Michael D. Pitchford was born on Thursday, March 27, 1958, in Homestead, PA. He passed away in his home, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Pamela C. Pitchford, married for 36 years; his sons, Adam M. Pitchford and Dana, and Scott M. Pitchford; mother-in-law, Edith S. Trombley; and his grandsons, Westley O. Pitchford and...
Mary Augusta “Gus” Nielsen Wight Smith, born June 13,1935, in Lansing, Michigan went to her eternal rest February 04, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gus was born to Alberta Augusta “Betty” Wallen and Edward Nielsen. Gus was raised by Betty (Wallen) and Lawrence Wight in Crystal, Michigan. Gus married Frederick Smith June 20,1952, in Ithaca, Michigan. Gus,...
"Mike" David M. Dunn, age 67, was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM. Mike was preceded in death by Martha Fangrow and Milton Dunn. He is survived by Rachael Green, Nick Crawford, and Trenton Green. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. In lieu of flowers, donations may...
Josephine Catanach, age 100, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, surrounded by her family and long-time caregivers. Josephine loved music, dancing, bingo, and most especially spending time with her family. Josephine also loved her grand-dogs.
She is survived by her Hita, Jo; her son-in-law, Peter; and her granddaughters, Melissa and Traci. Also touching her life were her...
Daniel P. Encinias, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by family at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following open-heart surgery. Originally from Las Vegas, NM, Dan served in the Navy during Vietnam. He retired after 20 years from the Albuquerque Police Department as a sergeant. Dan’s favorite motto, “it is what it is,” exemplified how...
Patricia DeAguero, age 73, beloved sister and aunt was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She entered this world on Saturday, February 23, 1946 in Springer, NM, born to Eloy and Edith DeAguero. Patricia was devoted to her faith and her family. She was kind, generous and had a great sense of humor. ...
Yet another living light in the world has been extinguished. Charlene Cole Johnson passed at home into the presence of her Lord on February 4, 2020 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Paul Cole and Maude Mayo, and was born in Leesville, Louisiana on September 30, 1926. Charlene was raised primarily by her mother’s parents...
Ruth Long Kirkwood, age 98, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on June 19, 1921 to Alexander and Matilda Long in Kahuku Oahu, Hawaii. Ruth volunteered with the Red Cross after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother, and Catholic. Our mother traveled across the United...
Nora Thelma Amsbary, age 93, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. Nora was born in Minnesota to George and Sophia Nereson. Nora moved to New Mexico in her early 20’s and remained there most of her life. She received her bachelor’s degree in Education from Concordia University, in Minnesota. She loved teaching, both here in the US and...
David Rufus Sizemore, age 73, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, in Houston, TX. Mr. Sizemore was a retired Sr. Master Sgt. for the US Air Force.
He is survived by his sons, David A. Sizemore and Craig P. Sizemore; daughter, Cynthia T. Sizemore; sister, Ethel Prescott; one grandson Brett Jr.; and seven granddaughters: Carolina, Autumn,...
Vicki Andrews, age 53, of a resident Algodones, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020. She entered this world on May 13, 1966, in Grants and is survived by her parents, David and Patty Ogden of Grants; son, Garrett Andrews; daughter, Morgan Andrews of Rio Rancho; sister, Barbara Edmonson and her husband Larry of Rio...
Dorothy T. Armstrong, born August 18, 1928, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 91. Dorothy was a devoted wife of 69 years to her husband, Harold G. Armstrong, a loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to many. Born Dorothy Earnest, she resided in Philadelphia, PA where in 1946 she met a handsome marine...
Diana M. Rosales, 63, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. Services will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020, 5:00 p.m., at FRENCH – Wyoming.
William R. Garey (Bill), age 76, died peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Veteran’s hospital in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 26, 1943 in Decatur, IL to Ruel and Violet Garey. He retired from ABF trucking where he received the “3 million safe miles” driver award. He was...
David Hal Peterson, age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Preceding him in death were his parents, Wiford and Jennie Peterson; sisters, Maxine (Poulson), Olive (Reed), Mary June (Miller); and brothers, Lee, and Andrew Frank. David is survived by his wife, Donna Marie (Wright); five children, daughters, Patricia (Steven Morgan),...
An enrolled member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe, Dawna Marie Hagen was born on February 2, 1926 in White Earth, MN to Robert and Sophie Roy (nee Shambow). Like her two older siblings, Dawna grew up on the reservation and was educated at St. Benedict’s Mission School. A few years after her father passed away, Dawna and...
Janice E. Miller, age 87, Albuquerque, NM, died peacefully in the presence of her children. Mrs. Miller is survived by her children, Scott (Jan), Teri Miller, Hal (Kismet), and Warren (Jane); and sister, Sally. Grandchildren are Teri’s Anna, Hal and Kismet’s Sean and Jack, and Warren and Jane’s Erika, Julia, and Jessica. She was predeceased in 2004 by her...
Cheryl Boll, age 73, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 2, 2020. She entered this world on December 4, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, born to Donald and Catherine Walton. She is missed by the family and many friends that she leaves behind including her husband, Ken Boll; daughter, Christine Collins and husband,...
Marcia “Jane” Goodman Raun, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 after a long and heroic struggle with Alzheimer’s. Jane was born on August 3, 1933 to Abe and Alice Goodman in Albuquerque, NM. She and her twin, Jean, were crowned co-Homecoming Queens at Albuquerque High School in 1950.
Jane was...
M. Helen Richardson was welcomed by the Lord into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Mom was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Tommy; her father, Cipriano Sena; her mother, Guadalupe Sena; her brother, Cipriano Sena; and many uncles and aunts dear to her in life. Helen is survived by her...