Mary Roybal, 91, beloved mother, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2017. She was born July 20, 1925 in Dixon, New Mexico to Jose and Erminia Valdez. In 1941, Mary graduated from Menaul High School in Albuquerque. She married Manuel Roybal of Pojoaque, NM in 1948 at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. They...
Robert Charles Ashcraft, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017. Robert was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his sisters, Brenda Crow, Anita Gentry, her husband, Billy, Dina Cilke, her husband, Thomas, Bernadette Apodaca, her husband, Gene; his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Stanforth, her husband, Rick; and two sons, Steven Ashcraft, Hunter Stanforth; and...
S Craig Tays, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully departed life on earth March 31, 2017. Craig's love for life as a free spirit and artist brought positive energy to everything he touched. He loved his friends and made them feel special. He was always in a good mood and a great listener. His love for music and New...
Robert H. Parnell, born December 7, 1943 in Hatch, New Mexico to James and Louise Parnell, passed away March 30, 2017. Robert graduated from Western New Mexico University in 1965. He went on to teach math and science at Bayard Cobre High School and became the superintendent of the Des Moines Schools system at the age of 26. He later...
Kesatie, Eloise Eloise Kesatie, Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Vickers (David) and Bill Kesatie (Nancy); nine grandchildren, Kristi Brekhus (Jakob), Daniel Vickers (Charmi), Rebecca Hawkins (Tim), Sandi Williams, Timothy Kesatie (Kyle), Bethany Langley (David), Grace Lassiter...
Lori Lynne Sturgess, 55, passed away on March 30, 2017. She was born on February 25, 1962 to Betty and Fred Gardner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lori is survived by her three sons, Christopher Scott, Jonathan David, Jeremy Charles and wife Michelle; devoted husband Tracy Kuntz; sisters Dawn Higgins, Linda Higgins, Alice and husband Steve Wylie; sister-in-law Connie Higgins; nieces...
Louise passed away on March 30, 2017, at The Village at the Harbour, in Friday Harbor Washington, at the age of 90. She was born to Charles and Lola Napoleone on June 26, 1926 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She grew up and lived most of her life in Albuquerque along side her three brothers, Chuck Napoleone, who...
Carl Herman Mauney passed away March 29, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1931 in Hickory, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher Mauney. He graduated from North Carolina State University. He married Emily Fisher on June 20, 1953, and they moved to Albuquerque soon afterward. He is survived by his wife, Marina de Vos Mauney; son, Carl F....
Manuel Vargas, 84, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on March 29, 2017. He entered this world on December 27, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Mariano and Rita Vargas. He is survived by his son, Thomas Vargas Sr. and wife, Gaylene; grandsons, Thomas Vargas Jr. and wife, Christine, Antonio Vargas and wife, Briana; and...
Leroy Carl Exum passed into Glory on March 29, 2017, after having suffered a massive stroke three days prior. He was born in Thayer, KS on April 25, 1925. He is survived by son, Bill Exum (LaRheta); daughter Roylee Hedges-Accetta (Joe); grandchildren, Dawson Hedges (Stacy), Paul Hedges (Kelly), Craig Exum (Summer), Michael Exum (Maggie), Travis and Brittany Dutton; and 11...
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Saturday, April 1st, 2017, 1:00pm, FRENCH - Rio Rancho
Joan Lorraine Gogan, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, was born August 28, 1927 in Buffalo, New York, and went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Davee and husband, John of Tucson, AZ, Eileen Martinez and husband Marty of Albuquerque, NM, Susan Folkner and husband Mark of...
Alice M. White a resident of Albuquerque since 1947 passed away March 29, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. White; her brother, Gordon Dickson; and children, Beth and Donald. She is survived by two grandchildren, Marla Brown, and Stacie Rae; several great grandchildren; and a nephew, Andrew Dickson and his family. Alice retired from the...
Clarence H. Garcia, passed away on March 29, 2017. He was born is Pena Blanca, NM on March 9, 1933. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Clarence is preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Garcia; sons, Anthony L. Garcia and Joseph A. Garcia. He was a consument, outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and a drywall refinisher contractor. We will...
Wugofski, Leon J. On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, under the warm New Mexico afternoon sun, Leon J. Wugofski made his journey to the other side surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Born on August 25th, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Leo Wugofski and Mary Kubis. Leon lived for an incredible and full ninety-five years of life....
Dorothy Fay Henderson, age 93, passed away on March 28, 2017 in Ventura, California. She was born December 28, 1923 in Celina Texas to Ella Sue and Albert Burton Norris. Dorothy lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico for over 80 years. She married Ervin Claude Henderson on May 21, 1943. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, class of 1943,...
Harriet Knighten passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017. She was beloved by so many people. She was a great mom, wife, grandmother, friend and mentor. Her joy for life spread to the many that knew and loved her. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY where she enjoyed the freedom of a kinder time in a big city. She moved...
Amy Ferran Naranjo, on March 27, 2017 she unexpectedly passed from this earth. She was born in the Fairview Clinic in Espanola, NM. Amy spent her early years in Santa Cruz, attended Santa Cruz High School then went on to attend nursing school at University of New Mexico, completing that one in the second nursing class of that school, then...
Edith D. Kamoss, a long-time Albuquerque resident and a die-hard Cubs fan passed away in her sleep, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les; and son, Ervin. Edith was a long-time nurse practitioner in the South Valley. She is survived by her children, five daughters and...
Earl "Payaso" Roybal 58, was called to Heaven on March 26, 2017. Earl was born on June 27, 1958 to Eugene and Mary Jo Larson Roybal in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Earl is survived by his three children, Erik Roybal and wife, Constance, Ashley Roybal and husband, Coneil Begay and Erin Roybal; his mother, Mary Jo and husband, Isaac "Ike"...