Obituaries

Aug 18, 2017

Donald Houston Flores Sr., 78, passed away peacefully August 18, 2017 with his wife by his side.

In addition to being survived by his wife Sue, he is also survived by his children, Lisa Stonesifer and husband, Craig, Kelly McLaughlin and husband, Chad; grandsons, Cole, Chase and Cody McLaughlin; and many other family and friends. Don was...

Aug 18, 2017

Alice Louise Gooden, 82, passed away with her husband and son by her side on August 18, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Alice was born in Morgantown, WV on October 6, 1934. She graduated from Morgantown High School, where she was the lead majorette of the marching band, even performing during a game of the Pittsburg Steelers. Another achievement from...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty D. Gracey, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Betty was born July 27, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Frank and Myrtle Whitenack. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1956.

Betty is preceded in death by Pete, her loving and devoted husband of 61 years; two infant...

Aug 17, 2017

Frances Pauline Hudson Stout, age 95, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Frances was timeless, quick witted and fun.  She was always interested in others, was engaging building numerous lifelong relationships with people of all ages and persuasions. She made people happy.  Frances was born in Charleston, IL in 1922.  She moved...

Aug 17, 2017

Lucy A. Martinez, age 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She is survived by her children,  Marian Tarin and husband, Robert, Marla Wagner and husband, David, John Martinez and wife, Courtney, and James Martinez and wife, Yvonne; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister, Jennie Corrall; nieces and nephews;...

Aug 16, 2017

Beverly Ann Rogoff, 87, passed away on August 16, 2017.  Born in Denver on March 6, 1931, to Harry and Marcia Rogers, she graduated from Denver University in 1953 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She moved to Albuquerque in the fall of 1954 with her new husband, Sanford “Rogey” Rogoff.  They met on a blind date. Neither wanted...

Aug 16, 2017

Merton H. Brooks was called home to Jesus, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM having recently celebrated his 95th birthday. He was born in South St. Louis on June 25, 1922 to Albert S. Brooks and Rosemary (Kurtz) Brooks. Merton is survived by his niece, Sandra Davis and her daughter, Stacy Davis. In high school Merton was a...

Aug 16, 2017

Richard (Dick) Warnes, 84, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Dick was born in Chicago and lived in Indiana, California and then New Mexico where he and his wife lived for 47 years in Los Alamos before moving to Albuquerque. He died in the compassionate care of Mi Casa at La Vida Llena...

Aug 16, 2017

Fausto Espinosa, 87, passed away in Albuquerque after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. A lifelong devout Catholic, his great faith sustained him throughout his life and his family takes comfort in the knowledge he is finally at peace in the company of his Loving Savior, Mother Mary, and all the Saints and Angels from whom he...

Aug 16, 2017

John Hedrick, 55, beloved Son, Father, Brother and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on August 16, 2017. He entered this world on June 14, 1962 in Espanola, NM, born to John and Tamiko Hedrick. He is survived by his mother, Tamiko Hedrick; sister, Sandra Archunde; sister, Terry Hedrick; son, John Hedrick; daughter, Jessica Hedrick; son, Gettylee ...

Aug 15, 2017

A third generation New Mexican, Daniel Arthur Sisk was born in Albuquerque in 1927 to Myrl Hope Sisk and Arthur Henry Sisk. Dan enlisted in the US Navy in 1945 when he graduated from high school at New Mexico Military Institute and served in the western Pacific and China. He attended the University of New Mexico (1946-48) and...

Aug 15, 2017

Ruth Mary Perea, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on August 15, 1925 to Ana and Emilio Mignardot. Ruth is survived by her children, daughters, Theresa Fierro (Ernie), Diane Sarracino (Richard), and Judy Suchomski; sons, Wilfred Jaramillo and Ken Jaramillo (Susan);...

Aug 15, 2017

Sarah Lou Christian Chavez, age 77, cherished mother and precious grandmother, was called to eternal paradise on August 15, 2017. She entered this world on December 6, 1939 in Isleta, NM, born to James Thomas and Josephine Sosa Christian.

She is survived by her children, Rudy Paul, Edwin and wife, Lesley, Daniel, Rita and husband, Gary, Joselle...

Aug 15, 2017

Bernard L. Linhart, age 75, devoted family man who always brought a smile with his cantankerous character, commitment to selflessness and a true fighting spirit. Bernie passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 15, 2017 one day before his 76th birthday after a six year battle with cancer.

Mr. Linhart was a proud...

Aug 14, 2017

Harold Raymond Cheves passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017, at the age of 83. Harold will be most remembered as a wonderful husband, father, teacher and coach. He had a gift for motivating young people and inspiring them to reach the fullest of their God-given potential. In his career, he positively influenced thousands of students and colleagues,...

Aug 14, 2017

Brigadier General Richard G. Bulgin USAF (Retired), a longtime resident of Albuquerque and one of the first Army Air Corps Officers to be assigned to Kirtland Airfield, passed away on August 14, 2017 at home.

General Bulgin, a rated pilot and bombardier, arrived in Albuquerque from Barksdale Air Field on December 16, 1941, following the attack on...

Aug 13, 2017

Lawrence Clayton Smith, 71, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 from cancer. He was with his wife, Dee Catherine Smith in their Rio Rancho home at the time of his passing.

Lawrence was born February 25, 1946 in Houston, Texas to parents, Callie Owen Schindler and Emmett Mitchell Smith. A man of...

Aug 13, 2017

Dan Perea, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Ramona; his eight children, Renee, Yolanda, Chrissy, Danny, Yvonne, Patricia, Rev. Don Perea and Bernadette; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 13, 2017

Barbara Jean Murray Fentiman passed away on August 13, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Longmont, CO on April 7, 1930 to Paul and Kathryn Murray. When Barbara was 14 years old, the family moved to Sterling, CO where Barbara graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. She attended Colorado State College of Education in Greeley,...

Aug 12, 2017

Larry E. McKinney, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away August 12, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born during a dust storm May 23, 1930 to Lawrence and Sedelle McKinney in Childress, TX. He is survived by his wife, Betty McKinney; son, Mike McKinney and wife, Kimmie, daughter, Michelle Sault and husband, Allen, son, Kevin McKinney...