French Funerals and Cremations - Lomas Chapel
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
Ethel Berta Sandoval
February 8, 2012
ETHEL BERTA SANDOVAL
A lifelong resident of Tijeras, age 75, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She lost a short battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1936 to Jacobo and Margarita Armenta. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gilbert Sandoval; one...
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Margaret Trujillo
February 7, 2012
MARGARET TRUJILLO
Age 81, has died February 7, 2012. She was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1956. She was married to her husband, Eloy Trujillo for 62 years. She is survived by her children, Richard Trujillo and his wife, Brenda, Dora Otero and her husband, Paul, Paul Trujillo, Mary Jane Mora and her husband, Harold, Anthony Trujillo and his wife, Amanda...
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Ireta Vincent
February 5, 2012
VINCENT, IRETA
Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for over 70 years died Sunday, February 5, 2012. She is survived by daughter, Carol Vincent of Albuquerque, NM. Ireta was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene V. Vincent and her parents, Arthur and Buelah Roberson. Ireta was a member of Netherwood Park Church of Christ. Ireta was an Art major at Texas Tech University, and past president of...
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Oscar Nicholas Muro
February 5, 2012
MURO, OSCAR NICHOLAS
1925 – 2012. He was born in El Paso, Texas to parents, Espiridion and Maria Muro. He joined the Navy in August of 1943. As a proud member of the SEABEES and he traveled on board the USS Saratoga to Johnston Island in the South Pacific. As a SEABEE, he gained the skills that shaped his life. He began his civilian career as a painter; his ambitions lead him to...
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Brian Shane MacGillivray
February 4, 2012
MACGILLIVRAY, BRIAN SHANE
Age 37, a resident of New Mexico, returned home Saturday, February 4, 2012. He is survived by mother, Erin Joy Lanham and Shawn Cannon of Edgewood, NM; grandmothers, Molly MacGillivray and Sandra Lirico and husband, Guiseppe all of Albuquerque; sister, Mona Lanham; brother, Cody MacGillivray and Rebecca, all of Albuquerque; uncles, Tim Bryant, Jim F. MacGillivray and...
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Robert "Uncle Bob" Finley
February 4, 2012
ROBERT FINLEY
Age 70, fondly known as "Uncle Bob", passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012. On January 4, 1964 he married Kathy Franks, his high school sweetheart, and two years later they had their daughter, Melissa. Hunting had always been his passion; from his grade school days, when he walked along the ditch and caught frogs on his way home from school, to the day he was stricken down in the...
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Howard D. Willis
February 3, 2012
Howard D. Willis, age 83, passed away peacefully February 3rd after a short illness. He was prominent in the Oil and Gas industry and Travel industry in New Mexico and Texas. He is survived by son Robert Willis of Albuquerque, son Don and wife Debi of Dallas; grandchildren Aaron and wife Savannah and daughter Paisley, Matthew and wife Emily and daughter Kailyn and son Chase; Andrea and Chris...
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Willie Hernandez
February 2, 2012
HERNANDEZ, WILLIE
Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Michael Hernandez of Moreno Valley, CA, David Hernandez of Fontana, CA, Mary Francis (Lonnie) Ainsley of Memphis, TN, Theresa Hernandez of Redlands, CA. He is survived by ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Willie...
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Roy Edward Gillia
January 30, 2012
GILLIA, ROY EDWARD
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, January 30, 2012. He is survived by wife, Gay F. Gillia of Albuquerque, NM, four daughters, Ruth Gillia, Mary Saula and husband, Phil, Beth Brown and husband, Jeff, and Kathryn Gillia. Three sons, Charles Gillia, Cary Gillia and Richard Gillia. Roy is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and one...
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Travis Allen
May 29, 1924 - January 29, 2012
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TRAVIS ALLEN, Age 87, passed away at home after a long illness on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He was born May 29, 1924 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to DeWitt and Mary Gladys Allen. His is survived by his wife, Bette, to whom he was married on February 21, 1981; four children, David Allen, Rhonda Davis of Cedar Crest, NM, Janene Buhr of Cedar Crest, NM and Tina Buchel of...
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James J. (Jim) Fanning
January 14, 1907 - January 28, 2012
FANNING, JAMES J. (Jim) - January 14, 1907 – January 28, 2012. Wow 105! Jim was born in Union City (formerly known as West Hoboken), New Jersey to Mary Murphy Fanning and Patrick Fanning, Irish immigrants from County Monaghan, Ireland. Jim was the fifth of seven children. He had one brother, John Fanning and five sisters, Katherine (Katie) Mulligan, Helen Corcoran, Elizabeth (Lilly)...
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Arnold Myszkier
January 27, 2012
Age 88, entered God's eternal care on Friday, January 27, 2012, joining his wife Dorothy and other beloved family members who have gone before him. Arnold is survived by his son, William; daughters, Marie and Lynne and her husband, Paul Spencer; and grandchildren, Joseph and Amelia. Arnold was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 1, 1923 to Anthony and Wanda Myszkier. He was a loving father and...
