Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

Manuel Rodriguez, 73, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 2, 2018. He entered this world on May 21, 1944 in Denver, CO, born to Manuel and Eva Rodriguez. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Rodriguez and Germain Rodriguez.

Manuel had a love for wood carving, arts and crafts, trading cards and...

Jan 2, 2018

Margaret I. Myers, age 99, long time Albuquerque and Rio Rancho resident since 1955 and a dedicated housewife and mother, passed away January 2, 2018.  She previously lived in Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon.

Survivors are her daughters, Susan Myers Puckett and grandson, Paul Puckett of Albuquerque; Betty Myers Schaefer (John) Datil, NM; sister-in-law, Nancy Myers, Milwaukie, OR;...

Jan 2, 2018

Emil Joseph Zeni (Joe Zeni) passed away on January 02, 2018. He was 88 years old. Joe was born in Madrid, NM and spent his preteen years hiking all over the hills between Madrid and Santa Fe. His fondest memories are of Christmas and the wonderful decorations and lights in Madrid. His family moved to Carlsbad, NM where he...

Jan 2, 2018

Allen Sr., Jimmy Dean “Chief” Jimmy Dean “Chief” Allen, Sr., 61, passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 14, 1956 to Leo and Wanda Allen in Colgate, OK. He was an honored veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the nickname...

Jan 1, 2018

Priscilla MacDonald, 59, beloved mother, was called to be with our Lord on January 1, 2018. Priscilla was one of eight children and was a kind, loving mother of four children, who loved spending time with her family. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, being outdoors, biking, traveling, baking, making jewelry and making everyone around always feel loved...

Jan 1, 2018

Ratliff, Edward Edward Ratliff, 83, passed away on January 1, 2018. He entered this world on December 13, 1934 in Chaves, NM. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Fellowship Church at 5331 Montano Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120. Please visit our online guestbook for Edward at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH...

Jan 1, 2018

It is with great sadness that after a long battle with cancer we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Josephine Sandoval on January 1st, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Rosenda Roybal; her beloved husband of 57 years, Leroy Sandoval; and most recently, her close sister, Carmen Vigil.

Josephine will...

Dec 31, 2017

David Michael Graston, age 51, went home to be with our Lord on December 31, 2017. Born on September 15,1966 in Bellflower, CA, David is survived by his wife, Victoria, his two sons, Jacob and Miguel, his mother, Ramona, and his brother, Robert.

Gifted in many aspects of life, David was a technical wizard, a master griller,...

Dec 31, 2017

RaeLynn Nichol Lajeunesse, 17 years old, our beautiful, precious daughter passed away December 31, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Rachel Edgeington and Lonzo Lajeunesse; her two brothers, Jose and Silviano Lajeunesse; grandparents, James and Terry Edgeington and Barbara Esquibel and Michael Ingersoll, Linda Lajeunesse-Baca and Alonzo Baca. She leaves behind great-grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins, niece, nephew, and...

Dec 30, 2017

Carolyn Ruth McGriff, 74, of San Diego, CA, passed away on December 30, 2017. Carolyn was born March 2, 1943, in San Diego, CA to Roy and Iva Hazelton. She is survived by her three children; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 30, 2017

Archie Evan Sanchez, age 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 30, 2017. He was born in San Luis, CO on May 11, 1934. Archie grew up in Colorado and Wyoming before serving in the Air Force as a Load Master. After serving, he attended Adams State College in Colorado where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s...

Dec 30, 2017

John M. Clark, 77, of Rio Rancho, NM was received into the arms of his Savior on December 30, 2017. John was blessed with the gift of music and faithfully served God his entire life. Director of Choral Activities at UNM for 33 years, he retired in 2005 and was granted the distinction as Professor Emeritus of Music.

Dec 30, 2017

William J. Guss, age 86, of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, December 30, 2017. Born February 24, 1931 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. Walter D. Guss and Naomi Grace Slifer Guss. Bill graduated from Somerset High School in 1949 and served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956. He also attended...

Dec 30, 2017

James Rey Jojola, 39, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2017. He was a Navy veteran. Survived by parents, Jennie (Salas) Jojola and Phillip J. Jojola; sisters, Jennifer M. Jojola, Catherine R. Jojola; grandfather, Lorenzo R. Jojola; grandmother, Charlotte G. Salas; nephews, Luke Jojola Mounts, Mark Jojola Mounts, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2017

Geneva M. Orozco, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 29, 2017.

Geneva is survived by four daughters, Lydia B. Nichols & husband Darrell, Shirley D. Anderson & husband, Albert, Judy D. Montoya & husband Andy, Donna M. Orozco-Geist & husband Doug; grandchildren, Donald Romero, Ronald Romero, Christopher Anderson,...

Dec 29, 2017

Mark Sharratt, 51, beloved husband, father, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 29, 2017.

He entered this world on June 8, 1966 in Wilmington, NC, born to David and Zelda "Rusie" Sharratt. He is survived by his wife, Kim; father, David Sharratt; daughters, Brittany and Megan Sharratt; sister, Wanda "Bugg" Sharratt; nephew,...

Dec 28, 2017

Warren D. Siemens, age 79, beloved to many, passed away on December 28, 2017 at his Albuquerque home after a long struggle with cancer.

Warren, a MIT PhD, retired as Dir. of Technology Transfer at Sandia Labs in 1998. He was known for rebuilding homes across the US with Mennonite Disaster Service, for his wood-carving talent, and...

Dec 28, 2017

Dr. James D. Cramer, age 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away December 28, 2017. Born in Canton, OH on August 4, 1937 to Vera (Lindower) Cramer and Dale Cramer, Jim later grew up in central California and then resided in Albuquerque, NM and Durango, CO for the rest of his life. He is survived by his wife...

Dec 28, 2017

Ernesto (Mike) Migel Gallegos, 83, died December 28, 2017. He was born in Cedarvale, NM and was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Concha Gallegos, four brothers and two sisters. Mike is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; children, Francella, Michael (Rose), Vincent, Cynthia (Ernest), Julian (Denise), Mark, Chris (Renee); eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild;...

Dec 27, 2017

Turner, Gladys

Dr. Gladys Turner Bork passed away December 27, 2017 at 93 years young.  Gladys loved to travel the world and was visiting her daughter in Missouri at the time of her passing.  She was energetic and active and brought youthful exuberance to any conversation.

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