Faye Ward
Feb 22, 2017
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
Feb 22, 2017
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
Feb 21, 2017
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...
Edwin Herman "Ed" Gast
Feb 21, 2017
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 Jean Louise Alvarez
Feb 21, 2017
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
Feb 21, 2017
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 T. Mitchell
Feb 20, 2017
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
Feb 20, 2017
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
Feb 20, 2017
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
Feb 20, 2017
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...
Mary Bennita Toohey
Feb 20, 2017
Mary Bennita Toohey, 86, beloved sister, wife and mother, died peacefully at La Vida Llena Retirement Community on February 20, 2017. She entered this world on January 11, 1931, in Dallas, TX, born to Paul and Doralee Giffin. She is survived by her sons, Timothy Toohey and Kevin Toohey; four grandchildren; and her sisters, Judith Darr of Seattle, WA and...
Robert Bevan Mortensen
Feb 19, 2017
Robert Bevan Mortensen, 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Sunday evening, February 19, 2017, at his home. Bevan was born October 26, 1929, in Virden, N.M. He was the oldest of seven children of Robert and Katie Jane McDonald Mortensen. He received his Eagle Scout rank and graduated from Virden High School in 1947. There, he was student body president and...
Virginia P. Skinner
Feb 19, 2017
Virginia P. Skinner, 83, died February 19, 2017. She is survived by her children, Kenny Skinner and wife, Cathy; Terrell Skinner; Gai Gai Anderson and husband, Jim; Patty Wiemers and 5 grandchildren; her sister, Glenda Johnson and many other family and friends. A Celebration of her life will be Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017 2:00p.m. at Albuquerque's First Baptist Church. Memorial...
Kenneth "Ken" Anderson
Feb 19, 2017
Kenneth Anderson (1935-2017) Ken was born in Chicago, IL to Hazel and Lewis Anderson. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1943 where he attended Bandelier and Jefferson and graduated from Highland High School in 1953. At the University of New Mexico he earned BA and MA degrees in music. He played principal trumpet in the Albuquerque Civic Symphony and the...
Ida M. Ehrman
Feb 18, 2017
Ida Ehrman, age 91, long time resident of the east mountains, dedicated wife, homemaker and mother. Passed away peacefully February 18, 2017. Ida was known for her beauty, love of gardening and activities. She was a dedicated member of The Republican Women and Sando Club. She was a great bowler, golfer, skier, square dancer and would also scuba dive. Ida...
Ross Riboni
Feb 18, 2017
Ross Riboni, 84, passed away on February 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ross is survived by sister-in-law, Christine; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 562 Atrisco Dr., SW, with a Rosary beginning at 8:30 a.m. Entombment will...
Evan William Armstrong
Feb 18, 2017
Visitation Details
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm, FRENCH - Westside
Interment Details
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Mildred Berneice "Milli" Buchanan
Feb 18, 2017
Mildred Berneice Buchanan, precious child of God and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Jess Buchanan Jr. She is survived by four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: William J. Buchanan III, his wife, Becky of Gig Harbor, WA, their daughter and son-in-law,...
Ramon Baca Sr
Feb 18, 2017
Ramon Baca Sr., age 83, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Veronica. He is survived by his wife, Marcella; his children, Ramon Baca, Jr (friend, Luella), Suzanne Herrera (husband, Joseph DeLaO), Christopher Baca (wife, Carla), Dixie...