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Cecelia Grace Goddard
January 25, 2012
CECELIA GRACE GODDARD
Passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 surrounded by her family. She lived her entire life in New Mexico, ultimately settling in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Gordon Goddard, and their daughter, Sabrina Goodfellow. Besides her immediate family, Grace was loved by her 2 sisters, 3 brothers, nephews, nieces, son-in-law, 2 grandsons and...
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Edwin Stanton Jaqua II
October 15, 1934 - January 24, 2012
JAQUA, EDWIN STANTON, II
A resident of Corrales, NM, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Winchester, Indiana. He was the son of George W. and Evelyn H. Jaqua. He graduated from Choate Preparatory School in Wallingford, CT and from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York with a degree in Psychology. He married Nancy Anna Huff of Boerne, Texas on June 6th,...
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Leona "Lee" Kinsky
January 23, 2012
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, TX, Patricia...
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Barbara Lee Coleman Cochrane
January 23, 2012
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BARBARA LEE COLEMAN COCHRANE
Was born in New York City, New York on December 16, 1932 to the late John and Gertrude Coleman. Barbara married Albert Willesly Cochrane on December 22, 1965. Barbara traveled the country with her late husband, Albert Willesly Cochrane as he served his country in the United States Air Force. They relocated to Albuquerque in the early 1970's....
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Donn A. Byrnes (RET.)
January 23, 2012
COL. DONN A. (RET.) BYRNES
1931 - 2012 Donn Byrnes left us to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2012. The eldest son of Gen. Victor Byrnes, M.D. and Ethel Seebach, he embraced early the joy of learning and understanding how things worked. Fascinated with airplanes and flight, Donn joined the Air Force at 19 and became a pilot. He later graduated from the University of Texas with a degree...
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Gerald P. Kline
January 22, 2012
Gerald P. Kline, 62, a longtime resident of Tijeras, NM, went to be with the lord on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Gerald was born in McNary, AZ on October 15, 1949, the middle child of Sosteno and Fela (Padilla) Kline. He was a graduate of Del Norte High School and entered the New Mexico Air National Guard where he retired as a Master Sargent. After retirement, he worked at the University of New...
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Irene Winfrey Denton
January 22, 2012
On 22 January 2012, Irene (Winfrey) Denton passed away in Albuquerque. Irene was born in 1912 on the twenty-eighth of March to Maud and Solon Winfrey in Rusk County, Texas. Raised with six brothers and three sisters, she knew hard work and the love of family from a young age. She lived in Texas until 1946, when she moved to Santa Fe and established herself as chef and kitchen manager for Bishop...
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Adele M. Fowler
January 20, 2012
FOWLER, ADELE M.
Age 88 lifetimes, a resident of Albuquerque and Sandia Park passed away January 20, 2012. She is survived by three boys and one daughter-in law Ken, Rod and Kathy of Sandia Park and Billy. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ken Fowler and her mother, Julia Bletcher. Friends may visit Adele from 4:00 – 6:00 Thursday, January 26, 2012 with the Rosary to follow to begin...
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Richard "Rick" Shoudt
January 20, 2012
Richard W. Shoudt, 68, passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2012. He is survived by wife of 33 years, Diane Shoudt; daughter, Valerie Zink and husband Karl; step daughter, April Rummel and husband Danny; two grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Bill and Larry Shoudt; sisters Mary Scott and Linda Higgins. Rick was a long time Albuquerque promoter of car racing and trade...
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Shirley M. (O'Keefe) Hammar, R.N.
January 19, 2012
HAMMAR, SHIRLEY M. (O'KEEFE), R.N.
Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, slipped these surly bonds on January 19, 2012. She was born in Oakland, California and always thought herself a Californian. She was one of two daughters born to Irene and Arthur O'Keefe. Irene died when Shirley was six. She and her older sister Patsy (presently of Carmel, CA) were reared by their maternal grand...
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James Henson
January 13, 2012
HENSON, JAMES
Age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 13, 2012. He is survived by, daughters, Kelly Henson and Pam Folkner and husband, John; grandsons, Jack and Henry Folkner; brother, Dean Henson and wife, Pat. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Matilda Henson; first wife, Catharine Ann Henson; second wife, Ann Louise Meriney. Jim moved to...
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Timothy Santos
January 13, 2012
SANTOS, TIMOTHY
Age 40, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He is survived by his father, Angel Luis Santos and wife, Margarita; two brothers, David Santos and Estelle Apachito of Taos, NM and Sean Santos of Winter Springs, Fl; two sisters, Amy Reed and husband, Erik and Erica Cheslock, also of Winter Springs, Fl; nephews, Andrew and Aaron Santos; and niece,...
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Harry "Hank" Burke
January 10, 2012
Age 66, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his son Nick Burke, daughter Josephina Montoya and son-in-law Shane Montoya, all of Albuquerque, NM; his sister Barbara Franklin of Albuquerque NM; his brother Dan Burke of Phoenix AZ; as well as nieces, nephews and many close friends. Mr. Burke was preceded in death by his father Dale Burke and...
