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French Funerals and Cremations - University Location
We offer our services with confidence. Our primary desire is to serve and care for you according to your wishes and needs. Dealing with death can be the most difficult experience in one's life. Since 1907, we have been serving families at their time of need and have through our long experience learned how to most effectively help those we serve. French Funeral Cremations is proud to remain an independent, locally owned and operated family business. We are accountable to you, not to stockholders. We respect your right to choose without undo influence. You can expect no pressure from our kind, compassionate funeral directors and staff.
Our Obituaries
Mildred Regina "Sissy" Koren
February 8, 2012
MILDRED REGINA "SISSY" KOREN
Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Maureen Manring and husband, Art, Lauretta England and husband, Bruce; son, Lawrence G. Koren and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Tom Cordova, Onesimo Guerrero, Taylor Manring, Justice Koren, Maddox England, Carson Koren, and Dahlton England; step...
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Carroll Foster Wheeler
February 7, 2012
CARROLL FOSTER WHEELER
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. He is survived by son, David F. Wheeler and wife, Janie; daughter, Patricia A. Jones; son, Stephen C. Wheeler and wife, Tamara; daughter-in-law, Deronda Wheeler; grandchildren, Laura Peak, Tiffany Hale and husband, John, Julie Wagner, Damon Jones and wife, Erica, Richard Wheeler and wife, Autumn, Corrine...
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Sandra Ruth Weisman Smith
February 6, 2012
Age 45, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 after a long battle with Scleroderma. She is survived by sister, Dyan Routson of Albuquerque, NM; mother, Ruth Loretta Weisman and father, Lawrence H. Weisman of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Bruce E. Weisman and wife Debbie of Los Lunas, NM. Sandra also leaves behind two nieces; Kimberly Kay Valdez and Mikayla Weisman; her...
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Regina Diane (Chavez) Wyler
February 4, 2012
Regina Diane (Chavez) Wyler, also known as Gina to her family and friends, passed away peacefully from illness on February 4, 2012 at the age of 33. She was born on January 12, 1979, to Francine (Sais) Chavez and Ralph Chavez and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Gina attended Reginald Chavez Elementary school as a child and is still remembered by many teachers there today. She...
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Gordon Falconer Weighton, USA (Ret)
February 3, 2012
Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Friday, February 3, 2012. He is survived by his grandson, Ian O'Leary of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Ana Keeler of Kiowa, OK; four great-grandchildren, Anita, Alexis, Anthony, and Destiny; close friends, Melita Ortega, and Ken and Ann Cook; and several other relatives and friends. Lt. Col. Weighton was preceded in death by his daughter,...
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Mary Helen (Cissy) Bartlett
October 2, 1944 - February 3, 2012
Mary Helen (Cissy) Bartlett was born October 2, 1944 in Albuquerque, NM to Joe and Meme Henry. Graham and Cissy were wed at the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque on August 17th, 1969. They had three children, Amanda, and twins Brandon and Ryan. At age 40, she decided it was time to consider a career and went back to UNM and got her bachelors in education and masters in early childhood. She...
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Janet Serino
February 2, 2012
Age 61, passed away on February 2, 2012. She has gone to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie (Ron) Gonzales and her best friend and sister in law, Bennie Ann Luna (Betty). She is survived by her husband Leonard Serino; her parents, Ambrosio and Carlota Gonzales; brother, Donald Gonzales and nephews, Jonathan Gonzales,...
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Hollis Shook
February 2, 2012
Age 96, of Albuquerque, passed away on February 2, 2012. Dr. Shook was married to the former Catherine Orsbone of Merkel, Texas. The Shooks are parents of three daughters, Miree Cravens and husband, Lamar, Becky Mathes and husband, Larry and Dorothy Gilland and husband, Lloyd. They also have eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Dr. Shook was...
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Wilson J. "Johnny" White
January 30, 2012
Wilson J. "Johnny" White, 63, who lived for the past 10 years in Albuquerque, NM, passed away after a long illness on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center. He was born in El Reno on June 25, 1948 and was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. He is survived by his children Dorothy and Marshall of Albuquerque NM; his grandchildren Darrell, Maximo,...
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Cheryl Lynn Warnke
January 30, 2012
Cheryl Lynn Warnke, former owner of Piano Source and beloved teacher, died of cancer at her home in Albuquerque on Monday, January 30. She was 74. Cheryl was born June 25, 1937, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Earl and Stella Cumerford. She graduated from LaPorte High School in 1956 where she played trombone in the band. She received a degree in education in 1960 from Ball State Teachers College where...
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Sylvia Griego McManis
January 29, 2012
Sylvia Griego McManis, age 95, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was a lifetime resident of New Mexico, born in 1916 the only child of Felipe and Ramona Griego. Sylvia is survived by six children; Phillip, Joyce, Marie, Bernice, Hazel, Kenneth and wife, Sharon. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 35...
