Walters
June 15, 1993 - April 11, 2012
Samantha Jo Walters was born June 15, 1993 to Curt Walters and Darcy Iske in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and went to be with the Lord suddenly at the tender age of 18 on April 11, 2012. Samantha spent her first 8 years in Tijeras, New Mexico spending time with family and friends as often as possible, amusing every person she encountered. She attended A. Montoya Elementary and loved spending time at...
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Alphonse J. Machac
April 11, 2012
ALPHONSE J. MACHAC
Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Machac of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Rose Machac-Chavez; sons, Tony Machac, Marvin Machac, Gerald Machac, and Robert Machac; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mac/Sonny/Al was preceded in death by his parents, George and Julia Machac. He was a retired...
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Dorothy Pauline (Matthews) Hughes
April 11, 2012
HUGHES, DOROTHY PAULINE (MATTHEWS)
Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born June 21, 1924 in Miami, Oklahoma to Bruce and Ethyl Matthews. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine and sons, David and Allyn Hughes. Her husband, Edgar D. Hughes (1921-2008), preceded Dorothy in death. She was a member of The American Lung...
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Brigitte Sewell
April 10, 2012
Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. She is survived by nephew, Guenter Schuhmacher; sister, Wilma Jost. Brigitte was a member of the American Legion Post 99. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery along-side her husband.
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Craig Rothwell Chamberlain, US ARMY, RET
April 10, 2012
CHAMBERLAIN, COL. CRAIG ROTHWELL US ARMY, RET
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife, of 45 years, Carolyn H. "Lyn" Chamberlain; son, John Mark Chamberlain and wife, Robin of Denver, CO; daughter, Charlotte C. Miller and husband, Robert of Moriarty and son, Eric L. Chamberlain of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, and many other family and...
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Hugh Richard Geiger
April 10, 2012
GEIGER, HUGH RICHARD
Age 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Hugh was born on December 20, 1926 in Albuquerque, NM to Clarence and Emma Geiger. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Once released from service, he traveled to Michigan to live. The winters were much too cold for him so he got on his Harley and returned...
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Jose Antonio "Tony" Sisneros, (Ret)
April 9, 2012
SISNEROS, JOSE ANTONIO "TONY" (RET)
March 13, 1945 – April 9, 2012 passed away at his home in Cedar Grove, NM after a yearlong battle with cancer with his wife and step son by his side. He was born in Santa Rosa, NM. Tony graduated from Santa Rosa High School and soon after enlisted in the Air Force and served his country during the Viet Nam War. After coming home from Viet Nam he continued...
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David Wilson
April 9, 2012
DAVID WILSON
Age 94, longtime Albuquerque resident, departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2012 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Wilson; one daughter; three step-daughters; four step-sons; multiple grand and great-grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Family and friends may visit French – Lomas Chapel on Friday, April 13, 2012...
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Natividad Salcido Prieto
April 9, 2012
PRIETO, NATIVIDAD SALCIDO
Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1964, passed away on April 9, 2012. Natividad was born on May 19, 1927 in Candelaria, TX. Natividad was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilaria Salcido; her sister, Isabel Prieto, and her son, Joe Prieto. She is survived by her husband of 69...
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James S. Cardenas
April 8, 2012
CARDENAS, JAMES S.
Age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 8, 2012. Jim was on the USS Grappel, where he served honorably in the Navy in the Vietnam War. He was very intelligent and loved history, math, and mostly astronomy. Jim was kind, humorous, and generous to a fault. He will be greatly missed by all whose life he touched. He is survived by siblings, Gloria, Helen, John,...
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Janet M. Hager
April 8, 2012
HAGER, JANET M.
Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 8, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Cynthia A. Field and husband Terry, of Tucson, AZ, Margaret J. Basile and husband, Edward of Newport News, VA. and one son, Robert Hager of Albuquerque, NM. Janet is also survived by five grandchildren; Eddie, Jr., Jimmy, Richard, Jason and Scott; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Amber...
