Obituaries

Audrey Miller

Sep 15, 2016

Audrey C. Miller, born September 26, 1942, passed away on September 15, 2016. Audrey was born in Indiana, and was a long time New Mexico resident. Audrey was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Audrey is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Alvah; children, Alicia, Andrew and wife Sharon Agne, and Annette and husband Stephen Montoya; grandchildren,...

Betty Louis Perryman

Sep 15, 2016

Betty Louise Rooks (Reynolds, Perryman) 1934-2016 Betty Louise Rooks, born in Joiner Arkansas in 1934, then moved to Brawley, California in the 50's where she met and married our dad (Melvin Reynolds). They moved to Albuquerque in 1960 and started working at Santa Fe Memorial Hospital until they closed the institution. She then continued working for many doctors and clinics...

Claire Abigail Cruz

Sep 15, 2016

Service Details

Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 9:00am, FRENCH - Rio Rancho

Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 10:00am, FRENCH - Rio Rancho

Interment Details

Vista Verde Memorial Park

Romeo C. DiLallo

Sep 14, 2016

Romeo C. DiLallo, 78, died September 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; his children, Romea Elisa Huggins, Kurt Russell Foster; grandchildren, Joshua Huggins and wife, Sarah and Abigayle Huggins; his great grandson, Noah; his brother, Al Simballa and wife, Jackie; nephews, Tony and Chris; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Melvin Morley "Mel" FitzGerald

Sep 14, 2016

Melvin "Mel" Morley FitzGerald passed away quietly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, just five days shy of his 94th birthday. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, Mel was born in Kansas City, MO to Lasella Marie and Leslie FitzGerald, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill and Earl FitzGerald. Mel is survived by the love of...

Darrell E. Gebhardt

Sep 14, 2016

Darrell E. Gebhardt, beloved husband and father, went home to be with our Lord on September 14, 2016. He passed away peacefully after struggling with numerous health issues over the last few years. Darrell was born in 1931 to Frederick and Mildred Gebhardt in Larimore, North Dakota. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served for...

Ian Pastorek

Sep 14, 2016

We lost our beloved son, Ian. He leaves behind his father, Robert; his mother, Lana; his brothers, Charles Warren and Anthony Pastorek; nephews, Christian Warren, Hayden and Skyler Pastorek and Austin Falkenthal; many cousins, aunts, uncles and countless friends. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 30, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd....

Michael Anthony Saavedra II

Sep 13, 2016

Michael Anthony Saavedra II, newborn, passed away September 13, 2016. He was born to Michael and Anissa on July 28, 2016. He is survived by his parents and his big sister, Azaria and his grandparents as well as numerous other family and friends. Please remember his family in prayer and support in the days to come. A Rosary will be...

Henrietta Berger

Sep 13, 2016

Henrietta Berger, daughter of a legal Italian Immigrant family, passed away on September 13, 2016. Only five foot, one inch tall, she was strong mentally, physically and spiritually throughout her life, and a generous and loving mother, grandmother and friend to all she held dear. "Nonnie," as she was known by her grandchildren, loved to spend time with them, both...

Mike F. Roberts

Sep 13, 2016

Mike F. Roberts aka "The Voice of The Lobos", 83, longtime resident of Albuquerque, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2016. He is survived by his children, Scott Roberts and wife, Joy, Becky Roberts and husband, Robert Powell, Kasey Roberts and wife, Anena, and Keely Heninger and husband, Erik; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Betty Covington;...

Fernando Rodriguez Jr

Sep 12, 2016

Fernando Rodriguez Jr, 64, loving, loyal and dedicated to his family, went home to the Lord on September 12, 2016. Fernando was retired from Albuquerque Public Schools, he worked for 34 years. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, camping, fishing and he loved to travel. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his son, Fernando and his wife Julia; and...

Douglas DeLisle Swift

Sep 12, 2016

Douglas DeLisle Swift, age 90, died on September 12, 2016. He was born August 25, 1926, in Ann Arbor MI, the son of Inez (Selesky) Swift and Byron W. Swift. He graduated from the University of Michigan, the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and the University of New Mexico. He holds an honorary degree from Albuquerque TVI-now CNM. He retired from...

Elizabeth Mae (Betty) Moorhead

Sep 11, 2016

Moorhead, Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Moorhead, age 73, a native of Albuquerque, NM, died at home on September 11, 2016. Elizabeth was a devoted friend to Basset Hounds. She founded the NMBHR. She retired from the USDA Veterinary Service after 30 years of service in 1990. She was an active member of NARFE and the New Mexico Carriage...

Maria Castro

Sep 11, 2016

Maria De Jesus Castro died on September 11, 2016 after a short battle with metastatic lung cancer. She is survived by Yvonne R. Will, Sylvia A. Will and Georgia D. Will; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Presbyterian Hospice Services for the wonderful caregivers, nurses and social workers that helped with Maria's care during...

Josephine M. Melvin

Sep 11, 2016

Jo Melvin, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Born to Lee and Josephine Sarter in San Francisco, CA, Jo met and married the love of her life, James S. Melvin, in San Luis Obispo, CA. They moved several times as a military family before settling in Albuquerque, NM in 1964. Jo...

Melissa Sabie Brightwell

Sep 11, 2016

Melissa Sabie Brightwell, 47, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away September 11, 2016. Melissa was born in Frankfurt, Germany at the Rhein-Main Air Base to Harry E. Brightwell and Lillie Garcia Meyers (Brightwell). Her father, an honored 24-year Army veteran (CWO4), predeceased her by 14 years. Lillie, who predeceased Melissa by just a few days, was a loving mother to her....

Jerry Lee Robison

Sep 10, 2016

Jerry Robison, 68, beloved husband and father, went home to his Heavenly Father September 10, 2016. He entered this world on July 17, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Bud and Johnnie Robison. He is survived by his wife, Connie Robison; his son, Jerry Robison and wife Roxanne; granddaughter, Amie; daughter, Shonda Griego and husband Mike; grandsons, Adam and Aaron...

Mary Ellen Warrick

Sep 10, 2016

Maria Elena (Ellen) Warrick went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her soul mate, Ronald D. Warrick, Sr.; her grandson, Juan DeJesus Sanchez; her father, Hipolito Gonzales; her mother, Maria Justa Gonzales; sister Pauline (Bob) Greenhow; brothers Joe (Frances) Gonzales, Paul (Emily) Gonzales, Richard Gonzales and her brothers-in-law, Ray Baca...

Francisco "Kiko" Gonzales

Sep 10, 2016

Passed from this life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his home. Francisco was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Gonzales; and his son, Malcom Gonzales. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Gonzales Pimentel and her husband, Robert A. Pimentel; son, Maurice F. Gonzales; daughter, Elaine C. Gonzales; daughter, Emily C. Lucero and her husband, John Lucero. Francisco...

Dennis Charles Martin

Sep 10, 2016

Dennis Charles Martin passed from this world on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the age of 69. Dennis was a two-time cancer survivor, a Vietnam War Veteran, a talented engineer, a loving husband, and a father of three. He was born December 22, 1946, to Harold K. and Hilda Martin and grew up in the small town of Washington, Missouri....