Jerry Brice
Feb 7, 2014
When Jerry Brice became the first female Certified Purchasing Manager in New Mexico in 1981, she was already on her fourth or fifth career, not that she was counting such things. Jerry always liked to stay busy, but more than doing an outstanding job, she enjoyed the people that she encountered along the way: Hearing their stories, learning about their...
Jose Laycock
Feb 7, 2014
Jose Laycock, age 39, of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Katherine and Harry Laycock; his brother, Christopher Laycock and wife Nickeya; his grandmother, Conception Chavez; uncle, David Chavez and wife Peggy Sufall, uncle, Johnny P. Laycock Jr. and wife Daisy. He was also an uncle to Desiree, Samira and Dylan. He graduated...
Esther Silva-Kozak
Feb 7, 2014
SILVA-KOZAK, ESTHER Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1997, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Bakersfield, CA in 1953 to Lorenzo and Connie Silva. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kozak of Albuquerque, NM; four children: one, son Luis Chacon and spouse, Staci, one daughter, Natalie Chacon and husband,...
Ken "Blackie" Honeycutt
Feb 7, 2014
Age 63, born in Espanola, NM, passed away in his home Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by two brothers, three daughters, six grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends. A loving father, poppy, family member and friend. Ken loved telling rich detailed stories, reading, writing and a good hearty laugh. He loved skiing, fishing and golfing and is...
Neyda Maestas
Feb 6, 2014
July 21, 1925 - February 6, 2014. It is with great sadness that the family of Neyda Maestas, beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, announce the passing after a long illness at the age of 88. Neyda was raised in Canon, New Mexico. Neyda and her husband, Herman traveled and lived throughout the world as Herman served in...
Herb Runkle
Feb 6, 2014
Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, was born on February 25, 1934 and passed away peacefully February 6, 2014 with his family around him. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; his daughters, Kathy Sager and husband, Brett, Rebecca Sanchez and husband, Victor; his son Sam Runkle and wife, Sherry; his mother in law, Mae Naranjo; his grandchildren, Ryan, Delaney,...
Lois Bednar
Feb 6, 2014
Lois Bednar passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1932 on a farm near Maynard, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Heschke; three sisters; and two brothers. Lois is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert; son, Rory (Amy) Bednar; daughter, Renae (Gary) Muller; and granddaughters, Erica and...
Mark Wayne Lilley Sr
Feb 6, 2014
Age 76, a 20 year Veteran of the USAF & a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 6, 2014. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Eliza and grandson, Alan. He is survived by his son, Mark W. Lilley Jr. (Denise); daughter, Eliza C.M. White (James); son, Thaddeus G. Lilley (Carol); daughter, Donna K. Sanchez (LeRoy); son, Henry...
Willard Henry Schmidt
Feb 5, 2014
Master of his own world, an inventor, thinker, genius, Realtor, retailer, entrepreneur, father, and friend to many and a burr under the saddle for some, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the young age of 93. Dad's amazing journey started on January 28, 1921 in Whitehall, Montana as the son of a rancher and gold...
Arturo R. Rivera Jr
Feb 5, 2014
RIVERA, ARTURO R., JR. Age 46, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He is survived by daughter, Magdelene E. Rivera of Round Rock, TX; mother, Irma Y. Rivera; father, Arturo R. Rivera, Sr., of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Norma A. Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; brother, David Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; and fiancée, Nadine H. Garcia and her two...
Sue C. Sturgill
Feb 4, 2014
Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February, 4, 2014. She is survived by her children, Bill Sturgill and wife, Lori, Sandi Luce and husband, Randy, and Laurel Rooks and husband, Paul. She was a grandmother to, Paul, April, Brandi, Heather, Samantha, Christopher, Ryan, Stephen, Patrick, Aaron, Alex, Caleb, Cassandra, Haley, Laine, Jeffrey,...
Vesta Marie Savage-McBride
Feb 4, 2014
Savage-McBride, V. Marie Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, the spirit of Vesta Marie Savage-McBride departed this world, with her son, Greg Savage at her bedside, at 6:45am on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, in Room 487 of the Intermediate Care Unit, on the 4th floor of the Presbyterian Hospital at 1100 Central Ave SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
John McKinley Hart
Feb 4, 2014
a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. A loving, dedicated husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; sons, Charles, Lee, and John, all living in Albuquerque; and nephews, Roger and Rodney. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward James Hart; his wife, Jean; and son,...
Willie M. Orona
Feb 4, 2014
Willie Orona, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 with his family by his side. He is survived by four siblings, Valentin Orona and wife, Mary Jane of Fresno, CA, Lillian Romero of Tome, NM, Pat Montes and husband, Ralph of Los Lunas, NM and Dorothy Godley and husband John of Springfield, VA;...
James C. Ritchie
Feb 3, 2014
Jim Ritchie passed away February 3, 2014, following an illness. He was a beloved and cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother, friend and mentor. Jim was born on July 29, 1927, in Lexington, OH. He served two years in the Navy before enrolling at UNM. He earned a business degree from UNM and a law degree from the UNM School...
Helen Logothetis
Feb 3, 2014
Age 76, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away February 3, 2014. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Nick and Voula Pappas who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Costas and her sister, Mary Piches. She came to New Mexico in 1948 where she met and married Costas in 1957 and they...
Frank R. Camperell
Feb 3, 2014
A longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on February 3, 2014 at the age of 95. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He came to Albuquerque following WWII in October 1945 where he and his family were one of the first residents at Kirtland Air Force Base. He served from 1938 to 1945 in the US Navy as a...
Wanda D. Hill
Feb 3, 2014
HILL, Wanda D. Age 58, of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. She is survived by son, Michael Hill; mother, Annie Hill; brothers, Raymond Hill, Rodney Hill and Jonathan Hill; sister, Melba Fontaine and husband, Emmanuel; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Joe Hill; and brother, Jason Hill. She was a loving...
Kiet Tuan Truong
Feb 2, 2014
Age 53, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2014. He is survived by sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Kiet was born in Vietnam and came to the United States in 1982 where he joined the Albuquerque Police Department. He was stationed in the Field Services Bureau/Southeast Area Comman. He was a loving brother...
Isaac C. "Ike" Martinez
Feb 2, 2014
Age 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 2, 2014. He was born on May 27, 1928 in Alamosa, Colorado. He served in Korea and Vietnam, and retired from the Air Force and U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Ninfa, of 57 years; his children, Mark (Lindy) Martinez Diana (David) Kortz, Ken...