Mary Ann Duco

August 28, 2016

Mary Ann "Parsley" Duco, 70, passed away early Sunday morning after battling ALS for several years. She was born in 1946 in New York City, NY and was a long time resident of Albuquerque, moving to the city in 1973. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Emma Duco; and her brother, Michael Duco. She is survived by her...

Emmy Regina "nee Meister" Bagwell

August 27, 2016

Emmy Regina Bagwell (nee Meister) June 6, 1922 - August 27, 2016 Emmy passed away at 2:56 p.m. on August 27, 2016 in the arms of her daughter and the comfort of her grandson, Damon, by her side. Emmy is survived by her sisters, Lydia of Germany and Martha of FL; three children, Leander Woodruff, Henry Woodruff (Claudia) and Una...

Frances A. Donlin

August 27, 2016

Frances A. Donlin, born December 27, 1942 in Bronx, New York, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. Frances lost her battle with breast cancer, as did her elder sister, Josephine Sansano, in May of 1993. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Donlin Sr.; her four loving children, Bill Donlin Jr., Suzanne and Doug Stinger, Karen and Marty Ryan,...

Mary Huber Duncan

August 26, 2016

We lift up in celebration the life of Mary Huber Duncan, age 96, who was united in eternal rest with her mother, Annie Huber; father, Oscar Huber; brother, Joe Huber; and sister, Kathryn Collister, on Friday, August 26, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque. The many days of her rich life were dedicated to the benefit of others. This was...

Benjamin F. Espinoza

August 26, 2016

Espinoza, Benjamin F. Benjamin F. Espinoza was born to Benjamin and Manuelita on May 11, 1925 in Espinoza, Colorado. He died at home Friday, August 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife of 71 years, Fidella, and his three children. Benjamin was a decorated WWII disabled veteran; therefore, his family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in...

Carole Guynes

August 26, 2016

Carole Guynes, 73, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, after a long fight with cancer. Carole is survived by her husband, Steve Bare; her daughter, Heather Sopher; grandchildren, Chloe and Jake; and sister, Cathy House. Carole leaves behind extended family; Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister; and many friends. Carole also leaves behind countless special education children of grade school age...

Gloria Mae Nicoletti

August 26, 2016

Gloria Mae Nicoletti, 84, of Albuquerque, beloved Mother, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, August 26, 2016. Gloria was born to Bernard and Dolores Barela. She is survived by her son, Thomas A. Nicoletti of Torrance, CA; her brother, Bernie Barela of Austin, TX; and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded...

Bobbie Jean Madole

August 25, 2016

Bobbie Jean Madole, 89, passed away August 25, 2016 in the comfort of her home. Bobbie is survived by her daughters, Carol Torres, and Shirley Madole; her grandchildren; Torre Stobb, Derek Torres, Travis Stobb and Jason Torres; her sisters, Jimmie Nunnally, and Joan Murry; and many other family and friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Madole;...

Dorothy Cornelius "Dottie" Crist

August 25, 2016

It is with great sadness to share that Dorothy Cornelius Crist, better known as "Dottie" or "Mema", 92, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Dottie was born on June 2, 1924, in Canadian, TX. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico. As a member of the Albuquerque Country Club, Dottie loved golf. If she...

James Norris Wells

August 25, 2016

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Thursday, September 1st, 2016, 3:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

E. Elaine McCarty

August 25, 2016

E. Elaine McCarty, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Ben E. McCarty to whom she was married for 54 years. She is also survived her son Clay and daughter-in-law Maggie and grandson Jack, of Poolesville, Maryland, son Marcus and son-in-law Rowel Fulinara of Phoenix, Arizona and daughter...

William D. Doran

August 23, 2016

William D. Doran, 78, a retired United States Air Force colonel, passed away August 23, 2016. Mr. Doran was born July 4, 1938 in Chihuahua, Mexico to William and Carmen Doran. William is preceded in death by his first wife, Birgit Doran, who passed in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Doran and his daughters, Carmen Dicello and...

Mary Evelyn Nelson

August 23, 2016

Mary Evelyn Nelson passed away peacefully on August 23, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Marlin Nelson: children, Pam Clark and husband Robert, and Kim Nelson and wife Lan, 11 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Mary was born to Bess and Franklin Bryan on April 17, 1934 in Clifton, Kansas. After graduating from...

Hildegard Pauline Sickels

August 23, 2016

Hildegard Pauline Sickels, a native of Germany and an Albuquerque resident since 1980, was taken from us on August 23, 2016, after a prolonged bout with multiple illnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, P.C. (Tex). She is survived by her daughters, Pauline Ansell and husband, David, and Rosalinda Sickels and husband, Mark Pawlak; grandsons,...

William Jerome "Bill" Melfi

August 22, 2016

William J. Melfi "Bill", age 73, of Albuquerque, went with the Lord Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home after a three year fight with stomach cancer. He was born in Newark, NJ on November 13, 1942 to James J. Melfi and Antoinette Pizzani. Bill was the CFO of Reserve Industries that he managed along with his brother since 1977....

Mary Ellen Menapace

August 22, 2016

The life of Mary Ellen Hazen Menapace-Vigil came to a peaceful end in the early morning hours of August 22, 2016. She was born in a dugout outside of Mosquero, NM on November 28, 1918 and attended the Mosquero Schools. In 1936, she graduated as the Valedictorian of her class. In 1941, she married John C. Menapace. They made their...

Gene Johnson

August 21, 2016

Gene Johnson, age 90, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, August 21, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Lee; children, Debbie Benson, Pam Petty and husband, John, Mickie Johnson, and Michael Johnson and wife, Stephanie; ten grandchildren, Aaron Petty and wife, Vanessa, Sara Petty and partner, Duncan, Jennifer Harris and husband, Steve, Rebecca...

Richard L. "Doc" Wallace

August 21, 2016

Richard L. "Doc" Wallace, age 89, dedicated husband and family man, passed away August 21, 2016. Doc was known for his charitable work throughout his life with the Veterans, Boy Scouts, Senior Olympics, Philmont Training Center and Masonic charities. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and also enjoyed being a lifeguard. Doc retired from the...

Duane Addison Benton

August 21, 2016

Duane Addison Benton, age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He is survived by his brother, Richard and wife, Marcella Benton; sons, Jay and Jerry, and wife, Connie; grandsons, Gilbert and wife, Darlyn, Joseph and fiancé, Victoria, and Joshua Benton; great-grandchildren, Gilbert, Faye, Darius, Aubrey, and Cooper; brother-in-law, Julian Yerbich; and many nephews...

Janis Alene (Oldham) Atkinson

August 21, 2016

Janis Alene (Oldham) Atkinson, 66, passed away August 21, 2016 in Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. Long-time resident of Sterling, Colorado she'd been under the care of Centennial Mental Center (CMHC) for many years until recent years when she resided in Sterling Living Center. She is survived by her son; Wesley; and son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Ashley and...