Clifford William Sharrar

Jan 31, 2016

Clifford William Sharrar, age 64, a life-long resident of Albuquerque died Sunday, January 31, 2016 after a long bout with cancer. He is survived by his children, Jason, James and Brandy; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Kevin Sharrar; and many friends. He was born in 1951 in Oil City, PA and graduated from Manzano High School. After graduation he entered...

Marian "Sparky" Ipiotis

Jan 30, 2016

Ipiotis, Marian "Sparky", age 90, was born in San Marcial, NM and she went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was very involved with the Catholic Church, was a crusisita, and a Eucharistic Minister. She attended Loretta Academy in Santa Fe and graduated high school in Socorro. She retired after 30 years of...

Orie Bachechi

Jan 30, 2016

Orie Bachechi, 86, our beloved father passed away on January 30, 2016. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at FRENCH - University. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Orie's name to The Veterans of Foreign War, www.vfw.org. Please visit...

Joan Clare Dawson

Jan 30, 2016

Joan Clare Dawson, 83, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2016. She entered this world on August 25, 1932 in Snyder, TX, born to Lon B. Favor and Mary Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, James Dale Dawson; seven children, Helen, Tim, John (Jay), Lon, Jennifer, Tom, Candice, and their...

Raymond Trujillo

Jan 29, 2016

Raymond Trujillo, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, passed away on January 29, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He is preceded in death by his mom, Josephita; dad, Milton; brothers, Charlie and Luis; and sisters, Vicky, Helen and Barbara.Ray was married to the love of his life, Ramona, for 61 years. He was a devout Catholic who lived his faith...

Adam K. Schutz

Jan 29, 2016

Adam K. Schutz, 60, beloved husband, brother, and friend passed away on January 29, 2016. Son of the late Melvin and Rhoda Schutz, Adam was born in Washington, DC and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. He became a Master Gunsmith before joining the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, where he spent 25 years before retiring to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was...

Richard B. Trybus

Jan 29, 2016

Richard B. Trybus, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was 91. Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Rio Rancho in 1988. He supported the automotive industry as a research metallurgical technician for many years, retiring in 1982. Richard is survived by his devoted...

Joseph E. Montano

Jan 28, 2016

MONTANO, Joseph E. Joseph E. Montano, age 89, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in Gallup NM on December 10, 1926, he proudly served as a Pharmacy Mate in the US Navy and retired from a rich career as an Administrative Superintendent with the City of Albuquerque....

Audrey Jean Eliason

Jan 28, 2016

Audrey Eliason's spirit peacefully soared free on January 28, 2016. Born in Olmsted County, MN on December 31, 1929, Audrey used her numerous gifts to encourage and support her entire family throughout her long life. She was a highly intelligent, independent thinker, who was detail oriented, in addition to being artistically talented and creative. She firmly believed in equality and...

E. Leah Cohen

Jan 28, 2016

E. Leah Cohen passed away on January 28, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Leah was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Renee Gordon of Albuquerque; son, Marshall and wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dawn and husband, Michael, Tammy and husband, Rob, Darren and wife, Diana, Stephanie and fiancé, Olan, Jason and wife,...

Kayley Janelle DeFrees

Jan 28, 2016

Kayley DeFrees, beloved daughter, was called home by Jesus on Thursday, January 28, 2016. She entered this world on November 24, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Reece and Melissa DeFrees. She is survived by her parents; and two brothers, Klayton and Karter. Kayley struggled mightily with congenital heart disease, ultimately succumbing to a stroke from surgical complications. Her brief...

Christopher Padilla

Jan 27, 2016

Christopher Padilla, 38, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 27, 2016. He entered this world on August 18, 1977 in Albuquerque, NM, born to James and Jeanette Padilla. He is survived by his brother, Dion Padilla, and his sister, Heather Padilla. He will be greatly missed as he was beyond amazing as a son, brother,...

Cathleen B. Knipprath

Jan 27, 2016

Knipprath, Cathleen B. Cathleen B. Knipprath, 64, went to be with the Lord January 27, 2016 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, George; her daughters, Tara Linnehan and husband, Billy, Beth Jones, Leah Wolfe; her son, Brock Knipprath and wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Addison, Liam, Kade, Jude and Owen; her mother, Mary Ann Harrell; and her sisters,...

Donald Guarienti

Jan 27, 2016

Guarienti, Donald Donald August "Don" Guarienti, 76, passed away peacefully January 27, 2016, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born to Albert Joseph and Mary Frances Guarienti in a dirt-floored adobe shack in the tiny coal mining village of Segundo, Colorado. Don is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Nellie Marie Guarienti; his son, Donald...

Ben Donegan

Jan 27, 2016

Ben Donegan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 27, 2016. Ben was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 6, 1927 and grew up during the Great Depression. Ben's difficult early years produced a man of immense inner strength and self-reliance, characteristics that would serve him well throughout his life. Ben studied geology for three years at Texas Tech,...

Melinda Sue Bainter

Jan 27, 2016

Melinda Sue Bainter, age 67, passed away Thursday, January 28th, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born Melinda Sue Copple on July 6, 1948 in Long Beach, CA and grew up in both Long Beach and Belleville, KS. After graduating from Emporia State University, she lived and taught in Salina, KS for many years, before retiring in...

Mary Cecelia McRoberts

Jan 27, 2016

Service Details

Thursday, February 4th, 2016, 4:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

Friday, February 5th, 2016, 10:00am, Calvary Lutheran Church

Friday, February 5th, 2016, 2:15pm, Santa Fe National Cemetery

Ralph A. Meyer

Jan 27, 2016

Ralph A. Meyer, age 94, a loving husband, dedicated father, and great friend, passed away January 27, 2016 in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ralph was born in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; graduated from Valle High School, served in the US Navy for 20 years and worked for Siemans in Albuquerque upon retirement. Ralph is survived by his loving wife,...

Mark Leighton Robinson

Jan 26, 2016

Mark Leighton Robinson August 1927 - January 2016 Mark Leighton Robinson, age 88, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prior to moving to Albuquerque in 2009, Mark had resided in Roswell for approximately 50 years. Mark will be remembered for his tender devotion to Jean, his wife of more than 60 years as well as his love...

Frances Pauline Jones

Jan 26, 2016

Frances Pauline Jones, truly a kind, gentle woman, was called home by her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Her strong Catholic faith sustained her throughout her life and gave special comfort to her in her last months on this earth. We learned a wonderful lesson in gratitude and grace from this beautiful soul. Parents, Horacio D. and Eloisa...