Ruth M. Nicolet

June 27, 2017

Ruth M. Nicolet, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1929 near McDonald Grove, OK, to Emmit and Martha Lewis. Ruth met and married Dwight E. Nicolet in 1949 where they made a home in Great Bend, KS for 58 years then moved to Rio Rancho, NM for the remaining years. Ruth...

Helen Barela

June 27, 2017

After a long life and extended illness Heaven opened and God’s angels came down to carry Helen to her long awaited eternal home with God.

Helen Barela, age 99, passed into the arms of God on June 27, 2017.

Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 6, 2017, 12:00 p.m. with Mass following at 1:00...

Charles J. Martin

June 27, 2017

Charles J. Martin, 92, passed away at his residence on June 27, 2017. A WWII veteran and retired APD Lieutenant, Charles also excelled at creating fine custom furniture for friends and family throughout the years. He was a gifted artist in drawing and carving, and even published two books of Christian poetry.

He was preceded in death...

Dorothy Avis Smith

June 26, 2017

Dorothy Avis Smith, lovingly known as Dot, was born on November 11, 1927 in San Diego, CA to Ben and Leone Worden. She passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in Albuquerque from a heart attack. She was 89 years old.

Dorothy married Jim Smith on December 1, 1951 in the Episcopal Church on...

Cecil William Rhodes

June 26, 2017

Cecil W. Rhodes passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at the VA Hospital MICU at the age of “27 backwards”. Cecil was born October 8, 1944 in Newburg, NY.

He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM where he worked for Cintas paper recycling for many years. During this time, he met many people and always had a...

Mary Lillian (Shanley) McDaniel

June 26, 2017

Lillie McDaniel, age 85 passed away June 26th, 2017 after a long illness. Lillie was an incredible Mother, Sister, Wife, Aunt and Friend. Her great love for her Lord was the guiding force of her life and influenced every activity of her life. She was extremely social and was happiest when surrounded by family. Lillie is survived by...

Millie (Carelli) Pogna

June 26, 2017

“Some people come into our lives

and quickly go.

Others stay for a while and

Leave footprints

on our hearts

And we are never the same.”

-Anonymous

Millie Carelli Pogna lost her valiant battle with breast cancer surrounded by her loving family. Millie was a...

Susan Larranaga

June 26, 2017

Susan Larranaga, age 37, a dedicated, self-motivated, confident woman, loving daughter and caring wife, passed away Monday, June 26th, 2017.

Susan was known for her passion for life and her fearless attitude towards how she lived her life. Susan loved music, especially live music, and was proud that she was able...

Clare Clement Koogler

June 25, 2017

Clare Clement Koogler, 91, born in Hillsboro, was a longtime resident of New Mexico, died at home, Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Elise Koogler. Clement is survived by his children, John C. of Brookeland, TX, William C. of Tucson, AZ, Elyse Ann Cullum of Parks, AZ; seven grandchildren, and...

Dr. Michael Joseph Bauer

June 24, 2017

Dr. Michael Bauer, 44, compassionate father and friend as well as a gifted physician who loved poetry and nature, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Michael was known for his ability to warmly welcome any person into a conversation whether he had known them for two minutes or 20 years. He could make anyone smile. Michael is survived...

Leonidas T. Wilson

June 24, 2017

Leonidas Wilson IV

June 28, 1923 – June 24, 2017

Leon Wilson closed the book on his life Saturday, June 24, 2017, four days short of his 94th birthday.

The oldest of ten children, he was born in a log cabin on Roe Mesa and graduated from Santa Fe...

Frank Lamar Keene

June 24, 2017

Keene, Frank Lamar

Frank Lamar Keene, 88, passed away at his home on Saturday June 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. Frank was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family unconditionally and loved to spend time with them. He had great sense of humor and loved to smile...

Freddie Dominguez

June 24, 2017

Freddie Dominguez, 76. Our beloved Father passed away on June 24, 2017. Private family services will be held. Please visit our online guestbook for Freddie at www.FrenchFunerals.com

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Wilson T. Bales, Jr.

June 24, 2017

Wilson T. Bales, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was a former resident of Carlsbad, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1986. He was the principal broker with Assist2Sell. He was very active with Emmaus and his church.

Wilson is survived by his children, Debbie and husband, Scott Harrell, Garry...

Bernard Brown

June 23, 2017

Bernard Brown, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 23, 2017.  A Celebration of Life  will be held, Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima De Oro Rd NE, 87111.

Charlotte (Schaefer) Schaefer

June 23, 2017

Charlotte Schaefer, age 69, of Linden, NJ, passed away on June 23, 2017. She way a very dear close friend of Tammy Carpenter and her husband Dean, their son, Chuck Jermark and his wife, Kristy. Charlotte quickly became a part of their family. Charlotte loved life. She loved watching the birds outside her apartment and...

Roy Allan Morgan

June 23, 2017

Roy Allan Morgan, 67, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, June 23, 2017.

He entered this world on November 11, 1949 in Redfield, SD, born to Roy and Della Morgan.

He is survived by his spouse, Margaret Morgan; daughter, Ritka Dzula; sons, Alexander Morgan and Thomas Morgan.

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Richard McGuire

June 23, 2017

Coach Richard “Dick” McGuire, age 90, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. Dick was best known for his long time association with UNM golf, as a player, coach and manager. He deeply loved the game of golf but he also appreciated nature and enjoyed hiking, backpacking and spending time in the mountains.

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Autumn Beth-Sharee (Atencio) Gomez

June 22, 2017

Autumn B. Gomez (Atencio), age 29, beautiful wife, daughter and sister, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Autumn was known for her gentle spirit, compassion, love for animals and creative cosmetology. She is survived by her husband, Jonath Gomez. She is also survived by her parents, Paul and Jan Atencio; sister, Alyssa Downey; brother, Christopher Atencio; and her...

George Mikonos

June 22, 2017

George Mikonos, beloved and cherished uncle, age 96, formerly of Cleveland, OH, died at home in Albuquerque, NM peacefully and contentedly in the arms of his devoted niece, Dana, and great-niece, Nicole, on Thursday, June 22, 2017.

He is survived by his niece, Dana Liolios; great-niece, Nicole Hultquist; and great-nephew, Christopher Hultquist. George was preceded in death...