Gary Richard Young
Oct 17, 2013
Passed away of natural causes on October 17, 2013 after a successful double lung transplant a year earlier. He was an avid fisherman and outdoors's man, which lead him to his passion of geology. Gary moved to Albuquerque in the 1960s with a sense of adventure and follow an innate curiosity for the local geology. He and his wife founded...
Frank P. Schoepfer
Oct 16, 2013
Frank P. Schoepfer, age 79, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Christopher (Carol) and Spencer; step-children, Jeffery W. Hamilton (Terri), Cheryl Scruton (Scott), and Scott A. Hamilton (Bootsady); grandchildren, Charlie and Daniel Brian of London, England, Chelsea and Alyssa Hamilton, Colby and Zack Hines, Jenna Jackson,...
Antonia Lucinda (Lucy) Calderon
Oct 16, 2013
Age 101, a lifelong resident of the Albuquerque area, passed away October 16, 2013. She is survived by her four children, Tony Calderon, Bill Calderon, Julia Calderon of Albuquerque and Linda Martin and husband, Garth of Sacramento, California; six grandchildren, Sabrina Calderon, Michael Calderon, Marc Calderon, Angela Zermeno, Damian Calderon, and Melanie Calderon: 16 great grandchildren and numerous cherished nieces...
Donald R. House
Oct 16, 2013
Age 82 peacefully died at home of cancer. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, Don moved to Albuquerque as a young boy with his family. He graduated from AHS in 1949. He later joined the Air Force, serving as an Avionics Technician in France and Germany. Days off found Don touring on his Triumph motorcycle with his "buddies" throughout Europe and its...
Chin-Yuan Wang Chiu
Oct 16, 2013
Chin-Yuan Wang Chiu, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was 82 years old. Her husband, T.K. Chiu and her son, Pei-Ming Chiu preceded her in death. She is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, Pei-Pei and Dahwey Chu, Pei-Ti Chiu and Fu Kuo Liu, Peiling and Paul Bay, Pei-Chih Chiu...
Dennis S. Adams Lt. Col.
Oct 15, 2013
Dennis S. Adams, Lt. Col. (Ret.), age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Lois Adams of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his one son, Doug Adams. Dennis served his country proudly during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He received his commission after completion...
Drucilla G. (Dru) Summey
Oct 15, 2013
SUMMEY, DRUCILLA (DRU) G. Dru, 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 60 years, died peacefully Tuesday evening, 10/15/2013 after living the last ten years in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Grady L. Summey; daughter, Mary Ann Summey; grandson, Richard J. Summey; brother, George Griego (Bea); and sister, Celia G. Romero (J. Mike)....
Grace Elizabeth Bostick
Oct 15, 2013
BOSTICK, Grace Elizabeth Age 101, of Albuquerque, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She is survived by sons, Leon (Shirley) Bostick and, Royce D. Bostick; daughter, Linda (Larry) Spellins; sisters, Carolyn (Howard) Talbot, and Mildred Leeson; grandchildren, Duane Bostick, Candace (Remia) Smith, Jeffery Todd (Elizabeth) Spellins, Steven Bostick, Susan (Tom) McGovern, Tamara (William) Jackson-Kuh, Randy (Patty)...
Cherie Neumann
Oct 14, 2013
Officially received her wings when she passed away peacefully in her home on October 14, 2013. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1959. Cherie attended Marywood School for Girls/Sisters of Providence in Evanston, IL for 10 years. She flew the world as an Airline Stewardess flying DC-4's and flying military families to their husbands overseas and was Santa's Helper...
Robert Sesma
Oct 14, 2013
Age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 14, 2013. He is survived by his children, Rosetta Menapace and husband, Frank, Mike Sesma and wife, Susan, and Roberta Stevens and husband, Ben; grandchildren, Brian Menapace and husband, Guy Sears, Jenna Menapace, Michelle MacInnis and husband, David, Nate Stevens, Ashley Stevens, and Jonathan...
