Native New Mexican, beloved teacher, and loyal friend, Marilyn Reinman passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Her endless creativity and love for her family and synagogue were her hallmarks. Deeply rooted in Albuquerque, Marilyn enjoyed friendships that lasted sixty to eighty years. She met the love of her life, Richard, at the University of Arizona...
William R. Kappes December 11, 1926 - April 1, 2021 William R. Kappes (Bill) was born in Chicago. He graduated from South Shore High School in Chicago and went directly into the US ARMY (WWII). He was a medic stationed in Niigata, Japan, on the island of Honshu. After WWII was over, he attended Loyola, Chicago for one year....
Lt. Colonel Claude H. Segrest Jr. completed his final flight on April 1st, 2021. Born in Waco, Texas on August 21, 1935, his childhood interest in airplanes led to a twenty-year career in the USAF. Highlights of his career include flying combat missions in Vietnam and receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star for his...
Cathy, Kelly, Krista and Chloe are very sad to share the news of the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, Christian P deLong, age 66, on March 31, 2021. At his request, no services are planned. Cremation, under the care of French Funerals-Wyoming, has taken place and he will be interred in his adopted state of WV in...
This is a remembrance and celebration of the unique life of Aubrey White Bogle. Aubrey was blessed with an intelligence ignited by his inquisitiveness and curiosity. He approached life with an inspirational wonder of the world around him. Among his many accomplishments in his career were his military service in the Navy during the Viet Nam War, his MA...
Mary Alice Montoya, 89, born in Dawson, NM, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Albert "Veto" Montoya; parents, Esequiel and Natividad Ybarra; brother, Johnny Ybarra; daughters, Patricia Caraveo, Gloria Montoya; and grandchildren, Ken Caraveo and Alyssa Barboa. Mary is survived by her siblings, Esequiel...
Jeanne Claire Nalda was born in Urepel, France on October 17, 1923. She grew up on her family farm in the beautiful Pyrenees Mountains with her parents, five sisters and her brother. In her youth she experienced the hardships of the German occupation of her country and home during World War II. During the war, Jeanne taught French to...
Luz Elena Ruiz Solis (Alba), of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday March 31, after a long battle with cancer. Luz was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on September 14, 1953 to Manuel and Macaria Ruiz. Luz is survived by her beloved daughter Veronica and grandsons Miguel and Martin, whom she treasured. She...
Mary E. Dunkin, age 67, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Harral; niece, Emily Dunkin; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Morton and Nellie Dunkin; and her brother, John Dunkin.
She graduated from...
Biography for Master Sergeant Harry Walter Birtel Master Sergeant Harry Birtel was born on February 17, 1936 in Hawley, PA, where he was raised and attended school. In 1953 he went into the U.S. Army, completed Basic Training, Army Airborne Jump school, and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC where he served as a...
Josephine "Josie" Bencomo, 74. Our beloved Mother and Nana passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, with her family by her side.
Born Friday, March 21,1947 in Silver City, NM, to Augustine "Ben" and Carmen Bencomo. She is survived by her daughter, Aileen Gottlieb; son-in-law, David Gottlieb; granddaughters, Alex Gottlieb and Taylor Gottlieb; boyfriend, Roy Boggus; brothers,...
Adele Nelson, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Tuesday, March 30, 2021 of natural causes with her family by her side. Adele Ann Strizich was born on July 26, 1938, on the Feast day of St. Ann at the hospital of St. Anne in Anaconda, Montana to parents Samuel and Fidelia Strizich. At...
Jake Maldonado, 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, cousin, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He entered this world on Thursday, August 2, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Eloy and Amelia Maldonado. He is survived by his son, Kevin Maldonado; daughter, Mia Maldonado; spouse, Stacey Taylor; granddaughter, Lilah Maldonado; and...
Cloey Evelyn Plant Riley passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1928 on a farm in Estancia Valley. At that time New Mexico was a new state of 16 years. Except for a short time she lived her entire life in New Mexico.
Her parents, Alvin and Anna Mae...
Sharon Elaine Griego, age 65 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. At her family home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Alice Nunn; brothers, Ernie Nunn, Harold Eugene Nunn and Donald Powers.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard...
MaryEllen Carr passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. MaryEllen was born on Sunday, June 26, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in Albuquerque before making Santa Fe her home. MaryEllen graduated from the University of Hawaii and received her MBA from the University of New Mexico. She worked in management for the state, and during this time...
Ben unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 32 on March 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the hospital during a vacation of a lifetime in San Diego, CA. He is survived by his devoted girlfriend, Jennifer Ubl; loving brothers Fernando Ortega of Phoenix, AZ and Thomas Melloy of Las Vegas, NV; uncles Bill (Dorothy) Melloy, Patrick...
Phillip Anthony Mora, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 29, 2021. Mr. Mora was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He was best known for being a hard worker. Always working on a project around the house, working outside in his yard, or fiddling around in his garage, jamming out to oldies,...