Obituaries

Aug 31, 2017

Mary Ann Torrez went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 78 on August 31, 2017. She passed away surrounded by family and listening to her favorite music. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and precious soul to everyone she met. She grew up in a small home in Martinez town with her...

Aug 31, 2017

Sheldon Johnson, age 85, beloved husband and father, passed away August 31st, 2017. Sheldon was born in Hibbing, MN and grew up in the town of Waseca, MN. He was a talented golfer and won the 1952 Waseca City Championship. He enrolled at Grinnell College and graduated from Mankato State University with a BS degree in 1953. Shortly thereafter,...

Aug 30, 2017

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Rivera

Larry Rivera passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his Albuquerque home.

He was born in Bernalillo, NM on August 3, 1934 to Frank and Sophie Rivera.  Larry was a resident of Belen, NM until moving to Albuquerque in 1999 and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna,...

Aug 30, 2017

Jeffery Lewis, 56, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 30, 2017. He entered this world on November 11, 1960 in Racine, WI, born to David and Joyce Lewis. He is survived by his spouse, Katy Lewis; mother, Joyce Lewis; daughter, Jennifer Bieniek; granddaughter, Autmn Gilliland; daughter, Nicole Lewis; and granddaughters, Ella and Emma Scheer;...

Aug 30, 2017

Beverly Schmeltzer, 86, of Albuquerque passed away August 30, 2017, after a long battle with Dementia.

Beverly is survived by her four children, Laury Cloud and husband, Jerry; Kit Taylor and husband, Lynn; Jeff Wells; and Kurt Schmeltzer and wife, Mary. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a nephew; a...

Aug 29, 2017

Richard Francis Oliva, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque for 12 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

He is survived by his three daughters, Christine Oliva, Abby Frances Oliva-Stewart and husband, Paul Stewart, and Molly Oliva and fiancée Sean Mortazavi; and other relatives and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his...

Aug 29, 2017

Kenneth A. Williams, age 93, of Albuquerque, passed away on August 29, 2017. Ken was born on January 16, 1924, the son of Allen and Mina Williams. He grew up in Artesia, where he fell in love with his wife, Sue of 73 years. After high school, Ken served three years in the Army in World War II stationed...

Aug 29, 2017

Mary Rue, age 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2017. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rue; her father, Delfin Zamora; her mother, Leonor Ramirez; her brothers, Jimmy Zamora and Del Zamora.

Mary was born on August 17, 1938 in Roswell, NM....

Aug 29, 2017

Saying goodbye in a Memorial Service to Rex LeGalley, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming.

Rex is survived by his wife, Teresa, and children, Mary, John, Brandon, Robert and adopted daughter Jennifer.

After a successful career for Sandia National Labs, Rex was a leader in the marketplace bringing peace of...

Aug 29, 2017

Betty Minton, 79, passed away August 29, 2017.  She was born in Atkinson, NE on February 15, 1938 to Michael and Lauretta Troshynski.  Betty was a homemaker, military wife and mother to all.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard (Dick) Minton in 2009.  Betty is survived by her sister, Leona Hershiser...

Aug 29, 2017

Bessie Jane Dial Rich passed away on August 29, 2017. She was born in Pampa, TX on September 12, 1915, daughter of James Laffette Richardson and Mettie Lee Ballard Richardson of Friona, TX. Bessie was the 9th child and survived all her 11 brothers and sisters. She was married to Byron S. Dial in 1936. They are survived by...

Aug 28, 2017

Amalia G. Ott passed away at the age of 85 on August 28, 2017.

She was born to the late Maria Flores Guzman, and Ygnacio Guzman on June 1, 1932 in Santa Ana, California. Amalia resided in California, Arkansas, and in New Mexico. She was a dedicated mom, enthusiastic club member, whose landscaping hobby produced an oasis...

Aug 28, 2017

Frank J. Benavidez, age 72, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, joined his mother, Ramona Benavidez, in heaven on Monday, August 28, 2017. His wife, Frances, son, John and wife, Gina, daughter, Danette and husband, Ryan Ortega, Sr., son, Francisco, grandson, Raymond Benavidez, and granddaughter, Ramona Ortega were at his bedside.

He was a proud grandfather of eight...

Aug 28, 2017

Frances “Frankie” Knaack, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2017. She was born August 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL, born to Guy and Ann Richards (Nelson). She is preceded in death by her husband, Bert Knaack; her sisters, Marilyn Shimkus and Joan Bourget; and her grandson, Nicholas Gonzales. She is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 28, 2017

Orlando A. Lopez, 96, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Clarita (Clara) Lopez; daughters, Berlinda Lopez-Rabe, and Theresa Lopez; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and sixteen great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Matilde Otero, and Alice Uribe; brothers, Victor, Damon, and Meliton Lopez; as well...

Aug 28, 2017

Erika Valentina Rund, 91, died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home on August 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur (Bud) Rund; her mother, Jael Wilhelm, both of Okarche, OK; and sister, Sonja Wilhelm, of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Shaw; son-in-law, Joe Shaw; two granddaughters, Romy Keegan and...

Aug 28, 2017

Carolyn T. Ortega, 86, passed away August 28, 2017 after a very brief illness with members of her family by her side.

She is survived by her children, Amanda McNeese and husband, David, David Ortega and wife, Kay, Anna Ortega and husband, Gerald Greenhouse and Paul Ortega; grandchildren, Mike and wife, Wendy, Leisa and husband, Jay, Carly...

Aug 27, 2017

Arthur Russell Thompson Jr., 69, passed away August 27, 2017. Russ is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Thompson; sister, Mary Ann Thompson Schaff and husband, Dennis; and brother, Roger Thompson. He is also survived by Karen Costa; Monty and wife, Carol Flynn; grandchildren, Luc Flynn, Kendra Peck, Jessica Peck Chittenden and husband, Brandon; niece, Jennifer Thompson...

Aug 27, 2017

John L. “Jack” Miller, 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully in his sleep August 27, 2017. Jack was born January 3, 1934 in Brighton, Colorado to Marian (Anfang) and Joseph Miller, who preceded him in death. Jack graduated from Brighton High School, where he played football as right-end for the “Bulldogs.” After graduation, Jack enlisted in the...

Aug 27, 2017

Edythe Augusta Lake was born to Elma and Gus Scroggs on November 10, 1923 in Bogalusa, LA. Our dear mother was called home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Edythe had two siblings, Charles Scroggs and Betty Woods, who preceded her in death. Edythe married Gerald Hunton Lake on November 11, 1945 in New Orleans, LA....