Obituaries

Donald E. Krouse

Jun 30, 2017

Donald “Don” E. Krouse, 83, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Don was born December 9, 1933 in Ada, OH to Oscar and Adelia (Kissel) Krouse. He graduated from Sugar Creek Local High School in 1951 and attended Ohio Northern University. On April...

Lila Grace (Shaw) Wells

Jun 30, 2017

Lila “Grace” Wells, age 87 passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Kelly Wells; her granddaughter, Emily; great granddaughter, Persi; Emily’s mother, Tree Bell; her sister, Glenda Copland; and her brother, Mack Shaw.  She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews.   Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff...

Richard Lucero

Jun 29, 2017

Richard “Rick” Lucero passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on Thursday, June 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on March 29, 1955 in Roswell, NM to Antonio and Teodorita “Dora” Lucero. A tribute of Rick’s life may be found at Anderson-bethany.com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his...

Liam Ly Nelson

Jun 29, 2017

Liam Ly Nelson passed away June 29, 2017.  A visitation will be held Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at French-Wyoming, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m.

Clara Mae (Van Meter) Bridges

Jun 28, 2017

Bridges, Clara Mae Van Meter

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at home on June 28, 2017 at the age of 90. Clara was born on March 21, 1927 to Delbert and Murrel Van Meter in Kansas City, KS. She was married to Captain Claude J. Bridges for 48...

Chad Edward Walde, Sr.

Jun 28, 2017

Chad Edward Walde, Sr., 44 years old, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 28, 2017, of stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer.

Chad was born in Iowa on November 10, 1972. He graduated high school and later continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree in business.

Angela Walde was married to Chad on April...

Ruth M. Nicolet

Jun 27, 2017

Ruth M. Nicolet, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1929 near McDonald Grove, OK, to Emmit and Martha Lewis. Ruth met and married Dwight E. Nicolet in 1949 where they made a home in Great Bend, KS for 58 years then moved to Rio Rancho, NM for the remaining years. Ruth...

Helen Barela

Jun 27, 2017

After a long life and extended illness Heaven opened and God’s angels came down to carry Helen to her long awaited eternal home with God.

Helen Barela, age 99, passed into the arms of God on June 27, 2017.

Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 6, 2017, 12:00 p.m. with Mass following at 1:00...

Charles J. Martin

Jun 27, 2017

Charles J. Martin, 92, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2017. A WWII veteran and retired APD Lieutenant, Charles also excelled at creating fine custom furniture for friends and family throughout the years. He was a gifted artist in drawing and carving, and even published two books of Christian poetry.

He was preceded in death...

Dorothy Avis Smith

Jun 26, 2017

Dorothy Avis Smith, lovingly known as Dot, was born on November 11, 1927 in San Diego, CA to Ben and Leone Worden. She passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in Albuquerque from a heart attack. She was 89 years old.

Dorothy married Jim Smith on December 1, 1951 in the Episcopal Church on...

Cecil William Rhodes

Jun 26, 2017

Cecil W. Rhodes passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at the VA Hospital MICU at the age of “27 backwards”. Cecil was born October 8, 1944 in Newburg, NY.

He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM where he worked for Cintas paper recycling for many years. During this time, he met many people and always had a...

Mary Lillian (Shanley) McDaniel

Jun 26, 2017

Lillie McDaniel, age 85 passed away June 26th, 2017 after a long illness. Lillie was an incredible Mother, Sister, Wife, Aunt and Friend. Her great love for her Lord was the guiding force of her life and influenced every activity of her life. She was extremely social and was happiest when surrounded by family. Lillie is survived by...

Millie (Carelli) Pogna

Jun 26, 2017

“Some people come into our lives

and quickly go.

Others stay for a while and

Leave footprints

on our hearts

And we are never the same.”

-Anonymous

Millie Carelli Pogna lost her valiant battle with breast cancer surrounded by her loving family. Millie was a...

Susan Larranaga

Jun 26, 2017

Susan Larranaga, age 37, a dedicated, self-motivated, confident woman, loving daughter and caring wife, passed away Monday, June 26th, 2017.

Susan was known for her passion for life and her fearless attitude towards how she lived her life. Susan loved music, especially live music, and was proud that she was able...

Clare Clement Koogler

Jun 25, 2017

Clare Clement Koogler, 91, born in Hillsboro, was a longtime resident of New Mexico, died at home, Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Elise Koogler. Clement is survived by his children, John C. of Brookeland, TX, William C. of Tucson, AZ, Elyse Ann Cullum of Parks, AZ; seven grandchildren, and...

Dr. Michael Joseph Bauer

Jun 24, 2017

Dr. Michael Bauer, 44, compassionate father and friend as well as a gifted physician who loved poetry and nature, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Michael was known for his ability to warmly welcome any person into a conversation whether he had known them for two minutes or 20 years. He could make anyone smile. Michael is survived...

Leonidas T. Wilson

Jun 24, 2017

Leonidas Wilson IV

June 28, 1923 – June 24, 2017

Leon Wilson closed the book on his life Saturday, June 24, 2017, four days short of his 94th birthday.

The oldest of ten children, he was born in a log cabin on Roe Mesa and graduated from Santa Fe...

Frank Lamar Keene

Jun 24, 2017

Keene, Frank Lamar

Frank Lamar Keene, 88, passed away at his home on Saturday June 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. Frank was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family unconditionally and loved to spend time with them. He had great sense of humor and loved to smile...

Freddie Dominguez

Jun 24, 2017

Freddie Dominguez, 76. Our beloved Father passed away on June 24, 2017. Private family services will be held. Please visit our online guestbook for Freddie at www.FrenchFunerals.com

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Wilson T. Bales, Jr.

Jun 24, 2017

Wilson T. Bales, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was a former resident of Carlsbad, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1986. He was the principal broker with Assist2Sell. He was very active with Emmaus and his church.

Wilson is survived by his children, Debbie and husband, Scott Harrell, Garry...