Marcella Louise Gutierrez Gilchrist, beloved sister, entered into eternal peace on November 24, 2016. Marcella was born in Albuquerque, NM, living most recently in Bosque Farms, NM, and was predeceased by parents, Peter A. and Gertrude Montoya Gutierrez; as well as infant brother, Robert Gutierrez. She is survived by her sisters, Annette Gutierrez Turk, Albuquerque, NM and Clare Gutierrez O'Malley...
Smith, Roger William Lt. Commander Roger William Smith, Ret. US Navy, was born in 1946 and passed away on Thanksgiving Day, 2016. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Alma; his brothers, Kenny, Larry and sister-in-law, Suzan; and their daughters, Laura, Krista and Jessica; and Tom Smith; his son, Isaac and daughter-in-law, Teresa. He was a great man....
Brayson Norwood Morgan, 5-years-old, of Mooresville, IN, was lifted by the Lord's hands early Wednesday morning on November 23, 2016. He was born on June 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN to Justin Morgan and Meghan Price. Brayson, a.k.a. "Bray Bray," was the sweetest, kindest soul who brought joy to many. He was always full of energy and always kept busy....
Theresa Jane Eberhardy, 83, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and many other titles too many, was called to her eternal resting place on November 23, 2016. She entered this world on September 12, 1933 on a farm in Pierce County, WI, born to Louie and Esther Kainz. After graduation, Jane moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she met Vernon Eberhardy. The...
Billy Dale (Bill) Fickel went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2016. His was a "Life Well Lived." He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He always said he was proud to be a Native New Mexican, born in Tucumcari and raised in San Jon. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University and came...
Martha Elizabeth Terrazas, age 83, beloved wife, mother of three daughters, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 surrounded by the family she loved. Martha was known for her devotion to her family, love of music, and social grace. She had a deep appreciation of Native American art and pottery, and was a lifetime collector. Martha was born...
Ashston Smethurst, son of Gary and Jane Smethurst of Albuquerque, was born August 29, 1997 and transitioned November 22, 2016. Ashston came to us as a gift of the Creator. As a baby he was involved in a near drowning incident and upon release from the hospital he came to us in early February of 1999, through the ARCA Home...
Suzie M. Rodriguez, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Monday, November 21, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bobby Joe; daughter, Michelle Hernandez and husband, Tom; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jake Rivera, Ralph Rivera, and Gabe Rivera and wife, Alisha; sister, Rita Rivera; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Viola Rodriguez; brother and sisters-in-law,...
Elizabeth (Beth) Meeks, 63, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2016. She entered this world on December 31, 1952 in Bozeman, MT, born to Lee and Mary Brainard. She is survived by her son, Justin Meeks, and wife Laura; her two grandchildren, Addison and Sutton; her brother, Dar Brainard and wife Kathy and many...
Doris B. Neuman, 94, kind and loving mother, grandmother and wife, passed away November 21, 2016. Doris was known for her adventurous, playful spirit. She loved travel, walking, swimming, singing and dancing. She also enjoyed music, theater, cultural events and art. She was the Go-Girl. Doris is survived by her husband, Elmer A. Neuman; her daughter, Deborah R. Neuman; her...
Edith "Ede" Davenport Raybould, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died at home on November 21, 2016. Born Edith May Davenport on January 17, 1925 in Roy, NM, she was the second of three children, between sister Allie and brother Fred, to Mary Aletha Gray and Alfred Moore Davenport. She attended Roy Public Schools and graduated from Roy High School in...
Langley, Irene L. Mitchell Irene L. Mitchell Langley, 83, died November 21, 2016. She is survived by her children; Renee Evans (David), Wendy Riesland (Randy), Nancy Coriz (Joe), Kenneth Langley (Connie), Douglas Langley (Frederica), Paulette Waite (Milton), Paul Langley (Amy), Virginia Rice (Kevin); 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren; sister; Vera Oates; brother, Carl Mitchell (Gert); and many other family and...
Kenneth R. Jones, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. A Pennsylvania native, Ken served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wright before returning home to later become a proud Penn State graduate. After receiving his college education, Ken moved to Albuquerque where he met the love of his life, Nancy Duhigg, and they married in 1964....
Martha Jaramillo, age 85, our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, John Paul; daughter, Lou Rivera; sister, Sadie Buffington; and brothers, Jose Gonzales and Salvador Gonzales. Martha is survived by her husband of 68 years, Johnnie; children, Estella Walsh, James G., and Barbara; four grandchildren;...
Chester Sherman Gibson, known to all of us as Sherman Gibson, 96 years young, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. Sherman was born in Padroni, Colorado on December 16, 1919 to Chester Hubert Gibson and Florence A. Straub. He is the 3rd oldest of the six children, his brothers, Fred and Robert, and sisters, Florence, Ruth and Velma. He is...
Marguerite Romero, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was promoted to glory on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Marguerite was known by her loving and welcoming nature and as a great hostess for family and friends who came to visit her home. She was born in Roswell, NM on August 5, 1927 to Conrad and Ethel Gallegos, and lived...
Otto F. Gaus, 77, passed away on November 18, 2016. Otto worked long term for Blue Cross Blue Shield as a CPA. He had a passion for jazz music, old books and decadent desserts. While living in Albuquerque, he developed a profound appreciation for Native American culture. Otto had a knack for engaging complete strangers in spirited conversations about religion...
Silver, Dorothy Basile Our beloved Dottie went to be with the Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2016. Dottie began her journey in 1937 in Fort Worth, TX. She moved to Albuquerque in 1942 and graduated from Highland High School in 1955. After high school she worked for the FBI in Albuquerque and Minneapolis. Dottie joined the Navigators and...
Roderick Bernard Howard, 72, died Friday, November 18, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM. Rod was born July 27, 1944, in Dover, NH, to Elmer and Louise Howard. He joined the United States Air Force when he was 17-years-old and served four years of active duty at Amarillo Air Force Base. Rod graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor's degree...
Betty June Hoog, age 81, died on November 18, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Betty lived in Albuquerque, NM for over 50 years and was above all a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a loving mother who devoted her entire life to her children and husband of 63 years, Robert. Betty was a devout Christian and...