James Jerome Pitts
Aug 10, 2016
James Jerome (Jerry) Pitts, age 79, loving husband and devoted father, passed away August 10, 2016. Jerry was born in Wichita, Kansas and worked as a research chemist for the Olin Corporation in Connecticut prior to his retirement to Albuquerque, NM in 1998. He was known for his lively sense of humor, his passion for railroad history, and his love...
Celene Ann Wolf
Aug 10, 2016
Celene Ann Wolf, 70, died August 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bill; her children, Shana and husband, Stephen Candelaria and Wayne Wolf and wife, Veronica; grandchildren, Mollie, Isabella, Savannah and Zenah; and other family and friends. Celene was preceded in death by her parents, George and Anna Evans. Mrs. Wolf attended the University of...
C. Ruth Horn
Aug 9, 2016
C. Ruth Horn (Mrs. Calvin P. Horn), born on November 25, 1919 passed on August 9, 2016 due to aging. She is survived by her six beautiful children, Lottie Jane Horn of Albuquerque, Pat Horn of Albuquerque, Ronnie Horn and wife Jacque of Haines, Alaska, Ruthie and Dr. David Robbins of Albuquerque, Melinda of Aspen, and Brenda Horn and Rod...
Doris Eloise McCann
Aug 9, 2016
Doris Eloise McCann, age 94, died August 9, 2016 at home. She is survived by her son, Terry Grindstaff of Alexandria, VA; another son, Michael and his wife, Carrie, and her granddaughter, Linnea of Seattle; her daughter, Patricia of Albuquerque, and her grandsons, Christopher of Farmington, AR and Peter of Charlottesville, VA, and another granddaughter, Katrina of Las Vegas. She...
Joan Houston
Aug 9, 2016
After a short illness, Joan Houston, age 88, left this earth peacefully, held in the love of her family. She was an intelligent, capable, curious woman... stubborn, independent and practical. Joan traveled to six of the seven continents, loving the world travel and international cuisine. She was a voracious reader... always interested in learning about other cultures and people. She...
Lyle Talbot
Aug 8, 2016
Lyle Talbot passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016. He was born in Clayton, NM on October 26, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of the state. After service in the Navy, he attended UNM, graduating in 1950, the same year of his marriage to Barbara Ann Griffin. Lyle founded the Lyle Talbot Agency in 1958 and...
Martin I. Mondlick
Aug 8, 2016
Martin I. Mondlick was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1926 and died on August 8, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Shore Mondlick; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindy Mondlick; daughter-in-law, Lisa Aldrich and her husband, Bill Aldrich; grandchildren, Shilo Mondlick, Samuel Mondlick and his fiancée, Amye Variot, Zachary Mondlick and his...
Maetrelle Elizabeth Myers Shehan
Aug 7, 2016
Maetrelle Elizabeth Myers Shehan went to be with the Lord August 7, 2016 just 23 days short of turning 98. Maetrelle was born August 30, 1918 in Lakeland, GA. Maetrelle's father, Turner Michael Myers died of cancer when she was 13 months old. Maetrelle lived with her mother, Teressa Myers and her grandmother, Maggie Meadows. Maetrelle accepted Jesus Christ as...
Ronald Wayne Smith
Aug 7, 2016
Ronald Wayne Smith, 61, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Scioto County and Columbus, OH, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 7, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Ron was born July 27, 1955, in Portsmouth Ohio, to Owen Smith, Jr. and the late Cora Agnes "Aggie" Howard Smith. He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Layne "Debby" Smith,...
Louise V. Fox
Aug 7, 2016
Louise V. Fox, age 94, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 7, 2016, in Elizabethton, TN. She was born in Semoinole, OK on May 30, 1922, to Henery and Ethel Roach and raised in St Louis, OK along with seven brothers and sisters on a farm. She followed the love of her life, Roy Fox, and moved...
Rosemarie Kobler "Oma" Coakley
Aug 7, 2016
Rosemarie "Oma" Kobler Coakley, 80, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 7, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Rosemarie was born in Ulm, Germany to Berta Kobler. She is survived by her children, Deborah Coakley, Brenda Kobler, and Harry Michael Coakley, Jr.; her grandchildren, Natasha Coakley-Randall, Ashlee Coakley-Randall, Eric and Helen...
Ernest C. Padilla
Aug 6, 2016
Ernest Padilla, 56, beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. Ernest was known for his willingness to help others, being generous with his time, being handy, and loving the outdoors, especially his garden. He is survived by his mother, Eloisa; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Kristin; and his grandson, Cruz. He also leaves many cherished...
Violet Alexander
Aug 6, 2016
Violet Alexander, age 89, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Violet is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Lillian Willis; and husband, Frank Alexander. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Alexander and husband Ronald Johnson and Donna Alexander; grandsons, Marlo Alexander and wife Victoria and Zachary Alexander and wife Jessica;...
Erin Thomas
Aug 6, 2016
Erin Thomas was freed from her pain after fighting Systemic Scleroderma for over 15 years. She was a caring and beautiful spirit who loved and lived life to the fullest despite her daily struggle for survival. She was known as the baby whisperer for her ability to soothe and connect with any child. She had the prettiest smile that could...
Jose Luis Galvez Jr
Aug 5, 2016
Jose Galvez, 86, beloved father and grandfather, peacefully left us to join his love, Clara, on August 5, 2016. He entered this world on November 6, 1929 in Cuba, born to Jose and Angelina Galvez. He is survived by his sons, Jose, Alex and Juan Galvez; his daughters, Angelica Hagan and Elizabeth Galvez; his grandchildren, Michael Hagan, Brittany Hagan, Faith...
Bill Hall
Aug 5, 2016
Bill Hall a.k.a. "Mr. Wonderful" passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, he served his community for 51 years in the optical business. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and Moon Optical customers is a testament to how many lives he has touched over 51 years. It is...
Jeanne Standerfer Greenwalt
Aug 5, 2016
Jeanne Standerfer Greenwalt, 94, passed away Friday, August 5th, 2016. She was preceded in death in September of 2015 by her beloved husband of 68 years, Robert R. Greenwalt. They truly adored each other. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle McCormick, of Albuquerque; her sons, Robert L. Greenwalt and wife, Louise, of Albuquerque; son, Todd Greenwalt and wife, Kari,...
Ann Smarr Strommen
Aug 4, 2016
Ann Smarr Strommen, age 82, passed away on August 4, 2016. Ann was known for her dedication to her family and her delicious cookies. She loved her grandchildren and cherished her time with them. She was a dedicated educator of young children and continued to volunteer her valuable services for many years after retirement. Spending time in the great outdoors...
Andrés B. Viera
Aug 4, 2016
Our beloved father of 98 years of age, Andrés B. Viera, born in Antigua, Guatemala went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a long time resident of Albuquerque, having lived previously in Roswell, Farmington and Bakersfield, CA. His passion was for people, preaching the gospel, and serving God through the ministry....
Maxine Ganyard
Aug 4, 2016
Maxine Munn Ganyard was born in Deckerville, MI to Ethel Brooks Munn and Otis J. Munn. When Maxine was one week old her mother passed away and her father gave her to her mother's sister, Ida Brooks Ross and husband, Charlie Ross, to raise. Two sisters went to live with another aunt. Maxine grew up in the Marlette, MI area....