Obituaries

Sep 15, 2018

Augusta Helen “Gussie” McNamara, 93, passed away peacefully the evening of Saturday, September 15, 2018, with her only grandson by her side. She joins her husband of 53 years, William “Bill” McNamara. Theirs was a true, mutual, “love at first sight” story.  Gussie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Syme, and her brothers, Oscar Syme,...

Sep 15, 2018

Jean Sanderson, 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2018.

Jean was born in Berea, Ohio on August 26, 1935. In 1951 Jean and her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Just a few short years later she met the love of her life, Luther Eugene Sanderson, they were married in 1954. Together...

Sep 15, 2018

Jack Griffin

September 20, 1947-September 15, 2018

Mr. John “Jack” Griffin, 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 of cancer.

Jack was born on September 20, 1947 in Franklin, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lynn, and two children:...

Sep 14, 2018

James “Jimmy” Sanchez, 58, of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. and Mary Catherine; step-mother, Pauline; brothers, Gilbert, Richard, James and Frank; and sister, Nancy.  He is survived by siblings, Barbara Ann, Robert and Sylvia; nephew, Brandon; niece, Kendell; aunt, Mary Ann; cousins,...

Sep 14, 2018

On Friday, September 14, 2018, Victor passed peacefully with his daughter and son by his side.

He is preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Ripley; and parents, Victor and Esther. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gina and David Ripley; son and daughter-in-law, Armando Fresquez and Teresa Kizziah; granddaughter, Danielle Ripley; his...

Sep 14, 2018

William Sam (Bill) Bedwell, age 96, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in Sturdivant, Missouri, on November 7, 1921 to Harry and Mattie Bedwell. He had no siblings. He married Wanda Walker, his childhood sweetheart from the third grade, who was his love for the rest of his life. They were married...

Sep 14, 2018

Lila Anne Eilers (called Anne by most), beloved mother and grandmother, was called by God to her eternal resting place on September 14, 2018. She entered this world on August 20, 1935 in Augusta, GA, born to Durham and Inez Parker. She is survived by her only child, daughter Kimberly Eilers Baird; son-in-law Michael Baird; grandsons Devon (20), Brendan...

Sep 14, 2018

Lawrence Sullivan of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sep 14, 2018.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 20, 2018, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation...

Sep 14, 2018

Thelma Lorine Clay, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away September 14, 2018. Thelma was born to Charles and Retha Clay, May 27, 1939 in Lone Grove, OK. After moving to Texas as a young girl, the family settled in Albuquerque. Thelma is survived by her sisters Veleta Clay and Sharon Duplechin; brothers Olin Clay and Cledith Clay....

Sep 13, 2018

Hugh Gary Hanson, age 76, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away suddenly on September 13, 2018 while vacationing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hugh was born on January 13, 1942 in Richmond, CA to Hubert L. Hanson and Geneva F. Hanson. Hugh was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He graduated from...

Sep 13, 2018

Jose G. Castillo, 81, loving father and grandpa, passed away September 13, 2018.

Jose, or Joe as some know him by, was known to offer help to anyone who needed it. He loved NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He never missed a race and even had the opportunity to see a few races in person....

Sep 13, 2018

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Patricia Brown, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 82. Patricia was born on February 12, 1936 in Boston, MA to William and Ann Henehan. She held many different jobs throughout her life including being a special needs bus driver, an assembly inspector for Honeywell, and creating custom...

Sep 13, 2018

Our devoted loved one passed away peacefully being reunited with his son, Chuck. He was a loving, kind, patient, compassionate and all around good guy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and flying. Ed was born in N.J. where he met his high school sweetheart. He served 21 years in the Air Force and 15 years Parks & Rec., Corpus Christi,...

Sep 13, 2018

Joseph is survived by his wife, Georgia, and children; Stephanie, John, Paul and their spouses and grandchildren. Joseph served in WWII in the Navy on the John C. Butler-class destroyer escort USS Grady in Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After WWII he graduated from the University Of Illinois Dental School on the G.I. Bill.  He gave two years of...

Sep 13, 2018

Alex Winter, 30, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 13, 2018. He entered this world on December 11, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, born to his parents, Bruce and Sandra. He is survived by his father, Bruce Winter, his mother, Sandra DuCharme, his brother, Nicolas Winter, and his daughter, Alexia Winter,...

Sep 13, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Ann Mauck, age 73, of Edgewood, NM, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Bowles; her parents, Lee and Leona Bale; and her very best friend, Roberta Ann Bland. She is survived by her daughter, Ranee (Jeff) Bland; granddaughter, Michelle (Josh)...

Sep 12, 2018

Clark Wesdorp, 86, was born on January 23, 1932 in H.I. Ambact, Holland.

He was the second son of Anthonie (Bud), and Jannigje (Janet) Visser Wesdorp.  Clark passed away on September 12, 2018.

Clark served in the military for 21 years.  Clark and Linda met doing shows in the round at the “Albuquerque...

Sep 12, 2018

After enjoying a wonderful celebration of life and friendship, Dottie passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO. Dottie was born January 17, 1943 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Albuquerque to Elvin “Johnnie” and Ruth Virginia Bass. Dottie graduated from Highland High in Albuquerque and received a BA in Home Economics from the...

Sep 12, 2018

Maureen A. McIntyre, born on April 25, 1954 passed away on September 12, 2018. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, for a graveside service in her honor.  Please visit our online guestbook for Maureen at www.FrenchFunerals.com .

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Sep 12, 2018

Lt. Col. Robert A. Warriner, US Army, Retired, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Helen; his parents, Oga and Harlan; his brother, Jack; and his sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his three daughters, Shawn Darby, Trudy White and husband Bob, and Carol Wasowski and...