Elvira Wilkins
May 11, 2015
Wilkins, Elvira Reid Elvira Reid Wilkins passed away May 11, 2015 at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvira Tarsy Reid and Daniel John Reid, and by her husband, William W. Wilkins. Elvira had no children, and is survived by one cousin, James Tarsy, Jr. (Jean) of Sarasota, Florida. She was born in New...
Larry E. Bowen Sr
May 11, 2015
Larry E. Bowen, Sr., age 78, passed away at his home on Monday, May 11, 2015, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Moline, IL on December 13, 1936 to Lawrence and Winona Bowen. The family moved to Carlsbad, NM where he graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1954. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Albuquerque and Larry worked at...
Marcella C. "Marcy" Ortega
May 10, 2015
Marcella "Marcy" C. Ortega, 82, lifelong resident of Albuquerque and beloved mother and nana entered into the gates of heaven on May 10, 2015 with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Linda Ortega, Gerri Ortega-Balogh and husband, Tom, Charlotte Ortega, Eileen Ortega-Scipes and husband, Greg, Pearl Ortega-Brazil and husband, Emilio, Roberta Ortega-Robar and husband, Jo, and...
Judy W. Baldino
May 10, 2015
Judy W. Baldino, 68, born May 5, 1947 a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2005 went to be with our Lord on May 10, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Caroline Israel. Judy leaves behind a beautiful granddaughter Isabella Jentzsch of the family home and Charlie her favorite cat....
Irene (Gotti) Morris
May 9, 2015
Irene Morris (Gotti), 88, died peacefully just five hours short of her 89th birthday on May 9, 2015. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Dewey and Martina McElroy on May 10, 1926. She is survived by her current husband, George Morris; and her three children and their families, Phyllis Floyd (husband Eric Nelson), Patrina Percy (husband Mark) and...
Jack William "J.W." McCloud
May 9, 2015
Jack William "J.W." McCloud, 41, a resident of Albuquerque flew to the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2015 and is free and whole now in heaven. He is survived by his loving parents, Jack and Kathy McCloud; sister, Amy Kathleen LeBow and husband, Gavin; niece, Taylor Rose; nephews, Nico William and Jaxx Dylan; aunts, Clee Rodhus of Centerville,...
L. Juanita Eyer
May 8, 2015
Juanita Eyer passed away on May 8, 2015 at Anna Kaseman's Hospice Unit, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 94 years old. She was born Juanita Peacock in Macomb, Oklahoma, November 9, 1920. She moved to Hatch, New Mexico in 1925. She graduated from Hatch High School and attended Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in El Paso, Texas graduating in 1939....
Richard W. (Dick) Heim
May 8, 2015
Richard (Dick) W. Heim, age 90, was received into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on May 8, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the sun was rising over the Sandia Mountains. Dick was born August 12, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey Ann Goralski Heim & his 9 children; Mary...
Reita A. Smith
May 8, 2015
Reita A. Smith went to be with Jesus on May 8, 2015. She fell asleep and woke up in the arms of Jesus. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and is survived by her sons Randy and Kent (Karen) Smith and grandchildren Kayleigh Beth, Katelyn and Mitchell and her sister Peggy Gillham. She was preceded in death by...
Marvin "Emmett" Clark
May 8, 2015
Marvin "Emmett" Clark, 94, died May 8, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Steffy and husband Larry; cousins Shelia Criswell of Houston, Doreen Dingman of Houston, Doug Criswell of Portland and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren family and friends. Mr Clark served our country during WW II in the United States Navy stationed in Puerto Rico. After retiring from the...
Jean Eleanor Bassett
May 8, 2015
Jean Eleanor Bassett, AKA: Jin, Oma, Mutti, Mum, Old Mother, The Boss, and Big Jean passed away shortly after her 89th birthday on May 8, 2015. The Heavens must have been in need of an awesome Mom, to take her from us with such little notice. Born to Evelyn (McClellan) and Harry Young in Welland, Ontario, Canada, Jean lived a...
Jennings Gardner Scott
May 8, 2015
Gardner Scott, 95, a former resident of Rio Rancho, passed away in May. Gardner attended public schools in Kentucky, Morehead State University in Kentucky, and New York Tech in New York City. He served in the Navy during World War II, including two tours of duty in the Pacific. Gardner witnessed the Japanese Surrender Ceremony at the end of the...
Robert Jaramillo Sr
May 7, 2015
Robert Jaramillo, beloved father, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015 . He was born in 1919 in Denver, Colorado. His family moved and settled in the northern parts of New Mexico, and eventually lived most of his life in Albuquerque. He is survived by his sons Robert Jr., Dean, Jose, and Phillip; daughters-in-law Cheryl, Janet, Honey, and Renee; thirteen...
Charles A. Brown
May 7, 2015
Charles Anthony, 87, beloved uncle, passed away on May 7, 2015. Charles was known for his love of music. Born in Grinnell, Iowa he moved with his family to Las Vegas, NM in the early 1930's to escape the Dust Bowl of that era. He served in the US Navy as a medic immediately after WWII in the Pacific Theater...
Catharine Peabody
May 7, 2015
Catharine Peabody, 83, passed away at home Thursday morning. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Raymond Peabody; her children, Margana Huff and husband, Rob Huff, Jacqueline Peabody, Martin Peabody and Gail Richards; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeannie, Catie, Alex, Angela, Adam, Jessica, Samantha; seven great-grandchildren, Kayla, Dennis, Olive, Amelia, Bosten, Aspen, Morrigan; and her sister, Adrienne Neuhaus. Catharine...
Evangeline Schneider
May 6, 2015
Evangeline Schneider, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on May 6, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on November 22, 1920 to James and Florence (Miller) Harwood in El Paso, TX. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, class of 1939. In 1942 she married the love of...
Lloyd Gerald "Rocky" Wayne
May 6, 2015
Lloyd "Rocky" Gerald Wayne was born on September 23, 1931 to Frank Littleton and Hazel Wayne, passed away on May 6, 2015. Lloyd earned his High School Sports Hall of Fame Honors while at Albuquerque High School where he was a four year letterman in wrestling, football, and baseball. He attended Colorado State University on a wrestling and football scholarship...
James J. Hallek
May 6, 2015
James J. Hallek (June 23, 1933-May 6, 2015) died in Albuquerque on May 6, 2015. Jim (known as "Jimbo" to family and friends) would have turned 82 on June 23rd. Jim was born in Alton, Illinois and was a high school basketball star. He attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, on a basketball scholarship until he broke his foot in...
Judith Dianne Duff-Leach
May 5, 2015
Judith Dianne Duff-Leach, 61, a dedicated mother, passed away on May 5, 2015. Dianne was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 3, 1953. She grew up in central New Mexico in Albuquerque, a ranch near Cerrillos, and a farm south of Bernalillo, where her family raised Appaloosa, and later, Thoroughbred horses. She studied classical piano and, in 1971, made her...
Marianne Bennett
May 4, 2015
Marianne Bennett, of Albuquerque New Mexico, died peacefully at home on May 4, 2015. Born October 9, 1948 in Brooklyn NY, Marianne grew up in Fanwood and Scotch Plains NJ, where she attended Saint Bartholomew the Apostle School and Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung NJ. Marianne graduated from The College of New Rochelle with a BA in Philosophy, and...