Oct 18, 2017

The loving story of Maria Colunia Segura-Metzgar can only be complete with the words: religious, humble, elegant, supportive, opinionated, and wise. Known in the media as “New Mexico's Treasure,” Maria arrived peacefully at her home in the Lord's Kingdom, having completed her grand journey on Earth, on October 18, 2017 at the age of 109 years, 11 months, and...

Oct 18, 2017

Suleiman (Sul) Kassicieh, 65, beloved husband, father, son, uncle and brother passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by numerous family members and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Heyam Kassicieh; his two children, Charlie and Christina; his mother, Raoufeh; and his two siblings, Samir and May. Suleiman was born in Jerusalem, Palestine on...

Oct 17, 2017

Wriley Leon Burnett passed away peacefully at home October 17, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born September 30th, 1932 in Sudan, Texas and was the middle child of seven children.  His father’s job brought him to New Mexico when he was only two years old.  He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Oct 17, 2017

Sheldon John, 34, of Albuquerque, NM, beloved son, stepson, brother, grandson, cousin and uncle journeyed home October, 17, 2017 surrounded by his mother, aunts, uncle and cousins. Sheldon was born February 1, 1983 in Shiprock, NM to Cheryl John Matchers and Tommy C. Begay Jr.

Sheldon was preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandfather, Paul D.John,...

Oct 17, 2017

Lois Arlene Brunton, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 17, 2017. She entered this world on March 12, 1932 in Lincoln, NE, born to Charles and Verna Fenn. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald Brunton; and her two sisters, Vivian Colletti and...

Oct 17, 2017

Theresa Phelps, 87, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 17, 2017. She entered this world on April 20, 1930 in Watrous, NM. She worked at Sandia National Laboratory in the Accounting and Payroll department for several decades and retired from there. She was a strong woman and matriarch of the...

Oct 17, 2017

Dennis Albright, 78, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place after battling a long illness on October 17, 2017. He entered this world on February 3, 1939 in Jefferson, IA, born to Kenneth and Velma Albright. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eunice Albright; daughters, Shari Ham and husband, Ben, Tammi Berry...

Oct 16, 2017

Jack Gollan, 78, passed away on October 16, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Kelley Willig and husband Michael, son John Gollan and wife Anita, stepson Charles Durgin, stepdaughter Jennifer Durgin and husband Robert, his sister Marion “Cookie” Gollan, half-brother Frank Piessens, Jr. and wife Alice, cousins, four grandchildren, and beloved dog Cookie.  Jack loved sharing...

Oct 16, 2017

Bill Linzmeier passed away October 16, 2017. Bill was born December 15, 1932 in Chester, SD to Henry and (Sarah) Rhoda Linzmeier. He served in the Korean War and later attended Augustana College. Bill eventually moved to Sioux City, Iowa, where he met Hannelore “Lori” Schnare while working at Dun and Bradstreet. They married December 7, 1963...

Oct 16, 2017

Paula Elizabeth Harty passed away on October 16, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness. She was born January 14, 1949, at the McBride Clinic in Las Cruces, NM, to William P. Harty and Laura Lee Harty. Educated at Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Madonna High School, Paula studied social work at New Mexico State, and in...

Oct 16, 2017

Annabelle Grubb, 73, of Albuquerque, NM, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, found eternal peace on October 16, 2017. She passed away at home in the loving arms of her husband, surrounded by her daughters and family. Annabelle was born on January 24, 1944 in Arroyo Hondo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inocencio and Virginia Rael;...

Oct 16, 2017

Rev. Msgr. Sipio Amadeo Salas went home to His Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Father Skip, as he was affectionately known, was born in Anton Chico, NM to Frederico Salas and Fidela Sanchez on All Saints Day, November 1, 1925.

He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on...

Oct 15, 2017

Oscar Elbert “Bert” Cox, 65, passed away October 15, 2017. He resided in Panama City Beach, Florida. Oscar was born in Artesia, NM. He is preceded in death by his father, Avery Cox.

His is survived by his wife, Delene Cox; daughter, Jennifer Hall, her husband, Jon Hall; son, Craig Cox, his wife, Barbara Cox; granddaughter, Natalie...

Oct 15, 2017

Betty Jo Howard, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister went home to be with her Lord Jesus on October 15, 2017. She entered this world on June 17, 1932 in Washington, IN, born to Rupert and Wilma Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Debi Dodge and husband, Clint; son, James Tudor and wife, Cindy; son, Rex Howard and...

Oct 15, 2017

Linda Anne Erickson, 68, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on October 15, 2017. Linda was born on July 29, 1949 to parents Sam and Georgie Boutte. She started life as one of four close siblings in a rural Louisiana community and took that love of family with her around the world,...

Oct 14, 2017

Major William (Bill) R. Hoke, USAF (Ret.) died peacefully on October 14, 2017 at the family home. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carol. William is survived by his four children, Kent Hoke and his partner, Mary Rahe, Eric Hoke and his wife, Taminy F. Marshall, Cynthia Hoke and her husband, Jerry Tankersley and...

Oct 13, 2017

Patricia Braly, 87, passed away on October 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Braly. She was a wonderful homemaker and a jeweler. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Gonzales of Santa Fe; her son, Timothy Braly and wife, Karen of Corpus Christi, TX; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Rosary and Funeral...

Oct 13, 2017

Velora "Val" Farrar, 86, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, passed peacefully on October 13, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Regina Damon; son John Farrar and wife, Margie; grandchildren: Shannon Ash, Naomi Caffey and husband Nick, Ariane Saavedra and husband Ross, Tanya Lockey and husband Shawn, Jason Damon and wife Michelle, and Christopher Damon and wife Tomoko, eight...

Oct 12, 2017

Robert Henry Maschhoff entered into his eternal home on Oct. 12, 2017.

Bob was born on a farm near Hoyleton, Illinois on Feb. 17, 1934 to Henry and Selma Maschhoff. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his first wife, Martha Lentz, who died in 1984 (married 1956). Bob is survived by his wife,...

Oct 12, 2017

Betty J. James, of Abilene, Texas and formally of Albuquerque, passed away on October 12, 2017 at the age of (almost) 88. She was born in Grady, NM on October 16, 1929 to Gilbert and Mattie (Hutchison) Bryant. Betty was married to Buford James for 60 years before his passing in 2010. They were members of Central Assembly of...