Obituaries

Jean L. Durbin-Sheriff

Apr 28, 2018

Jean Durbin- Sheriff, age 82, lifetime resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 28, 2018. She was born to Charles and Phyllis Pinckard in Santa Fe, NM on April 6, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter; her first husband, Phil Durbin in 1976; her second husband, Calvin Sheriff in 1984.

She...

Trini V. Gutierrez

Apr 27, 2018

Trini V. Gutierrez, 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to heaven on April 27, 2018. Her boundless joy, love, kindness, generosity, and sense of humor were felt by all that knew her. No one was ever a stranger for very long with Trini. She is survived by her son, Frank Gutierrez and wife, Kathy of Las Cruces; daughters,...

Winnie Lee (Northcutt) Youmans

Apr 27, 2018

Winnie Lee Youmans passed away April 27, 2018.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming Chapel.

FRENCH – Wyoming

7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE

(505) 823-9400

Reba Joyce (Faulkner) Martinez

Apr 27, 2018

Reba Joyce Martinez of Greenville South Carolina passed away April 27, 2018 after a long battle with illnesses and many trials in her life including the most recent loss of her husband, Jerry Martinez of 60 years in March of 2014 who was a Korean War veteran. With a great passion for life, faith, and family, Reba was a...

Grace S. Lanes

Apr 26, 2018

Grace Lanes, our loving mother, age 91, passed into the Lord’s Salvation Wednesday, April 25th, 2018.

Grace, known to her friends and family as Amazing Grace, lived up to the name through her generosity, kind spirit, and joyful personality. She was born in Seattle, Washington, on July 14, 1926, and spent her early years on a farm...

Kiet Huy Ly

Apr 26, 2018

Kiet Huy Ly, age 50, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away on April 26, 2018.

She is survived by four sisters; and two brothers. She is also survived by her partner of 15 years, Dan; her beloved dog, Goldie; and all the other animals in Edgewood, New...

Edward Thomas Nash

Apr 26, 2018

Edward T. Nash, PhD, 81, former Dominican Priest, Chicago Paulist Boys Choir member, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 26, 2018. Born on April 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Dorothy Nash, he is survived by his wife, Neva Nash, and preceded in death by his first wife Maureen J....

Christine M. Storey

Apr 26, 2018

Storey, Christine Christine Storey, 72, cherished wife and mother, was called home on April 26, 2018. Christine was born on March 14, 1946 in Willard, NM, to Jose and Antonia Garcia. She is survived by her husband, Jose Storey; her son, Jude Storey; her daughter, Ruth Butler; her son-in-law, Shane Butler; her grandchildren, Devyn, Taylor, Raichl and Preston Storey,...

Lorna Graben

Apr 25, 2018

Lorna was born in 1933 to Earl and Emma Prust in Greenleaf, Wisconsin. She was the first born and had three brothers, Jim, Bill, and Dave. They grew up on a dairy farm where she was taught the importance of hard work and Christian values.

After graduating high school she spread her wings and ventured out to...

Joe Leondro Garcia Jr.

Apr 25, 2018

Joe L. Garcia, Jr., age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

He is survived by his children, Ramona Garcia, Joanna Gutierrez and husband, Joell, Amanda McClellen and husband, Lee, and Joey Garcia and wife, Rosalie; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Julian Garcia and wife, Helen, Rosalie Martindale and husband, Edward, Mary Lou...

Warren H. Rooks Sr.

Apr 24, 2018

Warren H. Rooks, Sr. (Poppa) 85, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 and was reunited with his beloved wife of 56 years, Etta M. Mayo-Rooks who predeceased him in 2012. Warren was born on January 29, 1933 in New York City, NY to the late Wilbert H. Rooks Sr. and Sophie L....

Jarvis G. Bumgarner

Apr 24, 2018

Jarvis "Bum" Bumgarner, 98, died peacefully April 24, 2018 after a brief illness.

He is survived by his children, Betsy Bumgarner, Bradley Bumgarner-Kirby and wife, Hue Bumgarner-Kirby; his granddaughter, Quinn Bumgarner-Kirby and wife, Jenny Dumas; his great grandsons, Harlan and Henry; and many family and friends, especially the Causey family. Jarvis was preceded in death by his...

Michael James McLaughlin

Apr 24, 2018

Michael James McLaughlin, Jr., 91, our family’s patriarch, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  Michael was honorably discharged from the US Navel Service in 1946, moved with his family from their home in Weston, WV to Albuquerque, NM in 1953 and retired from Sandia National Laboratories.  He was active for many years with Search and Rescue here in...

Harry E. Blakeslee

Apr 24, 2018

Harry E. Blakeslee, age 86, of Albuquerque passed away on April 24, 2018.

Harry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elfriede Blakeslee; son, Robert Blakeslee of Omaha, NE; and sister, Betty Lou Noeker of Auburn, PA.

He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelors. Then went on to earn his Master’s Degree...

Gena Lou Woywood

Apr 23, 2018

Genevieve Louise Dove, 85, died on April 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. Raised in Elmhurst, IL, Gena Lou graduated from York High School and received her B.S. in Psychology from Elmhurst College, where she met her husband Dennis. After working briefly at Westinghouse in Milwaukee, WI, Gena Lou moved with Dennis to Cherry Hill, NJ, where they raised their...

Helen A. (Black) Hughes

Apr 23, 2018

Helen A. Hughes, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Monday April 23, 2018.

She was born November 18, 1932 in Washington County, Maryland, to Roy O. and Hallie Mae Roberts Black.  After graduating with the class of 1950 from Hagerstown High School, Helen went to work as a Clerk for Potomac...

Priscilla E. Gonzales

Apr 23, 2018

Priscilla Gonzales was born in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 1931 to Clifford and Nancy Morelock.  She journeyed to be with our Lord on April 23, 2018.  Her presence was the warming sunshine in the hearts of her loving family.  She passed peacefully surrounded by family members.

Priscilla retired from Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan...

Sonia Renee Montes

Apr 23, 2018

Montes, Sonia Renee

Sonia Renee Montes, 42, went to her eternal home on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was surrounded by her loving family.  Heaven received a blessed angel.

Sonia was born May 1, 1975 in Silver City, New Mexico to Leopoldo and Elsie...

Candelaria Lucero

Apr 23, 2018

Candelaria Lucero, 79 of Anton Chico, NM. Passed away peacefully on April 23, 2018 in Albuquerque with her family. She treasured her New Mexico heritage and family pilgrimages to The Santuario De Chimayo, treasured time with her family and friends preparing delicious meals. She was preceded in death by her Parents and her dear grandson, Joseph A. Baca. She...

Gust Chamas

Apr 23, 2018

Gust Chamas Gust Chamas, 85, beloved Father and devoted Husband, passed away peacefully at his home on April 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He entered this world on March 6, 1933 in Long Beach, CA, born to Gust and Crystal Chamas. He is survived by his spouse of over 66 years Gloria Chamas of the home; son, Lawrence...