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Ruth E. McIntyre
January 29, 2012
Ruth E. McIntyre, 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1928, died Sunday, January 29, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn R. Joule, Mary Ellen Weber, and Maggie A. Ortega; grandchildren, Corey Joule, Kristin Brownlee, Kelly Weber, Paul Weber, and David Ortega; great-grandchildren, Mia Isabel Weber, Raziel De La Rosa - Weber, and Dominic Ortega; brothers-in-law, David McIntyre and...
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Thelma Louise Brown
January 28, 2012
Thelma Louise Brown, resident of Albuquerque for the last 38 years, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012. Thelma was born in Plainview, Texas, December 8, 1924 to Myron and Mary Yancey. She lived all over the world raising her family, from England to Taiwan. Thelma is survived by her children, Charles Brown and his wife, Molly, Jean Cerami and Mary Guillen; her grandchildren, Vicente and...
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Walbert G. "Turk" Levy
November 30, 1924 - January 27, 2012
LEVY, WALBERT G. "TURK"
Walbert G."Turk" Levy age 87 was called home on January 27. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 30, 1924.After a grammar school Italian class he began a lifelong passion for studying foreign languages. In 1942 he began his studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and was a member of the R.O.T.C. During WWII he enlisted in The US Navy...
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Demiah Nicole Ramos
November 22, 2011 - January 26, 2012
Demiah Nicole Ramos, "Our Little Sugar", 2 months old died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at UNMH after a strong battle for life. She is survived by her parents, Jesus Ramos and Renelle Hernandez; grandparents, Louisa Montoya, Alvaro Ramos, Suzanne Baca, and Michael Hernandez; great-grandparents, Carlotta Lovato, and Theresa Baca; several Aunts and Uncles; and many other relatives and friends. ...
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Richard "Dick" Hood
January 25, 2012
Richard "Dick" Hood passed away January 25, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Englewood, NJ on March 28, 1932. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; daughters, Beverly Harper of Spring, TX and Laura Watchman of Arlington, VA; grandchildren, Caleb and Macie Harper and Sarah and Sam Watchman; sister, Betty Hood of Needham, MA and brother, Jackie Hood. Preceding him in death were his parents,...
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Georgia Barr Moeller
January 24, 2012
Georgia Barr Moeller, aged 89, passed away January, 24, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. By her side were her beloved family.
Georgia was born June 1, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of the late George and Olive Tetsworth Barr, pioneer settlers in Gage, Oklahoma. In 1893 her grandfather John Barr and her father as an eleven year-old boy made the run into the Cherokee Outlet and...
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Etta M. Mayo-Rooks
January 23, 2012
Etta M. Mayo-Rooks, the daughter of Mont and Mary Mayo came into this life on September 1, 1931 in Bracey, Virginia. On January 23, 2012 at the age of 80 God reunited her with her parents and her brothers, Algie, Fred, Lloyd and Leroy. After moving to New York City as a young adult, Etta's life changed forever when she met a young marine named Warren H. Rooks. They were married on October 22,...
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Leona "Lee" Kinsky
January 23, 2012
Leona "Lee" Kinsky, age 81, a resident of Cedar Crest since 1973, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Michael Kinsky, in 2007, and a daughter, Laurel Ann Kinsky, in 1994. She is survived by five children: Michael Anthony Kinsky and his wife, Regina, Kathy Elizabeth Casey and her husband, John, David Michael Kinsky and his wife, Pat of Houston,...
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Walter Edwin Whitman
January 21, 2012
A resident of Albuquerque since 1973, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2012 in Albuquerque after a brave battle with lung cancer. Walt was born in Manchester, Connecticut in 1941 and raised in Newington, Connecticut, the son of Mary F. and James W. Whitman. He attended Newington public schools and graduated from the University of Hartford in 1963 with a degree in Economics. After...
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Ida B. Nairn
January 21, 2012
Ida B. Nairn 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away Saturday, January 21,2012. she is survived by her spouse, Glen Nairn of the home; Son, Steven of Moriarty, NM; grandchildren, Joshua and Sabrina Nairn of Albuquerque and one great grandchild Nevaeh; brother, Henry Carnall & wife, Rheavaughan of Albuquerque; brother, Ronald Carnall & wife, Judy of Los Lunas, NM; and many nieces,...
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Nita Simpson Turrentine
January 20, 2012
Nita Simpson Turrentine passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 2012. She was born on a farm near Moran, Shackelford County, Texas, on September 21, 1920. She is survived by one sister, Eunice Simpson Tull of Levelland, Texas; her son, Tom Turrentine and wife, Terry Sheehan of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter, Ana Turrentine Mizelle and husband, Mark; great-grandchildren,...
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Maurice Brewer
July 4, 1921 - January 20, 2012
Maurice Brewer, age 90, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Graveside Funeral Services will be arranged through Smith's Mortuary in Charleston, Arkansas and will take place at the Garden of Memories Cemetery there. Maurice was born on the Fourth of July in 1921 in Charleston, the son of Roy and Oma Brewer and the brother of Harold Brewer and Colleene Brewer...
