Kevin Michael Velasquez

Kevin Michael Velasquez

Jul 15, 2013

VELASQUEZ, KEVIN MICHAEL Age 21, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 15, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Virginia A. Juarez; father, Frank Velasquez; girlfriend, Trish Michelle Vigil; daughter, Amara Danielle Vigil-Velasquez; grandmother, Maria Raquel Juarez; grandparents, Mike and Mary Velasquez; mother-in-law, Rachel Vigil; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and countless friends....

Bernice Jones

Bernice Jones

Jul 15, 2013

Bernice Jones, 94, died peacefully on July 15. At age 90, she was still driving her car (without incident!), playing golf, winning at bridge, traveling with her daughters and granddaughters and making her fudge, famous far and wide among family and friends. Even as her physical health declined, her indomitable spirit, positive attitude and winning smile were always with her....

Jose Abdon Varoz

Jose Abdon Varoz

Jul 15, 2013

VAROZ, JOSE ABDON Age 92, of Santa Fe, was called by our Lord, Monday, July 15, 2013. Jose was a very loving, caring, and humorous gentleman who enjoyed music, dancing, fishing, spending time with his family, and was a man of great faith. He is survived by his children, Cynthia (Ed) Weiler, Philip (Peg) Varoz, Gloria (Jack) Whitaker, Martha (Mark)...

Robert W. "Boykie" Chavez

Robert W. "Boykie" Chavez

Jul 15, 2013

Robert W. "Boykie" Chavez, 63, of Albuquerque, died Monday, July 15, 2013. Boykie graduated from Albuquerque High in 1968 and was a well known musician in Albuquerque for many years. He is survived by daughter, Marlene (Gabriel) Carranza; granddaughter, Alicia Carranza; grandson, Gabriel Carranza; sisters, Vivian (Mike) Pohl, Agnes M. (John) Aragon, Diana (Bob) Dominguez, Eileen Chavez; brothers, Ruben (Bea)...

Jack Whittaker

Jack Whittaker

Jul 14, 2013

WHITTAKER, JACK Age 43, a resident of Corrales, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, after a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 15 years, Jeannette Martinez Whittaker; their teenage children, Max and Madison, who were the joys of his life; his beloved parents, Dwayne and Bea Whittaker of Albuquerque,...

Shelly Rae Sherman

Shelly Rae Sherman

Jul 14, 2013

Passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. Shelly Sherman was an amazing, infuriating, wondrous, complicated, loving and incredible mom and nurse. When she was born on February 8, 1950, she didn't realize all the calamities and joys life would hold for her. She married H. Charles Bandy, who would be the father of her four treasured daughters Sarah, Danielle, Alissa, and...

Flora P. Roussos

Flora P. Roussos

Jul 14, 2013

Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 14, 2013. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Roussos and wife, Karen of San Diego, CA; daughter-in-law, Lisa Roussos of Albuquerque; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Kellie. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest William Roussos and son, David Roussos. She was born in 1924 in Chillicothe, OH...

Hudson Am Brosious

Hudson Am Brosious

Jul 14, 2013

Hudson Am Brosious, age 15, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family July 14, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Antonine and Chris; brothers, Hayden and Parker of Albuquerque; his grandparents, Pam and Bob Brosious of Wenatchee, WA, Joan and Anton Mardesich of Gridley, CA, Barbara and Scott...

Ilene V. Timmons

Ilene V. Timmons

Jul 14, 2013

Age 97, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Farmington, NM. She was born March 15, 1916 in Otis, KS. Ilene was preceded in death by her husband, William Schwab, Sr., as well as her second husband, Sam Timmons. Her son, William Schwab, Jr. also preceded her in death. Ilene was born and raised in Otis, KS. She and her husband...

Florentino G. (Gabby)  Gabaldon

Florentino G. (Gabby) Gabaldon

Jul 13, 2013

GABALDON, FLORENTINO G. (Gabby) Passed away on July 13, 2013 after an extended illness. Gabby leaves behind his beloved wife Corrine; daughters Belynda and husband Mark Prehn of Montrose, CO; Karyn and husband Jeff Solon of Durango, CO; his brother Fidel and wife Lucy of Los Chavez, NM; sisters Nina Olguin of Belen, NM; Dubie Vigil of Mountainair, NM; Rose...

