Obituaries

Sep 3, 2012

Sep 3, 2012

STEPHANIE U. TORRESAge 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, September 3, 2012. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Torres was an amazing woman and her presence will be sorely missed. She is survived by her children, Marie D. Sanchez (Joe), Henry D. Torres, Jake Torres (Dolores R.) , David Torres (Silvia) of Phoenix, AZ,...

Sep 2, 2012

FRICKE, MARIA CARMENAge 88, was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2012. Maria was born in Okay Owingeh (San Juan), NM in 1924. She worked in Los Alamos where she met her husband and became a devoted military wife traveling the world with her husband during his 32 years of military service. They were married for...

Sep 2, 2012

MARSHALL S. FLOYDPassed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 2, 2012 surrounded by his family. Before moving to New Mexico in 1950, Marshall served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the United States Marine Corp. He then worked as a silver miner in Silverton, Colorado. He then put himself through the University of New Mexico, earning a Bachelor's degree in...

Sep 2, 2012

CANDELARIA, CASEY JANG-JOON Age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, September 2, 2012. He is survived by parents, Neil and Alice Candelaria; sisters, Alicia Candelaria and husband, Zachary Peterson, Leesha Candelaria and niece, Chanel Fulton; grandparents, Samuel and Brenda Candelaria, and Edith Doty. Casey was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ormond Doty. Services will be held on Friday,...

Sep 2, 2012

ARNOLD, ALVORD J. Age 90, a resident of Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 2, 2012. Al had a great sense of humor. All of the children loved hearing the stories of his life. He is survived by daughter, Wanda C. (Patrick) McGuire of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Ron E. (Debby) Arnold of Montrose, CO; grandchildren,...

Sep 1, 2012

Curtis "Red" Howard McNeill, age 71, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years, Fran McNeill; children, Janine Schwartz and husband, Larry, Shelly Broome and husband, Lyle, Leon McNeill and wife, Helene; grandchildren, Louis, Jasmine, Keisha, Max, Darwin, and Sophie; sisters, Donna Schoonmaker and Pat Wilcox and husband, Guy. Red...

Sep 1, 2012

Age 63, was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1948. Our Heavenly Father relieved his earthly burden and removed his pain and suffering on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Larry proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He made his family proud graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Geology and his greatest source of pride were...

Sep 1, 2012

Sep 1, 2012

Age 81, an Albuquerque resident since 2000, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janette Fink; four children; Michael Fink and wife, Janice; Amy Warner and husband Reid; Robert Fink and wife, Helen; John Fink and wife, Leona; eleven grandchildren; and eight...

Sep 1, 2012

MAYER, OTTO FRANKOn September 1, 2012, Otto Frank Mayer found blessed everlasting rest. He has now joined his parents, George and Maria, and his brother, Oskar in the land of light and joy. His soul, like their souls, will rest in eternal peace.Otto was born in Weisskirchen, Yugoslavia. He came to the United States in 1950. Otto served honorably in...

Sep 1, 2012

BURNETT, BARBARA ANN Barbara Ann Burnett, 90, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 1, 2012. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Ed" Burnett on July 5, 2007. She was born in Lake Geneva, WI in 1922 and till her death loved her memories of there but at the same time, became a true Southwestern...

Sep 1, 2012

SCOTT, JOHN C."Jack" John C. Scott, age 69 of New Mexico was born 1942 in Keokuk, IA. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by family on September 1, 2012. Jack moved to New Mexico in his childhood and became a long time resident of Albuquerque and Gallup. He served in the United States Navy when he was young and was...

Sep 1, 2012

PEREA, ANTHONY "TONY" "ANTONIO" J.Anthony "Tony" "Antonio" J. Perea, age 64, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 1, 2012. He is survived by the love of his life, of 12 years, Margie Clark; children Antonio J. Perea Jr., Paul Clark and wife Renee, and Annette Jaramillo; mother, Josephine Perea and father, Ewaldo Perea; seven grandchildren and two...

Sep 1, 2012

BLOUNT, ROBERT J. "BOB"Robert J. "Bob" Blount passed away September 1, 2012. He was born in Artesia, New Mexico and graduated from Artesia High School after which he volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corps. The end of WW II came soon thereafter and he took advantage of the GI Bill to attend the University of New Mexico, graduating...

Aug 31, 2012

LUCERO, ANTONIO (Tony) H. March 6, 1926 - August 31, 2012At age 86 years young and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque Tony passed away at his home, August 31, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa G. Lucero; his parents, Eulogio and Emilia Lucero; grandchildren, Carlos F. (Chucky) Lucero, Andrew Wike and Jdanita Mae Wike. He is...

Aug 31, 2012

TRUJILLO, LORENZO Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Friday, August 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Romie Trujillo of Albuquerque; daughter, Anna Archuleta of Columbus, OH; grandson, Gabriel Solomon of Columbus, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joaquin Gonzales and wife, Romana, Dominica Sanchez and husband, Ralph, and Delphino Gonzales and wife, Lila; nieces...

Aug 30, 2012

Marilee Joy Schelling, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, August 30, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Gary D Schelling of Albuquerque, Greg P. Schelling and wife, Jill of Stonewall, LA; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Mrs. Schelling was preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Louise Burkett, her husband, Harold...

Aug 30, 2012

Age 26, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord on August 30, 2012. Joshua was born on April 13, 1986, graduated from Sandia HS Class of 2004 and UTI - Phoenix on 2006 with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Technology. He served his country as a US Marine. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother,...

Aug 29, 2012

BASSETT, WILLIAM R.Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983 after moving from Tempe, Arizona passed away on August 29, 2012 at his home. Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving with the Sea Bee's at the conclusion of World War II. He was a lifelong truck driver and Teamster member known by this handle of "Six Bits" In his...