Obituaries

Feb 13, 2018

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Greg Lichtenberger, 66, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at his home. Born in Albuquerque, NM to Wally and Evelyn Lichtenberger, he lived most of his life in Albuquerque with a stint in Tulsa, OK and some formidable years in Mt. Zion, Illinois. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School (home...

Feb 13, 2018

Benny Reardon Garcia, 91, died February 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM.

He is survived by his wife, Martha; his children, Sylvia Garcia, Lawrence Garcia and wife, Mary, Christine Bullock and husband, Jim; stepchildren, Dan Thomas and wife, Diedra, Audrey Thomson and husband, David; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; and family members. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 13, 2018

Jo Day Cope, 80, a native New Mexican who grew up in Portales, passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home on February 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurine and Chick Schlenker. Jo Day is survived by her children, Monica Hawes and husband, Mark, Holly Schutz and husband, Leroy, Carol Cope, and Sean Cope; seven...

Feb 13, 2018

Jean Rose Burstein, 89, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by son, Ron; granddaughter, Kristin Van der Poel, of Littleton, CO; step-grandson, Rob Weber; daughter-in-law, Barbara Burstein; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Liz Hirsch, of Upper Gwynedd, PA; sister, Phyllis Gillman, of Grove City, OH; and many...

Feb 12, 2018

Francisco D. "Frank" Sanchez, Jr., age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died on Monday, February 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Viola; son, Don Sanchez; granddaughter, Rachel Sanchez; two great-grandchildren, Camille and Cameron Medina; and numerous other relatives and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his grandson, Julian Vincent Sanchez; and...

Feb 12, 2018

Keith Lee Wittenhagen (1945-2018), 72, went to be home with our Lord on February 12, 2018 while holding his wife’s hand in his home. He was born on May 3, 1945 in Glendale, California to Carl and Marlys (Hodge) Wittenhagen. He met the love of his life, Nettie (Moulton), when he was 17. In 1965, at age 19, Keith...

Feb 11, 2018

Vicente B. Tuason, MD passed away peacefully on February 11, 2018 at his home.  He was 88.

Vicente (Vic) was born in the Philippines on January 27, 1930.  He graduated from Santo Thomas Medical School, Philippines in 1955, completed his internship at Swedish Hospital in Minnesota and was welcomed as a resident at the Psychiatry...

Feb 11, 2018

Mary "Jane" Renehan, 72, was called to her eternal resting place on February 11, 2018. She entered this world in Baltimore, MD, born to Albert and Mildred Renehan. She is preceded in death by parents; sisters, Peggy, and Patty; and brother, Dick. She is survived by her brother, Albert (Margaret) Renehan; best friend, Ann Snyder and her son, Terry...

Feb 11, 2018

Davis, Robert E. “Bob” Robert E. Davis “Bob” of Rio Rancho, NM went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2018. Bob was born July 2, 1931 in Nesquehoning, PA to Gertrude and Robert Davis, Sr. After graduating from high school, Bob attended and graduated from Williamsport Tech in 1955. He married Margaret Shirley Haldeman on...

Feb 10, 2018

Judith L. Nash, Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, died Saturday, February 10, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Nash; brother, George Lang and wife Patricia; sister, Penny Martin; many nieces and nephews; her cat, Annie; and other relatives and friends. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Anthony H. Nash...

Feb 10, 2018

Lyda (Salazar) Byers, 84, beloved mother, completed her journey on this earth on February 10, 2018. Lyda was born to Manuel and Sinfrosa Salazar on February 17, 1933 in Velarde, NM. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Beatrice), Susan (Le Roy), Darlene (Mike), Glenda, Lisa (Alyn), Joseph "Joe- Bobby Jr.", Renee, John (Della), and Wilma (Ray). Lyda had...

Feb 9, 2018

Cathren Harris passed away February 9, 2018 after an AMAZING 103 years. Covering such a full life is difficult (singing, acting, flute, music, learning, writing, lecturing, and volunteering).

Cathren was born November 4, 1914 in West Mineral Kansas on Election Day when Woodrow Wilson was President.  Her Dad worked in the coal mines in Kansas...

Feb 9, 2018

Jeremiah Antonio Licon, 16, passed away on Friday February 9, 2018. Jeremiah was surrounded by his loving family. Jeremiah was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Danny Licon and Jenny Montoya. He is survived by his parents, Danny and Fiancé Jackie Nunez and mother, Jenny Montoya; two brothers, Enrique Licon and Alex Pacheco and girlfriend Olivia Martinez; two...

Feb 9, 2018

Bottcher, Lon Edward A bright light has gone out of our lives. Lon peacefully slipped away from us on February 9, 2018 due to complications from heart failure. Lon came to this world on January 23, 1934, grew up on a farm in Nebraska, attending Talmage High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force and...

Feb 9, 2018

Beth Graves Morgan, 96, of Albuquerque, passed away in her home on February 9, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Morgan of Austin, Texas; nieces, Patti Spencer, Maryle Barber, Helen Miller; and numerous great, and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ernest N. Morgan; sister, Helen Doris...

Feb 8, 2018

Shute, George Edward

George Edward Shute, 81, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 8, 2018. He entered this world on October 25, 1936 in Brazil, IN, born to Laurel and Marjorie Shute.

George was a loving husband to...

Feb 8, 2018

Roy Albert Livermore, 93, born June 6, 1924, in Gallina, NM died on February 8, 2018 with his daughters at his side.

He was preceded in death by Joyce, his wife of 62 years. He is survived by his children, Glenda Strom (Gary), Michael Livermore, Deborah Henson, and Mitchell Livermore. Roy is also survived by one brother,...

Feb 8, 2018

Linda J. Richardson, age 73, joined our heavenly father on February 7, 2018. Born on March 21, 1944 and raised in Lake Charles, LA, she was the second of five children. Linda moved to the Land of Enchantment in 1967 when she married Hampton Richardson. Linda worked for State Farm Insurance before becoming a mother of two daughters. She...

Feb 8, 2018

Jennifer Roth, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died February 8, 2018, with her family by her side in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Jennifer was born December 6, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Kenneth and Marilyn Roth. Her father was an Electrical Engineer, and her mother was a Homemaker.

Jennifer spent most of her life...

Feb 8, 2018

Margaret Sue Volk, age 80, a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away in the comforts of her home in the early hours of February 8, 2018, after fighting a brief battle with cancer.  Margaret was born on February 14, 1937, in Froid, Montana; she will always be our precious Valentine.

Margaret was known to...