Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Jane Rodgers Mechenbier passed away peacefully surrounded by her children in her home on February 5, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She took pride in being a native New Mexican. Her husband of 58 years, Jerry, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Ron) Williams of Sandy,...

Feb 5, 2017

Rosemary Margaret Brady Garcia died on February 5, 2017. She was born in Toledo, OH on January 19, 1930, moved to Springer, New Mexico as a young girl and soon moved to Albuquerque, where she spent the remainder of her life. Rosemary is survived by her daughter, Kathy Garcia; her special friend, Carol Zink, of Corrales; her five sons, John...

Feb 5, 2017

John Ayala entered into rest peacefully February 5, 2017. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and dear friend, he was loved by many. John was from South Broadway, he entered this world December 7, 1933. On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1954, John married Ana Sanchez to begin a family in Albuquerque. He was an Army veteran who served his country...

Feb 5, 2017

William Maurice (Bill) Clithero died February 5, 2017. Bill was a resident of Albuquerque for almost 41 years and is survived by his wife, Anna Jo Clithero; his daughters Lucy Rosen of Bluffton, South Carolina, Molly Massen of Asheville, North Carolina and Amy Clithero of Albuquerque, New Mexico; stepson, Jeff Stanish of Potomac, Maryland; granddaughters Samantha and Hannah and step...

Feb 4, 2017

Dennison, June June Dennison, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, William Dennison; her parents, Henry Logan and Edna Logan Adams; her brothers, Staley and Alvin Logan; and her sister, Frances Thompson. She was a kind and loving woman...

Feb 4, 2017

Jerry R. Chapman, age 82, a 20 year resident of Los Lunas was taken by his creator on February 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, friend, supporter and devoted companion of 38 years whom he named Kate. Children; Mindy, Ken and wife Martha and Eric. Grandchildren; Michelle, Dieter, Katy and husband John, Erica, and Michael. Great-grandchildren; Michaela,...

Feb 4, 2017

Dora Alice McBride, 91 was called to her eternal resting place on February 4, 2017. Formerly of Mauldin, South Carolina, Dora lived the last 3 years of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on May 19, 1925 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, the daughter of Arthur W. Clineburg and Edith M. Ellsworth Clineburg, graduating from Tecumseh High School in...

Feb 4, 2017

Mary Louise Hilderbrand entered this world in 1925. She was born to Gervis L. and Mildred M. Hilderbrand in Enid, OK. She entered her eternal rest on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Mary Louise was truly a forerunner of women in her time. She attended Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College to complete her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1947 and...

Feb 4, 2017

Sue M. Daulton, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2017. Sue was born in northwest Arkansas on January 16, 1926 to Charles and Edna Marshall. After spending her early childhood in Rogers, AR, her family moved to Albuquerque in 1938. With the exception of a year at Christian College in Missouri, she spent the rest of her life in...

Feb 4, 2017

Edna Earl Hatchell, age 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born March 21, 1917 in Cordell, OK to W.L. Simpson and Euphie Simpson. Edna was a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Neal Hatchell; and grandson, Zeke Hatchell. Edna is survived by her...

Feb 4, 2017

Alice Marie Arsenault (Dennison) was born on May 10, 1930 and passed away peacefully on February 4, 2017. Alice is survived by her seven children, Ed Arsenault and Annett Gomez of Killeen, TX, Nikki Joseph and husband John of Albuquerque, NM, Alana Bennett and husband Russ of Modesto, CA, Roylene Mills and husband Les of Rio Rancho, NM, Joe Hughes...

Feb 4, 2017

Vince Budris, 68, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He entered this world on March 8, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Budris and Albina Blake; his father-in-law, Leo Aguilar; and brother-in-law, Jim Boggio. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Budris;...

Feb 4, 2017

Petra V. Urvanejo passed away February 4, 2017. Rosary will be recited Friday, February 10, 9:30 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400

Service Details

Friday, February 10th, 2017, 9:30am, Queen of Heaven...

Feb 3, 2017

Doris Pace Craig, 90, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of February 3, 2017, after an extended illness. Beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 68 plus years, John A. Craig; her daughters, Sandra Jo McKenzie of Lawrence, KS, and Karen Sue Pierson of Bosque Farms; and her son, John A. Craig, Jr. of...

Feb 3, 2017

Kenneth E. Weidner was born in Akron, OH on September 11, 1923. A principled and devoted Christian man, full of grace, great dad, grandpa and friend. Kenneth passed away on a Friday afternoon February 3, 2017. He was 93. Ken was an only child born to George and Eva Weidner. He is survived by his four children, Scott, Carol, Doug...

Feb 3, 2017

Dr. William M. Seymour, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. Bill was born May 24, 1930 in Hillsboro, Illinois, to local pharmacist Harold Raymond Seymour and his wife Celia (Scinitches) Seymour. Bill wasthe oldest of four children and had two sisters, Anna Marie and Betty Jo, and a brother, Harold. Bill's father played baseball with him almost...

Feb 2, 2017

Eddie Barreras, Jr., 45, and Mary Catherine Lovato, 69, passed away February 2, 2017. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside. Mass will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque,...

Feb 2, 2017

Eddie Barreras, Jr., 45, and Mary Catherine Lovato, 69, passed away February 2, 2017. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside. Mass will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque,...

Feb 2, 2017

Elliott Smid, 3, beloved son passed away on February 2, 2017. He entered this world on September 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Marc Thompkins and Nicole Smid. He is survived by his mother Nicole Smid; father Marc Thompkins; sisters Jasmine and Jessica Smid; and half brother Marc Thompkins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 3,...

Feb 2, 2017

Juanita Marie Cook, age 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983 died Thursday, February 2, 2017. She is survived by her son, Mark A. Cook and wife, Rose of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Joan Cook of Ottumwa, IA; grandchildren, Sheri Weber and husband, Fernando, Scot Cook and wife, Stephanie, Cheryl McLuckie and husband, Greg, and Michelle Gritzalis and husband, Niko; eleven great-grandchildren,...