William Richard Letteris

William Richard Letteris

Mar 4, 2015

William "Bill" R. Letteris, 68 of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Stamford, CT to William and Jewell (Selleck) Letteris. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 1964 and later graduated from the College of Santa Fe in 1968. He served in the United State Air Force and met Toni...

Lois JoAnn Koenig

Lois JoAnn Koenig

Mar 4, 2015

Lois JoAnn Koenig, 71, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2015. Lois JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lee Koenig; brother Dennis Raines; sister Ellen Harris; parents John T. and Lois L. Raines; sister-in-law Sandra Raines; and son-in-law Tom Pettigrew. She is survived by her brother, Gordon Raines; daughter, Carolynn Hammer; husband, William;...

James B. Myers Col. (RET)  Usaf

James B. Myers Col. (RET) Usaf

Mar 3, 2015

Retired Air Force Col. James B. Myers, age 93, passed away on March 10, 2015 due to complications from pneumonia. Jim was a command pilot, who flew over 10,000 hours, 70% in jets, during his 35-year USAF career. He had achieved the triple crown of military aviation: ratings as command pilot, navigator, and bombardier. Col. Myers' last USAF assignment was...

Peggy Lou Eaton

Peggy Lou Eaton

Mar 3, 2015

Peggy departed this life with her family at her side on March 3, 2015 at the age of 89. A longtime resident of Bosque Farms, NM since 1961, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel C. Eaton; her parents, Ione Lutz and Ray Evans, and her sister, Patsy Brown. She is survived by her sons, Rick, and...

Olivia C. "Grandma O." Martin

Olivia C. "Grandma O." Martin

Mar 3, 2015

Olivia C. Martin, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Olivia was born in Veguita, New Mexico to Soloman and Nemecia Chavez. She is survived by her sons, Gary K. Martin and wife, Kari, and Karl A. Martin and wife, Anna Marie; grandchildren, Emily, Catrina, Sarah, Jenny, Irene, Gus, Karlina, Curtis and Marissa; great-grandchildren,...

Charles Richard Main

Charles Richard Main

Mar 2, 2015

MAIN, CHARLES RICHARD Charles Richard Main, known to his friends and family as Richard, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. A native Texan, Richard and his wife moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in December, 2007. Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth Shilcutt Main; his daughter, Juliet Arlene Main of Albuquerque and his son, Philip Todd...

Charles M. Grassham

Charles M. Grassham

Mar 1, 2015

Age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was born and raised in Estancia, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 60 years, Jeanne. He is survived by his sons, Phillip, Robert and wife, Barbara, John and wife, Carol; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was the best father...

Henry Ivan "Hank" Howerton

Henry Ivan "Hank" Howerton

Mar 1, 2015

Henry "Hank" Ivan Howerton, age 76, of Albuquerque, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Lorna Howerton; his children, H. Ivan Howerton, Jr., and his wife Sherri, Elizabeth Hatcher and her husband Norman Hatcher Jr., Michael D. Howerton and his wife, Tami and J. Matthew Howerton and his wife Shelly. He...

Florence G. Eldridge

Florence G. Eldridge

Mar 1, 2015

Florence G. Eldridge, 94, mother, grandmother, cook, baker, gardener, seamstress, and quilter, passed away on March 1, 2015. Florence was best known for being a cook and baker. She was the cafeteria manager at Alameda Elementary School for more than 30 years. Hundreds of Alameda children went through her cafeteria and she knew most of them by name. She always...

Mary Ascencio Flores

Mary Ascencio Flores

Mar 1, 2015

In celebration of a life that touched all she embraced... Mary was born in Silver City, NM on May 3rd, 1935. After she graduated from St. Mary's Academy, she moved to Deming, NM where she met and married the love of her life, Samuel Flores. They were married in 1954, started a family, and moved to Las Cruces, NM in...

Antonio V. "Tata" Sanchez

Antonio V. "Tata" Sanchez

Mar 1, 2015

Antonio V. "Tata" Sanchez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed from this life and reunited with his wife, Celia, on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Antonio F. Sanchez, and wife, Toni, of Dunkirk, MD, Ruben L. Sanchez and David A. Sanchez and wife, Helen - all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren, Daniel, Teri, Michael,...

Millicent Norma "Millie" Garcia

Millicent Norma "Millie" Garcia

Mar 1, 2015

Millicent Garcia, "Millie," 96, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 1, 2015. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side. Born on January 25, 1919 to Elvira and Joseph Martin, Millicent grew up in Los Griegos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rosendo Garcia; her sister, Geneva Padilla, and her brothers,...

Aldo Pellacani

Aldo Pellacani

Mar 1, 2015

Age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was born in Guam and attended college in California. He served in the US Air Force. He was a great husband to his late wife Virginia Pellacani. He is survived by his brother Romolo Pellacani of Guam; his step-children Martha Goujon and David Spradling and his wife Shirley; step-grandchildren...

Simon C. Chavez

Simon C. Chavez

Feb 27, 2015

CHAVEZ, Simon Christopher 44, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Jackeline Torralba Chavez; two children, Grace Chavez and Joshua Chavez; mother, Margaret (Peggy) Chavez and sister Lisa M. Ober. Simon is preceded in death by his father Thomas (Bill) W. Chavez. Simon...

Patricia Anne Garrity

Patricia Anne Garrity

Feb 27, 2015

Left us at the age of 84 to rest in the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2015, with her family by her side. A resident of Albuquerque since 1974, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John "Jack" Garrity; her parents, Agnes and Lawrence O'Leary; and brother, Daniel O'Leary; and great grandson, Christian Garrity. She was born in...

Lore White

Lore White

Feb 27, 2015

June 16, 1923 - February 27, 2015. When you read this, I will be at the big beautiful golf course in the sky waiting for my tee time. What a wondrous life it has been. Born in California (second generation) with loving parents and a beautiful sister, Sally, who gave me four handsome nephews. I was married to Samuel Behrens,...

Bill Zerbe

Bill Zerbe

Feb 27, 2015

ZERBE, WILLIAM D. Bill Zerbe, 61, Albuquerque resident and one of the best Hammond players around passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Bette; children, Stacy Moore (Blake), and Brandon Zerbe ( Margaret), both of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Grace, Kylee, Jordan, Blake, Jr., and Vivi; his...

Reba Yocham Hardin

Reba Yocham Hardin

Feb 27, 2015

Reba Yocham Hardin, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, February 27, 2015. Her vivacious personality and her positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Reba was born on July 7, 1931 in Amarillo, TX. After attending Texas Christian University for one year, she...

Oliver Varela

Oliver Varela

Feb 27, 2015

Oliver Varela was born on Friday, February 27, 2015, at 2:58 a.m. to parents Isaac and Joy Varela. Oliver's family was blessed with nine and a half amazing hours before he peacefully passed away to his heavenly home. During his short time here on earth he touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. His life was a...

Elodia A. Valdez

Elodia A. Valdez

Feb 26, 2015

Elodia A. Valdez, age 85, was born in Cuba, NM and was a longtime resident of Bernalillo, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2015. She is survived by her husband, George of Bernalillo; sons, Abe and wife Laura, and Martin both of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Natalie, Memphis, TN; grandsons, Jacob, Lucas and Adam all of Albuquerque, and great-grandson,...