Obituaries

Nov 12, 2017

Criselda M. Pohl, born in Ysarri, NM on May 9, 1920, resident of Albuquerque, NM, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home to be with Our Lord on November 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Pohl. She is survived by three children, Phil Ray Pohl and wife, Lorraine, David Pohl and wife,...

Nov 11, 2017

Manuel A. Ferran, PhD, age 79, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Manuel was a proud member of the 1953 Aztec High School football state championship team. He graduated from El Rito High School in 1955. Manuel then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma where he met his wife, Yvonne....

Nov 11, 2017

Michael "Mike" Anthony Gonzales, age 61, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his mother, Veronica Gonzales; siblings, Barbara Fuller and husband, John, Dorothy Garcia and husband, Ted, and Theresa Gonzales; nephews and nieces, Adam, Benjamin, Daniel, and Michael Fuller, Dominique and Ted Garcia Jr., Victoria Coverdale, Anthony Boddy, Angelo...

Nov 10, 2017

Frank J. Nolte February 25, 1929 - November 10, 2017 We celebrate the long and full life of Frank John Nolte, 88 of Albuquerque, NM. Frank was born February 25, 1929 and grew up in the Bronx, NY. He died peacefully November 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a man of integrity and warmth; he was...

Nov 10, 2017

Shirley Alley, 84, beloved Mother, was called to her Heavenly Father on November 10, 2017. She entered this world on July 29, 1933 in Gem, KS, born to Floyd and Edythe Gunderson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Edythe; husband, Wayne; son, Pete; and granddaughter, Sara Carr. She is survived by her children, Linda and...

Nov 10, 2017

Smith, Charlotte M. Charlotte M. Smith, 79, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017. She is survived by her brother, Joey Solis and family; Bobbi, Tony and Kyle; her daughter, Wendy Smith Dial; her son, Monte Smith; her grandchildren, Brian, Dale and Darren Koch, Krystle Dial, Amber Baca, Matthew Smith, Daniel Smith; her great grandchildren, Lauren Koch, Taylor Koch,...

Nov 10, 2017

On November 10, 2017 at 5:29 p.m., our beloved sister, Sylvia Antonia Lucero, peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord. She was 74 years old. She was the precious third child of six born to Lumina and Richard Lucero. She leaves behind sisters, Dora Knee-Brandt, Rita Lucero; brother, Joe (Joyce) Lucero; nieces and nephews, Dan Knee, Sandra Novak,...

Nov 9, 2017

Don Howard was born in Manhattan, N.Y. He grew up in the community of Woodlawn in the Bronx. His hobby and favorite pastime was building model airplanes. He had a passion to fly and knew at a very early age that he wanted to be a pilot.

In July 1958, he entered the Aviation Cadet Program (Class...

Nov 9, 2017

Thomas “Joe” Neel, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017 with his loving wife Sheena by his side. Joe was born on July 12, 1931 in Mineral Wells, TX and was the only child of Retha and Clifford Neel. He graduated from Mineral Wells High School and then went on to play football at Ranger Junior...

Nov 9, 2017

Delgado, Juan Francisco (Frank), Jr.

Juan Francisco (Frank) Delgado, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Albuquerque on November 9. Frank brought his family to Albuquerque in 1967 from El Paso, Texas, to work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs from which he retired from in...

Nov 9, 2017

Larry Oliver Knudson, age 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away on November 9, 2017. Originally from Chicago, Larry has resided in Albuquerque with Barbara, his wife of 54 years, since 1990. Retired from the Air Force, he most recently worked at Sandia Labs and KAFB. Visitation will be held at FRENCH - Wyoming on Monday, November 13, 2017...

Nov 8, 2017

Being born in Santa Fe, Jake has the blessing of living his 37-year life among such gracious people, with all the natural beauty under open blue skies with snowcapped mountains.  His greatest joy was skiing with his loving sister Mariko. Jake and his mother Kiyoko especially loved to eat sushi. Jake and his father shared the gift of unstoppable,...

Nov 8, 2017

Sally Molina, age 79, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord and many loved ones on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Molina and wife, Frances, Mark Molina and wife, Linda, Salomon Molina and wife, Carla and David Molina; daughter, Mary Maestas and husband, Dennis;...

Nov 7, 2017

David Lee Rodgers, also called “Big Dave,” “Doc”, or simply “Dave” went to be with his Lord peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  Dave was born July 26, 1951, in Oklahoma City.  He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Barbara; son David Lee Rodgers, Jr; grandsons, Nic Martin, Tyler and Austin Rodgers, all of Albuquerque;...

Nov 7, 2017

Elizabeth “Biffer” Martins was born in Illinois in 1922 and grew up in a small suburb of Rock Island called Milan. She loved school and tap dancing!  She graduated from Rock Island High School where she was the valedictorian.

Following her high school graduation, her family moved to New Mexico, where her father had been...

Nov 7, 2017

James M. Rancier April 8, 1944-November 7, 2017 A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1948 passed at home in Las Vegas, NM. He graduated from Highland High School in 1962. After serving in the US Army he attended The University of New Mexico and received a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology. James worked at many famous sites during...

Nov 7, 2017

Alice Florence Barnum Solano, age 80, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born December 8, 1936 in Raton to Albert and Florence Barnum. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Fermin Solano. Alice is survived by her four children, Frieda Solano, Ralph Solano (Lorena), Rebecca Chavez (Lawrence) and...

Nov 6, 2017

Mary Navalesi Cito (Nonni) a long time resident of Albuquerque passed away November 6, 2017.  She was born in Walsenburg, CO in 1919.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Vinzie Navelesi; her brothers, Henry, Bruno, and Gene; and by her husband of 65 years, Frank Cito.

She is survived by her son, Dr....

Nov 6, 2017

Lawrence Lomako passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2017. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Theodore and Fay Lomako. Larry along with his sister, Monica, grew up in the suburb of Clawson. As an All-State football player, Larry attended and played football for Michigan State University. It was there he...

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie K. Van Scyoc, a former resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home in Las Cruces, NM.

She was born in Billings, MT in 1937 and was raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada until the age of 15.  Her family then moved to Great Falls, MT where she graduated from...