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Janice Short
April 8, 2012
SHORT, JANICE
Age 87, passed away on April 8, 2012 in the loving arms of her husband of 67 years, Wally Short and their daughter, Tracy Ann Sheridan. She died peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Short. She is survived by Tracy's husband, Timothy Sheridan, and four grandchildren, Tara Sheridan, Tommy Sheridan, Lisa Short, Jacquie Short; four great...
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Leroy (Lee) Halterman
April 6, 2012
HALTERMAN, LEROY (LEE)
Age 66, passed away suddenly on April 6, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Lee was born to Frank and Juanita Halterman on November 2, 1945. He is survived by his partner Sherry Daniel; son John Halterman and his wife Kirsty from England, and daughter, Kendra Halterman from Albuquerque. He is also survived by his sister Janice Hurt from Excelsior Springs, MO; and brother Rick...
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Miloslav (Milo) Joseph Navratil
April 5, 2012
MILOSLAV (MILO) JOSEPH NAVRATIL
Age 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri Geherty of Albuquerque, NM; grandsons, Joseph Geherty and Jared Geherty of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Anton Navratil and wife, Clara of Iowa. Milo Navratil was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Navratil; son, Milo Navratil; brother, Frank...
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Raymond E. Arvidson
April 5, 2012
RAYMOND E. ARVIDSON
Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 64 years passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Robbie D. Arvidson of 17 years; sons, William D. Arvidson and wife, Patsy of Arlington, VA, and Edward F. Arvidson and wife, Denise of Albuquerque; daughters, Nancy R. Coinman of Mimbres, NM, Gloria A. Felts and husband, Rick of Truth or Consequences, NM, Cynthia...
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Joe (Jose) F. Sanchez
April 4, 2012
JOE (JOSE) F. SANCHEZ
Age 68 lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. He is survived by his spouse, Mary Sanchez; his step-son, Anthony Ruiz and wife, Melissa; and grandchildren, Vanessa, Alexis, Victoria, and Autumn; sister, Maria Troncoso; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sanchez; four brothers; and one...
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Leland J. Allen
April 4, 2012
LELAND J. ALLEN
Age 84, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1927 to Ivan and Aletta Allen on their farm near Booker, Texas. He was the fifth of eight children and spent his youth on the farm during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years. On November 24, 1956, he married Dorothy Spies in Yoakum, Texas, after which they made Albuquerque their home. He was preceded in death...
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Phyllis Marie Dunn
April 3, 2012
PHYLLIS MARIE DUNN
Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She is survived by her sons, David Dunn and wife, Naomi Milne and Dennis Dunn and wife, Donna; grandchildren, Claire Dunn and Katrina Milne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Dunn; parents, Earl and Lela Pratt; sister, Arlene Berend; and brother, James Pratt. Phyllis was a...
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Mesa Browne Grigsby
April 2, 2012
MESA BROWNE GRIGSBY
Age 97, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by daughter, Avee Jean Van Dusen and her husband, Ross; daughter, Julia (Judy) K. Phillips and her husband, Lee; son, Clifford Keith Grigsby and his wife, Patty; grandchildren, James Phillips and wife, Diane, Joshua L. Phillips and Seah Johnson, Steven R. Grigsby and wife, Michelle...
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Clara Jean Smith
March 31, 2012
Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Nuanes and husband, Jerry of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Forrest Smith and wife, Julie of Albuquerque, NM; her granddaughter, Monica Nuanes-Gomez and husband, Jonathan; and her grandson, Paul Nuanes of Albuquerque, NM. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith. A...
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Karen Morris
March 31, 2012
KAREN MORRIS
A long-time resident of Albuquerque passed on peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on August 21, 1942. She is survived by her husband, Paul; son, Michael Bieniewski and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Cathy Lynch and husband, Patrick; grandchildren, Isaiah Bieniewski, Tiana Lynch, Tyler Lynch and Tara Lynch;...
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Arthur Jasper Clingenpeel
March 31, 2012
ARTHUR JASPER CLINGENPEEL
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 31, 2012. Arthur was born January 12, 1924 in Charter Oak, Iowa to the late Oscar Clingenpeel and Sydna Samuelson Clingenpeel. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Arthur was a 20 year veteran of the US Navy and served in WWII and the Korean Conflict....
