Obituaries

Claudia A. Powell

Jul 2, 2018

Claudia A. Powell, born on January 31, 1949 was called home to her Lord on July 2, 2018. She is rejoining her loving husband, Afton, her mother and father, John and Dorothy Hobbs and brother, James Hobbs. Claudia is survived by her precious baby, Sugar who was constantly at her side; also, by her nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles;...

Adelfa Amparan

Jul 1, 2018

Adelfa Amparan, 88, born in Kemp City (now Wichita Falls), Wichita County, Texas, became a resident of Albuquerque with her husband, Francisco, in 1957, and died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Erlinda Sedillo and husband Solomon; Edmundo Amparan and wife, Kimberly; Victor Amparan and wife, Sylvia; Victoria Muller; Diana...

Dorothy (Baca) Martinez

Jul 1, 2018

Dorothy Baca Martinez, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend left us peacefully July 1, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 27 years, Manuel Martinez; two sons, Samuel and Manuel Jr; their wives, Krista and Denikka; grandchildren, Jacob, Sway and Andres; sisters, Louise, Margaret, Esther, Rosanne and brother, Arthur. She was aunt to 54 nephews and nieces and...

LaRue W. Wildgoose

Jul 1, 2018

LaRue W. Wildgoose, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.  She is survived by her daughter, Ginny Wildgoose-Lister and husband, Dennis Lister; grandchildren,  Doug Lister and wife, Shelly, Kris Wildgoose-Lister and wife, Meghan, Brianna Wildgoose-Lister, DVM; great-grandchildren, Blaine Mitchell, Chance Lister, Mariah Lister, Ciara Wildgooose-Lister, and Aubryn Wildgoose-Lister; great-great grandchildren, Angela...

Craig Alan Nelson

Jun 30, 2018

Craig Nelson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born October 11, 1946 in Valparaiso, IN to George and Loris Nelson. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School in Kirtland, NM in 1966. Not long after graduation Craig joined the Army National Guard. He worked over 30 years as a boilermaker. In his spare time, Craig...

Charles Rob Adams

Jun 30, 2018

Charles Rob “Bob” Adams, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was born on April 18, 1930 in Calloway County, Ky, to Harry and Mildred (Stubblefield) Adams. Bob met the love of his life, Frances Jean Horton, when he was 12 years old, and they wed in 1951 in Los Angeles, CA. They...

Theo Yeitrakis

Jun 30, 2018

Theo Yeitrakis, 79, passed away June 30, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. (The family realizes this is short, but it is what Theo wanted.)

Patrick F. Chavez

Jun 30, 2018

Chavez, Patrick

On June 30, 2018, Patrick Chavez, age 64, passed away at home after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer which he fought hard, bravely and with dignity. Just 4 weeks prior to his passing, Pat completed the 5K walk for Polly’s Run in just under 46 minutes.

Pat was a loving husband,...

Daniel David Koleske

Jun 29, 2018

Dr. Daniel D. Koleske of Albuquerque, NM, died in his home surrounded by family and friends on June 29th, 2018, after a year-long battle with lymphoma. We will remember him for his ability to love and laugh through difficult times. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Julianna (Mahoney) Koleske of Albuquerque,...

Lalitha (Dhanarajan) Raichur

Jun 29, 2018

Lalitha Raichur was born in Coimbatore, South India on October 11, 1931. She went to Heaven to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 29, 2018. Her parents were Samuel and Dhanabai Dhanarajan. Her sister was Tara Kanagaraj; brothers,  Gerald and sister-in-law, Shakuntala Dhanarajan, Samuel and sister-in-law, Sheila Dhanarajan. She is survived by her daughter, Chitra Raichur Marler-Harrell...

Betty Jane (Bennett) McKinney

Jun 29, 2018

Betty Jane McKinney, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at home on June 29, 2018. She was born May 4, 1933 to Edward and Bertha Bennett in Paducah, TX. Betty married Larry E. McKinney on October 11, 1952 after a very brief courtship, and they were happily married for 64 years at the time of his death...

Marcella (Tugwood) Fitzgerald

Jun 29, 2018

Marcella Fitzgerald, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home Friday, June 29, 2018 at 87, surrounded by her loved ones. Marcella grew up in Whitestone, New York, and married John Fitzgerald. As a military wife, she traveled to and lived in different places including Okinawa, Japan and Anchorage, Alaska. She was very passionate about her Catholic faith...

James A. Reagan

Jun 29, 2018

James A Reagan 73, resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at home with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon: son, Jim Reagan: daughters, Katrina Volman (Steve), Melanie Chapman (Todd), Nanette Fox; daughter-in-law, Shelly Collier; siblings, Glen Reagan (Madeline), Inez Ingersoll, Wilma Johnson, Nancy Doyle, and...

Wendell Anthon Nelson

Jun 28, 2018

Wendell Anthon Nelson passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthon and Norma Nelson; his brother, Gary Nelson, and his son, Brian Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maralyn Nelson; his son, Patrick Nelson; his granddaughter, Savannah Nelson; sister-in-law, Zoe Nelson; nephews, David...

Audrey M. (Lermusiaux) Talkington Halama Lietzow

Jun 28, 2018

Audrey was born February 2, 1925 to Emil and Domitilda Lermusiaux. She passed away June 28, 2018.  Audrey’s dad, Emil Lermusiaux, died when she was three years of age.  For many years, she made her home with her paternal great grandmother, Rose Dupire Lermusiaux, and paternal great uncle and aunt, Christopher and Phoebe Fitzgerald, Corrales, New Mexico.  Except for...

Donald Patrick Fogleman

Jun 28, 2018

Donald Fogleman of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 28, 2018. No formal services will be held as requested by Mr. Fogleman.

Rosetta L. Flippin

Jun 28, 2018

Rosetta L. Flippin, age 81, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on June 28, 2018. She was born in Clayton, NM and moved to Albuquerque, attending the University of New Mexico, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, ultimately obtaining her teaching degree that led to a 25 year career with APS. She taught at Rio Grande High School and...

John Joseph Mullen

Jun 27, 2018

John Joseph Mullen passed away on June 27, 2018, in Albuquerque, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on May 31, 1930. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Velma Mullen; and his children, Janet Estepp and husband, Gary, Joyce Mullen and husband, Ron Wild, Tim Mullen and wife, Adibeh, Shawn Mullen...

Bobbye Ann Kaley

Jun 27, 2018

Bobbye Ann Kaley, 84, passed away June 27, 2018. 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300

David Allan Fox

Jun 27, 2018

David Fox, age 58, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, after a year-long battle with cancer. Dave was a cheerful father, husband, brother, and friend, who would go to any length for those he loved. We will remember him for his profound generosity, relentless optimism, love of fun, and willingness to treat everyone like family....