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John B. Mondragon
January 10, 2012
John B. Mondragon, a longtime resident of Albuquerque died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his son, Thomas J. Mondragon of West Hollywood, California; daughter, Tina Johnston and her husband, Timothy Johnston of Abilene, Texas; and grandchildren, Brian and Beth Johnston. As the patriarch of the family he is also survived by nephews and nieces, Silverio, Louis, and Abel Paez, Mae...
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Peggy Zagar
January 8, 2012
Peggy Zagar, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, January 8, 2012. She is survived by her husband, William Zagar of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Rick Zagar and wife, Donna, John Zagar and wife, Gale and Ken Zagar and wife, Karla; four grandchildren, Kristin Jackson and husband, Ryan, David Zagar, Dan Zagar and wife, Kristin and Melinda Zagar and fiancée, Jacob Retzer; three great...
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Catherine V. "Kay" Laier
January 5, 2012
Catherine V. Laier "Kay" age 95, died Thursday, January 5, 2012. Kay was born in Chicago, but in later years enjoyed residencies in New Orleans and Albuquerque. Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Laier; mother, Cecilia Walsh Kemp; father, Francis H. Kemp; and brothers, Eugene F. Kemp and William J. Kemp. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Hesch and husband, Bill, of Albuquerque;...
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Karla May Drury
January 5, 2012
Karla May Drury - Born July 28, 1934 passed on January 5, 2012. Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt went to meet the Lord on January 5, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in the tiny hamlet of Buffalo, ND to Johann and Ella she soon moved to Fargo where she attended school, worked for Northwestern Bell and met and fell in love with Her best friend, Tom. She was the epitome of...
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Charlotte Jensen
January 3, 2012
Charlotte Jensen, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Charlotte was born in Mount Vernon, WA and resided in Stanwood, WA with her parents, Elsie and Norin Hafstad. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Jensen; son, Brian Jensen and wife, Sharon; grandson, Aaron Sanchez; granddaughter, Jenna Sanchez; great-grandson, Ryan Ortega; sister, Elinor Sherman...
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Dorothy M. Dodson
January 3, 2012
DODSON, DOROTHY M.
Age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She is survived by sisters, Sharon L Arnaud of Albuquerque, NM, Rosemary L Lombardelli of Albuquerque, NM, Yvonne A (Ray Gillespie) Arnaud of Toston, MT and brother, Robert E Arnaud of Warren, OR. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. Dodson, parents Ernest and Leah Arnaud and brother, Charles...
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John Monroe Snyder
January 3, 2012
John Monroe Snyder, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Snyder of Albuquerque, NM; three sons, Glenn Snyder and wife, Sukhee of Jacksonville, FL, Ronald Snyder, MD and wife, Paulie of San Antonio, TX and Gary Snyder, PhD of Greenfield, MA; and one daughter, Nancy Adams and husband, Robert of Centennial, CO. He is also...
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Stephen R. Gallea
January 3, 2012
GALLEA, STEPHEN R.
Age 59 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 3, 2012. He is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 33 years. He was born in Denver, CO to Roy D. and Anne Gallea. Stephen graduated from the University of New Mexico. He taught Special Education at Sandia High School and coached football for 30 years. Stephen was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. He was preceded...
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Carol A. Gieri
January 3, 2012
GIERI, CAROL A.
Age 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Tony Gieri; children, Anthony Gieri, Gian "Joe" Gieri and wife, Karen, Angela Gieri, and James D. Gieri and fiancée,CharlaTsikewa; grandchildren,Gian, Kristen, Rebecca, Julie, Tyran and Jayden; great-granddaughter Emma; and brother Ron...
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Leo Marquez, USAF, (RET)
December 30, 2011
At age 79, Leo Marquez died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife, the former Stella Alvarez of Las Cruces NM, and their children Diana Marquez, David Marquez, Paula Hewitt and her daughter Alisa; Patricia and Allan Knighten and their daughter Adrienne; Phil and Susan Marquez and their children Marisa, Brittanae Brown and Michael Birner,...
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Napoleon "Nap" Duran
December 30, 2011
Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 30, 2011. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Erlinda G Duran, sons, J. D. "Joe" Duran and wife Joanne, J. Laurence Duran, daughter, Pauline Therese Roche and husband Rick, grandchildren; Kerri Murphy, Christopher Sandoval, Gabriel Duran II wife Robin, Lori Sandoval and husband Josh, Jennifer Gohrick, Elliott Duran, James Parr and wife...
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Josephine (Jo) Rose Jelso
December 25, 2011
JOSEPHINE (JO) ROSE JELSO
Age 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Christmas Day, 2011. Jo enjoyed bowling, dancing, and was active into her nineties. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church. Jo was born in Buffalo, NY and was one of nine children. She is survived by her children; Donald Jelsomino and wife, Doris, of Dubuque, IA; Joseph A. Jelso and wife, Donna...