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Robert Albert Holmes, MD, US Army Ret.
March 31, 2012
Colonel Robert Albert Holmes, MD US Army (Ret.)
United States Army Retired, born May 3, 1933 in Lansford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holmes died peacefully with his family surrounding him on Saturday, March 31, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Gwendolyn Holton Holmes. Known to many as "Bob", he is also survived by his daughter, Allison Ann Holmes and husband, Patrick Porter Stewart of...
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Donna W. Doran
March 28, 2012
DORAN, DONNA W.
Age 84, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2012 surrounded by family after succumbing to her two year battle with cancer. Born July 21, 1927 in St. Cloud, MN to Walter and Gertrude Wenck, she spent the majority of her life in Minneapolis, MN before moving to Albuquerque in 2003 to be closer to her daughters Jean and Nancy. A student at the University of Minnesota she went on...
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Ethel Loraine Harwood
February 2, 1924 - March 25, 2012
HARWOOD, ETHEL LORAINE
February 2, 1924 to March 25, 2012. Was born Ethel Loraine Brizendine in Topeka, KS to Roy E. and Evelyn Rinker Brizendine. She was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. She married William D (Don) Harwood shortly after graduation. They traveled to various Navy training locations before he deployed for duty in the Pacific. Following WWII he was in...
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Richard G. Stegmaier
March 23, 2012
STEGMAIER, RICHARD G.
Age 83, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 surrounded by his family. He had been a resident of Albuquerque since 2002. Richard was born June 6, 1928 in Heidenheim, Germany to Georg and Barbara Stegmaier. Trained as a machinist, he came to the US in 1952 as part of an exchange program designed to teach young Germans democratic principles and return them to Germany to...
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Robert Paul Hernandez
March 22, 2012
HERNANDEZ, ROBERT PAUL
Loving son, father, grandfather and brother, passed away March 22, 2012 at age 51. He was born on March 23, 1960 in Bitburg AFB, Germany to Ida and Roberto Hernandez. Robert is survived by his mother, Ida Montoya Hernandez; daughter, Raquel Marina and husband, Desi Garcia Jr.; beloved grandchildren, Desiderion Roberto III and Azlyn; brother, Michael Hernandez Ph.D and...
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Fred I. Chanatry,, USAF, (Ret)
March 22, 2012
Died suddenly March 22, 2012, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Fred was born in 1927, in Utica, NY, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Proctor High School. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduating with the Class of 1948. Fred was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country for 29 years. During an early assignment to Kirtland AFB New Mexico...
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Jennie Lovato
March 22, 2012
Age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 22, 2012, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan S. Lovato, her twins Joseph and Frank Lovato, her grand-kids Jonathan Lovato, Nisha Lovato, and Eric Wilson, her brother Soston Sanchez, her sister's Orocia Elwell, Margarita Lucero, and Flora Pohl, and her sister-in-law Sarita Sedillo. Jennie was born...
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Nellie J. Denio
March 21, 2012
NELLIE J. DENIO
Our beloved Nellie J. Denio passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Nellie was born on February 19, 1934 in Clayton, New Mexico. She was married to Carl J. Denio and they were longtime residents of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by Carl in November 1994. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother and aunt who was loved by all and...
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Vivian Lenore Ulibarri Aragon
March 20, 2012
VIVIAN LENORE ULIBARRI ARAGÓN
Age 86, born in Reserve, NM on February 23, 1926, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, after a short illness. She is survived by her children, Jimmy (Felipe) Aragón of Albuquerque, NM, Bobby Aragón and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque, NM, Leslie Aragón and wife, Lupita of Santa Ana, CA, Tracy Bennett of Santa Fe, NM, LauriAnne...
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Elisa M. Lowe
March 20, 2012
ELISA M. LOWE
Age 91, of Albuquerque, went to be with her beloved husband, Leon, Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She is survived by her children, Evelyn Essman and husband, Dennis, Luis E. Lowe and wife, Sandy, Patricia Quillen and husband, John; grandchildren, Nicholas, Gregory, Jenny and her husband, Michael, Christopher and his wife, Jennifer, and Frank; great-granddaughters, Juliann and Angeline;...
