Thomas Frederick Chrissinger
Apr 12, 2020
Thomas Frederick Chrissinger of Rio Rancho, NM, age 99, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Fred was born on May 10, 1920 in Winfield, IA, to Charles F. Chrissinger and Dora Ditto Chrissinger. Fred was a wonderful man, loved by all who knew him.
He graduated from Winfield-Mt. Union High School in 1938. In 1941,...
Mona Red Buffalo Moutassam
Apr 12, 2020
Mona moved to Albuquerque when she was 18 years old to attend Nazarene Indian School. She was an Administrative Assistant throughout the years here in Albuquerque she was Kind, Loving, and Generous. She was so Beautiful. She was so Beautiful. She lived her life for the lord. She had A LOT of nephews, nieces, cousins too many to...
Lowell D. "Buddy" Watkins
Apr 12, 2020
Lowell D. “Buddy” Watkins, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. Born Wednesday, May 10, 1922, in Lamar, MO, Buddy moved to Clovis, NM, early in life where he met and married his first wife, Helen Maxine Jones, on April 16, 1942. (Helen passed away on June 10, 1991.) Buddy is survived by...
Wesley Gordon Dallas
Apr 12, 2020
Wesley G. Dallas (aka "The Steel Picker") a beloved husband, father, and grandpa, a resident of Los Lunas passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020.
He was born in 1934 in Hayward, Oklahoma. During his High School days, being from a small town, Wes excelled in football, baseball, and basketball, and was a classmate of Don ("The...
Thomas James Cooper
Apr 11, 2020
Loving husband and father Thomas James (T.J.) Cooper passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 and went to be with his Lord for Easter Sunday. T. J. was born on November 8, 1923 in Memphis, TN to the late Thomas James Cooper Sr. and Viola Cooper. He is survived by his loving wife Maxine, and two daughters Nancy...
Ida González
Apr 11, 2020
Ida Paz González, 88, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with kidney disease.
She was born Friday, April 24, 1931 in Albuquerque to Enrique and Eduvijen Paz. Until health issues prevented her from participating, she was an active member of the St. Bernadette church community and a proud volunteer and participant...
Linda Louise McMillen
Apr 11, 2020
Linda McMillen, 72. Our beloved mother and sister passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Her diagnosis of MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome) in Dec 2016, shortened what was to be a much longer life. Born in Fort Worth, TX, Linda grew up in North Arlington, attending Nichols Junior High and Arlington High School (class of ’66). Throughout her life, Linda...
Marjorie Mese
Apr 11, 2020
Marjorie Mese, or as she was lovingly known as “Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma” went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
She is survived by her granddaughter Tammy and husband Steven Simpson of Corrales, New Mexico and grandson Paul and wife Alyson Guttke of Rio Rancho, New...
Marie Olivia Tafoya
Apr 10, 2020
Marie Jane Tafoya; age 76, beloved wife, mother, and nana, was called to Heaven on Friday, April 10, 2020. She entered this world on Sunday, December 19, 1943 in Centre, Colorado born to Edward and Margie Quintana. She married Reynaldo Tafoya on January 30, 1960, in Leadville, Colorado. In 1961 they moved to Grants, NM to start their family,...
Kenneth Ledrew Langston
Apr 10, 2020
Kenneth Langston, 63, beloved husband, father and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, April 10, 2020. He entered this world on Monday, March 4, 1957, in Whiteville, NC, born to James and Louise Langston.
He is survived by his wife, Tierney Langston; mother, Louise Clark; siblings, Bruce Langston, Pamela...
Marjorie Louise (Dickerhoof) Galassini
Apr 10, 2020
On a beautiful Good Friday morning, April 10, 2020, Marjorie L. (Dickerhoof) Galassini went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marjorie was born September 27, 1925, in Chanute, Kansas. She graduated from high school in Chanute and learned to fly airplanes at her father's aviation business and flight school in the early years of World War...
Herman Angelus Koester
Apr 10, 2020
Herman Angelus Koester was born on September 5, 1933 to Adolph and Marie (nee Hinck) Koester in Avon, South Dakota. He was baptized on September 16, 1933 and confirmed on March 30, 1947. He moved to Iowa in 1942, served in the US Army from 1955-1957 followed by 4 years in the US Air Force Reserves. He was married...
Audrey Irma Caskey
Apr 9, 2020
Audrey Irma Caskey, 84, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, after contracting the COVID-19 virus, while residing in the long-term care unit at La Vida Llena. Irma was born in Brooklyn, MD, on Monday, October 14, 1935. After graduating from high school Irma married Billy Caskey, the love of her life. Irma and...
Miles Crawford Sparks
Apr 8, 2020
Miles Crawford Sparks, 25, beloved brother, son, family member, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on April 8, 2020.
He entered this world on December 17, 1994, in Bitburg, Germany, born to Don and Sara Sparks. He is survived by his mother, Sara Sparks; sisters, Alexis Wild and Desiree Sparks; and grandfather, Don H....
Oliver L. "Butch" Marianetti, DMD
Apr 8, 2020
Butch Marianetti, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Dorothy Marianetti. He is survived by many friends and relatives, including his son, Christopher; daughter-in-law, Luisa; granddaughter, Valentina; daughter, Diana; son-in-law, Dieter; brand-new grandson, Max; brother, David; and longtime companion, Corlett. Butch had many passions...
Marcella (Sandoval) Garcia
Apr 8, 2020
Marcella Garcia, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Jemez Springs, NM on Friday, May 27, 1938, to Benjamin and Celia Sandoval. Marcella is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Rafael B. Garcia; and children, Sandra (husband Ed) Chavez, Clyde (wife Rita), Susan...
Leona (Bose) Sanders
Apr 7, 2020
Leona Sanders, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She entered this world on November 26, 1931, in Bessie, OK and has resided in Albuquerque for more than 60 years. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Stryk and husband, Bohdan, and Linda...
Rebecca Elizabeth Wenk
Apr 7, 2020
Rebecca (Becky) E. Wenk, age 59, passed away Monday April 7, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the South Valley, having graduated from Rio Grande HS, NM Tech, and UNM with a masters in toxicology. As a regulatory analyst, her infectious smile and exemplary work ethic made her a valued member of her work group at PNM. Becky...
Marilyn (Fairbanks) Burbage
Apr 7, 2020
Marilyn Fairbanks Burbage, age 90, passed away the evening of April 7, 2020. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 31, 1929. Marilyn was married to "Pop" John James Burbage. They had many adventures and loved traveling the world together. In 1963 they moved to Albuquerque, NM where Marilyn worked at Sunwest Bank for 34 years before retiring....
Forrest Alan Strong
Apr 7, 2020
Forrest Strong, 28, beloved son, grandson and nephew was called to his eternal resting place on April 7, 2020. He entered this world on August 13, 1991, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, born to Jason Strong and Lori Day. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Joe Day; his father; his grandmother, Linda Smith-Sleeman and grandfather, Doug Sleeman; and...