Barbara (Brainerd) Muniz passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 84. Barbara was a lifelong educator with Albuquerque Public Schools and enjoyed golf, reading, and traveling when she was able. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leone Brainerd and her sister, Jean Brainerd Anderson. Barbara is survived by two daughters;...
Janet Samuelman-Lucero, born on September 22, 1957, passed away on November 15, 2021.
Janet is survived by her husband, Manuel Lucero; daughter, Marylynn Doporto Samuelman; granddaughter, Aspen Nikol Samuelman; brothers, Alan Samuelman and Darryl Dudka. Janet was better known as “Mama Bear” to the staff at the UFCW where she was a 41-year member and elected Secretary-Treasurer....
John M. Patten passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in the morning. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John was preceded in death by his father, James Patten, his mother, Helen Patten, and his brother, Augie Patten. He is survived by his daughters, Monica Patten, Melanie Fritzsche (spouse, Matt), and Valerie Salazar (spouse, Paul), granddaughters, Helen...
Ronald (Ron) Talmadge, 87, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great grandpa "GGPA", father-in-law, uncle and friend went to his eternal fly-fishing resting place Sunday, November 14, 2021. An avid outdoorsman, musician, and retired pilot as a Major in the United States Air Force (USAF), Ronald "Ron" Talmadge's love of life didn't come to an end at his passing....
Born in Omaha, NE, September 24, 1946, to parents Harry Claude Barnes and Jeanné Elizabeth Barnes, Harry R. Barnes spent his childhood in Climax, CO where he learned to love the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, and downhill snow skiing. The family relocated to New Mexico, first Albuquerque then Grants where Harry attended Grants High School and ran...
Don’t live today as if it is your last day ... live IN today as there won’t be another one just like it. That is what I, Ellen MacDonald – known to my family as Dodie – want you to know as I finally am blessed to join my “immortal beloved”, Neil MacDonald, and the rest of my family...
Born on December 8, 1974, Jesse was the only child born to Dorothy Griego and Jesse Harps (dec.). He was raised by his lovely grandmother, Beatrice Anaya who preceded him in death. Harry Jesse Jacobus III, lovingly known as Jesse would grow to become a man of much valor and charm. He was brilliant, sarcastic, witty, and...
Barbara Ann (Bohlman) Pearson Barbara Ann Pearson age 90, passed away November 12, 2021, at her home in Albuquerque. She was born April 4, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Max and Dorothy Behl. Barbara lived most of her adult life raising 6 children in Milwaukee. This was no easy feat, but she managed to provide with perseverance, tolerance, discipline,...
John Philip Martsh, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family in prayer November 12th, 2021.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Martsh and Maria Elvira Martinez; and brother, James Martsh.
He is survived by his loving wife and best...
Barbara C. Schobel, age 64 passed away November 11th, 2021 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born on Christmas Day 1956 in Fairview Park, Ohio to Roger and Helene Carter. She married her best friend and love of her life William Schobel in November 1979 who preceded her in death in October 1990. Barbara LOVED...
Robert Lowry McKeown, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Donna McKeown; sons and wives, Rory McKeown and Sonya of Albuquerque, and Brady McKeown and Katie of Corrales; and grandchildren, Jazlyn Mooney, Keegan and Caith McKeown, and Elsa and Odin McKeown. Robert was a longtime active...
Olga Sandoval, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully with her family by her side November 11, 2021. Olga grew up in Martineztown and spent much of her youth at the Second Presbyterian Church where she met the love of her life, husband Alfonso Sandoval. Olga was preceded in death by her husband Alfonso F. Sandoval, her...
Phillip Maldonado, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the age of 43. Phillip was a loving and dedicated husband, father, son and brother. He loved his family very much.
Phillip enjoyed cooking, watching sports (football being his favorite), trying new restaurants, family vacations and teaching his daughter about basketball....
Florence Ann (Skip) Polyard, age 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away November 11, 2021 with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born to the late Arthur and Isabel Chadwick on March 2, 1934 at Wabasha, Minnesota. Shortly after graduating from Wabasha High School, she married Lester Polyard on August 18, 1956. With Lester being...
Donald T. Norkus, age 94, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and father-in-law, passed away early on Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born and raised in the Roseland neighborhood of south Chicago and a graduate of Fenger High School. Don was a very proud American, Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jacob...
Richard "Rick" Luther peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home and went to be with his LORD and Savior after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rick loved life and will be remembered for his artistic and creative passions in life; his diverse talents, interests and endeavors; his fighting spirit,...
Kenneth David Slaten, age 36, of Rio Rancho and Las Cruces, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM to David and Donna Slaten.
He was such a joyful, entertaining child who could bring a smile to anyone’s face. His gymnastics experiences had him backflipping all over the place....
Born October 10, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, W. George Rose, the first of six children of Thelma Pearl (Billings) Rose and William G. Rose, spent his childhood moving - from Galveston, Texas to Hungry Horse, Montana, to Alamogordo, New Mexico (where he played football and basketball for the AHS Tigers) and finally back to Albuquerque. George...
A gifted mechanic and loving husband and father, Kevin Burke crossed over on November 10, 2021, age 66, taken from this life by cancer after gratefully living 32 years in remission.
Raised in the car culture of mid-century Southern California, Kevin had a need for speed. His passion was kickstarted at thirteen when he was offered a...
Lois M. Sherwood passed away quietly in her sleep on November 10, 2021, at the age of 97. Prior to her passing, she requested the following be included in her obituary: "I am thankful for the many blessings I have had during my 97-year journey here on God's green earth with my 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren....