Col. Daniel George Apostalon
Nov 28, 2016
Col. Daniel George Apostalon, Ret. USAF, age 88, born on August 19, 1928, passed to his eternal home on November 28, 2016. Dan joined the Air Force on October 6, 1951. Among his many stellar honors while serving were the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation, and Presidential Unit Citation. In 1955, he met the love of his...
Jack Kroehnke
Nov 28, 2016
Jack Kroehnke, the first public affairs officer at NASA's White Sands, NM, Test Facility, and later one of 42 artists in a Smithsonian Institution exhibit of space exploration art, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home in Albuquerque. He was 85. Kroehnke, born in Chicago February 9, 1931, studied art under muralist Otto Hake at the Chicago Institute of...
Roman "Butch" G. Hubbell II
Nov 27, 2016
Roman G. Hubbell II, known to all as "Butch," passed away suddenly at home on November 27, 2016. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, as well as an avid sportsman, friend to all who knew him, and philanthropist. Roman was born April 29, 1940, the son of Roman G. and Elizabeth Ley Hubbell,...
Gerald Alma Robertson
Nov 27, 2016
Gerald Alma Robertson, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Gerald was born in Gooding, Idaho on November 17, 1932. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1977, including a term of service in Vietnam. Gerald received bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. While in the...
George Gurule
Nov 27, 2016
George Gurule, 65, beloved brother, father, grandfather and most cherished husband, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was taken from us entirely too soon. George was an avid fisherman and woodworker, a wonderful husband, and was well-known for his kindness, sense of humor and beautiful laughter. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Emily Gurule-Forgette; son-in-law, Jason...
David Holton House
Nov 27, 2016
House, David Holton David House, 57, passed November 27, 2016. David was known as a computer expert, musician, voice over, film and TV actor (most notably on the hit series, Breaking Bad). David also worked in radio, first at Antioch College, then in Key West and lastly, at KUNM as the Music Director for 16 years. David was the volunteer...
Eileen M. Bird
Nov 27, 2016
Eileen M. Bird, age 91, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. She is survived by her children, Richard Bird (Patricia), Donald Bird (Anita), Diana Rew (Rick), Doug Bird (Annie Jaques) and Dana Bird (Katherine); her grandchildren, Kelly, Ryann, Daniella, Michael, Sarah, Julia, John, Mariah, Ashley, Amanda, Adriana, Cassandra and Trevor; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members...
Elsie Aileen Borges
Nov 27, 2016
Elsie Aileen Borges, 91, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, November 27, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Elsie was of a Norwegian family who homesteaded north of Hinsdale, on the Montana Highline. Her parents were Ole and Mari Svalheim. Elsie was the ninth of ten children born to Mari and Ole on January 29, 1925. As the...
Bryon Kent Cloer
Nov 27, 2016
Bryon Kent Cloer, the son of Bobby and Elizabeth Cloer, was born on March 24, 1957, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at the age of 59. Bryon graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1980 with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was recruited by Sandia National Laboratories and moved...
Barbara Eagle
Nov 26, 2016
Barbara Eagle, 88, known to her family and friends as Honey, passed away peacefully November 26, 2016. Left to carry on her legacy are her daughter, Stephanie; and son, Richard, both residing in the Albuquerque area. Her beloved grandchildren are Jon Withers, Leah Mortenson (Brett), Ian Eagle and Zac Eagle. Great-grandchildren are Jonah and Phoebe. Barbara was born in Charleroi,...
James Joseph Velasquez
Nov 26, 2016
James Joseph Velasquez, Jr., longtime resident of Albuquerque, entered into heaven on November 26, 2016. He is survived by his parents, James Joseph Velasquez, Sr. and Genivive Velasquez; son, James Joseph Velasquez III; brother, Christopher Velasquez; grandpa, Chris Ortega; godparents, Norman and Irene Patterson; one uncle; three aunts and numerous extended family members. James was preceded in death by his...
Lawrence W. Martin
Nov 26, 2016
Lawrence W. Martin, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He is survived by numerous extended family members. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 5:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at...
Jack Norton Moise
Nov 26, 2016
Jack Norton Moise, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on November 26, 2016. He entered this world on August 28, 1928 in Cassopolis, MI, born to Leon Moses and Lucile Norton. Jack and his young family moved to Albuquerque in 1957. Throughout his entire work career, he was involved in the motor freight business. While in Michigan, he...
Donald K. Holck
Nov 26, 2016
Donald K. Holck was born February 7, 1931 in Britt, IA. He passed away at home, surrounded by his grandchildren on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Albuquerque. Don graduated from Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) as an Electrical Engineer in 1958. He was a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and a Korean war veteran. Don and...
Col. Roger W. Mickelson
Nov 26, 2016
Colonel Roger W. Mickelson, (U.S. Army, Retired) 1936-�2016 Roger Mickelson had his final change of command on Saturday, November 26, 2016, due to complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident caused by another driver running a red light. Roger will be remembered as an influential individual in military, educational, community and political affairs, someone who loved his country, his...
Etsuko Miki Vigil
Nov 25, 2016
Etsuko Miki Vigil, age 81, of Torrance, CA passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. She was born in Miyazaki Japan where she met and married the love of her life. Thus began a life time of travel adventures as a military wife in the Army. Etsuko left Japan when she was 20 to come to America. As an Army spouse...
Manuel Rito Salinas
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. Manuel Rito Salinas died peacefully in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 85 on November 25, 2016. Manuel was surrounded by love. He is survived by his children, Loretta, Frances, James, and Nicole Salinas, and Carl, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Stephanie Lujan; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Manuel was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacqueline Salinas; parents, Guadalupe and Manuel...
Paul M. Greenberg
Nov 25, 2016
Paul M. Greenberg passed away on November 25, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 16, 1940. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1945 and he attended Eugene Field Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Highland High School. He received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from UNM. He went on to...
Barbara Elizabeth Martin
Nov 24, 2016
Martin, Barbara Elizabeth Barbara Elizabeth Martin, 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1925 in Charles City, Iowa to Anna Marie and Jay Joseph Smith. She married Arville Dean Martin on November 5, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa; they were married for 35 years until his passing...
Julia E. Bowers
Nov 24, 2016
Julia E. Bowers of Albuquerque, went to our Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis. Julia is survived by beloved husband, Harold "Sandy" Bowers; daughters, Carrie A. Penney and husband, Gordon Penney and Pamela J. Bowers; mother, LaVern E. Brett; sisters, Theresa Meek and husband, James Meek, Mary Gruber, and Rose Bailey...