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Treva Cunningham Ullrich
January 19, 2012
One of America's Sweethearts has gone to be with her sisters and husband, no doubt to join them on a favorite Caribbean Cruise. Treva Leota Ullrich passed away January 19, still strong and stunning at 95, leaving us all with aspirations to be more like her. Truly sweet, gracious, thankful, classy and full of the extraordinary Southern charm she never lost, we cherish the memories of her sparkling...
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Ann Carolyn Pearce
February 2, 1936 - January 19, 2012
Ann Carolyn Pearce, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 19, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Jean McDonald of Florida; sister-in-law, Kathi L. Pearce of Bloomfield, NM; nieces Jackye Evans and husband, Gayle of Florida; Jennifer Pearce of Fayetteville, NC and Wendy Chavez and husband, Robert of Ft. Campbell, KY. Ms. Pearce was preceded in...
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Lillian Marie Baldonado
January 17, 2012
Lillian Marie Baldonado age 84 passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at her home in Los Lunas. Lillian was born in 1927 in Silver City, NM. She is survived by two sons, Tony of Cathedral City, CA and Danny and wife, Evelyn of Los Lunas, NM. Lillian is survived by seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and eight god-children. She is also survived by...
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Deborah Lynne Gunderman
January 17, 2012
Deborah Lynne Gunderman, (Dr. Deb), 59, went home to the Lord on January 17, 2012. Dr. Deb was surrounded by friends and loved ones as she made her journey home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda and Marlin Gunderman, and is survived by sister, Deanne (John) Peer (IN); sister Christine Gunderman (WY); cousin Carol (John) Dumpert (NE); cousin Judith (Merle) Straw ((NH); niece Lisa...
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Charles Vig
January 15, 2012
Charles Vig, Age 78, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 15, 2012. Chuck was born in Wheatridge, Colorado on June 16, 1933 to Oscar and Ruth. He was an avid golfer and wonderful grandfather and husband. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Norma; son Jesse; loving daughter Susie; granddaughter, Jennifer and husband, Mario; and his pride and joys, his great...
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Martha Olga Argueta
January 15, 2012
Martha Olga Argueta, 83, died peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2012. She was a very proud mother of four children, grandmother to eight children and a great-grandmother to eight children. She was born in Santa Fe on February 25, 1928 and she worked for many years as a hostess at La Fonda Hotel and the Inn at Loretto. She eventually settled in Albuquerque and worked for the City as a...
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Adelaida Josephine Beck
January 15, 2012
Age 80, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, January 15, 2012 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Della was born and raised in Los Lunas, NM, but resided in Albuquerque. Della is preceeded in death by her parents, Evangelista and Pedro Tafoya; brothers, Piliar, Jose, Pete and Martin Tafoya; sisters, Mercedes Ellis...
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Diane Myrene Bujol
January 15, 2012
Diane Myrene Bujol, went home to heaven Sunday, January 15, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Bujol; grandchildren, Sydney and Zachary Delcambre; brothers, Tommy, John, and Michael McCollum; aunt, Maxine Metz; stepchildren, Freddie Felts, Barbara Zimmerman, Marie Bujol, and George Bujol, Jr.; also several nieces, nephews and step grandchildren; and ...
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Joan J. Tedrowe
January 15, 2012
Joan J. Tedrowe 92, longtime Albuquerque resident, was welcomed into the safe arms of Jesus on January 15, 2012. She is survived by cousins, Elaine Olson of Santa Fe; Chet Mitchell of Taos; Dean Justice of Austin, TX and Judy Gilchrist of Tulsa, OK and their children; life-long family friends, Barbara Quinn of Carmel Valley, CA, Lynda Mertes of Los Lunas, and Cheryl McEwen of Gallup and their...
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Ida Mae Ruttler
January 14, 2012
Ida Mae Ruttler, age 80, a resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Martin and husband, Tim and Doreen Parker and husband, Mike; her son, James L. Ruttler, Jr. and wife, Anne; twelve grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Ruttler; and her parents, Harry and Pearl Cage. She...
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Edna P. Wood
January 13, 2012
Edna P. Wood passed peacefully from this life on 13 January 2012 at the age of 94. She was born in Fremont Co., Riverton, WY, in a little white house which her father built. She was the second-oldest member of the Northern Arapahoe tribe. She used to ride her horse, "Dollar Bill", bareback to school, and bathed in the Ft. Washakie hot springs. In 1934, Edna graduated from Fremont County...
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Leslie "Tootie" Enders
January 12, 2012
Leslie "Tootie" Barbara Enders, 62, a resident of Magdalena, died Thursday, January 12, 2012. She is survived by husband, Robert E. Enders of Magdalena, NM; Son; Don J. Kappen Jr.; Brothers: Michael Hayes, William B. Hayes, Bernard Hayes and Sister, Lynn Hayes Hood. Leslie was preceded in death by her Parents. Leslie was a Navy air-vac nurse in Viet Nam and one of ten women in that war to...
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Mary Virginia "MV" Miller
January 11, 2012
Mary Virginia "MV" Miller, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January, 11, 2012. Mary leaves behind sisters Sarah Miller and Katherine Miller Olsen, brother Bob Miller, father Ron Miller, Nieces Katie and Rebekah Miller, and nephews Soren and Preben Olsen. Her mother, Mary Miller, preceded her in death. Mary was born in La Grange, Georgia and raised in Fabius, New York. She earned...
