Dec 28, 2018

The great warm, open, and loving heart that was Barbara Champion finally completed its task and stopped on the morning of Friday, December 28, 2018. She was 89 years and 6 months old, having been born to Walter and Ethel Thomas on June 23, 1929, in Monmouth, IL. She spent her youth in the Burlington, IA, area....

Dec 28, 2018

Alyce Irene Bates was born Alyce Irene Llewellyn on August 26, 1924, in Michigan.  She passed away December 28, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Bates, her parents, and her five sisters.  All of Wesley’s and Alyce’s five adult children survive:  Cliff Bates, Albuquerque; Janice Petrey, Crosby, Texas; Judi McKetta, Moscow, Idaho;...

Dec 28, 2018

Lee Roy, age 69, was called to his eternal resting place on December 28, 2018, an Albuquerque Native, and part of West Mesa High School’s first graduating class in 1968. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years in Vietnam. Lee then returned home from the war only to have suffered...

Dec 27, 2018

Jonathan L. Rogoff, age 61, passed away on December 27, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque on November 1, 1957 to Sanford and Beverly Rogoff. He graduated from Del Norte High School and later obtained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology from T.V.I. He loved music and in his younger years played jazz and classical...

Dec 27, 2018

Joanne Howeth, age 81, She was born in Chicago to Joseph and Maybelle Kurfirst December 12, 1937 and later moved with her parents to Marinette, Wisconsin where she worked for the Scott Paper Co. She was an accomplished artist, working primarily in oils, painting landscapes and still-life. She passed away on December 27, 2018 after a long bout with...

Dec 27, 2018

M. Elaine Russell, 72, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 27, 2018. She entered this world on February 18, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ernest and Ida Manning. She is survived by her spouse William Bob Russell; son Michael Van Sickler; daughter-in-law Michelle Van Sickler; daughter Kimberly Wolfe; son-in-law Jody Wolfe....

Dec 27, 2018

Lester Bleil, 72, passed away on December 27th despite showing great progress in his cancer treatment.   A veteran of the US Navy, Les was extremely creative and mechanically talented.  With his extraordinary abilities, he could build anything, fix anything, and was always willing to help others with construction, car, or other creative projects.  His passion was restoring classic cars. ...

Dec 27, 2018

Joseph Charles Garcia (Joe) a proud native New Mexican was born in 1934 in the New Mexican mining town of Madrid to Pedro and Melba (Kozlowski) Garcia. His family moved to neighboring Cerrillos, NM where he along with his two younger sisters Tilly and Lucille were raised.

After serving in the US Navy, Joe attended both Universities...

Dec 27, 2018

Rey, Jose

Jose Rey passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018, with his family by his side. Jose was born on January 19, 1924, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Marcial and Maria Esparza Rey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; brothers, Marcial Rey, Luis Rey, and John Rey; and sister, Susana Chacon. He is...

Dec 26, 2018

Jacqueline Hawkinson, age 80, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Rust Medical Center of a long-term medical condition. She is survived by her husband, of 53 years, David Hawkinson; her son, Tim Hawkinson; her daughter, Tamara Evans (Scott); twin brother, James Blore (Shannon) of Miami, FL; grandson, Dakota Evans and close family friends Arson and Arsineh...

Dec 26, 2018

JoAnne Barnett of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 26, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 26, 2018

The snowflakes began to fall as Mary left us and walked through the pearly gates.  She passed peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by family.

Mary was born January 24, 1926, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Mamie G. and Foster Leonard, Sr. She was a sister to Aldena and Alice “Ruth” as well as her brothers, Franklin...

Dec 25, 2018

Leandra Sellers of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 25, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 25, 2018

Helen Fogleman, 83, beloved Mother, was called to join Jesus in Heaven on December 25, 2018. She entered this world on October 18, 1935 in Dallas, TX, born to Mildred Alice Roberts and Gordon Wallace Lyons. She is survived by her, Sister Patricia Daniels; son, Edward (Penny) Fogleman; daughter, Deborah Jean Fogleman; daughter, Cathleen (James) Williamson; son, Jerome Fogleman;...

Dec 25, 2018

Barry Dickens passed away December 25, 2018 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 62. Barry was born in Albuquerque. As his father was active duty Air Force, Barry dubbed himself a “military brat” and the family lived in a variety of places as he grew up, moving from Albuquerque to Germany, to Virginia, to Ohio, then...

Dec 25, 2018

Jean Edward White went to be with our precious Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 7:59 a.m. Jean was born on July 18, 1933 in Rockford, Illinois to John White and Theresa (Schmidt) White. He was one of nine children. John was in the Army, so the family moved many times throughout Jean’s childhood from Michigan...

Dec 24, 2018

Loretta G. Sanchez, age 72, a dedicated mother and grandmother, our family’s rock, was called to her eternal resting place on December 24, 2018. Loretta was known for her Christian belief and a faithful friend. She was preceded in death, by her beloved son, Robert Sanchez. She is survived by her son; Rick (Lisa) Sanchez; grandchildren; Josh,...

Dec 24, 2018

Ernie Robart died in Albuquerque, NM on December 24, 2018. Ernie is survived by his wife, Lourdes Catalan Robart; his brother, Myron Robart; his niece, Myrene Eklund; and his nephew, David Robart, all of Albuquerque. Ernie is also survived by his numerous friends who enjoyed his company as a world-class photographer and railroad historian. A Memorial Service will be...

Dec 24, 2018

Lucille Hart went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2018, at the age of 91.

She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 7, 1927. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Hart of 55 years.  She is survived by children, Debbie, Sheryl and her husband Kim, Doug and his wife Lynn; 6...

Dec 23, 2018

Robert W. Crain passed away December 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM shortly before his 97th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Liz); sons, Bob Jr. and partner Judy Ducharme of Albuquerque, NM and Jim and wife Sylvia of Santa Fe, NM; as well as sister, Marnelle Van Cleave of Monticello, AR. He grew up in Monticello, AR...