John H. Tenbrink
Mar 20, 2015
John H. Tenbrink, 93, passed away on March 20, 2015 peacefully in his home. He was the devoted and loving husband of Opal Tenbrink sharing 63 beautiful years of marriage together. He was born in Spearville, KS the youngest son of Edward and Margaret (Basgall) Tenbrink. He was raised on the family farm and served in the United States Army...
Priscilla "Cilla" Lopez
Mar 20, 2015
Priscilla Lopez (Cilla), age 85, passed away on Friday March 20th. She was born on June 30, 1929 in Albuquerque to Guadalupe and Nicolasita Lopez. After her mom died, she was raised by her grandparents Jesus and Telesflora Benavidez. Cilla was a hairdresser in Albuquerque and once owned Charms Beauty Salon on 5th and Central. Cilla faced some difficult trials...
Lawrence G. Lucero
Mar 20, 2015
In loving memory of Lawrence G. Lucero who passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 76. His family would appreciate for his friends and extended family to attend a service in his memory. Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday,...
Araceli M. Garcia
Mar 20, 2015
Garcia, Araceli,91, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away Friday, March 20, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Elisa Flecha of Rio Rancho; a son, Freddie Garcia of Los Angeles, CA; 2 granddaughters and 2 Great-Grandsons and other relatives. She was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1923. She had lived in New York and Miami, Florida and worked as...
Charles Polston
Mar 20, 2015
Charles Franklin Polston (Papaw for Denny's) was born in Melrose, NM on February 11, 1918, to Reverend F. O. Polston, who served as Director of Missions for Plains, Portales, and Tucumcari Associations in New Mexico for 33 years, and Mattie D. Monroe Polston. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1936 and went on to graduate from Eastern New Mexico...
Luis Michael Chavez
Mar 20, 2015
Luis Michael Chavez, 53, beloved Husband and Father, was called to be with God on March 20, 2015. He entered this world on January 18, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Luis and Marian Chavez. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; son Josh Chavez; mother, Marian Romo and brother, Chris Chavez. "Lou" retired from the Albuquerque Police Department after...
Hazel J. Romero
Mar 19, 2015
Hazel Romero, age 60, of Bernalillo was called home to our Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She is survived by her love and companion of 23 years, Paul Aguilar; daughters, Vanessa Gutierrez (Joey), Michelle Castro and Andrea Romero; grandchildren, Alcario, Daniel, Marisa and Felicia; and sister, Sherri Royce. She is also survived by her nephews, niece, many special aunts,...
Claude Dwayne Willcox
Mar 19, 2015
Claude Dwayne Willcox passed away March 19, 2015, at home in Albuquerque with his loving family at his side. His passing was due to a lengthy illness. Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Harriet Wilcox. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheri Willcox of twenty-five years; his two daughters, Dakota Willcox and companion Wacey Cotant,...
Delfina Gutierrez
Mar 19, 2015
Delfina Gutierrez, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away at home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Delfina is survived by her children, Eddie (Bobbie), Rick, Cris (Tony), Lydia, Dolores, Linda, Consuelo, Corky, Angel (Bruce), Michael (Melissa) and Bobby (Laura). She was a grandmother to 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Delfina was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Angel Domenique Garcia; her grandson,...
Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Casuse
Mar 19, 2015
Casuse, Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Joseph Ryan (Jojo) Casuse, age 20, resident of Albuquerque since 2004, began eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Christina Casuse; siblings, Liana Grey (Casuse), Kara Casuse and Malachi Casuse all of Albuquerque; grandparents, Lucy Gonzales of Gallup, NM, William (Shine) Moorehead of...
Vivan E. "Nana" Armijo
Mar 18, 2015
Vivian E. "Nana" Armijo, 67, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Doreen Sanchez and husband, Matthew, Lynda Martin and husband, Ryan, and Trish Sanchez and husband, Agustin; grandchildren, Augustine, Santiago, Vanessa, Phillip, Matthew, Johnathan, James, Sean, Marisa, Robyn and Sofia; five great-grandchildren; brother, Ross Armijo; and sister, Trudy Leyba...
Alta Fern Smith
Mar 18, 2015
Alta Fern Smith, 78, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. She entered this world on October 6, 1936 in Judsonia, AR, born to Earl and Lucy Young. Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Harold. She is survived by her sons, Gregory Smith and Dennis Smith; and daughter, Rebecca...
Robert Wilson Palmer
Mar 18, 2015
Mr. Robert Wilson Palmer, age 72, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Mrs. Betty P. Elias, and Mrs. Euretha P. Hardy; four brothers, George (Ellen), Johnny (Darlene), Sanford (Cassie), and Curtis; two aunts, Mrs. Elise P. Wolfe (Roy) and Mrs. Gwendolyn B. Palmer; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Judy Palmer; and a host of nephews,...
Evelyn L. Orosco
Mar 18, 2015
Evelyn L. Orosco, 94 of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1920 in Ocate, NM to Jose Demetrio and Sara (Martinez) LeFebre - a descendant of French Canadian families. She was raised in Wagon Mound, NM and graduated from Wagon Mound High School and came to Albuquerque in the...
Eva Erhardt
Mar 18, 2015
Eva Erhardt, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Eva was born in Wolfhagen, Germany to Heinrich and Emma Hotze Erhardt. Eva retired from Presbyterian Hospital where she worked as a surgical nurse. Eva is survived by her sister, Gisele Erhardt; her nephew, Eric Erhardt and wife; her niece, Michele Erhardt; great niece and nephew, Ava and Marcus Erhardt,...
Phillip Gregory Plath
Mar 17, 2015
Phillip Gregory Plath, 68, passed away on March 17, 2015. Phillip was born in Dallas, TX on September 1, 1946. He graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque and attended college in Oklahoma. After college he was an airplane mechanic at Albuquerque International Airport before relocating to Colorado Springs, CO. After receiving specialized training, he was a machinist for Emerson...
Donald James Neil
Mar 17, 2015
Donald James Neil, age 81, passed away at home on March 17, 2015. Don was born in Raton, NM to Peter M. Neil and Bertha Stevens Neil. From age three to thirteen he lived in Dawson, NM, where his Scottish immigrant grandfather, Alan Neil, had worked in the coal mines. Following WWII the family moved to Albuquerque and Don became...
Cody Thigpen
Mar 17, 2015
On October 12, 2004, an angel wrote Cody Thigpen's name in the book of life and next to Cody's name were the names of the two people who were blessed to be his parents, Richard Thigpen and Judith Wilson. Only God knew what a blessing he was providing to this earth. Cody had a heart of gold that was as...
Janet Wilson Ferguson
Mar 16, 2015
Janet Wilson Ferguson, age 95, went to be with the Lord March 16, 2015. She is survived by her three daughters, Jane Armayor and husband, Rick, Carol Henderson and husband, William G, and Betty McKinnon and husband, Doug. She is also survived by her grandchildren, who knew her as "Doll", Chuck Moore, Travis Armayor and wife, Jennifer, David Armayor and...
Patsy Miller
Mar 16, 2015
Patsy Miller, age 77, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1937 in Tucumcari, NM. Patsy was known for her generosity and love of family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and won an award for a wedding gown made for her daughter. She dearly loved her grandchildren, nieces and...