Presvytera Veatriky Neofotistos
Oct 14, 2013
Presvytera Veatriky Neofotistos, age 85, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. She is survived by her children, Elaine and her husband David, Mary and her husband, Tom, Peter, and Justin; grandchildren, Nathan, Rachael, and Alexander; and brother, Steve and his wife, Kay. Presvytera Veatriky was preceded in death by her husband, The Reverend Doctor George and her parents, Stefanos and...
Alan S. King MD
Oct 14, 2013
Husband, Father, 'Gramps', Brother, Friend and Physician (retired) passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on the morning of Monday, October 14th due to complications of Lewy Body Disease. Alan relished living and practicing medicine in New Mexico for 30+ years. Its diverse community and beautiful landscape fed his appreciation for the human spirit and insatiable sense of adventure....
Albert Edward Gonzales
Oct 14, 2013
born on June 20, 1926 in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Columbus Day, October 14, 2013 at the age of 87. His illness and his passing were rather sudden. He was golfing as recently as three weeks prior. He loved his golfing and gardening. His life work encompassed many and varied endeavors. These include his...
Jacqueline M. Gregory
Oct 13, 2013
Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from Pneumonia and Alzheimer's. Jacqueline was predeceased by her husband, Chester Gregory. She is survived by sons, Kenneth (Sharon) Gregory, David (Valerie) Gregory; daughters, Cindy (Joe Ruggles) Gregory, Janet (Doug Bauder) Gregory and Martha (Rory) Platow; 7 grandchildren, Kenny (Starla) Gregory, Shelia (Jack) Stockton, Ryan (Patricia) Gregory,...
Fred van Berkel
Oct 12, 2013
VAN BERKEL, FRED (GODEFRIDUS HENDRIKUS MARIA) Took his final breath on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Born in Gouda, Holland, on December 5, 1937, Fred immigrated first to Brazil, where he remained for 10 years, and then to the United States. Fred had been an Assistant Professor of Sociology at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ, before moving to Albuquerque...
Aurora L. Hughes
Oct 12, 2013
Age 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family and friends Saturday, October 12, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Emilie Jean Chavez and Linda M. Ware and husband, Frank; son-in-law, Glenn Bogdan; grandchildren Michelle Ponder, Dave Chavez, Desi Chavez, Nicholas E. Martinez, Veronica Winters and husband, Ernie, and Vanessa...
James Paul Ballog Sr
Oct 12, 2013
Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 11, 2013. Jim was born July 21, 1928, in Homestead, PA to Paul V. and Helen (Jacobs) Ballog. Jim's wife of 59 years, June (Koval) Ballog, preceded him in death. Jim attended Schwab Technical School and began working at U.S. Steel when he was 14. He joined the U.S....
Arthur Francis Farrar
Oct 11, 2013
Art Farrar passed away peacefully and in the presence of loved ones on October 11, 2013. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19, 1926 and grew up in Yuma, Arizona. As a young man, he moved to Los Angeles, California with his father, Carl Farrar and brother, Vern Farrar. He proudly served his country in post WWII...
Tomas B. Baca
Oct 10, 2013
Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 10, 2013. He is survived by son, Tom Baca of Albuquerque, NM; and granddaughter, Yvette Martinez and family. Tomas was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Baca and mother, Clarita Baca; wife, Stella Baca; daughter, Ana Marie Chavez; brother, Randolph Baca and his sister, Lena Rodriguez. A Rosary will...
Charlotte M. Pinkston
Oct 10, 2013
Charlotte M. Pinkston, 96, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. Charlotte was born November 9, 1916 in rural east Tennessee to Joseph B. and Laura Belle Marshall. She married William E. "Ted" Pinkston in 1936, and the couple moved to Albuquerque with their young son in 1948. She worked with her husband in various businesses around town and retired upon...