Mary Ann Vaughn, 61, died November 17, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Tony; her son, Curt; her grandsons, Raphael and Jonathan Vaughn; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth Mischung; and her sister, Judy Gillham. Mrs. Vaughn served our country in the United States Army....
Naydene Ruth Jones Plath, 86, known to all as "Mema" was born May 14, 1930 and passed away on November 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. (Wilbur) Jones and mother, Evelyn A. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John L. Plath; her brother, James W. Jones, Jr....
Gladys Wheelis, age 90, dedicated mother and wife, passed away on November 16, 2016 at home after a long illness. Gladys enjoyed working outside in the yard and loved children. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, JT Wheelis; her son, Ted Wheelis; three grandchildren, Brent Wheelis, Jennifer Campbell, Jeremy Wheelis; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may visit Saturday,...
Mary Helen O'Neil (Torres), age 73, a resident of Albuquerque NM, passed away on November 16, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. Mary was a fun, loving, generous person with an easy laugh and cheerful, warm personality. Mary is survived and will be dearly missed by the following immediate family members: sister, Tenaya...
Mary Ada Dunkley Dayvault passed away on November 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Concord, NC on December 14, 1924, to Thomas M. and Bertha K. Dunkley. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Thomas, Jr., and her husband, Ret. Lt. Col. Nevin E. Dayvault, USMC, of Concord, NC. After many duty stations, Nevin...
Barbara A. White of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Reno, Nevada, retired librarian, passed away November 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. White, in 2002. She is survived by two nieces; one nephew, all of the East Coast; five step-children, all of Reno, NV; and many dear friends. She was born July 31, 1922 to...
Paul (Pete) Douglas Seward, age 84, the rock of our family, passed away November 15, 2016. Pete was born in Dennison, TX in 1932 and spent his first few years on a homestead east of Estancia, NM. When he was around six years old, the family moved to Albuquerque. Pete graduated from Albuquerque High School, studied at UNM and was...
Emma A. De La O, age 85, friend, aunt and great-aunt passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. Emma was a resident of Ponderosa, NM. She was born in Cuba, NM, the last of Eduardo and Genara De La O's eight children. Emma is survived by her gracious care givers, Gloria and Michael Martinez; her young "buddy" Michael Rey Martinez; and...
Claire Marie Goldsmith (York), 92, died on Monday, November 14, 2016 in her room at the Beehive Assisted Living Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Claire had a stroke, was on hospice care, and was lovingly attended by her family and friends during the final week of her life. She was a lifelong advocate of education, woman's rights, compassionate medical care,...
Caroline Qualler, 88, beloved mother and wife, was called to her eternal resting place on November 14, 2016. She entered this world on July 4, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, born to Anthony (Tony) and Florence Bauer. She is survived by her husband, Earl Qualler; her daughters, Susan (Butch), Jean, Betty (Darin), and Cindy; her son, William (Nancy), and 41 grandchildren...
John Philip Murray, 87, died on November 14, 2016. A resident of Albuquerque since 1959, the Sanitary Engineer, native to Pelham Bay, the Bronx, was fond of billing himself as a "cultural missionary". John, the younger son of Rose Anne (neeMcAdam) and Philip Murray of County Monaghan, Ireland and New York City was born in NYC on December 7, 1928....
Audrey Jane Bridges, age 85, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Memorial donations may be made in Audrey's name to The Breast Cancer Foundation, http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ . FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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J.C. Hicks, age 92, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 14, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred L. "Mylli" Hicks Zdunek and husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Estell L. Gilbert and husband, Andy, J Stephen Zdunek and wife, Andrea, and Molly Lindley and husband, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Alyse Zdunek, Jensen Gilbert, Nora Zdunek, Lily Lindley, and Christopher Lindley;...
Barbara J. Van Dongen, a life-long resident of Albuquerque passed away November 13, 2016. She was active in her educational studies. Her career as a teacher and librarian was a life time commitment. Her leadership was supported in her local and national affiliations. Barbara loved art, gardening, and the outdoors of New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Richard;...
Esther Chavez, 60, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born in Cubero, New Mexico on November 30, 1955 to Daniel and Armelina Chavez. She is survived by her two daughters, Sophia Chavez and Chelsea Shutiva; three grandchildren, Santana and Symone Chavez and Alyna...
Alysia "Niki" Romero, age 29, lived in Albuquerque, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Niki graduated from UNM on November 7, 2016 and earned a bachelor degree from the Family Studies Department. This was one of her life goals and aspirations. Niki wanted to work with children and was able to work at St....
Mayor Tony J. Jaramillo, oldest son of Juan and Flora Jaramillo, left this often difficult place we call life on his journey to join his beautiful bride Gloria Jean Bowers Jaramillo on a beautiful bright Sunday morning, November 13, 2016 with his children at his side. Anthony Joseph Jaramillo and Gloria Jean Bowers were married for 64 wonderful years and...
Celestino Martines, 82, beloved husband and father, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Celestino (Marty), a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, dedicated his life to his family and country. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his children, Bob, John and Richard Martinez. Celestino leaves behind his ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...
Carson, Carolyn Aldrich Carolyn Aldrich Carson passed away at La Vida Llena in Albuquerque, NM on November 13, 2016 surrounded by her children. She was 94 years old. Carolyn was born in Aiken, SC and grew up in Anderson, SC. She graduated from Anderson Girls High School in 1939 and attended Anderson Baptist College. She and her late husband, Col....
Patricia Lawson went to be with her beloved husband, Bob and our Heavenly Father on November 13, 2016. She is survived by her dogs, Vegas, Penny, and Ricky; as well as her three daughters, Donna Grattino and husband Chris, Sondra Cook and husband Jim, and Kendra Lawson. She had five precious grandchildren, Acacia, CJ, Peyton, Nathan, and Maxwell. Pat is...