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Constance Marie "Connie" Siebert
December 31, 1949 - January 11, 2012
CONSTANCE MARIE "CONNIE" SIEBERT
Graveside services for Connie Siebert, 62, of Albuquerque, New Mexico will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. She was born to Ralph and Margaret Siebert on December 31, 1949 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She passed away at her home in Albuquerque on January 11, 2012. Connie graduated from Florence Union High School in...
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William Lane "Bill" Huckabay
January 11, 2012
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William Lane "Bill" Huckabay died on January 11, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He always kept a positive attitude and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Bill was born on December 31, 1940 in Clovis New Mexico to William Lane "Huck" Huckabay II and Peggy Crane Huckabay. He lived most of his childhood years at the Sais Crusher located between Belen...
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Margaret Marie Otteni
January 10, 2012
Margaret Marie Otteni passed from this life Tuesday, January 10, 2012, after a short illness. She was born September 3, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Charles and Margaret Mechenbier, the fourth child in a family of ten children. On April 8, 1942, she married the love of her life, Leo Otteni. He preceded her in death September 28, 2006. They moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1948 where they raised their...
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Kathryn Moore
January 9, 2012
Kathryn B. Moore, age 88, a lifetime resident of New Mexico, died Monday, January 9, 2012. She is survived by her son, Thurman William Moore III of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Pamela Ann Roberts and husband, Gary of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Dona Marie Seis and husband, Kent of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren Jason Shiparski and wife, Amber of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew Shiparski of...
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Howard Castell
January 9, 2012
Howard Castell, 82, died Monday, January 9, 2012. Howard was preceded in death by his son, William Richard Castell, parents John S. and Dora Castell, and brother John S. Castell. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanne E. Bailey of Pleasant Plains, AR; sons, Robert S. Castell and wife, Alice of Albuquerque, NM; James Micheal Castell and family of Dallas, TX; and Bill Duffy and family. Mr. Castell...
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Jaden Kurt Fawver
January 7, 2012
Jaden Kurt Fawver, 10, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to Heaven Saturday, January 7, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Jessica Baumeister and husband, Joshua; father Max Fawver; step-mother, Krystal Fawver; sisters, Tyla Cochran and Alyssa Fawver; brothers, Ryan Dombrowski, Brandon Dombrowski and Hunter Riley Fawver; grandparents F.J. Susie Tatro, Ann Sager-Bracken and husband,...
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Rebecca Florence Cruz Lucero
November 23, 1942 - January 6, 2012
Lucero, Rebecca Florence Cruz
Age 69, Rebecca began celebrating her unity with our Lord Christ Jesus on January 6, 2012. Rebecca was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. Through her life's journey, she resided in Cuba, NM, Roswell, NM, and Albuquerque, NM. Most of her employment was in Albuquerque as a cook. She worked for University Hospital, Anna Kaseman Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital, and...
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Seth Harold Hofheins
January 2, 1920 - January 5, 2012
Seth Harold Hofheins
Age 92, a life-long New Mexico resident, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mareth C. Hofheins of Albuquerque, NM; several nieces and nephews, as well as grand-nieces and nephews; and many friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Seth Timothy and Attelia Agnes Hofheins; two brothers; and two sisters. He was born in...
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Franz A. Springer
January 4, 2012
Franz A. Springer, one of 8 sons of Frank and Mary Springer, born in 1927 in San Antonio, TX, passed away on January 4, 2012. Mr. Springer is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Frances, of the family home; children, Eric Springer of Albuquerque, Patricia Springer of Denver, CO, and Jeanie Springer Knight and husband, Judd, of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Marlo Springer, Wyatt and Ansel...
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Carlos Ernesto Montalvo
January 3, 2012
43, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1968. An avid skier, he traveled to many of the best slopes and made friends of everyone he met. He worked near the mountains he loved, first as an extreme skier and later teaching skiing, rafting, and working at some of the best restaurants. Carlos was at the center of every...
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Mildred "Millie" Kathleen Barnhart
January 1, 2012
September 18, 1933 - January 1, 2012. Millie Barnhart was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Kathleen and Tom Marshall. Millie and Moon Barnhart were married for 40 years. Her brother, Tom Marshall and his wife, Marie, reside in Bryan, Texas with Millie's 101 year old mother, Kathleen Marshall. She has two daughters, Lynn Hyder, who lives in San Diego with Tom O'Dwyer, and Rebecca Romspert and her...
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Milton James Lesicka II
January 1, 2012
View Memorial TributeMilton James Lesicka II, 60, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963 died January 1, 2012 of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is survived by his spouse, Nancy (Hughes) Lesicka; children, Tessa Conrad and husband, Jeff; Sam and wife Sarah (Ortiz) Lesicka; and Michael Lesicka; grandchildren, Jessie, Kate & Alex Conrad, and Destiny Ortiz all of Albuquerque; Sister Michelle and...
