Cornie Leonard Hulsbos

Jan 22, 2018

Cornie Leonard Hulsbos, Ph.D., age 97, a resident for the last 11 months at Woodmark Uptown in Albuquerque, NM passed away on January 22, 2018.

Cornie was born in a farmhouse August 23, 1920, in Givin, Iowa, to Neal and Elizabeth (Bessie Van Klaveren) Hulsbos.  His older sister, Wilma (Hulsbos) VanderWilt was born in 1916. The family...

Mary Jo Janiel

Jan 22, 2018

Mary Jo Janiel, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1936, died Tuesday, January 22, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

She is survived by her daughters, Renee Keane and husband, Greg, and Renata DeSpain; four grandchildren, Nickolis Keane, Brandon Keane, Matthew Keane, and Jesse DeSpain; brother, Joseph Marchetti and wife, Charlotte; sisters,...

Judith M. Welde

Jan 22, 2018

On January 22, 2018 Judith Maybee Welde passed away peacefully with the love of her life by her side holding her hand. Judy was born Fairport, NY to Frederick and Anna Maybee. As a child she enjoyed spending time with her cousins in upstate New York. During her senior year in high school her family moved to Holloman Air...

Porter Gene Champion

Jan 21, 2018

Porter Gene Champion, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Sunday, January 21, 2018.

He is survived by his children, Barbara J. Thorn and husband, Fred R., and Brian W. Champion; three grandchildren, Debbie Revoir and husband, Chris, Mark Thorn and wife, Stephanie, and Chris Thorn and fiance, Lorilee Miracle; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Hoyum, Lexi and...

Donna (Robertson) Pauline

Jan 21, 2018

Donna Pauline, 66, died gently and surrounded by love early in the morning of January 21, 2018. She was born October 17, 1951 in Birmingham, AL. Donna was a graduate of Woodlawn High School in 1969 and attended the University of South Alabama at Montevallo where she studied theater. Donna completed her education many years later when she graduated from...

Overton (Odie) Goodgion

Jan 20, 2018

Overton (Odie) Goodgion, 82, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 20, 2018. He entered this world on June 3, 1935, in Lubbock, TX, born to Mamie and Talbot Zilman Goodgion. He is survived by his daughters, Robbie Schamp (Greg) of Scottsdale, AZ; Suzie Goodgion, and Deborah Chavez both of Albuquerque; son, Eddie Goodgion (Aom)...

Donald Dean Murphy

Jan 20, 2018

Donald D. Murphy went to be with our Lord,January 20, 2018.

He was born in Huntley, NE on March 31, 1929. He married Joan Hollenbeck Nov. 1950 and of that union was born five children. Don enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1951 – 1955, while serving one year in Suwon,...

John D Garcia

Jan 19, 2018

9/24/1961 – 1/19/2018 John D. Garcia, 56, passed away from this life on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Albuquerque. In his youth, John was an avid swimmer and a long-time member of the Coronado Aquatic Club. He loved music and like his father, was a self-taught piano player, who enjoyed playing for family and friends. He attended Colorado College...

Alfonso Martinez

Jan 19, 2018

Alfonso (Poncho) Martinez, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2018.

He was known for his compassion, sense of humor, and generosity.

He is survived by his children, Georgia Otero (Tommy), Sharon Martinez, Josie Barela (Wilfred) and Mary Benavides, (fiancé Taz Brewster); 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lila...

Doris A. Pierce

Jan 19, 2018

Doris A. (Polly) Pierce Doris Pierce, 87, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Care Free Assisted living facility in Albuquerque.

Doris Pierce was born to Blanche and Al Blake on May 30, 1930 in Jonesboro, AR where she was raised and educated before coming to Albuquerque, NM. Doris and John E. Pierce...

Deanna Jean Pilcher

Jan 19, 2018

Deanna Pilcher, 55, was called to her heavenly home on January 19, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Deanna had a zeal for life that was contagious and brought joy to all who met her. She was a Godly woman who exuded love, joy and compassion for others. She entered this world on January 17, 1963...

Eugene Carrell Ray

Jan 18, 2018

Carrell Ray was never one for formalities. We aren’t sure whether an obituary falls into that category, but since he’s not here to object, here we go.

Eugene Carrell Ray was born on October 6, 1947 in Crosbyton, Texas. At age 5, he moved with his family to Artesia, New Mexico....

Curt L. Russell

Jan 18, 2018

Curt L. Russell, age 50, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born on October 28, 1967 in Ruidoso, NM to Les and Shirley Russell.  He attended school in Springer, NM until his junior year.  He finished his junior and senior year at Cibola High School in Rio Rancho, NM.

Curt and his...

Theodore Alexander

Jan 18, 2018

Dr. Theodore Alexander passed on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Dr. Alexander was a practicing Chiropractor from 1953 until 2003. He is survived by his wife, Frances Concetta Alexander; two daughters, Alisa Mary Alexander and Gaye Marie Grossi; and his son, Dr. Blair Theodore Alexander. Dr. Alexander was always active in ensuring that the profession of Chiropractic physicians permeated in...

Joey Julian Lopez

Jan 18, 2018

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Lopez Joey, 50, passed away January 18, 2018. Please visit our online guest book for Joey at www.FrenchFunerals.com

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Dolores Jene Nield Barnhart

Jan 18, 2018

Dolores Jene Nield Barnhart, 83, passed away January 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and longtime friends.  She was born in Wiley Ford, WV to Silas and Effie Nield.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 56 years, Stanley Barnhart; her parents; and all her siblings, Joe, John, Tom, Bill,...

Marie B. Lopez

Jan 17, 2018

Marie B. Lopez, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018. Marie was born August 22, 1919 in Albuquerque, NM to Marie Nicolas de la Luz and Joe J. Brazil. Marie was raised on a ranch in Scholle, NM. She attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse in Scholle where her mother was the teacher. Marie graduated...

Ralph Robinson Spengeman

Jan 17, 2018

Ralph Robinson Spengeman, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The son of Alfred Henry & Marian Mae Robinson Spengeman was born on May 25, 1939 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by wife Katherine Jane Hollingsworth Meadows and ex-wife Norma Lou Maloney Cantrell. He is survived by sister Rae Jean Nelson of Freeland, WA, brother...

Rachel Anne (Carroll) Cook

Jan 17, 2018

Rachel Anne (Carroll) Cook, an unparalleled mother, wife, daughter, and friend, passed away January 17th, 2018.  She was 49. Rachel was the head special education teacher at North Star Elementary School and was known and beloved for her unique ability to develop lasting bonds with everyone around her. She was a tireless advocate for all students — especially those...

Claude Eric Lee

Jan 17, 2018

Claude Lee, 75, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on January 17, 2018.

Claude spent his youth traveling throughout the country following his father’s profession. He graduated from high school in Sarasota, Florida. He then graduated from North Texas State

University with a BBA following his service with the United States Air Force in...