Obituaries

Keith Edmond Poitras

Feb 10, 2019

Keith E. Poitras, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Marilyn (Blanchette) Poitras of Albuquerque; daughter and son-in-law, Angelique and Scott Henderson of Albuquerque; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Paula Poitras of Prescott Valley, AZ; and five grandchildren, Drew Henderson, Dylan...

Helen Lorraine (Hess) Alves

Feb 10, 2019

Helen Hess-Alves, 72, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed on to be with her Holy Father on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Helen was born on Friday, September 20, 1946, the daughter of Mary F. Hess and James G. Hess in Oakland, CA. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Hess-Sanchez and her husband, John of Byron,...

Gertraud Emilie (Dreer) VanDenHeuvel

Feb 9, 2019

Our mother, Gertraud Emilie (“Traudi”) VanDenHeuvel went home with dear Jesus to Heaven on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

She is survived by our dad and her husband of 63 years, Dr. Joseph VanDenHeuvel; daughters, Gwendolyn, Michele and husband, Dr. Michael Sievert; and son, Maurice.

She was preceded in passing...

Sean East

Feb 9, 2019

Sean East, a beloved father and friend passed unexpectedly on the morning of February 9, 2019. He is survived by his son, Jacen East; father, Jerry East; sisters, Tara East and Sherida Weaver; and nephew, Lincoln East. Sean was a Customer Service Rep for Lowe’s Customer Care and he was The Commanding Officer of the 501st Legion which is...

Olivia M. (Maestas) Griego

Feb 9, 2019

Olivia M. Griego, age 83, passed peacefully at home to be with our sacred Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Olivia accomplished many things in her beautiful life. She was an active member of the Legion of Mary for 25 years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and attended the parish since 1960. Olivia enjoyed singing, dancing, living...

Carlos Alberto Bianco

Feb 9, 2019

Carlos Alberto Bianco, known by his close friends as Carlitos, treasured in his heart, from an early age, the YMCA, an organization to which he would dedicate his life as a tribute to his deep Christian commitment, reflected in his exemplary life of love of and service to his fellow men. Carlitos will be remembered with affection and gratitude...

Robert W. Geist

Feb 8, 2019

Robert William Geist, 52, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2019 in his home.

Robert was born on January 10, 1967 in Albuquerque, NM, son of Jerry D. and Sharon L. (Kaemper) Geist.  Robert was self-employed, having worked in retail sales and the information technology industry during his life.  Robert...

Ronald S. Smith

Feb 8, 2019

Ronald Smith, age 70, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Ron was born on Saturday, September 18, 1948 in Alexander City, AL to Bessie J. and Robert M. Smith, and is survived by his loving wife, Lori Bradburn of 15 years of a perfect love together; two daughters from a previous marriage, Casey Smith of Albuquerque, and granddaughter, Ayla...

Carmella Marie Matsko

Feb 8, 2019

On Friday, February 8, 2019, Carmella Marie Matsko went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away after a long illness.

Carmella was born in 1932 in Morann, PA. She was raised in Cleveland, OH where she married her high-school sweetheart, John Matsko. In 1962,...

Marlys Jean Walker

Feb 8, 2019

Marlys Walker of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 8, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Cynthia Bailey

Feb 7, 2019

Cynthia Bailey passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.

Kathryn "Kitty" (Kramer) Dennedy

Feb 7, 2019

Kathryn “Kitty” Dennedy, 94, loving mother, devoted grandmother, and besotted great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019. A graduate of Steven’s College and Indiana University, she moved to Albuquerque with husband Jim in 1953. Kitty was a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Scout leader, and a member of Chapter V PEO and Cosmopolitan Women’s Club. She was a...

Mary Ellen (Charette) Schimmel

Feb 7, 2019

MARY ELLEN SCHIMMEL

October 19, 1950 – February 7, 2019

Mary Ellen Schimmel, age 68, joined her parents, Robert E. Charette and Genevieve L. Charette; her foster mother, Kerry Fisher; her father-in-law, Albert W. Schimmel Jr; her mother-in-law ,Athene Z. Schimmel; and her daughter, Heidi...

Tara Donna Robinson

Feb 6, 2019

Tara Donna Robinson, 42, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on February 6, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on January 18, 1977 in South Hampton, NY, to Bernard and Carol Robinson of London, England, Tara was a loving and caring mother who spent her life dedicated to her...

Fredrick Wayne Bonnell

Feb 6, 2019

Fredrick Wayne Bonnell, age 78, died on February 6, 2019. Fred was born in Mexico, Missouri and grew up in the St Louis area. He is survived by his wife, Susan McReynolds Bonnell of Los Ranchos; his son, Theodore and daughter-in-law Sara Bonnell of Los Ranchos; his daughter, Margaret of New York City; his grandchildren, Thomas and Sophia; his...

Annabel Lee (Hill) White

Feb 6, 2019

Annabel Lee White, age 91, died at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born May 31, 1927 in Pollock, Missouri to William and Lenna Hill. As a young girl, her family moved to Wyoming where she graduated from Cody High School and then attended the University of Wyoming. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert White, on...

Jack Ewin Ferguson

Feb 6, 2019

Jack Ewin Ferguson, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Jack (call sign Bullwhip) was born on August 16, 1939, and grew up in the farming community of Lamasco, Kentucky, in a small cabin with no electricity or indoor plumbing, surrounded by poison ivy, snakes, tics and chiggers. He attended school in a...

Jack Luther Reid

Feb 5, 2019

Jack L. Reid, 76, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Jack was born August 28, 1945 in Las Cruces, NM to Bill and Beulah (Patterson) Reid. Jack married his wife, Gloria Kerr on December 10, 1961 and went on to have two daughters in the following two years. Jack supported his family...

Tamiko S. Hedrick

Feb 5, 2019

Tamiko Hedrick, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She entered this world on Sunday, March 12, 1933 in Yokohama, Japan, born to Takaichi and Metiusko Sugiura. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Archunde, Terry Hedrick, and Crystal Hedrick; grandchildren, JJ, Jessica, Gettylee, Robert and Marcus; as...

Doris (Kerby) Schum

Feb 5, 2019

Doris Schum, 88, beloved wife and mother, passed into eternal life on February 5, 2019. She is at peace now with her beloved husband, Bill; daughter, Paula; and grandson, Dave. She is survived by seven children, Mike (Kate), Steve (Tessie), Tim (Mary), Kathy (Fred), Susie (Harold), Lisa (Jeff), and Kevin; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Doris devoted her life...