Jan 6, 2018

Helen E. Greenwoll, a resident of Albuquerque for 59 years, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Albuquerque surrounded by family and friends.

Helen was born in Denver, CO in 1936 to Robert E. and Verna M. Ferguson. She graduated from South High School and attended business college while working. She met Don, her future husband,...

Jan 6, 2018

Clara Imogene “Jeannie” Rister passed away January 6th, 2018.

Born July 1, 1922 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, she was 95 years old and was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Fred Rister of El Paso, Texas; and nine siblings.  Jeannie is survived by three sons,  Gary, Terry, and Rick; and their spouses, Diann, Lisa...

Jan 5, 2018

Christina Suzanne Parker passed away suddenly on January 5, 2018.

She had a career in nursing starting with an ER nurse to hospice nurse to finally Director of Clinical Services. Her compassionate heart, generous spirit and contagious smile were her most endearing qualities. She was very devoted to God, her family and her friends.

Survivors...

Jan 5, 2018

Padilla, Adela

Adela (Dodie) Gallegos Padilla, 94, passed away January 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Adela was preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Margaret Gallegos; her husband of 33 years Ernest Padilla; sister,...

Jan 5, 2018

Steven Roy Davis, age 63, died in his home on January 5, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico after a lengthy illness. Steve was born on October 7, 1954 in Arkansas City, Kansas to, Frankie and Wanda Davis. Steve is survived by his mother, Wanda; wife, Tina; two sons, Eric and Steve; daughter, Amy; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Andrew, Erica,...

Jan 5, 2018

Leslie Wise, age 73, father, uncle, coach, and friend passed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Les was known for improving houses into homes and mentoring young people into better adults.

He is survived by his wife, Oriana; his son, Robert, and Robert’s partner, Amber. He is also survived by brothers, James and Michael; sisters, Sharon and Shirley;...

Jan 5, 2018

Susan Carol Azar, 90, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. A professional dancer, she was known for her suave sense of style and glamourous spirit. A longtime volunteer of many organizations, including both Suicide Hotline and Children's Hospital, her philanthropic efforts left a mark on the community. One of her lifetime passions was duplicate...

Jan 5, 2018

Baxter, Lieutenant Colonel Willie

Lieutenant Colonel Baxter was born January 4, 1939 in Greenville, Mississippi and is a 1958 graduate of Coleman High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master’s degree in Planning and Public Administration from Pepperdine University....

Jan 5, 2018

Lee Edmund Courtnage, 85, of Albuquerque, formerly of Waterloo/Cedar Falls IA, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at home.

During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered...

Jan 5, 2018

William Manuel, 78, beloved Husband and Father, graduated to Heaven on January 5, 2018. He entered this world on May 15, 1939 in Denver, CO, born to Fred and Dorothy Manuel. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Manuel; children William Manuel, Eric Manuel, Tammy Manuel Rangstrom, and Matthew Manuel and their families which include several grand-children and 2...

Jan 4, 2018

John Bautista Rey, 95 died Thursday, January 4, 2018. John was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 20, 1922 to Marcial and Maria Esparza Rey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Marcial and Luis Rey; and sister Susana Chacon. He is survived by his brother Jose Rey and his sister Theresa Valdez (Louis) and several nephews...

Jan 4, 2018

Richard Lynn Donaldson II, “Dickie” 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday January 4, 2018.

Richard was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on February 13, 1941 to Richard Lynn Donaldson Sr. and Edith Marie Moore both who preceded him in death.  At six weeks old he and his mother joined his father...

Jan 4, 2018

Ethel Marie Shepard (née Krueger) passed over peacefully in the early morning hours of January 4, 2018. Born to Rose and Carl Krueger on July 23, 1918, on a farm just outside of LaPorte, Indiana, Ethel was 99 years old. She was the sixth of seven children. Ethel went to school in a two-room school house that was two...

Jan 4, 2018

Gregory Mark Analla, 52, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on January 4, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. Gregg was born at Beale Air Force Base in Marysville, CA on February 10, 1965.  The family moved to New Mexico in 1967 and Gregg attended schools in Gallup, NM, graduating high school in 1983.  He worked various jobs...

Jan 4, 2018

Lee (Librado) Ramirez Montoya, an influential Albuquerque small business owner and veterans advocate, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the age of 94.  Mr. Montoya was a partner in Montoya Bros., a pioneering Hispanic-owned contracting and plumbing business that helped build many commercial and residential properties during Albuquerque’s post-War expansion of the 1940s-1960s.  Later, Mr. Montoya and his wife,...

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph McDermott, 69, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on February 9, 1948 in Darmstadt, Germany, born to Robert and Margaret McDermott. He is survived by his wife Diane Wandmaker; daughter Lauren (Anton Bruelhart), granddaughters Logan and Carson Bruelhart and mother Margaret McDermott. Joseph served in the...

Jan 4, 2018

1927 - 2018

Onorio, “Nor,” passed away peacefully after a long illness in Albuquerque on January 4, 2018. He was preceded by his parents, Romolo and Annunziata, by his three older sisters Elena, Cesarina and Benedetta, and by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia. He is survived by his devoted sons, Anthony...

Jan 4, 2018

Richard S. Martinez, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on January 4, 2018. Richard was born on December 18, 1925 in Denver, CO to Lorraine and Prudencio Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Clara Martinez; siblings, Paul Martinez (wife, Betty), Joann Manley, and Helen Martinez...

Jan 4, 2018

Mona Shelton, 68, beloved sister, aunt, and wife, passed away January 4, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Shelton; as well as her siblings and their spouses, Rita and Rob Martinez, Alex and Loretta Ortega, and Modesto and Mimi Ortega. Mona, a dedicated and loving aunt, was cherished by her nieces and nephews, Jaime and Nick Ortega;...

Jan 4, 2018

Billy C. Brock, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Thursday, January 4, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet; children, Waurika Ann Brock and Charles Brock; sister-in-law, Carolyn F. Moore; his in-laws, the Shotton Clan; and numerous other relatives and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Charles...