Diana Hinshaw, 54, of Algodones, passed away on Saturday, January 7, at 10:02 p.m. at UNM Hospital. She was surrounded by her kids, parents, and sister. Diana was born April 13, 1962, daughter of Gilbert and Cruz Lopez. She was raised and schooled in Hobbs, NM. Diana married Howard Hinshaw in 1983, and had two children. When Diana found out...
Kathryn (Kathy) Gay Dennis was born February 16, 1964 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Kathy lived with her parents, Jim and Christa Cooper in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas and Copperas Cove, Texas before moving with her family to Albuquerque in the late 1960s. She passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home in Albuquerque. She attended Osuna Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle...
Sgt. Elizardo "Lee" Gallegos, a retired New Mexico State Police Officer, went to the lord Saturday, January 7, 2017. He served 28 proud years with the New Mexico State Police. His last assignment was as Public Information Officer. He is survived by his son, Kenneth; grandson, Andrew; great-grandson, Lincoln; brother, Roberto Gallegos and his wife, Anne; and numerous nieces, nephews...
Frances Etheridge, born June 11, 1922, died peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a long-time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Ocean Drive Garden Club, Emanon and the Good Shepherd's Corner. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John M. Etheridge, M.D., and her son-in-law, James Walker. She is...
William L. Risso, age 97, passed away January 7, 2017. His family will miss his intelligence and strength.
Deloris McCune-Heathman, 74, beloved mother, sister and friend, was called by God to eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven, January 6, 2017. She entered this world June 12, 1942 in Salina, UT, born to Frank and Katheryn McCune. She is survived by her son, Eugene Heathman of Ruidoso, NM; twin brother, Donnie McCune of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Robert...
Jacqueline E. Simballa (Jackie), age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6th, 2017. Jackie was born on June 16, 1953, in Paris, France to Steve and Elizabeth (Betty) Silan. Born into a military family, they moved around the world before finally settling down in Albuquerque, NM in 1958, with her parents, sister Rayne and brother, Stephen. She attended Sandia...
Eduardo "Edward" Chavez passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos where he was born to Maximilliano Chavez and Victoriana Sanchez Chavez on November 8, 1921. He is survived by his children, Rosie Encinias, Edward Chavez, Jr. (Cathy), and Robert Chavez; as well as his grandson,...
Isabelle Garcia born February 14, 1924, in Madrid, NM; former resident of Galisteo, Stanley, and Santa Fe, NM; and an Albuquerque resident for 67 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed into the loving arms of Our Lord on January 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Garcia; her parents Basilio...
James E. "Jim" Ottino, Jr., age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at the New Mexico State Veterans Home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou; four children, Terri Cappelle (Bill), James W. Ottino (JoLou Trujillo-Ottino), Jan Diewald, and Carol Torres (George); daughter-in-law, Caryn Barre; grandchildren, Jennifer Candelaria, Christopher Ottino, Gregory Ottino,...
Peter (Pete) J. Sté�ke, 63, died on January 5, 2017, from complications of vascular dementia. He was the owner/operator of Pete Sté�ke's Plumbing and Heating for 28 years. Pete loved to explore the hills of NM with his wife and dog. He enjoyed vintage country music, old cars, and airplanes and had an artistic soul. Pete's corny jokes will be...
Mary Ann Adams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, retired registered nurse, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 5, 2017. She was born to Frank and Josephine Ryan on August 24, 1933 in Pinos Altos, Southwest New Mexico, in the house her grandfather built. She grew up with her much older sister and brother, Margaret Mary...
Steve Garlach, age 57, beloved husband and father, passed away on January 5, 2017 after complications from surgery. He was born on July 2, 1959 in Norwich, England, and moved to the United States as an infant. Steve's father was in the Air Force, and they moved around until they settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steve graduated from Eldorado High...
Barbara Ann Steinberg, born on September 18, 1925, in Poughkeepsie, NY, was taken home to Heaven on January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Pearsall Frost and Lillian May Frost; her husband, Samuel S. Steinberg; her son, Jeffrey Steinberg; and her brother, Arthur Frost. She is survived by daughter, Carol Ingersoll and husband, Buss; son,...
Brenda Rinaldi, age 50, a loving wife, mother and dedicated worker, passed away on January 4, 2017. Brenda was known for the love and devotion that she showed for her close family and commitment in her workplace. She is survived by her husband, Brian; and her son, Phillip. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Edward. A Celebration of...
Robert J. "Bob" Larsen, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean (Hill) Larsen; daughter, Elise Larsen; two grandsons, Keir and Kage Larsen; and numerous other relatives and friends. Bob was born in Chicago in 1941, the only child of Martin and Elizabeth (Strudeman) Larsen. He...
Wade De Los Scott passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017. He was born July 30, 1929 in Bourbon, IN. Wade served in the United States Airforce from October 1948 until April 1957. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved everyone he met. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Scott. He is survived by his...
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 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 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...