Lupie Chavez, 92, passed away on February 10, 2016. Lupie was born and raised in Old Town. She had been very active at San Felipe Church. At one point, she owned and operated her own hair salon in Old Town Plaza (El Patio). She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Larry; son, Ralph (Vincent); daughters, Linda (Frank) Martinez...
Richard P. Gammie, 82, our beloved husband and father, passed away on February 10, 2016. He was born on June 11, 1933, in Waukegan, IL, to George and Charlotte Gammie. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan. He is also survived by his children, Linda, Donna and Bill, and his grandchildren, Stephanie, Valerie, Rachel, Cassandra, and Ryan....
Thomas Ryan Saiz, age 23, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 10, 2016 with his family and friends at his side. He is survived by his parents, Tommy and Frieda Saiz; sister,Adriana Lucero and husband, Isaac; brother, Luis Saiz; grandparents, Frances Pohl and Dennis and Hazel Lucero; girlfriend, Angelina Velasquez; many aunts,...
Nancy Lystad, 59, beloved wife and mother went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was born on February 6th, 1957, in Santa Barbara, California where she lived for her first five years before moving to the Seattle area. Nancy grew up near Lake Washington, where she attended Bellevue Christian School and enjoyed spending her days...
Edith Pearl Newman Davis, 92, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on February 9, 2016. Edith was born near Waco, Texas on April 23, 1923. She was the youngest of five children, born to Ben Ford Newman and Edna Pearl Bradley Newman. Edith graduated from high school in Ralls, Texas in the class of 1940 and then attended Texas...
Patsy McQuarie, 88, peacefully passed away February 8, 2016 with her family by her side. She is survived by her son, Arthur Allyn McQuarie; her grandchildren, Ya Vette Bailey and her husband Sid, Jeanna McQuarie and Jason McQuarie; her great-grandchildren, Shantal Bailey, Victoria Lowe, Jessica Hertzog, Rebecca Lowe, Matthew Carpenter and Daniel Carpenter. She is also survived by her brother,...
Pauline Brooks Robberson, daughter, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-great grandmother completed her journey on earth and passed away to the loving arms of Jesus where she longed to be. She died peacefully in her sleep Monday, February 8, 2016 three months shy of her 100th birthday. Pauline was born in Melrose, NM on the family farm on May...
Joseph B. Pino Jr., 73, passed away in his home in San Tan Valley, AZ, with his wife Becky by his side, after a long illness. He was born in Washington, DC on August 8, 1942. Joe entered the Navy after high school and married Marsha M. Miller in 1963. Just prior to discharge, they had their first son, Jo-Jo....
Victor Judge Dugger, 79, entered eternal life on February 7, 2016 at his home. He was the lifetime friend of 58 years and husband of 38 years to our Mom, Rosabella Dugger. He was the only child born to Clifford and Bessie Dugger in Superior, Nebraska. He attended school in Superior, Nebraska and then went on to serve his country...
Ethel I. Wherley, 98, of Albuquerque, went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2016. She was born May 31, 1917, in Sweetbriar, ND, the eleventh child of twelve, to Isabelle and James West. Ethel was raised on the homestead farm in Sweetbriar, ND. She attended a country school through 8th grade where half of the students were her...
Anne M. Hintze, a much loved mother and grandmother passed away the morning of February 7, 2016 at the age of 88. She was born on February 6, 1928 in Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Milton A. Hintze, and since resided in Albuquerque for the past 20 years. Anne had been a civil servant...
Stella Luevano Salinas, age 48, our precious one, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Rio Rancho, on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Stella was known for her tremendous musical talent as a classical pianist and her beautiful voice. She touched the lives of many young people during her time at Pennsylvania State University where she worked as a recruiter for...
JB Hamlet, 82, a gentle man, beloved husband and father, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; son, Roger and wife, Barbara; grandsons, Jason and wife, Emily and Benjamin and Donna. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles, and daughter, Jane. JB and Patricia moved to New Mexico...
Hugh Kirkel, beloved husband and father, passed from this life on February 6, 2016. Hugh was born on June 5, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, the only son of Charles and Ida (Dordick) Kirkel, both deceased. After high school, Hugh enlisted for a short time in the Navy at the end of World War II. He received his B.S. in chemistry...
Kaplan, Gladys Mae Gladys Mae Kaplan, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 5, 2016. She was born on December 17, 1937, to Antonio and Enola Massaroni in Dawson, New Mexico. She moved to Albuquerque in 1954 where she attended Highland High School and graduated in 1955. After her graduation she studied at the Regina School...
Minerva Vescovi went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2016 while surrounded by loved ones. Minnie was born on February 2, 1924 to parents, Michele Luchetti and Madalena Marchesi-Luchetti. A life-long South Valley resident, Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Vescovi to whom she was married for 54 years. She was also preceded in death by...
On a walk home from school one recent afternoon, Andres Chavez and his little brother came across an injured bird. It had fallen from a tree. Its feathers were frayed and it couldn't fly. Andres decided he needed to help the fragile bird. He delicately picked it up and took it home. Over the next several days, he and his...
Our beloved mother peacefully ascended into heaven on February 4, 2016 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Eloy D. Chavez; and her daughter, Veronica Ann Chavez. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Willie B. and Veronica Gonzales. Our mom was a devout catholic as she served as president...
Frances Chavez Gonzales, 93, passed away on February 4, 2016. Frances was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, being raised by Eusebio and Emma Sanchez and their family. She worked and retired from Jill's Bakery after many years. Frances also was a nanny to the five children of Dr. Hubert Teague. Frances was a hardworking, independent woman who shared her strengths...
Jeanne Ahner Scherf Miers was born to Edmund and Rose (Heschel) Ahner in Fremont, Ohio on October 1, 1924. She expired peacefully on February 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Jeanne leaves behind seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeanne lived for many years in the Fremont, OH area before moving with her young family to Albuquerque, NM. She was...