Obituaries

Mar 27, 2019

Sally C. Meyer, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, surrounded by family.

Sally was born in October of 1937 in the Coulee City area of Washington State. She grew up in Pullman Washington attending area Schools. Sally went on to receive a Bachelor Degree in Education and English and later...

Mar 27, 2019

Jeanne was born on Sunday, May 2, 1926 in Amarillo, TX to her parents, the late Lonnie Fite Parr and Nettie Hazel (Bradley) Parr. She graduated from Amarillo College with an Associates Degree in May 1980. Jeanne worked in administrative jobs for various companies in Amarillo and retired from The Pantex Plant in 1990 and later moved to Rio...

Mar 27, 2019

Ruth R. Suttie, 97, a native of Zion, IL and longtime resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Joseph L. Suttie and wife, Carol, David Suttie and wife, Ruby; daughter-in-law, Karla Suttie; daughters, Becky Sebring, Debbie Suttie, Pamela Ray Hadden and husband, Stanley; grandchildren, Joseph Suttie, Dave...

Mar 26, 2019

Betty Ruth Harrison (Goss) of  Albuquerque, New Mexico, left this world on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Betty was born Tuesday, September 10, 1946 to Willard C. Goss and Ruthie Mae Bowen in Stockton, California. She was a loving mother to her children, Elisa (Schleicher) Buteau and Jeffery Schleicher.  She later opened her home to foster children who became family....

Mar 26, 2019

Kathleen Loughney, age 68, passed away March 26, 2019.  Kathleen was a loving mother, grandmother, partner, and friend.  She was strong and independent and not shy about sharing her opinions but was forgiving and accepting of everyone and simply a wonderful person.  She is survived by her daughter, Devonna; granddaughter, Olivia; and partner, Ron.  A visitation will be held...

Mar 26, 2019

Mary Pat Byrd, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 after a long and fulfilling life. She entered this world on September 9, 1925 in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her daughters, Pat “Sugar” Varbel (Ray), Sue Kline, Nancy Moke (Will), Anita Valentine (Doug), Vicki Schmahl (Pete), Cathy Melloy (Dan), Helen Knee-Wright (Glenn), Deanna Garnica ...

Mar 25, 2019

Carol Driscoll, age 81, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt died peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019.  Carol was born in Middletown, CT.  In addition to her career in Information Technology, Carol volunteered in the Connecticut prison system for years teaching a peer process, Co-Counseling International (CCI) to support inmates in developing the life skills needed during their sentences and...

Mar 25, 2019

Flora Bruning, 105, died Monday, March 25, 2019 in Farmington, NM.

She is survived by four children; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a few great-great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a daughter.

Friends may visit Friday, March 29, 2019, 4:00 p.m. –...

Mar 24, 2019

Deedra Anne (Thomas) Hodges, 1961-2019.  Deedra’s struggles are over.

She joins her mother, Bobby Burnett; leaving her husband, Harry; sisters, Denise Thomas and Jamie Deaton; brother, David Thomas in mourning.  Deedra tried hard.  She was ambitious earning a BA from USAO, Oklahoma and a MA from UNM.  She became a manager of a major program at Sprint...

Mar 24, 2019

Josephine Atkins, age 78, a 23-year resident of New Mexico died on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She is survived by her son, Robert H. Atkins; son-in-law, Q. Todd Dickinson, both of Washington, DC; and her brother, Richard Johnson of Hearne, TX. She married Robert W. Atkins, Jr. on December 12, 1967, and they were married until his...

Mar 24, 2019

Connie Klein passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Klein, who enjoyed 68 years of marriage; daughter, Diane Klein-Adams and husband, Keith; sons, Richard and wife, Lori, Thomas, and Daniel and wife, Tina; sister, Mary Matern Linder; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, April...

Mar 24, 2019

Rose Stapleton, age 97, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM.

Rose was born in Unterwart, Austria Sunday, August 21, 1921.  Her family moved to Chicago, IL in 1923.  Rose married her music teacher, Bill Stapleton, in 1941.  She taught piano and organ for forty years.  In 2005 she moved to New Mexico...

Mar 23, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) Albaum, PhD , of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 85.

Jerry earned his bachelor’s degree at University of Washington in 1954 and his doctorate at the University of Wisconsin in 1962.  A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jerry was a loyal supporter of philanthropic causes...

Mar 23, 2019

Cheryl Marie Knight, 56, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She entered this world on Friday, November 30, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Tom and Sondra Flowers. She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Knight; father, Tom Flowers; mother, Sondra Flowers; son, Joseph Farless;...

Mar 23, 2019

Demetrius Joseph Yackanich Jr., 92, of Tijeras, NM passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born Friday, June 11, 1926, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Reverend Demetrius Joseph Yackanich Sr. and Pauline Yackanich. He was predeceased by his wife, Yukie Patricia; and is survived by his two sons, Gabriel and his wife, Susan and Demetrius...

Mar 22, 2019

Sylvester Rose Williams, age 68, of Albuquerque, NM passed peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019. Sylvester was born on Friday, July 21, 1950 in Johnstown PA, he later moved to Vallejo, CA and settled in Albuquerque, NM in 1998. He is survived by his husband/partner, of 40 years, Maurice Williams. They were married on October 1, 2004 in Vancouver...

Mar 21, 2019

Bernice Vigil, age 81, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother returned to her Father in heaven on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was born on Wednesday, January 12, 1938 in Abo, NM and is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Leonard Manuel Vigil. Bernice was committed to her faith and family. She was a deeply devoted...

Mar 21, 2019

Tim D. Montoya, age 48, lost his hard-fought battle to pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the University of New Mexico Hospital. He was born on Sunday, May 3,1970 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Louie Montoya and Helen (Martinez) Montoya.

Tim graduated from Valley High School with the class of 1988. During...

Mar 20, 2019

Jerry Foshee of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Mar 20, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 20, 2019

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