Obituaries

Shirley L. Russell

Oct 26, 2017

Shirley L. Russell, age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Shirley was a loving, caring, talented wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Les Russell. She is survived by her children, Shawna Troxell, and husband, Rob; Curt Russell; and Shea Russell; grandchildren, Dustin, Dallas, C.J., Shooter, Tanner, Shyan,...

Kay Elizabeth (Robbins) Adam

Oct 26, 2017

Kay Elizabeth Robbins passed away on October 26, 2017. She was the daughter of Lester Harold Robbins and Naomi Warren Robbins; born on May 16, 1933 in Decatur, IL. Kay is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard M. Adam of Albuquerque; daughters, Kathryn A. Blanco of Houston, TX (husband Jorge, son Nicholas), Kym E. Dicome of Albuquerque...

Kenneth Alan Yamamoto

Oct 25, 2017

Kenneth Alan Yamamoto, MD, or “Dr. Y”, was a physician of internal medicine for 32 years at First Choice Community Health Center in Los Lunas, NM. Dr. Y was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 14, 1956. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Thomas Jefferson Medical in Philadelphia before he moved to Los Lunas in...

Floyd Michael Sahd

Oct 24, 2017

Floyd Michael Sahd, age 80, a native New Mexican, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Nora Sahd (Mesen) of 54 years; children, Gregory Sahd and his wife, Rosemary, and Mike Sahd and his wife, Karen; grandchildren, Jasmine, Justice, Carson, Leo and Emily Sahd; and his brother, Gabriel Sahd and wife,...

Elva Giron

Oct 24, 2017

Elva Giron, 64, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on October 24, 2017. She was born in Las Cruces, NM, and moved to Albuquerque where she worked and retired from the Department of Energy. Elva was known for her unforgettable laugh, her cool sense of humor, and her playful spirit. She loved...

Charles A. Bejcek

Oct 24, 2017

Charles A. Bejcek, age 88, passed away October 24, 2017, with his wife of 65 years, Mary, by his side. He was known as "Chuck" to his family and friends and "Charlie" to the ballooning community. With his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger, and hugs were mandatory by all women and children. After joining the United States...

Margaret Louise Myers

Oct 23, 2017

Margaret Louise Myers passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village. She was born on August 10, 1916 in Akron, OH where she lived and earned her BA in Speech and Debate at University of Akron. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Frederick. They were married on May...

Robert Kenneth Abston

Oct 23, 2017

Robert Kenneth Abston

(1932-2017) It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert Kenneth Abston, a longtime resident of Albuquerque. Ken was born on October 16, 1932 in O'brien, TX to Mamie and Clarence Abston and passed from this life on October 23, 2017 after living most...

Richard Henry Lopez

Oct 22, 2017

Richard Henry Lopez, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1938 in Albuquerque where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Valley High School and attended the University of New Mexico until joining the United States Army in 1959 to serve his country through helicopter avionics and maintenance at...

Nathan James Hallett

Oct 22, 2017

Nathan James Hallett, 38, our precious son, left us unexpectedly on October 22, 2017.

We find solace knowing that his last breath on Earth was followed by his first breath in the presence of our Heavenly Father. We are so grateful that he lives again, in the paradise promised us.

Nathan was passionate about many...

Beatrice Crume

Oct 22, 2017

Beatrice Crume was born in Roswell, NM on June 19, 1918 and passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017. She was 99 years old. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles in 1981. They had six children: Marian Boggs, Charline Payne, Barbara Wilson, Linda Sullivan and her husband, Robert, Jim Crume and his wife, Cindy, and...

Irvin Wesley Lenz

Oct 22, 2017

Irvin Wesley Lenz, 93, passed away October 22, 2017. Services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Billie “BJo” McKinney Hines

Oct 21, 2017

Billie “BJo” McKinney Hines, age 76, passed peacefully October 21, 2017 in her home in Cleveland, TX.  Born in Santa Fe, NM to Bill and Eunice McKinney, both who have preceded her in death along with step-son, Matt Hines and brother-in-law, Gene McCullough.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lonnie J. Hines of 45 years;...

Emma M. Lutton

Oct 21, 2017

Emma Roman Martinez Lutton, 89, dearest mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 with her daughter by her side.

She was the second child born to Angela Roman Martinez and Jesus M. Martinez in Madrid, New Mexico and raised in historic South Martineztown Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She attended Longfellow Elementary, Lincoln Junior High,...

James "Jim" W. McElhaney

Oct 20, 2017

Jim McElhaney was a teacher, author, and professional lecturer.  He taught law and courtroom tactics and made a difference in his students and colleagues lives though his craft of telling stories that conveyed lessons.

He was an accomplished musician – playing multiple instruments and loved classical and jazz music.  Jim would spontaneously entertain rooms full of people...

Wanda Lou Brower

Oct 20, 2017

Wanda Lou Brower was a resident of Belen, NM. She passed away October 20, 2017. Wanda Lou was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and later taught elementary school. She was a devoted member of the First Methodist Church of Belen. She was active in Belen's Meals On Wheels program.

Wanda Lou was preceded in death by...

Paula Lorraine (Pressley) Huguley

Oct 20, 2017

Doctor Paula Lorraine Pressley Huguley, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Carl; her two daughters, Dawn and Lisa; her four grandchildren, Natalie, Louis, Avery, and Emmit; and her loving sisters, Pam and Judy. Paula was born in Ft Worth, TX and earned...

Geraldine "Gerry" Irene (Chaty) Anderson

Oct 19, 2017

Geraldine “Gerry” Irene Anderson (Chaty), age 90, a loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother passed away October 19, 2017 at Elmcroft Assisted Living, Albuquerque. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, and known for her positive attitude and caring nature, lived in Los Lunas, NM and then for her last five months of life Elmcroft Assisted Living, Albuquerque. Gerry passed away...

Arthur E. Brennan

Oct 19, 2017

Arthur E. Brennan, age 67, passed away on Thursday. October 19th, 2017, in his home in Albuquerque, NM, while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Janet; their two children, Kate and Nicholas; five grandchildren; his father, James; brother, Jim; and sister, Dianne Purcell. Arthur is preceded in death by his...

Michael Dale Fimple

Oct 19, 2017

Michael Dale Fimple, loving husband and father, lost his battle against cancer on October 19, 2017 at the young age of 61. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Fimple; sons, Gregory Corban and Christopher J. Fimple; daughter, Misty D. Fimple; father, M. Dale Fimple; sister, Jackie Crumb; sister-in-law, Cathy Parker; 13 nieces and nephews; and his great friends,...