Obituaries

Mar 18, 2018

Zuniga, Carlos Alberto Carlos Alberto Zuniga, 51, passed away March 18, 2018. Please visit our online guest book for Carlos at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH – Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300

Mar 18, 2018

Josie Vigil passed away on the Feast of Saint Joseph, Monday March 19, 2018. Josie Vigil was born upriver from Espanola New Mexico in Estaca. She was the daughter of Florentino and Ramoncita Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Vigil and her only daughter, Cleo Konty; had two sons--Tony and Clarence. She had eleven grandchildren,...

Mar 18, 2018

Ermenio “Wimpy” Mata passed away on March 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ermenio was preceded in death by his daughter, Lila Clay; and his loving wife of 59 years, Corina Mata. He is survived by his four children, Edmund Mata, Lillian Mata Lujan, Frankie Sedillo (Richard), and Annette Mata; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Ermenio was employed...

Mar 18, 2018

Saundra P. Burns passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother.  She is survived by her husband, Brian Burns; her son, Kenny Salazar and wife Rita Salazar; grandson, Kenny Salazar and fiancé Sierra Chavez; great-granddaughter, Monique Salazar. If Roses Grow in Heaven If roses grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch...

Mar 18, 2018

Sonja Schwartz, 89, received her gift of everlasting life with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in the presence of her earthly treasure, her children. Born in Chicago, IL, January 31, 1929 to Swedish immigrants, Axel and Betty Hedlund an only child, she grew up with a strong desire to be a mother. That desire was fulfilled...

Mar 18, 2018

Filadelfio Ulibarri (Phil, Mr. U.), 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 18, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Eustacia G.; his two sons, Lawrence Ulibarri (John), John Ulibarri (Margi); grandson, Derek Highhouse (Kylie); and a special friend of the family, Richard Brunetto. Phil was a government retiree. He was a World War II...

Mar 18, 2018

David C. Bills of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, died peacefully on March 18, 2018. Dave was born on December 31, 1940 in Sioux Falls and grew up in Riverside. He graduated from Washington High School in 1959. He attended General Beadle State College and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He was united in marriage to...

Mar 18, 2018

Bella Alexander- an intellectual who loved learning, loved kids and loved convening a salon of thinkers and young friends drawn to her to debate the great issues of our time – died March 18th at the age of 96. Bella fought for life – leaving her family to say, with a chuckle that she would have loved, that as...

Mar 17, 2018

John Paul Wilger (Jack) passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM on March 17, 2018. He was surrounded by lots of love, prayers, family, and friends. A man of great faith, Jack was born October 4, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska to Walter and Mae Wilger. His family moved to New Mexico in 1945, just before the end of...

Mar 17, 2018

Dolly (Juanita) P. Gay, 75, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her enteral home on March 17, 2018 in Albuquerque. She is survived by children; Connie Nicolai from Atlanta, Georigia and Rebecca Carmody from Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dillon and Dalton Nicolai from Atlanta, Georgia, Tim and Eileen Howard from Seminole, Texas...

Mar 17, 2018

Colfack, Candy Candy Colfack, 58, went home to heaven on March 17, 2018. She was the wife of Donald Colfack. They shared 40 years of marriage together. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of L.B Chandler and Dolores Harrington. She was a loving sister to Clyde Ray, Pam, Becky and Mike. Candy was an...

Mar 17, 2018

Doris Ellen Sandoval, age 91, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away March 17, 2018. Doris is survived by her son, Rodney Sandoval and wife, Mari Cathryn; her daughters, Velma Saiz and husband, Manuel, and Pamela Sandoval; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roman Sandoval. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, March...

Mar 17, 2018

Dr. Jerone N. Deverman Jerone “Jer” Nelson Deverman, 79, passed away March 17, 2018 in Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was surrounded by loving members of his family. Jer was born July 4, 1938 in Pekin, IL. His parents Wilmer and Elizabeth Deverman preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Wona Annette (nee Dodge). Jer...

Mar 16, 2018

Philomene Markowski Harris, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 28, 1927 in Linden, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late John Markowski and Mary (Slezak) Markowski. She graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital Nursing School in New York City in 1948 with a degree in nursing and...

Mar 15, 2018

WK (Dub) Bagwell, 92, beloved husband, dad, grandpa/papa, passed away on March 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Cordelia Sahd-Bagwell; his brother, Jack Bagwell; his daughters, Junie Dart (Don), and Susie Fuqua (Douglas); step-children, Bob Sahd, Mary Lou Sahd-Slick (Steven), Joe Sahd (Renee), Jim Sahd, Avy Sahd-Drum (Mark); grandchildren, Pamela Valdez (Mark), Tracie Ahlgren, Raeline Latimore (Brian)...

Mar 15, 2018

Charlemaud Curtis, 95, passed away on March 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles A and Maude A Curtis. Survivors include nephews, Curtis Miller and Sid Miller; nieces, Gwendolyn Harrison and Marilyn Babers, and their families. Charlemaud was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 18, 1922 and was a lifelong resident. She graduated in...

Mar 15, 2018

Erlinda Hidalgo, age 86, Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, Auntie and Friend left this world to be with our Lord Thursday, March 15, 2018. Erlinda was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico December 30, 1931.  She dedicated her life to the happiness and wellbeing of her husband, children and grandchildren.  Erlinda loved spending time with her family and friends at...

Mar 15, 2018

Joseph H Ridsdale Jr (Junior), 74, of Rio Rancho NM, passed away on March 15, 2018. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 19, 1943. He graduated from Lafayette High School and continued on to receive an airline mechanics degree at Teterboro School of Aeronautics. Joe was married to Marietta Silecchio on May 1, 1965; they were married...

Mar 15, 2018

Margaret Anne Teter Harrington died in her home on March 15, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in 1956 to Ivan and Mildred Teter. Margaret was an Albuquerque native and met her husband of 35 years, Don Harrington, while attending the University of New Mexico. She was a wonderful mother, and the joy of her life...

Mar 15, 2018

Ruth E. Davis Gawith, 83, lost her battle with cancer on March 15, 2018.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 60 years, Keith E. Gawith, Jr.; four children, Kathy Gawith, Keith E. Gawith III and wife, Patricia, Paul Gawith and wife, Renata, and Marlin Gawith and wife, Michelle; eight grandchildren, Brianna,Wendy, Paul,...