Obituaries

May 13, 2017

Marietta Coyne, 86, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 13, 2017. Marietta Odstrcil entered this world on November 7, 1930 in Seymour, TX, born to Stanley and Albina Odstrcil. She grew up in west Texas with her two brothers, Julius and Stanley. She was very proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and a devout Catholic....

May 13, 2017

On May 13, 2017, God released Richard A. Fry from his body of pain and took him to be with his Savior whom he has known for 75 years.

Richard is survived by his wife, Lorine; his sons, Joseph, Bryant, Mark, and Danny; his daughter, Susan Andrews (James); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

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May 13, 2017

Johnny W. “Theodore” Stockard, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

He is survived by daughter, Sharon Kay Rowe of California, Barbara Anderson of Albuquerque, and Dale Anne Stockard of Albuquerque.  Johnny is also survived by a sister, Polly Morris; brothers, Derryl Stockard of Roswell, NM, Phillip Stockard and wife, Julie, of Broken Arrow, OK,...

May 13, 2017

Dale Berglund, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to Heaven on May 13, 2017, one day before his birthday, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 14, 1933, on Mother’s Day, in Ironwood, MI, to Arthur and Ebba Berglund. He was very proud of his Swedish heritage and being from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After his...

May 13, 2017

Randy Shibata took his last breaths at home on Saturday, May 13, 2017.  A Service will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Lomas with reception to follow.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to, The New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation at, New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109...

May 13, 2017

Bob Smith, born 1938, passed away at Sunrise on May 13, 2017. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife of 57 years, Vikki Smith; his daughter, Cindy Smith and her daughter, Victoria; as well as his son, Barry Smith, his wife, Leslie, and their son, Grant. Bob was a Great husband, father, and grandfather who cherished all...

May 12, 2017

Christopher Rautman, age 66, renowned geologist and beloved husband, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. He was born on August 19, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM, to Arthur and Emily Rautman who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Janice Rautman; daughters, Anna Medendorp and husband, Greg, and Gretchen Rautman; brother, Marcus Rautman...

May 12, 2017

Dr. Catherine Ellen Loughlin, 89, Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico, and beloved Aunt, passed away on May 12, 2017, the last of her generation of the Loughlin family.  She leaves behind her humor and kindness as well as her sister-in-law Rita Loughlin; nieces and nephews, Chris Loughlin, Marcia Loughlin, Mike Loughlin, Cynthia Loughlin, Mark Loughlin, Bill Conlin, Jaime...

May 12, 2017

Paula V. Gomez Garcia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Paula was born in Chamberino, New Mexico and became a longtime resident of Albuquerque in the 1960s. She worked at Gulton Industries, the Digital Equipment Corporation, Honeywell and the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, now known as Central New...

May 12, 2017

Frances Jean (Horton) Adams, 86, passed away on May 12, 2017 with loved ones by her side.  She was born on April 16, 1931 in Guntown, MS, to Clarence and Carmen Horton.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to Murray, KY where she met Charles Robb “Bob” Adams who was to become her husband of almost...

May 12, 2017

Dr. Harold H. Traurig, age 80, a current resident of Sandia Park, New Mexico and longtime resident of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lucille Traurig. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1936 and grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota.  He is survived by...

May 12, 2017

Aletha L. McDermott Renfro was called home by her Lord on May 12, 2017. She entered this world May 14, 1925 in Dickson, TN. Born to William and Addie Mae McDermott. She is in Heaven this day with her mom and dad, her siblings Arthur, Ethel, Vera, Rose, and Bud and with her husband of 54 years, Glen Edwin....

May 11, 2017

Ruth C. Meyer passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 83. Ruth was born on September 21, 1933 in Rochester, New York. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elizabeth and George Corwin of Norwalk, Connecticut.

Ruth was an accomplished pianist...

May 11, 2017

Dorothy Louise Chavez, age 84, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joaquin; children, Dennis Chavez and wife, Linda, Gary Chavez, David Chavez, and Mary Lust and husband, Jeff; nine grandchildren, Nicole Buffington and husband, Colby, Teresa Chavez, Jacqueline Chavez, Michael Chavez, Matthew Chavez and wife, Nicole, Marshall Chavez and...

May 11, 2017

Gloria Faye Miller, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born in September of 1931, in Old Glory, TX, to Quant and Pearl Caudle. She grew up with her three sisters, Vonnell, Doris, and Mary Jo, who were life-long friends. Gloria graduated from Whiteface High School, in Whiteface, TX and continued her education at Eastern New...

May 11, 2017

Frederick Hunger, 74, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on May 11, 2017. He entered this world on August 15, 1942 in Newton, NJ, born to Frederick and Lois Hunger. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hunger; mother, Lois Hunger; daughter, Heidi Chowning nee Hunger and husband, Steve (Corrales, NM); sister, Eileen Kusnirik nee Hunger...

May 10, 2017

June A. Brunner, born October 6, 1933, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, in Albuquerque, NM on May 10, 2017.  She was born in Washington D.C. to Elmer E. Brown and Josephine Berman.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William Francis Brunner, Sr. on March 9, 2009.  She is survived...

May 10, 2017

Ruth Meadows, age 87, raised in Mesilla New Mexico, and lived most of her life in Albuquerque.  Ruth, a devoted wife and loving mother, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Ruth was known for her creativity, love of music and enjoyed the great outdoors.  Ruth graduated from New Mexico State University in 1951 with a degree...

May 10, 2017

Lucia (Lucy) Helena Baca Metzner, born November 18, 1926 died on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Lucy was born in Albuquerque and raised in Bosque, NM. She graduated from Belen High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bernie Metzner; daughter, Barbara Ann Metzner-Garcia; and granddaughter, Siobhan Garcia. She is also preceded in death by...

May 10, 2017

Mollie Herrera, 91, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Clyde Herrera; son, Clyde Herrera, Jr.; and beloved grandson, Moises Herrera. She was born in El Guache, NM, to Carlos and Amalia Salazar.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria...