Obituaries

Sep 4, 2018

Daphne Stevens. Born May 21, 1917 in London, England passed away on September 4, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Wade, and Brent; daughters-in-law, Maria and Carol; 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. A celebration of Daphne's life will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, 4:00 p.m. at The...

Sep 4, 2018

Louise Lowe, 88, passed away on September 4, 2018. She was born on April 9, 1930 in Denver, CO to Jack and Irene Cazer. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Lowe on June 19, 1949 in Loveland, CO at the United Presbyterian Church. They moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1957. Her passion was her church and missions were her...

Sep 4, 2018

Genevieve Gutierrez Durand passed away peacefully on September 4, 2018. She is survived by her son, Prudy; her daughter, Paulette; her son-in-law John; and her grandchildren Claire and Noah. She joins many family members and friends in heaven, her Husband, Prudy; her daughter-in-law Margaret; her Mom and Dad; her sisters and brothers, Tommie, Blandina (Blandy), Johnnie, Andy and Ralph;...

Sep 3, 2018

Michael LaPlante, 55, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 3, 2018. He entered this world on May 29, 1963 in Skowhegan, ME, born to Emile and Lucille LaPlante.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline LaPlante of 28 years, his son Justin LaPlante of 16, father, Emile LaPlante and loving...

Sep 3, 2018

Tanner James Gilchrist age 37, was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 3, 2018. A Memorial Service is to be held Tuesday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH- University. 1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Tanner held the position of Sales Manager at Remco Bolts. He graduated...

Sep 3, 2018

Anita “Neets” Louise Levandowski passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 68.

Anita married Phil Levandowski on February 18, 1971 and were together until his death on October 30, 2009.  Neets earned her Diploma from the Saint Cloud School of Nursing on May 31, 1984.  She continued helping people with nursing and being...

Sep 3, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Miller, 93, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 3, 2018 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, a veteran of WWII, ex-prisoner of war, and Purple Heart recipient, Julius F. Miller. Betty is survived by her sons, Robert of Albuquerque, and Kenneth and wife, Cathy, of...

Sep 3, 2018

Victoria Reuter, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 77, from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert C. Reuter, Jr.; daughter, Linda Nuckolls and husband, Ed and grandchildren Dana and Todd; daughter, Susan Stanojevic and husband, Vladi and grandson, Dylan; son,...

Sep 2, 2018

Jose C. Chavez “Joe”, 76, beloved Father and Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on September 2, 2018. He entered this world on June 16, 1942 in Bernalillo County, born to Melisendro and Deluvina Chavez. He is survived by his wife Annie and daughter Joanna Lovato and husband Patrick; two grandchildren John and Sophia Lovato; sister Criselda ...

Sep 2, 2018

William J.D. O’Mara, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on July 25, 1931 in Omaha and adopted by his loving parents, William H. and Emma S. O’Mara within his first year. Bill grew up in Fullerton, NE and often worked in the O’Mara...

Sep 2, 2018

Raymond J. Jones, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully at home on September 2, 2018, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Raymond, "the Old Sarge" was born at Mother Cabrini Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL on July 11, 1927, to Guido and Mary Clauser. He was adopted by William and Minnie Jones, and grew up in Cleveland,...

Sep 1, 2018

Maria M. Salazar (Maria das Merces Rocha de Salazar), age 86, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2018. Maria was born August 10, 1932, in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Savino Salazar; son, Victor Salazar; parents, Angelo Sousa and Elisa Rocha de Sousa; and sisters, Maria...

Sep 1, 2018

Felipita "Pita" Garcia, 96, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, September 1, 2018.

She entered this world on December 8, 1921 in Dixon, NM born to Francisco and Florentina Martinez. She is survived by her daughters, Hazel Rosalie (Rollin) Erickson of Albuquerque, Arleen Evelyn Garcia of Layton, UT, Elizabeth (Dan) Volkmann of...

Sep 1, 2018

Mary Ann Kosty has passed from this world to the outstretched arms of Our Lord Jesus and Our Most Blessed Mother Mary, after a long battle with cancer. She died at home while under the loving care of her children and friends from Heartland Hospice along with friend, Tanya McGuire. Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Hayden High...

Sep 1, 2018

Glenn C. Lloyd, age 88, passed away September 1, 2018. Glenn was born in Virginia to Rona and Clyde Lloyd. The eldest of eight children, he was an outgoing and caring individual. He eventually found his calling in the United States Military. He was a proud member of the Air Force for over 20 years. Following his time of...

Sep 1, 2018

Carl Richard Allen, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2018. He was a long-time resident of Bosque Farms. Richard was preceded in passing by his mother Darlena. He’s survived by his daughters, Krystal (Tyler) Thorpe of Bloomfield, and Kassidy (Donnie) Shorter of Aztec; and 6 grandchildren. He’s survived by his father, Carl Ray Allen of Bosque Farms;...

Aug 31, 2018

Kileen Ann Scott passed peacefully in her home Friday, August 31, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Her loving husband, Dale Scott, her amazing daughter Whitney Dei, and one of her four brothers whom she loved dearly, David Vandam were all at her side.

Kileen was born at a navel base hospital in Guam,...

Aug 31, 2018

William “Bill” C. Yarnall, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 and a devout Catholic passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018.  Bill was born November 6, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky, eldest son of William Mattox Yarnall and Willie Mae Kearney Yarnall.  He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Adamiak Yarnall, Colonel, USAF, Ret;...

Aug 30, 2018

Veronica Williams, 49, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 30, 2018. She entered this world on November 9, 1968 in Hawthorne, CA, born to Arthur and Linda Williams. She is survived by her son Robert Williams; sister Randy Williams-Taylor; step-father Doug Dolson; brother-in-law Paul Taylor; daughter-in-law Lesley Williams. Veronica was a grandmother. Veronica...

Aug 30, 2018

Belle Velasquez, 89, passed away August 30, 2018. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, followed by a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. and a Mass at 11:30 a.m. A Graveside service will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. FRENCH...