Betty E. Rakoczy

Betty E. Rakoczy

Jul 13, 2013

RAKOCZY, ELIZABETH (BETTY) EDNA Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 68 years of marriage, Alphonse A. Rakoczy; children, Cecilia A. Marks (Bob) of California; Dolores O. Drexler (Earl) of New Mexico; Eloise A. Bennett of Wyoming; Frank A. Rakoczy (Valerie) of Texas; Gerard A. Rakoczy (Cindy)...

Kevin Alansson Hagen

Kevin Alansson Hagen

Jul 13, 2013

Kevin Alansson Hagen, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. He is survived by his brother, Daron Aric Hagen of Rhinebeck, NY, son, Ryan Alansson Lee Hagen of New York, NY, and his former wife, Judith Hagen also of Rhinebeck, NY. Mr. Hagen was preceded in death by his father, Earl Arthur Hagen, mother, Gwen Leone Johnson...

Audrey S. Pieart

Audrey S. Pieart

Jul 13, 2013

AUDREY S. PIEART Passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Lee; her children, Debi, John, Traci Lee and Kimberly; seven grandchildren; sisters, Nellie and Sally; and brother, Allen. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013,...

Ralph Chavez

Ralph Chavez

Jul 12, 2013

CHAVEZ, RALPH Ralph, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, born November 2, 1952, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dolores; mother, Theresa Chavez; son, Andrew Chavez and wife, Terri; daughters, Pam Chavez and her husband, Felipe and Kristy Vasquez and her...

Ivy Mark Harper

Ivy Mark Harper

Jul 12, 2013

Age 59, a resident of New Mexico since 1986, and born in Florence, Alabama, died Friday, July 12, 2013. He is survived by his spouse, Susan R Harper; children, Jennifer (Harper) and husband Joseph Leachman; and Joshua Harper and fiancé Stephanie Euwema; grandchildren, Jaiden and Jentry Leachman; mother, Gladys Harper; sister, Wyna Behel; and brothers, Larry Harper and Dan Harper....

Wendell Lawrence Snapp

Wendell Lawrence Snapp

Jul 11, 2013

Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, July 11, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Moses (Eric) of Albuquerque, NM, son, Wendell Mark Snapp (Laura) of Albuquerque, NM, sister, Nelda "Skeeter" Harms, Nephews; Robert "Chipper" Snapp (Michelle), their daughter Jamie, Michael Snapp (Linda) and their children Brad, Stephen and Lauren. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Andrea...

Carole Ann Jensen

Carole Ann Jensen

Jul 10, 2013

Carole Ann Jensen of Albuquerque, NM, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the age of 75. Carole was born to parents, Emil Arthur and Laura Marie (Hall) Mahlke in Valley City, ND, on July 9, 1938. Carole grew up in Wimbledon, ND, and after graduation moved to Fargo, ND, where she met her future...

Jiri Vojta

Jiri Vojta

Jul 10, 2013

VOJTA, JIRI Jiri Vojta, age 82, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Alexander (Fabiola) of Lafayette, CA, Michael (Mary) of Richmond, VA and Jan of Pittsburgh, PA; brother of Hana Souckova of the Czech Republic; and doting grandpa of seven. Jiri was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Marie Vojta. Jiri came...

Norene McGraw

Norene McGraw

Jul 9, 2013

McGraw, Norene Age 78, a resident of Norwood, Colorado and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. She was born and raised in Nowata, Oklahoma, then later married Bobby E. McGraw. She is survived by her Children: Kathy Torres, Teresa Quintana and husband John, and JoAnn Garcia and husband Rick; Grandchildren: Vince Torres Jr., Everett...

Maria Ovijilia Lovato

Maria Ovijilia Lovato

Jul 9, 2013

Lovato, Maria Ovijilia Maria Ovijilia Lovato went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tiburcio Lovato. She is survived by one brother, Leo Lovato; and thirteen children, Phillip and his wife Nellie, Rosalie Walker and her husband Glen, Gloria Pantoja, Stella Lovato and her husband Tony, Benny Lovato, Gilbert...