Obituaries

Col. Ronald L. "Ron" Matz

Mar 23, 2016

Ron Matz, retired Colonel of the United States Air Force, passed away at the age of 72 on March 23, 2016 with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rhoda; his daughter, Kelli Strader and husband, Eric; grandsons, Daxton and Devon Strader; his sister, Carol Wulf; his brother, Jerry Matz and wife,...

Margaret Smelser

Mar 22, 2016

Margaret Smelser, 102, dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Margaret was known for her quick wit and kind heart. She enjoyed playing cards and reading the newspaper daily, front to back. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Roscoe (Benjamin); her son,George Cushner; her grandchildren, Donna Wilt (Kim), Debbie Wollam (Jerry), Ben Roscoe (Trish), Nicole Cavanaugh...

Paul Edward Bish

Mar 22, 2016

Paul Edward Bish, 83, passed away on March 22, 2016, at UNM Hospital, a consequence of an unexpected accident. His immediate family was able to be with him at his bedside. Paul was a native of Las Vegas, New Mexico, born to Leroy Earl and Minnie Leona Bish. He graduated from high school in Las Vegas, NM, and attended Highlands...

Thomas Neil Berdine

Mar 22, 2016

Thomas Neil Berdine, 49, died March 22, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his daughters, Faye Lien Berdine, Amberly Marie Berdine and Krystal Lien Berdine; his grandson, Isaiah Neil Cooper; his parents, Jim and Joyce Berdine; his sister, Jennifer Castro and husband Daniel; nephews, Jordan and Nikolas Castro and many other relatives and friends. Tom...

C.B. "Mac" McClain

Mar 22, 2016

MSGT C. B. "Mac" McClain, 89, made his final PCS move, March 22, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Jane Johnson and husband, Rick, Betsy Leora Winburn and husband, Pete and Sally Ann Atkinson and husband, Charles; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56...

Janet H. Koury

Mar 21, 2016

Koury, Janet H. Janet H. Koury, 82, passed away peacefully March 21, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Janet had faith in God knowing that all in life, goodness and challenges came from Him and accepted it. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Koury; and her parents, Paul and Hassiba Handy. Janet was...

Margaret C. "Peggy" Nonemaker

Mar 21, 2016

Margaret (Peggy) C. Nonemaker, 93, who was born and resided in Albuquerque since 1922, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. Peggy was a successful businesswoman. She was owner and operator of La Pinata in Old Town from 1965 until her retirement in 1981. She graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1939 and attended Western School for Private Secretaries in...

Madonna Watkins

Mar 21, 2016

Madonna Watkins, 89, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on March 21, 2016. She entered this world on September 14, 1926 in Casper, WY, born to Edward and Eva Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Charles T. Watkins Jr. Donna is survived by her four children, Charles Watkins III,...

Eugene Limanovich

Mar 21, 2016

Service Details

Thursday, March 24th, 2016, 2:00pm, Sunset Memorial Park

Sharon Stephens

Mar 20, 2016

Sharon Stephens, 65, beloved Wife, Mother, and Nana, was called to her eternal resting place on March 20, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Tim; children, Daryl Stephens and wife, Krista, Shannon Iverson and husband, Travis, James Stephens and wife, Kelly; five grandchildren, Logan, Madelyn, Mikayla, Lucas, and Brooke; brothers, Wayne Veith and wife, Irma and...

Suzanne M. Johnston

Mar 20, 2016

Suzanne M. Johnston, 87; our beloved Mother and Wife passed away on March 20, 2016. Suzanne was born December 12, 1928 in Macon, Georgia to Raymond and Alice Moore. Since the age of 3, Suzanne was trained and schooled in dance, especially ballet. She danced professionally on Broadway in numerous shows including "High Button Shoes and "Oklahoma". Some of her...

Patricia Ann Houchins Brandt Fouch

Mar 20, 2016

Patricia Ann Houchins Brandt Fouch, age 74, passed away March 20, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Patty is survived by husband, Don Fouch; children, Scott Brandt of Albuquerque, Matthew Brandt, Mitchell Brandt of Farmington; sisters, Joni (Arnold) Wunder of Omaha, NE, Margaret (Norman) Cardoza of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Devon, Darianne, Ethan, Marlisa, Marcus, Mandy, Tyler (deceased), Camarae, Kailyn, Adrianna...

Michael A. Romero

Mar 20, 2016

Michael Romero was born on July 20, 1950. And went home to the Lord on Palm Sunday March 20, 2016 at the age of 65. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Lorenza Romero, daughter Michelle Tafoya, grandmother Ciria Gutierrez, mother Lorencita Gutierrez, brother Rudy Romero and nephew Ronnie Romero. He is survived by his three daughters, Charmaine Tafoya,...

Mary Inez Lipinski

Mar 20, 2016

Mary Inez Lipinski was born March 20, 1921 in Lemitar, NM to Pedro R. Montoya and Julianita Luna-Montoya and fell asleep in the Lord on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was the fourth daughter of twelve children and was raised in Socorro, NM. Her son, Rev. Vincent A. Lipinski; brothers, Arsenio Montoya, Cardenio Montoya and wife Sarah, Alberto Montoya...

Harry E. Raymond Jr

Mar 20, 2016

Harry E. Raymond, Jr., age 85, passed away March 20, 2016. He was born May 9, 1930 to Venice (King) and Harry E. Raymond, Sr. Harry lived an exciting and long rewarding life and retired to his home in New Mexico. Harry served the Army as both a military and civilian member for almost 42 continuous years. He held various...

Virginia Rivas

Mar 20, 2016

Virginia Rivas, Age 68, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her three daughters, Raquel Rivas, Patricia Rivas, and Rebecca Valdez; five grandchildren, Annika Page, Clarissa Mestas, Michael Valdez, Jr., Makayla Otero, and Alianah Martinez; two great-grandchildren, Abriella Romero and Peyton Page; two sisters, Olga Soto and...

Demitra "Toula" Matsoukas

Mar 19, 2016

Demitra "Toula" Matsoukas, 88 years old, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2016, with family at her side. Toula was born February 22, 1928, in Avlona, Attiki Greece to Sotiria and Giorgios Sambanis. She was the youngest of five siblings. She grew up during the tumult of WWII Greece. Her father passed immediately prior to the war,...

Helen (Reis) Wondzell

Mar 19, 2016

Helen Wondzell (Reis) was born in 1933 in Seymour, WI. After high school, she enlisted in the US Air Force and served as a weather observer and parachute rigger. She married John Wondzell in 1956. In all Air Force assignments with John, she became the church organist and continued for a number of years at The Holy Ghost Catholic Church....

Martha Louise Barker

Mar 19, 2016

Martha L. Barker, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996, and also from 1951-1954, died March 19, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Franklin B. Barker of Albuquerque, and her daughter, Judith Oliver and husband Thomas of St. Paul, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Menefee. Martha was born in...

Larry Patton

Mar 19, 2016

Larry Patton, age 68, was a much loved friend and adviser. He was known for his excellent work as a trial lawyer, rancher and author. Larry passed away March 19, 2016. Larry was extremely special to many people including his significant other, Cynthia Goranson and her family, his brother Randy Patton as well as many friends in New Mexico, Texas,...