Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

John Lewis Richter, age 85, passed away suddenly at home in Albuquerque, NM on August 21, 2018. John, the son of Herbert and Anna Sutton Richter, was born in July 26, 1933 in Laredo, TX. John attended the University of Texas at Austin obtaining his undergraduate degree in 1954, graduate degree in 1956 and PhD in 1958, all in...

Aug 20, 2018

Surrounded by her loving family, Carmaleta (Carma) Jacques, age 80, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. Carma was born in Fort Worth, TX, graduated from Cuba, NM High School and lived her entire adult life in Albuquerque. Carma will be dearly missed by her daughters and son, Cary (Steve) Larson, Kathy...

Aug 20, 2018

Geraldine Rose Lucchesi Cuoghi, born July 28, 1929, lost her brave battle with multiple myeloma on August 20, 2018. Geri was born in Memphis, TN, the daughter of proud Italian immigrant parents and was the oldest of four children with three younger brothers, which shaped her strong personality! She was tiny in stature but larger than life. She was...

Aug 20, 2018

Nell K. Geddie, age 93, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 following a long battle with dementia.  She touched many lives, operating Mama Nell's Day Care in her home for many years. She is survived by her children, Clyde and wife Gloria of Greeneville, TN, Mary Joyce Wasson and husband Wendel (Buddy), John Geddie and wife Brenda, and Susan...

Aug 19, 2018

Allen R. Gilmore died on August 19, 2018 in Albuquerque, N.M. after a difficult struggle with cancer. Allen moved to the La Vida Llena retirement community in Albuquerque in 2008.Prior to moving to Albuquerque, Allen had visited New Mexico many times, and had grown to love the land, the culture, and the people. At La Vida Llena, he found...

Aug 19, 2018

Lynn B. Lambert, age 72, beloved wife and mother, passed away August 19, 2018.  Lynn became a lifelong resident and educator in New Mexico after graduating from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, WI in 1969.  Lynn was multi-faceted and taught at all levels believing that diversity made her a better teacher.  She is survived by her husband, Dwight, children; Carmen...

Aug 19, 2018

Shirley Rebecca Cushnyr (Bihlajama), matriarch of the Cushnyr family, wife of the late Cornelius Cushnyr, mother to Cynthia Cannizzaro, Brian and Brad Cushnyr, and mother-in-law of Karen Cushnyr. Grandmother of Kyle, Ryan, Megan, and Stacie Cannizzaro, Linnea and Zack Adamson, Asa Keyes, Annika Cushnyr, and Rebecca, and the late Louie Niksick; great-grandmother of Reagan and Cornelia Cannizzaro, Drew Parker,...

Aug 19, 2018

Angela Mindheim, 56, beloved wife and mother, succumbed to breast cancer on August 19, 2018, after fighting this disease for 9+ years. She entered this world on October 18, 1961 in Bogota, Colombia, born to Nelson and Nohemy Uribe. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Mindheim; her children, Danielle Mindheim and Thomas Mindheim; her parents, Nelson and Nohemy;...

Aug 18, 2018

Alan J. Serlin, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, died peacefully on August 18, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born February 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Max Serlin and Dorothy Serlin Gerber. He retired in Albuquerque in 1996. He graduated from DePaul University, Chicago, in 1962. He worked at Serlin Tires and then for Pitney...

Aug 18, 2018

Mason, Ruric Dalton Ruric Dalton Mason died on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Ruric was born on July 7, 1919 in Hopkinsville, KY to Ruric O’Brien and Etta Riley Mason. He graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1937. He joined the Army and served in the Signal Division of the U.S. Army Air Corps. After leaving the service, he attended...

Aug 18, 2018

Hoffman, William Isaac (Bill) William Isaac (Bill) Hoffman, age 55, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was a former resident of Albuquerque, NM. Bill was blessed with a brilliant engineering mind; he graduated from UNM in Mechanical Engineering and held patents in engineering processes. His thirst for knowledge--math, science,...

Aug 18, 2018

Hanson, Janice B. Janice B. Hanson, 70, passed away August 18, 2018 at Rio Rancho Center. She was born November 21, 1947 to George and Ida Walros in Duluth, MN. Janice graduated with a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a M.A. from George Washington University. She was in the marketing field and did market research...

Aug 17, 2018

Ramon D. Mondragon, age 59, beloved son, father, and brother passed on to a better life on August 17, 2018.  Ramon was known for his sense of humor and love of music, especially Elvis.  He also loved family gatherings, sports and Mexican food. He was born in Albuquerque, NM to Ramon and Prudencia Mondragon on October 12, 1958. He...

Aug 17, 2018

Elizario Garcia Jr. passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Elizario was born October 5, 1932 in Pojoaque, NM to Elizario and Estefanita Garcia. He graduated from Pojoaque High School and served in the US Army. He worked with the NM Dept. of Corrections and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1....

Aug 17, 2018

Shirley C. Schaefer passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 100 years. A service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. At FRENCH-University 1111 University Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shirley will be buried at  the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico on Monday August 27, 2018. She was preceded in...

Aug 17, 2018

The Reverend Dr. Russell C. Lee was born on April 26, 1932, on the family farm near Fosston, MN. He died Friday, August 17, 2018 of leukemia. Russell was the fifth of eight children born to Elmer and Hilda (Fjerstad) Lee. He grew up on the farm, attended Lade country school, the NW School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN,...

Aug 17, 2018

Shirley H. Blakely, age 99, of Albuquerque went to be with The Lord, peacefully, on Friday, August 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren D. Blakely. She leaves a loving family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH-...

Aug 17, 2018

Beverly Rogoff of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Aug 17, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 16, 2018

Ron Bodo, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at home in Tijeras, NM on August 16, 2018.  He was born March 8, 1939 in Durango, CO to Vernon Ignacio and Harriett Beatrice Rowe Bodo.  He grew up in Durango and, as a very young boy, started helping his grandfather and uncle on their Ridges Basin Ranch...

Aug 16, 2018

Jean McAfee, 87, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 16, 2018. She entered this world on October 9, 1930 in Washington, DC, born to Lawrence and Gabriel Lawson. She is survived by her son Michael McAfee & Guadalupe Daniel Ramirez; daughter Mary Ellen McAfee & Peter Gomez; son David Wayne McAfee and Faye McAfee,...