Eric Larson
Jul 2, 2017
Eric Larson, 66, died on Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Born in St. Louis on July 30, 1950 to Eileen Qualley and Paul Larson, he came to Albuquerque from Minnesota to join his father in operating Paul's Monterey Inn restaurant. After his father's death, he owned and managed the restaurant until its closing in 2015. In addition to...
Kirsten J. Anderson
Jul 1, 2017
Attorney Kirsten Josephson Anderson, 73, of Albuquerque, NM, died at Presbyterian hospital July 1, 2017 due to complications from a short illness.
Daughter of Vernal and Glenna Esplin Josephson, Kris was born in Boston, MA, on Sept. 20, 1943, while her father was a physicist at the MIT Rad Lab working on radar development. After WWII, the...
William B. Laredo
Jul 1, 2017
William B. Laredo, born December 19, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017. He served with the Air Force, Air National Guard U.S., 150th Tactical Fighter Group during the Vietnam War from 1968-1969 and was honorably discharged. He retired from a 37 year career in the Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base...
Dorothy Jane (Hartson) Grange
Jul 1, 2017
Dorothy Jane Hartson Grange was born November 26, 1920, in Albuquerque, NM to Fred C. and Agnes Weberg Hartson. She passed away surrounded by family on July 1, 2017. She is survived by her son, Gary (Betty) Grange; grandchildren, Susan (Justin) Conner, Pat (Dana) Black, Chad Grange, Kacie Grange, and Jennifer Detrana; six great-grandchildren, Tristen, Anna, Liam, and Madelyn...
Lewis Dubois Erwin, II
Jun 30, 2017
Lewis Dubois Erwin, II, 89, died June 30, 2017 after a long illness. Lew was born in New Orleans, graduated high school in Michigan, served in the army, attended college in Michigan, Georgia, Arizona and California where he settled and earned an MA in History. He loved Los Angeles and the Southwest. He shared his...
Kathryn Joyce Ladd
Jun 30, 2017
Kathryn "Joyce" Ladd, 76, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 30, 2017. She entered this world on March 26, 1941 in Fort Jay, NY, born to Major John and Anna Smetana. Her father served in the U.S. Army and the family lived in many different states before finally settling in Albuquerque. Joyce graduated from...
Mamie M. Maestas
Jun 30, 2017
Mamie M. Maestas, passed away June 30, 2017, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren, who were her life. Her three angels waited at the gates of Heaven, with open arms, to embrace her with her beloved God. Mamie never forgot her two babies who God took away when they were babies.
Mamie is survived by her...
Donald E. Krouse
Jun 30, 2017
Donald “Don” E. Krouse, 83, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.
Don was born December 9, 1933 in Ada, OH to Oscar and Adelia (Kissel) Krouse. He graduated from Sugar Creek Local High School in 1951 and attended Ohio Northern University. On April...
Lila Grace (Shaw) Wells
Jun 30, 2017
Lila “Grace” Wells, age 87 passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. She is survived by her son, Kelly Wells; her granddaughter, Emily; great granddaughter, Persi; Emily’s mother, Tree Bell; her sister, Glenda Copland; and her brother, Mack Shaw. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff...
Richard Lucero
Jun 29, 2017
Richard “Rick” Lucero passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on Thursday, June 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on March 29, 1955 in Roswell, NM to Antonio and Teodorita “Dora” Lucero. A tribute of Rick’s life may be found at Anderson-bethany.com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his...
Liam Ly Nelson
Jun 29, 2017
Liam Ly Nelson passed away June 29, 2017. A visitation will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at French-Wyoming, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m.
Clara Mae (Van Meter) Bridges
Jun 28, 2017
Bridges, Clara Mae Van Meter
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at home on June 28, 2017 at the age of 90. Clara was born on March 21, 1927 to Delbert and Murrel Van Meter in Kansas City, KS. She was married to Captain Claude J. Bridges for 48...
Chad Edward Walde, Sr.
Jun 28, 2017
Chad Edward Walde, Sr., 44 years old, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 28, 2017, of stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer.
Chad was born in Iowa on November 10, 1972. He graduated high school and later continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree in business.
Angela Walde was married to Chad on April...
Ruth M. Nicolet
Jun 27, 2017
Ruth M. Nicolet, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1929 near McDonald Grove, OK, to Emmit and Martha Lewis. Ruth met and married Dwight E. Nicolet in 1949 where they made a home in Great Bend, KS for 58 years then moved to Rio Rancho, NM for the remaining years. Ruth...
Helen Barela
Jun 27, 2017
After a long life and extended illness Heaven opened and God’s angels came down to carry Helen to her long awaited eternal home with God.
Helen Barela, age 99, passed into the arms of God on June 27, 2017.
Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 6, 2017, 12:00 p.m. with Mass following at 1:00...
Charles J. Martin
Jun 27, 2017
Charles J. Martin, 92, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2017. A WWII veteran and retired APD Lieutenant, Charles also excelled at creating fine custom furniture for friends and family throughout the years. He was a gifted artist in drawing and carving, and even published two books of Christian poetry.
He was preceded in death...
Dorothy Avis Smith
Jun 26, 2017
Dorothy Avis Smith, lovingly known as Dot, was born on November 11, 1927 in San Diego, CA to Ben and Leone Worden. She passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in Albuquerque from a heart attack. She was 89 years old.
Dorothy married Jim Smith on December 1, 1951 in the Episcopal Church on...
Cecil William Rhodes
Jun 26, 2017
Cecil W. Rhodes passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at the VA Hospital MICU at the age of “27 backwards”. Cecil was born October 8, 1944 in Newburg, NY.
He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM where he worked for Cintas paper recycling for many years. During this time, he met many people and always had a...
Mary Lillian (Shanley) McDaniel
Jun 26, 2017
Lillie McDaniel, age 85 passed away June 26th, 2017 after a long illness. Lillie was an incredible Mother, Sister, Wife, Aunt and Friend. Her great love for her Lord was the guiding force of her life and influenced every activity of her life. She was extremely social and was happiest when surrounded by family. Lillie is survived by...
Millie (Carelli) Pogna
Jun 26, 2017
“Some people come into our lives
and quickly go.
Others stay for a while and
Leave footprints
on our hearts
And we are never the same.”
-Anonymous
Millie Carelli Pogna lost her valiant battle with breast cancer surrounded by her loving family. Millie was a...