Obituaries

Evelyn Essman

Sep 17, 2017

Evelyn Essman, 70, died suddenly September 17, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis; sons, Nicholas Essman and Gregory Essman; her sister, Patricia Quillen and husband, John; her brother, Luis Edgar Lowe and wife, Sandy; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda; and her parents, Luis Leon and...

Delores Mae Corbett

Sep 17, 2017

Delores Mae Corbett, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on September 17, 2017.

Delores was the youngest of 12 children born to Olaf and Regina Johnson in rural Minnesota in 1932. She met her husband, Wayne in Kansas City while attending Central Technical Institute. After Wayne began working at Sandia Labs, they were married in Albuquerque in...

Walter F. Schuman

Sep 17, 2017

Dr. Walter F. Schuman, age 81, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 17, 2017, following a brief illness.

Walter was born in Roswell, NM and grew up in Albuquerque. He was the only child of Walter A. and Harriet V. Schuman. Walt graduated from Highland High School, where he played...

Josephine M. Listek

Sep 17, 2017

Josephine M. Listek, 95, dedicated mother, grandmother, and cherished friend passed away September 17, 2017.

Josephine was known for her love and devotion to family and friends. She had a passion for music, dancing and won awards with the Senior Centers. She is survived by her children, Joe (Bev), JoAnne (Dave); her grandchildren, Jimmy, John (Sheila), Carrie...

Robert Franklin Martin

Sep 16, 2017

Robert “Bob” Martin.

Helicopters, planes, hot air balloons, sky-diving or scuba gear – if it could take him into the clouds, or below the waves, into glorious places full of wonders to photograph and stories to tell, Bob found a way to master it. Bob died Saturday, September 16, 2017, when Albuquerque’s KRQE Sky News 13 helicopter...

Carlo Santiago Pickup

Sep 16, 2017

Carlo Pickup of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Sep 16, 2017. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside. A Mass will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, followed by a Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

John M. Gilmore

Sep 16, 2017

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of John M. Gilmore announces his unexpected passing at age 66, on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2017. John was born November 26, 1950 in El Paso, Texas to David and Maureen Gilmore. Residing in Albuquerque for the majority of his life, he was a loving family man, great friend,...

Duc Huy Nguyen

Sep 15, 2017

Dona Dian (Winklepleck) Cubel

Sep 15, 2017

Dona (Dian), Cubel, 86, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. Dian was born in Illinois to Charles and China Diezk Winklepleck.

She is survived by her husband, of 68 years, Harry Cubel; son, Michael William; and daughter, Victoria Diane Stantz, (Kevin); sister, Priscilla Ray Moore; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dian will be greatly missed by...

Epolito (Paul) López

Sep 15, 2017

Epolito (Paul) López, 68, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on September 15, 2017. He entered this world on November 22, 1948 in Abo, NM. He served in the Navy from 1967-1971 including two tours in Vietnam. He continued his service to our country throughout his distinguished career at Los Alamos National Laboratories from...

Billie Mae Lewis

Sep 15, 2017

Billie Mae Lewis, age 83, a resident of the Center for Ageless Living in Los Lunas, NM for the past three years, died Friday, September 15, 2017, of complications with diabetes. She is survived by her children, Linda Rue Herrera and husband, Richard, and Burl Dean Lewis and wife, Barbara; three grandchildren, Shane Lewis, Shelby Herrera, and Travis Lewis;...

Linda Moomey

Sep 15, 2017

Linda Elaine Moomey, age 74, Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 15, 2017. She entered this world on October 7, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN; born to Roy and Lucile Cook.  She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Moomey; parents, Roy and Lucile Cook; brothers, Charles, Carney, and Cecil Cook. ...

Lt. Col. James G. Steger, USAF (Ret.)

Sep 15, 2017

James G. Steger Lt. Col. USAF (retired), age 90, a dedicated husband and father, passed away, Friday, September 15th, 2017. Jim attended the College of St. Thomas and University of Chicago.  He spent one year in the regular Navy, two years in the Air Reserves, and 20 years in the Air Force.  He spent six years at the headquarters...

Eloy Salazar

Sep 15, 2017

Eloy Salazar, age 74, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 on his 55th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Salazar; his children, Lori (Orlando) Armijo, Jo Ann (Pat) Cordova, and Linda (Curtis) Garand; his seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Flaviano Sandoval; four brothers; four...

Robert M. Pratte

Sep 14, 2017

Robert (Bob) M. Pratte, age 72, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Gallegos and her significant other, Noel Nunez; grandchildren, Taylor Gallegos, Brendan Gallegos and Ava Alvarado; close personal friend, Susan Grant and her daughter, Emily Grant; along with cousins, nieces, nephew and many friends. Bob was...

Pacita Gatan

Sep 14, 2017

Gatan, Pacita Soriano

“Her children arise up and call her blessed. “ Proverbs 31:28

Pacita Soriano - Gatan was 86 years old when she passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017.  She was born on November 16, 1930 in Isabela, Philippines,  the daughter of the late Jose and Honoria Soriano.  She was one of...

Rosemary Lueras

Sep 13, 2017

The world lost a Beautiful Light on September 13, 2017, when Rosemary Lueras, 62, passed on to a better place.  She is survived by her son, Vincent C. Lueras of Costa Mesa, CA; sisters, Mary Still and Lorina Olivarez; brother, Angel Lueras Jr., and a huge family she chose that loved her very much.  She is proceeded in death...

Senator Pete Domenici

Sep 13, 2017

Albuquerque, NM – Former U.S. Senator Pete V. Domenici, the longest serving Senator in New Mexico history, died of complications from abdominal surgery on September 13, 2017 at the age of 85.

Domenici, a fierce advocate for New Mexico, rose to prominence on the national political stage serving as the powerful Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee...

Otto Alvin Stangl

Sep 12, 2017

Otto Alvin Stangl, 90, passed away on September 12, 2017. He was born in La Junta, CO on November 6, 1926 to parents Ernest and Emma Stangl, who both worked for Harvey Houses in New Mexico and Colorado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; son, Kelly; as well as three brothers and a sister. He is...

Richard Dean Kozel

Sep 11, 2017

Richard Dean Kozel, 67, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2017. Richard was born on September 7, 1950 to Marvin and June Marion Kozel in Racine, WI. Richard is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Angela Kozel Strozzo, and husband, Ben Strozzo, Erick Carlito Kozel, Nathaniel Felix June Kozel, Abrianna Perez,...