SMSgt Philip M. (Ret.) Rood
Jan 3, 2017
SMSgt Philip M. Rood (Ret.) passed away on January 3, 2017 at his home after a long illness. Philip was born May 7, 1938, to Philip and Vivian Campbell Rood. Philip enlisted in the United States Air Force directly after graduating from high school. During his 27 year tenure, he served at 13 bases, retiring from Onizuka Air Station in...
David Wayne Darrah
Jan 3, 2017
David Wayne Darrah passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. David was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 16, 1927 as the youngest child of Anna and Dayton Darrah. David served in the Army, 503rd Military Police Battalion, during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947. After earning a Bachelor of Theology...
Mark Marshall Gunter
Jan 3, 2017
Mark Marshall Gunter was born in Indiana on March 13, 1959. Mark, my beloved husband, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 after his long courageous 13 year battle with lung cancer. He fought his battle extremely hard keeping most of his pain to himself. His dachshunds gave him much comfort, and they were considered to be a very important...
Charles Ray "Chuck" Ulery
Jan 3, 2017
Charles Ray Ulery (Chuck) was born in Benham, KY on March 16, 1955. He died January 3, 2017. Chuck was an avid classic Chevrolet collector and restorer. He loved working with his hands and used his artistic talent to create many beautiful items. He was a loner who "marched to a different drum." Chuck is preceded in death by his...
Candice LaVonne Skarsgard Pearson
Jan 3, 2017
Candice LaVonne Skarsgard Pearson, 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Roger Pearson of Albuquerque; and numerous loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Candice was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Arnold; and her brother, Dale Skarsgard. Candy was born on June 6, 1950, in Minot, ND....
Louis Smith, Jr., (Ret) SFC
Jan 3, 2017
Louis Edward Smith, Jr., SFC (Ret), passed from this life peacefully of natural causes in his home on January 3rd, 2017. He is reunited in Heaven with his wife, Maria Guadalupe Smith, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2012. Louis is survived by his six beloved children; Louis Edward Smith III and wife Mona, Kathy Trujillo and husband...
Bobbie Lincoln Nobles
Jan 2, 2017
Bobbie Lincoln Nobles born 13 September 1932 in Bernalillo, NM Parents: Garrett Lawrence Nobles, father Cordilia Altha Leeper (Nobles), mother 14 siblings Family left New Mexico in 1941 and travelled for few years as migrant farm workers before settling in permanent home in California. Graduated from Freemont HS in Sunnyvale, CA in 1950. Volunteered for the USAF in 1951 and...
Charles Dewane Spady
Jan 2, 2017
Charles Dewane Spady passed away in his sleep, and unto the loving arms of our Lord. Charles was born August 18, 1936 in Dinuba, CA. Charles was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, he served his country for 20 years. He retired from UNMH in the biomedical engineering field. He made many special friends there. Tim which he called his...
Elsie M. Clingenpeel
Jan 2, 2017
Elsie M. Clingenpeel, 97, died January 2, 2017. She is survived by her children, Susan Clingenpeel and husband, Jeremy Sprung, Scott Clingenpeel and wife, Laura; grandchildren, Travis, Hannah, Zachary and wife, Penny, Noelle and Jasmine; her sister-in-law, Margaret; and many other family members and friends. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents, Edward and Katie Padgett;...
Patricia Genevieve Roche
Jan 2, 2017
Patricia Genevieve Roche, born February 12, 1929, loving mother and wife, passed away on January 2, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer's. Patricia was preceded in death by beloved husband of 57 years, John (Jack) Roche; and brother, Michael Lenihan. She is survived by sister, Margaret Dashiel; children, Bob (Kathleen) Roche, Brian G. Roche, and Julie M. Brodlowicz; four grandchildren; two...
Epifanio "Eppie" Martinez
Jan 1, 2017
Epifanio "Eppie" Martinez, 91, died at home of a brief illness in Albuquerque, New Mexico on New Year's Day, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. Eppie was born April 7, 1925 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico to Maximiano Martinez and Juanita Pacheco. He served in World War II until 1945, attaining the rank of Corporal in the 474 infantry regiment, 99th brigade....
Sara Elizabeth Joynes
Jan 1, 2017
Sara Elizabeth Joynes, age 76, passed away on January 1, 2017. She made a lasting impression in many children's lives as an elementary school teacher. She began her teaching career at Santa Domingo Pueblo, and taught 3rd Grade for 23 years at Hubert Humphrey Elementary School. She was a loving spouse, a devoted mother, and a tireless advocate for the...
Donna C. Vandi
Jan 1, 2017
Donna C Vandi, age 88, passed away January 1, 2017 after a brief illness. Donna was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Brown, son, Mark Vandi and wife Cyndi; grandson, Jarrett Vandi and wife Lorretta; six great grandchildren William, Riley, Jordyn, Allyssa, Addisson and Josh. She is also survived by her two sisters...
Tricia A. Fullerton
Jan 1, 2017
Tricia A. Fullerton, 66, died January 1, 2017. She is survived by her first cousins, Owen McKinney and wife, Carol of Pueblo, CO, Jamie McKinney and wife, Beth of Salida, CO, Judi Friday of Taos, NM, Rick Galles and wife, Tina of Albuquerque, NM, Karen Mische and husband, Overland Park, Kansas and Mo Sue Livingston Palmer of Albuquerque and George...
Merlene Krall
Jan 1, 2017
Merlene Krall, age 81, encircled by the love of her family and friends, completed her life's journey on January 1, 2017. Merlene was born July 17, 1935 in Cheyenne, WY to John and Wilma Terrill. After spending a happy and adventurous childhood growing up in WY, she left for Woodbury Business College in Burbank, CA. It was there she met...
Paul H. Davidson
Dec 31, 2016
Paul Davidson, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, teacher, and friend, passed away at his Albuquerque home on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Paul was known for his good nature, positive attitude, and kindness. He was born on December 12, 1924 in Decatur, IL, where he spent his youth. After three years of service in the Army Air Corps, he attended...
Carolyn E. Bedford
Dec 30, 2016
Carolyn E. Bedford, age 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. Carolyn had a beautiful smile and a huge heart. She touched so many lives with her compassion and generosity and was an inspiration to her family, friends, and everyone who knew her. She will be missed by...
Hogan Cuevas
Dec 30, 2016
Hogan Cuevas, 46, dedicated husband, our family's rock. He is also survived by his wife, Amy. His children; Andrea, Briana and Ryan. He is also survived by his parents; Miguel and Maria. Brother; Michael (sister in law) Melanie nieces Brooke (Gianna) and Hailey, nephew; Matthew. Preceded in death by his sister; Rosie and Brother in Law, John. Established one of...
Mary Lou Butler Frazier
Dec 30, 2016
Mary Lou Butler Frazier, 89, a New Mexico amateur golfing legend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2016. Mary Lou was born April 26, 1927 in Cherokee, IA. She graduated from Iowa State University with an undergraduate degree in physics and from the University of New Mexico with a Masters in Science. Her working career began as...
Jeannette Cooper (Jean) Tarry
Dec 30, 2016
Jeannette (Jean) Cooper Tarry passed away December 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. A resident of New Mexico for the past 28 years, she was born on May 25, 1922 in Kansas City, KS. At age 19, she married Charles Tarry on December 5, 1941. Two days later was Pearl Harbor and her husband spent the next four years in the...