Alice L. Hicks
Feb 2, 2016
Alice L. Hicks, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, J.C.; daughter, Mildred "Mylli" Zdunek and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Estell L. Gilbert and husband, Andy of Portland, OR, J. Stephen Zdunek and wife, Andrea of Temecula, CA, and Molly B. Lindley...
Arthur Schroeder Wellbaum
Feb 2, 2016
Arthur Schroeder Wellbaum, age 96, completed his journal on this earth on February 2, 2016. Arthur was born on March 8, 1919 in Richmond, Indiana and graduated from Morton High School in the class of 1936. He went on to graduate from the University of Illinois (BA) and New Mexico Highlands University (MA). Arthur served in the US Army in...
Kathryn "Kayte" Blanke
Feb 2, 2016
Kayte Blanke of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Her unexpected death has left family members and friends alike stunned and grief stricken. Kayte was born Kathryn Blanke on November 2, 1945 in Watertown, South Dakota to Elisabeth Underwood and Robert Mayer Blanke. Throughout her young life, she lived in New York, South Dakota and South Carolina, where...
Mary Trujillo
Feb 2, 2016
Trujillo, Mary On February 2, 2016, Maria Montiel de Trujillo, age 93, our beloved sister, aunt, and family matriarch went to see the face of God after a long and fruitful life. Mary, a nonagenarian and 3rd Order Franciscan, was born October 30, 1922 in High Rolls, NM to Juan Evangelista Montiel and Juliana Montes, who preceded her in death...
Pauline Rose Kelly
Feb 1, 2016
Pauline Rose Kelly, 78, an angel here on earth was taken to a far better place February 1, 2016. She is survived by her husband, William; her son, Donald Ames and her daughter, Suzanne Keaty and husband, Chris; three grandchildren; her sisters, Joanne, Dianne, Linda and Bonnie and many other family members and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by...
William R. "Bill" Nanney
Feb 1, 2016
William "Bill" R. Nanney, 85, longtime resident of Albuquerque, born March 19, 1930, passed away on February 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Judy; four biological children; seven other children who he helped raise; twenty five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many loved friends and family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00...
Helen Marie Fitzsimmons
Feb 1, 2016
Helen Marie Fitzsimmons, age 94, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Helen loved traveling and cooking but most of all had a deep love for her family. Her generosity and love will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Helen is preceded in death by her son, Bobby Fitzsimmons; sisters, Ruth Wells and Clemie...
Daryl "Dinny" Orth
Feb 1, 2016
Daryl "Dinny" Orth, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Monday, February 1, 2016 with his children at his bedside. He is survived by his children, Pamela Vath of Albuquerque, Karen Tomchuk and husband, Kenneth of Frisco, TX, Scott Orth and wife, Tamara of Edgewood, and Daryl "Bill" Orth, Jr. and wife, Mary of Las Vegas, NV; nine...
Bennie J. Aragon
Jan 31, 2016
Bennie J. Aragon, 85, of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, with his family by his side. He is now in the presence of our Lord. Bennie was born on May 26, 1930, and became a Democratic state political figure in New Mexico, serving in the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979, when he accepted an...
Clifford William Sharrar
Jan 31, 2016
Clifford William Sharrar, age 64, a life-long resident of Albuquerque died Sunday, January 31, 2016 after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his children, Jason, James and Brandy; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kevin Sharrar; and many friends. He was born in 1951 in Oil City, PA and graduated from Manzano High School. After graduation he entered...
Marian "Sparky" Ipiotis
Jan 30, 2016
Ipiotis, Marian "Sparky", age 90, was born in San Marcial, NM and she went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was very involved with the Catholic Church, was a crusisita, and a Eucharistic Minister. She attended Loretta Academy in Santa Fe and graduated high school in Socorro. She retired after 30 years of...
Orie Bachechi
Jan 30, 2016
Orie Bachechi, 86, our beloved father passed away on January 30, 2016. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at FRENCH - University. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Orie's name to The Veterans of Foreign War, www.vfw.org. Please visit...
Joan Clare Dawson
Jan 30, 2016
Joan Clare Dawson, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2016. She entered this world on August 25, 1932 in Snyder, TX, born to Lon B. Favor and Mary Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, James Dale Dawson; seven children, Helen, Tim, John (Jay), Lon, Jennifer, Tom, Candice, and their...
Raymond Trujillo
Jan 29, 2016
Raymond Trujillo, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, passed away on January 29, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He is preceded in death by his mom, Josephita; dad, Milton; brothers, Charlie and Luis; and sisters, Vicky, Helen and Barbara.Ray was married to the love of his life, Ramona, for 61 years. He was a devout Catholic who lived his faith...
Adam K. Schutz
Jan 29, 2016
Adam K. Schutz, 60, beloved husband, brother, and friend passed away on January 29, 2016. Son of the late Melvin and Rhoda Schutz, Adam was born in Washington, DC and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. He became a Master Gunsmith before joining the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, where he spent 25 years before retiring to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was...
Richard B. Trybus
Jan 29, 2016
Richard B. Trybus, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was 91. Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Rio Rancho in 1988. He supported the automotive industry as a research metallurgical technician for many years, retiring in 1982. Richard is survived by his devoted...
Joseph E. Montano
Jan 28, 2016
MONTANO, Joseph E. Joseph E. Montano, age 89, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in Gallup NM on December 10, 1926, he proudly served as a Pharmacy Mate in the US Navy and retired from a rich career as an Administrative Superintendent with the City of Albuquerque....
Audrey Jean Eliason
Jan 28, 2016
Audrey Eliason's spirit peacefully soared free on January 28, 2016. Born in Olmsted County, MN on December 31, 1929, Audrey used her numerous gifts to encourage and support her entire family throughout her long life. She was a highly intelligent, independent thinker, who was detail oriented, in addition to being artistically talented and creative. She firmly believed in equality and...
E. Leah Cohen
Jan 28, 2016
E. Leah Cohen passed away on January 28, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Leah was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Gordon of Albuquerque; son, Marshall and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dawn and husband, Michael, Tammy and husband, Rob, Darren and wife, Diana, Stephanie and fiancé, Olan, Jason and wife,...
Kayley Janelle DeFrees
Jan 28, 2016
Kayley DeFrees, beloved daughter, was called home by Jesus on Thursday, January 28, 2016. She entered this world on November 24, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Reece and Melissa DeFrees. She is survived by her parents; and two brothers, Klayton and Karter. Kayley struggled mightily with congenital heart disease, ultimately succumbing to a stroke from surgical complications. Her brief...