Jack A. Cairns, Sr. age 89 passed away June 4, 2015. He was born April 21, 1926 to Fred & Anna Cairns in Newark, New Jersey. Jack had a long career in law enforcement with APD and Government Security. He was a member of the National FBI Association, and a Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a...
LUTTRELL, Emma Emma Lee Luttrell passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Jim C. Luttrell, and her two sons, James Curtis (and wife Kesha) and Christopher Lee (and wife, Dawn); sister Terri Sandlin. She was grandmother to Alexis O'Neill, Madison Lee Luttrell, Jack Cade Luttrell, Jayden Cole Luttrell, James...
Msgt. Russell W. Voisin ASAF (Ret.) passed away June 4, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM after fighting a chronic illness. Russ was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 5, 1934 to Willard Voisin and Helen Cotton Voisin. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing in 1952. Russell enlisted in the USAF in 1954 after marrying. His twenty year career...
Roman "Ray" Saavedra, age 70, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Suzanne Saavedra; children, Richard Lofstrom and girlfriend Tiffany Munera, Aaron Saavedra and wife Jennifer; siblings, Frances Kurts, Annabell Poteat and husband Don, and Lawrence Saavedra and wife Darlene, and several nieces, nephews and countless friends. He was...
George W. Case, age 93, a native of New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 after a short illness. George was born to William Albert and Josephine Crocker Case on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1922, or as George would say "2-2-22", in Las Vegas, New Mexico. His family moved to Albuquerque when he was 6 months old, and...
Irene Aquiar Trujillo, 76, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2015 in her Albuquerque home. Irene graced this world in Deming, NM on February 3, 1939 as the second child of Genevieve Saucedo and Joe Aquiar. Irene was raised in Deming and worked as a secretary at Chaparral Elementary for seven years before relocating to Albuquerque, NM. Irene was a...
Michael Wernig, 61, died June 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Denise and many other family and friends. Born in Morocco and grew up traveling the world with his family. Michael came to Albuquerque and was a graduate of Sandia High School. He attended New Mexico Tech, University of New Mexico, TVI, and graduated from...
Theresa (Teri) Lynn Paques born December 6,1956 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short illness on June 2, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. She was an incredible person who has enriched our lives and the lives of everyone she touched. She was an immensely generous person of heart and was always there to help others. She found a...
Robert McCall, 79, of Albuquerque, NM passed away after battling a long illness. Robert was a loving husband to his wife, Marilyn McCall. He is also survived by his sister, Karen Huey, her husband, Ray and several nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Maxwell McCall; his mother, Ann McCall, and his sister, Karel Rice. Please visit our online...
JoAnn Urevitch, 91, died June 2, 2015. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Stan, her parents John and Josephine Karlak and her sister Theresa Karlak Hudson. JoAnn and Stan were longtime members of Albuquerque Tennis Club and loved to travel. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial gathering will take place at a later date.
Isaac "Cookie" Madrigal lived life as if he was 21. He was a loving, kind, generous and giving man. He was deeply loved by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice. He passed away on June 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. Isaac served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later worked as...
Lori "Jean" Rabon Wixted, age 54, lost a long-fought battle with a brain tumor on Monday, June 1, 2015. Jean was a bright ray of sunshine to everyone who knew her. She was happy, fun-loving and positive to her last moments- she will be forever missed by her family and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Dayton...
Roscoe L. Bell, survived by his daughter (Alice Davis) and son (Stephen Bell), and their families, passed away on June 1, 2015 after a long and remarkable life of 97 years. He was born on March 25, 1918 in Muncie, IN. After completing his primary education there, he enrolled at the University of Kentucky but at the start of World...
Lucy Ann (nee Burtschi) Grady, 91, avid and accomplished quilter, seamstress and matriarch extraordinaire, died on June 1, 2015. Lucy was known for her prolific production of both award-winning and practical "everyday" quilts. She won multiple local and national awards for her traditional artistic quilts while she was also a faithful provider of Project Linus quilts for over 20 years....
Henry F. Montoya, age 84, dedicated father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and Air Force career man who served his country in both the USAF Strategic Air Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. Henry was a maverick and patriarch ahead of his time. He rose from a small town and childhood adversity to...
Rosie Harrison, age 91, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2015 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband; siblings; and parents. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted nurse and will always be remembered by the many patients that she had helped....
Roy L. Conner, 76, died May 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean, son, Chris Freed; grandchildren Joseph and Crystal; great-grandchildren Joel and Joshua; sisters Lazetta Walsh, Joyce Barton and husband Bob and many other family and friends. Roy was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Pete" and Edna Conner and son James; his...
Caruso, Lt. Col. Charles Peter, USAF RET Charles P. Caruso, beloved husband and father, left this life quietly at the age of 88 on May 30, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Charles "Chuck" was born May 27, 1927 in New York City, NY to Italian immigrant parents, Peter and Frances (Fronte) Caruso. Chuck served his country in the US armed forces...
Margaret Baker, 99, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Livermore, CA. Margaret grew up on the Moss homestead farm in northeast New Mexico, near Des Moines. She taught school in Moriarty, NM and Capulin, NM where she met Eldon. They moved to Albuquerque in 1953 where they raised three children. They were active in...
Jesse A. May, Jr. 92, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather died on May 29, 2015. He was born to Jesse and Grace May on September 29, 1922 in Brownfield, TX. He is survived by his wife, Anna; brother Charles and sister Pat; sons and daughters-in-law Jesse and Patti May, Charles and Gwen May, and David and Domenique May; grandchildren...