Thomas A. Sandford
Sep 24, 2016
Thomas A. Sandford, age 79, died September 24, 2016 in Albuquerque after an extended fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born and raised on a farm near Milford, MI and his early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse. He obtained a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MS degree in Applied Mechanics from Michigan State University. He...
Perry Bedford Russell
Sep 24, 2016
Perry Bedford Russell, LCdr USN, passed away September 24, 2016 enjoying the late summer sun at Ute Lake. A native Texan, he was born to Prentiss A. and Lois Rachel (Brown) Russell on September 27, 1932. He was raised in Breckenridge and Waxahachie. He later joined the Navy and was fortunate enough to have seen much of the world. Just...
Harry W. Dorcas
Sep 24, 2016
Harry W. Dorcas peacefully passed away at his home on September 24, 2016 surrounded by his devoted family. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Etta Jo; son Russell (his wife Melissa,Granddaughter Ashley Fessler (her husband Daniel, great grandchildren Silas & Selah) granddaughter Asia,and grandson Solomon),son Eric "Rick" (his wife Luella, grandson Corey), David (his wifeTerri, granddaughter...
Richard Jackson "Jack" Whitaker
Sep 24, 2016
Whitaker, Richard Jackson "Jack" Whitaker, 75, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. Jack was born in Truscott, TX but was a resident of Albuquerque since 1969. Jack was known to many of his friends as "Big Jack" and "Poppie" to his grandkids. His passion for hunting and fishing along with his southern charm, sense of humor, and strong political opinion...
Ellen Mae Weimer
Sep 24, 2016
Ellen Mae Weimer, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Ellen was born to William Pratt and Anna Booth in Camden, NJ. She attended Collingswood High School, Class of 1943. Ellen married Robert Edgar Weimer Sr. on December 27, 1947 and moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1954. Together they raised three children. She became a member of the...
Karen Borselli Gibbs
Sep 23, 2016
Karen Borselli Gibbs, following a mighty battle with cancer, has gone home to God. She was 59 and was born in January 1957. Karen passed peacefully in her sleep on September 23rd at home with her husband, George and her two children, Cameron and Valerie, at her bedside. Karen loved the desert and was a strong volunteer with Albuquerque's Open...
Elsie McConnell
Sep 23, 2016
It is with profound sorrow that her family announces the loss of their matriarch, Elsie McConnell. Elsie passed on September 23, 2016 - just one week shy of her 94th birthday - in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by much of her family. Elsie was born in 1922 into a pioneer family in Mountainair, New Mexico, moving often with the winds of...
Martha ""Liz"" Bowerman
Sep 22, 2016
Martha "Liz" Bowerman, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for over 55 years, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Martha grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father called her "Lizzie", a German term of endearment, giving her the nickname Liz. She's been known as such ever since. Liz moved to Albuquerque in her...
William A. "Bill" Bryce
Sep 22, 2016
William A. "Bill" Bryce passed away on September 22, 2016 at the age of 73. Bill was an avid fisherman and a friend to all who knew him. He cherished his time on the golf course, camping in the Jemez wilderness, and helping friends build and perfect their cabins in the woods. Bill was a native Albuquerque resident born on...
Howard Allen Jenkins
Sep 22, 2016
Howard Allen Jenkins, born in Clovis, NM October 10, 1934, eighth child of Richard Thomas Jenkins (1886-1962) and Jessie James Jenkins (1892-1976), who were early Twentieth Century pioneers in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas, died September 22, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Allison F. Jenkins Francoeur of Denver, CO; sons, Dumrongsak L. Jenkins and wife Tina of...
Teresa L. Gillooly
Sep 21, 2016
Teresa Gillooly, 53, formerly of Fountain, Colorado, passed away September 21, 2016 in New Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Stanley Brown. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Gillooly; her sons, Christopher King and Zackary Gillooly; her mother, Carolyn Brown; brother, Jimmy Brown; sisters, Diane Wuest, Sherry...
Mary M. Berg
Sep 21, 2016
Mary M. Gunther Berg, 97, beloved mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1919 in Gentry, AR to George and Lulu Hindman. She is survived by her son, Don Gunther of Joplin, MO; her daughter, Karen (Doug) Hill of Clovis, NM; her grandson, Chris Hill of Joppa, MD;...
Joan McCarty
Sep 21, 2016
Joan McCarty, Albuquerque businesswoman, passed away on September 21, 2016. Born, November 30, 1941, in Titonka Iowa, she moved with her family to Albuquerque at age seven and made a wonderful life for all, as a loving granddaughter, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Joan was the hardest of workers, owning and operating restaurants (part of the original Mac's Steak...
Bill Hesch
Sep 21, 2016
Bill Hesch, age 76, passed away September 21, 2016. Bill is survived by his wife, Roberta Hesch, of Albuquerque; and sister, Barbara Fries, of California. A private family service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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Santa Fe National Cemetery
Jo Ann Carle
Sep 21, 2016
Jo Ann (Nickerson-Woolsey) Carle, age 41, dedicated mother to four boys, beloved daughter and sister passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Jo Ann had a Master's Degree in counseling and was a Student Counselor for Albuquerque Public Schools. Jo Ann had a love for dancing, singing, and cheerleading. She had a passion for helping her students and supporting her...
Wayne R. Phillips
Sep 21, 2016
Wayne Phillips, age 67, beloved father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend to many, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at his home in Los Lunas, NM. An Albuquerque native, Wayne grew up in the North Valley and was a 1967 graduate of Valley High School. Wayne was an avid baseball player and fan, and was scouted by and tried...
Marilyn L. Essington
Sep 21, 2016
Marilyn L. Essington passed away on September 21, 2016 surrounded by her family and was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park on September 27, 2016. Marilyn is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Scot A. Essington; sons, Christopher S. Essington and his partner, Lizeth Maldonado, Stephen A. Essington and wife, Debbie; and her grandsons, Jack...
Janis Maurer
Sep 20, 2016
Janis Maurer, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1998, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She is survived by her children, Paul Maurer of MI, Brian Maurer and wife, Jo, of Albuquerque, and Gayle L. Riggs and husband, Jim, of Albuquerque; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many numerous other relatives and friends. Mrs. Maurer was born in Hill City, Kansas to...
JoAnn Lewis
Sep 19, 2016
JoAnn Lewis, age 82, passed away September 19, 2016. Services will be Friday, September 23, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Service Details
Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 10:00am, FRENCH - Lomas
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William Edward Smith
Sep 18, 2016
William Edward Smith, age 90, passed away September 18, 2016. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 23, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Service Details
Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 2:00pm, FRENCH - Wyoming