Obituaries

Apr 27, 2017

Emo Jean Aguilar, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Thursday, April 27, 2017.

She is survived by her children, Michael J. Aguilar and wife, Sondra, Lewis A. Aguilar and wife, Michelle Lieberman, Georgia Mae Crabtree and husband, Dwight L., Patsy A. Aguilar, Nancy G. Nix and husband, David L., and Donna J. Aguilar; 12...

Apr 27, 2017

Daniel R. O’Shea, age 89, World War II veteran, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2017.  He is preceded in death by Jean, his wife of 67 years.  He is survived by his son, Daniel.  Dan enlisted in the US Army before high school graduation and proudly served his...

Apr 26, 2017

David Schaub, age 59, was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend. David passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 26, 2017. He entered this world on July 12, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wendelin and Dorothy Schaub. He is survived by his daughter, Ariel Schaub and daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Joseph Montiel; son, Nicholas Schaub; four...

Apr 26, 2017

Martin, Jack M.

Jack M. Martin, age 85, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He is survived by his children, Cheryl A. Martin, Norma L. Martin and spouse, Mike Tapia, John A. Martin and wife, Chris, Dale W. Martin and wife, Gail, and Jack M. Martin, Jr. and partner, Melody; two grandchildren, Breana...

Apr 25, 2017

Kit Duane Francis II, (KJ) of Albuquerque, NM passed away on April 25, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Santa Fe, NM.  Sadly, he was only 24 years old.

KJ was born on October 7, 1992, in Norfolk VA; the son of Roberta Lowery Kees and Kit Francis.  He...

Apr 25, 2017

Lt. Col. Harold “Jet” Jetter USAF Ret. a long-time resident of Albuquerque and Payson, AZ, went to be with our Lord taking his last flight into the beautiful western sunset on April 25, 2017.   Jet was born on a farm in Trosky, Minnesota on May 26, 1921.  He joined the Army National Guard at age...

Apr 25, 2017

Nathaniel Davis Joiner Jr. went to join his wife, Trena Therese Marsh-Joiner April 25, 2017. He lived seven decades serving his country, family, community and above all else, God.

Joiner, 71, was born February 9, 1946 in Tallulah, Louisiana. He was a true southern gentleman. He believed in traditional values,  such as, seeing someone in need and...

Apr 25, 2017

Guadalupe Griego, 89, a loving and dedicated mother, born in Las Vegas, NM and a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Tuesday April 25, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio “Tony” Griego in 1982. “Lupe” is the eldest of nine siblings and was also preceded in death by her brother, Benjamin; mother, Agripina and father,...

Apr 25, 2017

Jacob D. Barboa, “Jake” died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 82.

Jake is survived by his wife, Marion Barboa; children, Arlette Reynolds and husband, Buddy Reynolds, and Lynnette Barboa and husband, Paul Rusnock. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Laurette Leigh Barboa. He is...

Apr 25, 2017

Frances Davis Bratton was born on October 15, 1932, in Pueblo, CO and died peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM on April 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Davis and May Elizabeth Darrington Davis; and her husband, Howard C. Bratton. She is survived by her sister, Laura Davis Lindsay of Bremerton, FL; Howard...

Apr 24, 2017

Lauri Hobus, 59, of Gettysburg, South Dakota, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on Monday, April 24, 2017, following a brief illness.

She was born in Gettysburg, SD, on March 12, 1958, to Maurice E. and Ruth (Nold) Hobus. Lauri attended Pleasant View and Lebanon Schools, and graduated from Hoven...

Apr 24, 2017

Belisandro Mares, 94, born in Black Lake, NM and longtime resident of Albuquerque NM, died Monday, April 24, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; son, Gary; daughter, Michele Boland;  son-in-law, John Boland; daughter,  Janelle Howe; grandchildren, Sam Mares (Brianne), Victoria Boland, Andrea Howe, Rio Mares, Winston Howe and Matthew Boland; great-grandchildren, Jayden Howe, Myah Drummond and...

Apr 24, 2017

Anthony James “Tony” Donato

8/27/65 – 4/24/17

Son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, at peace at last. Tony was a kind, loving soul who was devoted to his family and friends. He left behind three children he treasured, Heather Wood and husband, Tyrone, Robin Varela and husband, Vincent, and Anthony Donato. He was blessed with...

Apr 24, 2017

Florence Alexander, age 104, died April 24, 2017.  Rosary will be recited Friday, April 28, 2017, 8:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 a.m., both at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE.   Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Apr 23, 2017

Lt. Col. Henry (Hank) H. Whitney, Army National Guard, Ret., age 96, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, Hank was preceded in death by his wife, Louise.

Lt. Col. Whitney served in active service from February 1941 to December 1945 as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army Air...

Apr 23, 2017

Clyde D. "Buzz" Babcock, 92, died Sunday, April 23, 2017.

He is survived by his children, Thomas L. Babcock, Steven R. Babcock, William D. Babcock; and partner, Norman F. Strizek, David J. Babcock, and Linda R. Riley, and partner, Gina Rhodes; four grandchildren, Todd Szpunar, and wife, Wendy, Rachel Szpunar, Noah Babcock and wife, Donna, and Steven...

Apr 23, 2017

Janice D. Bushee, 74, died April 23, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; her children, David Bushee and wife, Lise and Debora Russell and husband, Marc; grandson, Randy Bushee and fiance, Terra; and many other family and friends.  Mrs. Bushee was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Jane Hanely; and her brother, Jimmy.  ...

Apr 22, 2017

Anna J. Goodridge, 76, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Anna was a teacher in Albuquerque for many years. She loved teaching children and especially enjoyed teaching art. She was a member of the Placitas Creative Spirits Art Group and displayed her art in local galleries. She is survived by a brother in Indiana and a sister in Nevada...

Apr 22, 2017

Donald K. Hughes, 75, loving husband, father and brother passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017.  Donald was a long haul truck driver who visited almost every state in his 50 years on the road.  He enjoyed sharing stories of his adventures on the road and riding his Harley with his wife of 51 years.  He was always quick to...

Apr 22, 2017

Allen Edwin Rasmussen, 89, joined the Lord on April 22, 2017. Allen was born in Platte, SD to Adolph Emmaus and Bertha Eleanor (Thomson) Rasmussen on June 29, 1927; he was raised on the family farm southwest of Platte and attended public school in Platte and later studied chemistry at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD where he met...