Gloria Elena (Chavez) Chavez Fitch
Jun 16, 2017
Gloria Elena Chavez Fitch passed away at her home in Sandia Park on June 16, 2017. She was 66-years old. Dr. Chavez [Fitch] was a retired scientist and physicist from Sandia National Laboratories, and a graduate of the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University. Gloria was president of Trinitek Services, a nuclear safety consulting business located in...
Patricia "Trish" Shirk-Braunschweiger
Jun 15, 2017
Our precious “Trish” Patricia Shirk-Braunschweiger, 75, passed away peacefully June 15, 2017. Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother (Nana) will forever be in the hearts of her husband, daughters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the friends that loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Andy; daughters, Heidi and husband, Mike Sterlacci (Dallas,...
Marla Jo Wonn
Jun 15, 2017
Wonn, Marla Jo
Marla Jo Wonn, 75, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on June 15, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD, but spent most of her adult life in New Mexico and California.
Marla had a lifelong passion for books, plants and animals...
Margaret Louise Counts
Jun 14, 2017
Margaret H. (Peggy) Counts, age 92, passed away on June 14, 2017. She was born on January 1, 1925 in Santa Fe, her parents were Glenn R. Haste and Elsie M. Berger Haste. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1955 and a lifelong resident of New Mexico.
Peggy married Myrtis W. Counts on January 17, 1948....
Charlie August Stoeltje
Jun 14, 2017
Charlie Stoeltje, age 94 years 10 months, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born August 6, 1922, in the Three Oaks community of Wilson County, TX. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Vera (Carraway) Stoeltje; parents, Karl August Johann (Charlie) Stoeltje and Alma (Schneider) Stoeltje; sisters, Edna Janszen, Eleanora Blackmon, Erna Lee Stoeltje, Rosalie Hudson...
James "Jim" Ballog
Jun 14, 2017
Feb. 9, 1951 — June 14, 2017 While still in grade school, Jim, born in Homestead, Pa., moved with his family to Albuquerque. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1969. New Mexico proved the ideal place for Jim to pursue his many passions: riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. He was a renowned cook and competitive barbecue...
Ralph LeRoy Conner
Jun 13, 2017
Ralph L. Conner was born about an hour southwest of Sioux City, Iowa, up in the Northeast corner of Cornhusker Country in the small, hardworking farming community of Wakefield, Nebraska on Sunday, May 24th, 1931 at practically the start of the Great Depression. He along with his older sister grew up throughout its devastating peak and as young teenagers...
Emma Delia (Chavez) Lamberson
Jun 13, 2017
Emma Delia Lamberson, a resident of Phoenix, AZ 1998, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Surrounded by family, she passed peacefully to be with her husband Ramon (Ray), who preceded her death in 2014.
Emma was born in Socorro, NM on February 20, 1931, daughter to Manuel and Theresa Chavez. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in...
Jennifer Jo (Coddington) Coddington
Jun 13, 2017
Jennifer Coddington of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jun 13, 2017. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Donald L. Hoffner
Jun 12, 2017
Donald L. Hoffner, 84, father, uncle, friend and mentor passed away on June 12, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Shelton; nieces, Linda Heyer and Carol Martin and husband, Gary; nephew, Gary Ruhling; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members. Donald was born in Dongola, IL in July of 1932. He proudly served with the U.S....
Robert Nelson West
Jun 11, 2017
Robert Nelson West, age 70, passed away. He is survived by his wife, Rita M. West; and his cousins, Carol and Bob Provance; and their daughter, Raquel, and Bob Turner and his family. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Bobby West and his parents.
Memorial Service will be Friday, June 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at...
Ernestine (Garcia) Arndt
Jun 11, 2017
Ernestine Garcia Arndt passed with peace and grace in her home on June 11, 2017.
She was born in Holman, NM in 1928 and spent the early part of her life in Chacon, NM. She attended Allison James in Santa Fe, Menaul School in Albuquerque, received a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University and a Master’s Degree...
Doyle Daniel Pargin
Jun 11, 2017
Doyle Daniel Pargin, a long-time Albuquerque businessman and real estate broker, passed away June 11, 2017 in Albuquerque at the age of 86.
Doyle was born August 7, 1930 in Durango, CO, one day ahead of his future wife, Margaret Cummins Pargin. He was the oldest child of Leon D. And Myrtle Pargin and learned his work...
Leola Rae Mortensen
Jun 10, 2017
L. Rae Mortensen
1933-2017
Leola Rae Payne Mortensen, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday evening, June, 10, 2017, at her home.
Rae was born April 10, 1933, in Thatcher, AZ. She was the oldest of 12 children to H. Vearle and Mandona Hanchett Payne. She...
Roberta Jean (Croad) Hesch
Jun 10, 2017
Roberta J. Hesch, age 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 10, 2017. Roberta is survived by her four children, Michael, Patrick, Kathy and their spouses, and Robert; and her sister Lynne. A private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Jack E. Stamps
Jun 10, 2017
Jack Stamps, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called peacefully to his eternal resting place on June 10, 2017. He entered this world on January 17, 1945 in Spiro, OK, born to Ether Breedlove and Edgar "Bud" Stamps. He is survived by Avril Stamps, his wife of 52 wonderful years; daughters, Tracey Jones (Robert), and April Stamps-Brown...
Rachael Grace Baca-Griego
Jun 10, 2017
Rachael Grace Baca-Griego, age 55, a loving daughter, mother, and wife, passed away on June 10, 2017. Rachael was known for her passion for cooking and her love for her mother and father who she cared for in their later years.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Griego; her daughter, Samantha Baca; and adopted Llama/niece,...
Isabella Claire Biersgreen
Jun 10, 2017
Isabella Claire Biersgreen, the treasured daughter of Elizabeth and Arlen Biersgreen, was born at 8:35 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She was delivered via emergency C-section. Likely due to an obstruction in the umbilical cord shortly before birth, her...
Juan Adan Montoya
Jun 10, 2017
Juan “Dan” Adan Montoya, 75, of Albuquerque NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Juan was born in Anton Chico, NM on November 24, 1941. He graduated from West Las Vegas High School and attended University of Albuquerque. He ran for several district positions in his early years and always had an endearing work ethic.
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Mattie Jo Irwin
Jun 10, 2017
Mattie Jo Irwin, age 83, died on June 10, 2017. She was an artist, writer, avid reader, and business woman for many years. Her husband, Bruce Irwin, died in September 2014. She is survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Wall, Stuart, Cato, and Irwin families. She will be missed by many New Mexicans who enjoyed...