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William O. Edward
January 1, 2012
William O. Edward, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died January 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou of 58 years; daughters Robin M. Edward, MD and Carol Myers, son John B. Edward and wife Gayle; and grandchildren Tiffany Lupcho, Kayla Myers, Kacey Myers and Jack and Bryce Edward. Bill is also survived by his sisters Shirley Tibbs and Elizabeth Joyce Hock of Bountiful, UT and...
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Patricia Rose Rainey
December 30, 2011
Patricia "Pat" Rainey left us unexpectedly on December 30th, 2011. Pat was born October 1st, 1931 in Denver, Colorado. In 1956, Pat married the love of her life, Thomas W. Rainey and began a world-wide life of adventure together. Travelling and living in exotic places such as the Philippines, and Iran, Pat proved herself to be a fearless woman of strength and determination. Following Tom to the...
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Christine O. Jennings
December 28, 2011
Christine O. Jennings, age 88, a resident of Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl C. Easton and husband, Gary of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Travis Easton and wife, Maggie of Monument, CO; granddaughter, Brandy Seader and husband, Brian of Rio Rancho, NM; great-granddaughters, Makenna, Morgan, Madison and Brynnley Seader,...
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Gordon McBain, Jr.
December 27, 2011
Gordon McBain, Jr., age 98, born August 22, 1913 in Trinidad, CO, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Gordon was a resident of Albuquerque for 71 years. He was a veteran of World War II. Gordon was employed by the Santa Fe Rail Yard for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor; and son, Lance. Gordon is survived by his daughter, Sandra Bradley;...
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Carl Dabbs
March 17, 1920 - December 26, 2011
CARL DABBS passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born on March 17, 1920 in Alabama, one of seven children. They were orphaned at a young age. Carl kept the family together by working in a CCC camp in California in the late 1930's. Dabbs worked in Alaska on the DEW line and came to NM to work for Western Electric. He met his wife Robbie of almost 50 years in Farmington when both worked...
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Roman Paiz, Sr.
December 26, 2011
Roman Paiz, Sr., age 88, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, at Lovelace Hospital with his loving family at his side. Roman was born February 1, 1923 in Derramadero, NM to Antonia Apodaca and Agapito Paiz. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ferminia; and his son, Roman Jr. Roman is survived by his daughter, Mary P. Chavez and husband, Luis; granddaughters, Judy Sanchez and...
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Dylan Blair Breternitz
December 25, 2011
Dylan Blair Breternitz was born on July 2, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 21 years old when he died on Christmas morning 2011 from unsustainable injuries at his home in Taos, New Mexico.
Dylan was the only son of Cory Breternitz and Adrian White and brother to Jessie Breternitz. He was born at St. Joseph's Hospital and grew up in the Willo Historic Neighborhood in central Phoenix. He...
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Thomas Phillip Boren
December 23, 2011
Thomas Phillip Boren
"Okie, Cowboy, or Phillip," 80, a resident of San Rafael, NM, died Friday, December 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ima June Boren; children, Linda Fay Moberly of Athens, TN, Larry Dean Boren of Plano, TX, Mary Lou Endsley and husband, Gary Eldon, of Grand Junction, CO, and David Lee Boren of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Adam Dwayne Endsley, Travis Allen...
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Lila Mae Weldon
December 23, 2011
Lila was born on February 14, 1915 in Grafton, ND to Ingvald and Julia Mohagen. She passed away December 23 at home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Weldon; daughter, Nancy M. Powers of Port Angeles, WA; and sons, Allan W. Ness of St. Clair, MI; Douglas N. Weldon of Longwood, FL; Rick A. Weldon and wife, Jenness; and Robert G. Weldon and wife, Robin, of Tucson, AZ. ...
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Richard H. "Polly" Marmon
December 22, 2011
Richard H. "Polly" Marmon, a resident of Los Chavez since 1984 was born in Albuquerque May 15, 1924, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was raised in Laguna, NM by his parents Henry C. and Lilly Ann. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Betty Jo; children, Polly Ann Canive and husband, Jose, Richard H. Marmon II and wife, Linda; James R. Marmon, and Marguerite Sweeney and husband,...
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Ruth "Reina" Woods
September 28, 1949 - December 19, 2011
Ruth "Reina" Woods, age 62, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, died of pulmonary fibrosis Monday, December 19, 2011 with her family by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Linda C. Gruber; son, Jason Woods and fiancée, Misty Montgomery; granddaughters, Heather Gruber, Melanie Gruber, and Victoria Rose Lopez; mother, June Gonzales; siblings, Victor Michael Gonzales, Barbara Fanning...
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Fred Allen, Jr.
December 18, 2011
Fred Allen, Jr., age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Doris L. Romero and husband James, Terry Baca and husband, Lawrence, and Stephanie Padilla all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and his sister, Doris Chapman of Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife...
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Helen Ruth Kenney
December 17, 2011
Helen Ruth Kenney was born in Spearmen, TX on her family's farm. She moved to Albuquerque in 1956 and lived here until her passing on December 17, 2011. She is survived by her beloved companion of 52 years, Martin Vigil of Albuquerque, and his daughters, Connie V. Spence, Teresa Muldez and husband, Francis Muldez; his grandchildren, Gabriel Spence, Rachel, Cassandra, Christopher and Marcus Muldez...
