Obituaries

Danice Calderon

Oct 19, 2017

Danice Calderon, 68, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away October 19, 2017, at her home in Albuquerque. Originally from Long Island, New York, and known for her fiery spirit and sense of humor, Danice is survived by her husband of 45 years, Raymond; her brother, Robert Schoenberg; her two sons, Douglas and Raymond; and her two grandchildren,...

Robert Maynard

Oct 18, 2017

Col. Robert Maynard, Sr., 87, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He entered this world in Bethel, VT, born to George and Gracia Maynard. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Pamela Sanchez and husband, Tony; son, Todd Maynard and wife,...

Jose Demetrio Gonzales

Oct 18, 2017

Gonzales, Jose (Joe) Demetrio

Jose (Joe) Demetrio Gonzales, 76, beloved brother, nephew and uncle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 18, 2017. Jose was a devout Catholic, who carried his faith with him as he courageously battled his recent illness. He entered this world on July 3, 1941 in Las...

Ronald Hamilton

Oct 18, 2017

Ronald Hamilton, age 73, passed away October 18, 2017. Services will be Monday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Wyoming, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

John Henry

Oct 18, 2017

John Henry, age 94, beloved husband, father, friend, and inspiration to all who knew him, young and old, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. John was known for his wit, humor, patriotism, love of his family and friends. John was born in Morgantown, WV in 1923, where he grew up on a farm. He met his wife, Helen Williams,...

Ophelia S. Rinaldi

Oct 18, 2017

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Ophelia Rinaldi age 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was born March 26, 1933 in Las Cruces, NM to parents, Fred and Ofelia Sandoval. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Alex (Hacky) Rinaldi; sisters, Mary Louise...

Rosemary Brennan Glennon

Oct 18, 2017

Longtime Albuquerque resident, Rosemary Brennan Glennon, died October 18, 2017, in Albuquerque. Born in Youngstown, OH, to William J. and Alice P. Brennan, she moved to Albuquerque with her family, including her grandfather, Fredric Perro, in 1929. The family lived briefly in El Paso, TX. In 1944, she married Massachusetts native William E. Glennon, whom she met while he...

Maria Colunia Segura-Metzgar

Oct 18, 2017

The loving story of Maria Colunia Segura-Metzgar can only be complete with the words: religious, humble, elegant, supportive, opinionated, and wise. Known in the media as “New Mexico's Treasure,” Maria arrived peacefully at her home in the Lord's Kingdom, having completed her grand journey on Earth, on October 18, 2017 at the age of 109 years, 11 months, and...

Suleiman Khalil Kassicieh

Oct 18, 2017

Suleiman (Sul) Kassicieh, 65, beloved husband, father, son, uncle and brother passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by numerous family members and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Heyam Kassicieh; his two children, Charlie and Christina; his mother, Raoufeh; and his two siblings, Samir and May. Suleiman was born in Jerusalem, Palestine on...

Wriley Leon Burnett

Oct 17, 2017

Wriley Leon Burnett passed away peacefully at home October 17, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born September 30th, 1932 in Sudan, Texas and was the middle child of seven children.  His father’s job brought him to New Mexico when he was only two years old.  He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Sheldon L. John

Oct 17, 2017

Sheldon John, 34, of Albuquerque, NM, beloved son, stepson, brother, grandson, cousin and uncle journeyed home October, 17, 2017 surrounded by his mother, aunts, uncle and cousins. Sheldon was born February 1, 1983 in Shiprock, NM to Cheryl John Matchers and Tommy C. Begay Jr.

Sheldon was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandfather, Paul D.John,...

Lois Arlene Brunton

Oct 17, 2017

Lois Arlene Brunton, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 17, 2017. She entered this world on March 12, 1932 in Lincoln, NE, born to Charles and Verna Fenn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Brunton; and her two sisters, Vivian Colletti and...

Theresa Phelps

Oct 17, 2017

Theresa Phelps, 87, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 17, 2017. She entered this world on April 20, 1930 in Watrous, NM. She worked at Sandia National Laboratory in the Accounting and Payroll department for several decades and retired from there. She was a strong woman and matriarch of the...

Dennis Eugene Albright

Oct 17, 2017

Dennis Albright, 78, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place after battling a long illness on October 17, 2017. He entered this world on February 3, 1939 in Jefferson, IA, born to Kenneth and Velma Albright. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eunice Albright; daughters, Shari Ham and husband, Ben, Tammi Berry...

Jack Gollan

Oct 16, 2017

Jack Gollan, 78, passed away on October 16, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Kelley Willig and husband Michael, son John Gollan and wife Anita, stepson Charles Durgin, stepdaughter Jennifer Durgin and husband Robert, his sister Marion “Cookie” Gollan, half-brother Frank Piessens, Jr. and wife Alice, cousins, four grandchildren, and beloved dog Cookie.  Jack loved sharing...

Bill H Linzmeier

Oct 16, 2017

Bill Linzmeier passed away October 16, 2017. Bill was born December 15, 1932 in Chester, SD to Henry and (Sarah) Rhoda Linzmeier. He served in the Korean War and later attended Augustana College. Bill eventually moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he met Hannelore “Lori” Schnare while working at Dun and Bradstreet. They married December 7, 1963...

Paula Elizabeth Harty

Oct 16, 2017

Paula Elizabeth Harty passed away on October 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness. She was born January 14, 1949, at the McBride Clinic in Las Cruces, NM, to William P. Harty and Laura Lee Harty. Educated at Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Madonna High School, Paula studied social work at New Mexico State, and in...

Annabelle Grubb

Oct 16, 2017

Annabelle Grubb, 73, of Albuquerque, NM, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, found eternal peace on October 16, 2017. She passed away at home in the loving arms of her husband, surrounded by her daughters and family. Annabelle was born on January 24, 1944 in Arroyo Hondo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inocencio and Virginia Rael;...

Sipio Amadeo Salas

Oct 16, 2017

Rev. Msgr. Sipio Amadeo Salas went home to His Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Father Skip, as he was affectionately known, was born in Anton Chico, NM to Frederico Salas and Fidela Sanchez on All Saints Day, November 1, 1925.

He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on...

Oscar Elbert "Bert" Cox

Oct 15, 2017

Oscar Elbert “Bert” Cox, 65, passed away October 15, 2017. He resided in Panama City Beach, Florida. Oscar was born in Artesia, NM. He is preceded in death by his father, Avery Cox.

His is survived by his wife, Delene Cox; daughter, Jennifer Hall, her husband, Jon Hall; son, Craig Cox, his wife, Barbara Cox; granddaughter, Natalie...