Pacita Gatan
Sep 14, 2017
Gatan, Pacita Soriano
“Her children arise up and call her blessed. “ Proverbs 31:28
Pacita Soriano - Gatan was 86 years old when she passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017. She was born on November 16, 1930 in Isabela, Philippines, the daughter of the late Jose and Honoria Soriano. She was one of...
Rosemary Lueras
Sep 13, 2017
The world lost a Beautiful Light on September 13, 2017, when Rosemary Lueras, 62, passed on to a better place. She is survived by her son, Vincent C. Lueras of Costa Mesa, CA; sisters, Mary Still and Lorina Olivarez; brother, Angel Lueras Jr., and a huge family she chose that loved her very much. She is proceeded in death...
Senator Pete Domenici
Sep 13, 2017
Albuquerque, NM – Former U.S. Senator Pete V. Domenici, the longest serving Senator in New Mexico history, died of complications from abdominal surgery on September 13, 2017 at the age of 85.
Domenici, a fierce advocate for New Mexico, rose to prominence on the national political stage serving as the powerful Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee...
Otto Alvin Stangl
Sep 12, 2017
Otto Alvin Stangl, 90, passed away on September 12, 2017. He was born in La Junta, CO on November 6, 1926 to parents Ernest and Emma Stangl, who both worked for Harvey Houses in New Mexico and Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; son, Kelly; as well as three brothers and a sister. He is...
Richard Dean Kozel
Sep 11, 2017
Richard Dean Kozel, 67, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2017. Richard was born on September 7, 1950 to Marvin and June Marion Kozel in Racine, WI. Richard is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Angela Kozel Strozzo, and husband, Ben Strozzo, Erick Carlito Kozel, Nathaniel Felix June Kozel, Abrianna Perez,...
Robert Dean Mathes
Sep 11, 2017
Robert Dean Mathes, 81, beloved father and grandfather passed away on September 11, 2017. He was born on April 21, 1936 in Pueblo, Colorado to Francis Hoover, later adopted by Wesley Mathes. He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Mathes and Amy Sanchez; granddaughters, Nicole Sanchez and Hannah Nigh; grandsons, Justin Sanchez and Rowan Nigh. He was preceded in...
Gladys Margurite (Robbins) Ribble
Sep 11, 2017
Gladys “Mag” Ribble, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 13 years, passed away on September 11, 2017, after a long, fulfilled life which was characterized by a commitment to family and community, a respect for others, and a strong moral compass, all values which were passed on to her three children. She gave much to others and received...
Meliton J. Chacon
Sep 11, 2017
Meliton Chacon, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Filia. Meliton is survived by his daughter, Suzette and husband Alfonso; daughter, Deborah and husband Gary; granddaughters, JiSan (husband, Shawn), Noel and Zoe; brothers, Isadore and Billy; sisters, Teresa...
Sally Jo Marie (Caputo) Reshetnik
Sep 11, 2017
Sally passed away in her home on September 11, 2017 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 57. Sally was born on October 4, 1959 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Staten Island, NY. While working for Paine Webber on Wall Street, she met her husband, Brian Reshetnik. They married on January 4, 1986. She lived in New York...
Lois "Betty" Elizabeth Starkey - Gallaher
Sep 11, 2017
Lois Elizabeth Starkey-Gallaher, age 92, passed away peacefully at home September 11, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 1, 1925 to Lois Cornell Wood and Jason Guild Wood in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, she lived in India, California, and Oklahoma, but had resided in Albuquerque since 1954. Lois, who was always known as...
Heather Jean Tewawina
Sep 11, 2017
Heather Jean Tewawina, 42, Albuquerque NM, passed away at 12:55 A.M., Monday, September 11, 2017, from unexpected health problems.
Heather was born November 1, 1974, in Albuquerque NM. She graduated from Highland High School then began here medical career as a surgical coordinator. She was a life-long resident of New Mexico who loved to travel. Heather was...
Clementina M. (Martinez y de Armas) Blum
Sep 11, 2017
Clementina Martínez de Blum Our beloved wife, mother, tía, abuela, bisabuela and friend left our world in the early morning of September 11, 2017, just a week after her 94th birthday. A birth-right Quaker and faithful member of the Albuquerque Friends Meeting, Clemita was the second youngest of eight children born in Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Arnulfo and...
Krystal Michelle (Aragon) Aragon
Sep 10, 2017
Krystal Michelle Aragon, 45, beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and cousin was called home on September 10, 2017. She blessed this world on August 13, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Elizabeth Aragon and George Theodore Gallegos. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Aragon; daughter, Octavia Aragon; son, Elijah Maldonado; brothers, Sergio Garza, George, Robert, Patrick, and Carlos...
Reiko Ando Miles
Sep 10, 2017
Reiko Ando Miles, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Sunday, September 10, 2017.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Miles; son, Carl Miles and wife, Aubra; and numerous friends.
Reiko was very active at Defined Fitness on Juan Tabo where she had many friends. She loved to do...
Macedonia Romana (Bachicha) Romero
Sep 10, 2017
In the wee hours of Sunday morning, September 10, 2017 Macedonia Romana Romero (Massey) joined her Savior and King on the streets of gold in Heaven. Massey was born on November 25, 1926 in Encino, NM then married the love of her life, Julian, in 1943. Massey and Julian shared a love story many times told around...
Ken Wayne (Saville) Saville
Sep 10, 2017
Ken Saville, age 68, an Albuquerque artist and resident for 40 years, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. He is survived by his nephew, Andy Keatts of Tennessee. Cremation will take place at his request with no planned service.
R. Lee Maxwell
Sep 9, 2017
Lee Maxwell, age 77, father, friend, and mentor, passed away September 9, 2017. Lee was known for his dedication to fitness and willingness to help others. He was an avid mountain climber, motorcyclist, bicyclist, master carpenter, and rugby player. He is survived by his children, Michael Maxwell, Jeff Maxwell, Stuart Maxwell, Kelly Harrell, and Colleen Harrell; his grandchildren, Natalee...
Zabelle (Kandarian) Knadjian
Sep 9, 2017
Zabelle Knadjian, 98, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on September 9, 2017. She started this world on March 22, 1919 in Modesto, CA, born to George and Stella Kandarian.
She with her husband and brother-in-law and sister-in-law started and successfully ran Knadjian’s Rugs and Carpets, providing fine wool carpeting and rare...
Ernest William Jahn
Sep 9, 2017
Ernest Jahn beloved husband and father was escorted by his angels to meet his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2017.
He lived a long and wonderful life. Ernest retired from the city of Albuquerque Water Department after 30 years. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and being at the cabin at El Vado that he and Nancie...
Ida M. Gonzales
Sep 8, 2017
Mrs. Ida Gonzales was born January 31, 1922 in Pasamonte NM to Melquiades and Felicita Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Gonzales and passed away September 8, 2017 at the Village of Alameda assisted living facility.
Ida is survived by her sister, Margaret Dominguez and husband Lawrence of Annandale, VA, her brother...