Obituaries

Dec 20, 2017

Loretta Anna Margarita Siggelkow Corona was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 31, 1921 to William and Meta Siggelkow. Loretta became a child of God through holy baptism at Holy Ghost Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. A woman of strong Christian faith, she went to be with her Savior on December 20, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Loretta was the youngest...

Dec 19, 2017

Walter Alan Kincaid, 81, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on October 6, 1936 in Las Vegas, NM, born to Charles and Hazel Kincaid. He was an all-around athlete and went to University of New Mexico on an athletic scholarship playing both football and basketball for...

Dec 19, 2017

Gilbert Nelson, 94, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on June 16, 1923 in New York, NY, born to Gilbert and Rose Nelson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Virginia Nelson; son, Gilbert Nelson and spouse, Carol Nelson; daughter,...

Dec 19, 2017

Bruce McKee Glasgow, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.

He is survived by his children, Lana (James) Jensen, Randal (Martha) Glasgow, and Terri (Kevin) McDonald; grandchildren, Christina (Randall) Knoblauch, Jennifer (Chad) Hamill, Joelene (Gilberto) Guzman, Ryan (Tracy) Jensen, Meagan and Cade Glasgow, and Derek and Tyler McDonald; great-grandchildren, Chance and Casey...

Dec 19, 2017

Velda “Vee” (Hooten) Swysgood, 84, passed away peacefully December 19, 2017. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law of Albuquerque and her brother of Louisiana. She also leaves cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 27,...

Dec 19, 2017

Charles Gilbert, 77, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2017. He entered this world on January 10, 1940 in Vincennes, IN, born to Clinton and Harriet Gilbert. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Gilbert, Michael Gilbert and David Gilbert; sister, Janice Arthur, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was...

Dec 19, 2017

Manuel R. Muñoz, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2017. Manuel was known for his great love for his family, and his sense of humor; he was an educator and a proud Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Socorro; and children, Julia Sedillo (Oscar), Debbie Salas (David),...

Dec 19, 2017

Betty Ann Patrick, 92, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away in the early hours of her date of her birthday, December 19, 2017 snuggling with her four legged companion, Mandy. Betty is survived by her children, Larry "Lorance" Clow and wife, Pam of Emmett, ID, Halley Patrick of Albuquerque, NM, Ann Compton and husband, Rodney of Craig, CO, and...

Dec 18, 2017

Ruthie Mae Smith beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 18, 2017.

She was born to John Wesley Smith and Stella Evans Smith in Seymour, Texas, on September 5, 1916.  Her father share-cropped in Oklahoma and Arkansas before settling his family near Gran Quivira and Claunch,...

Dec 18, 2017

Sylvia Lee Hollman Fee, 83, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on December 18, 2017. Sylvia was born November 30, 1933 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Lee (Sowman) Biebel and William T. Hollman. Sylvia was a graduate of Belleville High School in Belleville, IL and Radcliffe College’s Landscape Design Institute. Sylvia was a landscape project manager and designer. She founded...

Dec 18, 2017

Rosalea Koon, 91, went home to heaven Monday, December 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wickliff Koon; and her grandson, Terry James Reinicke. Rosalea is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Reinicke; grandson, William H. Reinicke III and his wife, Amey; granddaughter, Sabrina Hamilton and her husband, Bruce; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Rosalea was...

Dec 18, 2017

William P. "Billba" Quinn, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died on Monday, December 18, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kathleen; children, Garrett Quinn, Dallas Marshall and husband, Joe, and Roy Hendrickson; brother-in-law, Max S. Baca; grandson, Robin Hendrickson; nieces, Benita Alexandre and Joanna DeBrine and husband, Earl;...

Dec 18, 2017

Kathleen Hall Rich passed away quietly on December 18, 2017 at the age of 78 years, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Kathleen was born in El Paso, TX. Her parents, Richard and Ruth Hall of Albuquerque, who, along with her sisters, Cornelia Hinton of Albuquerque and Jeanette Perlman of Livermore, CA, preceded her in death. She is survived...

Dec 18, 2017

Russ Forte died Monday, December 18, 2017 of complications from a fall. Russ was born on November 30, 1962, the son of Sara and Andrew Forte. He lived in Albuquerque his whole life. Russ graduated from Eldorado High School and took welding and computer classes at TV-I. He worked as a Mechanical Designer, most recently with Raytheon.

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Dec 17, 2017

Ridinger, James “Jim” James “Jim” Ridinger went home to be with his Lord on December 17, 2017. He was born on November 2, 1931 in Marion County Arkansas to Floyd and Rosa Ridinger. Jim preceded in death his loving wife, Naomi of 15 years, who went with him to be with their Lord, just five days after...

Dec 17, 2017

Karla Kathleen Wirth, after a long illness, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 18, 2017. She was born in Kansas in 1946. She married John Norton in 1966 and lived with him in Los Alamos, NM until he died in 1993. While living in Los Alamos, she was very active in music - teaching, singing, and playing...

Dec 17, 2017

Donald Hitchner, 94, was called home to heaven on December 17, 2017. Don was born on August 14, 1923 in Glenrosa, British Columbia, Canada. When Don was three years old, the family moved to Perry, Kansas where they farmed for many years. Don came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1943 when he was ...

Dec 17, 2017

Varner, Margaret Colleen Margaret Colleen Varner, 79, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 17, 2017. She entered this world on November 4, 1938 in Ilion, NY, born to Raoul and Agatha Castonguay. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Donald Varner; son, Larry Varner and his...

Dec 17, 2017

Jacob Francis Baca, age 65, died on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

He was born on October 4, 1952 to Doroteo R. Baca and Carmen Bernal Baca, and was the fifth of eight children. He was a man of few words who valued work and family. Behind his quiet and shy façade, he cared deeply about others and...

Dec 17, 2017

Lina Cordova relocated to heaven on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born in Pena Blanca, NM in 1921. Lina attended the local public school back when Catholic Nuns were able to teach in public schools. This is also where she met Alfredo Cordova, the new kid on the block and great love of her life, who recently moved...