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Carolyn Susie S. Patterson
December 24, 2011
CAROLYN S. (SUSIE) PATTERSON
Age 69, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2011 surrounded by family. She is survived by her son, Michael of Albuquerque; her daughter, Melody Holmes and husband, Michael of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Ian Holmes; sisters, Christy Johnson of Piedmont, OK and Brooke Beeman of Oklahoma City, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...
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Donald Fishback
December 24, 2011
Donald L. Fishback, 78, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011. He is survived by daughters Judy Gravning and Trina Fishback; sons Steven Owen and wife Mary Anne, Kevan and Kenny Fishback; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Fishback. Donald was a member of the NAWCC and was very proud to have served in the United States...
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Larry R. Lathrop
December 22, 2011
Larry R. Lathrop, age 68, was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since July 2010. He previously resided in Chicago, IL for 34 years. He died on December 22, 2011 at 3:40 am at home. Larry was the son of Fred and I. Rose Lathrop. He is survived by his lifelong partner Tommy Wiley; sisters Peggy Figle and Sharon Lathrop of Monmouth, IL, Judy Crinklaw of Omaha, NE, and Cheryl Lathrop of Council...
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Paul P. "Rango" Duran
December 22, 2011
DURAN, PAUL P. "RANGO"
Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Paulina Duran, Monica Bodle, Diana Day all of Albuquerque, NM and two sons, Walter Duran of Oregon and Larry Duran of New York. Paul is also survived by one sister, Loria Maxwell of Wisconsin and by four grandchildren and...
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James Joseph Dwyer, Jr.
December 21, 2011
James Joseph Dwyer, Jr., 84, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 21, 2011, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on July 10, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late James and Estelle Dwyer. Survivors include his son, John Patrick; daughter-in-law, Judie; two granddaughters, Christine and Laura; sisters, Rita and Judy; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...
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Donald Robert Deatherage
December 21, 2011
Donald Robert Deatherage, 76, a life-long resident of New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Deatherage of Albuquerque; children, Sharon Davis and husband Mac of Denver, Co; Audrey Bernard of Denver, CO; Curtis Deatherage and wife Amy of Albuquerque; grandchildren Scott Davis and Mac Davis of San Diego; John Bernard of Hobbs, NM;...
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Gloria Henry
December 19, 2011
GLORIA HENRY
Age 83, went to be with Jesus Monday, December 19, 2011. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Henry, and her son, Jerry Henry. She is survived by her sons: William Henry and his wife Diane, and Jeffrey Henry and his wife Sharyl; her daughter Vivian Phillips and her husband Nathan; daughter-in-law Deborah Henry; grandchildren Stephen, Jennifer, Nathan,...
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Mary LaFern (Price) Morelock-Mitchell
December 19, 2011
MORELOCK-MITCHELL, MARY LaFERN (PRICE)
A resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1958, died Saturday, December 10, 2011, twenty days short of her 90th birthday. She is survived by her three children: Mrs. Jana K. (Dr. Karl) Hynes, Lanai City, HI; Mrs. Tamara (Kelly, deceased) Lodge, Albuquerque, NM; Mr. Steven (Megan) Morelock, Denver, CO; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs....
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Glen D. Barker
December 18, 2011
BARKER, GLEN D.
Age, 77, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM died December 18, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Bettye; daughter, Cherie Barker of Albuquerque; son, Greg Barker and wife Christine of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Cole Barker and Brookelle Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dovie Barker of Texarkana, AR. Glen was a loving husband, father, grandpa and...
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William (Bill) Michael Posen, Sr.
December 17, 2011
POSEN, WILLIAM (BILL) MICHAEL SR.
Age 66, passed away December 17, 2011 in his sleep. A colorful character that touched many lives, he is well known for his love of sports and coaching. He proudly followed and supported his three sons' activities whether on the baseball field, in the gym or in the concert hall. A baseball letterman, he actively participated in UNM's Alumni Letterman...
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Johanna Hughes
December 17, 2011
HUGHES, JOHANNA
Age, 83, passed away on December 17, 2011. She is survived by her son, Roy A. Hughes and daughter-in-law, Barbara Hughes of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Kimberly Smith and husband, Dwight, Heather Wing and husband, Patrick and Janna Kernodle and husband, Holt; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Erin Smith, Riann and Jacob Wing and Michael and Elizabeth Kernodle. Mrs. Hughes...
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Eunice Leiker Miller
December 15, 2011
Age 98, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Aleck Leiker and daughter Betty Martin and grandson Robert Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra and husband Larry Trujillo of Albuquerque; son, Garry and his wife Marlene Leiker of Seattle, WA; son-in-law, Jack Martin of Albuquerque; sister, Marjorie Adams of Steubenville,...
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Ruthie Vassel
December 14, 2011
Ruthie was born January 19, 1935 in Coldwater, Mississippi to Ozie Walls and Arie May Walls. As the middle child and only girl, Ruthie learned to become independent at an early age. She accepted Christ early in her life and died with the Lord as her personal savior.
