July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

Prospero "Pete" Chavez was born July 25, 1923 to Pedro and Barbarita Chavez in Alameda, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Prospero was orphaned by age 13 and was raised by his brothers and sisters. Prospero was the youngest of six children including two brothers, Polidor and Juan Chavez and three sisters, Victoriana, Amalia and Flora. Prospero is survived by his spouse...

July 14, 2016

Tafoya, Richard Richard Tafoya, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Doris; sons, Ruben Tafoya, Ronald Matthew Villalobos and Donald Mark Villalobos; brother, Frank Tafoya; sisters, Helen and husband, Jose Barraza, Toni and husband, Dick Tackett, Frances Tafoya and Patricia Johnston; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was...

July 13, 2016

Hugh V. Loesch, retired Engineer and retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Hugh is survived by his daughters; Suzanne C. Loesch and Alicia M. Loesch; former wife Rita M. Loesch. He is also survived by his step-sister, Beth McClain; cousins Debby Dalton and Harold Scherman Jr. Hugh was preceded in death by his...

July 13, 2016

Michael Layman, 52, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Michael was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Ross and Sharon Layman. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Charasri Layman; brother, Alan Layman; sister, Lori Hillerman and husband, Tony. Michael will be greatly missed by numerous relatives, friends and all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed his cars,...

July 13, 2016

Maestas, Eleanor, 90, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 13, 2016. Eleanor was born in Chimayo, New Mexico, to Canuto and Celia Trujillo-Jacques. She is survived by her three children, Consuelo Pagliocco, David Maestas (Barbara), Theresa Allmon (Stuart); four grandchildren, Darren Maestas, Renee Garcia, Anthony Pagliocco and Maegan Cadena; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and...

July 12, 2016

Phillip H. Franklin, born October 27, 1947, passed away on July 12, 2016, following a brief battle with cancer. He went home to join his beloved wife, Marilynne. Phillip was a loving father to Scott, Rebecca (Mikey), Lori (Mike) Hamilton, and Brandon (Kristina). "Papa" was adored by his grandkids, Mikey, Sissy, Aubrey, A.J., Trevin, Starr and Owenn. Phil was all...

July 12, 2016

Richard Thomas Knudson, 63, beloved husband, father, Papa, son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home July 12, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, as they worshipped God together. Richard was a man of love and integrity; a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He loved spending time with family, entertaining grandchildren with stories of camping and Boy Scout days,...

July 12, 2016

Teresa "Dee Dee" Medina passed away from breast cancer Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 84. Dee Dee is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Benny Medina, and is survived by her daughter, Pamela Medina-Huntington and husband, Rip; her granddaughters, Monica Salazar, Julie Medina and Meghan Spinks; and great- grandchildren, Eva Crespin and Jude Candelaria....

July 12, 2016

Arthur Richard "Rick" Treadwell, 55, died July 12, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn C. Treadwell; his sister, Marcia Treadwell; his step-son, Derek Esquibel and wife, Lucilla; two grandsons, Dylan and Diego; his mother-in-law, Dolores Hance; and sister-in-law, Rachel Hance; as well as many other family and friends including his beloved dog, Mr. Chompers. He was preceded in...

July 12, 2016

Martel James Boyer, 85, passed away on July 12, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Chicago, IL. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Rockford, IL. He attended all of the local schools and graduated from West Senior High School in 1948. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War, and he served...

July 11, 2016

Col. Fred J. Fink, NMANG/USAF (Ret.) was cleared for his final takeoff on July 11, 2016 to touch the face of God and hold his beloved Jinx again. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1923 to Jean and John Fink, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Harriet Fink-Wineburgh; and...

July 11, 2016

Chief Petty Officer Gary Wallace Tweeten, US Navy, Ret'd, age 75, died July 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Caridad; his daughter, Dorina Sturdivant; grandson, Saivon Sturdivant; brothers, Carmen Tweeten and wife, Henrietta, Dennis Tweeten and wife, Jewel, James Tweeten and wife, Estrella; his sister, Lois Kraft and husband, John; and many other family and...

July 8, 2016

Cristobal (Chris) Sanchez, 77, passed away at home on Friday July 8, 2016. He was born in Tierra Amarilla, NM October 28, 1938 and moved to Albuquerque in 1957. He was preceded in death by parents, Cristobal and Casimira Sanchez; and sisters, Lupita and Anna. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Betty; son and daughter-in-law, Dominic...

July 8, 2016

The beloved patriarch of our family, Robert Edward Gorence, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on July 8, 2016. Bob was born on February 25, 1930 in Sheboygan, WI. Bob's parents, Joseph and Antonia Gorence, were very proud to be new United States citizens having immigrated from Slovenia. Bob's two older siblings, Joe Jr. and Sophie, preceded him in death. Joe...

July 8, 2016

Henry Moeding passed away on July 8, 2016 at the age of 102 under the loving care of Presbyterian Hospice. Henry was born in Norfolk, NE in 1914. He obtained his business degree from the University of Nebraska in 1938 and went on to manage the REA of Northeastern Nebraska. He served our country as a Major in the U.S....

July 8, 2016

Loren Kay Appl, July 2, 1942 - July 8, 2016, was raised in Leoti, KS, by his parents Elmer and Gaynell Appl with farming and ranching in his blood. A Military Veteran, he was awarded a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War serving in the Army. Loren was a true Patriot and American. Loren's second home was in the air...

July 8, 2016

Everardo Fraide Jr., age 84, of Albuquerque, NM was called home July 8, 2016. He passed away peacefully at home with family present. He was born January 4, 1932 in Cerrillos, NM and served as a U.S. Marine in the Korean war. He survived a critical injury and received a purple heart. Everardo is survived by his wife, Mary of...

July 7, 2016

Barbara Hodock, aka "The Queen", was born on July 27th, 1948, passed away after a valiant fight with a long-term illness on July 7th, 2016. She was a dedicated nurse for 42 years and after her death, she continued to give through organ donation. Her life long passion was music. Barbara was the choir director for the UNM Aquinas Newman...

July 7, 2016

Mary H. Leonard, loving mother and grandmother, passed away July 7, 2016 in Weiser, Idaho. Mary was born July 17, 1921 in Aurora Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, George T. Leonard. She is survived by her two children, Stephen G. Leonard and wife Gail of Midvale, Idaho, and Kathryn B. Leonard of Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren,...