Gertrude Fern Griego
Jun 28, 2016
Our beloved Mother, Gertrude Fern Griego, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. We, her family, are grateful to have been with her as she went through the final stage of preparing for her journey that, as she believed and embraced, was to return to her Heavenly Father, and to be reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas E. Griego...
Rosalie A. Merritt
Jun 28, 2016
Rosalie Merritt, 62, beloved Sister, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on June 28, 2016. She entered this world on November 28, 1953 in Yokohama, Japan, born to Bolivar Atanasio and Mitsuko Tsuchya. She is survived by her father, Bolivar Atanasio; brother, Ivan Vice; husband, Mark Merritt; daughter, Michelle and her husband, Allan Knudsen; son,...
Lydia T. Gallegos
Jun 27, 2016
Gallegos, Lydia Lydia T. Gallegos, 91 years old, passed away Monday morning, June 27, 2016. An Albuquerque resident for 69 years, she was born to Camilo and Sofia Trujillo of Chimayo, NM on March 25, 1925. She attended John Hyson Memorial Grade School in Chimayo and Allison James Junior High in Santa Fe. Lydia and her husband, Manual A. Gallegos,...
Mark Alan Diamond
Jun 27, 2016
Mark Alan Diamond passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 27, 2016 from complications with liver cancer. He was 69 years of age. Born April 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta and Bernard Diamond. Alongside his wife, Ellen, Mark founded Mark Diamond's Jewelers, a local, family owned jewelry store serving Albuquerque...
Floyd Richard "Dick" Owens
Jun 26, 2016
Floyd Richard "Dick" Owens, 92, beloved husband and father, went to be in Heaven with the Lord, passing away peacefully on June 26, 2016. Dick was born in Pasadena, California on November 25, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary "Sue" Francis Owens; son, Thomas Leon Owens; grandson, Dean Edward Owens; and sisters, Ailene...
Laura Darlene Tidwell
Jun 26, 2016
Laura Darlene Tidwell, 62, passed on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Liliana Shreve. She is survived by her brother, John Shreve and his wife, Jeannie; their six children; and 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by several relatives, friends and neighbors. As a young woman Laura...
Robert Lee Seely
Jun 26, 2016
Robert Lee Seely, 91, of Albuquerque, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He is survived by his children, Robert C. Seely, Michael Seely, Patricia Miller, Jane Palmer and husband, Charles, and Sandra Abarr and husband, Gregg; and many loving grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Ruth Jeanette Seely and Mary...
Maxine McDowell
Jun 26, 2016
Maxine McDowell passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. Maxine was born to Joseph and Loretta Miller on April 18, 1921 in the small farming community of Mt. Clair, Nebraska. In 1940 Maxine married Grady Barlow in Denver, Colorado with whom she had two children. Later she married Jack McDowell and in 1968 they moved to Albuquerque, the place she would...
Gloria G. Marsinkavage
Jun 26, 2016
Gloria G. Marsinkavage, age 83, passed away June 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Chandler and husband Mike of Albuquerque, NM and Michelle Toland and husband Doug of Marlborough, MA; brother, Gari Gatwood and sister-in-law Gun of Acton, MA; nieces, Christine Munson and husband Christopher and Susan Landgren and husband Randy; and former...
Carrie Lou Skolnick
Jun 25, 2016
Carrie Lou Skolnick, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Saturday, June 25, 2016. Carrie was born September 25, 1922 in Fayette County, Georgia to Ira McCoy and Viola Massengale McCoy. She was reared in Davenport, Iowa, graduating from Davenport High School in 1940. In August1945, she married Larry Edwards. They and their two young children moved to Albuquerque...
Michael William Carroll
Jun 25, 2016
Michael William Carroll, age 57, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Sussanne Carroll of Albuquerque; sister, Sandi Lada and husband, Leon of Castle Rock, CO; brother, Skip Carroll of Rio Rancho, NM; nieces and nephews, Shawn Prochazka, Nichole Hockett, Shasta Carroll-Sonnabend, Tiffany Carrillo, and Edward "D.J." Carroll;...
Falba M. Hannett
Jun 25, 2016
December 29, 1922 - June 25, 2016 An ever gracious lady to the last, in the early afternoon of Saturday, June 25, 2016 - a time that would impose the least inconvenience on the much loved children and devoted healthcare workers who were with her at the end - Falba Exum Murphy Hannett slept away at the age of 93...
Cassandra Lynn Hutchison
Jun 24, 2016
Beloved daughter, sister, mother, niece, friend and fiancé, passed away on June 24, 2016. She was born July 16, 1986 in Ft. Hood TX to James and Pamela Hutchison. She entered this world on a Wednesday night. Just shy of 10 lbs. she was twice the size of the other babies in the nursery. A year later she became big...
Gary Leon King
Jun 24, 2016
Gary Leon King, 73, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and brother was born in Manila, Arkansas on June 30, 1942 and departed from this world on June 24, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gary was a US Marine and retired from Sandia National Labs. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Shelia Jolliff King; daughter and son-in-law,...
Restie A. Sandoval
Jun 24, 2016
Restie A. Sandoval, beloved husband, grandfather, brother and nino, was called home by his Maker on June 24, 2016 after a long illness. Restie is survived by his daughter, Cecilia (Kiki) Sandoval; six grandsons, Eric and Paul Madrid, Noah Trujillo, Art Questas, and Daniel and Scott Sandoval; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and 17 Godchildren. Restie was preceded in death by...
Earl David "Dave" Tonkinson
Jun 24, 2016
Earl David "Dave" Tonkinson, Jr., age 78, returned home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2016. He was a loving father, dedicated teacher, and prime example of a genuinely kind and compassionate human being. He was born in Weatherford, OK on December 11, 1937. He lived his life serving others, and you'd be hard-pressed to remember a...
Brett Anthony Velarde
Jun 24, 2016
Brett Anthony "Niner" Velarde, age 24, a loving son, husband and father, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of five years, Rebecca Bunker; his son, "little man" Damian Velarde; mother, Judy Ramos and husband Michael; father, Michael Velarde and wife Kim; siblings, Brandon, Brooklyn and...
Chavela K. Sena-Sanchez
Jun 24, 2016
Chavela K. Sena-Sanchez, 39, of Albuquerque, passed away on June 24, 2016. Chavela was born July 29, 1976 in Denver, CO to LeRoy Sena and Mary Ann Johns-Sena. Chavela graduated from Thornton High School in 1994. She met her husband and lifelong love, Pascual Sanchez, the summer of her senior year. They married in 1997. Chavela gave birth to her...
Tara Fletcher
Jun 23, 2016
Tara Fletcher, 58, the love-of-my-life, passed away June 23, 2016. Tara worked for many years as an RN at Lovelace Medical Center, from 1981 to 1997, when her loving husband dragged her away from New Mexico for work. She continued nursing at locations in Hastings, MN, Austin, TX, and San Diego, CA, before returning to the Land of Enchantment in...
Jo Anne Spargo
Jun 23, 2016
Jo Anne Spargo, age 80, passed away on June 23, 2016, in Albuquerque. JoAnne was born to the late Russell King and Allie King on December 27, 1935. She married Richard (Rick) Spargo on December 27, 1956, and they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Rick survives her as well as her daughter, Cheryl De Candia; and her...