John Richard Rork
Oct 30, 2018
John R. Rork, age 86, was a fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was born on October 12th, 1932 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018. John was known for his big heart, silly humor, and love for his family.
John was the second child of Rowena Ernst Rork and John (Jack)...
Robert K. Kohls
Oct 30, 2018
Robert “Bob” Keith Kohls, has been reunited with his sweetheart, Karlene. Bob, son of the late Herbert and Alice (Burt) Kohls, was born October 27, 1948 in Wisconsin and went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico in his daughter and son-in-law’s home. He had attained the age of...
Jere Lyn Blocker
Oct 29, 2018
Jere Lyn Blocker, age 82, died peacefully on October 29, 2018. Beloved wife of Col. Norman K. Blocker (U.S. Air Force, retired), loving mother of daughter Norlynn Blocker Price (Harrison) and son Byron Keith Blocker (Debby), irreplaceable “Jer Jer” to grandchildren Cody Blocker (Briana), Ryan Blocker (Victoria), Kelsey Blocker Grommes (Sean), Hannah Price and Abigail Price and to great-grandchildren...
Connor Cruz Heron
Oct 29, 2018
Connor Cruz Heron, age 16, passed away October 29, 2018. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2:00 p.m., at the Kiwanis Reservation Area of Elena Gallegos Open Space, 7100 Tramway Blvd. NE, 87122.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to suicide prevention for LGBTQ at www.thetrevorproject.org or donate to Sandia High school Drama, and...
Molly A. Aragon
Oct 29, 2018
On Monday, October 29, 2018, Molly Aragon went home to be with the Lord after a tough battle with Leukemia. Molly passed away peacefully with her family at her side at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Molly was born on July 3, 1944 in Las Vegas, NM to Brigida Gallegos. She graduated from Robertson High School in May...
Donald F. "Don" McLeroy
Oct 29, 2018
Donald F. "Don" McLeroy, 83, passed away October 29, 2018.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lupita; his children, Fernando and Kathleen (husband Chris); grandson, Alexander; his brother, Roland (wife Joan); nieces, Cathy, Ceci, Monse; nephews, Randy and Guillermo; and many other family and friends.
Don was a graduate of...
Rodney Warren Vance
Oct 28, 2018
Rodney was born May 4, 1948 in the town of Alamosa, CO to parents Warren and Helen Vance. He lived the first few years of his life in the small, nearby town of Manassa, CO, and at the age of five the three of them relocated to Albuquerque, NM where Warren found work as a mechanic. Rodney learned how...
Albert L. Grubesic
Oct 28, 2018
Albert L. Grubesic died peacefully in Albuquerque, on October 28, 2018 with his family by his side. Born on April 3, 1928 in Dawson, New Mexico, he was the youngest of seven children. After his father was injured in a coal mining accident, the family moved to Albuquerque. Albert attended Albuquerque High and was a four-sport letterman. He was...
Dr. John F. Phelan
Oct 27, 2018
Dr. John F. Phelan, 89, beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 27, 2018. He entered this world on June 29, 1929 in Albuquerque, NM, born to John K. Phelan, a dentist and Helene (Earnhart) Phelan, blessed with a beautiful life.
Dr. Jack Phelan was predeceased by his parents,...
Patrick Charles Melloy
Oct 27, 2018
Patrick Charles Melloy (Charles), a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 66 years, died October 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Melloy; his brother, Robert Melloy; and his parents, Raymond and Christina Melloy. He is survived by his wife, Jean Melloy; daughter, Colleen Melloy; sons, William Melloy and Patrick Melloy; and grandchildren, Thomas Melloy, Benjamin...
Steven A. Whitworth
Oct 26, 2018
Steven A. Whitworth, age 54, born in Albuquerque, NM, entered heaven October 26, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Steve is survived by his wife of 32 years Rebecca (Monroe) Whitworth of Cranberry Township, PA; his parents, Ed and Dianne Whitworth of Edgewood, NM; brother, Keith and sister-in-law, Jaree; niece, Kayla Rogers and husband, Ben; nephew, Cory Whitworth; and...
Josephine Olason (Olason) Bachand
Oct 26, 2018
Josephine Olason Bachand, 97, resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on October 26, 2018. Jo was an amazing artist, painting many original pieces and very involved with The Rosemalers of NM. She was also a great lover of all crafts, making projects for friends, family and charities. She also loved her plants and tending her yard. She was...
Karen Faye Crespin
Oct 26, 2018
Karen Faye Crespin, 75, of Albuquerque passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 18, 1942 in Wichita, KS. Karen lived a wonderful life as a caring mother to her children, a loving sister to her siblings and an amazing wife to her late husband, Max. She enjoyed spending time with...
Addie M. Raines
Oct 26, 2018
Addie Raines of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Oct 26, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Mary Louise Parkes
Oct 26, 2018
Mary Louise Parkes entered her eternal home on Friday, October 26, 2018 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Parkes, her daughter, Frances Marie, her grandson, Chad Jerome Cook, her parents, T. Francis and Lila O’Rourke, her sisters, Norma Hay and Carol Baynes, and her brother, Patrick O’Rourke. She is survived by...
James Auster Alexander
Oct 26, 2018
James Alexander, age 76, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on October 26, 2018. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Rio Rancho.
A Graveside Service will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM at 2:15 p.m.
Jean (Bell) Brown
Oct 26, 2018
Jean Brown, 78, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on October 26, 2018. She entered this world on August 10, 1940 in Portales, NM. born to Herbert and Bessie Bell. She is proceeded in death by husband, Lean Brown; parents, Bessie and Bill Malloy, Dale Bell; siblings, Mona Towler, Eddie Malloy and Patsy Seals,...
JoAnn (Campbell) Griego
Oct 26, 2018
JoAnn Griego, 69. Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 26, 2018. She was born October 1, 1949 in Barstow, California, to George and Sarah Campbell. She is survived by her husband, Phil; children, DeAnn (husband, Kevin), Philip (wife, Dolores), and Dyann; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Brittany, and Epie; great-grandchild, Serenity Hope; mother, Sarah; and sister, Dorothy. She...
Sharon Klafke
Oct 26, 2018
Sharon Eraine Klafke passed away on October 26, 2018 at the age of 69.
She was born in Clovis, NM the daughter of Bobby and Gerda Poling. She is survived by her husband, John Klafke and grandson, Triston; sisters, Penny Bliss and family of San Antonio, Texas, Tuuri Sanders and family of El Paso, Texas, Betty Gikas...
Mary Jane Demas
Oct 26, 2018
Mary J. Demas passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018, the conclusion of a vibrant 98-year life span. Born on October 2, 1920 to James Hotis and Evarista Samaripa Hotis in El Paso, Texas, she enjoyed a life that encompassed a professional career, raising a family, volunteer work, and activities in the political arena. Trained as a hair...