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George W. Twohy
March 20, 2012
GEORGE W. TWOHY
Age 80, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Lovelace Heart Hospital. He lived in Albuquerque for the past 22 years where he was enjoying his retirement as a pilot for the US Forest service for 25 years. He was a proud member of the AOPA and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Donna; brother, Dennis; sister, Barbara; six sons, Edward, Donald, John...
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Melvin Ronald Schoenfelder
March 19, 2012
MELVIN RONALD SCHOENFELDER
Age 90, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, March 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce, of Luverne ND; children, Connie Schoenfelder of Albuquerque, Sandi Marsh and husband, Larry of Show Low AZ, and Robert Schoenfelder and wife, Tina of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Brian and Laura Schoenfelder of Albuquerque; and brother, Vernon...
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Maria Leto-Rowe
March 19, 2012
MARIA LETO-ROWE
A resident of Albuquerque, NM, born in Newark, NJ, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. She was a skilled cosmetologist who had many devoted customers when she was working in Albuquerque. Maria was a life-long Christian. She is survived by her sister, Stephanie Gagliardino of Hockessin Delaware; Lori Rowe and Jane Rowe; many relatives on the east coast; and many other Rowe...
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David Koziol
March 17, 2012
DAVID KOZIOL
Age 68, a resident of Sandia Park, NM passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012 after seeing his last East Mountain sunset earlier in the week. He especially loved reading, history, and the nature and beauty of the Sandia Mountains, as well as traveling to see friends and family. He is survived by daughter, Louise Koziol of Phoenix; daughter, Julie Golden (Tom) of Albuquerque;...
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Kathleen Greene
March 17, 2012
GREENE, KATHLEEN
Age 87, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2012, St. Patrick's Day. She is survived by son, James Donald Greene II; daughter, Patti Williams and Jim Beasley; son, Michael Greene and wife Terri; grandchildren, Heather, Shawn, Sam, Marianne, Melissa, and Michael; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 33 years, James Donald Greene,...
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Teresa Lente-Espinoza
March 17, 2012
LENTE-ESPINOZA, TERESA
Age 45, died Saturday, March 17, 2012 after a courageous battle with a long illness. She is survived by two loving and caring families: parents, Wanda and Paul Barnum; sisters, Carrie Candelaria and Brenna Dotson; and many other loved ones; as well as her biological mother, Mary Martinez; brothers, Ricky Ballejos, Pete Ballejos, Jesse Lente and Gilbert Martinez; and...
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Phyllis S. Scheiner
March 17, 2012
Phyllis Sonia Scheiner, 88, died March 17, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 21 at Congregation Albert, followed by burial at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 2:15 PM. She was born December 20, 1923 to Mack and Anna Schwartz in Brooklyn, New York. She studied at NYU, sold War Bonds during WWII, and was a Marine wife survived by...
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James R. Steward
March 15, 2012
STEWARD, JAMES R.
Born May 2, 1944 to Marshall and Agnes Steward. He departed at the age of 67, on March 15, 2012 and is now resting in peace. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Steward; daughter, Mila Bauer; grandson, Brandon Brown; three sisters, Charlotte Smith, Geraldine Givens, Lois Jean Henderson and two brothers, Marshall Steward Jr., and Bobby Joe Steward. He proudly served his...
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Clesson J. Pratt
March 11, 2012
Clesson J. Pratt, Jr. MSGT. (Ret.)
Age 70, went to be with The Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2012 after a struggle with cancer. He served proudly in the Army for 27 years. He has called Albuquerque his home for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joan; four children, William, Robert, Barbara (Kapela) and Clesson III and wife, Rhonda; five grandchildren; and two great...
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James David Donmoyer
December 18, 2011 - March 10, 2012
JAMES DAVID DONMOYER
Born on December 18, 2011 departed this earth on Saturday, March 10, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Ian and Dawn Donmoyer, of Albuquerque, NM; grandparents, Ted and Denise Donmoyer and Elizabeth Hauer; great-grandmother, Verna Donmoyer; uncle, Jesse Donmoyer; and aunts, Michelle Saavedra and Katy Hickman . James was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Ziegler...
