Chester Claghorn, 81, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on March 26, 2015. He entered this world on October 16, 1933, in Little Rock, AR, born to James and Mary Claghorn. Chester retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 36 years of exceptional service as a Mechanical Engineer. He served with distinction for 40 years in...
Arlene A. Williams, a well known local businesswoman passed away in her sleep at home on Wednesday night March 25th. Mrs. Williams may be better known to some in Albuquerque as Arlene Ramsden. She took back her maiden name after a divorce in the 1980s. She was a member of the Real Estate profession in New Mexico for over thirty...
Phyllis Florentine Cox, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2015. She was born on October 18, 1925 in Evanston, Illinois to Gladys Helen and Florence Benjamin Schlung. She was married to Donald Norman Cox on October 7, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. Together with three children they moved...
Sharon Foreman, age 65, a life-time resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She is survived by her two sons: Wade Foreman and his wife Lenore, and Richard Foreman; grandchildren: Stefany, Jamie, Zayne, and Elysabeth; great-grandchild, Eli; mother, Geneva Crawford; brothers: Steve Weddle and his wife Bonnie, and Dale Weddle; and numerous other relatives and friends. Sharon was preceded...
Doris Winona Brown, age 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, passed away in Murrieta, CA, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She is survived by sons, Richard Brown of Albuquerque, David Brown and wife Marilyn of Murrieta, CA; grandchildren, Christopher Brown of Irvine, CA, Dr. Adam Brown of Los Angeles, CA, Abigail Griebel of The Woodlands, TX, James Brown of...
Tommy D. Golden, 84 of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born on February 25, 1931 at Ft. Supply, OK to Samuel Edward and Ida May (Thomas) Golden. Tommy married Nancy Lee Becker on August 28, 1959 in El Paso, TX. He received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and served in the U.S. Navy during...
Patricia Sue Clark ("Cita"), 68, passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Her passing marked the end of her courageous five year battle with brain cancer. Her great strength, perseverance and positive attitude carried her gracefully through this trial, and enabled her to defy all odds and expectations to live out the...
Zeta Murdock Abrahamson peacefully passed away in her home at age 94 on March 23, 2015. She was born to Seth and Maude (Sturdivant) Murdock in Chickalah, Arkansas on June 7, 1920. She graduated from Conway State Teachers College at age 19 and taught high school English for a year in rural Arkansas. Returning to school for business classes, Zeta...
Perry Martin, 74, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 23, 2015. He is survived by Ruby Martin and their five children, Harold Lund, Brenda Travis, Shana Giesler, Charlene Martin, and Tracy Rench; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; along with extended family members and friends. Perry will always be loved and missed. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, March 27,...
Martha M. York, 94, passed away March 23, 2015 surrounded by her family just two weeks before her 95th birthday. She was born Martha Mary McGann in Providence, RI on April 6, 1920 to Mary (Maggie) Ann and George McGann. Martha (Marty) graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI and married Arthur York in 1941. They first met on...
Our beloved daughter and sister, Rachel Marie Morris, passed away at age 20 on Monday, March 23, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Kerry Morris and Gloria Morris and her brothers, Andrew Morris and Eric Chambers and his wife, Charlene Chambers and their children, Eric, Josh, Ryan, and Katharine, and her nephew, Deejay Morris as well as her fiancAC.,...
Johanna Marie McCroskey, 24, of Merrillville, Indiana (formerly of Albuquerque, NM), went to Heaven on Sunday, March 22, 2015, after a 7 year battle with cancer. On March 24, 1990, a beautiful daughter, Johanna Marie, was born to her loving parents, Mark and Karen Forster of Albuquerque, New Mexico. At an early age, Johanna was known for her contagious spirit...
Josie D. Spencer, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died Sunday, March 22, 2015. She is survived by her two children, Cindy Strubhar of Denver, CO and Stephen West and fiancee, Kerri Ferriegel of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Ashley Strubhar, Eric Dietz, and Joey Ferriegel; sisters, Mary Jennings of Albuquerque and Elvira Valadez and husband, Vincente of Redlands, CA; and...
Melvin, Cassandra Jessica Cassandra Jessica Melvin, 20, beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, March 29, 2015 due to injuries sustained from a pedestrian accident. Born on June 11, 1994, Cassie was an animal lover and active in hiking, kickboxing and yoga. Cassandra is survived by her mother and father, Thomas and...
Fred McLain Hamlin, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, NM died March 22, 2015 from acute respiratory disease. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann of Albuquerque; children, David Hamlin of Edmond, OK, Jane Kellerman and husband, Bill, Nancy Sullivan and husband, Greg of Albuquerque; step-children, Michelle Castaneda of Santa Fe, NM, Stephen Edens of CanCun, Mexico and Shirley...
June Elizabeth Allen Axness, born in St. Louis, Missouri June 27, 1931 was the last surviving child of Joseph and Cecelia Goeke. She was known as Mom, Nana, Junie, June Baby, and JB and was loved and adored by all who knew her. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Kevin Allen, his wife Carolyn, their 2 children Sean...
Maya Spencer, 17, beloved daughter, was called to Jesus' side on March 21, 2015. She entered this world on February 23, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Alan and Barbara Spencer. She loved horses, dogs, and just about any other animal she came in contact with. Music was her passion and she followed several local and regional bands. Maya never...
John Atkins passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015, surrounded by his family. John was born in Las Vegas, NM to Albert John, Sr. and Mary Hayes Atkins. John enlisted in the US Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war ended, John returned to Las Vegas, where he soon met and married Dora Arlene...
Dorothy Hopkins, 90, passed away March 21, 2015. She is survived by her children, Cris Hopkins of Albuquerque, Nancy Paine and husband, Matthew of Arizona; grandchildren, Austin and Kristen Paine; and many other family and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irma Hopkins and her brother, James Hopkins Jr. Dorothy graduated from Iowa State with...
John Richard Street, known always by his family and friends as "Richard," passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Richard was born September 7, 1930 to Gordon and Gladwys (Dunakin) Street in Santa Fe, NM. He grew up in Santa Fe, attended public schools there, and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He attended the University...