Catherine "Cathy" Davis-Ray
Jun 4, 2016
Catherine "Cathy" Davis-Ray, age 55, passed on Saturday, June 4, 2016 after fighting a battle for the last several months. She is survived by her husband, Wade Ray; son, Joshua Davis and wife, Zonia of FL; step-daughter, Amber Ray; grandchidren, Haily and Kaylee Davis and Cyela, Fynlee and Lyana Ray; brother, Patrick Paasche; special friend, Becky Jenkins; and other relatives...
Alice Milazzo
Jun 4, 2016
Alice Milazzo, 65, passed away on June 4, 2016. Alice was born in Aderdeen, MD to Clarence and Vera (Davies) Jenke. Alice grew up in Buffalo, NY attending school there and later meeting her husband Charles Milazzo. Alice received an Associate's degree in Radiology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina. Together, Alice...
Joseph William "Joe" Hoffman
Jun 4, 2016
Joseph (Joe) Hoffman, 74, loving husband and devoted father, loyal friend and employee, born in Brooklyn, New York July 14, 1941, passed away June 04, 2016. Joe was known for his dedication to his family and friends. He was a man of countless talents and unending eagerness to accept new challenges. Joe joined the Navy in 1959 which brought him...
Virginia Gibbs
Jun 4, 2016
Virginia Lee Vollmer Gibbs, "Ginny" beloved wife, mother and grandmother was born at St. Lukes in Chicago, IL on April 30, 1942 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 4, 2016. Ginny had never met a stranger in her life, and had a way of making friends with every person she encountered. Those who knew her well, knew...
Jean T. Yonemoto Kishiyama
Jun 4, 2016
Jean T. Yonemoto Kishiyama, 95 years young, passed away peacefully at her longtime Albuquerque home Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wajuro and Koyo Ishikawa; elder sister, Nellie; and elder brother, Henry. Jean was first married for 31 years to Miyuki "Mike" Yonemoto until his death in 1985. She then married Moss Kishiyama in...
Leslie Ralph "Les" Russell
Jun 3, 2016
Leslie Ralph Russell, our family's rock, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 77 years old. Les was known for his strong work ethic, family morals and values. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Russell; mother, Sue Daniels Russell; and brother, Wayne Russell. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley; three children, Shawna...
Irene Montano Sandoval
Jun 3, 2016
Irene Montano Sandoval, beloved sister, aunt, mother and grandmother, passed away June 3, 2016. Irene was born on June 11, 1952 in Albuquerque to Canuto and Gregorita (Lola) Lovato Montano. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Irene attended Albuquerque High School and worked for APS, Amity and Intel. Irene was an animal lover and was devoted to her family. She always...
Marjorie Wilma Henry McCulloch
Jun 3, 2016
Marjorie Wilma McCulloch, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2014 passed away June 3, 2016. She is survived by her spouse of 64 years, William Crews McCulloch of Albuquerque; daughter Sharon Paris and husband Michael of Graham, TX; daughter Jane Clinger and husband, Leslie of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother Ray Henry of Hillsboro, MO; sister Mary...
Amelia Schutellas
Jun 3, 2016
Amelia Schutellas, 82, resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away on June 3, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Schutellas; one brother and one sister, both of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry and Amelia owned and operated Burger Barn East in New York, NY, for ten years before coming to Albuquerque where they...
Donald Max Zachary
Jun 3, 2016
Donald Max Zachary died peacefully at home on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born in Newcastle, Indiana on January 23, 1928. He was the third of ten children born to Jesse Cordell and Laura Carter Zachary. Don was proud of his service in World War II as a member of the Honor Guard under General Douglas MacArthur. He was...
Ellwood Leon Coleman (Ret.) USMC
Jun 3, 2016
Ellwood Coleman, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and faithful friend passed away June 3, 2016. Ellwood was born April 27, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia to Elsie Cheatem and Herbert Coleman. He went to school in Richmond. He then joined the Air Force for four years. Shortly thereafter he joined the Marines. He served a little more than 15 years....
Kenneth Aragon
Jun 3, 2016
April 19, 1956 - June 3, 2016 Our dear Tata went away on his long-awaited vacation with the Lord this past Friday. His plane took off very peacefully at 4:24 p.m. Kenneth battled diabetes for many years and most recently battled kidney failure, as well as congestive heart failure. Kenneth was a very hard working and sincere man. He would...
Lois Geneve McDonald
Jun 2, 2016
Lois Geneve McDonald, our beloved mother, decided that her cherished husband of 67 years had been running around heaven too long without her. She went to join him in that heavenly choir on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She had suffered from Alzheimer's disease, which took this strong and independent woman from us several years ago, but she always retained that...
Rita Marie Casias
Jun 2, 2016
Rita Casias, 74, a woman of tremendous strength and grace, passed away on June 2, 2016 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM. Born in Cleveland, OH, Rita spent her formative years in San Diego and, no matter where she lived, she carried the ocean waves in her heart. She leaves behind the legacy of her profound and unconditional love...
Margaret Davis
Jun 1, 2016
Margaret Davis, age 79, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She is survived by her children, Shawn Davis of Uvalde, TX, Edward Reinertsen of Richardson, TX, and Allen Reinertsen and wife, Srisuda of Bangkok, Thailand; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Emily Vavra and husband, George, and Elizabeth Collins and husband, William; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was...
Cornelis "Kase" Klein PhD
Jun 1, 2016
Klein, Cornelis (Kase) Ph.D. Cornelis Klein, Ph.D., age 78, beloved husband of Shirley Morrison, died unexpectedly in his sleep on June 1, 2016. Cornelis, or Kees as he was known to his family, and Kase to his American friends, was a noted mineralogist with a long and distinguished career. Kase was born in Haarlem, the Netherlands on September 4, 1937....
Robert Cates
Jun 1, 2016
Robert Cates, 90, of Rio Rancho, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Robert was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He devoted his life to his family. He is survived by his daughters, Stacy L. Welsh (Brian Welsh) and Patricia A. Smith (Mark Smith); granddaughters, Shay Welsh and Kristin Smith, and his brother, Marv Cates, of California. He is preceded...
Earl McCullough
May 31, 2016
McCullough, Earl CWO III (ret) 1927- 5/31/2016 Loving husband to Margaret McBride, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Onuska and husband, David; grandson, Estevan Piña and wife, Jamie Howell. He lived a life of service. Army veteran with 22 years active duty service and a Korean War vet. He also was an Elementary school...
Lt. Col. Fred Tawney, (Ret.) USAF
May 30, 2016
Fred Tawney, Lt. Colonel, Air Force (Retired), died May 30, 2016, Memorial Day, a tribute to his long military career. Fred was born in 1922 and raised in Muskegon, MI, before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1940, after graduating high school. Fred took his basic training with the 27th Infantry Regiment, Wolfhounds, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and was...
Mary L. Sandoval
May 30, 2016
Mary L. Sandoval was born on September 12, 1921. She was the third of four children born to Juanita and Pablo Lomeli. Mary was the last remaining of the four siblings when she passed away on May 30, 2016. Mary was born and raised in Flagstaff, AZ. In 1945 she married Tony Sandoval and the two began their family, having...