Theresa Padilla
Oct 14, 2016
Theresa Padilla, 64, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on October 14, 2016. She entered this world on March 18, 1952 in Cuba, NM, born to Gilbert and Gertrude Casaus. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Padilla; sons Lawrence Padilla, Jr (Donna), and Mark Padilla (Veronica); brothers, Ernie Casaus, and Jerry Casaus; sisters, Jean...
Humberto Chapa
Oct 13, 2016
Retired Sergeant Major Humberto (Beto/Bob) Chapa died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living, after battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. Mr. Chapa was born to Rafael and Amelia Chapa in Robstown, Texas on July 23rd, 1937. He spent 30 years in the US Army and was a decorated veteran. He served in multiple Special Forces (Airborne) Groups as...
Patricia Helen Burgert
Oct 13, 2016
Patricia Helen Burgert, age 88, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away October 13, 2016. Patricia was born on September 22, 1928 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, the first of nine children of Catherine and James Hollahan. She met her husband-to-be, Theodore Burgert, while he was stationed in Newfoundland with the US Air Force. Patricia moved to New York to marry...
Lucille M. Donaldson
Oct 13, 2016
Lucille M. Donaldson, age 87, born in Iowa October, 1929. Returning to heaven October, 2016. She had three children, seven grandkids, and ten great-grandchildren. Her youth was spent in Iowa, moving to Arizona in her teens and then to Southern California to finish her schooling. Lucille was a full charge bookkeeper for many years, sometimes holding down three jobs to...
John L. Jenkins
Oct 12, 2016
John L. Jenkins, Major (Ret), U.S Marine Corps, 87, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on October 12, 2016. He was born in Austin, TX on November 29, 1928 to Edwin Jenkins and Elrena Twidwell Jenkins. He was raised by his grandparents on a truck farm in Henly, TX, where he learned a love and appreciation for growing things....
Ada Pieroni
Oct 12, 2016
Ada Pieroni, age 76, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, joined our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Ada graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1958. She was married to the love of her life, Humbert, for 49 years. Ada was a loving mother and wife. She raised two amazing and successful children, Father Christopher Pieroni and Allison Pieroni-Menicucci....
James M. Andre MD
Oct 12, 2016
James Marvin Andre passed away at home with family at his side on October 12, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 22, 1932. He attended a catholic convent school in Destrehan, Louisiana where he was taught by nuns of the Sisters of Saint Mary and served as an altar boy, finishing only the...
Lukas Gabriel Bennett
Oct 11, 2016
Lukas Gabriel Bennett, age 15, died as a result of complications from wisdom teeth surgery on October 11, 2016. Lukas was born April 26, 2001 in Atlanta, GA, and he died in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Bennett of Albuquerque; his father, Thomas Bennett of Atlanta; and his brother and sister, Remy Osborn and Gigi Osborn...
Klaura Cecilia "Kay" Gerard
Oct 11, 2016
Klaura (Kay) Cecilia Gerard passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on January 4, 1926 in Thunder Butte, SD and was the daughter of the late Stanley (Oglala Sioux) and Emily (Sisseton-Whapaton Sioux) Pugh. Her brother, Norman Pugh, and sister, Alyasmae Janvier, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Oglala Lakota...
Cathy Valdez
Oct 11, 2016
Cathy Valdez, 62, peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 11, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now resting with our Savior. Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Andres Casias; her brother, Richard Casias, and her nephew, David Vigil. She is survived by her husband, Ron Valdez; her daughter, Melissa Apodaca (Steve); two grandchildren,...
Jane B. Smith
Oct 11, 2016
Jane B. Smith, born as Aura Jane Burcham, entered the world on November 12, 1927 in Albuquerque, NM. She passed peacefully on October 11, 2016 at the age of 88. She was the daughter of Annette G. Burcham and John Carl Burcham, who was the principal of Stronghurst Elementary School, where Jane attended grade school. Her mother was a piano...
Breann Ashley Kalivoda
Oct 10, 2016
Breann Kalivoda, 28, beloved daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on October 10, 2016. She entered this world on August 21, 1988 in Albuquerque, NM, born to James and Monica Kalivoda. She is survived by her father, James; mother, Monica; sister, Kristin Vincent and husband Andy; nephews, Jacob and Austin; niece, Taylor; her brother, James, and his wife...
Frederick J. "Jack" Head
Oct 10, 2016
Frederick J. (Jack) Head passed away October 10, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 91. Jack was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Mabel and Heber Head on June 28, 1925. He graduated from Alamosa High School in 1943 and entered the US Army. As a radio operator in the 41st Infantry Division Artillery, Jack served in the Southern...
James Daniel Davis
Oct 10, 2016
Lt. Col. James Daniel Davis, 97, a resident of Albuquerque for 57 years, passed away on October 10, 2016. James is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Mary Davis; three children, Mary "Bo" Andrews, John Davis (Cheryl) of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Steinman (Steve) of Canyon, Texas, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. James was preceded...
Billie Ruth Koonce
Oct 10, 2016
Billie Ruth Koonce was born September 25, 1931, in Elk City, Oklahoma. She passed away on October 10, 2016, in Sun City, Arizona after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Hayes, Dr. Jack Alexander, Debra McLin, Dr. Sally McGill, and Richard Koonce; her grandchildren, Emily Risvold, Stephen Luadzes, Callie Noyes, Dustin Luadzers, Patrick Luadzers, Jonathan McLin,...
Ora Lucille Machacek Yaroshek
Oct 10, 2016
Ora Lucille Machacek Yaroshek, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, at North Ridge Special Care Center in Albuquerque. A native and longtime resident of Austin, Minnesota, Ora and her husband, Elmer Yaroshek, were career employees at George Hormel Corporation; and both, being part of "The Greatest Generation," served as U.S. Marines during World War II. They were...
Lt. Col. Darrell L. Howarth. (Ret.) USMC
Oct 10, 2016
Lt. Col. Darrell L. Howarth passed away in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his four children, Tom, Dan and Ben and Susan Kelly; his wife, Jeanette Harrell-Howarth; and her children, Renee Dixon and Tim and Kathy Dixon. He will be missed by his family and by his friends in the Marine Corps League. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Darlene Foster
Oct 9, 2016
Darlene Ann Foster, age 77, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter passed away after a courageous battle with illness on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Darlene shared a love of photography with her husband, Joe. They were happily married for 44 years. She gave her service to the Messiah Lutheran Church as well as serving as...
Susan F. Kramer
Oct 9, 2016
It is with great sadness the family of Susan F. Kramer announces her passing on October 9th at the age of 56. She was born in Philadelphia in 1959. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Jay M. Harrison and brother; Jeffrey Kramer and sister-in-law Jan Kramer and their daughter Grace of Dallas, Texas; as well as aunts,...
Pastor Dinah Baca
Oct 8, 2016
Pastor Dinah Baca went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for her eternal home on October 8, 2016. Dinah was preceded in death by her husband Pastor Marcimiliano Baca; her son, Paul Baca; her brother, Wilfred Sanchez; and sister, Amy Baca. She is survived by her children, Linda Darlene Pohl; Joyce; and her husband, William Arroyo and Ken...