It is with great sadness that the family of Corrine Gutierrez announces that she passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 90.
Corrine was born in Tucumcari, NM on November 2, 1927 as the eldest of twelve children to Donaciana and Francisco R. Martinez. She will be fondly remembered by her husband of...
Gerald W. “Jerry” Cox passed away at the age 69, he was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was a graduate of Oklahoma University and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a copy editor of the Albuquerque Tribune. Jerry was known for his intellect, perseverance, sense of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes comedic--and most of all his...
Ruth Santillanes, age 95, a lifelong resident of Alameda, NM died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Elifas; children, Phil Santillanes and wife, Genieve, Meliton Santillanes, and Judy Bercier-Padilla and husband, Pete Padilla; grandchildren, Brenda, Rodney, Paul, Janelle, Ricky, Randy, Valerie, Jeanice, Wendy, Renee and Emila; over twenty great-grandchildren; over twenty-five great-great-grandchildren;...
The loving and giving heart of Rhonda Frances Day was stilled over the holidays at her residence in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She lived her life giving to those who needed love and support. She will be long remembered and missed by family, friends and the many she worked to help and support.
Rhonda was...
Prescilla "Pre" Moretto Reddick, age 93, beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 and was taken to her heavenly home. Born in Albuquerque, NM, Pre grew up in Corrales, NM and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943. She married Air Force Sergeant Chandler Reddick in 1953 and traveled by his side to...
Manuel Rodriguez, 73, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 2, 2018. He entered this world on May 21, 1944 in Denver, CO, born to Manuel and Eva Rodriguez. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Rodriguez and Germain Rodriguez.
Manuel had a love for wood carving, arts and crafts, trading cards and...
Margaret I. Myers, age 99, long time Albuquerque and Rio Rancho resident since 1955 and a dedicated housewife and mother, passed away January 2, 2018. She previously lived in Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon.
Survivors are her daughters, Susan Myers Puckett and grandson, Paul Puckett of Albuquerque; Betty Myers Schaefer (John) Datil, NM; sister-in-law, Nancy Myers, Milwaukie, OR;...
Emil Joseph Zeni (Joe Zeni) passed away on January 02, 2018. He was 88 years old. Joe was born in Madrid, NM and spent his preteen years hiking all over the hills between Madrid and Santa Fe. His fondest memories are of Christmas and the wonderful decorations and lights in Madrid. His family moved to Carlsbad, NM where he...
Allen Sr., Jimmy Dean “Chief” Jimmy Dean “Chief” Allen, Sr., 61, passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 14, 1956 to Leo and Wanda Allen in Colgate, OK. He was an honored veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the nickname...
Priscilla MacDonald, 59, beloved mother, was called to be with our Lord on January 1, 2018. Priscilla was one of eight children and was a kind, loving mother of four children, who loved spending time with her family. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, being outdoors, biking, traveling, baking, making jewelry and making everyone around always feel loved...
Ratliff, Edward Edward Ratliff, 83, passed away on January 1, 2018. He entered this world on December 13, 1934 in Chaves, NM. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Fellowship Church at 5331 Montano Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120. Please visit our online guestbook for Edward at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH...
It is with great sadness that after a long battle with cancer we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Josephine Sandoval on January 1st, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Rosenda Roybal; her beloved husband of 57 years, Leroy Sandoval; and most recently, her close sister, Carmen Vigil.
Josephine will...
David Michael Graston, age 51, went home to be with our Lord on December 31, 2017. Born on September 15,1966 in Bellflower, CA, David is survived by his wife, Victoria, his two sons, Jacob and Miguel, his mother, Ramona, and his brother, Robert.
Gifted in many aspects of life, David was a technical wizard, a master griller,...
RaeLynn Nichol Lajeunesse, 17 years old, our beautiful, precious daughter passed away December 31, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Rachel Edgeington and Lonzo Lajeunesse; her two brothers, Jose and Silviano Lajeunesse; grandparents, James and Terry Edgeington and Barbara Esquibel and Michael Ingersoll, Linda Lajeunesse-Baca and Alonzo Baca. She leaves behind great-grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins, niece, nephew, and...
Carolyn Ruth McGriff, 74, of San Diego, CA, passed away on December 30, 2017. Carolyn was born March 2, 1943, in San Diego, CA to Roy and Iva Hazelton. She is survived by her three children; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her...
Archie Evan Sanchez, age 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 30, 2017. He was born in San Luis, CO on May 11, 1934. Archie grew up in Colorado and Wyoming before serving in the Air Force as a Load Master. After serving, he attended Adams State College in Colorado where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s...
John M. Clark, 77, of Rio Rancho, NM was received into the arms of his Savior on December 30, 2017. John was blessed with the gift of music and faithfully served God his entire life. Director of Choral Activities at UNM for 33 years, he retired in 2005 and was granted the distinction as Professor Emeritus of Music.
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William J. Guss, age 86, of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, December 30, 2017. Born February 24, 1931 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Rev. Walter D. Guss and Naomi Grace Slifer Guss. Bill graduated from Somerset High School in 1949 and served in the United States Air Force from 1952 until 1956. He also attended...
James Rey Jojola, 39, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2017. He was a Navy veteran. Survived by parents, Jennie (Salas) Jojola and Phillip J. Jojola; sisters, Jennifer M. Jojola, Catherine R. Jojola; grandfather, Lorenzo R. Jojola; grandmother, Charlotte G. Salas; nephews, Luke Jojola Mounts, Mark Jojola Mounts, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...
Geneva M. Orozco, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 29, 2017.
Geneva is survived by four daughters, Lydia B. Nichols & husband Darrell, Shirley D. Anderson & husband, Albert, Judy D. Montoya & husband Andy, Donna M. Orozco-Geist & husband Doug; grandchildren, Donald Romero, Ronald Romero, Christopher Anderson,...