Jul 6, 2017

Doris Evelyn Kendall Harrison Kovaschetz passed away on July 6, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born in her grandfather's farmhouse south of Robinson, Kansas on June 19, 1926. Doris was a child of The Great Depression, and during her early years her family moved among several towns in Northeast Kansas as her father found work. Times...

Jul 5, 2017

Alice Virginia Gonzales, “Ginny,” passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the age of 97.

Ginny was born May 26, 1920 in Richmond, MO. She traveled to Alaska as a teenager with her parents and 11 siblings. She told wonderful stories about her “Alaska Days.”

She married her first husband...

Jul 5, 2017

Anne Zander was born on May 14, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Leif and Ameila Jacobsen.  She passed away from a long illness on July 5, 2017 at the age of 82.

Anne married Tom Zander on April 29, 1961 in the Church St. Catholic Church, Brooklyn, NY.  They met in the fall of 1960 when Tom...

Jul 4, 2017

Shaw, Wiley S.

Wiley S. Shaw, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from complications from a recent diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He was born on June 25, 1949 to Burnham and Frances Shaw. He grew up in Omaha, NE and then attended Kansas State University, where he graduated with a...

Jul 4, 2017

Bertha Louise Flores, born May 7, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM was lost to us on July 4, 2017 in a tragic accident. To the moment of her passing, she was smiling and laughing. Bertha is survived by her husband, David Flores; her parents, Miguel and Fidelina Sanchez; grandmother, Paula Sanchez; her daughters, Monique and Stefani Sanchez; son, Pasquale Gallucci;...

Jul 4, 2017

E. Frances “Fran” Rogers, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away at Sierra Health Care Center on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born to Charles and Eva Dick on May 31, 1922, in Brookfield, MO.

She married her husband Ray J. Rogers in Long Beach, CA, on May 9, 1947. Fran and her new...

Jul 3, 2017

On July 3, 2017 heaven was blessed with a beautiful angel, Larry J. Bettencourt. He is survived by his wife, Grace Marie Bettencourt, three daughters, their spouses and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Tony Bettencourt and wife, and their children and families.

With Larry’s many loves in his life, his family and friends...

Jul 3, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Koller Griffith, age 63, died peacefully on July 3, 2017 surrounded by her beloved family, after a brief struggle with cancer. Mary was born February 5, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Joan Koller and has five siblings, Kathi, Steve, Mike, Paul and Becky.

Above all Mary loved and dedicated...

Jul 3, 2017

Maydelle Ruth Meier, age 89, passed away on July 3, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Maydelle was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Her main interests were photography, genealogy, water color painting and travel.

She served in the Red Cross in the 1950’s...

Jul 2, 2017

James Callahan Olson, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on July 2, 2017. He entered into this world on December 11, 1932 in Chanute, KS, born to David and Lenora Olson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, David, Earl, Charles, and Alfred. He is survived by his...

Jul 2, 2017

Jean Pauline (Grabhorn) Dockery, 94, born October 12, 1922, passed away July 2, 2017.

She is survived by her children, Pauline Weaver, Patrick Dockery, William Dockery, Kathleen Higginbotham, Michael Dockery, Sylvia Mathews, and John Dockery. She also leaves behind a legacy of many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 2, 2017

Eric Larson, 66, died on Sunday, July 2, 2017.

Born in St. Louis on July 30, 1950 to Eileen Qualley and Paul Larson, he came to Albuquerque from Minnesota to join his father in operating Paul's Monterey Inn restaurant. After his father's death, he owned and managed the restaurant until its closing in 2015. In addition to...

Jul 1, 2017

Attorney Kirsten Josephson Anderson, 73, of Albuquerque, NM, died at Presbyterian hospital July 1, 2017 due to complications from a short illness.

Daughter of Vernal and Glenna Esplin Josephson, Kris was born in Boston, MA, on Sept. 20, 1943, while her father was a physicist  at the MIT Rad Lab working on radar development. After WWII, the...

Jul 1, 2017

William B. Laredo, born December 19, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017.  He served with the Air Force, Air National Guard U.S., 150th Tactical Fighter Group during the Vietnam War from 1968-1969 and was honorably discharged.  He retired from a 37 year career in the Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base...

Jul 1, 2017

Dorothy Jane Hartson Grange was born November 26, 1920, in Albuquerque, NM to Fred C. and Agnes Weberg Hartson. She passed away surrounded by family on July 1, 2017. She is survived by her son, Gary (Betty) Grange; grandchildren, Susan (Justin) Conner, Pat (Dana) Black, Chad Grange, Kacie Grange, and Jennifer Detrana; six great-grandchildren, Tristen, Anna, Liam, and Madelyn...

Jun 30, 2017

Lewis Dubois Erwin, II, 89, died June 30, 2017 after a long illness. Lew was born in New Orleans, graduated high school in Michigan, served in the army, attended college in Michigan, Georgia, Arizona and California where he settled and earned an MA in History. He loved Los Angeles and the Southwest. He shared his...

Jun 30, 2017

Kathryn "Joyce" Ladd, 76, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 30, 2017. She entered this world on March 26, 1941 in Fort Jay, NY, born to Major John and Anna Smetana. Her father served in the U.S. Army and the family lived in many different states before finally settling in Albuquerque. Joyce graduated from...

Jun 30, 2017

Mamie M. Maestas, passed away June 30, 2017, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren, who were her life. Her three angels waited at the gates of Heaven, with open arms, to embrace her with her beloved God. Mamie never forgot her two babies who God took away when they were babies.

Mamie is survived by her...

Jun 30, 2017

Donald “Don” E. Krouse, 83, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Don was born December 9, 1933 in Ada, OH to Oscar and Adelia (Kissel) Krouse. He graduated from Sugar Creek Local High School in 1951 and attended Ohio Northern University. On April...

Jun 30, 2017

Lila “Grace” Wells, age 87 passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Kelly Wells; her granddaughter, Emily; great granddaughter, Persi; Emily’s mother, Tree Bell; her sister, Glenda Copland; and her brother, Mack Shaw.  She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews.   Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff...