Dec 20, 2019

“The Greatest Generation”, a label coined by author Tom Brokaw, refers to those who came of age during the Great Depression and World War II.  In studying this group, Brokaw began to “reflect on the wonders of these ordinary people whose lives were laced with the markings of greatness.”  We gather today to mourn the loss of Charles S....

Dec 20, 2019

Mary Jo Bennett, who lived a long life fully devoted to her family, passed away on December 20, 2019.  She was born Mary Josephine Hays in Kansas in 1926. Mary lost her mother at an early age and moved with her father and brother to Gallup, NM in 1933.  There she met and married Stanley Bennett and raised two...

Dec 20, 2019

DeAnna Jane Strosnider, “Tootsie,” devoted wife and mother, was born on November 16, 1938, in Great Falls, MT. She passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, in her Albuquerque home with her family by her side. DeAnna loved her eleven children and their spouses; Susan, Timothy, Patrick, Katie, Kathleen, Lori, Mikell Mary, Sherry, Shelly, Molly, Beth and dozens more...

Dec 20, 2019

Our English Rose, Muriel, passed away at the age of 97 years and seven months on, Friday, December 20, 2019. She formerly lived in Grand Junction, CO until she moved to live with Jerry and Ed in Albuquerque, NM. In the 13+ years she lived with the White’s both their friends and her grandchildren; Shannon’s and Sean’s friends became...

Dec 19, 2019

John Andrew Lobato, 85, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He entered this world on Saturday, May 26, 1934 in Monte Vista, CO. John proudly served in the US Navy, he was a barber, foreman and carpenter by trade. John will be greatly missed and was loved by all. A Rosary will be...

Dec 19, 2019

Johnny Ray Whelan, age 73, formally of Las Cruces, NM who was born in 1946 in Willcox, AZ went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Johnny Ray was preceded in death by his father, Charlie; older brother, Chucky, and his oldest son, Danny. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; four children,...

Dec 19, 2019

Elinor Bratton, 89, a resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, December 19, 2019. She is survived by her son, Kent Bratton and wife Julie; daughter, Jan Brunton and husband Dean, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jennifer Bratton, Jessica Aull, Don Brunton and wife Carina, and Tom Brunton and wife Rachel; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bud Schultz; sister, Janet Lee Heikkinen;...

Dec 19, 2019

Ret. SMSgt, USAF, Edward Derden, 83, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Born Thursday, January 30, 1936 in Wichita Falls, TX, to his parents Bert E. Derden and Fern Kolb Derden. He enlisted in the USAF in 1955 for 8 years and the USAF Reserves for over 30 years. Edward...

Dec 18, 2019

Charleen Filips Neely, 90, beloved wife and mother passed peacefully into the ever-loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, one day shy of her 91st birthday. She entered this world on December 19, 1928 in Crofton, NE, born to Otto and Hilda Filips. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Charles...

Dec 18, 2019

Retired SMSGT William A Mead II (Bill) passed away after a lingering illness on December 18, 2019. He was 54. He leaves behind his parents,  Martha and Rafael Radillo, his sisters Tami Mead and Michelle Radillo, his nephew Connor Smith, niece Alexandria Baca, spouse Michele Shannon Mead, and William A Mead I.

Bill served his...

Dec 18, 2019

Mary Altherr moved to New Mexico with her husband, Robert, and three children from Kokomo, Indiana in July of 1960. She lived in Albuquerque until her death and loved the Southwest! She was able to finish her college education at UNM, and then went on while she was teaching to get her master’s degree in physical education. Mary taught...

Dec 18, 2019

Thomas Edwin Hooker was born October 10, 1934 to Edwin and Helen Hooker and went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. His early life was spent in Hempstead, NY. After graduation from high school, Tom enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Japan. When his term of duty was finished, he taught and...

Dec 18, 2019

Patricia Anne (Peterson) was born March 9, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to Ernest K Peterson and Isabel I (Hall) Peterson. She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (1925-2003) and children Joseph (1959), John (1954-1975), Tom (1953-2000) and Marcella (1964-2011), son-in-law Ron Sheppeard and...

Dec 18, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Roxan Slane, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to which all our lives she touched. She passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She is survived by her spouse of 32 years, Henry P. Slane, Jr.; daughter, Carrie Slick; granddaughters, Andrea Slick and Devyn Kapraun; father, Don Wallace; brother, Mark...

Dec 18, 2019

Richard Joseph Anthony Keppler, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 18, 2019. He was born the only son of Herman J. Keppler and Marion G. Keppler (Brocksmith) and passed at the age of 83. He grew up in Saint Louis, MO and attended Christian Brothers College in high school....