Karen Parkinson West
Nov 27, 2013
Karen Parkinson West, age 46, a resident of Albuquerque since 1991, died on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband, Chris West; son, Ryan McGinty; granddaughter, Autumn McGinty; her mother, Barbara Horton of Albuquerque; and four brothers and sisters, Valerie Rupp of Peoria, AZ; Mark Parkinson of Bethesda, MD; Eric Parkinson of...
Mary Louise Consla
Nov 27, 2013
Mary Louise Consla, age 75, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 with family by her side. Mary Lou is survived by her children, Debra Hagler and her husband James, Charles Consla and his wife Deborah, David Consla and his wife, Claudia, and Jennifer Zenker and her husband Stephen; and grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Amanda Hagler, Lauren Consla, Erin and Austin...
Eleanor Elizabeth Slaten Wald
Nov 26, 2013
Eleanor Elizabeth Slaten Wald was born on May 11, 1916 in Wellington, Kansas to Eunice Clayton Slaten and Jesse Meredith Slaten. Eleanor graduated from the College of Education at the University of Kansas in 1938. In 1940, Eleanor married Elmer Wald of Herington, Kansas. They had one daughter, Merideth Ann. She and Elmer lived in Belen and Las Vegas, New...
Margaret Gonzales
Nov 26, 2013
Margaret Gonzales was received into the loving arms of Our Lord surrounded by her devoted husband and daughters following a brave battle with lung cancer. Margaret was born in Warrington, England to Elsie and Frank Pratt. She was a part of a large family, having six siblings; Alan, Janice, Lynda, Marian, and Steve with whom she shared a happy childhood...
Jamie Hill
Nov 26, 2013
HILL, JAMIE MAUREEN Age 45, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was a breast cancer warrior. Jamie is survived by her husband, John David Kennedy; daughter, Janet Kamalani Hill; son, John-Edward Kennedy Hill; sisters, Lisa Akana, Nina Dunn and Samantha Hill; brothers, Bruce Akana and Edward ("Bud") Hill; her beloved dog, Pixie; and many nieces and nephews. She was...
Ralph Edward Garcia
Nov 26, 2013
GARCIA, RALPH EDWARD Ralph Edward "Eddie" Garcia, beloved son of Yolanda Garcia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Carlsbad, NM, where he was working as an attorney for the Public Defender's Office. Born and raised in Southern California, Eddie enjoyed playing soccer and baseball as a young man and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He attended...
Harold Gonzales
Nov 25, 2013
Harold Gonzales, age 73, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 surrounded by family, after a long illness. Harold is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jimmie; daughter, Amanda Skarsgard and husband, Erik of Las Cruces, NM; son, Christopher Gonzales; grandchildren, Shelby and Austin Skarsgard; sisters, Mabel Hendrickson and husband, Ray and Angie Soto and husband, Sam; brother, Felix Gonzales;...
Sammy D. Guess
Nov 25, 2013
Sammy D. Guess passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on November 25, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma on January 29, 1934. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Albuquerque; son, Robin of Utah; granddaughter, Sidney of Idaho Falls; sister, Sylvia Thompson of Ardmore, OK; and nieces and nephews. After graduating from high school in Oklahoma, Sammy...
Marcello Martinez
Nov 24, 2013
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, November 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carmen Martinez of Albuquerque; children, Clifford Martinez, Larry Martinez and wife, Consuelo and Viola Martinez-Cano; five grandchildren, Ramon and wife, Vallie, Jacobo and wife, Jennifer, Luis and fiancé, Caroline, Mercedes, and Lexus; four great-grandchildren, Mariana, Ramoncito, Skye, Eva, and Olivia;...
Eddie Taylor
Nov 23, 2013
Age 65, died Saturday, November 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Taylor; daughter, Emilie Porter-Rand; and brother, Barry Taylor. Eddie was a talented and accomplished guitarist and singer. His music touched many lives and will be dearly missed. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Roger Deane Figge
Nov 23, 2013
FIGGE, ROGER DEANE Roger D. Figge, 78, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2013 following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's. Roger was born August 14, 1935 in Aurora, Illinois. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1942 and he attended University Heights Elementary School and Jefferson Junior High. He was a member of the first freshman class when the...
Donna J. Caristo
Nov 23, 2013
Age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Tania Acosta and husband, Lorenzo; grandchildren, Rosalinda, Jazmine, Francesca, and Frankie; parents, Helen and Jack McComas; sister, Debra McComas; and brother, Jack McComas Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, John Schag; and grandmother, Ella Brewer. Services will be held on Wednesday,...
Stephen Edward Drummond
Nov 23, 2013
Stephen E. Drummond, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on January 15, 1931, in Spelter, West Virginia, to the late General Shafter and Ruby Drummond, he was one of four boys. Steve graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV and married Natalie Dodd, his childhood sweetheart, who...
Norma F. Magruder
Nov 23, 2013
Age 90, born in Monte Vista, CO and a resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully Saturday , November 23, 2013 surrounded by family. She is survived by her son, David C. Magruder and wife Janie of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Amy Daehnert and husband Todd of Fairview, TX, Kendall Magruder and wife Ali of Albuquerque; great grandchildren, Blake, Hannah and Kane and many...
W. R. "Dub" Underwood Jr
Nov 22, 2013
UNDERWOOD, W. R. "DUB" W.R. "Dub" Underwood, age 101, of Albuquerque, died Friday, November 22, 2013. He is survived by wife of nearly 79 years, Sibyl Underwood; sister, Elizabeth McAnelly; 6 nephews and 2 nieces. Dub was a retired consulting engineer and general contractor; retired Capt, US Naval Reserve, having served during WWII. He was a former board member of...
Margil Lyons
Nov 22, 2013
Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Lyons of Albuquerque and Kelly M. Lyons of Denver, CO; as well as her granddaughter, Margaret Quin Lyons of Seattle, WA. Mrs. Lyons was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas R. Lyons. Private burial will take place...
Robert L. Brooks
Nov 20, 2013
Robert L. Brooks was born in Hugo, Oklahoma on September 19, 1947, and headed out on the highway for the last time on November 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Valerie; mother, Betty Brooks; sister, Beth Stewart and husband, Bill; and brother, Bart Brooks. He was predeceased by his father, Robert W. Brooks. Bob also...
Travis Joseph Van Horn
Nov 20, 2013
VAN HORN, TRAVIS J. Age 33, a resident of Albuquerque since 1984, was lost on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Travis graduated from Sandia HS and attended NMMI and CNM. He was a combat veteran of the Iraq war and served with distinction in both the NMNG and US Army. Travis was a Master Mason and a member of Temple Lodge...
Richard C. Allen
Nov 19, 2013
Richard C. Allen, age 80, passed away November 19, 2013. He was born July 17, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, JoAnn; son Mark, wife Carmen and granddaughter Katie of Albuquerque, son Robert, wife Ann and grandchildren Kyla and Jeremy of Voorhees, NJ; brother, John Allen of Cadiz, KY; sister, Nancy Capistran...
Patrick D'Orlando
Nov 19, 2013
Patrick Anthony D'Orlando, age 91, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 19, 2013 at University of New Mexico Hospital. Born May 19, 1922 in Somerville, Massachusetts son of John and Colomba D'Orlando. He married Cecilia "Smitty" Smith on June 16, 1962. Patrick retired from the Unites States Army after 20 years of service. Patrick loyally...