Ida Frances Vandell

May 19, 2016

Ida Vandell, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Reid. She is survived by her children, Charlotte Sweeney and husband F. Kennedy Sweeney of Albuquerque, Ronald F. Vandell of San Diego, CA, and Reid R. Vandell, Jr. of Albuquerque; and three grandchildren, Sean,...

Paula S. Casady

May 19, 2016

We lost an angel when Paula Casady left us May 19, 2016; having succumbed to a brief fight with cancer. She was born on October 9, 1954, to Rupert J. and Eula Hernandez in Denver, CO. Paula was always very proud of her parents and the work they did raising their family, championing the cause for the mentally ill and...

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Esch

May 19, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Esch passed into the loving arms of God after a five year battle with Alzheimer's on Thursday, May 19, 2016 surrounded by his family, loved ones, and friends. Jerry was born in Hastings, NE on October 4, 1947. He attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney on a basketball scholarship and received a BS in Math and...

Bob Bertelle

May 19, 2016

Bobby Bertelle 5/27/1967 - 5/19/2016 Bob went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2016 in Albuquerque. His parents were by his side. Bobby has no more pain and is at rest now. He is in heaven with lots of family and friends. Bobby graduated from Eldorado High School. He loved the band and played four years while there....

Catherine C. Neice

May 18, 2016

Catherine C. Neice, age 101, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nial; her brother, Chet; and her parents, Grover and Gertrude Caulkins. Mrs. Neice was born in Walton, New York and moved to Albuquerque and worked for Met Life Insurance Company in both places as office manager. At her request there will be...

Sylvia Nora Shams-Avari

May 17, 2016

age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Sylvia will always be remembered as a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Rachel Shams-Avari; one grandson, Joshua Shams- Avari; and many other family and friends.

Mattie Jean "Dutch" Morris

May 17, 2016

Mattie Jean (Dutch) Morris, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Dutch was born in September 1927 in Bovina, TX to A.F. and Mattie Randall. At the age of seven, her family moved to Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945. On December 24, 1946 Dutch married the love of her...

Irving Z. "Irv" Shemano PhD

May 17, 2016

Shemano, Irving (Irv) Z., PhD 1928-2016 Irv passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the age of 87. He was born in San Francisco, California, to Boris and Grace (Schein) Shemano. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His Doctorate degree in Pharmacology was received at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada,...

Vieva L. "Vicie" Kells

May 16, 2016

Vieva L. Kells ("Vicie") died on May 16, 2016. Vicie was born in Marshville, West Virginia on March 25, 1926. Vicie spent much of her time in Ravenswood, West Virginia where she was married to Edward B. Kells, who predeceased her on April 5, 1990, and raised her son Steven Edward Kells, who predeceased her on September 9, 2012. Vicie...

Gabriel R. "Gabe" Roche

May 16, 2016

Gabriel Richard Roché (Gabe), of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 32. Gabe was born to Ed and Darleen Roché on June 26, 1983 in Albuquerque, NM. He grew up in the Los Lunas/Belen area and graduated with honors from La Mesa Christian School in 2001. He was a heavy-equipment mechanic. He also...

Margaret Ngonwei

May 16, 2016

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Dorothy E. Archuleta

May 16, 2016

Dorothy E. Archuleta, a long time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. Dorothy Archuleta was also a long time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is survived by her son, Michael Archuleta and grandchildren: Tanya, Edward, and Harold and their spouses and children. Dorothy Archuleta is also survived by her sister, Eleanor Romero and...

Marvin R. Coffee

May 16, 2016

Our beloved Marvin R. Coffee passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2016, surrounded by family and love. Marvin was 77 and fought his battle with cancer hard and with courage as he faced everything else. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister and son. Marvin's life was a story of love. He loved his family and...

Robert Edward Hunt

May 15, 2016

Robert Edward Hunt, 51, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Martina Hunt; and children, Lisa Hunt and Robin Hunt of Bruchkoebel, Germany. He also leaves behind his mother, Jean Hunt; brother, Steven Hunt of Albuquerque; and his uncle, Robert Munsie of Edinburgh, Scotland. Robert is a veteran of the US Army,...

Joe Mendez

May 15, 2016

Joe Mendez, 93, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Dora Mendez; his sons, Gary Mendez and Dale Mendez and wife, Marti; grandsons, Bobby, D e z l y n n, D a n i e l, Gabriel and Kyle Mendez; granddaughter, Nicole and Angelina Mendez; five great-grandchildren. He served...

Richard E. Barela Sr

May 13, 2016

Richard E. Barela, Sr., age 49, our beloved brother, passed away in an unexpected, tragic accident. Our beautiful brother had a heart of gold and would do anything for you if he was able to. Over the last several months Richard was the happiest we had ever seen him, his infectious smile and sense of humor would light up a...

Michael Patrick Wade

May 13, 2016

At the young age of 17, Michael Patrick Wade along with his cousin Bill Wade departed the west coast of Ireland for a new life in the United States. It was there in New York City that he met Mary Ellen Cunniffe "Maureen" at an Irish American dancehall. Maureen was committed to an "arranged" relationship back in her hometown in...

Frances Machacek

May 13, 2016

Frances Machacek, age 101, a strong, loving, independent, and petite lady with a great sense of humor, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. Fran's son, Rob and his wife Sally and kids will miss her dearly. Being a Grandma to Lindsay, Matthew and Whitney was Fran's most favorite role, as well as being 'adopted' Grandma to their cousins -...

Muriel Florence Miller

May 12, 2016

Muriel Florence Miller, 95, of Albuquerque, formerly of Venice, FL, passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2016. She is survived by her children, William Miller and wife Vicky, Susan Turkovich and husband John and Sally Miller. She was also a grandmother to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Von Miller.

Robert Leonard "Bob" Hughes

May 12, 2016

Robert (Bob) Leonard Hughes, age 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home from colon cancer Thursday May 12, 2016. He was born November 1, 1930 in Reading, PA to Leonard William and Elsie Marie Shenkle Hughes. After graduating with the class of 1948 from Hagerstown High School, Bob went to work as a draftsman for Pangborn Corporation in Maryland....