Jose Leon "Leo" Gonzales
Nov 1, 2016
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear father, Jose Leon "Leo" Gonzales, on November 1, 2016. He was born in Lemitar, NM on May 22, 1921 to Hilario Julian and Priscilla (Benavidez) Gonzales. He was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the South Pacific....
Thomas C. "Tom" Melloy
Nov 1, 2016
Thomas C. (Tom) Melloy, born December 20, 1961, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with colon cancer on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Thomas and Benjamin and his step-children, Fernando and Nirvana. He is also survived by his parents, Charles and Jean Melloy; his siblings, Colleen, Pat, Bill...
Elizabeth H. Jones
Nov 1, 2016
Elizabeth H. Jones, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Jones; and her, daughter Jana Hardway. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Brad Jones; and six grandchildren, Austin Jones, Tyler Jones, Ryan Hardway, Brana Hardway, Bethany Stokes and Sarah Jones. Services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Sunset...
Bobby Joe Gonzales
Oct 31, 2016
Bobby Joe Gonzales, 64, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on October 31, 2016. He entered this world on October 19, 1952 in Artesia, NM, born to Erineo and Anita Gonzales. He is preceded in by death by his brothers, Eddie Gonzales and Jackie Gonzales. He is survived by his sisters, Enedina Santillan, Connie Valverde (Abel), Belen...
Judy Ann Valdez
Oct 31, 2016
Judy Ann Valdez, 58, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016, at her Albuquerque home. Judy was born September 30, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Joe and Mary Valdez. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, Class of 1976. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Kahuku, Hawaii, where she was affectionately known as Coach Judy. She is remembered for...
David A. Whiting
Oct 31, 2016
David A. Whiting, age 71, was called Home on Monday, October 31, 2016. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, David graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1963. Married Joan Baca on October 2, 1965. In 1967 he started Whiting Cleaners which is still family owned and operated to this day. Through his business his customers became friends that he enjoyed so...
Geraldine Mable "Geri" Becker
Oct 30, 2016
Long-time Albuquerque resident Geraldine "Geri" Mable Becker, age 94, passed on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Geri was born in Topeka, KS to John and Mable Hatcher and was the eldest of three children. She was married to Robert D. Becker on August 22, 1942 in Los Lunas, NM. With the help of her husband, together they raised two successful sons...
Robert O. "Bob" Rempert
Oct 29, 2016
Robert "Bob" Rempert, 85, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Catherine's in Albuquerque. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Diane (Richburg) Rempert; daughter, Kim (Steve) Hoberg of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Ken (Rebecca) Rempert of Richardson, TX, Brad (Carla) Rempert of Broomfield, CO, and Rob (fiance Kathy) Rempert of Rockledge, FL; grandchildren,...
Eva V. Torres
Oct 28, 2016
Eva V. Torres of Los Lunas died peacefully in her home on October 28, 2016 at 95 years of age. She had a strong faith in the Lord and the family is comforted knowing she is now at peace Eva was born on May 26, 1921, in Santa Rita, NM to Petrita and Emilio Vizcaino. Mrs. Torres was preceded in...
Jean Frances Whiting
Oct 28, 2016
Jean Frances Whiting, 79, beloved friend and neighbor, passed away on October 28, 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer. Jean was born on June 17, 1939 to Clifford (Red) Whiting and Jesse O. Carpenter Whiting in Fort Defiance, AZ. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1958 with a Bachelor of Education. Jean was a high school teacher in...
John Arthur Acevedo
Oct 28, 2016
John Arthur Acevedo, at age 70, went home to be with the Lord. He will be missed by so many friends, neighbors and family. We know he will remain with us in our hearts and memories and now loves us from heaven. He had a long career with Yellow Freight. He enjoyed fishing, the great outdoors and tinkering with old...
David Van Benschoten
Oct 27, 2016
David Van Benschoten, age 79, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away October 27, 2016. He was born in Tallman, NY on September 14, 1937 to Irene and Milton Van Benschoten. Dave was a man who loved his family, cooking, outdoor activities, country-music, and who never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Dulcie; his three children,...
William T. Coughlin
Oct 26, 2016
Albuquerque resident William Timothy Coughlin, 84, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2016. Bill Coughlin was born in Watertown, New York March 12, 1932 to Harriet M. Kitto and Francis G. Coughlin of Chaumont, NY. He was the youngest of his three brothers, Leonard (Mary), Lloyd (Hilda) and Frank (O'Dea). Bill lost his parents in a tragic automobile accident at...
Mary Dahl
Oct 26, 2016
Mary Dahl, the queen of the BeeHive home she resided in for the last years of her life, was known for dispensing the wisdom she gleaned over the 102 years that she lived on this Earth. Mary grew up in a simpler time and her life was rich despite meager beginnings. She was famous for educating all of the BeeHive...
Mary Al Summers
Oct 25, 2016
Mary Al Summers, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2016 at the age of 94. She was born at Cedar Hill, North Llano River, TX on February 20, 1922. After receiving her nursing degree in San Antonio, TX, she joined the U.S. Navy as an Ensign and served her country during WWII as a Navy Nurse, where she...
Toni Lyons
Oct 25, 2016
Antonette "Toni" Lyons, 65, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, passed over the horizon in the early morning of October 25, 2016. She entered this world on April 19, 1951 in Chicago, IL, born to George and Ann Lyons. She is survived by her husband, Paul Attermeier; daughter, Lauren and her husband Adam and beautiful three-month-old granddaughter, Fern; her mother;...
Don Powers
Oct 24, 2016
Don Powers, 71, our beloved husband and father, passed away on October 24, 2016. Don leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Joyce (Stringer) Powers; his son, Tom Powers and his wife Tess; daughter, Jennifer Hernandez and her husband Anthony; daughter, Rebecca Mulligan and her husband Bob. Don had seven grandchildren, Ellie Powers, Emily Powers,...
Bessie G. Moya
Oct 24, 2016
Bessie G. Moya, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, William (Billy) L. Moya, Sr.; three daughters, Beatrice L. (Tito) Chavez, Rita M. (Arthur) Machtinger, Louise M. (Anil) Stokes; and one son, Bill L. (Diane) Moya, Jr. Bessie is also survived by eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother-in-law,...
Don Louis Rost
Oct 23, 2016
Don Louis Rost, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died from complications from a fall on Sunday, October 23, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lea; daughters, Cynthia Gayle Sowa and husband, Peter of Knoxville, TN and Debra Layne Velarde and husband Bob of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ariane Sowa, Alexis Sowa, Bryn Sowa, Bari Sowa,...
Walter H. Clift
Oct 23, 2016
Walter H. Clift, 95, passed away Sunday, October 23. He is survived by his devoted wife, Martha; his daughter, Marsha Bol, and her husband, Michael Katz; his granddaughter, Cory Bol; and his cat, Cosmos, whom he called "Meow." Walter also leaves behind his many friends at Rio Grande Retirement Living. He was born and raised a farmer in Greenfield, Indiana,...