Obituaries

Robert Dean Mathes

Sep 11, 2017

Robert Dean Mathes, 81, beloved father and grandfather passed away on September 11, 2017. He was born on April 21, 1936 in Pueblo, Colorado to Francis Hoover, later adopted by Wesley Mathes. He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Mathes and Amy Sanchez; granddaughters, Nicole Sanchez and Hannah Nigh; grandsons, Justin Sanchez and Rowan Nigh. He was preceded in...

Gladys Margurite (Robbins) Ribble

Sep 11, 2017

Gladys “Mag” Ribble, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 13 years, passed away on September 11, 2017, after a long, fulfilled life which was characterized by a commitment to family and community, a respect for others, and a strong moral compass, all values which were passed on to her three children. She gave much to others and received...

Meliton J. Chacon

Sep 11, 2017

Meliton Chacon, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Filia. Meliton is survived by his daughter, Suzette and husband Alfonso; daughter, Deborah and husband Gary; granddaughters, JiSan (husband, Shawn), Noel and Zoe; brothers, Isadore and Billy; sisters, Teresa...

Sally Jo Marie (Caputo) Reshetnik

Sep 11, 2017

Sally passed away in her home on September 11, 2017 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 57. Sally was born on October 4, 1959 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Staten Island, NY. While working for Paine Webber on Wall Street, she met her husband, Brian Reshetnik. They married on January 4, 1986. She lived in New York...

Lois "Betty" Elizabeth Starkey - Gallaher

Sep 11, 2017

Lois Elizabeth Starkey-Gallaher, age 92, passed away peacefully at home September 11, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 1, 1925 to Lois Cornell Wood and Jason Guild Wood in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, she lived in India, California, and Oklahoma, but had resided in Albuquerque since 1954. Lois, who was always known as...

Heather Jean Tewawina

Sep 11, 2017

Heather Jean Tewawina, 42, Albuquerque NM, passed away at 12:55 A.M., Monday, September 11, 2017, from unexpected health problems.

Heather was born November 1, 1974, in Albuquerque NM.  She graduated from Highland High School then began here medical career as a surgical coordinator. She was a life-long resident of New Mexico who loved to travel.  Heather was...

Clementina M. (Martinez y de Armas) Blum

Sep 11, 2017

Clementina Martínez de Blum Our beloved wife, mother, tía, abuela, bisabuela and friend left our world in the early morning of September 11, 2017, just a week after her 94th birthday. A birth-right Quaker and faithful member of the Albuquerque Friends Meeting, Clemita was the second youngest of eight children born in Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Arnulfo and...

Krystal Michelle (Aragon) Aragon

Sep 10, 2017

Krystal Michelle Aragon, 45, beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and cousin was called home on September 10, 2017. She blessed this world on August 13, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Elizabeth Aragon and George Theodore Gallegos. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Aragon; daughter, Octavia Aragon; son, Elijah Maldonado; brothers, Sergio Garza, George, Robert, Patrick, and Carlos...

Reiko Ando Miles

Sep 10, 2017

Reiko Ando Miles, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Sunday, September 10, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Miles; son, Carl Miles and wife, Aubra; and numerous friends.

Reiko was very active at Defined Fitness on Juan Tabo where she had many friends. She loved to do...

Macedonia Romana (Bachicha) Romero

Sep 10, 2017

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, September 10, 2017 Macedonia Romana Romero (Massey) joined her Savior and King on the streets of gold in Heaven.  Massey was born on November 25, 1926 in Encino, NM then married the love of her life, Julian, in 1943.  Massey and Julian shared a love story many times told around...

Ken Wayne (Saville) Saville

Sep 10, 2017

Ken Saville, age 68, an Albuquerque artist and resident for 40 years, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. He is survived by his nephew, Andy Keatts of Tennessee. Cremation will take place at his request with no planned service.

R. Lee Maxwell

Sep 9, 2017

Lee Maxwell, age 77, father, friend, and mentor, passed away September 9, 2017. Lee was known for his dedication to fitness and willingness to help others. He was an avid mountain climber, motorcyclist, bicyclist, master carpenter, and rugby player. He is survived by his children, Michael Maxwell, Jeff Maxwell, Stuart Maxwell, Kelly Harrell, and Colleen Harrell; his grandchildren, Natalee...

Zabelle (Kandarian) Knadjian

Sep 9, 2017

Zabelle Knadjian, 98, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on September 9, 2017. She started this world on March 22, 1919 in Modesto, CA, born to George and Stella Kandarian.

She with her husband and brother-in-law and sister-in-law started and successfully ran Knadjian’s Rugs and Carpets, providing fine wool carpeting and rare...

Ernest William Jahn

Sep 9, 2017

Ernest Jahn beloved husband and father was escorted by his angels to meet his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2017.

He lived a long and wonderful life.  Ernest retired from the city of Albuquerque Water Department after 30 years.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and being at the cabin at El Vado that he and Nancie...

Ida M. Gonzales

Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Ida Gonzales was born January 31, 1922 in Pasamonte NM to Melquiades and Felicita Gonzales.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Gonzales and passed away September 8, 2017 at the Village of Alameda assisted living facility.

Ida is survived by her sister, Margaret Dominguez and husband Lawrence of Annandale, VA, her brother...

James F Skinner

Sep 8, 2017

James Floyd Skinner Jr., 87, born in Morrilton, Arkansas on July 28, 1930, a 60-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Etta Frazier Skinner and their son, James Floyd Skinner III.  He is survived by son, Stephen Skinner and wife, Christy of...

Marlene Jane Dodson

Sep 8, 2017

Marlene Dodson, age 79, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, left us on Friday, September 8, 2017 to begin her eternal journey with the Heavenly Father she faithfully worshiped and served.

She is survived by her eight children, Kirbye Dibble and husband, Roger, Richard Dodson and wife, Christine, Rochelle Seale and husband, Larry, Dr. Douglas Dodson and wife,...

Worth French

Sep 8, 2017

Worth French, 87, died September 8, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Verlie; his children, Quincy Wallace and wife, Callie, Kirk French and wife, Carrie and Stacie French; grandchildren, Austin French, Wykia Wallace, Quinten Wallace, Jamian Jackson; his siblings, Evelyn French-Tucker, Nadine French, Tommy Joe French, and Teresa French-Gandy;...

Karen Babette Saenz

Sep 7, 2017

Babette Saenz, 61, beloved child of God, was called home to her eternal resting place on September 7, 2017. She entered this world on November 21, 1955, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Adolph and Jan Saenz. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Christopher Alejandro Saenz; her sister, Lauren Krachman, and her nephew, Robert Scott Saenz. She...

Aurelia Garcia

Sep 7, 2017

Aurelia Garcia, 86, our beloved mother started her final journey on September 7, 2017. Aurelia lived her life simply and worked hard to raise her children and grandchildren and always gave them consejos for an easier life. She always thrived to help everyone in whatever way she could. She loved her special time at the flea market where she...