Age 97, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Mr. Melton was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Ruth Dudek Melton and his parents, Horace Arthur and Sarah Annas Melton. He was the loving father of Jennifer Shelhamer and husband, Don of Soddy-Daisy, TN; David Melton and wife,...
DULCINEA EMILIA DAVISAge 80, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2012. She is survived by her children, Elaine Sanders and husband Harold, Polly A. Lovato and husband George, Daily A. Davis Jr. and wife Pamela Ann, Anna M. Davis, Patricia A. Roland and husband Cole, Donna M. Bachicha and husband Louis, Elizabeth A...
AALIYAH JESSICA and ANDREW PAUL CHAVEZBorn October 27, 2012 passed away on October 27, 2012. They are survived by their mother, Ashley Marie Chavez; grandparents, Anthony and Alvira Garcia; uncle, Andrew and wife, Indra; auntie, Angelita Montoya; great-grandmother, Amelia Chavez; special auntie, Carmen and husband, John Armijo; and numerous aunts and uncles. They are preceded in death by grandfather, Richard...
GORDON, MARILYN J.She passed peacefully and comfortable at her home on Friday, October 26, 2012, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, July 11, 1928, she was 84 years old and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico for 56 years. She had been married to her loving husband, Leon M. Gordon for 65...
HALEY, ELSIE K.Age 101, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2012, with her family by her side and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born March 11, 1911, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, J.C. She was also preceded in death by her daughter LaJuanda Helfrich and son-in-law Carl Heberling. She...
DiBERNARDO, LEE J. Lee J. DiBernardo, 88, of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, October 25, 2012. Beloved wife and mother, she is survived by husband of 67 years, Andrew DiBernardo; daughter, Andie Summers and husband, Doug; son, Leon DiBernardo; granddaughter, Laura DiBernardo-Reddeg; grandsons, Mathew and Adam DiBernardo, great-grandchildren, Mea Laurel Reddeg, Shane and Mason DiBernardo. Services will be held on Tuesday,...
Age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, October 25, 2012. Margaret is survived by husband, John B. Elliot of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Susan Marie Elliot, Nancy Ellen Mance, Pamela Hix and husband, Ed; son, John B. Elliot II and wife, Dana; grandchildren, Rebecca, Anthony and wife, Jennifer, Danielle and husband, Kyle, Zachary and Amy. She is also survived by...
WAGNER, DOLORES MICHAELDeparted in peace on Thursday, October 25, 2012 after 81 years of fully embracing the tumult and joys of life and family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Clifford, in 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa; her sons, Michael (wife Erin) and David (wife Tina); and grandchildren, Jessica and Alex....
ALICE WALTERS CLAUSSENWidow of Paul D. Claussen, a well-known retired professional with The Boy Scouts of America, passed away. Alice was the daughter of L.D. and Mattie Walters of Arlington, SD, and as a young girl was disappointed she was not a boy, as she worked hard as bat girl and scorekeeper for her dad who managed a semi-pro baseball...
SOLOMON, BERTHA RICHAge 86, died October 25, 2012 at her home on Albuquerque, NM. The youngest of three children born to Jonathan and Pearl Rich in Devol, OK, Bertha grew up on the farm, in a home full of love. Though devoted to both her parents, she was admittedly something of a "daddy's girl." She accepted Christ as her Savior...
CORDOVA, EMILIOAge 83, born in Puerto De Luna, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 25, 2012. He is survived by daughter, Lorraine and husband, Herman Garcia; daughter, Terry and husband, Tino Huertaz; daughter, Debbie and husband, Rudy Pohl; son, Andre Cordova; grandchildren (also serving as pallbearers) Emilio, Damacio,...
DR. ANNE DIANA KELLNERAge 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Art Kellner of Albuquerque and Thomas Kellner of McKinney, TX. Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Kellner. She worked for many years as a physician for the VA Hospital in Albuquerque. A service...
CONNER, BILLBill Conner, son of William R. and E. Maxine Cale Conner passed away October 25, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1937. Bill is survived by his spouse Sandra, his daughter Jennifer and spouse Jack, his son Pat and spouse Debbie; his grandchildren Jacquelyn, Lillian and Seth, great grandchildren Katie, Dax and Aspen; brother Bob and spouse...
Mary Frances Smith Sheppe, a gracious, loving wife and mother passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Mary Frances was born in Ayden, NC and moved to Washington, D.C. during WWII. There she met her future husband, Lt. Col. Frank W. Sheppe, of Silver Spring, MD. They shared more than 30 happy, exciting years of Army life in the states, Burma,...
ZIEGLER, JILL A.Age 61, "Jill has been born to the Kingdom," Tuesday, October 23, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Fred Ziegler; her children, Paul, Philip and his wife, Miranda, and Rebecca; granddaughter, Savannah; mother, Marjorie L. McKenzie; sisters, Judy and Jennifer; and brother, Dennis. She was preceded in death by her father, G. C. McKenzie,...
TONY RALPH TAGLIAFERROAge 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He is survived by his children, Anthony F. Tagliaferro and Taffy Tagliaferro-Epler, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Anthony J., Annette, and Angela Tagliaferro, Katharine and Lauren Tagliaferro-Epler, and sister, Janet McNeil of Farmington, New Mexico. Mr. Tagliaferro was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...
ROY L. (ROCKY) STREITAge 66, a resident of Placitas for the last 36 years, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joleen; son, daughter-in-law and grandson, Eric, Diane and Christopher Streit of Houston, TX; mother, Precious Streit of Hernando, MS; and brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Debbie Streit of Seal Beach, CA....
Age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 22, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Doreen; sons, Richard and wife, Racette; Paul and wife, Susan; Michael and wife, Rhonda; and Steven and wife, Tallie all of Oklahoma; stepchildren, Michael and DeLaina Cushing and friends, Larry and...
ALICE BENTLEY WILSON WHITEHILL88 years old, was born in Bay City, Michigan, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edward C. Wilson and her husband of 7 years, Harry Whitehill. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Spiess and husband, Carlos Spiess of Albuquerque; her son, Daniel Wilson and...
91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, October 22, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Patsy L Hill; granddaughter, Tracy L Johnson and husband JD of Albuquerque, NM, and many other family including his sister Lorraine Schafer. Mr. Nowakoski was preceded in death by his wife, Dee. He served our country in the United States Air Force before retiring...