Dec 29, 2012

SOVEREIGN, JERRY A. Jerry A. Sovereign, 84, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born in a little log cabin in Melrose, MT on December 16, 1928 in the midst of a blizzard that required the doctor who delivered him to travel on horseback...

Dec 29, 2012

Federico O. Martinez, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, joined his beloved wife of 62 years, Anita Cordova Martinez, Saturday, December 29, 2012. He is survived by children; Ella Porragas and husband Samuel, Selma Luna and husband Frank, Mario Martinez, Marlin Martinez and Conchita Sandoval and husband Ray, grandchildren; Carrie Porragas, Garth Porragas, Mary Barry and husband Kent, Sabrina Zamora and...

Dec 27, 2012

Long time Albuquerque resident and World War II veteran Lynne Morton Cobble, passed away at home on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the age of 93. Lynne was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on September 5, 1919 to Effie Mae and James Franklin Cobble. He spent his youth on the family farm and was a member of Future Farmers of...

Dec 27, 2012

MOORE, JEAN G.Age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She is survived by son, Gordon and wife, Cara Moore of Rio Rancho, NM; daughters, Carol and husband, Victor VDuran of Chula Vista, CA, and Miriam Moore of Los Lunas, NM; brothers, Will and wife, Betty Gordon and Bob and wife, Bea Gordon; sister, Margaret...

Dec 27, 2012

Age 77, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, NM died December 27, 2012. She is survived by her children, Mary Theresa Floersheim of Taos, NM, Patty Miles and husband Stan of Corsicana, TX George Kiddie and wife Melinda of Farmington, NM, Elizabeth Floersheim of Seattle, WA, Robert Kiddie of Amarillo, TX and Andrea James and Husband Eric of Albuquerque. Grandchildren;...

Dec 26, 2012

Dec 26, 2012

VARGAS, JOSEPH ALLEN Age 63, has concluded his earthly journey and has entered into the Spirit World to join his mother, Annie P. Vargas and all his ancestors who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Linda Thayer-White and husband, Ralph; and numerous relatives and dear friends. Joseph was a tribal member of the Pueblo of...

Dec 26, 2012

Age 66, went Home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 with her daughters by her side. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Ponce and Maria Annette ("Nannie") Crespin and her husband, Luis Crespin; grandchildren, Rachael, Ricky, Johnny, Anthony and fiance, Crystal Bowman, Crystal and Monica; great-grandchildren, Elias, Jazreal, Arrianna, Deztini and Donovan; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and relatives. Susie...

Dec 26, 2012

BETTY ALBYN MURRAYAge 89, passed away on December 26, 2012, after a long illness, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on October 7, 1923, in Detroit, MI and was raised in Grosse Pointe Park Michigan where she excelled in school, graduating a year early with honors. She worked for the National Bank of Detroit and met her late husband, Alexander...

Dec 25, 2012

Age 75, lost his courageous battle with lung disease on December 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Bella Candelaria; sons, Michael Candelaria of Albuquerque, John Candelaria and wife, Chey of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughters, Virginia Madrid and husband, Joey and Lisa Pino of Castro Valley, CA. He had nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; his...

Dec 25, 2012

Age 81, of Placitas, NM passed away in her home, December 25, 2012. "Judy", born in Springfield, Illinois adopted by George and Alvina Dirksen, the oldest of four children, Jim, Mary, and David (deceased). She enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1952 and worked as an Air Traffic Controller retiring from the Navy in 1972, after which she worked...

Dec 25, 2012

Charles was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 20, 1956 to Robert and Martha Fernow and grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charles moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he married Sandra Hill. He later moved back to Albuquerque where he lived till the present time. Charles passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He is survived by his Mother, Martha;...

Dec 25, 2012

Age 98, passed away on December 25, 2012. She was born in Crestline, Kansas on April 30, 1914, the daughter of George Martin and Otha Bailey. Her husband, Lewis L. passed away on July 22, 1984. She was a member of the Los Altos Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and was a life member of the Order of the Eastern...

Dec 25, 2012

Frances Elizabeth Weeks Crawford was born on December 31, 1922 in Whitney, TX, to Thomas and Ola Mae Weeks. She passed from this life on December 25, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Frances graduated from Whitney High School at age 16 and went to Hill Country Junior College in Hillsboro, TX, where she received an Associate Degree. Soon after that, she...

Dec 24, 2012

Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. She was born in Landau-Pfalz, Germany to Jean and Lucy Hafner. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill Simpson; brother, John Hafner of Aurora, Ontario; sons, Albert Turkovich Jr, Donald Turkovich, Mark Turkovich, and Bruce Simpson; step-son, Allan Simpson; and 10 grandchildren. Helga...

Dec 23, 2012

GOLDSTON, OLANAge 76, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. He is survived by his sons, Kyrt Goldston, Mark Goldston, and Darin Goldston; daughter, Stacy Goldston; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and brother, Buddy Goldston. Mr. Goldston owned and operated R and C Stage Lines. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on...

Dec 23, 2012

Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died on Sunday, December 23, 2012, after a long, difficult, and brave battle with cancer. He was born in 1935 in Barnesville, Georgia, to Roy Elton Whiddon and Martha Newton Whiddon. Ron married Gloria White and joined the U.S. Coast Guard. They adopted two boys, Jason Franklin Whiddon and Matthew Wayne Whiddon....

Dec 23, 2012

John O'Malley, age 59, "The BEST Pops in the world" passed away on December 23, 2012 after a sudden and short illness. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen; their son, Kenneth; brothers, Martin O'Malley and wife, Linda and Brian O'Malley and wife, Michaela; sister, Caryn and husband, Ted Barre, all of Albuquerque; mother-in-law, Phyliss Breig; brother-in-law...

Dec 23, 2012

Age 90, passed away on December 23, 2012. She was born on October 8, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio. Clem attended schools and was employed in Dayton for a number of years before her marriage to Robert Schmidt. Clem and Bob made their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after Bob's retirement from the Army in 1965. Bob passed away in 1996....

Dec 22, 2012

Age 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died December 22, 2012. She is survived by her two nephews, which she raised as her sons, Patrick R. Werick and wife, Betty of Scottsdale, Arizona and John D. Sweeney and wife, Heather of Yuma, Arizona; grandchildren, Patrick F. Werick and wife, Sharon, Dennis S. Werick and wife, Hope, Daniel Sweeney and wife,...