Ruthie's lively spirit and strong will took her from her small Mississippi town to Chicago, Illinois and finally to Albuquerque...
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Louis "Buck" Buchanan, Jr.
December 14, 2011
Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He is survived by son, Louis M Buchanan of Albuquerque, NM, one daughter, Jerrie Sue Kerr of Port Bolivar, TX. Two sisters, Carol Ann Stalman and Donna Brown. Buck was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Buchanan. He was a member of Los Altos Christian Church. Buck was a Civil Engineer for BLM. Buck was also heavily...
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Helen Anne Peters
December 14, 2011
Helen Anne Peters, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She is survived by son, John David Peters; daughter, Barbara Jean Leonard; son, Jeffrey Young Peters of Albuquerque, and son, Brian William Peters of Markleeville, CA. Helen was preceded in death by her spouse of 59 years, William Peters. She was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV where she lived with her...
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Tomas Trujillo-Harvey
December 12, 2011
TRUJILLO-HARVEY, TOMAS
Tomas joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on December 12, 2011. He is survived by Estelle, his loving wife of 33 years; his daughter, Lisa Harvey and son, Stephen both of Albuquerque; his grandchildren, Austin and Rachel Harvey. Leading his way to God were his youngest and oldest sons, Anthony and Thomas. He served two tours of duty as a combat Marine Rifleman in...
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Ruth Jane Coffin
December 11, 2011
Ruth Jane Coffin (94) a resident of Albuquerque since 1980 died Sunday, December 11, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband John Howland Coffin. She is survived by three daughters (Christine Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM; Carol Suss and her husband, Bill from Reno, NV; Emily Kirkland and her husband Bob from Albemarle, NC; and grandchildren, Tracy Murphy and Christopher Bergevin from...
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Margorie Ragan
December 9, 2011
Born in Monte Vista, CO, Marjorie passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, R.B. Ragan, her mother Dorothy Brawn and grandson Christopher Caswell. She is survived by her daughters; Cathy Caswell, and husband Bill, along with their son Jeremy, Sandra Ragan of Albuquerque, NM. Brother; James Seamster, and wife Nancy of Phoenix, AZ, along with...
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Larry Vernon
December 9, 2011
Age 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 9, 2011. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 57 years; children, Skip Vernon, Corbi Dillard, DeAnn Bradford, Tami Vernon, Rian Vernon, and Hayli Eitel; 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He grew up working for his father in the painting business, attending several trade schools, eventually opening his own business with...
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W. Dean Segrist
December 8, 2011
W. Dean Segrist, age, 78, born in Munden, Kansas, died Thursday, December 8, 2011. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 53 years; son, Scott and wife Sandy, Glenwood, MD; daughter, Lisa Moore, Albuquerque; sister, Susan Powell and husband Jeff, Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Amanda Segrist, Steven Segrist, Allison Moore, Katelyn Moore, Nicholas Moore; and many nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded...
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Demetrio Leyba
December 7, 2011
Demetrio Leyba, age 86, went to be with his Lord and was reunited with the love of his life Josephine Leyba on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. He is survived by his children, Antoinette Griffin and husband, Jack and Kathy Frisby and husband, Frank; grandchildren, Craig Griffin, Brian Arellanes and companion, Rebecca LaFleur, Jacqueline and husband, Patrick Kane, and Valerie Arellanes; great...
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Penny Powell
December 7, 2011
Penny Powell was born in Baltimore, MD on July 14, 1917. She attended the Friends Quaker School in Baltimore, MD and Goucher College in Baltimore, MD. Penny worked at the Princeton Physics Labs and came to New Mexico in 1943 for the Manhattan Project. She was also involved in community theater in Albuquerque. She was married to Ray B. Powell, vice president at Sandia National Labs and Chairman of...
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Erwin Kulosa
December 4, 2011
Erwin Kulosa, born in Robertsdale, Alabama was a loving husband and father to his family. He is survived by his wife, Lois, of 53 years; daughter, Carolyn Goff; son, Kenneth Kulosa; daughter, Susan Kulosa; grandson, Patrick Goff; granddaughter, Amber Goff; and sister Dorothea Nimtz. Erwin was preceeded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kulosa; a brother, Arthur; and sisters, Gertrude...
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Jay Dee Mayer
December 3, 2011
Jay Dee Mayer, age 58, a longtime resident of Tijeras, died Saturday, December 3, 2011. He is survived by his children, Kat Hardy and husband, Kade of Rio Rancho, NM, Dawn Willoughby of Albuquerque, NM, and Moses Gossett of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Sarah, Alana, Emily and Abigail; and his good friend, Carol. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Jean Mayer; and his brother,...
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Robert H. Stone
December 2, 2011
Robert Henry Stone, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Suzanne Sauter Stone of Albuquerque, NM; son, David Henry Stone of Loves Park, IL; daughter, Diane Stone Potter of Davis, CA; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. and Frances Stone. He was born in Chicago, IL in...
