Brian P. Garriffa
Mar 30, 2016
Brian P. Garriffa, 65, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on March 30, 2016. He entered this world on November 21, 1950 in Sheridan, WY, born to Philip and Doris Garriffa. He is survived by his wife Martha Watkins Garriffa; his daughters Colleen Garriffa and Michelle Garriffa, Vernae White (Eric White) and Lamae Koogler (Paul, deceased); his...
Diane E. Otts
Mar 30, 2016
Diane E. Otts, age 51, passed away on March 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a loving wife, mother, and special friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. Diane was born in Leechburg, PA in 1964 and grew up in Butler, PA. She earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and moved to Maryland...
Carmela Julietta "Mella" (Grasso) Villane
Mar 30, 2016
Carmela Julietta "Mella" Villane (née Grasso) passed at her family's home on March 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 82. When Mella was born on November 24, 1933, in New Hampshire, her father, Joseph Grasso, was 44 and her mother, Susie Grasso, was 26. She married Gerald A. Villane on August 2, 1958 in Milford, New Hampshire...
Millicent Elizabeth "Millie" Johnson
Mar 30, 2016
Millicent (Millie) Elizabeth Johnson, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Cleveland, OH. She was the only child of Kay and Wilma Newman of Parma, OH a suburb of Cleveland. Millie married Harry Johnson and they had six children. Millie is survived by her five children, Walt, of Reno,...
Jewelisianna Nora "Jujubee" Sandoval
Mar 30, 2016
Jewelisianna "Jujubee" Nora Sandoval, age 1, went to be with the angels in heaven on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Richard Montoya and Christina Sandoval; seven brothers and sisters; grandparents, Laura Sandoval of Albuquerque, and Ray and Marie Montoya of Rio Rancho; great grandmothers, Claudine Cowan and Mary Ann Perry; many uncles, aunts, cousins; and...
Arnold Sargeant
Mar 30, 2016
He was small of stature but big of heart. It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father, Retired Colonel Arnold M. Sargeant, Jr., who was a warrior and 90 years young. Arnold was born in Overland, MO on December 25, 1925, the youngest child of Arnold Melville Sargeant Sr. and Joanna Mae (Lindsey) Sargeant. The family soon...
Annemarie Santiago
Mar 29, 2016
After a brief illness, Annemarie died peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was a dedicated nurse in the med-surg unit at Lovelace Hospital for 25 years. She is survived by her parents, Bobby and Mary Lou Santiago; her fantastic brothers, Mark and Joseph; her talented sister-in-law, Julie Santiago; her handsome nephew, Jacob Santiago; and her treasured and beautiful nieces,...
Diego Cabrera
Mar 29, 2016
Cabrera, Diego Baby Diego was born on March 13, 2016 in Albuquerque to Carlos and Laura Cabrera, and brother, Andres Cabrera. Our baby passed on March 29, 2016 from a rare infection called neisseria meningitidis. Diego was the perfect little baby, a beautiful boy. In the short two weeks he lived he impacted so many people and will be missed...
James L. Desilets
Mar 29, 2016
James L. Desilets, age 93, went peacefully in his sleep to join his Lord on March 29, 2016. As a young man he left college to join the Army during World War II. His deep faith carried him through anxious times. After discharge he resumed his studies at the Colorado School of Mines. While there he met and married Barbara,...
Mary Dittrich Gasser
Mar 29, 2016
Mary D. Gasser, age 87, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2016. Mary was born in Chicago, IL. She was known throughout life as a gracious, caring, and fun person. She was especially fond of volunteering, gardening, and bridge with her numerous friends and family. Mary touched the lives of many, and maintained numerous lifetime friendships....
Charles Rider "Chip" Muenze
Mar 29, 2016
Charles "Chip" Rider Muenze, 63, beloved father and partner, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Karla Muenze; his partner in life, Cheryl Kane, and his sister, Diane Gonzales, of Naples, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Muenze and Mary Rider. Chip's 33-year career in the real estate profession included custom...
Naomi "June" Gregg
Mar 29, 2016
Naomi June Gregg, age 93, beloved center of our family, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home as she wished after a short illness, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. June was born in Corbin, Kentucky, to a railroader's family and had a strict religious upbringing which she carried...
Sandra Weeke
Mar 29, 2016
Weeke, Sandra Sandra (Broome) Weeke, age 79, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on March 29, 2016, after a brief illness. Sandy was born in Lubbock, TX on March 29, 1937 to George and Beth Broome. Sandy greatly enjoyed travel, her ranch in Colorado, and her family. We had more good times than can be counted. She worked for APS and...
Howard W. McConeghey
Mar 28, 2016
Howard W. McConeghey passed away on March 28, 2016 at the age of 95 years in Albuquerque, NM. Howard was born April 30, 1920 in Newton, IA, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert McConeghey. He is preceded in death by four brothers (one his twin); one sister; and his wife, Evelyn. Howard is survived by one sister, Ruth. Howard served in...
Mildred S. Litt
Mar 28, 2016
Mildred S. Litt, 89, a longtime Albuquerque resident passed away on March 28, 2016. Mildred was born in Durango, CO and grew up on a family farm west of Durango before moving to Albuquerque with her family in 1935. Mildred graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University...
Claire Jaffe
Mar 28, 2016
Jaffe, Claire Dankner Claire Dankner Jaffe, 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1994, passed away on March 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Saul Joseph Jaffe; and her sister, Helen Dworetz, of Paterson, NJ. Claire was born in 1919 in Passaic, NJ. She attended Pennsylvania State University and became a hospital dietician at...
Betty B. Brooks
Mar 28, 2016
Betty B. (Rose) Brooks, age 72, passed away on March 28, 2016. She was born and raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She moved to Albuquerque in 1964 when she worked for the Atomic Energy Commission. She was known for her big smile for those she loved as well as everyone else she met. Betty was preceded in death by her...
Jose C. "Red" Roybal
Mar 28, 2016
Roybal, Jose C. (Red) Jose C. (Red) Roybal died March 28, 2016 at his daughter's home in Albuquerque, NM. Red was a life-long resident of Upper San Pedro just outside the city limits of Espanola, NM. Red was born November 21, 1929 and up until three months ago was driving and living life in Espanola. Red as a young man...
Robert F. Craig
Mar 27, 2016
Robert F. Craig, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday March 27, 2016. He is survived by his son, Michael Craig; daughter, Marilyn Craig; grandchildren, Eric, Bryan, Matthew, Becky, Jack, Kendall and many other family and friends. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Rose Craig. He was a longtime member of Our Lady...
Bruce Leising
Mar 27, 2016
Bruce Leising, age 61, husband, father, engineer, and mentor, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Bruce was known for his love of his family, his intelligence, and his ability to connect with people. He most cherished discussions with friends and family, as together they sought to understand the topic of conversation. It is these times that they will remember, now...