Obituaries

Lou Ella Naranjo

Feb 23, 2018

Lou Ella Naranjo passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Gallup, NM and graduated with her Associates Degree at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Lou continued living life to the fullest despite a silent battle with cancer. She enjoyed watching Women’s WNBA Basketball and spending time with friends and family. Lou is preceded...

Jessie Simmons

Feb 22, 2018

Jessie May Simmons, 90, of Edgewood, NM, passed February 22, 2018 in Longview, TX

Jessie May was born to C.A. and Sarah Marchbanks  May 13, 1927, in Abernathy, Texas.  She married Gerald M. Simmons, a long-time resident of the Estancia Valley, in January of 1945, and they lived together on Simmons Brothers Ranch, near Edgewood,...

Dannette Elizabeth Villarreal

Feb 22, 2018

Dannette Elizabeth Villarreal, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on February 22, 2018, after a long, valiant fight with breast cancer. She entered this world on January 20, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Johnnie M. and Helen B. Garcia. She graduated from Valley High School in 1968, and...

Betty Shaw

Feb 21, 2018

Betty Shaw, age 90, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Betty is survived by her sister, Ann Garman of Lemoore, California; daughter, Pam Wilkinson and husband, John, of Salinas, California; son, Carl Shaw, and wife, Karen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Steve Shaw, and his partner, Amy Hock,...

Richard Lee Powell

Feb 21, 2018

Richard Powell, 85, beloved husband and father, passed away on February 21, 2018. He was an Electrical Engineer and Ham Radio Operator AD5CS. He is survived by his wife, Una Powell; daughter, Jeannine (Rob) Randall; son, Timothy (Melissa) Powell; grandson, Vincent (Amy) Powell; great-grandchildren, Logan and Vanessa Powell; three sisters and two brothers; and many other relatives and friends....

Anita P. Escalante

Feb 20, 2018

Anita Escalante of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 20, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bettye Clarinda (Burke) Blakley

Feb 20, 2018

(BETTYE) CLARINDA BURKE BLAKLEY January 29, 1927 – February 20, 2018 Bettye Clarinda Burke was the first child born to Clarkson and Lorinda (Pappy and Granny) Burke on January 29, 1927 in Idalou, Texas. She grew up in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, just East of Dora. She had two sisters, Patsy (Rodgers) and Elsie (Hayes), and a little brother...

G.C. Hollowwa

Feb 20, 2018

GC Hollowwa of Albuquerque passed away February 20, 2018 at the age of 97. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara; two sisters, Josephine Bridges and Naomi Hollowwa; his three sons, Kerwin and wife, Carol of Albuquerque, Chris and wife, Jean of Albuquerque, and John of Longmont, CO; and daughter, Barbara and husband, Wesley of Tatum,...

Jerry Schutellas

Feb 19, 2018

Jerry Schutellas, 85, resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away on February 19, 2018. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Amelia Schutellas. Jerry was born April 12, 1932, in Greece, but his family moved to the United States when Jerry was seven. Jerry and Amelia owned and operated their own restaurant in New York...

Joaquin Gonzales

Feb 19, 2018

Joaquin Gonzales, age 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 19, 2018.

He will be forever remembered by his wife of 68 years, Romana; his children, Thomas, Kathleen, Lawrence (Claudia), Andrea (Forrest), Joseph (Rose), Jacqueline (Michael), Maria (Lee), and James (Stephanie); many grandchildren; and great grandchildren.

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Pamella Jeanne Grossi

Feb 19, 2018

Pamella J. Grossi

1956 – 2018

Pamella was a wise old soul who died February 19, 2018 still young at heart.  She had two great loves, art and family/friends.  She was a rare bird, an incredibly strong and intelligent woman, who was smart enough to know how to follow her creative instincts.  Her art came...

Frank Lawrence Kloeppel

Feb 19, 2018

Lawrence died on February 19, 2018. He was a charter member of the greatest generation. He was born on October 6, 1925 to Frank and Dolores Kloeppel. He was raised in Bernalillo and delivered milk and eggs each morning before school to help his parents make ends meet. When World War II began, he proudly enlisted in the Navy....

Robert Duran

Feb 19, 2018

Robert Duran, 63, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 19, 2018. He entered this world on March 30, 1954, in Roswell, NM, born to Theodore and Josephine Duran. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Duran and Leticia Duran; grandson, Jake Duran and wife, Maria Duran. He was preceded in death by...

Theresa M. Montoya

Feb 19, 2018

Theresa Maldonado Montoya, age 85, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Theresa was called to her eternal resting place to meet her husband on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born in October 1932, in Albuquerque, NM.

She is survived by her five children, Norbert and his wife, Carol Montoya, Richard and his wife, Carmen Montoya,...

Donald Gene Eitzen

Feb 19, 2018

Donald G Eitzen, 75, died Monday, February 19, 2018.

He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Carolyn Saxe; his son and daughter; his sister, and many cousins and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Vi Eitzen; and his brother, Kenneth.  He was a graduate of Albuquerque...

Phyllis June Garfield

Feb 19, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis June Garfield announces her passing on Monday, February 19th, 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 86.

Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her children, Leslie (Jack), Rand (Pam) and Gail. She will also be forever remembered by her six grandchildren, Angel, Jackie, Melissa, Josh,...

Norberto Garcia

Feb 19, 2018

Norberto Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 19, 2018. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming.  Graveside Services will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:15 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with full Military Honors.

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Evelyn Barbara (Healy) Gray

Feb 18, 2018

Evelyn Barbara Gray nee Healy was born in New York City on April 9, 1937.  She died on February 19, 2018.  Mother, wife, author, artist, she once said, “My heart has never been broken, I married the first person I ever fell in love with”, until her heart was broken on August 23, 2013, when her beloved James, husband...

Margaret Helen Schmierer

Feb 18, 2018

Schmierer, Margaret Helen Margaret Helen Schmierer passed into the hands of our Lord peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2018 at home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born Margaret Helen Sippel, February 1, 1928 in Missoula, Montana. Margaret was a blessing to all those who knew her as she traveled through life as an active member of Grace...

Vincent De Lora

Feb 18, 2018

Vicente (VG) was a friend to many and loved by all who knew him. He quickly made friends with anyone he met; no one was a stranger to him. He had a amazing sense of humor and was quick witted and joked all the time. He was never serious even when he needed to be....