James J. Thompson

James J. Thompson

Aug 4, 2014

James J. Thompson, October 22, 1940 - August 4, 2014, lived an extraordinary life, and leaves behind family and friends who adore and admire him. Jim grew up in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, the son of John H. and Dorothy Yaletchko Thompson. After graduating high school in 1958, he moved to New Mexico to attend UNM on a scholarship from the...

Mary A. Duran

Mary A. Duran

Aug 4, 2014

Maria Antonia Gutierrez Duran (Mary) was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings that died at birth, and brothers, Elfido Gutierrez, Antonio Jose (Tony) Gutierrez and Alisandro (Alex) Gutierrez. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard. She is...

Robert R. Rottman

Robert R. Rottman

Aug 3, 2014

Memorial Service for Robert R. Rottman, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; who passed away on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014, at his home, will be at 10:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2014 at FRENCH-Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Robert was born in Mojave, California to Robert David and Eunice (Adams) Rottman. Robert was always a loving son, father, and good...

Edward P. Garcia

Edward P. Garcia

Aug 3, 2014

A resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 3, 2014 at age 93. Eddie is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Lyla; his children, Michael Garcia, Carolyn Mack, Mary Ellis and husband Bernard; stepdaughters, Sharon Opila and Kathleen Johnson; 4 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Rafaelita Garcia; his brothers,...

Charlotte Carroll

Charlotte Carroll

Aug 3, 2014

"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." - Maya Angelou On August 3rd, 2014 Charlotte Marie Carroll passed peacefully away to join God and her beloved husband of 67 years, Bill Clarence Carroll. She was born to Charles and May Badgett on July 6, 1929 in St....

Dale Ambrosini

Dale Ambrosini

Aug 3, 2014

AMBROSINI, DALE BRYAN As the afternoon began on Sunday, August 3, 2014, Dale Bryan Ambrosini was called home by the Lord. Although his heart belonged to the mountains of western Colorado, he also loved his many years in Albuquerque as well as his childhood home in northern California. Dale was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, and loving husband, father, and...

James E. Vigil

James E. Vigil

Aug 2, 2014

Age 70, beloved husband, brother, uncle & nephew passed away August 2, 2014 after a short illness. James was born in Taos & later made Albuquerque home. He was preceded in his death by his parents, Bences & Fabiola Vigil of Taos, infant brother Allen-Marcus, Grandparents Luciano & Florida Martinez of Taos, Grandparents JNR and Domitila Vigil of Ranchos de...

Dolores Trini Sanchez

Dolores Trini Sanchez

Aug 2, 2014

In January 1941 a precious child was born to a loving family in Cubero, NM. After a long battle with cancer, on Saturday, August 2, 2014, with her family at her side, Jesus said to Dolores "It is time to come home with me." Greeting her in eternal life are her husband, Nepo Sanchez, Jr.; parents, Max and Alfreda Jaramillo;...

William McIver "Mac" Lamb

William McIver "Mac" Lamb

Aug 2, 2014

William McIver "Mac" Lamb, age 95, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014 after a long illness. Mac was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Viola, his daughters Lorinda and Cathy, his brother Dick, his granddaughter Alison, and many other beloved family members and friends. He is survived by his granddaughter Jennifer, his son-in-law...

Delmer Donaldson

Delmer Donaldson

Aug 1, 2014

DONALDSON, DELMER Delmer Donaldson, 88, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed from this life on August 1, 2014, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughters, Debbie Stocum and husband, John, and Carole Schneider and husband, Fred; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Tom Storks and wife, Vicki, and extended family members and friends. Delmer served in the U.S. Navy...

Mary E. Swinney

Mary E. Swinney

Aug 1, 2014

Born July 28th, 1940 and was called home August 1st, 2014. Mary is survived by her daughters, Tammy and Sherry; granddaughter, Jordan; grandsons, Danny and Joshua; great grandchildren, Tristan and Elena; and companion, George. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; parents, Ethel and Arvin; and brother Joe. She was a cherished mother and grandmother. She will be...

Peter K. Shams-Avari

Peter K. Shams-Avari

Aug 1, 2014

Peter K. Shams-Avari passed away in his sleep from a heart attack the morning of Friday, August 1, 2014. He is survived by Chylon Budagher (Wife); Bo Fleming (Son); Allison Fleming (Daughter-in-Law); four grandkids; Sylvia Shams-Avari (Mother); Rachael Shams-Avari (Sister); and Joshua Shams-Avari (Nephew). The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Wyoming. FRENCH -...

Reynaldo Salinas

Reynaldo Salinas

Jul 31, 2014

SALINAS, REYNALDO Reynaldo Salinas, 85, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Joanna Salinas, Hilario Salinas, Jeannette and Michael Parros, Juan Andres Salinas and Tobias A. Salinas; grandchildren, Maria Salinas, Dominique Parros, Samuel Parros and Austen Parros; sisters, Josefina Sisneros, Petra...

John B Garcia

John B Garcia

Jul 30, 2014

Garcia, John B. 59, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Ernestine Hall and husband, Tracy; siblings, Tim Garcia and wife, Kim, Carleen Mody and husband, Dwight, and Ron Hall; many nieces and nephews; and two uncles and two aunts. John was preceded in death by his brother,...

Bill R. Taylor

Bill R. Taylor

Jul 30, 2014

Bill R. Taylor, age 79, was born in Roswell, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1955. Bill passed away on July 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Sean Taylor and wife, Stefanie of Westminster, CO; daughters, Michelle Baca and husband, Bill Rankin, Nikki Burnett and husband, Andrew, and Coeann Church and husband, Jack of Port Angeles,...

Phillip D. Aragon

Phillip D. Aragon

Jul 30, 2014

Aragon, Phillip D. Phillip D. Aragon, 61, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; daughters, Aretha Sanchez and fiancAC. Larry Moya, and Jamie Aikins and husband Jerone; grandsons, Michael Vargas, Damian Vargas, Jerron Aikins, Jayden Aikins and Jordan Aikins; siblings, John Aragon and wife, Sandra, Ronald Aragon and...

Harold "Harry" Planer

Harold "Harry" Planer

Jul 28, 2014

age 87, resident of Albuquerque since 1968, born on April 8, 1927 in Washington D.C. to Erick D. and Jane Planer, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marciana "Marcy"; daughter, Donna Sedillo and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Alex Fish, Thomas Sedillo, and Amber Sedillo; great-granddaughter, Trinity Fish; and sisters, AnnaMae O'Donnoghue...

Harold L. "Hal" Harvey

Harold L. "Hal" Harvey

Jul 27, 2014

HARVEY, HAROLD L. "HAL" Age 88, loving husband, devoted and caring father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. Born in Minersville, PA on November 30, 1925, he was a son of the late Harold S. and Mary Minehold Harvey. He was a World War II veteran, enlisted in the Army...

Leon J. Keck

Leon J. Keck

Jul 27, 2014

Leon J. Keck, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, slipped peacefully from this life in his home on Sunday morning, July 27, 2014. He had been under hospice care for several weeks after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lois Kuhn Keck; daughter, Joan Lamunyon Sanford and partner,...

Sophia Geneva (Gene)  Davidson

Sophia Geneva (Gene) Davidson

Jul 27, 2014

Sophia Geneva (Gene) Davidson passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was the daughter of George and Ruby Croft. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she moved to Manhattan, Kansas after marrying Loren Irving Davidson (Dave) on November 6, 1943. She raised her only child, Toni, in Manhattan and opened a licensed Day Care Center in her home so she...