Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

Jane Ferguson Armayor, 75, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Rick; her children, Chuck W. Moore and wife Penny, Travis V. Armayor and wife Jennifer, and David G. Armayor and wife Jill; 10 grandchildren; her sisters, Carol Ferguson Henderson and husband Dr. William...

Feb 3, 2019

Richard Bressan passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2019. Rick was born October 5, 1947 in Erie, PA to Leo and Evelyn Bressan. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1953 when his father took a job with Sandia Labs. He attended Fatima Elementary and St. Pius X High School. He graduated UNM with a degree in Accounting and served...

Feb 3, 2019

LeRoy J. Moore, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 3, 2019.  He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Munhall, Barbara Cornwell, and Sandy Amatos; son, Michael Moore; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine “Bebe” Moore; and son, David Moore.  He was raised...

Feb 3, 2019

Poncianita Tapia “Anita” passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She was 80 years old, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.

She was retired from Mountain Bell after 35 years of service, she continued in the workforce for an additional nine years for Hinkle Law Offices.

She was preceded in death by...

Feb 3, 2019

Matthew A. Trigg, 46 years old, departed from this life Sunday, February 3, 2019 at UNMH in Albuquerque.  Matthew was born January 2, 1973, in Albuquerque, NM.  He graduated from New Mexico State University receiving a bachelor’s degree in finance (1996) and earned an MBA from the University of Houston during his employment at Hewlett Packard.  Matthew was employed...

Feb 3, 2019

Lois Gerber Franke passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born on July 28, 1921 in Idalia, CO to Henry and Pauline Gerber. She grew up on the back of her Arabian mare, Mamie, and earned her teacher’s wrath when she rode her horse through the one-room schoolhouse. Excelling academically and winning a national poetry contest, she became...

Feb 2, 2019

Ernest David Mascarenas, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away February 2, 2019. Ernest was born in Ocate and raised in Roy, New Mexico. After high school he joined the army where he served for two years. After his return from the army he moved to Albuquerque and attended the University of New Mexico and,...

Feb 1, 2019

Mary Jean Cook, age 96, passed away after a short illness, peaceful and surrounded by family on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on April 30, 1922 in Peru, IL to Marie and Walter J. Ream, M.D. Mary Jean earned her B.A. degree from Lindenwood College and married her childhood sweetheart, Dudley P. Cook on...

Feb 1, 2019

Victor A. Martinez of Albuquerque, originally from Alcalde, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 74. He is preceded in death by his father, Elisaido Martinez; mother, Ramona Martinez-Sanchez; and brothers, Patrick Martinez and Raymond Sanchez. Victor is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Crystal; granddaughter, Alexis; siblings,...

Feb 1, 2019

Mariana Ahrens, age 88, our loving grammy, mom, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, caring neighbor and loyal friend to SO many, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, February 1, 2019.

Mariana was known for her years of LOVE given to her family and friends, that love usually came in the form of dinner or baked goods!  She...

Feb 1, 2019

Dezmond James Vasquez, age 23, of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his uncles, Artemus “Mono” and David; aunt, Sandy; and grandpa, Dennis. Dezmond is survived by his father, Thaddeus; mother, Christina (Robbie); brothers, Jose and Elisha “Ogi”; sisters, Madeline, Monique, and Rianna; best friends/brothers, Nathaniel and Marcus; grandparents, Esther and...

Feb 1, 2019

D'Ann Smith, 62, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on February 1, 2019. She entered this world on June 12, 1956 in Amarillo, TX, born to Bo and Jo Beth Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Lindsay Panagakos; son, Brandon Panagakos; sister, Jimi Metzger; ex-husband, Peter Panagakos; sister-in-law, Koren...

Feb 1, 2019

Ted A. Sisneros, age 63, lifelong educator and coach, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please donate to ALS in memory of Ted  https://www.alstexas.org/donate/

Feb 1, 2019

Lawrence D. Morrell, PhD, age 84,  passed away on  Friday, February 1, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer.

Born in Galesburg, IL he moved with his family of 14 to Fountain, CO where he graduated from high school. Upon completing his military service, he earned degrees from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA; Pepperdine...

Jan 31, 2019

Lois Hagland Jackson was called to the Lord on January 31, 2019.  She was born to Dr. Carl E. and Nell Hagland on April 11, 1922 in Albuquerque.  Lois graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico.

Lois lived a life of love and service to her Lord, her family, friends, and community.  She...

Jan 31, 2019

Robert W. Johnson (Bob) of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 peacefully at the VA Hospital. Bob was born Tuesday, June 29, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to Selma Johnson and Victor Peterson. Bob and Selma moved to Maddock ND where he was raised on the family farm. Bob farmed until he left to proudly serve his country...

Jan 31, 2019

Bobby Richard Cairns, age 88, was raised in Illinois, where he enlisted in the Air Force in the fall of 1950. Bobby enjoyed every minute of being a crew chief on P-51D Fighter Sq. There were always plenty of 30-day temporary gunnery assignments that took him to new locations regularly. He left the Air Force after two enlistments to...

Jan 31, 2019

Lawrence Lee Frank, 68 passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque on March 8, 1950. Larry grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from Highland High School, and the University of New Mexico where, he received a BA degree in Business Administration and an MBA degree in Finance. Larry then received his CPA license.

After...

Jan 29, 2019

John Walter, 88, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

He entered this world on May 18, 1930 in Garrett, Indiana; born to John and Bessie Walter. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Norma Walter and his loving sister Meredith Hauck. He is fondly remembered...

Jan 29, 2019

Joanne Lemmel, 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Lemmel. She is survived by her son, Gary Lemmel, and wife Yvonne; daughter, Cindy Breshears; granddaughter, Crystal Baldwin, and husband Jarred; great granddaughters, Carly and Macy; nephew, Richard Johnson;...