Patrick Herrera
Jul 6, 2018
Patrick (Pat) Herrera of Albuquerque, NM entered into rest peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2018 at the age of 76. Patrick was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 12, 1941 and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Dolores Herrera; his three brothers, Danny Leroy Herrera, Robert Herrera and Kenneth...
Peggy Schmidt
Jul 5, 2018
Peggy Schmidt, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Carlsbad, NM, Peggy moved to Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project years before later moving to Albuquerque in 1949. She was very active in life. She volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Home Weatherization Program...
Reverend Wilfred Grenfell Sawyier, PhD (Bill)
Jul 5, 2018
Reverend Wilfred Grenfell Sawyier, PhD (Bill), age 93, died on July 5, 2018 after an extended illness. Bill is survived by his children, Edward, Paul and Marion; and two grandchildren, Alice and Walter Sawyier. He is also survived by his wife of 41 years, Marlene and stepchildren, Jeff Hill and Amanda Barnhart and their families; his sister,...
Leroy Montgomery Thomas
Jul 4, 2018
Leroy Montgomery Thomas, 67, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from natural causes. Leroy was born in Albuquerque on September 10, 1950. He worked in the electrical communication industry but was mostly known to be a proud Marine. He served his country honorably including time in Vietnam....
Barbara (Sena) Hosenfeld
Jul 4, 2018
Barbara Sena Hosenfeld passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara, 76, was born in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 1941 to Ray Sena Jr. and Eva Marquart Sena. She lived around the world as a child of a Foreign Service officer, residing in Argentina, Indonesia and...
Candice R. DeMar
Jul 3, 2018
Candice Ramona DeMar, second daughter of Samuel & Neome Candelaria, born February 19, 1950, completed her tenure on July 3, 2018. Survived by her husband Daniel, her children; Danielle (Brian) Carrillo, Catherine (Dax) Lujan, Elizabeth (Chris) Pollaro, Nathaniel (Chayani) DeMar; her siblings, Christina, Samuel, Carolina, Patrick, Mary, and Consuelo. Candice was a former microbiologist and religious education director whose...
Sylvia T. (Topp) Hughes
Jul 2, 2018
Our beloved Sylvia passed away at home July 2, 2018 after a courageous and determined battle against glioblastoma. Sylvia, age 70, was born in Pasadena, CA. Her father was career Army, so Sylvia grew up on Army bases throughout the US (including Sandia Base twice), as well as tours in Japan and Germany. After graduating from Highland High School...
Robert W. Galbraith
Jul 2, 2018
Robert Galbraith of Tijeras, New Mexico passed away on July 2, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.
Deborah E. Trattel
Jul 2, 2018
Deborah E. Trattel a resident of Placitas, NM died Monday, July 2, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Richard J. Estrada; daughter, Arianna Estrada; mother, Martha Trattel; sister, Beth Trattel and husband, Clay Bishop; brother, Andrew Trattel and wife, Keri; niece, Samantha Trattel; and numerous extended relatives and friends.
Deb was...
Alida A. Schnedler
Jul 2, 2018
Alida Schnedler went home to her Lord on July 2, 2018. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on August 31, 1924. She married Albert A. Schnedler on August 11, 1945. Being married to a serviceman meant many moves during the early part of their marriage. The moving ended when they arrived in Albuquerque, NM, in 1952...
Claudia A. Powell
Jul 2, 2018
Claudia A. Powell, born on January 31, 1949 was called home to her Lord on July 2, 2018. She is rejoining her loving husband, Afton, her mother and father, John and Dorothy Hobbs and brother, James Hobbs. Claudia is survived by her precious baby, Sugar who was constantly at her side; also, by her nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles;...
Adelfa Amparan
Jul 1, 2018
Adelfa Amparan, 88, born in Kemp City (now Wichita Falls), Wichita County, Texas, became a resident of Albuquerque with her husband, Francisco, in 1957, and died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Erlinda Sedillo and husband Solomon; Edmundo Amparan and wife, Kimberly; Victor Amparan and wife, Sylvia; Victoria Muller; Diana...
Dorothy (Baca) Martinez
Jul 1, 2018
Dorothy Baca Martinez, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend left us peacefully July 1, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 27 years, Manuel Martinez; two sons, Samuel and Manuel Jr; their wives, Krista and Denikka; grandchildren, Jacob, Sway and Andres; sisters, Louise, Margaret, Esther, Rosanne and brother, Arthur. She was aunt to 54 nephews and nieces and...
LaRue W. Wildgoose
Jul 1, 2018
LaRue W. Wildgoose, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, died Sunday, July 1, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Ginny Wildgoose-Lister and husband, Dennis Lister; grandchildren, Doug Lister and wife, Shelly, Kris Wildgoose-Lister and wife, Meghan, Brianna Wildgoose-Lister, DVM; great-grandchildren, Blaine Mitchell, Chance Lister, Mariah Lister, Ciara Wildgooose-Lister, and Aubryn Wildgoose-Lister; great-great grandchildren, Angela...
Craig Alan Nelson
Jun 30, 2018
Craig Nelson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born October 11, 1946 in Valparaiso, IN to George and Loris Nelson. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School in Kirtland, NM in 1966. Not long after graduation Craig joined the Army National Guard. He worked over 30 years as a boilermaker. In his spare time, Craig...
Charles Rob Adams
Jun 30, 2018
Charles Rob “Bob” Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was born on April 18, 1930 in Calloway County, Ky, to Harry and Mildred (Stubblefield) Adams. Bob met the love of his life, Frances Jean Horton, when he was 12 years old, and they wed in 1951 in Los Angeles, CA. They...
Theo Yeitrakis
Jun 30, 2018
Theo Yeitrakis, 79, passed away June 30, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. (The family realizes this is short, but it is what Theo wanted.)
Patrick F. Chavez
Jun 30, 2018
Chavez, Patrick
On June 30, 2018, Patrick Chavez, age 64, passed away at home after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer which he fought hard, bravely and with dignity. Just 4 weeks prior to his passing, Pat completed the 5K walk for Polly’s Run in just under 46 minutes.
Pat was a loving husband,...
Daniel David Koleske
Jun 29, 2018
Dr. Daniel D. Koleske of Albuquerque, NM, died in his home surrounded by family and friends on June 29th, 2018, after a year-long battle with lymphoma. We will remember him for his ability to love and laugh through difficult times. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julianna (Mahoney) Koleske of Albuquerque,...
Lalitha (Dhanarajan) Raichur
Jun 29, 2018
Lalitha Raichur was born in Coimbatore, South India on October 11, 1931. She went to Heaven to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 29, 2018. Her parents were Samuel and Dhanabai Dhanarajan. Her sister was Tara Kanagaraj; brothers, Gerald and sister-in-law, Shakuntala Dhanarajan, Samuel and sister-in-law, Sheila Dhanarajan. She is survived by her daughter, Chitra Raichur Marler-Harrell...