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Sonja E. Wilhelm
December 17, 2011
Sonja E. Wilhelm, 79, was born in Radeberg, Germany in 1932 to Jael and Karl Wilhelm. She grew up in Dresden, one of Germany's most beautiful cities and one of the prominent artistic and cultural centers of Europe. Sonja took to ballet dancing early, publicly performing as early as four years old at the Central Theater Opera House until much of the city was destroyed by Allied Forces in World...
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Katherine "Kay" Menard
December 16, 2011
Katherine "Kay" Menard, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died Friday, December 16, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Charles L Menard; son, Michael L Menard and wife, Carol, daughter, Barbara J Morowski and husband, James, and daughter, Jennifer Swanson and husband, Scott; four grandchildren, Alex and Samantha Morowski, and Dillon and Daniel Swanson; siblings, Maureen Brendle and...
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Margaret Blackmon
December 15, 2011
Margaret A. Blackmon, 99 a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Thursday, December 15, 2011. She is survived by her son, Anthony (Andy) Haynes and wife, Anna of Coarsegold, CA; five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was born October 1, 1912 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Anna Sword. In 1932, she received her Bachelors Degree as a dietician. She relocated to Panama in 1937...
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Dan Lynn Hewes
December 15, 2011
Dan Lynn Hewes, 59, resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 after a brief illness. Dan is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Wilson; two sons, Reed and Bryant Hewes; brother, Ted R. Hewes of Pena Blanca; niece, Kristina Wentworth of Gearhart, OR; great-nieces and nephew, Deedi (Dowie), Kainlyn, Lilly and Braden, and many other beloved friends and family. Dan...
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Kenneth Allen Peters
December 15, 2011
PETERS, KENNETH ALLEN
Age, 86, a resident of Los Lunas, died Thursday, December 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Peters of Los Lunas, NM; son, Ken Peters of Los Lunas; sisters, Dorothy Bolton of Monticello, NM. and Lois Elliott of Albuquerque; and other relatives and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Allen and Lois Ann Peters; five brothers; and...
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Ervin Henderson
December 14, 2011
Ervin Henderson, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, his family moved to New Mexico when Ervin was 12. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and married Dororthy Norris the same night she graduated from high school. He worked on the Santa Fe railroad for 13 years before going into the Navy in 1944. He served his country during...
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Virginia Serna-Lopez
December 14, 2011
SERNA-LOPEZ, VIRGINIA
Our loving mother and grandmother, Virginia Serna-Lopez, age 92, passed away on December 14, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Mom was born on July 24, 1919 and lived her entire life in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her daughters, Loretta Parenti and her husband, Joe, Gloria Orona and her husband, John, and Yvonne Ramirez; daughters'-in-law,...
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Eloise Elizabeth Young
December 12, 2011
Eloise Elizabeth Young, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, after a brief illness. Born to Alfred Tracy Hubbard and Pauline McMichael Hubbard in October of 1923, she was raised in Aztec, New Mexico, graduated in 1941 from Durango High School in Colorado, and attended the University of New Mexico. In 1942, she met and married Marvin Young, of the Army...
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George L. Dominguez
December 11, 2011
Family and friends mourn the loss of George L. Dominguez a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, who passed away on December 11, 2011 at 95 years of age. Mr. Dominguez is survived by his wife and devoted companion of 76 years, Josephine. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Dominguez retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District in July, 1970 after 35 years of distinguished...
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Joy Barnett
December 10, 2011
Age 96, of Albuquerque passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, with Rev. Trey Hammond Pastor of La Mesa Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Joy Barnett was born August 29, 1915 in Alma, Oklahoma to Thomas and Birdie Mobley. She is...
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Rose Sasek Maury
June 4, 1919 - December 10, 2011
MAURY, ROSE SASEK
Age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away December 10 in Milford, Nebraska. Born in Leadville, Colorado, she moved to New Mexico in the 1940s. She is survived by her two children, Robert Maury and his wife, Glenda, of Milford, Nebraska, and and their children, Angela and her husband, Tyson Teeter and their children, Sarah and Rachel; Cynthia and Thurman Mullet,...
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Juan Isidro Garcia
December 9, 2011
Juan Isidro Garcia, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice L. Vigil-Garcia of Albuquerque; daughter, Beverly Garcia; son, Robert T. Garcia and wife, Dawn Marie; daughter, JoAnn Garcia all of Colorado; daughter, Victoria Wambaugh and husband, Guy of Michigan; brothers, Nestor Garcia of Puerto de Luna, Esequiel Garcia...
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Louise Yvonne St. John
January 28, 1936 - December 8, 2011
Louise Y. St. John died on December 8, 2011 in Albuquerque. She was 75. Louise Yvonne St. John was born to the late Bruce and Lois Hufford, January 28, 1936, in Alva, OK. Lou graduated from Waynoka High School in Waynoka, OK, in 1954 and studied music at the University of Oklahoma. Following an adventure as Secretary to the Ambassador of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, the Philippines, in the...
