Max McWhirter
Feb 7, 2015
Max was born in Mountainair, New Mexico, October 1920. He had a sister, Donna Gail, who was four years older. He spent his summers helping on his grandmother's farm in House, New Mexico. It his early teens his mother passed and he and his father moved into the Shaffer Hotel. Later he attended and graduated from NMMI in Roswell, New...
Charles V. "Jack" Jakowatz Jr. Dr.
Feb 7, 2015
Dr. Charles V. Jakowatz Jr. ("Jack"), devoted father, friend, and most adored husband, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on February 7, 2015, with his family and close friends by his side. Jack was born on March 5, 1951 in Urbana, Illinois to Dr. and Mrs. Charles V. Jakowatz Sr. He spent his childhood in Schenectady, NY...
Richard Schafer
Feb 7, 2015
Richard Schafer, 70, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on February 7, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Silver City, NM, to William and Evelyn Schafer. After graduating from Deming High School, and receiving his Bachelor's degree from Western New Mexico University in 1967, he moved to Albuquerque. He received his Master's degree from the University...
Ollie Williams
Feb 7, 2015
Ollie Williams, 84, our Beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 7, 2015. She entered this world on October 20, 1930 in Houston, TX, born to Earnest Warner and Fannie Ola (Gill) Braxton. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Rick) Sidler Howard (Denise) Williams and Diana (Michael) Alexis; five grandchildren, Alicia Alexis, Jesse Alexis, Jacob...
Loretta M. Cabbage
Feb 7, 2015
CABBAGE, LORETTA M. Age 75, long-time resident since 1959, died peacefully on February 7, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan C. Rodden; son, Steven and wife, Maria Luisa; step-son, George Cavvage and children; brother, William Murphy; sister, Anne Senatore; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She lived a long full life, always giving to others. Services will be...
John Peter Wagner
Feb 7, 2015
John Peter Wagner, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. John was born in Evanston, IL on November 21, 1931 and joined the USAF in 1951 as an aircraft and jet engine mechanic. He served overseas in England, Guam and Tripoli ultimately being stationed in New Mexico where he gave 21...
Charles "Charlie" W. Brown
Feb 7, 2015
Charles W. Brown, "Charlie", age 87, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane; and his children, Obie and Polly. Charlie was an Eagle Scout, and he also served in the Korean War. He moved to Albuquerque in the 1950's and started Charlie Brown Insurance Inc. in the 1960's. He was an...
Bernardo "Bernie" Fernandez
Feb 6, 2015
Age 89, passed away peacefully Feb 6, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Lorraine "Laurie", his children; Mark Fernandez and wife Kim , Elena Fernandez, grandchildren; Noelle and Barret Vermilion, brother in law, Al Caisse and wife Kay and countless beloved friends and students whose lives he touched. Bernie, son of Serafin and Edna Fernandez was...
Florence Jackson
Feb 6, 2015
Florence "Flo" Jackson, 89, resident of Rio Rancho since 2009, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2015. She was born in Danbury, CT and moved to Virginia Beach, VA in 1968 until she moved to Rio Rancho with her daughter and son-in-law. She retired from Raytheon Service Company in 1989. In her free time she enjoyed bowling....
Maj. Kenneth D. Sexton (USAF) Ret
Feb 6, 2015
Age 77, passed away at his home February 6, 2015 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's which he fought for five years. Ken was a decorated veteran serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars early in his military career. He was commissioned in the Air Force in 1962 and stationed at Shaw AFB where he...
Keith H. Phillips
Feb 6, 2015
Keith H. Phillips, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Friday, February 6, 2015. He is survived by his spouse of 70 years, Edith Phillips of Albuquerque; daughter, Gail Gruler and husband, Andy of Greer, SC; grandson, Aaron Gruler and wife, Rory of Augusta, GA; granddaughter, Rachel Piper and husband, Donnie of Goose Creek, SC, and great-grandson, Caleb...
Marybelle Fisher
Feb 6, 2015
FISHER, MARYBELLE Marybelle Fisher, 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 6, 2015. Marybelle was born on May 15, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska to J. Floyd and Marion Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, James; son, Bryan Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and RJ Kirkpatrick; and granddaughter, Tess Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers the family...
Florence Betty Brooks
Feb 5, 2015
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend to all, Florence Betty Brooks went home to the Lord on February 5, 2015. She was 96 years young. She was cherished by friends and family and will be forever in our hearts. She is survived by her son Albert C. Brooks and daughter-in-law, Diane Brooks of Houston, TX, their children Clay...
Lois H. Amsden
Feb 5, 2015
Died as she lived, with quiet dignity and grace on February 5, 2015 at the age of 89. Lois was born on March 14, 1925 in the small Scandinavian community of New Effington, SD. After high school, she "escaped" South Dakota and journeyed to Washington D.C. to support the WWII effort. The war offered her a chance to learn skills...
Marianella Domenici S.C.
Feb 5, 2015
DOMENICI, MARIANELLA, S.C., Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, Marianella Domenici S.C, passed away on February 5, 2015 at the age of 84 in her Albuquerque, NM home. Sister Marianella was born Nella Jeannette Domenici on May 24, 1930 to Cherubino and Alda (Vichi) Domenici in Albuquerque, NM. She was a Sister of Charity for 67 years. Sister grew up in...
David W. Smith
Feb 5, 2015
SMITH, DAVID W. David W. Smith of Albuquerque NM, age 48, died on February 5th, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. Mr. Smith was born on June 1st, 1966 in Borger, TX; he was the son of Carole A. Smith of Apple Valley, MN and the late Jack P. Smith, Jr; brother to Jack P. Smith III, Burnsville, MN and Meghan T....
Wilma Lynn Shull
Feb 5, 2015
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Thursday, February 5, 2015. She is survived by her children Dave Shull and wife Phillis, Duane Shull and wife Susie, Sandra Mercer and husband Bill and Robynn Sower; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister Wanda Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Shull. She was a member...
Jane LaRue
Feb 4, 2015
LaRUE, JANE Jane LaRue, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died in her home on February 4, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1921 in Carrizozo, NM to William S. (Bill) Norman and Laura Dalton Norman. She was always proud of her educational accomplishments, and graduated at age 16 from Carrizozo High School. She moved to Albuquerque in 1937...
Betty Harris
Feb 4, 2015
Heaven just got a little more beautiful with the arrival of Betty Harris on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, after living a wonderful life for 97 years. Betty was a well-loved New Mexico artist, art teacher, community volunteer and dear friend to the luckiest among us. Art has been a part of Betty's life since childhood. After high school she studied...
Thomas A. Borden MD
Feb 4, 2015
BORDEN, THOMAS A., M.D. Dr. Thomas A. Borden, age 77, well known and loved Albuquerque physician, passed away peacefully February 4, 2015. A native of Indiana, Dr. Borden was a graduate of Earlham College (A.B., Chemistry). Thomas received his M.D. from the University of Chicago Medical School, training under Nobel Prize winning Urologist Charles Huggins, M.D. Dr. Borden also received...