Feb 16, 2019

Marilyn Wilkerson, 80, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Marilyn was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 30, 1938, the youngest of three children of F. Richard and Veva Hopkins. Having lived in several Oklahoma towns, her family settled in Chandler, OK, where she graduated from Chandler High School as class salutatorian....

Feb 16, 2019

Brian Hand Derrick, our beloved brother, age 87, passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born in Queens Village, NY. He was a graduate of Queens College in 1955. He holds three Master's degrees, including an MBA. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force retiring with the rank of Major. After his service, he worked for the...

Feb 16, 2019

Antonio “Tony” E. Martinez, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Chimayo, NM. Tony is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ailene; daughters, Lydia Martinez Lucero and husband Michael,...

Feb 16, 2019

Hershel Glenn "Papa" Cogdill, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Hershel was born in Cameron, NM on July 2, 1926 to the late Robert Chelcie and Bertie Nancy Cogdill. He was a farmer and basketball player in Wheatland, NM until graduation. He met and married the love of his life, Julie,...

Feb 16, 2019

Mary Dolores Gutierrez, age 73, a lifetime resident of Bernalillo, NM and devoted mother, passed away early Saturday morning, February 16, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Dolores was born on January 30, 1946 to Delfido and Perfecta Gonzales. She was the seventh child of 8. She was a fun loving and happy person who enjoyed dancing and spending...

Feb 16, 2019

Pauline D. Oliver, 86, died February 16, 2019. She was the loving mother to, David Oliver (Pam), Deborah Pearce, Dianna Sigler (Michael), Douglas Oliver (Joanna), Duke Oliver (Linda), Denise Sigler (John), Donna Burkhammer, and Dawn Hoffman (Kevin); 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 16, 2019

Monsignor Leo Lucero was called to join our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was devout and dedicated to his vocation, he was loved, respected and admired by all who knew him. Born in Espanola, NM, on Friday, March 1, 1935. Leo was the youngest of three brothers. He received his calling early in his life,...

Feb 16, 2019

Henry “Hank” Adam Walters, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away after a lengthy illness with cancer and heart complications on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 92. Henry was born May 11, 1926 to Olga Tietz Walters and Edmund Walters in New Britain, CT. He was the youngest of seven children. At the age...

Feb 15, 2019

Dr. R. Gary Ness, 76, entered eternal life on Friday, February 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia and heart problems. Robert “Gary” Ness was born on Saturday, November 7, 1942 in Alexandria, VA to Catherine Caroline Ness and Robert William Ness, U.S. Army. Throughout his childhood, the family was stationed in exotic bases including Canada and the...

Feb 15, 2019

Michael (Mickey) Prokopiak, 70, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 15, 2019. He entered this world on December 18, 1948 in Syracuse, NY, born to Michael and Joan Prokopiak. He is survived by his wife, Madonna Prokopiak; his son, Matt Booth and his partner, Kellie Knapp; daughter, Kim Templeton and her husband, Joey Templeton;...

Feb 15, 2019

Willis J. Berry, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, February 15th, 2019.

Willis was born at home near Dustin and Stuart, Nebraska on May 10, 1935.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2019

Erma Joyce McHugh Fennema, a long-time resident of Friendswood, TX, and recent resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She is survived by her son, Mark Fennema and his wife, Pat, of Zelienople, PA; and daughter, Vicki McGill and her husband, Greg, of Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Fennema was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frederick...

Feb 14, 2019

Frances Van Orden, our devoted loved one, passed away peacefully being reunited with her husband, Edwin, of 61 years, and her son, Chuck.

She was kind and thoughtful, and being Italian, she loved to cook and bake for her family. She was born in N.J. where she met her high school sweetheart. After receiving her R.N., she...

Feb 14, 2019

Former Corrales judge, environmental advocate, author, jeweler, and rocket scientist Mel Eisenstadt, 88, died Feb. 14, 2019, in his beloved New Mexico home after an extended bout with cancer. A true believer in constant immersion in learning, Eisenstadt combined his training as a mechanical engineer and lawyer in the study of solar energy law in the 1970s. He also...

Feb 14, 2019

Maria Colella, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  She entered this world in 1936 in Italy born to Benedetto and Angela Lattanzio.  She is survived by her daughters, Connie Peterson and husband, Edwin, Maria Marcon and husband, John; son, Jack Colella and wife,...

Feb 14, 2019

Adelia Polaco, age 88, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019, Valentine’s Day. She was born November 11, 1930, Veteran’s Day. Adelia was preceded in death by her parents, Enetro and Delfinia Velasquez; her spouse, Elfigo Polaco; her son, Serafin Joe Polaco; and by her siblings, Francis, Isaac, Frutoso and Soraida. Adelia is survived by her son,...

Feb 14, 2019

Margarete Waltraude Viola Brescia, age 95, passed quietly on Thursday, February 14, 2019, just short of 96 years young.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming, with a reception to follow. Margarete was born in Elsterberg, Germany in 1923, a small town in Saxony.  Her early years were spent growing...

Feb 13, 2019

Irene Jennet (O’Connor) Navarre passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the age of 101. She lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for over fifty years.

She was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Harry Navarre; parents, James and Lena (Enger) O’Connor; sisters, Arda O’Connor, Evelyn Jones, Myrtle Formo; and nieces, Mary Nystrom and Carol Ackles.

Feb 13, 2019

John C. Gallimore, Jr., age 93, World War II U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, 10- year veteran with the New Mexico State Police and our family’s patriarch passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. John graduated from Howe High School in 1943; he received his bachelor’s from Austin College in 1949 and his master’s from the University of Rochester in 1953....

Feb 13, 2019

Alicia D. Henderson Green, age 63, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She is survived by her siblings, Darrell Henderson, J. Denise Riley and husband Gary, Tamera Henderson, DeWayne Henderson and wife Stephanie, Stephen Henderson and wife Kathy, Thomas Henderson and wife Marion; a host of nieces and nephews; and many other family...