Betty Jo Bitner
Sep 17, 2016
Betty Jo Bitner, USN, 86, a native New Mexican, died Saturday, September 17, 2016. She is survived by her children; son, Dr. Daniel Martin Bitner of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Mary Jo Mondloch and husband, Brian of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Sgt. Aaron Mondloch, USMC, Danielle Bitner, Andrew Bitner, of San Antonio, TX and Timothy Mondloch of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in -...
Pete Montoya Jiménez
Sep 17, 2016
Pete Montoya-Jiménez, age 96, was born in Morenci, AZ on September 17, 1920. Pete was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. His passing was peaceful as he fell asleep and was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on his birthday, September 17, 2016. Pete was known for his love of life and his special...
Virginia June (Rabun) Reynolds
Sep 17, 2016
Virginia June (Rabun) Reynolds, 85, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on September 17, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Houston, TX and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School. She raised her family in the Oak Forest section of Houston. Her parents were Otis and Mattie Cline of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin...
Al Friedman
Sep 16, 2016
Al Friedman, age 73, died on Friday, September 16 after suffering a sudden stroke. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Casilda Pardo; son, Mario and his wife, Tara; son, Noah and daughter-in-law, Brianne; beloved grandchildren, Anya, Seth, and Lyra, all of Albuquerque; sister, Linda of New York City; sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family...
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Purchase
Sep 16, 2016
Dorothy M. Purchase, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016, one week after her 93rd birthday. Dottie was born in 1923 in St. Louis, MO to John Dowd and Blanche Hugg. In 1945 she married Wayne L. Purchase and moved to Michigan where she lived in Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Portage. In 1976, she...
Matthew Spiess
Sep 16, 2016
Matthew Spiess, 57, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 16, 2016. He entered this world on November 6, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM, born to James and Cleo Spiess. He is survived by his sisters, Maree and Margaret; and his brothers, Carlos, Jim, John, Michael and Joe. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 7,...
Domanique Leshawn Watson
Sep 16, 2016
Domanique Leshawn Watson, age 15, became an angel on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 0948 a.m. She is survived by her mother, Ullanda Thompson and husband, Gerry ; sister, Kiah Thompson; brother, Jeremiah Thompson; grandmother, Blondine Anthony; father, Shawn Watson; grandmother, Iris Baldwin; grandmother, Sharon Thompson; grandfather, Gerry Thompson Sr.; and other relatives and many, many friends. She was born...
Regina Ann Ricci
Sep 15, 2016
Regina Ann Ricci, 74, passed away surrounded by her family on September 15, 2016. Regina was born on May 18, 1942 in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Williams. Her passion was her family. She also loved music, watching movies, art, good food, crocheting, and spending time with her granddaughters. Regina had a great sense...
Audrey Miller
Sep 15, 2016
Audrey C. Miller, born September 26, 1942, passed away on September 15, 2016. Audrey was born in Indiana, and was a long time New Mexico resident. Audrey was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. Audrey is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Alvah; children, Alicia, Andrew and wife Sharon Agne, and Annette and husband Stephen Montoya; grandchildren,...
Betty Louis Perryman
Sep 15, 2016
Betty Louise Rooks (Reynolds, Perryman) 1934-2016 Betty Louise Rooks, born in Joiner Arkansas in 1934, then moved to Brawley, California in the 50's where she met and married our dad (Melvin Reynolds). They moved to Albuquerque in 1960 and started working at Santa Fe Memorial Hospital until they closed the institution. She then continued working for many doctors and clinics...
Claire Abigail Cruz
Sep 15, 2016
Service Details
Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 9:00am, FRENCH - Rio Rancho
Friday, September 23rd, 2016, 10:00am, FRENCH - Rio Rancho
Interment Details
Vista Verde Memorial Park
Romeo C. DiLallo
Sep 14, 2016
Romeo C. DiLallo, 78, died September 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; his children, Romea Elisa Huggins, Kurt Russell Foster; grandchildren, Joshua Huggins and wife, Sarah and Abigayle Huggins; his great grandson, Noah; his brother, Al Simballa and wife, Jackie; nephews, Tony and Chris; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Melvin Morley "Mel" FitzGerald
Sep 14, 2016
Melvin "Mel" Morley FitzGerald passed away quietly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, just five days shy of his 94th birthday. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, Mel was born in Kansas City, MO to Lasella Marie and Leslie FitzGerald, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bill and Earl FitzGerald. Mel is survived by the love of...
Darrell E. Gebhardt
Sep 14, 2016
Darrell E. Gebhardt, beloved husband and father, went home to be with our Lord on September 14, 2016. He passed away peacefully after struggling with numerous health issues over the last few years. Darrell was born in 1931 to Frederick and Mildred Gebhardt in Larimore, North Dakota. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served for...
Ian Pastorek
Sep 14, 2016
We lost our beloved son, Ian. He leaves behind his father, Robert; his mother, Lana; his brothers, Charles Warren and Anthony Pastorek; nephews, Christian Warren, Hayden and Skyler Pastorek and Austin Falkenthal; many cousins, aunts, uncles and countless friends. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 30, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd....
Michael Anthony Saavedra II
Sep 13, 2016
Michael Anthony Saavedra II, newborn, passed away September 13, 2016. He was born to Michael and Anissa on July 28, 2016. He is survived by his parents and his big sister, Azaria and his grandparents as well as numerous other family and friends. Please remember his family in prayer and support in the days to come. A Rosary will be...
Henrietta Berger
Sep 13, 2016
Henrietta Berger, daughter of a legal Italian Immigrant family, passed away on September 13, 2016. Only five foot, one inch tall, she was strong mentally, physically and spiritually throughout her life, and a generous and loving mother, grandmother and friend to all she held dear. "Nonnie," as she was known by her grandchildren, loved to spend time with them, both...
Mike F. Roberts
Sep 13, 2016
Mike F. Roberts aka "The Voice of The Lobos", 83, longtime resident of Albuquerque, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2016. He is survived by his children, Scott Roberts and wife, Joy, Becky Roberts and husband, Robert Powell, Kasey Roberts and wife, Anena, and Keely Heninger and husband, Erik; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Betty Covington;...
Fernando Rodriguez Jr
Sep 12, 2016
Fernando Rodriguez Jr, 64, loving, loyal and dedicated to his family, went home to the Lord on September 12, 2016. Fernando was retired from Albuquerque Public Schools, he worked for 34 years. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren, camping, fishing and he loved to travel. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his son, Fernando and his wife Julia; and...
Douglas DeLisle Swift
Sep 12, 2016
Douglas DeLisle Swift, age 90, died on September 12, 2016. He was born August 25, 1926, in Ann Arbor MI, the son of Inez (Selesky) Swift and Byron W. Swift. He graduated from the University of Michigan, the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and the University of New Mexico. He holds an honorary degree from Albuquerque TVI-now CNM. He retired from...