Rozier Edmond Sanchez

Rozier Edmond Sanchez

Dec 22, 2017

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather returned to the Lord December 22, 2017.  Born in Socorro, New Mexico in 1931, Judge Sanchez attended Mt Carmel E. S., and Socorro H. S. for one year, before transferring to St Mary’s H.S. in Phoenix where he played the trumpet in a dance band.  He then attended Loyola University, Los Angeles, CA on...

Erlinda Sandoval

Erlinda Sandoval

Dec 22, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Erlinda "Linda" Sandoval announces her passing after a battle with cancer, on December 22, 2017, at the age of 69. She entered this world on March 8, 1948 in La Mesa, NM, born to Augustine and Antonia Silva. Linda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Larry...

Pearla Carolyn Grace Casaus

Pearla Carolyn Grace Casaus

Dec 21, 2017

Pearla Carolyn Grace Casaus, a wonderful and well-loved little girl, died December 21, 2017 in a car crash outside Joseph City, Arizona, she was six years old. Pearla was a first-grader at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School in Rio Rancho, and loved to laugh, learn and play. She had a joyous spirit, a wry sense of humor, an inquisitive mind,...

Mike Duran

Mike Duran

Dec 21, 2017

Mike Duran, Jr., 97, beloved father, husband, grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on December 21, 2017. He entered this world on May 1, 1920 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Miguel and Josefita Duran. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, (Maria) Carmen Guerra Duran; sons, Mikie and Gilbert Duran; daughter, Gerri Ann...

Helen Sterling (Thompson)  Nai

Helen Sterling (Thompson) Nai

Dec 21, 2017

Helen T. Nai, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque for over twenty years, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph; two children, Roxanne Nai of Boston, MA and Francesca Christiansen; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Mead; and other relatives and friends. Helen was born in 1934 in Jamestown, NY...

Robert Norman Tomlinson

Robert Norman Tomlinson

Dec 21, 2017

Robert N. (Bob) Tomlinson died Thursday, December 21, 2017 on his 87th birthday. He was born in 1930 in Mount Holly, NJ to (Charles) Roy and Kathryn Tomlinson and lived there until 1954 when he joined the Air Force. His service brought him to Albuquerque in 1955 where he met his future wife, Carol Ann Shade. They married in...

Lyla Lorene Jentzen

Lyla Lorene Jentzen

Dec 21, 2017

Lyla Jentzen (Moots) was a native of New Mexico, born in Clovis, NM passed away on December 21, 2017.

Lyla was the oldest of three children.  Her parents were Roy and Ioma (Jennings) Moots.  Lyla is survived by her children and their spouses,  Belinda, Jentzen (Richard Virtue), Stephen Jentzen (Svetlana), Karen Jentzen, Randal Jentzen (Leota). ...

Robert Douglas Plunkett

Robert Douglas Plunkett

Dec 21, 2017

Bob Plunkett was born in Superior, Wisconsin on July 12, 1923.  He died on December 21, 2017 from complications of fluid in the lungs.  He is survived by brothers, Virgil, Dennis and Rolland; stepchildren, Gene, Eddie, Bobby, Mike, Teena and David; children, Mark, Doug, Joan and Annie; 26 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.  He...

Alice Rice

Alice Rice

Dec 21, 2017

Alice Rice, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Charles Rice; her children, Ray Rice, Joe Rice, Larry Rice and Bonnie Hunter; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Harry; and sister, Jean. The Rice family would like to send a special thank you to Alice’s niece Chantel and special...

Stanley Robert Booker

Stanley Robert Booker

Dec 21, 2017

Stanley Robert Booker, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017 at La Vida Llena Retirement Community. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Anna; parents, Walter and Maude Booker; brothers, Walter, John and Donald; and sister, Doris. He is survived by his brothers, James and Thomas; sisters, Dorothy Railey and Jean...

Dennis Anthony Grano

Dennis Anthony Grano

Dec 21, 2017

Dennis Anthony Grano, age 71, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Dennis was born in Dawson, NM and lived in Albuquerque. He is survived by his two brothers, Robert Grano and Daniel Grano; his niece and care-taker, Karen Perea; and numerous family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary...

Anna Minna Butterwegge

Anna Minna Butterwegge

Dec 20, 2017

Anna M. Butterwegge, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 40 years, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Albuquerque.

Anna was born in Altenstadt, Germany to Heinrich and Elisa Spangenberg Grede on September 19, 1929. She was the oldest of four daughters. Anna emigrated to the United States with her family in 1957, and...

Dennis J. Rainey

Dennis J. Rainey

Dec 20, 2017

Dennis J. Rainey passed away peacefully at his home of 48 years in Peralta NM on Wednesday December 20, 2017. He was an active member of the Los Lunas NM Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He owned and operated D & R Asphalt Services for many years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Rainey. He...

Loretta Anna Margarita (Siggelkow)  Corona

Loretta Anna Margarita (Siggelkow) Corona

Dec 20, 2017

Loretta Anna Margarita Siggelkow Corona was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 31, 1921 to William and Meta Siggelkow. Loretta became a child of God through holy baptism at Holy Ghost Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. A woman of strong Christian faith, she went to be with her Savior on December 20, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Loretta was the youngest...

Walter Alan Kincaid

Walter Alan Kincaid

Dec 19, 2017

Walter Alan Kincaid, 81, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on October 6, 1936 in Las Vegas, NM, born to Charles and Hazel Kincaid. He was an all-around athlete and went to University of New Mexico on an athletic scholarship playing both football and basketball for...

Gilbert Bedell Nelson

Gilbert Bedell Nelson

Dec 19, 2017

Gilbert Nelson, 94, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on June 16, 1923 in New York, NY, born to Gilbert and Rose Nelson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Virginia Nelson; son, Gilbert Nelson and spouse, Carol Nelson; daughter,...

Bruce McKee Glasgow

Bruce McKee Glasgow

Dec 19, 2017

Bruce McKee Glasgow, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.

He is survived by his children, Lana (James) Jensen, Randal (Martha) Glasgow, and Terri (Kevin) McDonald; grandchildren, Christina (Randall) Knoblauch, Jennifer (Chad) Hamill, Joelene (Gilberto) Guzman, Ryan (Tracy) Jensen, Meagan and Cade Glasgow, and Derek and Tyler McDonald; great-grandchildren, Chance and Casey...

Velda Swysgood

Velda Swysgood

Dec 19, 2017

Velda “Vee” (Hooten) Swysgood, 84, passed away peacefully December 19, 2017. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law of Albuquerque and her brother of Louisiana. She also leaves cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 27,...

Charles Ray Gilbert

Charles Ray Gilbert

Dec 19, 2017

Charles Gilbert, 77, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on January 10, 1940 in Vincennes, IN, born to Clinton and Harriet Gilbert. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Gilbert, Michael Gilbert and David Gilbert; sister, Janice Arthur, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was...

Manuel R. Munoz

Manuel R. Munoz

Dec 19, 2017

Manuel R. Muñoz, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2017. Manuel was known for his great love for his family, and his sense of humor; he was an educator and a proud Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Socorro; and children, Julia Sedillo (Oscar), Debbie Salas (David),...