Obituaries

Joelle Yvonne Baca

Apr 3, 2017

Joelle Yvonne Baca, age 30 years and two months, passed to the next life on April 3rd, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Maurice (Steele) and Connie Jo; her grandmothers, Connie and Betty; her twin sister, Juliette; her half-sister, and half-brother, Amber, and Sterling; her uncles, Nicky, Mel, Forrest; aunt, Barbara Jean; her cousins, Jimmy, Jennifer, Jeremy, Jayme, Adam,...

Ernest A. "Ernie" Fresquez

Apr 3, 2017

ERNIE, the Quiet Man Ernie Fresquez passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. Ernie was born November 7, 1927 to Catalina and Manuel Fresquez on a small farm about five miles north of Roswell, New Mexico. He was the sixth of eight children: Elfides married to Tony Gallegos (4 boys); Corine married to John Gaona (3 boys); Willie married to...

Maria Ratner

Apr 3, 2017

Maria Ratner, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 3, 2017. She entered this world in 1936 in Athens, Greece, born to Sotirios and Demetra Diamantopoulos. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Albert Ratner; daughter, Melinda Ratner; son, Andrew Ratner and wife, Carrie-Ann; grandchildren, Alexander and Talia Cohen; as well...

Richard Sheridan

Apr 3, 2017

Richard Sheridan went home on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Susan Sheridan of 37 years of marriage. Richard had been an aspiring actor having attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and then off to Hollywood, CA. His best opportunity was to work on the Elvis Presley 1968 TV...

Dorothy Wright

Apr 3, 2017

Dorothy Wright, 79, of Albuquerque went home to be with our Lord on April 3, 2017. A beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, and everyone's Angel on Earth will be dearly missed by all. Dorothy will forever be held in the hearts of all that she encountered. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Glenn D....

Deborah Ann Carroll

Apr 3, 2017

February 24, 1960 – April 3, 2017

Debbie Carroll has passed away due to a struggle with cancer. Services were held at North Church April 6th at 5:30 p.m.

Our beloved sister, aunt and mother… You will be missed and fondly remembered.

“Behold! I tell you a mystery; We shall not all sleep,...

Louise G. Messina

Apr 2, 2017

Louise G. Messina, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 42 years, died Sunday, April 2, 2017. She is survived by her children, Joseph F. Messina, Mary Anne Messina, and Frank C. Messina; grandchild, Francesca Messina-Cortez; sister-in-law, Phyllis Marra; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Messina; sister, Christine...

Robert "Bob" Lane

Apr 2, 2017

Robert "Bob" Lane, 73, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at home on April 2, 2017. Robert was a Vietnam Navy Veteran. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Master's Degree and went on to work as a physical education teacher and coach at Jefferson Middle School for 28 years. He is survived by his wife...

Barbara Macy

Apr 2, 2017

Barbara Macy, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on April 2, 2017. She entered this world on March 7, 1939 in Quincy, KS, born to Thomas and Eva Sutton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Macy; and her parents and sister, Anita Bruce. She is survived by her daughters,...

Heidi Hensley

Apr 2, 2017

In the early morning hours of April 2, 2017, our sweet and tenacious girl, Heidi C. Hensley, unexpectedly drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Heidi was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on May 2, 1969. She is survived by her parents, Fred and Cindy Luetters; her brother, Steve Luetters; her sister, Debbie Luetters Siegel, and her...

Isabelle Lucille Gold

Apr 2, 2017

Isabel Lucille Gold passed peacefully on April 2, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at age of 88. She is survived by her two daughters, Norma Gold Rossner and Annette Gold-Dalton; son-in-law's, David Rossner, Joseph Dalton; sister, Betty Louise Gold; her grandchildren, Benjamin Wallace Rossner and Abigail Rose Gold Romero, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by...

Shirley W. Wallace

Apr 2, 2017

Shirley W. Wallace, age 86, dedicated wife and mother, passed away April 2, 2017. Shirley was a military wife of 60+ years and was a part of the family support group for the U.S. Army throughout her husband's career. She was known for her charitable work throughout her life volunteering at Philmont Scout Ranch for 10 years. Shirley served as...

Harold Halbig

Apr 2, 2017

Harold Halbig, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque died Sunday, April 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patricia; sons, Randy Halbig and wife, Anita, Kevin Halbig and wife, Sarah, and Dana Halbig and wife, Katrina; three grandchildren, Aaron Halbig and wife, Courtney, Amber Halbig, and Emily Halbig; two great-grandchildren, Finnegan and Shepherd Halbig; sister, Cora...

James T. Smith

Apr 1, 2017

James T. Smith, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 45 years, went to be with the Lord, April 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko (Kay) Smith; children, daughter Mary McKenna and son Talbot Smith (and spouses); grandchildren, Katie Aguirre, Trevor Smith, and Parker Smith. He was born in 1931 in Glenolden, PA to Talbot L. and...

Martin Gabriel Lovato

Mar 31, 2017

Michael O'Daniel

Mar 31, 2017

Michael O'Daniel, 13, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed at his home on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was born to Matthew O'Daniel and Jennifer Richardson on May 21, 2003 in Albuquerque. Michael played soccer and football, and he recently took up karate. He also enjoyed fishing, biking and hiking. He was a thrill seeker and loved roller coasters and extreme...

Mary Roybal

Mar 31, 2017

Mary Roybal, 91, beloved mother, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2017. She was born July 20, 1925 in Dixon, New Mexico to Jose and Erminia Valdez. In 1941, Mary graduated from Menaul High School in Albuquerque. She married Manuel Roybal of Pojoaque, NM in 1948 at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. They...

Robert Charles Ashcraft

Mar 31, 2017

Robert Charles Ashcraft, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017. Robert was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his sisters, Brenda Crow, Anita Gentry, her husband, Billy, Dina Cilke, her husband, Thomas, Bernadette Apodaca, her husband, Gene; his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Stanforth, her husband, Rick; and two sons, Steven Ashcraft, Hunter Stanforth; and...

Craig Tays

Mar 31, 2017

S Craig Tays, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully departed life on earth March 31, 2017. Craig's love for life as a free spirit and artist brought positive energy to everything he touched. He loved his friends and made them feel special. He was always in a good mood and a great listener. His love for music and New...

Robert H. Parnell

Mar 30, 2017

Robert H. Parnell, born December 7, 1943 in Hatch, New Mexico to James and Louise Parnell, passed away March 30, 2017. Robert graduated from Western New Mexico University in 1965. He went on to teach math and science at Bayard Cobre High School and became the superintendent of the Des Moines Schools system at the age of 26. He later...