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John "Andy" Andrews
March 10, 2012
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with his beloved wife, Betty on Saturday, March 10, 2012. He is survived by sons; Mike, John, and Randy and wife Danielle; grandchildren, Edward, Luke, Joy, Katie, and Melody; and brother, David. Andy was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty; his parents, Ivy Lee and Eva Mae Andrews; and brothers, Charles and George. He retired from the USAF...
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Louis (Lou) K. Stam, Jr.
March 9, 2012
Louis (Lou) K. Stam, Jr.
Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque for nearly 60 years, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emmalee Stam. He is survived by his children: son, Kent Stam (Rio Rancho) and wife, Linda, sons, Brandon, Cory, and Sean; and daughter, Anne Dunn (Denver) and husband, Larry, daughter, Kelly and son, Ryan. Lou was born in Jacksonville, Florida...
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Robert E. Ladner
March 9, 2012
ROBERT (BOB) E. CMSGT (RET.) LADNER
On March 9, 2012 Bob passed away from natural causes at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Leroy Ladner. Bob was a career military man having spent time in the United States Marines, the United States Air Force and the Army Air Corps Reserves. He participated in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Bob...
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Ralph S. Garcia, Jr.
March 9, 2012
RALPH S. GARCIA, JR.
Age 64, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Lola Garcia; sisters Mary Ann Chavez and Mary Frances Garcia; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Garcia. Ralph is survived by his wife, Ida; son, James; and very special grandchildren, James Jr. and Victoria Garcia. He is also survived by brother...
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Gilbert T. Collier
March 9, 2012
Was born to Delbert and Vaudeth Collier in 1931, in Mooreland, OK. Gilbert raised hogs as a young man and won many Grand Champion awards throughout the region. He was a member of FFA for several years. He met Verna Schwertfeger at Oklahoma State University and married her January of 1953. They eventually ended up with 5 children, 1 girl and 4 boys, but son Vernie Noel was taken shortly after...
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Filomena Cordova
March 8, 2012
CORDOVA, FILOMENA
Born March 15, 1928 in Corrales, NM, daughter of Tiofilo C. Perea and Trinidad Silva Perea, passed away at home on Thursday, March 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Cordova; and daughters, Sharon Marie Cordova and Debora Ann Cordova. She is survived by her son, Glenn Cordova of Albuquerque. Filomena worked from a young age, selling ice cream and sodas...
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Earl R. Taute
March 8, 2012
EARL R. TAUTE
Age 86, a resident of Derry, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Hazel Taute; daughter, Donna Gober and husband, Joe; son, Mark Taute; son, Rex Taute; daughter, Lisa Taute and husband, Mark Smith; grandchildren, Chris Gober and wife, Josselyn, Kim Cordova and husband, Michael, Carey Taute and fiancé, John Lockhart, Hannah and...
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Brian Wade Oldervik
March 7, 2012
BRIAN WADE OLDERVIK
April 22, 1947-March 7, 2012 Resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, formally of Minot, ND. Brian is survived by his loving and caring wife of 36 years. He was a retired Marine who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. A Memorial Service for Brian will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:30 a.m., at French – Lomas Chapel....
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Mercy Ramirez, USAF Ret.
March 6, 2012
RAMIREZ, USAF, Ret., MSgt. MERCY
Age 83, joined his beloved wife, Emily on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He is survived by his sister, Lucy Goodrich of Trinidad, CO; grandsons, Ben Ramirez and wife, Sonia and Eric Mafnas and wife, Erica; granddaughters, Sandra Eustice and husband, Doug and Alicia Milavec and husband Logan; son-in-law, Johnny Mafnas; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great...
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Joe E. Gonzales
March 5, 2012
GONZALES, JOE E.