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Richard "Dick" Webb III
December 1, 2011
Webb III, Richard "Dick" (COL Ret), Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2011. Dick was born in East St Louis, IL on July2, 1931 to Vivian and Richard Webb Jr. He moved with his family to Rock Island, IL where he attended Western Military Academy in Alton, IL. He was drafted into the Army in June of 1952 and met his future wife Emma Louise Damron at a military dance in Louisville, KY. He...
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James D. Harvey, M.D.
November 29, 2011
James D. Harvey, M.D., LTC Retired U.S. Army, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathryn A. Harvey; seven children, James D. Harvey Jr., Robert R. (Karen) Harvey, Randall L. (Jayne) Harvey, William C. (Valerie) Harvey , Steven S. (Danielle) Harvey, Cynthia A. Eastham, Richard A. (Louise) Harvey; Grandchildren,...
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Daily Arnold Davis, Sr.
November 25, 2011
Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, left this life, Friday, November 25, 2011. He is survived by Dulcinea, his wife of 58 years; children, Elaine Sanders and husband Harold, Polly Lovato and husband George, Daily Arnold Davis Jr. and wife Pamela, Anna Davis, Patricia Roland and husband Cole, Donna Bachicha and husband Louis, Elizabeth James and husband Bill; 13 grandchildren; and four great...
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Joseph Anthony Nelson
November 25, 2011
NELSON, JOSEPH ANTHONY
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Friday, November 25, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Marlies E. Nelson of Albuquerque; daughters, Silvia Holpp and husband, Joseph P., and Melissa Ann Otero and husband, Martin; granddaughters, Codie Elizabeth Holpp, Kelsey R. Holpp, and Stephanie A. Holpp; grandson, Martin Christian Otero; step-grandchildren;...
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Joe Martinez
November 22, 2011
MARTINEZ, JOE ALBERTO
Joe Alberto Martinez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 of cancer. He is survived by his sister, Margie M. Baca of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Eva Martinez of Tecolotito, NM and sister-in-law, Clara Martinez of San Jon, NM; and 34 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his mother...
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Joyce Ann McMillan Schurr
November 19, 2011
Joyce Ann McMillan Schurr passed away at Hospice Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the age of 87. She was born the daughter of Chester and Mildred (Rowland) McMillan on December 7, 1923 in Denver, CO. Joyce married Orville Thomas Schurr in 1946 in Jamestown, KS. Joyce and Orville moved to Albuquerque in 1952. Joyce received her BA in Education...
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Billie J. Millus
November 19, 2011
Billie J. Millus, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, November 19, 2011. She is survived by husband, George Millus; sisters, June and Esther; son, Tony Benton; daughters, Sue (Gregg) Van Cleve and Judi Hammer; eight grandchildren, Jason, Dusty, Cory, Molly Rose, Gregory, Rachael, Alicia, and Angie; three great-grandchildren, Bodhi, Jett, and...
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Harry L. Toppin
November 18, 2011
Harry Leroy Toppin, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1973, departed this life on Friday, November 18, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Marjorie; daughters Terri, Sharon, and Jennifer; sisters Mary Stallworth, Marie Johnson, Wilda Graham, Jill Battle; and brother, Michael Bartee. He is also survived by his brother-in-law William Clay and sister-in-law Corinne Ingram; many...
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Paul M. Stanford
November 18, 2011
STANFORD, PAUL M.
Paul M. Stanford, 76, resident of Albuquerque and native of Texas, passed away peacefully just after midnight on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Presbyterian Hospital. Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Stanford; children Jon Stanford and his wife Meghan, Jena Siedler and her husband Jim; grandchildren Riley Paul Stanford, Maxwell Stanford Siedler, Kate Stanford...
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Beatrice West
November 17, 2011
Beatrice West, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 17, 2011. She is survived by son, Joe (Alberta Gallegos) Murrietta of Grants, NM, son, John (Cathie) West of Sterling, VA, daughter, Nancy (Jimmy) Lister of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Sandra Jenkins, sister, Lala (Amado) Otero, daughter-in-law, Pat Murrietta. Bea is also survived by her many dearly loved grand and great...
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Anna Jane Sautter Spitz
November 17, 2011
SPITZ, ANNA JANE SAUTTER
Was born to Christopher and Mabel Sautter on February 18, 1921 in Akron, Ohio. She lived a rich and full life to the age of 90 when she passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dr. Theodore A. Spitz. As a devoted and caring mother she is survived by her six children; Sally Zoller of Rio Rancho, NM,...
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Frank Le Gault
November 16, 2011
Frank Joseph Le Gault, age 52, resident of Albuquerque died on Wednesday November 16, 2011. He is survived by wife Debra of Albuquerque; daughter Diana Martinez and husband Damien Martinez of Florida and their two sons: son Philippe Le Gault of Albuquerque; brothers Raymon Le Gault of Oregon and James Le Gault of Michigan and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents...
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Frances Dexter
November 16, 2011
DEXTER – Frances Louise Dexter, 90, was born February 25, 1921 in Jackson, AR and passed gracefully on November 16, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by children; Ken Bushe of North Little Rock, AR and Katy Bushe of Albuquerque; as well as eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Bonnie, as well as her five...
