Obituaries

Patricia Ann Ellis (Pat) Marlowe

Sep 2, 2016

Patricia (Pat) Ann Ellis Marlowe, beloved wife of Robert Charles Marlowe, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2009; mother and grandmother; went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, September 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Wendy Marlowe-Green and Dawn Rodriguez; grandsons, Marcus and Donovan Rodriguez; sister-in-law, June Matt, and many nieces, nephews...

Rose Stacy

Sep 2, 2016

Rose Stacy, 90, passed away on September 2, 2016. In addition to bringing a lot of joy to many people, Rose was a dedicated high school biology teacher and felt everyone should make the world a better place. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Please visit our...

Edna Tacker

Sep 2, 2016

Edna Tacker, 86, our beloved mother, passed away on September 2, 2016. She was born on November 22, 1929 in Brownfield, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Burnett and daughter, Addie Moore. She is preceded in death by husband, Leroy Tacker. Services have taken place. Memorial donations may be made in Edna's name at ponderosachristiancamp.org. FRENCH - Wyoming...

Ronald L. Welch

Sep 2, 2016

Ronald L. Welch, 78, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 19, 1937 in Gallup, NM and grew up in Mentmore, NM. He was a 1955 graduate of Gallup High School. Upon graduation, he attended the University of New Mexico and studied mechanical engineering. Each summer, he returned home...

Jeanette J. Stuart

Sep 1, 2016

Jeanette J. Stuart (née Braun), age 84, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 1, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She entered this world on September 23, 1931 in Rochester, NY born to Edward and Constance Braun. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Norbert Stuart; sons James (Jennifer), Christopher (Valerie), Edward...

John Daniel Schelberg

Sep 1, 2016

John D. Schelberg died peacefully at his longtime home in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Los Alamos, NM; the son of Arthur and Margaret Schelberg, a nuclear physicist, who was then, working on the Manhattan Project, and a nurse, hired by the project. John spent much of his childhood in Los...

Eunice McKinney Miller

Sep 1, 2016

Eunice McKinney Miller, passed peacefully surrounded by family in her home in Albuquerque on September 1, 2016. She was born August 13, 1919 in Gibson, NM and spent her childhood years in Corrales. Eunice was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill McKinney; second husband, Roy Miller; son-in-law, Gene McCullough; parents, Hugh and Josephine Whiteman; brothers, Garret, Raymond, Rufus,...

Archie LaVerne Kerns

Sep 1, 2016

Archie LaVerne Kerns, 72, of Albuquerque, passed away on September 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; his children, Anthony Sean Kerns, Nicole Marie Knowlton-Nunez and husband Hector and Jason Andrew Kerns; grandchildren, Chloe Elle Imakyure, Antonia Marie Kerns, Eric Douglas Knowlton, Miranda Ashleigh Kerns, Benjamin Matthias Wright, as well as many other loving...

Christopher Eloy Lopez

Sep 1, 2016

Christopher E. Lopez, age 47, was called home September 1, 2016. Chris was a very loving and caring husband, father and son. Chris is survived by wife, Monica; daughters, Giannah and Savannah; son, Chris Jr.; father, Rey; three brothers, aunts and uncles. Chris will be missed greatly. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m.,...

John Taschner

Sep 1, 2016

Lt. Colonel John Taschner, USAF, ret., 86, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2016. He entered this world on April 3, 1930 in Hemet, CA, born to Sherman and Francess Taschner. He is survived by his son, Robert Taschner; daughter, Karen and husband, John Chimarusti; step-daughter, Kathy Young; and his four granddaughters. John served...

Jesus B. Sosa

Sep 1, 2016

Jesus B. Sosa, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away September 1, 2016, from natural causes. Jesus was widowed by his wife of 50 years, Helen F. Sosa, in 2006. Jesus graduated from the University of New Mexico with his PhD in Philosophy of Police Science, and retired from his position as Chief of Police of Santa Fe in 1984. He...

Dylan Carter Newman

Aug 31, 2016

Service Details

Monday, September 5th, 2016, 6:00pm, FRENCH - Lomas

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016, 11:00am, San Augustine Catholic Church

Monday, September 5th, 2016, 5:00pm, FRENCH - Lomas

Edna May Gaither

Aug 31, 2016

Edna May Gaither, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. She was a gallant fighter, never complained about her disease, and was indeed a role model in the face of the challenges she faced. Edna was the epitome of kindness and generosity. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She was...

Doreen Godwin

Aug 31, 2016

After a courageous 12 and a half year fight against sarcoma cancer, Doreen Godwin of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on August 31, 2016. Despite the battle, Doreen continued to work and live life to its fullest these last 12 years. For the past 26 years, Doreen and her husband of 32 years, Mike Godwin have owned...

Ruth Irene (Jones) Stevens

Aug 31, 2016

Ruth Irene (Jones) Stevens, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died August 31, 2016. She was born March 13, 1927 in St. Anthony, ID and raised in Blackfoot, ID. In 1946, she married Mark J. Stevens who passed away in 2008. Talented as a ballet dancer and in acrobatics, they met when she was performing in a USO...

Vici Lynn Shoemaker

Aug 31, 2016

Vici Lynn Shoemaker, age 62, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Vici was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 16, 1954. She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter, Rebecca and son-in-law, Thomas; son, Matthew and daughter-in-law, Jenny; five grandchildren, Addy, Bailey, Milly, Cassia, and Hayes; brothers, Rick and sister-in-law, Margie, and...

Sebastian "Saby" Calderon II

Aug 31, 2016

Sebastian Calderon II (Saby), 26, of Albuquerque NM, was received by our Lord and Savior on August 31, 2016. Saby was born in Long Branch, NJ on June 29, 1990 to Lourdes and Sebastian Calderon. He is immensely loved. His passion for life filled the world with joy every day. He gave his life to Christ and never failed to...

Gary C. Nelson

Aug 30, 2016

Gary C. Nelson, age 64, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Please visit our online guestbook for Gary at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Rio Rancho (Unser Blvd. north of Northern) 1950 Pine Road NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 338-2000

Andrew Wesley "Andy " Frazier Sr

Aug 30, 2016

Andrew "Andy" Wesley Frazier, Sr., age 76, died peacefully on August 30, 2016, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 27, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Susie Frazier; brother, Robert "Jerry" Frazier; sister and nephew, Etta and Jeff Skinner; sister, Virginia Edwards; and son, Andrew W. Frazier, Jr. He...

Rose Mary V. Evans

Aug 29, 2016

Evans, Rose Mary V., age 92, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has gone to heaven to join her loving husband, Roy and to watch over her family. She was born to Louie "Red" and Cecilia Valencia in 1923 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her children, Cecilia (Terry) Carpenter, Rosita (Martin) Schelble, Roy (Joyce) Evans, Joe (Denise) Evans, Gerry...