Obituaries

Dec 30, 2015

Craig, Catherine Emeline Catherine E. Craig, aged 82, devoted wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Lovelace hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Katie was born January 28, 1933 in Southampton, Long Island, NY, to William R. Rawson and Marcia P. Bennett, the eighth of nine children. All her siblings preceded her in death. She grew up in East...

Dec 30, 2015

GEBMAN, Rita Ann Rita Ann Gebman, 70, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her partner, Brian Michalec of 16 years; niece Melissa Meadows-Leyba and husband Ray, of Oklahoma City, OK; nephew and Godson John Allen Gebman and wife Angel, of...

Dec 30, 2015

Service Details

Friday, January 8th, 2016, 5:30pm

Dec 30, 2015

Emalda (Mel) Josephine Castro, age 72, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 30, 2015. She entered this world on July 20, 1943 in Alamosa, CO, born to Candido and Cleotilda Montano. Emalda was preceded in death by both of her parents; two sisters, Ruby and Connie; and her husband, Joseph Castro, Sr. She...

Dec 29, 2015

Paul Peter DiRusso, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Born May 25, 1928 in the Bronx, NY. Resident of New Mexico since 1971. Paul served in the United States Army from 1946 - 1948. He is survived by his two sons Paul and David DiRusso; his daughter Lauretta DiRusso-Montoya; and his grandchildren Nicholas Konwin, Jr. and Mariah...

Dec 29, 2015

Eleanor Marcella Lombard died peacefully in her home on December 29, 2015, at the age of 84. A resident of Albuquerque for the past 43 years, Eleanor was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1931. Her deceased parents, Ruth and Neal Harry Impaglazzio, were long time residents of Albuquerque. Eleanor graduated high school at Ridley Township HS, PA, attended...

Dec 28, 2015

Constance F. "Connie" Burress, age 80, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, John W. Burress; and son, Clifton Burress. Connie is survived by her daughter, Holly Marquez; grandchildren, Sydnee, Austin and Dillon Marquez; sister, Carolyn Burkeley; and cousin, Jim Fisher. Connie was born in Indianapolis, IN, in 1935. She moved to...

Dec 28, 2015

Lewis F (Bud) Atkinson Age 88. June 6, 1927 - December 28, 2015. Bud was born in Winfield NY and was called home to God and reunited in heaven in time for his 64th wedding anniversary to his wife Rosemary (which was December 29). Service Information: In Fishers, Indiana Mass will be celebrated Friday January 8, 2016 at the Hearth...

Dec 28, 2015

Stephen Bradley Compton, age 66, passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2015. He was born April 22, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana to the late Herbert and Nedra Compton. Steve is survived by wife Judy Compton; daughter Stacy Bewley; son-in-law Eric; grandsons Tryston and Dawson; son Chris; daughter-in-law Catherine; grandson Zane; sister Rita; brothers Mike, Jeff and Dave and their...

Dec 28, 2015

Anderson,Geneva Gayle West Gayle was born in Snyder, TX, to Leonard and Geneva West. The family moved to Jerome, AZ, where her sister Vicki was born, and on to Albuquerque, NM, where Gayle attended Highland High School. After graduating in 1953, she enrolled in the University of New Mexico and joined Chi Omega sorority. After graduating from UNM with a...

Dec 27, 2015

Joe Teresi, 97, died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on December 27, 2015, with family by his side. Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 20, 1918. He came to work and study at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 1939, then relocated to Carnegie Institute in Washington D.C. in 1941-42, where he was instrumental to the...

Dec 27, 2015

RMC Abe Sanchez Jr., 89, born December 18, 1926 entered into eternal life on December 27, 2015. He was born to Ester Archuleta and Abedon A. Sanchez in Clayton NM. Abe was a Naval Chief and served his country with honor for 22 ½ years. He retired from the US Navy in 1970. Abe was honored to receive numerous medals...

Dec 27, 2015

Celia Karmel, born September 21, 1943 in Prescott, AR to Margie and J. T. Wood, died December 27, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kenneth; two sons, Kevin and Keith; step-son, Clayton; eight grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Hicks; and nephews, Dennis and Chris Hicks. Celia attended schools in Buras, LA...

Dec 27, 2015

Jo Nelle Miranda, age 82, of Albuquerque passed away on December 27 after battling Alzheimer's disease. She was an intelligent and vivacious public educator; an entrepreneur; and someone who had a smile and a twinkle in her eye that will never, ever be forgotten. Born in Lamesa, Texas, Dr. Miranda received her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University...

Dec 26, 2015

On Saturday December 26, 2015, Michael Morgan Van Kampen of Bernalillo, NM left this earth to join his heavenly Father. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan. His parents, Harvey and Edna Kay (Morgan) Van Kampen preceded him in death. Gloria, his wife, and Michael just celebrated 49 years of marriage. Michael is survived by his brother, Patrick Van Kampen, PHD....

Dec 26, 2015

On December 26, 2015, Nettie passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. She was 102 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Foster William Maples; her infant son Danny Maples; daughter Freda Barnett; and son Carl Maples. She is survived by three brothers, Bill (Doris), Lindsey and Bobby (Gladys) Lasiter; daughter...

Dec 26, 2015

Thompson "Tom" Hughes Lang beloved brother, father and uncle, peacefully passed away December 26, 2015 at the age of 69. He was born on December 12, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM to proud parents, C. T. and Margaret Lang. Tom served as the Publisher of the Albuquerque Publishing Co. and Journal Publishing Co. for four decades. He was an accomplished pilot,...

Dec 26, 2015

Lynn D. Bodenweiser, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Saturday, December 26, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kirby T. Bodenweiser; sons, Brian Press and Barry Press; one grandson, David Press; and other relatives and friends. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Beverly Baker. She was born in 1948...

Dec 26, 2015

Beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, Robert Carl Skrivseth, age 65, passed away the evening of Dec. 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be deeply missed by all. Bob was born in Dallas, Texas July 4, 1950. He is survived by his sister, Theresa (John Dyer) Skrivseth, of Brookfield, Wisconsin; his brother, Gregory (Shirley) Skrivseth, of Bellevue, Iowa;...

Dec 25, 2015

Roland Slocum, 70, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on December 25, 2015. He entered this world on September 18, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, born to Roland and Martha Slocum. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane Slocum; his children, Nicole and Roland Slocum; granddaughter, Ashley Castano; his mother, Martha Slocum; niece, Meghan Allen;...