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Ivy L. McIntyre
December 4, 2011
Ivy L. McIntyre, age 104, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Sunday, December 4, 2011. She is survived by her son, Alan McIntyre of Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. McIntyre was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph G. McIntyre. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Marvin Leslie Capehart
December 3, 2011
Reverend Marvin Capehart, age 83 of Logan, NM, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at Marvin's residence on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Marvin was born to Leslie and Dorothy Capehart in St. Louis, MO, on June 8, 1929. There, he grew up and graduated from high school. He went on to Southwestern Baptist College in Boliver, MO and completed his baccalaureate degree from Oklahoma Baptist...
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Delores Jean Broshious
December 2, 2011
Delores Jean Broshious, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 2, 2011 at 1:50 a.m. She is survived by husband, Duane T. Broshious of Albuquerque, NM; children, Diane Marie Broshious of Albuquerque, Deb Denise and husband Robert Asbridge of Albuquerque, Daniel Carl Broshious and Karen Mann of Albuquerque, David Glen Broshious of Rio Rancho; grandchildren,...
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Evelyn Martin
December 1, 2011
Evelyn P. Martin, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Thursday, December 1, 2011. She is survived by her sons, William D. Martin and wife Dotty of Silver City, NM, James E. Martin and wife Lynda of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Barbara A. Baderman and husband, Daniel of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Leslie Cook and husband, Ron, James E. Martin Jr. and Tammy, David A. Martin and wife, Ellie...
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Heather Lauer
November 28, 2011
Age 51, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 28, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Lauer, Melissa Barnes and husband, David; grandchildren, David Jr., Joseph, Amari and Hailey. Heather was a registered nurse in Albuquerque since 1993.
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Daniel Paul Alley
April 21, 1994 - November 28, 2011
Daniel Paul Alley, 17, a resident of Tijeras, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. He is survived by mother, Susan Lynn Alley of Tijeras, and fiance', Sean O'Brien of Las Cruces; father, Thomas Edward Alley and Danny's step-mother, Christella Alley of Aberdeen, MD; brother, Robbie Alley of Tijeras. Danny had a kind heart, and would rescue any living creature, if possible. He loved all animals,...
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Roscoe Conklin Russell
November 26, 2011
Roscoe Conklin Russell, born in 1930, at 7:26 p.m. in White Deer, TX. (He said the clock was hard to read (upside down), to Vera and Roscoe Conklin Russell. In Roscoe's own words "I do not like the other obits that I read. This one is just for fun." If you knew Roscoe, you were "lucky". If you were his friend, you are "blessed". Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lahoma;...
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Winifred (Winnie) Fry Stanley
November 26, 2011
Winifred (Winnie) Fry Stanley, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2011 after a short illness. She joins her husband, Harold, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her one son, Terry Lynn Stanley and wife, Kathy; two grandchildren, Gavin Scott Stanley and wife, Victoria and Shannon Lynn Stanley; and her first great-grandchild, Tessa Lynn...
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Samuel Scott Rogers
November 25, 2011
Age 62, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died November 25th, 2011. He is survived by his father, Colonel (Ret) Ralph M. Rogers and his mother, Stella F. Rogers. He is also survived by 4 brothers: Steve Rogers, Chris Rogers, and Tim Rogers, all of Albuquerque, Jeff Rogers of California, and many nieces and nephews. Sam spent many years in the service, first in the Navy, and then in the...
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Mary Agnes Craig
November 24, 2011
Mary Agnes Craig, age 89, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Born December 15, 1921. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dan B. Craig and her only son, Benito Silva, Jr. She is survived by four daughters: Rebecca Morales and husband, Arthur; Betty Torres and husband, Victor; Agnes Stapleton and Eleanor...
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Charles Edward Vertrees
November 23, 2011
CHARLES EDWARD VERTREES
1926-2011, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He is survived by his five children; Julia, Chuck, Patty, Joe, and Sylvia; their four spouses; Greg, Jan, Janet, and Jim; six grandchildren Jennifer, Janice, Brian, Christina, Joe, and Sarah; their partners Johnny, Jenny, and Jeff; along with six great-grandchildren. Julie, the love of his life,...
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Porfirio "Paul" Medina
November 22, 2011
Porfirio "Paul" Medina, 95, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Porfirio was born to Epimenio Medina and Margarita Archuleta in Penasco, NM. He moved to Colorado and eventually ended up in Thorrington, WY. Porfirio worked most of his life in the construction industry and ended his career working in a sugar factory. Before his passing, he enjoyed fishing and...
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Agapita "Nana" Cordova
April 11, 1925 - November 22, 2011
Cordova, Agapita age 86, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Chavez, Susan Chavez and husband Herminio, Sunday Cordova, Paulette Lopez and husband Charles of Parker, AZ, Yolanda Holguin and husband Ruben of Arenas Valley, NM, and Michelle Chavez and husband Robert; sons, Michael Cordova and wife Corrie, Anthony Cordova,...
