Barbara Gutierrez-Swiderski, 74, beloved wife, mother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on February 24, 2017. She entered this world on July 20, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Natividad and Alfonsa Gallegos. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Denny Gallegos. She is survived by her spouse, Mark Swiderski; daughter, Denise Gutierrez (Angel...
Florence B. Quintana, age 95, passed on February 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank in 1982; son, Frank in 1990; and grandson, Jerry in 2016. She is survived by her children, Florence Underwood, Elizabeth Rocha and husband, Leroy, and Gary; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Thursday, March 2,...
Visitation Details
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, 9:00am - 11:00am, FRENCH - Westside
Service Details
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, 11:00am, FRENCH - Westside
Interment Details
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Lenore "Nora" Alvarado, 92, born in Kansas City, Missouri, and a life-long resident of Las Vegas, NM, was called to her eternal resting place on February 23, 2017 at her residence in Rio Rancho, NM. She was married to her best friend and love of her life John B. Alvarado for 77 years. Together they raised their family and continued...
Judge, Lois H. Lois H. Judge, age 85, finished her race on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and a woman of faith. She was characterized by her kindness, her love and she was a mother to many. She was truly a gracious and dignified lady. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 67...
Terry Allen Conger, 61, of Rio Rancho, NM entered heaven Thursday, February 23, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM following a long valiant struggle with health issues. He was born February 26, 1955, in Port Huron, MI to Herbert Conger and Dorothy Sheffield Conger. Terry spent eight years in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne. Following his honorable discharge, he...
Karen J. Lewis, age 74, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Murray Lewis of Pena Blanca, NM; children, Theran Lewis and wife, Sandi and her son Seth, Aaron Lewis and wife, Charlotte, and Tara Jones and husband, Curtis; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jocelyn, Justin, Jasmine, Katherine, and Ashley; three...
Robert M. "Bob" Stockett, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bonnie; daughters, Lynda Courtright and husband, Geoffrey, and Barbara Morris and husband, Tom; seven grandchildren, Tomi Sundheimer and husband, Jay, Bobi Morris, Joe Courtright, Carrell Courtright, Victor Courtright, Pearl Sukow,...
Nadine (Drezos) Wittwer, born July 6, 1931 in Kansas City, KS to Nicholas and Lauren Drezos, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Her family moved to Las Vegas, NM in 1941 and then to Santa Rosa where Nadine graduated from high school in 1949. The family moved to Albuquerque where Nadine attended the...
Faye Ward a long time resident of Albuquerque, loving daughter, wife, mother and partner, passed away after a long illness Wednesday, February 22, 2017 surrounded by her family. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Ward; her parents, Louis and Mayme Weller and her brother, Lou Weller. She is survived by four children, her son, Cole Ward and...
Abby Jane (Lessler) Harris, 81, passed away after a long illness on February 22, 2017. Abby was born and raised in Providence, RI. She met the love of her life, Lew Harris, at Boston University and they were married in 1955. By 1962, they had settled in Albuquerque and had three young boys. A fiercely independent and strong woman, Abby...
Marion Lee Miller passed away February 21, 2017 at home in Albuquerque. Lee was born in Lebanon, Ohio on November 23, 1934 spending his childhood years on a farm just north of Lebanon. He received both a bachelors and master's degree the of arts in the German Language and Literature from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He later continued his...
Gast, Edwin Herman Edwin Herman Gast "Ed" Msgt USAF Ret WWII Veteran passed away February 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary M. Gast and granddaughter, Kimberly "Kimi". Ed is survived by sons, Robert (Tina), Richard (Maria Teresa); 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, Ed's number one major passion was airplanes and flying....
Barbara Alvarez, age 59, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Barbara was known for her sense of humor, loyalty, and passion to help others. She is survived by her husband, Harold; their children, Dominic, Damien, Edduina; and their grandchildren, Kateri, Nakai, Dyamii, Shay, Damien Jr., and Logan. She is also survived by her...
Ida Apodaca, 91, of Albuquerque, NM passed away surrounded by her family on February 21, 2017. Ida was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and born in Dixon, NM. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Porfirio. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Gurrola and husband, Ignacio; sons,...
Barbara Mitchell, 84, loving mother and long-time Albuquerque resident, passed away on February 20, 2017, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Barbara was highly active in the New Mexico art community during the 1960s and 1970s. She specialized in pastel portraiture of people and animals; her work was shown in many juried art shows, including the 1st NM Arts and Crafts Fair...
Patricio Antonio Cruz 9/10/1926 - 2/20/2017 A member of the "Greatest Generation" has gone to claim his place in the promised mansion of the Lord on February 20, 2017. Patricio was born in Springer, NM to Jose Damacio Cruz and Luz LeDoux. He had six sisters, Isabel, Edith, Viola and Clorinda, all deceased and as well as Rosarito and Priscilla....
Alvin E. Farmer peacefully passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was surrounded by family who recounted wonderful memories and spoke of his dedication to family, friends, church, and work. Alvin was born on August 8, 1928 in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna M. Rideout; mother, Mary Bau; father, William A. Farmer; and sister,...
Peter Sims, age 44, passed away on February 20, after a short illness. He died peacefully surrounded by his parents, Tom and Ann Sims; his brother, Brian Sims and wife, Cheryl; and his sister, Beth Tate and husband, Keith. He leaves behind his nephews, Hayden, Carson, and Alexander whom he loved dearly and who gave him great joy. His life...