Obituaries

Sep 23, 2017

Delano F. Surdahl, 84, of Albuquerque, passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxine; his sons, Scott and Brian; his grandchildren, Brenna, Todd and Emily Surdahl; as well as his great-granddaughter, Madison. Del is also survived by two sisters, Edith and Olive; as well as many other loving family members and...

Sep 23, 2017

Ted “Joey” Lopez, 54, born on February 12, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, took his rest in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dawn Lopez; his sons, Joey Lopez and Theron Lopez; his...

Sep 23, 2017

Gwendolyn “Gwen” J. (Gish) Forrester, age 86, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, James Harold Forrester; and by her parents, Jesse F. and Lillian Gish. Gwen is survived by her children, Janet Copenhaver and husband, Steven, of Round Rock, TX, and James B. (Jim) Forrester and wife, Beth,...

Sep 22, 2017

L. Virginia Podvin, a resident of Albuquerque since the 1970’s, joined the Lord, her parents, her brother and sister in Heaven on her 93rd birthday, September 22, 2017. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Armedose and Marie Podvin; her brother, Father Albert J. Podvin; and her sister, Sister Catherine Podvin, O.P. of Adrian, MI. Virginia was born...

Sep 22, 2017

Moyer, Benton Ammon Ammon Benton Moyer, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on September 22, 2017. He entered this world on March 13, 1941 in North East, PA, born to Howard and Ann Moyer. He is survived by his wife, Sumlee Moyer; son, Michael Moyer; daughter-in-law, Yolanda Moyer; granddaughter, Zia Moyer;...

Sep 22, 2017

Carol Williams Sallee passed away on September 22, 2017 in her sleep surrounded by family. Born August 3, 1923, 11 miles south of Grady, NM, Carol grew up in Fort Sumner and Capitan. Carol is survived by her sister, Suzy Greene and brother-in-law, Wally; four sons, Alvin, David, Steven, and Brian and their wives; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....

Sep 22, 2017

Michael "Mickey" Kelly, 66, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 22, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM, to John and Marguerite Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dick Kelly. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Satchell and her husband, Frank; best friends, Art and Joan Torres; and...

Sep 21, 2017

Francis, Stephen Paul Sr. Stephen Paul Francis Sr., 65, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, October 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH – Westside. FRENCH – Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300

Sep 21, 2017

The Epitome of Man As God welcomed him to his everlasting place He looked at him and said, “Alas, we meet face to face. You made me proud and lived your life the best that anyone can. You obeyed My Word and lived it true, My epitome of man. You kept the Ten Commandments, nary broke a...

Sep 21, 2017

Glenn Wonn died on September 21, 2017, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born in Las Vegas, NM on June 26, 1935 and has spent much of his life in New Mexico.  He called himself a Northern New Mexico Anglo Native.  His parents were Stanton Harold Wonn and Frances Mae (Barrett) Wonn.

Sep 21, 2017

Mr. Gomez lived a fulfilled 88 years. He was a character and loved to clown around. He was such a loving and hardworking husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and great-grandfather. John made certain his family had everything they needed. After serving in the US Army, he worked three jobs at one time to make certain all his children had...

Sep 20, 2017

Chester M. Walters, 90, WWII P51d Pilot, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed peacefully at home on September 20, 2017. You will be greatly missed. Your wit and humor will stay with us forever. Till we meet again, your loving family. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions in Chester’s name can...

Sep 19, 2017

JoAnn Creamer Stiehl, 92, passed away on September 19, 2017 in Sugar Land, Texas.

She was born in Oklahoma City on January 8, 1925 to Carl Clifford and Lelia Elizabeth Creamer. They moved frequently, and although she had no siblings, she had a constant loving companion in her dog, a Spitz named Peggy. She shared many special...

Sep 19, 2017

Shirley I. Carlson, 76, of Albuquerque, passed away, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Dennis Lee Carlson; her children, Dennis Lee Carlson, Jr. and wife, Laurie, Bruce Carlson, Brett Carlson and wife, Deborah and David Carlson. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Kendra, Scott and Mac. Shirley was a...

Sep 18, 2017

MORALES, Estela, 81, passed away on September 18, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jess Morales of Albuquerque; children, Mary Roberts (Don) of Albuquerque, Albert Morales of Gilroy, CA, Caroline Morales (George Hunt) of Hollister, CA, Laura Morales of Gilroy, CA, Liza Morales (Michael Fees) of Gilroy, CA, Jacqueline Morales of Sacremento, CA; seven grandchildren...

Sep 18, 2017

Mike Baros, age 54, beloved husband, father, son and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 18, 2017. He entered this world on March 13, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM, born to John and Lottie Baros. He is survived by his spouse, Gloria Baros whom both owned and operated Westside Hitch N Go Concrete; daughter, Eva and...

Sep 18, 2017

Emma Barboa, age 99, was born in llanito (Bernalillo), NM to Remedios C de Baca and Dolores Montoya. She was preceded in death by her son, Alfred J. Barboa; and her husband of 65 years, Alfred Barboa. She is survived by her sons, Rudy Barboa and Orlando (wife Betty) Barboa; and daughter, Linda Barboa. She is also survived by...

Sep 18, 2017

Criselda Linda Acosta, 59, entered the gates of Heaven on September, 18, 2017. Known to her loved ones as, Linda, beloved mother, adored friend, and cherished sister, was a blessing to every soul she touched even in slight. She entered this world on September 10, 1958 in Oakland, CA, born to Annie Rodriguez and Julian Valdez.

She...

Sep 17, 2017

Mary Frances (Tune) Reeder-Lusk, was born to Thomas Payne and Mary Gertrude (Turney) Tune on October 29, 1927 in Mesilla Park, NM. Surrounded by family and friends, Mary died Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM, one month shy of age 90. She was a NM resident all of her life except for 15 years in CA, NC, OK,...

Sep 17, 2017

Dennis Erb, 74, a loving, laughing, dedicated father and husband, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2017. Dennis was known for his passion for Jesus Christ, his energy, and kindness for anyone. He was a talented Calligrapher and also a member of the Memphis Calligraphy Guild for 15 years and for two of those years he was the President....