Age 74, born in Lamy, New Mexico, was called home to eternally dance with his wife Della at Heavens Gate on Monday, March 5, 2012. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Della; his parents, Francisco and Inez Gonzales; his brothers, Ralph, Gabriel, Clyde and Frank; sisters Corrine, Dora, and Irene and his grandson in law Willie Healey. He is survived by his children, Paula...
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Lois Ames
March 5, 2012
LOIS AMES
Age 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, March 5, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Linda McFatridge, also of Albuquerque. Age and limited mobility had her independent living and interactions with friends and extended members. Lois was a poet, an author, an educator, and a Medical Records Administrator at Presbyterian Hospital. Lois served NM Baptists as Sunday...
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Ronald T. Ghion
March 4, 2012
GHION, RONALD T.
1935-2012, Born in Herminie, PA. Married to Barbara J. Ghion since 1960; son of Lauretta and Deno Ghion; one brother, Dean P. Ghion; one sister, Bonita J. Allen; and beloved cousins, Nina Dyer and Jim Flanigan. Graduated 1953 from Sewickley High School, and attended St. Joseph's College for 2 years. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 served...
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Kaleb Austin Hunter
March 3, 2012
KALEB AUSTIN HUNTER
Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Infant son of John and Kari Hunter was born on January 30, 2012 and went to heaven on March 3, 2012. Kaleb left behind his loving parents and his little twin brother, Landon; grandparents, Marshall and Sharon Ensz of Wichita, KS and John and Darlene Hunter of Wichita Falls, TX; and many family members. Kaleb will be...
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Jose Gilbert Barela
March 3, 2012
JOSE GILBERT BARELA, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. Gilbert was a wonderful husband, an adoring father, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hard worker who many times helped out many people with his auto mechanic skills out of the kindness of his heart. Gilbert made friends easily and will be missed by all who knew him. He was the most forgiving...
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Anna King
February 29, 2012
KING, ANNA
Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, was welcomed by heavenly angels on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Helen King and Donna (Adrian) Watson; son, Steve Hewgley; granddaughters, Leanna (Keith) Evans and Renee Paden; great-granddaughter, Karisma Paden, great-grandson, Hudson Evans, great-granddaughter, Kennedy Evans and great-grandson, Breck Evans. Anna was...
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Velma Jean Marsh
February 28, 2012
MARSH, VELMA JEAN
Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950 passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert H. (Bud) Marsh; her three children, Rob Marsh of Lake Tahoe, Nancy Gail Marsh and her husband, Robert Ware of Albuquerque, and Clinton Dean Marsh and his wife, Elaine of Stafford, VA; grandchildren, Ryan Marsh of San Diego, CA, Todd Marsh...
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Leonard Leyba
February 28, 2012
LEYBA, LEONARD
Age 99, a resident of Bosque Farms, went to be with his precious Lord on February 28, 2012. He was born in Des Moines, NM on April 18, 1912. He lived in Albuquerque most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Sarah Leyba; four sisters, Esther Svalina, Susanna Martinez, Adelle Tupper, Selma Harris and one brother, Vivian Leyba. Leonard left behind...
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Sarah Lutkenhouse
February 27, 2012
LUTKENHOUSE, SARAH
Age 89, died Monday, February 27, 2012. She is survived by daughter, Linda Buchanan her husband, John of Burke, VA; son, Richard Lutkenhouse of Albuquerque, NM; grandson, Matthew Buchanan; nephew, Frank Fuschak and his wife, Julie of Georgetown, TX; nephew, Danny Fuschak and his wife, Janice of Olney, IL; nephew, Howard Graham and his wife, Wanda of Bryan, TX; niece, Sylvia...
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Linda L. Lecroy-Ortega
February 26, 2012
LECROY-ORTEGA, LINDA L.
Age 57, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. She is survived by her spouse, Lee Ortega of Albuquerque; son, Niles Lecroy and spouse, Christine of Clovis, NM; step-children, Desiree Landeros and spouse, Edward Landeros, Daniel Ortega, Michael Ortega and girlfriend, Charlene Montoya, and Gabriel Alire; and grandchildren, Edward Landeros, Jr.,...