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Jimi Sue Rodgers
November 22, 2011
RODGERS, JIMI SUE
Jimi Sue Rodgers, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She is survived by her husband, James Sherman Rodgers of Albuquerque, NM, her children and her mother, Carol Ann Rollins and many other family and friends. Services are pending.
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Mark Leonard
November 21, 2011
MARK LEONARD
Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda Leonard; daughters, Brooke and Leah Leonard; one grandchild; and two brothers. Cremation has taken place and Memorial services will be held Monday, November 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the King-Anglican Church, 5300 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque.
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Sallie Pennybacker
November 21, 2011
PENNYBACKER, SALLIE
Age 89, died Monday, November 21, 2011. She was born Sarah Ann Van Buren on January 13, 1922, in Glen's Fall, New York. She attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri, and the American Academy of Art in Chicago, studying fashion design and illustration. She also worked on the Chicago Herald Star and other newspapers. On February 18, 1950 she married James Edmund...
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Ronald Ambrose Gonzales
November 21, 2011
GONZALES, RONALD AMBROSE
Ronald Ambrose Gonzales, 52, of Albuquerque, has gone home to rest with our Lord on Monday, November 21, 2011. Before he succumbed to his illness, he enjoyed fishing, camping, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; two children, Stephanie and Jonathan; parents, Carlota and Ambrosio Gonzales, in-laws, Rumalda "Ruby" and...
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Doris Novella Nixon
November 20, 2011
View ServiceRev. Doris Novella Nixon, 84, a resident of Albuquerque for 15 years, died Sunday, November 20, 2011. She is survived by her sisters, Melba Dutton (94), of Littlefield, TX, Mona Walker (91), of Maple Valley, WA, and Wanda Smith (88), of Chickamauga, GA; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives; and many, many friends. Rev. Nixon was preceded in death by her parents...
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Lawrence Melvin Poor
November 20, 2011
Lawrence Melvin Poor, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, November 20, 2011. He is survived by his son, Brian Lawrence Poor of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Leslie Jasper, Cathy Lodato, and Lauren Chmielecki and numerous grandchildren. Memorial services will take place at Maplewood Cemetery in Atrim, NH.
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Patrick Earl Barnes
November 18, 2011
CW2, Patrick Earl Barnes, US Army, Retired, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday, November 18, 2011. He is survived by daughters, Kalynn M Kernaghan and husband John of Edgewood, NM, and Nannette M Rice of Portales, NM, grandchildren; Jeremy Jimenez, Sam Rice, Ashley Kernaghan, Ben Rice, Sarah Rice and Bryanna Kernaghan. Mr Barnes was preceded in death by his parents, Howard W and...
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Frank Myer Bashore
August 2, 1929 - November 17, 2011
Col. (Ret.) Frank Myer Bashore, 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2011. He was born to Iva and F. Willis Bashore in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1929. Dad's mother was a Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonite and his father was a Methodist. Both parents were determined that their two sons receive a "top notch" education. Frank's brother, George...
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Bertha W. Ward
November 17, 2011
WARD, BERTHA W.
Bertha Walker Ward, 101, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 17, 2011. She is survived by her niece, Cheryl McEwen of Gallup, NM; nephew, Kip Walker of Alamosa, CO; niece, Lynda G Mertes of Los Lunas, NM; and niece, Barbara A Quinn of Carmel Valley, CA. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walker and her husband, J Richard Ward. She was a...
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K. Lynn Pargin
April 24, 1960 - November 17, 2011
K. LYNN PARGIN died on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at UNM Hospital from a long illness. Lynn was born on April 24, 1960 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque. She graduated from Highland High School in 1977 and graduated from Bauer Fashion College in Arlington, Texas in May of 1979 with an Associates Degree in Marketing. Lynn was a licensed Real Estate Saleswoman with Pargin...
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Kevin Joseph Anaya, Jr.
November 16, 2011
Kevin Joseph Anaya Jr., beloved newborn son of Kevin J Anaya and Brittany Espinosa, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He is also survived by his grandparents, Sandra Vargas, Carlos Vargas, and Mike and Bernadette Espinosa all of Albuquerque, NM. Kevin would have been a member of St. Therese of the Little Flower Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 23, 2011...
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Pete DelValle
November 15, 2011
Age 87, Pete DelValle passed away after a brief illness on November 15, 2011. Pete was born to Juan DelValle and Higinia Ortiz DelValle in 1924 on the family ranch in Pasamonte, NM. Pete joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 where he served in Hawaii during WWII. In 1950, Pete married his lovely bride, Clara Montano. Together they had five children. Pete worked as a crash firefighter at Kirtland Air Force...
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Richard Albert Stibolt
November 15, 2011
STIBOLT, RICHARD ALBERT
Age 83, died in the early morning of November 15, 2011 of a heart attack. He was the much loved and generous husband of poet Karen McKinnon; father and step-father of Courtney Laird, Richard F.D. Stibolt, Catherine Kingston, Ian McKinnon, Barbara McKinnon, Courtney Griffith, Tracey Smith; grandfather of Courtney and Sarah Laird, Caroline, George and Richard Kingston; and...
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