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Reldon Leo "Rusty" Ryan
November 14, 2011
Reldon Leo Ryan (Rusty), 86, was born on August 12, 1925 to Esther (Hurley) Ryan and Eugene Francis Ryan in Conway, Iowa. Esther and Eugene traveled west to Raton, New Mexico in a Ford Model-T in 1928, when Reldon was two. Reldon played basketball for Raton High, eventually joining the Navy. He served our country in WWII on the Navy base in Pearl Harbor as an aircraft gunner. He married Alice...
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Edward "Ed" William Walde
November 14, 2011
WALDE, EDWARD WILLIAM
Age 86 of Albuquerque passed into our Heavenly Father's arms on November 14, 2011. He was born to the late Lillian (Ruberg) and Bill Walde on July 27, 1925, in the East Boyer Township of Crawford County, Iowa. He attended the East Boyer Township School #8 until he was required to work the farm. To his credit, he received his GED with honors in 1992. He was baptized and...
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Pamela Jean Inlow
November 13, 2011
INLOW, PAMELA JEAN
Age 69, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. Although her death was sudden and unexpected, we are grateful that the Lord took her peacefully in her sleep. Pamela was born Dec. 2, 1941, in South Bend, IN. She was blessed from an early age to know that she wanted to become a nurse. After graduating from Holy Cross Nursing School, she moved to Albuquerque and...
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Junella (Jenny) Joyce Robb
November 10, 2011
Junella (Jenny) Joyce Robb (83), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on November 10, 2011. She was happiest when with her family and loved her Lord Jesus Christ. She was an active, longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene. Her quiet faith and sweetness was an example to her family and friends. Left to...
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Dolores W. Vigil
November 10, 2011
Dolores Wanda Vigil, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at French - Lomas Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m., at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, with Rev. Timothy Martinez, Celebrant. Interment will take place at...
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Emily Anne Lein
November 9, 2011
Age 19, a resident of Albuquerque, since August 1994, died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is survived by her mother and father, Sarah E. and Donald H. Lein Jr.; twin brother Franklin C. Lein; older sister Kathryn M. Lein; younger brother Donald H. Lein III, all of Albuquerque, NM; grandfather and grandmother Donald H. Sr. and Marian L. Lein of Pittsboro, NC;...
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Wesley Keith Davis
November 9, 2011
Wesley Keith Davis (Snipe), born April 6, 1948, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Wes was a family man, survived by his loving wife, Amy Davis of Placitas; five children, James Davis and wife, Sonya of Albuquerque, Laura Davis of Boynton Beach, FL, John Davis and wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque, Gail Davis of Albuquerque, and Derek Lucero of West La Fayette, IN; sister, Twalla...
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Carolyn J. Grout
November 7, 2011
Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 7, 2011. She is survived three children, Jerilyn (Jaye) Grout Franchell, James Grout and wife, Renee, and Jeanne Ann Gregg and husband, Andy; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Franchell, Jordan Grout Price and husband, Robert; James Raymond Grout II, Jean-Luc Franchell, Taylor (Bear) Grout, Ari Gregg, and Shelby Gregg; and one great-grandchild,...
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Maclovio Mac Salas
November 6, 2011
Age 84, long time resident died unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou in 2000. Mac is survived by his daughters, Sandra Baca and husband, Joel, and Loretta Garcia and husband, Kevin; grandchildren, Kelsey Garcia, and Ryan Garcia, fiancée Leah Lucero and daughter, Gwen Garcia; sister, Evelia Griego and husband, David all of Albuquerque, NM....
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Virginia B. Sato
November 6, 2011
Virginia B. Sato, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, November 6, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Hila Dawn Williams, Ginger L Mitchell and husband Donald all of Albuquerque, NM; son, Andrew D Sato of Reno, NV; granddaughters; Jennifer, Kayla and Jamy; great grandchildren; Mary, Justice, Jonah and Malichi and many other family and friends. Mrs. Sato was preceded in death by...
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Gary Joseph Lonz
November 5, 2011
LONZ, GARY JOSEPH
Age, 49, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He is survived by his mother, F. Maureen Lonz of Albuquerque; brother, Stephen A. Lonz of Albuquerque; sister, Loretta A. Lonz of Lafayette, IN; brother, Thomas J. Lonz and wife, Gina of Albuquerque; sister, Christine M. Gibson and husband, Alan of Albuquerque; his niece, Michelle Boady and...
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Ethel Esther Brown
November 4, 2011
Ethel Esther Brown, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, left her earthly home on November 4, 2011. She is survived by her daughter Mary Swinney of Albuquerque; four granddaughters, one grandson, two great-grandsons, one great grand-daughter, one great-great grandson, and her sister Rose Wertz of Ohio. She was an active member of Bella Vista Baptist Church for more than 23 years. Ethel...