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Charmian J. "Cherri" Haberer
February 25, 2012
CHARMIAN J. "CHERRI" HABERER
Age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul; son, Scott Haberer; daughter, Carol Everett and husband, Chris, and Connie Roybal and husband, Ben; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cherri was an active member of the Cosmopolitan Woman's Club, General Federation of Women's Clubs and...
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Willis A. Stanton
February 25, 2012
STANTON, WILLIS A.
Willis died peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in Santa Fe, one day short of his 98th birthday. Willis was born February 26, 1914 to George and Mary Stanton at Buckhorn, Wyoming, his family's homestead near Sundance. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Army in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart...
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Robert Mann
February 24, 2012
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Robert Harold Mann, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 24, 2012. He is survived by daughters Barbara "Jeanne" Flores and husband, Paul; Ramona Mann and Pamela Trombetti all of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lou. Robert served his country proudly during WWII for the United...
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Sally Ann Porter
February 23, 2012
PORTER, SALLY ANN
Age 72, peacefully passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, February 23, 2012. She is survived by her children, Kim Hutchinson and Mike Porter; grandchildren, Jessica Larsen and husband Eric, Justin and Brandon Hutchinson; great grandchildren, Preston and Dylan Larsen; siblings, Shirley Hartman and Richard Odenkirk. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Porter...
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Carolina Celia Lucero
February 23, 2012
CAROLINA CELIA LUCERO, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away in Tucumcari on Thursday, February 23, 2012 after suffering from kidney failure. She is survived by daughter, Theresa (Gilbert) Chavez of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Carmel Pino of Tucumcari, NM, son, Louis (Rena) Lucero, Sr. of Cuba, NM, daughter, Margaret (Johnny) Bustos of Alamosa, CO, and daughter, Patsy (Randy Bitter) Wilson of...
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Katherine Ungemach
November 15, 1915 - February 23, 2012
UNGEMACH, KATHERINE
As a song once said, it is not how you start, but how you finish, yet a solid start surely helps assure a brighter future. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for us to focus on setting children up to win. In the early 1920's, in contrast, four children found themselves homeless when their father's wanderlust resulted in his leaving the family, and their mother found herself...
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Edward Demba
February 21, 2012
DEMBA, EDWARD
Age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He is survived by wife, Marcella Demba of Albuquerque, NM; their children, Joseph Demba of Albuquerque, NM and Christopher Demba and wife, Stacey of Hillsboro, NJ; and two granddaughters, Megan and Melissa Demba also of New Jersey. Mr. Demba was preceded in death by his father, Adam Demba and mother, Agnes Demba...
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Alaina Lorraine Rcom
February 21, 2012
RCOM, ALAINA LORRAINE
Alaina Lorraine Rcom, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She is survived by mother, Lanette Valdez; father, Sanue Rcom; grandparents Lorraine and Edward Valdez, and Marina Rcom and Lee Ksor; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Alaina was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Irene and Desi Gallegos, and Priscilla and Jose Valdez. Alaina's time here was so brief,...
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Catherine Knox
February 20, 2012
CATHERINE KNOX
Age 88 years, beloved mother of Mary (Clayton) Knox, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Robert Knox; and her brothers, William (Rose) Schwan, Dugan (Anne) Schwan, and James (Eleanor) Schwan of PA. Catherine was a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 50 years, where she was an early founder and member of the Irish Society, a...
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Walter Ferrell "Flip" Rylant
February 20, 2012
WALTER FERRELL "FLIP" RYLANT
Age 81, born March 6, 1930 and a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edith L. Rylant of Albuquerque; daughters, Betty Gordon and husband, Don of Albuquerque and Cathy Stone and husband, Charles of Albuquerque; sons, Pete Conklin and wife, Susan of Rio Rancho and Walter...
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William Barnett Guerrant
February 19, 2012
WILLIAM BARNETT GUERRANT
Age 89, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Mr. Guerrant was born in Danville, KY. He served his country honorably in the US Air Force from 1942 until 1945 as a bomber pilot with the B-26 Marauders in the European Theatre. He attended Austin College in Sherman, TX, graduating in 1946. He earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the...
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