Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2019

Darin B. Gibson, 47, passed away after a prolonged illness, February 22, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque and was a lifelong resident. Darin attended Mitchell Elementary, Hoover Middle School, and Eldorado High School, graduating in 1990. He then attended UNM where he studied engineering. Darin enjoyed snow skiing, soccer, music, fishing, camping, and was a gifted...

Feb 22, 2019

Joann Virginia Comstock, 71, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, February 22, 2019. She entered this world on Friday, December 12, 1947 in Wichita, KS, born to Gerhard and Marie Otte Schmitz. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Beth Carson; son-in-law, Eric Carson; grandson, Colton Carson; brother, Joseph Schmitz; and sisters, Matilda...

Feb 22, 2019

Cathy Otero, born October 27, 1952, age 66, passed away February 22, 2019. Cathy is survived by her daughter, Andrea; grandson, Ozzy; her Princess, Emma; sister, Patricia Bianchi and husband Richard; brother, Gil Saavedra and wife Laverne; sister, Jeanette Saavedra; sister, Vivian Nunez and husband John; and brother, Myron Saavedra. Cathy is also survived by...

Feb 21, 2019

Brenna Tamam Ollivier (35) was born with a smile on Monday, June 27, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia and shortly joined her adoptive family in Washington DC.  She arrived at the airport in a red christening gown into the waiting arms of her forever-family.  On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the now beautiful, young woman was taken from those same loving...

Feb 21, 2019

Chrissie Ramone Longhurst, age 25, our precious daughter and mum to three of our grandchildren, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Chrissie was well known for her ability to make people laugh with her antics, funny faces, and array of hats and sunglasses. She is survived by her three children, Mikey 8, Joshy 6, and Emilia 6 months...

Feb 21, 2019

Richard "Dickie" Barela, 62, died Thursday, February 21, 2019.

He is survived by his children, Linnae Barela-Lucero, Richard Barela (Sarah), and Lucia Barela-Franco (Adrian); grandchildren, Brenden Lucero, Evan Barela, Adilina Franco, Sophia Barela, and "Baby" Franco; his Father, Ray Barela; siblings, Ray Barela Jr. (Chavela), Rosemary Castillo (Willie), Emma Kirkpatrick (Russell), Della Tapia (Ray), Tommy...

Feb 21, 2019

Nye, Betty Jo

Long-time Albuquerque resident Betty Jo Nye, 72 years old, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019, after a short illness. She had been married to Kyle Nye II for over 52 years and is survived by him; as well as by daughter, Valerie Nye and her husband, Joel Yelich of Santa...