Wilbur Dameron
May 21, 2016
Col. Wilbur Dameron (USMC) Ret., beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on May 21, 2016. He entered this world on January 23, 1925 in Cambridge, MA, born to Wilbur and Mary Dameron. Wilbur prepared at Dover Delaware High School and graduated from Cornell BCE '48m JD '49. He enjoyed participating in high school and college...
John W. Sheffield
May 20, 2016
John W. Sheffield, 89, passed away on May 20, 2016. A private service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Geraldine "Gerri" Gurule
May 20, 2016
Gerri Gurule of Cimarron, New Mexico lived a long rewarding life. She passed away peacefully on Friday May 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manuel Tony Gurule, of 50 years; her daughter, Shirley Leonards; and her son in law, Robert Garber. She is survived by her sister, Laura Pacheco; her daughter, Barbara Garber; her son...
Cynthia Jane Nye
May 20, 2016
Nye, Cynthia Jane On a moonlit evening, May 20, 2016, Cynthia Jane Nye, 67, rode the stagecoach to heaven with John Wayne at the reins! She was born June 24, 1948 - no one loved life more! Cindy was an accomplished athlete who excelled in swimming, bowling, and bocce. She won countless Gold Medals, and was always most proud of...
Elizabeth A. Bonner
May 20, 2016
Elizabeth A. Bonner, age 80, died Friday, May 20, 2016. She is survived by her sister, Laura Dennis of San Antonio, TX; two sons, Joe Wesley Bonner and wife, Lynn of Albuquerque, and Arthur Lee Bonner and wife, Cathy of Pennington, TX; five grandchildren, Meredith, Matthew, Waylon, Wayne, and Cheyenne Bonner; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Isaac, and Levi Aime. Mrs....
Evelyn Lee Collins
May 20, 2016
COLLINS, Evelyn Lee Evelyn Lee Collins went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016. We, her children, Cheri Eckart and husband Mike, Steven Collins and wife Danette, Jan Houle and husband Andre; grandchildren, Danielle Eckart Sorte, Elyse Eckart, Scot Collins and Tim Houle; and great-grandchildren, will always cherish the memory of our wonderful mom and grandma,...
Albert Anthony Gallegos
May 20, 2016
Albert Anthony Gallegos, a lifelong resident of New Mexico passed away peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, NM with his wife by his side on May 20, 2016. Albert was a beloved husband, father, and brother. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 12, 1940 and resided in Albuquerque, Taos, and Santa Fe during his lifetime. He owned...
Patricia L. Binette
May 20, 2016
Patricia Binette, age, 62 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. "Patty" was born with Downs Syndrome and will be remembered as a loving, happy and gentle soul. She is survived by her mother Barbara Hitch; sister, Sharon Lacey and brother, Harold Hitch; two nieces and a nephew. Patty attended RCI/Life Roots, a community-based organization...
John Baker
May 19, 2016
John R. Baker, 92, left this life on May 19, 2016 to reunite with his wife, Hazel in Heaven. John served honorably in the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the Navy he attended Harvard and Oklahoma Universities, receiving a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 30 years. John was a devoted...
James Richard Craig
May 19, 2016
James Richard Craig, 89, passed from this life on May 19, 2016 at the Woodmark at Uptown, 7201 Prospect Pl. NE, where he had resided for the past five years. James was born on June 21, 1936 in Roseville, OH to James Leonard and Gladys Helen Craig. During his early childhood, he alternated between living in Roseville and living in...
Ida Frances Vandell
May 19, 2016
Ida Vandell, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Reid. She is survived by her children, Charlotte Sweeney and husband F. Kennedy Sweeney of Albuquerque, Ronald F. Vandell of San Diego, CA, and Reid R. Vandell, Jr. of Albuquerque; and three grandchildren, Sean,...
Paula S. Casady
May 19, 2016
We lost an angel when Paula Casady left us May 19, 2016; having succumbed to a brief fight with cancer. She was born on October 9, 1954, to Rupert J. and Eula Hernandez in Denver, CO. Paula was always very proud of her parents and the work they did raising their family, championing the cause for the mentally ill and...
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Esch
May 19, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Esch passed into the loving arms of God after a five year battle with Alzheimer's on Thursday, May 19, 2016 surrounded by his family, loved ones, and friends. Jerry was born in Hastings, NE on October 4, 1947. He attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney on a basketball scholarship and received a BS in Math and...
Bob Bertelle
May 19, 2016
Bobby Bertelle 5/27/1967 - 5/19/2016 Bob went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2016 in Albuquerque. His parents were by his side. Bobby has no more pain and is at rest now. He is in heaven with lots of family and friends. Bobby graduated from Eldorado High School. He loved the band and played four years while there....
Catherine C. Neice
May 18, 2016
Catherine C. Neice, age 101, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nial; her brother, Chet; and her parents, Grover and Gertrude Caulkins. Mrs. Neice was born in Walton, New York and moved to Albuquerque and worked for Met Life Insurance Company in both places as office manager. At her request there will be...
Sylvia Nora Shams-Avari
May 17, 2016
age 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Sylvia will always be remembered as a beloved mother and grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Rachel Shams-Avari; one grandson, Joshua Shams- Avari; and many other family and friends.
Mattie Jean "Dutch" Morris
May 17, 2016
Mattie Jean (Dutch) Morris, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Dutch was born in September 1927 in Bovina, TX to A.F. and Mattie Randall. At the age of seven, her family moved to Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945. On December 24, 1946 Dutch married the love of her...
Irving Z. "Irv" Shemano PhD
May 17, 2016
Shemano, Irving (Irv) Z., PhD 1928-2016 Irv passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the age of 87. He was born in San Francisco, California, to Boris and Grace (Schein) Shemano. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His Doctorate degree in Pharmacology was received at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada,...
Vieva L. "Vicie" Kells
May 16, 2016
Vieva L. Kells ("Vicie") died on May 16, 2016. Vicie was born in Marshville, West Virginia on March 25, 1926. Vicie spent much of her time in Ravenswood, West Virginia where she was married to Edward B. Kells, who predeceased her on April 5, 1990, and raised her son Steven Edward Kells, who predeceased her on September 9, 2012. Vicie...
Gabriel R. "Gabe" Roche
May 16, 2016
Gabriel Richard Roché (Gabe), of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the age of 32. Gabe was born to Ed and Darleen Roché on June 26, 1983 in Albuquerque, NM. He grew up in the Los Lunas/Belen area and graduated with honors from La Mesa Christian School in 2001. He was a heavy-equipment mechanic. He also...