Dean Lewis Arguello

Dean Lewis Arguello

Feb 28, 2016

Dean Lewis Arguello, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was an Oakland Raiders fan who lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many family and friends. Dean was preceded in death by his father, Ramon H. Arguello. He is survived by his mother, Ernestine Arguello; brother, Donald Arguello; sisters, Debra Arndt and Dorleen...

David M. Ortega

David M. Ortega

Feb 28, 2016

David Marcial Ortega, 51, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 28, 2016. He entered this world on September 22, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Victor and the late Carolyn Ortega. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Danielle Samantha Ortega of Albuquerque, NM; his father and step-mother Victor R. Ortega and Carol Homuth Ortega...

Mary Belle Hammonds

Mary Belle Hammonds

Feb 28, 2016

Mary Belle Hammonds died peacefully of natural causes in Vancouver, WA on February 28, 2016. Mary Belle was born August 7, 1932 in Alabama to Mary Pressley and Rufus Webb. She lived the past six years in Vancouver, WA, though her longest place of residence was Albuquerque, NM for more than forty years. She was preceded in death by her...

Edward Padilla

Edward Padilla

Feb 27, 2016

Padilla, Edward Edward (Eddie) Padilla peacefully went to eternal happiness on February 27, 2016, after 96 years in this world. Edward was born October 12, 1919 to his cherished parents, Eugenia and Tranquilino Padilla. Edward helped to support his family at an early age including entering the Civilian Conservation Corps during the construction of Elephant Butte Dam. Edward was a...

Suzanne Ivener-Pettersson

Suzanne Ivener-Pettersson

Feb 27, 2016

Suzanne, 69, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away after battling a long illness on February 27, 2016. Born May 21, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to Albuquerque in 1962. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Ivener; and is survived by her sons, Elias-Axel Pettersson and Efraim-Eugen Pettersson and his wife...

Joe Rosauro "Pepe" Gallegos

Joe Rosauro "Pepe" Gallegos

Feb 26, 2016

Joe Rosauro (Pepe) Gallegos at the age of 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2016. He passed away at the VA hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 8, 1927, in Delia, NM to Jose Rosauro Gallegos and Juanita Casaus Gallegos. He was drafted into the Navy at the...

Benjamin Osuna

Benjamin Osuna

Feb 26, 2016

Osuna, Benjamin A. Benjamin A. Osuna, 24, a beloved son and friend, passed away on February 26, 2016. Ben was known for his creativity, his cartoon art, his short movies, his quirky sense of humor and his hat. He was a Valley high school graduate and attended UNM and CNM. He is survived by his loving mother, Patricia Osuna. He...

Roger Anton Steers

Roger Anton Steers

Feb 26, 2016

Roger Steers, 93, of Albuquerque passed away at the New Mexico Veteran's home in Truth or Consequences on Friday 26 February 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Steers and Linda Huss; and wife, Shirley Steers. Roger is survived by five children, Ruth Coates and husband Jim, Nancy Cottle and husband Larry, Terry Dejong and Wife Susan,...

Paul Cisneros

Paul Cisneros

Feb 26, 2016

Cisneros, Paul Alexander Paul Alexander Cisneros, age 65 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on February 26, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Josefita Cisneros. Paul is survived by his sister, Ann Snyder; nephew, Terry Snyder; niece, Angela Buelow and husband, Jason and their children, Alexandra and Luke Buelow. The Rosary will be recited on Friday,...

Mary Frances Winemiller

Mary Frances Winemiller

Feb 26, 2016

Mary Frances Winemiller, age 91, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, February 26, 2016. Mary Eddleman was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She married William (Bill) Winemiller, a career USAF officer and lived in many places in the US, Europe and Asia. Bill and Mary moved back to Albuquerque after Bill retired from the Air Force and they...

