January 8, 2017

Ralph P. Kress, age 93 of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Coleman (Ed); son, Sam (Kelly); grandsons, Erik Coleman, Richard Kress (Ashley), and Henry Kress; and great-grandchildren, Richard and Kaylee.

Service Details

Friday, January 13th, 2017, 10:00am, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset...

January 8, 2017

Adan Gonzales, 87, a well-known APS Educator, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. Adan, was known for his kindness and caring towards family, friends and strangers. Whoever got to meet him was a very lucky person. Adan was a Veteran of the Korean War and served proudly. Adan put himself through school to obtain a college degree and Masters. He...

January 8, 2017

Garland Gene Gardenhire, 83, of Albuquerque passed away Sunday January 8th, after an unexpected cardiac incident early Saturday morning. Gene was born April 19, 1933, in Lakeview, TX to Garland and Beatrice Gardenhire. He was raised on the family farm and attended high school in Estelline, TX. He graduated in 1954 from West Texas State College, then served in the...

January 8, 2017

Albert Raul (Beto) Padilla, he was born on June 10, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM to Frank G. and Rosa Padilla. Beto left us on Sunday, January 8, 2017 to be with his beloved daughter Tiana Rose in the heaven's above. His life was dismissed on his motorcycle, which was a dream of his from the time he was a child....

January 8, 2017

James Paul Wallace, 87, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 8, 2017. He entered this world on April 11, 1929 in Red Oak, IA, born to James and Mildred Wallace. He is preceded in death by his loving son, Mark Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Wallace; daughters, Paula Wallace, Marcia...

January 8, 2017

Myra Stallings (Korringa), age 83, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2017. Myra will be remembered as the epitome of a kind, elegant Southern Christian lady. She is survived by her husband, Corneil Korringa; her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Hogan, all of Albuquerque; and her stepchildren and their spouses, Judy and Stuart Korringa of Caledonia,...

January 8, 2017

Ralph L. Phelps died on January 8, 2017, at age 71. He is survived by Linda H. Phelps, his wife of 44 years, and his children, Dr. Joshua Phelps of Ogden, Utah, and Jennifer Phelps of Boulder, Colorado. Ralph was a nuclear engineer and spent his professional career in management and engineering for nuclear power plants in Connecticut, California and...

January 8, 2017

Shelley A. Smith, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in the Cardiac Critical Care unit, a caring and compassionate part of Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, of coronary artery ischemia, a common cardiovascular disease. Shelley was a native of Albuquerque, born at Presbyterian hospital on August 14, 1952. Shelley graduated from Highland High School with the class of...

January 7, 2017

MaryAnn Baca, age 80, was our family rock, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. MaryAnn was known for her kindness to others and loving life. She loved being around family. She is preceded in death by husband, Danny H. Baca; son, Peter Baca; grandson, Larry Martinez; granddaughter, Francesca Baca; and great-grandson, Leonard III; and parents, Frederico Sanchez and Mary Cardos....

January 7, 2017

Diana Hinshaw, 54, of Algodones, passed away on Saturday, January 7, at 10:02 p.m. at UNM Hospital. She was surrounded by her kids, parents, and sister. Diana was born April 13, 1962, daughter of Gilbert and Cruz Lopez. She was raised and schooled in Hobbs, NM. Diana married Howard Hinshaw in 1983, and had two children. When Diana found out...

January 7, 2017

Kathryn (Kathy) Gay Dennis was born February 16, 1964 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Kathy lived with her parents, Jim and Christa Cooper in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas and Copperas Cove, Texas before moving with her family to Albuquerque in the late 1960s. She passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home in Albuquerque. She attended Osuna Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle...

January 7, 2017

Sgt. Elizardo "Lee" Gallegos, a retired New Mexico State Police Officer, went to the lord Saturday, January 7, 2017. He served 28 proud years with the New Mexico State Police. His last assignment was as Public Information Officer. He is survived by his son, Kenneth; grandson, Andrew; great-grandson, Lincoln; brother, Roberto Gallegos and his wife, Anne; and numerous nieces, nephews...

January 7, 2017

Frances Etheridge, born June 11, 1922, died peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a long-time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Ocean Drive Garden Club, Emanon and the Good Shepherd's Corner. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John M. Etheridge, M.D., and her son-in-law, James Walker. She is...

January 7, 2017

William L. Risso, age 97, passed away January 7, 2017. His family will miss his intelligence and strength.

January 6, 2017

Deloris McCune-Heathman, 74, beloved mother, sister and friend, was called by God to eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven, January 6, 2017. She entered this world June 12, 1942 in Salina, UT, born to Frank and Katheryn McCune. She is survived by her son, Eugene Heathman of Ruidoso, NM; twin brother, Donnie McCune of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Robert...

January 6, 2017

Jacqueline E. Simballa (Jackie), age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6th, 2017. Jackie was born on June 16, 1953, in Paris, France to Steve and Elizabeth (Betty) Silan. Born into a military family, they moved around the world before finally settling down in Albuquerque, NM in 1958, with her parents, sister Rayne and brother, Stephen. She attended Sandia...

January 6, 2017

Eduardo "Edward" Chavez passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos where he was born to Maximilliano Chavez and Victoriana Sanchez Chavez on November 8, 1921. He is survived by his children, Rosie Encinias, Edward Chavez, Jr. (Cathy), and Robert Chavez; as well as his grandson,...

January 6, 2017

Isabelle Garcia born February 14, 1924, in Madrid, NM; former resident of Galisteo, Stanley, and Santa Fe, NM; and an Albuquerque resident for 67 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed into the loving arms of Our Lord on January 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio Garcia; her parents Basilio...

January 6, 2017

James E. "Jim" Ottino, Jr., age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at the New Mexico State Veterans Home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou; four children, Terri Cappelle (Bill), James W. Ottino (JoLou Trujillo-Ottino), Jan Diewald, and Carol Torres (George); daughter-in-law, Caryn Barre; grandchildren, Jennifer Candelaria, Christopher Ottino, Gregory Ottino,...

January 5, 2017

Peter (Pete) J. Sté�ke, 63, died on January 5, 2017, from complications of vascular dementia. He was the owner/operator of Pete Sté�ke's Plumbing and Heating for 28 years. Pete loved to explore the hills of NM with his wife and dog. He enjoyed vintage country music, old cars, and airplanes and had an artistic soul. Pete's corny jokes will be...