Jul 15, 2017

Opal Pauline Cooke, age 105, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cooke.  She is survived by her four children, Juanice Forrester (Don-deceased), Wanda Poe (Bob), Jim Cooke (Carla) and Roger Cooke. Opal had 12 grandchildren, Bryce Forrester (Judy), Steve Forrester, Jody Forrester, Teri Lynn Price (Bobby) , Lori...

Jul 14, 2017

Jean took her final flight on July 14, 2017 from La Mesa, CA.

Born in Jackson, MI, Jean was a flight attendant for TWA from 1948 to 1951 and again in 1986. When not flying, she worked at the New Mexico Art League and at the Final Straw in Old Town. She married Walter Robert Rosenburg from...

Jul 14, 2017

Salvatore Maggio, 93, former owner of M. Maggio Cheese Co., passed away on July 14, 2017. He was born July 19, 1923 in Wildwood, NJ to Michael and Maria (Sole) Maggio. Salvatore was known for his warm and welcoming spirit. His kindness to family, friends, acquaintances and perfect strangers was known and appreciated by many. He was always dignified...

Jul 14, 2017

Edward Anthony (Eddie) Junker, 63, of Bernalillo, died suddenly Friday afternoon, July 14, 2017 from a stroke. Eddie was born in Gallup, NM to Edward and Cecilia (Birdshead) Junker, the sixth of eight children. He attended Cathedral Elementary and Gallup High school before exploring the wilds of Brazil during a year abroad. He returned to attend Creighton...

Jul 14, 2017

Dora Marshall Atkins passed away July 14, 2017. Dora was born in Carthage, AR, September 6, 1922, to H.L. and Nancy Marshall. Dora lived a long and meaningful life, filled with love given and received.

From a very young age, Dora wanted to be a nurse. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Infirmary nursing...

Jul 14, 2017

Deborah DePalo, age 61, beloved wife, mother and accomplished attorney, passed away on 14 July 2017. Debbie was a kind and generous person who always considered the impact on other people of her actions and decisions. A graduate of DePaul Law School, Debbie practiced law in five different states, the last of which was New Mexico, where she served...

Jul 13, 2017

Dorothy Adele "Dot" Christensen, age 91, passed peacefully in her sleep to His Eternal Kingdom on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Some of her fondest memories in her youth were growing up in a loving Christian Children's Home in Fort Lee, NJ.

After graduation, Dot moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue her career at Equitable Insurance...

Jul 12, 2017

Conrad, Mildred L. “Millie”

Millie Conrad, age 90, a loving mother and grandmother went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ely McKibben Hyatt and Mildred Long Hyatt; and her husband of 65 years, Harry B. Conrad. She is survived by...

Jul 12, 2017

Thompson, Robert Lee

Robert Lee Thompson, 66, loving father and Albuquerque businessman, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Bob was known for his love of the outdoors, being a great carpenter, and having a passion for fly fishing. He is survived by his son, Chris Thompson and family; his stepdaughter, Rachelle Pengelly and family; and his brother,...

Jul 12, 2017

Marion “Marnie” Bulgin, beloved wife of Brigadier General Richard Bulgin, passed away peacefully at home at age 98 on July 12, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 75 years; daughter, Ann Christensen; son, Greg Bulgin; and grandchildren, Gregory and Jeffery Bulgin and their children. She was the typical military spouse who followed her husband wherever and set...

Jul 11, 2017

Ramona Mapes Wilson completed her life's journey on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

She was born in Indiana in 1921. She graduated from Santa Fe High in 1941 and married her high school sweetheart, Leon Wilson the same year. During the war, she lived in San Diego while her husband worked in the aircraft plants. They settled in...

Jul 11, 2017

Padilla, Louise Soto

Louise Soto Padilla, age 70, a dedicated teacher, mother, and friend passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Louise was known for her deep dedication to her family and friends. Louise had a passion for teaching. Her love of teaching extended beyond the classrooms within Albuquerque Public Schools where she taught for 27...

Jul 11, 2017

Sandra L. Grisham ( SanDee )

1940 - 2017

Sandra L. Grisham (SanDee), age 77, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on July 11, 2017 surrounded by her beloved husband and children.

SanDee was born in North Chicago, IL and...

Jul 11, 2017

Maurilio (Mave) Sanchez was guided to his eternal home by the angels on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. In this life he fought a courageous battle with cancer. So tired and so brave, he never complained nor wanted his family to know his suffering. His faith and quiet ability to carry his cross will always be an inspiration to those...

Jul 11, 2017

William (Bill) R. Hardy, M.D. died peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Bill was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on September 8, 1929 to William and Dorothy Hardy. He was the third of seven children. Bill first came to New Mexico in 1947 to attend what is now New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. It...

Jul 11, 2017

William Ernest Barker, the Major

Attention to Orders: On July 11, 2017 Major William E. Barker (USMC Retired) at the age of 73 received his orders for a Permanent Change of Station, and was reassigned to the Pearly Gates of Heaven’s 777th Marine Corps Detachment. His new assignment will include teaching Close Order Drill, Color Guard,...

Jul 11, 2017

Anita G. Gonzales, 93, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, one day before her birthday.

She is survived by her sons, Jerry Gonzales and wife, Karen of Hurricane, UT, Dr. Ben Gonzales and wife, Judy of Davis, CA and Johnny Gonzales and wife, Gloria; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in...

Jul 11, 2017

Marie Cassisa, 73, died July 11, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a lifelong battle with heart disease. Marie was born in New York City in 1943, to Harold and Nellie Christman. One of four siblings, she was diagnosed with heart disease at an early age and was not expected to live past the age of 30.

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Jul 10, 2017

Frank “Louie” Madrid, age 81, passed away on July 10, 2017 and was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Louie was known for his lifelong love of singing and playing the guitar in bands, commitment to family, humor, love of classic cars, and cooking for everyone. He lived by John Wayne’s quote: “We’re...

Jul 10, 2017

Curtis Jones, age 63, a resident of Pena Blanca, NM died Monday, July 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with leukemia.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Tara; children, Tanya, Jocelyn, and Justin Jones; two granddaughters, Vivian and Miranda; and other relatives and friends. Curtis was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carl; and...