Obituaries

Jul 10, 2018

Wendell Woods Hall, Jr. passed away peacefully at home the morning of July 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 23, 1928. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Merchant Martin Hall and Wendell Woods Hall, Sr.; and his brother, Lowell Martin Hall. Wendell is survived by...

Jul 9, 2018

Barbara Alice Rodgers, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with her Lord July 9, 2018.

She put up a valiant struggle with a serious illness for many years that finally prevailed and took her life.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Grace Mosier; her brother, Donald (Buddy)...

Jul 9, 2018

On Monday, July 9, 2018, Carolyn Kay Sanchez, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend was called home by our sweet loving Heavenly Father, at the age of 66. Carolyn was born on June 29, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She served the community of Albuquerque, New Mexico for more than 20 years in the Records Department of...

Jul 9, 2018

Gloria Marie Chamas, 84, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on September 9, 1933, in Mentor, MN, born to Earl and Helen Forsythe. She was preceded in death on April 23, 2018, by her loving husband of over 66 years, Gust Chamas. She...

Jul 9, 2018

Ray "PeeWee" Thomas, age 46. Our beloved husband, father and brother passed away on July 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Snider; father, Gene Thomas; step-father, Harold Snider; and grandmother, Lillie Mae Thomas. He is survived by wife, Dawn; son, Dillon (Nicole); grandchildren, Sergio, Aubree; siblings, Rodney (Michele), Tim (Robbie), Regina (Chuck) Stalvey; in-laws,...

Jul 8, 2018

Clifford Everett Trollinger passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born in Trinidad, CO on September 12, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and John Thomas Trollinger. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Bertha; three children, Vincent Trollinger and wife, Danice, Julie Bachechi and husband, Pete, and...

Jul 7, 2018

Robert H. Altherr, 95, passed away July 7, 2018, at Northridge Alzheimer’s Care Facility.  He was was born in Kokomo, Indiana on December 23, 1922 to Clarence and Verna Altherr.  He attended Purdue University and got a degree in Chemical Engineering.  He worked for Delco, Monsanto, and finally Sandia Lab in New Mexico where he retired in 1984. He...

Jul 6, 2018

Dr. Nancy Lou Halbgewachs (née Copeland), 78, passed away peacefully though unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. She was the cherished wife of Ronald Halbgewachs, daughter of Grace Fox Copeland and Jack Copeland, and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Nancy grew up in St. John, KS. She met the love of her life, Ron,...

Jul 6, 2018

Rose B. Thomas Abrams, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1964 passed from this life on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born the ninth child of ten sisters and brothers to George Thomas and Goldie Merricks on January 8, 1932 in Greenville, MS. She graduated from Sacred Heart School, accepted Christ at a very young age. Rose was...

Jul 6, 2018

Nanette “Nan” Skipp, age 74, passed away July 6, 2018, after complications arose from a strangulated hernia. Nan had a history of heart and lung problems which she managed all her life, but her medical issues never interfered with her compassion and love of family and friends. Nan was born in Wellsville, NY and had moved to Syracuse, NY...

Jul 6, 2018

Patrick (Pat) Herrera of Albuquerque, NM entered into rest peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on July 6, 2018 at the age of 76. Patrick was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 12, 1941 and was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Dolores Herrera; his three brothers, Danny Leroy Herrera, Robert Herrera and Kenneth...

Jul 5, 2018

Peggy Schmidt, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Carlsbad, NM, Peggy moved to Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project years before later moving to Albuquerque in 1949. She was very active in life. She volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Home Weatherization Program...

Jul 5, 2018

Reverend  Wilfred Grenfell Sawyier,  PhD (Bill), age 93, died on July 5, 2018 after an extended illness.  Bill is survived by his children, Edward, Paul and Marion; and two grandchildren, Alice and Walter Sawyier.  He is also survived by his wife of 41 years, Marlene and stepchildren, Jeff Hill and Amanda Barnhart and their families; his sister,...

Jul 4, 2018

Leroy Montgomery Thomas, 67, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, from natural causes. Leroy was born in Albuquerque on September 10, 1950. He worked in the electrical communication industry but was mostly known to be a proud Marine. He served his country honorably including time in Vietnam....

Jul 4, 2018

Barbara Sena Hosenfeld passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara, 76, was born in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 1941 to Ray Sena Jr. and Eva Marquart Sena. She lived around the world as a child of a Foreign Service officer, residing in Argentina, Indonesia and...

Jul 3, 2018

Candice Ramona DeMar, second daughter of Samuel & Neome Candelaria, born February 19, 1950, completed her tenure on July 3, 2018. Survived by her husband Daniel, her children; Danielle (Brian) Carrillo, Catherine (Dax) Lujan, Elizabeth (Chris) Pollaro, Nathaniel (Chayani) DeMar; her siblings, Christina, Samuel, Carolina, Patrick, Mary, and Consuelo. Candice was a former microbiologist and religious education director whose...

Jul 2, 2018

Our beloved Sylvia passed away at home July 2, 2018 after a courageous and determined battle against glioblastoma. Sylvia, age 70, was born in Pasadena, CA. Her father was career Army, so Sylvia grew up on Army bases throughout the US (including Sandia Base twice), as well as tours in Japan and Germany. After graduating from Highland High School...

Jul 2, 2018

Robert Galbraith of Tijeras, New Mexico passed away on July 2, 2018.  A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.

Jul 2, 2018

Deborah E. Trattel a resident of Placitas, NM died Monday, July 2, 2018.  She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Richard J. Estrada; daughter, Arianna Estrada; mother, Martha Trattel; sister, Beth Trattel and husband, Clay Bishop; brother, Andrew Trattel and wife, Keri; niece, Samantha Trattel; and numerous extended relatives and friends.

Deb was...

Jul 2, 2018

Alida Schnedler went home to her Lord on July 2, 2018. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on August 31, 1924. She married Albert A. Schnedler on August 11, 1945.  Being married to a serviceman meant many moves during the early part of their marriage. The moving ended when they arrived in Albuquerque, NM, in 1952...