Obituaries

Jul 27, 2018

Juan Lino Martinez, Jr., 83, passed away on July 27, 2018.  Juan was born and raised in the small rural community of Gobernador, NM, and remained a rancher and cowboy at heart while living his adult years in Albuquerque, and briefly in California.  He loved working outdoors, eating watermelon from his garden, drinking coffee, and being with family.  He...

Jul 27, 2018

On Friday, July 27, 2018, Sandra Sue Ikelman, loving wife, and mother of two children, passed away at age 72.

Sandy was born on March 20, 1946 in Gilmer, TX to Frank and Bertha Murray.  On June 22, 1991, Sandy married Kenneth Ikelman and together they raised two daughters, Amy and Becky, and...

Jul 27, 2018

Virginia (Ginnie) Lee Hastings Rhodes was born on May 7, 1928, in Wichita, KS, to Dorothy and Ray Curtis Hastings. She passed away in Albuquerque on July 27, 2018, at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughters, Doris Rhodes and husband, Francis; Carol Jameson and husband, Terry; son-in-law, Delbert Rhodes; granddaughters, Heather Rhodes-Whitley (Stoney), April Rhodes-Maddox...

Jul 27, 2018

Irene L. Edwards age 80, beloved wife and mother, passed away July 27, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Edwards; brothers and sisters; and best friends, Mary and David Gurule. Friends and family may visit Friday, August 3, 2018, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH – Wyoming. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Gate of...

Jul 27, 2018

Marie Gilbreath, 96, beloved sister and aunt passed away on July 27, 2018.  Marie was born in Grandfield, OK on January 1, 1922 to William Penn Gilbreath and Minnie Lucile Davis-Gilbreath.  She went to school in Dora, NM and attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

Being a strong and independent woman, she traveled and worked throughout...

Jul 26, 2018

Patricia Gail Sundheimer, a resident of Rio Rancho for eight years, left her earthly home for eternity with Jesus in heaven early Thursday morning, July 26, 2018. She is survived by daughter, Sherryl Bussell and husband, Gary of Plano, Texas; son, Craig and wife, Cheryl of Albuquerque; son, Doug and wife, Kelly of Fredericksburg, Texas; son, Brian of Artesia,...

Jul 26, 2018

Hazel Fallon, 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died July 26, 2018.  She is survived by her son, Steve Fallon (Peg Baca) of Albuquerque; daughter, Jan Young of Denver, CO; grandson, John Fallon of Hurst, TX; grandson, Greg Fallon (Rebecca) and great-grandchildren, Macy and Wyatt of Davidson, NC; and granddaughter, Deidre Zube; and great-grandson, Josh Zube of Denver,...

Jul 26, 2018

Pastor Brian Drew McLean passed away on July 26, 2018 at the age of 55 after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 10, 1962 to his parents Elizabeth and Harry McLean. Brian has four older siblings, Sherri Moran, Barbara Rehnberg, AJ McLean, and Elaine Logan. He was a Campus...

Jul 26, 2018

Mae Juanita Montoya Naranjo, age 93, went to see Jesus and join the love of her life, Mark B. Naranjo on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Mae was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Runkle and fiancé, Michael Hackett; granddaughter,...

Jul 26, 2018

LeRoy A. Ortiz, age 83, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2018.

He is survived by his son, Freddie Ortiz and wife, Penni of Farmington, NM; daughters, Ann Arguello and husband, Leslie of Raton, NM, Joyce Boeck and husband, Dennis of Garland, TX, and Annette Ortiz of Albuquerque;...

Jul 25, 2018

Beverly Ruth Summers Ohms, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 following complications from a fall and subsequent surgeries. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, teacher, friend and acquaintance of many. Beverly was an accomplished organist, pianist, hand bell ringer, and choir member. Her teaching career covered a half century of service to Albuquerque Public...

Jul 25, 2018

Helen A. Evans,  passed away Wednesday,  July 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM  Helen is survived by her children, Bonnie Ingram and husband, Bryan, David Evans and wife, Christine and Kerry Evans and wife, Tammy; grandchildren, Kristopher and Stephen Ingram,  Zachary, ,Lindsey, Aaron, and Nathan Evans;  sister, Jean Barrett; and many nieces and nephews.  Helen was preceded in death by...

Jul 25, 2018

George “Ted” Fries, died July 25, 2018. His birthplace, Dixon, IL shaped his life. He grew up on the river.

In 1962 he brought his family to Albuquerque. Even in the desert he gravitated to water; always owned a boat, served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Conchas Lake, and in his final years made daily visits...

Jul 25, 2018

Our most gentle giant, Ambros Eriq Archuleta joined God's Angels on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 (we figure he is assigned to Security). He passed peacefully in his sleep after battling a number of illnesses the last few years.  His beloved "Papa" (Grandfather Filimon Torrez) and Grandmother Selma Torrez, Grandpa and Grandma Cip & Mary Archuleta and Uncle Kenneth Torrez...

Jul 25, 2018

Gioacchino “Jack” Coraci, age 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in his home on July 25, 2018.

Jack was born in Alcamo, Sicily, and relocated to the United States in 1960. Soon after, Jack met the love of his life, Rose, and began their incredible marriage of 57 years.

Jack is survived by...

Jul 24, 2018

Dr. Alyan Ray Hill

Born September 15, 1932

Passed from this life on July 24, 2018

Ray is survived by his wife of 66 years Robbie Hill,

his brothers Sammy and Charlie Hill .

Ray retired from...

Jul 24, 2018

Mary Jane (Tatom) Wilson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Carey Wilson; and son, Randall D. Wilson. She leaves behind three daughters, Kathleen Owsley and husband, Randy of Albuquerque, Barbara Van Bibber of Albuquerque,...

Jul 24, 2018

Joanne R. Hogan, 93, an Albuquerque resident since 1958, passed away at home on July 24, 2018. Joanne was born in Toledo, OH on June 11, 1925 to Leo J. and Hazel M. (Schwab) Pauken. She graduated from Mary Manse College in Toledo, OH with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Richard J. Ranahan on July 5, 1947...

Jul 24, 2018

Bernie Caldwell, age 83, a life-long resident of Carnuel, NM died Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

He is survived by his son, Pat Caldwell and wife, Theresa; granddaughter, Kristen Caldwell; brother, Albino Caldwell and wife, Lucy; sisters, Flora Crutcher and husband, Earl, Tillie Caldwell, Ruby Griego, and Betty Caldwell; nieces and nephews, many friends; and his special friend,...

Jul 24, 2018

Born June 30, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Donald George Maul and Irmgard Carol Reckel. Ronald retired from the United States Marine Corp and Bernalillo County Fire Department as a paramedic. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Tabithia White. He is survived by his wife, Roseann and he leaves behind four daughters; Katrina Morse, Mitzie Tadlock, Jodi Morgan...