Feb 28, 2019

Donald P. Harrell passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Don grew up in Texas through his college years. He joined the Navy when he was 18 and did two tours in Vietnam as a corpsman, receiving two purple hearts. Don was so incredibly proud to have served his country and had an...

Feb 28, 2019

James E. Langston has moved on to a better place, in the hands and salvation of our Lord.  He is preceded in passing by his father, Lester Langston; his mother, Jessie Langston; his brother, Herman Langston; his sister, Evelyn Boddie (Langston); and his daughter, Dee Dee Langston.  He is survived by his sisters, Marlene Herron (Langston) and...

Feb 28, 2019

Dr. Stephen W. Attaway passed away the morning of Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Steve was born in Leeds, Alabama on February 10, 1960.  Steve received his Doctorate in Engineering in Computational Mechanics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia in 1986. Steve had been employed at Sandia National Laboratories since February 16, 1987 and was...

Feb 27, 2019

Wilma Brandenburg Lachmann passed away from this earth to everlasting life with her God and Savior at age 100 on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her home at La Vida Llena in Albuquerque. She was a caring, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born to Harvey and Laura Brandenburg on May 12, 1918 in their Fish Creek, KY...

Feb 27, 2019

Chelsea Gabrielle Morales, age 25, passed away February 27, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 8, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 2121 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

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Feb 26, 2019

Edward Lee Skeans, 86, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019.

Edward was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 1st, 1932 to Ennis and Blanche Skeans. He was married to Marlene Roberta Napier on Christmas Eve 1953. Edward was an Air Force Veteran with 23 years of service. Edward and his family...

Feb 26, 2019

Raynaldo "Ray" Barela, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Ray is survived by his sons, Ray Jr. (Chavela), Tommy (Jessica), Michael, Daniel (Audrey); his daughters, RoseMary Castillo (Willie), Emma Kirkpatrick (Russell), Della Tapia (Ray), Gloria Lucero (Johnny), Eliza "Lisa" Romero (Michael); 30 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and seven sisters; and four brothers.  Ray was...

Feb 26, 2019

Jean Marie (Evans) Melloy, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM died February 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Melloy; son, Tom; sister, Colleen (Evans) Carlson; brother, Thomas Evans; and parents, Lloyd and Nelta Evans. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen; son, Bill (Dorothy), and son, Pat Melloy; grandchildren, Tom Melloy, Ben Melloy, Sean...

Feb 25, 2019

David "Jeep" Schell, SSgt. USAF (Ret), age 65, passed away suddenly Monday, February 25, 2019.

An avid Jeep lover born in Columbus, Ohio on April 10, 1953, and longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Dave joined the Air Force right out of high school and served his country loyally for 9 years and 2 months as an...

Feb 25, 2019

Kathy Berglund, 56, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2019. Kathy was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Sandia HS, class of ’80. She began a career as a radio DJ at KQEO. From there she went to work in the family business, Customcraft Fixtures, until the business was sold. She worked...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen Casabonne Disque passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 peacefully at home with Fred, her husband of 68 years, holding her hand. She is also survived by her children, Jeanene, John, and Jeff, and their spouses, Terry, Margie, and Jody. She loved and was proud of her grandchildren, Alanna, Paul (Tamara), Tory, and Zane. Helen and Fred opened Custom...

Feb 25, 2019

Robert B. Packer, 86, died Monday February 25, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in Lynn, MA and raised in Swampscott, MA, Bobby graduated from Swampscott High School in 1950, and from Massachusetts College of Optometry in 1955. He married Sonya Frutkin, and, after a stint in the peacetime army, they set up practice in Natick, MA...

Feb 24, 2019

Ken Walston was Google before there was Google.

Blessed with a keen intellect, a superior memory and knowledge about a breathtakingly wide array of subjects, Walston was the go-to guy in the Albuquerque Journal newsroom. He retired last September after 41 years as a copy editor and deputy news editor.

Walston, Kenny to his friends,...

Feb 23, 2019

Mary Lou Wilkerson, age 76, was born Sunday, February 21, 1943 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after an unexpected bout with appendix cancer. Mary Lou was a wonderful mother who was fun-loving, kind, and caring. She was not one to accept external expectations at face value. Her own clear moral compass and fiercely independent spirit...

Feb 23, 2019

Keith Allan Hays, age 56, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Friends may visit Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Wyoming.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held Thursday, March 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Rd. NE....

Feb 23, 2019

Judith Ann Moseley, age 74, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. Judi was deeply loved by so many, and she was known for having a deeply caring heart. She is survived by her brothers, David Jones Sr. and his wife, Sandra, Randy McCracken and his wife, Debbie, and Jeff McCracken.

Feb 23, 2019

Tomacita (Tommie) Gutierrez, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after a short illness. She was born in 1926 on her family’s ranch near Santa Rosa, NM. While growing up learning lifelong skills needed for a working ranch, she developed her strong work ethic. Tommie moved to Albuquerque in 1950 with her growing family. All of her endeavors...

Feb 23, 2019

F. Marie Hennigan, 82, of Los Lunas passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to William Nelson and Reba Edmonson Echols on March 24, 1936.  After living in numerous western states, Marie’s family moved to Albuquerque when she was three years old. Having graduated from Albuquerque High School at age 16, she was...

Feb 23, 2019

Gilbert Gallegos, 95, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He is survived by his six children, Julie Ann Tixier, Juanita Gail Hedges (Meville), Lucy Gallegos Arnett (Rob), Gilbert O. Gallegos (Judy), Anthony Gallegos, and Lisa Salas (Donald); 13 grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Tixier, Jennifer Swanson, Rana Stewart, Meville and...

Feb 23, 2019

Beloved mother, sister and friend, Bebe Krapcha passed away early Saturday morning on February 23, 2019. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 5:30 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 4:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:00 a.m., at Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Rd NE. Interment...