Obituaries

Henry "Hank" Adam Walters

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...

Robert Gary Ness

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...

Michael (Mickey) Prokopiak

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;...

Willis James Berry

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...

Erma J. (McHugh) Fennema

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...

Frances Van Orden

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...

Melvin Mortimer Eisenstadt

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...

Maria Colella

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,...

Adelia (Velasquez) Polaco

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,...

Margarete Waltraude Viola Brescia

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...

Irene Jennet Navarre

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.

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John C. Gallimore Jr.

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....

Alicia D. Henderson-Green

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...

Arthur A. Warn

Feb 13, 2019

Arthur Warn, 93, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Bernice, in 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Golden (Edward) of Salt Lake City and Carol Koblinski (Larry) of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Scott Wheelwright, Stacey Wheelwright and Laura Rubio (Rafael); and...

Jared William Herrera

Feb 13, 2019

Jared William Herrera, age, 35, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born on Tuesday, February 15, 1983. He was a great father who loved his children as they were his whole world. He is survived by his daughter, Rubi Nevaeh Herrera and his son, Gabriel Valentino Herrera; mother, Theresa Herrera; brother, Brandon Herrera; niece, Destiny Herrera;...

Jolene I Begay

Feb 13, 2019

Jolene Begay of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 13, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., FRENCH – Westside.

William H. "Bill" Ratliff

Feb 12, 2019

William H. "Bill" Ratliff, 91, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky Polk, Debie Orrell, and Cyndy Perez (Ramon); eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; and his parents.

There will be a Memorial Gathering Saturday, February 16, 2019, 3:00 p.m....

Katherine Elizabeth Gillihan

Feb 11, 2019

Katherine E. Gillihan, 97, our beloved mother passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Newton Woodrow Gillihan. Survived by sons, Michael Gillihan, Marc (Marcus) Gillihan; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Evangeline Porter and Doyle Eugene Irby. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1966. A Graveside Service will take place on Monday,...

Tomica Kahia Yellowhorse

Feb 10, 2019

Tomica Yellowhorse of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 10, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Donald Lee Pobanz

Feb 10, 2019

Donald Pobanz, 70, of Los Lunas, New Mexico died of a heart attack in his home on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Don is survived by his partner of 30 years, Janice; daughters, Kathy Boelter (Jim), Andrea Pobanz; son Dale Marrs; sister, Diana Nelson (Dale); brothers, David (Barb) Pobanz, Dale (Suzie) Pobanz; and loving granddaughter, Gwendolyn.

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