Marybeth Crocket

Marybeth Crocket

Feb 26, 2016

Marybeth Crocket, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Marybeth was born in Brighton, MA to Douglas and Mary Crocket. She is survived by her loving husband James J. Woodbury of 34 years. Marybeth grew up in Arlington, MA where she and James made their way to Rio Rancho by way of York, ME. She is survived by...

Lazetta Walsh

Lazetta Walsh

Feb 26, 2016

Lazetta Walsh, 84, died Friday, February 26, 2016. She was born in Three Corners, Oklahoma, to Robert and Edna Conner. Lazetta is preceded in death by her husband, William B. Walsh, and siblings Vernon, Lyle, Evelyn, Bobby, Jimmy, Frank and Roy. She is survived by her son Charles and wife RoseAnn; two grandchildren, Charles and wife Elishia and Nicole; two...

Ao Shuang "Sherry" Zhu

Ao Shuang "Sherry" Zhu

Feb 25, 2016

Sherry Zhu was 60 years, my soulmate for 22 1/2 years, best friend, great mom, passed away on February 25, 2016 to be together with her mom and dad forever. Sherry was known for being direct, hardworking leader, gave 100% to her job, and was a good friend to all. She was well traveled, United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe and...

Leonard L. Yoder

Leonard L. Yoder

Feb 25, 2016

Leonard L. Yoder, 84, died February 25, 2016 at home . He is survived by his wife, Maria; his daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Jesus Mora and Ashley Maria Mora; his siblings, Lula Maria, Catherine, Raymond, David, Ruth, Florence and their families; and many other friends and family members. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Gideon and Lula Marie and...

Thomas G. Davis

Thomas G. Davis

Feb 25, 2016

Lt. Col. (retired) Thomas G. Davis, United States Marine Corps passed away February 25, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 87. Tom was born and raised in the tiny town of Melrose, New Mexico. His parents, Carl and Lois Davis, were the town's pharmacists. Tom was a talented athlete at Melrose High School and long remembered many of...

Ray Gilbert Helmich

Ray Gilbert Helmich

Feb 25, 2016

Ray Gilbert Helmich, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, died suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Rio Rancho, NM. Ray was born March 12, 1936 in Highland, IL. He retired from Caterpillar in Joliet, IL after more than 35 years with the company. He was an involved member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM, a...

Shirley Audrey Gordon

Shirley Audrey Gordon

Feb 25, 2016

Shirley Audrey Gordon passed away February 25, 2016 in Albuquerque after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in San Francisco, CA on July 15, 1929 to Milvala and Merton Wells. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Laverne; and son, Kevin. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Carolyn. Shirley was a loving mother and...

Lonnie Lee Bakke

Lonnie Lee Bakke

Feb 24, 2016

Lonnie Lee Bakke passed away surrounded by family Wednesday evening, February 24, 2016 in Albuquerque, at the age of 60, after a brief illness. He was born June 14, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Darla; son, Sean and wife, Penny; daughters, Nicole and Jordan; father-in-law, Jerry Stricklin; sister-in-law, Marla Stricklin; nephew, Jacob Stricklin;...

J. Adolph Garcia

J. Adolph Garcia

Feb 24, 2016

J. Adolph Garcia born December 8th 1958, 57 years old, left this life on February 24, 2016. Son, Brother, Uncle and friend is survived in death by his mother, Dolores A. Garcia, siblings: Joseph Watkins and his wife Dawn of Colorado Springs, Co; sister Wilma A Watkins-Garcia of Tijeras, NM; brother JB Garcia and girlfriend Lucy Mondragon of San Luis,...

Catherine Bachman Smith

Catherine Bachman Smith

Feb 24, 2016

Catherine Bachman Smith, 82, passed away on February 24, 2016. Cathy had been widowed from Commander Ronald E. Smith in 2007. Cathy is survived by her brother, Greg Bachman of Columbus, OH (and wife Maureen); her granddaughter, Kiera Smith (and husband Tyrone) of Marysville, WA; and two great-grandchildren. Cathy had traveled the world with her husband Ron when he was...