Winford L. (W.L.) Walker
Feb 10, 2017
Winford L. (W.L.) Walker, age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Audrey L. of the family home; daughter, Marsha J. Kirby and husband, Jack of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Gary L. Walker and wife, Cindy of Phoenix, AZ; step-daughter, Sandra B. Byer and husband, Randy of Corrales,...
Frances D. Russell
Feb 10, 2017
Frances D. Russell, age 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to rest in our Heavenly Fathers arms on February 10, 2017. Born on August 5, 1923 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Frances was known for her strength and her zest for life. She loved her family more than anything on this earth. She had an unwavering faith and...
Della I. Fajardo
Feb 10, 2017
On February 10, 2017, we lost our precious wife and mama, Della I. Fajardo. She is finally getting to see the streets of Gold. She left us with so many memories, but we know she is in a better place now. We will always love you and never forget you and we'll always keep our thumbs up! Della is survived...
Sgt. First Class Wilbert Jack "Red" Sturm
Feb 10, 2017
Sergeant First Class Wilbert Jack (Red) Sturm, a long-time resident of both Albuquerque and Cut Bank, MT, passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2017. Red was born in Vernon, Texas in 1929 and was raised on the Waggoner Ranch in a Philips Petroleum oil camp. He graduated from High School in Holiday, Texas and attended Idaho State College where he...
Charles Joseph "Chas" Eckert III
Feb 9, 2017
Charles Joseph Eckert III ("Chas") age 27 passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, after a lengthy illness. His love of life and beautiful soul will live on forever. From the time he spoke his first word "ball", we knew that Chas was going to be a special athlete. His first soccer team "The Blue Sky Hoppers" went 16-0, and...
Calvin Claberon Buckner Jr
Feb 9, 2017
Calvin Claberon Buckner, Jr., age 65, passed away on February 9, 2017. He was the son of Claberon and Goldie Buckner and was born in Roswell, NM on March 19, 1951. His father was in the 200th Coast Artillery and was a P.O.W for forty-two months in Mukden, Manchuria. He died in 1972. Also, preceding him in death was his...
Margaret Helen (Peggy) Gerety
Feb 9, 2017
Margaret (Peggy) Helen Gerety passed away on February 9th, 2017, three days after her 94th birthday. She left this life in her North Valley home of the last four decades, in the company of many members of her family, her dog Lilly, and her wonderful caregivers. Peggy Schneider was born on February 6, 1923, in Joliet, Illinois, the only child...
John David Gonzales
Feb 8, 2017
John David Gonzales passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. John was preceded in his death by his parents, Reynaldo and Rose Gonzales. John is survived by his brother, Larry Gonzales and wife, Kathy; sister, Margaret Gutierrez and husband, Charlie; brother, Rick Gonzales and wife, Myra Ghattas; nieces and nephews, Natalie Debassige and husband, John, Alondra Gonzales, Jamie Gonzales,...
Elizabeth M. Karnowsky
Feb 8, 2017
Elizabeth M. Karnowsky passed on February 8, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on 1923. She has a BS in Chemistry from Purdue University where she met her husband of 49 years, Maurice M. Karnowsky. They came to Albuquerque in 1952 where Maury worked at Sandia National Laboratories for 43 years. Elizabeth was a...
Genevieve Lemons
Feb 8, 2017
Genevieve Lemons passed away on February 8, 2017. She is survived by sons, Robert and Wayne; and brothers, Ralph and Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; and five brothers. Services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH - University. Please visit our online guestbook for Genevieve at www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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Joan Heinsohn
Feb 8, 2017
Joan Heinsohn passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, February 8, at Monzano del Sol Village Retirement Center with members of her family at her side. She was 81 years old. She was born Dorothy Joan Davey in Courtdale, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1935 to Richard and Susan Davey. She graduated from high school in Amherst, NY and then went...
Thomas Burrage
Feb 8, 2017
Thomas Burrage, age 70, our husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on February 8, 2017, from pancreatic cancer. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Vena and Thomas Burrage; and daughters, Camille and Delina. He leaves behind his wife, Becky; beloved granddaughter, Layla Bartlett, his son, Dustin Hillerson, MD and his fiancée Emily Brosius and son Corrin;...
Stephen George "Steve" Mortimer
Feb 8, 2017
Stephen George Mortimer (Steve), age 65, was called to God's gracious side the morning of February 8th, 2017. Steve, a beloved, loving husband, father and friend, leaves this world, but, remains a vibrant memory and an amazing example of the human spirit. Steve was a man of few words, but, his spirit had the Lion's roar. His existence in this...
Mark H. Filkins
Feb 8, 2017
Mark H. Filkins, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on February 8, 2017. He entered this world on November 6, 1946 in Raton, NM, born to Daniel G. and Jean E. Filkins. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Filkins; son, Ronald Filkins; daughter, Janna F. Walls; granddaughters, Kelsey Filkins and Malory...
Amadeo "Mayo" Pacheco Jr
Feb 7, 2017
Amadeo (Mayo) Pacheco, Jr., passed away on February 7, 2017. He was 88 and was a WWII Navy Veteran and as many of the "Great Generation", he enlisted when he was 17. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sadie. He is survived by his sister; four children; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mayo had a...
Harold Schlather
Feb 7, 2017
Harold Schlather, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on February 7, 2017 after a short illness. Harold proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He earned his Master's in School Administration at UNM and taught history and social studies at McKinley Middle School for 25 years. He was one of Albuquerque's first and finest...
Diana G. Quintana
Feb 7, 2017
Diana G. Quintana, 87, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 7, 2017 after a brief illness. She entered this world on September 22, 1929 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Raphael Lucero and Beulah Gonzales. After her father's passing at an early age, she was raised by Beulah's second husband, Steve Gonzales, who was a loving...
Mary Helen Walhood
Feb 7, 2017
Mary Helen Walhood was born May 31, 1931 in Columbia, SC and passed away February 7, 2017 in Albuquerque. She enjoyed many hobbies including ceramics and crafting. She loved all animals and was known for feeding birds and her pet turtles. Mary enjoyed traveling and visited Japan, Holland, Germany and Alaska during her lifetime. She was preceded in death by...
Viola Elizabeth Marsh
Feb 7, 2017
Viola Elizabeth Marsh, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away February 7, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born in December, 1925 on a farm in Pennsylvania during a bad snow storm. Viola lived in Albuquerque for 61 years. She retired from Kaseman Hospital in 1989. Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years,...
William Neal Chapman
Feb 7, 2017
William Neal Chapman, the cornerstone of our family, passed away peacefully February 7, 2017 at the age of 88. William was known for his selfless giving to others, especially to his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara Joan. William was born and raised in Clawson, MI. He worked his way up to an assembly line process engineer during his 40...