Obituaries

Nov 20, 2016

Chester Sherman Gibson, known to all of us as Sherman Gibson, 96 years young, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Sherman was born in Padroni, Colorado on December 16, 1919 to Chester Hubert Gibson and Florence A. Straub. He is the 3rd oldest of the six children, his brothers, Fred and Robert, and sisters, Florence, Ruth and Velma. He is...

Nov 20, 2016

Marguerite Romero, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was promoted to glory on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Marguerite was known by her loving and welcoming nature and as a great hostess for family and friends who came to visit her home. She was born in Roswell, NM on August 5, 1927 to Conrad and Ethel Gallegos, and lived...

Nov 18, 2016

Otto F. Gaus, 77, passed away on November 18, 2016. Otto worked long term for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a CPA. He had a passion for jazz music, old books and decadent desserts. While living in Albuquerque, he developed a profound appreciation for Native American culture. Otto had a knack for engaging complete strangers in spirited conversations about religion...

Nov 18, 2016

Silver, Dorothy Basile Our beloved Dottie went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2016. Dottie began her journey in 1937 in Fort Worth, TX. She moved to Albuquerque in 1942 and graduated from Highland High School in 1955. After high school she worked for the FBI in Albuquerque and Minneapolis. Dottie joined the Navigators and...

Nov 18, 2016

Roderick Bernard Howard, 72, died Friday, November 18, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM. Rod was born July 27, 1944, in Dover, NH, to Elmer and Louise Howard. He joined the United States Air Force when he was 17-years-old and served four years of active duty at Amarillo Air Force Base. Rod graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor's degree...

Nov 18, 2016

Betty June Hoog, age 81, died on November 18, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Betty lived in Albuquerque, NM for over 50 years and was above all a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a loving mother who devoted her entire life to her children and husband of 63 years, Robert. Betty was a devout Christian and...

Nov 17, 2016

Mary Ann Vaughn, 61, died November 17, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Tony; her son, Curt; her grandsons, Raphael and Jonathan Vaughn; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth Mischung; and her sister, Judy Gillham. Mrs. Vaughn served our country in the United States Army....

Nov 17, 2016

Naydene Ruth Jones Plath, 86, known to all as "Mema" was born May 14, 1930 and passed away on November 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. (Wilbur) Jones and mother, Evelyn A. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John L. Plath; her brother, James W. Jones, Jr....

Nov 16, 2016

Gladys Wheelis, age 90, dedicated mother and wife, passed away on November 16, 2016 at home after a long illness. Gladys enjoyed working outside in the yard and loved children. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, JT Wheelis; her son, Ted Wheelis; three grandchildren, Brent Wheelis, Jennifer Campbell, Jeremy Wheelis; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may visit Saturday,...

Nov 16, 2016

Mary Helen O'Neil (Torres), age 73, a resident of Albuquerque NM, passed away on November 16, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. Mary was a fun, loving, generous person with an easy laugh and cheerful, warm personality. Mary is survived and will be dearly missed by the following immediate family members: sister, Tenaya...

Nov 15, 2016

Mary Ada Dunkley Dayvault passed away on November 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Concord, NC on December 14, 1924, to Thomas M. and Bertha K. Dunkley. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Thomas, Jr., and her husband, Ret. Lt. Col. Nevin E. Dayvault, USMC, of Concord, NC. After many duty stations, Nevin...

Nov 15, 2016

Barbara A. White of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Reno, Nevada, retired librarian, passed away November 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. White, in 2002. She is survived by two nieces; one nephew, all of the East Coast; five step-children, all of Reno, NV; and many dear friends. She was born July 31, 1922 to...

Nov 15, 2016

Paul (Pete) Douglas Seward, age 84, the rock of our family, passed away November 15, 2016. Pete was born in Dennison, TX in 1932 and spent his first few years on a homestead east of Estancia, NM. When he was around six years old, the family moved to Albuquerque. Pete graduated from Albuquerque High School, studied at UNM and was...

Nov 14, 2016

Emma A. De La O, age 85, friend, aunt and great-aunt passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. Emma was a resident of Ponderosa, NM. She was born in Cuba, NM, the last of Eduardo and Genara De La O's eight children. Emma is survived by her gracious care givers, Gloria and Michael Martinez; her young "buddy" Michael Rey Martinez; and...

Nov 14, 2016

Claire Marie Goldsmith (York), 92, died on Monday, November 14, 2016 in her room at the Beehive Assisted Living Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Claire had a stroke, was on hospice care, and was lovingly attended by her family and friends during the final week of her life. She was a lifelong advocate of education, woman's rights, compassionate medical care,...

Nov 14, 2016

Caroline Qualler, 88, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on November 14, 2016. She entered this world on July 4, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, born to Anthony (Tony) and Florence Bauer. She is survived by her husband, Earl Qualler; her daughters, Susan (Butch), Jean, Betty (Darin), and Cindy; her son, William (Nancy), and 41 grandchildren...

Nov 14, 2016

John Philip Murray, 87, died on November 14, 2016. A resident of Albuquerque since 1959, the Sanitary Engineer, native to Pelham Bay, the Bronx, was fond of billing himself as a "cultural missionary". John, the younger son of Rose Anne (neeMcAdam) and Philip Murray of County Monaghan, Ireland and New York City was born in NYC on December 7, 1928....

Nov 14, 2016

Audrey Jane Bridges, age 85, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Memorial donations may be made in Audrey's name to The Breast Cancer Foundation, http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ . FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500

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Nov 14, 2016

J.C. Hicks, age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 14, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred L. "Mylli" Hicks Zdunek and husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Estell L. Gilbert and husband, Andy, J Stephen Zdunek and wife, Andrea, and Molly Lindley and husband, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Alyse Zdunek, Jensen Gilbert, Nora Zdunek, Lily Lindley, and Christopher Lindley;...

Nov 13, 2016

Barbara J. Van Dongen, a life-long resident of Albuquerque passed away November 13, 2016. She was active in her educational studies. Her career as a teacher and librarian was a life time commitment. Her leadership was supported in her local and national affiliations. Barbara loved art, gardening, and the outdoors of New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Richard;...