Harry E. Raymond, Jr., age 85, passed away March 20, 2016. He was born May 9, 1930 to Venice (King) and Harry E. Raymond, Sr. Harry lived an exciting and long rewarding life and retired to his home in New Mexico. Harry served the Army as both a military and civilian member for almost 42 continuous years. He held various...
Virginia Rivas, Age 68, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her three daughters, Raquel Rivas, Patricia Rivas, and Rebecca Valdez; five grandchildren, Annika Page, Clarissa Mestas, Michael Valdez, Jr., Makayla Otero, and Alianah Martinez; two great-grandchildren, Abriella Romero and Peyton Page; two sisters, Olga Soto and...
Demitra "Toula" Matsoukas, 88 years old, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016, with family at her side. Toula was born February 22, 1928, in Avlona, Attiki Greece to Sotiria and Giorgios Sambanis. She was the youngest of five siblings. She grew up during the tumult of WWII Greece. Her father passed immediately prior to the war,...
Helen Wondzell (Reis) was born in 1933 in Seymour, WI. After high school, she enlisted in the US Air Force and served as a weather observer and parachute rigger. She married John Wondzell in 1956. In all Air Force assignments with John, she became the church organist and continued for a number of years at The Holy Ghost Catholic Church....
Martha L. Barker, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996, and also from 1951-1954, died March 19, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Franklin B. Barker of Albuquerque, and her daughter, Judith Oliver and husband Thomas of St. Paul, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Menefee. Martha was born in...
Larry Patton, age 68, was a much loved friend and adviser. He was known for his excellent work as a trial lawyer, rancher and author. Larry passed away March 19, 2016. Larry was extremely special to many people including his significant other, Cynthia Goranson and her family, his brother Randy Patton as well as many friends in New Mexico, Texas,...
Edward Matthew Pennington passed after his brief, brave, and fierce struggle with Renal Medullary Carcinoma on March 19th, 2016. He is survived by wife, Marie Liu Pennington; mother, Marlene Kravitz; father, Edward Justin Pennington; step- father, Alan Kravitz; siblings, Jennifer and John McMurrough, Luisa, Justine, Jennifer, and Aaron Pennington; grandparents, Bernice Costales and Edward Pennington; married family father, Tony; mother,...
Dirnberger, Eugene Eugene Dirnberger, 87, was called to his resting place on March 19, 2016. He entered this world on March 25, 1928 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, born to Joseph and Bernadine Dirnberger. He came from a family of 10 children. Gene spent his career with Sandia Labs. Gene was always happy, and made friends anywhere he was. He loved...
Webb, Edward Lewis Eddie Webb, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 He was a committed husband, strong father, a great grandpa and brother. Ed was a strong Christian man who regularly attended Legacy Church. Ed will be remembered for his enduring patience, taking care of others more than himself, his great woodworks, and always taking the time to...
Teresa Jean Muffoletto, RN, 64, was called to her eternal resting place on March 19, 2016. She entered this world on April 5, 1951 in Ripley, WV, born to Bruce and Dorothy Elswick. She was a dedicated, compassionate nurse, a free spirited artist, and an adventurous outdoor enthusiast who loved to hike, kayak and explore our Southwest's natural beauty. She...
George Earl Hon passed away on March 19, 2016. He was born in Englewood, Co. on February10, 1927 to Joseph Mac Leod Hon and Dora Gunnels Hon. He retired from the U.S. Navy as Chief Boatswain's Mate. During his military career he served in WWII in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. During his 23 years of active duty...
Janet Morehouse Sisson, 79, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2016 at St. Theresa Nursing Home. She entered this world on August 7, 1936 in Penn Yan, NY, daughter of the late Clarence S. and Dorothy Bailey Morehouse. She graduated from Dundee Central School in New York and earned a bachelors degree in education...
Roberson, Coda Clyde Coda Clyde Roberson went to rest with Jesus on Friday, March 18, 2016, after almost 98 years on this earth. He was born in Vicksburg, MS on April 7, 1918 to Coda C. and Bessie E. Roberson. He was preceded in death by his son, Owen Lee Roberson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...
Anthony D. Jenkins, 38, dedicated son and loyal friend passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. Anthony was known for his effervescent personality, sense of style, his wit and intellect. He had a love for the law and was committed to advocating for minority youth to seek higher education. He received Christ at an early age at New Salem Baptist Church...
Elsie I. Willoughby, age 81, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. She is survived by her children, Rodney Krastel of TX and Julie Krastel of Australia; and her siblings, Helen Willoughby-Peck and Don Willoughby both of CA. Elsie was part-owner of El-Dor Galleries in Old Town. No services are planned. Please visit our online guestbook for Elsie at www.FrenchFunerals.com....
Helen R. Padilla, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18th, 2016. Helen was born April 27, 1923 in Colonias, New Mexico, a small town outside of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is where she met her late husband, Frank. They then moved to Albuquerque, where they remained married for close to 65 years. They had five children, Steve Padilla, Frances Marquez,...
Dorothy Eddleman, 91, passed away March 18, 2016 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, of over 50 years, Rueben Eddleman. She's survived by daughters Vickie Merrill and Carol Hahn; grandchildren Brad Merrill, Greg Merrill (Kristin), Mark Merrill (Felicia), Deidra Hahn and 5 great-grandchildren. Dorothy moved to Albuquerque from Arizona to attend business school. She met &...
Irone C. Wall, 73, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Irone was known for her steadfast generosity, caring spirit and compassion towards people from all walks of life. She is survived by her husband, Richard E. Wall; her children Tony, Renaldo, Roderick, and Reginald; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
Harriet Yone Shaw, 92, was born in Haiku, Maui, Hawaii and died in Albuquerque on March, 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Quincy Wilson Shaw; daughters, Susan Strasia, Pamela Garfield, and Teresa Binyon; grandchildren, Chelsey Morris, Nicole Layman, Michael Binyon and Robert Binyon; and great-grandchildren, Reilly and Paisley Morris. Private interment will be at Sunset Memorial...
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ivan Lee Swigert left us after a brief illness on Wednesday March 16, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born in 1931 on a farm in Iowa, the youngest of five children and only son. He married his high school sweetheart (Mary Swigert) in 1952 before deploying to Korea with the 7th...