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Orlin Cole
November 3, 2011
COLE, ORLIN
Sgt. First Class Orlin G. Cole, U.S. Army Ret., 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, November 3, 2011. He is survived by his son, Mark E Cole and wife Barbara of Navarre, FL; daughter, Carol E. Cole of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Sally E Cole-Stokes; 7 grandchildren and many other family and friends. Orlin was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Mabel Anderson Cole,...
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Prudence Allyn Stewart
November 3, 2011
Prudence Allyn McCracken Stewart died Thursday, November 3, 2011. She was known to her family and friends as "Prudy". She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. Prudy attended Kansas State University where she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. It was there that she met her husband David, who was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. She became a devoted military...
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Charles George Thomas, USAF (Ret)
November 2, 2011
THOMAS, COL. CHARLES GEORGE, USAF, (Ret)
Age, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Regina Marie Thomas of Albuquerque, NM; three children, Jennifer Harkins and husband, Brian of Boston, MA, Elizabeth Shriver and husband, Jesse of Las Vegas, NV, and Brian Thomas and partner, Drury Roberts of Lubbock, TX; grandchildren, Rachel and...
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Joe Lester Garcia
November 2, 2011
GARCIA, JOE LESTER
Joe Lester Garcia, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2011. "The world has lost a great man but yet the heavens have gained another one. His impact on those who knew him will not be forgotten." He is survived by his wife, Josephine Garcia, daughter, Patricia Annabell Myers; son, Robert Patrick Garcia; daughter, Virginia Coffman and her husband, John Coffman;...
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Luis Torres
November 1, 2011
TORRES, LUIS
Age 89, formerly of Belen, NM, residing in Albuquerque, NM since 2008, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lyrie (Romero) Torres; children, Luis Torres, Jr. and wife Deana of Belen, Lorraine Torres of Albuquerque, Laura Villanueva of Overland Park, Kansas, and Leonard and wife, Jackie of Los Chavez; grandchildren, Joy Lynn and children,...
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Harry Edward House
October 29, 2011
HOUSE, HARRY EDWARD
Harry Edward House, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died on October 29, 2011. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on August 29, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; children, Mary Sue House of Oklahoma City, OK, Harry House Jr. and his wife, Susan of Colleyville, TX, Frances Brown and her husband, Rodney of Abilene, TX, Thomas House of...
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Armando M. Cordoba, Sr.
October 29, 2011
CORDOBA, ARMANDO M. SR.
Age 78, a native of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Rosary will take place 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will take place 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at St. Bernadette's followed by a burial precession to Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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Marcella Rose Champlin
October 25, 2011
CHAMPLIN, MARCELLA ROSE
Age 87, who lived in Albuquerque since 1951, died October 25, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ouellette; her husband, Mike of Antonita, Colorado, and their children, Carrie and Chance and her son, Mark Champlin, his daughter, Jacinda of Albuquerque and his son, Glen Champlin, his wife Jennifer, and their children, Brett and Geneva Rose of Hillsboro, Oregon....
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Ruth Mary Schippers
October 24, 2011
Ruth Mary Schippers (Thomas), 95, died Monday, October 24, 2011. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, May 14, 1916 and moved to Albuquerque in 1952. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret M. Johnson; three sons, James J. and wife, Janet; Jay P. and wife, Lorraine; Joseph F. and wife, Kim; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Mary Ann Thomas. Ruth's son, Jack,...
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Waldine M. Patton
February 4, 1935 - October 22, 2011
Waldine M. Patton, age 76 was born February 4, 1935 in Abilene, TX. She passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 and was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by husband, Roy Patton of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Michael (Holly) Patton of Midland, TX, and Royce (Betty) Patton of Albuquerque, NM; grandsons, Allan (Lisa) Patton, Shan (Erica) Patton, Brian Patton and Jesse Patton; and...
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Georgina Robertson
October 21, 2011
Georgina Robertson, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, October 21, 2011. She is survived by daughter, Suzy Patterson of Bolton, MA. and her husband, Bill. Gina Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Robertson. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at French Mortuary ~ Lomas Blvd. Chapel
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Susan Mary Mah
July 22, 1940 - October 19, 2011
Susan Mary Mah, 71, Longtime resident of Albuquerque, Passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011. She is survived by her Sweetheart Husband of 28 years, George. Beloved Mother of Tom (Josie) Stricker, Mandy (Calvin) Chambers, and David (Misty) Stricker; step children, Dr. Kim S. Mah and Ty (Shelly) Mah; Loving Grandmother to Tyler, Cole and Gracan Chambers, Tanner Stricker, Dr. Phillip (Alecia)...
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Lela Mae Vaughan
November 7, 1923 - October 19, 2011
VAUGHAN, LELA MAE
Age 87, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Lela is survived by her husband of 62 years, George, of the home; her daughter, Janet Danley of Lewiston, ID; and sons, Jim Vaughan and wife Vicki of Albuquerque and Jerry Vaughan and wife, Patricia of Edmond, OK. Lela also celebrated her six grandchildren and three great-granchildren. ...
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