Macen Holderman, 17, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Macen was born in Somerset, Kentucky to Clay and Shawna Bieker Holderman. He is survived by his parents; three siblings, his twin brother, Jack Holderman, J. Cole Holderman and Tessa Holderman; grandparents, W. Cole Holderman, Sharon Newberg, Dr. William and Carolyn Bieker; great-grandmother, Vashti...
Albinita "Bea" or "BeBe" Downey left to fly with the angels on September 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. Bea was born in the mining camp of Koehler, NM in 1938 to Emilio and Georgia Martinez who have both preceded her in death. She had ten siblings, Abran Martinez, Celestino Martinez, Catherine Gallegos, Victoria Gonzales (all passed), Mary Gomez, Alice...
Jack Harlow, 74, beloved Husband Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on September 26, 2016. He entered this world in 1942 and was born to John and Rosalie Harlow in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife Deborah Harlow; sons Vincent Aiello and Troy Harlow; daughter Amber Merritt and husband Larry; daughter Tya...
Michael Eugene Malone, born August 14, 1945 in Stroud, Oklahoma, died peacefully at home on Sunday September 25, 2016. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force who honorably served for more than 20 years. Legend has it, his birth ended the war in Europe. The doctor stepped out of the delivery room to fire a celebratory shotgun...
Albuquerque - Catherine Ann Purley, 72, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Gentiva Hospice Facility in Albuquerque, NM less than a month after she was diagnosed with an incurable cancer. She leaves behind cousins, Pamela Watson-Jones of Wales and Donna Ross of Huntington Beach, CA, as well as the Purley family of Laguna Pueblo. She will also be missed by...
David Alan Crouse went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2016. He was born in Indiana to Robert and Hazel Crouse. David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Connie; children, Nathaniel and Stacey; mother, Hazel Crouse; brother, James Crouse; sisters, Linda Dyer and Carol (Greg) Greathouse; sister-in-law, Lupe Crouse; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...
Helen Cobb, age 73, passed away September 24, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Tracey Roberson of New Mexico, Carrie Madeaux of Florida; sister, Sally Chiocca of Virginia; and grandsons, Quentin and Graham Roberson. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 29, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at Los Altos Christian Church, 11900 Haines Ave. Memorial contributions may be made...
Thomas A. Sandford, age 79, died September 24, 2016 in Albuquerque after an extended fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born and raised on a farm near Milford, MI and his early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse. He obtained a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MS degree in Applied Mechanics from Michigan State University. He...
Perry Bedford Russell, LCdr USN, passed away September 24, 2016 enjoying the late summer sun at Ute Lake. A native Texan, he was born to Prentiss A. and Lois Rachel (Brown) Russell on September 27, 1932. He was raised in Breckenridge and Waxahachie. He later joined the Navy and was fortunate enough to have seen much of the world. Just...
Harry W. Dorcas peacefully passed away at his home on September 24, 2016 surrounded by his devoted family. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Etta Jo; son Russell (his wife Melissa,Granddaughter Ashley Fessler (her husband Daniel, great grandchildren Silas & Selah) granddaughter Asia,and grandson Solomon),son Eric "Rick" (his wife Luella, grandson Corey), David (his wifeTerri, granddaughter...
Whitaker, Richard Jackson "Jack" Whitaker, 75, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. Jack was born in Truscott, TX but was a resident of Albuquerque since 1969. Jack was known to many of his friends as "Big Jack" and "Poppie" to his grandkids. His passion for hunting and fishing along with his southern charm, sense of humor, and strong political opinion...
Ellen Mae Weimer, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Ellen was born to William Pratt and Anna Booth in Camden, NJ. She attended Collingswood High School, Class of 1943. Ellen married Robert Edgar Weimer Sr. on December 27, 1947 and moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1954. Together they raised three children. She became a member of the...
Karen Borselli Gibbs, following a mighty battle with cancer, has gone home to God. She was 59 and was born in January 1957. Karen passed peacefully in her sleep on September 23rd at home with her husband, George and her two children, Cameron and Valerie, at her bedside. Karen loved the desert and was a strong volunteer with Albuquerque's Open...
It is with profound sorrow that her family announces the loss of their matriarch, Elsie McConnell. Elsie passed on September 23, 2016 - just one week shy of her 94th birthday - in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by much of her family. Elsie was born in 1922 into a pioneer family in Mountainair, New Mexico, moving often with the winds of...
Martha "Liz" Bowerman, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for over 55 years, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Martha grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father called her "Lizzie", a German term of endearment, giving her the nickname Liz. She's been known as such ever since. Liz moved to Albuquerque in her...
William A. "Bill" Bryce passed away on September 22, 2016 at the age of 73. Bill was an avid fisherman and a friend to all who knew him. He cherished his time on the golf course, camping in the Jemez wilderness, and helping friends build and perfect their cabins in the woods. Bill was a native Albuquerque resident born on...
Howard Allen Jenkins, born in Clovis, NM October 10, 1934, eighth child of Richard Thomas Jenkins (1886-1962) and Jessie James Jenkins (1892-1976), who were early Twentieth Century pioneers in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas, died September 22, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Allison F. Jenkins Francoeur of Denver, CO; sons, Dumrongsak L. Jenkins and wife Tina of...
Teresa Gillooly, 53, formerly of Fountain, Colorado, passed away September 21, 2016 in New Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Stanley Brown. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Gillooly; her sons, Christopher King and Zackary Gillooly; her mother, Carolyn Brown; brother, Jimmy Brown; sisters, Diane Wuest, Sherry...
Mary M. Gunther Berg, 97, beloved mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1919 in Gentry, AR to George and Lulu Hindman. She is survived by her son, Don Gunther of Joplin, MO; her daughter, Karen (Doug) Hill of Clovis, NM; her grandson, Chris Hill of Joppa, MD;...
Joan McCarty, Albuquerque businesswoman, passed away on September 21, 2016. Born, November 30, 1941, in Titonka Iowa, she moved with her family to Albuquerque at age seven and made a wonderful life for all, as a loving granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Joan was the hardest of workers, owning and operating restaurants (part of the original Mac's Steak...