Obituaries

Jeremy Graham Reynalds

Jul 10, 2018

Jeremy Reynalds of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 10, 2018.

Abel Bustamante

Jul 10, 2018

Abel Bustamante Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 after a long illness. He was born in Sena, NM on September 20, 1942 to the late Abel Bustamante Sr. and Francis Bustamante. He married Veronica Garcia in 1963 and moved to Albuquerque, where he resided...

Joseph Lee Davis

Jul 10, 2018

Joseph Lee (Joe) Davis, born on April 13, 1924 in Denver Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2018. He was a young at heart 94 year old who was grateful for every day of life. After illness forced Joe to retire at the age of 83, he enjoyed the country life living with one of his...

Rebecca Sickenger

Jul 10, 2018

Rebecca Sickenger, 57, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, left our world for a better place on July 10, 2018. She was born December 16, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM, to Wilbur and Rosie Miles. She is survived by her husband of 28 years Ken Sickenger; daughter, Andrea Sickenger; son, Ryan Sickenger; daughter-in-law, Alexis Sickenger and granddaughters, Piper and Hannah ...

Barbara J. Ostby

Jul 10, 2018

Barbara Jo Ostby, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Barbara Jo Ostby, daughter of Herman and Emma Huck, was born on January 24, 1939 in Melvin, Iowa. She graduated from Melvin High School in 1957. Barbara was united in marriage with Robert Dean Ostby of Sioux Falls, South Dakota on January 10, 1959. The couple...

Ashot N. Tumagyan

Jul 10, 2018

Ashot Tumagyan, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Galina; son, Dmitri Zaichkine and wife, Marianne; and many friends. He was a loving husband, father, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Trisagion will be held...

Wendell Woods Hall, Jr.

Jul 10, 2018

Wendell Woods Hall, Jr. passed away peacefully at home the morning of July 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 23, 1928. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Merchant Martin Hall and Wendell Woods Hall, Sr.; and his brother, Lowell Martin Hall. Wendell is survived by...

Barbara Alice (Mosier) Rodgers

Jul 9, 2018

Barbara Alice Rodgers, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with her Lord July 9, 2018.

She put up a valiant struggle with a serious illness for many years that finally prevailed and took her life.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Grace Mosier; her brother, Donald (Buddy)...

Carolyn Kay Sanchez

Jul 9, 2018

On Monday, July 9, 2018, Carolyn Kay Sanchez, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend was called home by our sweet loving Heavenly Father, at the age of 66. Carolyn was born on June 29, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served the community of Albuquerque, New Mexico for more than 20 years in the Records Department of...

Gloria Marie (Forsythe) Chamas

Jul 9, 2018

Gloria Marie Chamas, 84, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on September 9, 1933, in Mentor, MN, born to Earl and Helen Forsythe. She was preceded in death on April 23, 2018, by her loving husband of over 66 years, Gust Chamas. She...

Ray Thomas

Jul 9, 2018

Ray "PeeWee" Thomas, age 46. Our beloved husband, father and brother passed away on July 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Snider; father, Gene Thomas; step-father, Harold Snider; and grandmother, Lillie Mae Thomas. He is survived by wife, Dawn; son, Dillon (Nicole); grandchildren, Sergio, Aubree; siblings, Rodney (Michele), Tim (Robbie), Regina (Chuck) Stalvey; in-laws,...

Clifford Everett Trollinger

Jul 8, 2018

Clifford Everett Trollinger passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born in Trinidad, CO on September 12, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and John Thomas Trollinger. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Bertha; three children, Vincent Trollinger and wife, Danice, Julie Bachechi and husband, Pete, and...

Robert Altherr

Jul 7, 2018

Robert H. Altherr, 95, passed away July 7, 2018, at Northridge Alzheimer’s Care Facility.  He was was born in Kokomo, Indiana on December 23, 1922 to Clarence and Verna Altherr.  He attended Purdue University and got a degree in Chemical Engineering.  He worked for Delco, Monsanto, and finally Sandia Lab in New Mexico where he retired in 1984. He...

Nancy Lou (Copeland) Halbgewachs

Jul 6, 2018

Dr. Nancy Lou Halbgewachs (née Copeland), 78, passed away peacefully though unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. She was the cherished wife of Ronald Halbgewachs, daughter of Grace Fox Copeland and Jack Copeland, and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Nancy grew up in St. John, KS. She met the love of her life, Ron,...

Rose B. (Thomas) Abrams

Jul 6, 2018

Rose B. Thomas Abrams, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1964 passed from this life on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born the ninth child of ten sisters and brothers to George Thomas and Goldie Merricks on January 8, 1932 in Greenville, MS. She graduated from Sacred Heart School, accepted Christ at a very young age. Rose was...

Nanette "Nan" Skipp

Jul 6, 2018

Nanette “Nan” Skipp, age 74, passed away July 6, 2018, after complications arose from a strangulated hernia. Nan had a history of heart and lung problems which she managed all her life, but her medical issues never interfered with her compassion and love of family and friends. Nan was born in Wellsville, NY and had moved to Syracuse, NY...

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....