Obituaries

Jun 26, 2012

CESARETTI, BARBARA ANN "BOBBIE" Age 74, a resident of Corrales, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She is survived by husband, Les Cesaretti; father, Casimiro "Ike" Laumbach; son, Michael Cesaretti and wife Donna; daughter, Amy Cesaretti-Vigil and husband Kenny. Bobbie was preceded in death by her mother, Irene and sister Carmen "Connie" Laumbach. Bobbie and Les were married for 56...

Jun 26, 2012

TOBIAS R. "TOBY" CHAVEZ SRAge 85, a resident of Jarales, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Chavez; children, Lorraine (Floyd) Manzanares, Elizabeth (Michael) Martinez, Toby Chavez Jr., Rose (Michael) Marra, Jane (John) Sanchez, Mark (Valerie) Chavez, Beverly (John) Lucero, 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Delia Chavez,...

Jun 25, 2012

GALLEGOS, JOHN PAUL Age 28, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Monday, June 25, 2012. John is survived by his wife, Angela Gallegos; brother, Michael Gallegos Jr.; mother, Barbara Gallegos; father, Michael Gallegos; mother-in-law, Tina Tafoya and husband George; father-in-law, Phil Tafoya and wife Veronica; sister-in-law, Michelle Tafoya; brother-in-law, Phil Tafoya Jr. and wife Lucy; nieces, Majestik and Lexine; nephew,...

Jun 25, 2012

Emilia Maria Rubio Avena-Vasquez, 77, a long time Rio Rancho resident, passed away June 25th 2012. She is survived by her children Lucy Martinez, Martha and Nivia Rubio, grandchildren Jazael, Edward Emilio, Jennifer Martinez, Thomas Howard and Veronica Martinez-Howard, Gwendoline, Lupita, Viki, Ruben Rodriguez and wife Articelica Villa-Rodriguez, great-grandchildren Destiny, Joseph, Jazmine and Daniella Jaramillo, Angelina, Marissa and Ylianna Martinez,...

Jun 25, 2012

Jun 25, 2012

Helen M. Spriggs, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Monday, June 25, 2012. She is survived by her children, Tara Jo Avila, Sean D. Spriggs, C. Brian Spriggs and wife, Marla, Kevan B. Spriggs, and Brenna S. Green and husband, Don; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; sisters, Yvonne Lionelli, and Junella Lowe Holland; brother, Reid Miller and wife,...

Jun 24, 2012

DOROTHY MCCOYAfter 91 years of teaching many small children her gentle ways, soft touch, and simple old world wisdom our sweet little mommy decided it was best to leave after a tough round with Alzheimer's. Dorothy lived for children. Even in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease, children could make her smile. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren...

Jun 24, 2012

Longtime Albuquerque, NM resident Lorraine Flores, 89, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by friends and family at the time of her passing. She was born Lorraine Frost to Henry and Josephine in Dubuque, Iowa on April 12, 1923 and was the 3rd of 4 children. She...

Jun 24, 2012

Age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, passed on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Maldonado and husband, Tony; his grandchildren, Gianna and Anthony "TJ"; his sister, Mary Lucero and husband, Harold; his sister, Regina Avila and husband, Mike; his niece, Kimberly Rees and husband, Greg and their daughter, Dylan; and his nephew, Kevin Lucero. John...

Jun 24, 2012

ARSENAULT, ALBERT "AL" EDWARDBorn July 23, 1931, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Alice Arsenault; seven children, Ed Arsenault and Annette Gomez of Killeen TX, Nikki Joseph and husband, John of Albuquerque, Alana Bennett and husband, Russ of Modesto CA, Roylene Mills and husband, Les of Rio Rancho,...

Jun 23, 2012

JAMES (JIM) JORGENSENAge, 69, Jim entered heaven's gate on June 23rd after a 5 month battle with brain cancer (GMB). He was born on September 22, 1942 to Leroy and Ardis Jorgensen of Paxton, NE. Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years Jeanette, daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Craig Brown, granddaughter Taylor, all of Albuquerque, NM; grandson Josh...

Jun 23, 2012

DAVID A. DEANAge 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Chiyome Kudo of Sendai Japan; his sons, William and Allyn; his grandchildren, Allyssa and Dylan; his brothers and sister, Robert Dean, Gary Dean, and Nancy Jakiela. Raised in Brandon, VT, he left life on the farm to...

Jun 22, 2012

MARY SUE PARDUE, age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942 passed away Friday morning June 22, 2012. Born in Pampa, Texas, Sue was the third of five children born to Jack and Mabel Killebrew. She is survived by her two children Kenneth Pardue, Kathleen Pardue-Buller and son in law Daniel Buller. Sue is also survived by Granddaughter Shannon Susanne...

Jun 22, 2012

CW0-4 JOHN W. SIMSAge 68, a resident of Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 22, 2012. He is survived by wife, Ella H. Sims; brother in law, Sonny Rhodes; numerous nieces and nephews; and spiritual son, Devon Romero. JW honorably served his country in the US Navy for 30 years. He was involved with Spirit-Filled Ministries,...

Jun 22, 2012

ALICE-LOUISE CULBERTSONAge 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 22, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Candace York and husband, Gale; son, J.W. Culbertson and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Emily Spence-Villas, Erin Parks and husband, Tom; and 6.5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, James...

Jun 21, 2012

DANIEL WATKINS BURRAge 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM died during the late evening hours of Thursday, June 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Juxi Burr; four children, Randall, Andrew and wife Kami, Erik and Sonya; and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Kali, Aleksander and Baylor. Mr. Burr was born and raised in Albuquerque, graduated from Highland High School...

Jun 20, 2012

Lowry G. (John) Kinzer, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on June 20th, 2012. He was loved and respected by many and his family and friends will truly miss him. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor of 61 years, his son John D. Kinzer (Marcie), of Albuquerque, daughter...

Jun 20, 2012

Glenn, Yang Dong Mook, 42, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in the presence of beloved family and friends. Dong was born is Seoul, South Korea. He is survived by his loving wife, Pearlene Hawkins; adoptive father Larry Glenn; and innumerable friends who experienced his kindness and selfless nature. His dedication to professionalism and...

Jun 20, 2012

THOMSON, MARJORIE R., age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Matsutani and husband, Ken; Jan Thomson; Mary Ingham and husband, Stewart; Kathy Stewart and husband, Otis; Elizabeth Thomson and husband, Leo Hollins, Jr.; Barbara Ayres and husband, Fenton; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Taylor and wife, Janine; sister,...

Jun 19, 2012

MARK SHUMATE age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna L. Shumate of Albuquerque; daughters, Jenny Shumate and Tina Autry; son, Jason R. Shumate and wife, Laura all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Amber M. Autry, Landon E. Shumate, and Eden J. Shumate; brother, Scott Shumate and wife,...