Georgia K. Tenorio, 67, of Las Vegas NM, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4th 2016. She was born March 4th, 1949 to Arturo Tenorio of Las Vegas. Her passion was cooking, her grandchildren and enjoyed occasional trips to the casino. She worked for 21 years for the New Mexico Behavior Health Institute where she retired in September of 2015. Georgia...
Jewell Donohue Speegle died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born August 30, 1920 in Pawhuska, OK to Fred and Sylvia Donohue. Jewell was a long time resident of Hobbs, NM and raised her family there. She met and married her husband, Robert (Wink) Speegle in Portales, NM while attending Eastern New Mexico University. They...
Author Raymond Carver once said: "And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth." Lee James Rowland was much beloved. He passed away May 04, 2016 as the result of an aneurysm, at the age of 39 in Albuquerque,...
Doreen Affat (nee Date Chong, Hsieh Ju Lian) passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA on 3 May 2016, aged 86. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, and daughter, Beverly. Doreen was the wonderful mother to Vivienne, Colleen, Vernon, Cynthia, Richard, Gerald, Laura, Wayne, Bernice, Clive; and dearest grandmother to Paul, Jessica, Rob, Alex, Courtney,...
On May 3, 2016 longtime resident of Albuquerque and member of St. Luke's Lutheran church went home to rest. She leaves two children and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be Monday, May 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
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Leticia (Tootsie) Chavez, a resident of Albuquerque, was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 after a brief illness. Tootsie was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She was born on November 25, 1931 in Manzano, NM. One of her greatest accomplishments was graduating...
The family of Lucille C. Montoya would like to announce to family and friends, that she passed away on May 3, 2016. Private cremation has taken place and private interment with immediate family has taken place at Mount Calvary Cemetery. She was a native of Albuquerque. Lucille's parents were Isabel and Ambrosio Castillo. She graduated from Albuquerque High School, attended...
Luella Willie, 93, passed away on May 2, 2016. Luella Willie was born October 14, 1922, Moriarty, NM to Dennis and Effie Stella Willie. She was born the eighth child of 14. She worked as a cook for Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque for 40 years until retirement. Miss Willie was cherished by her siblings and numerous nephews and nieces, as...
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of the patriarch of our family, Leroy (Sandy) Sandoval. Sandy will always be remembered as the happy fun-loving jokester. He was a retired veteran of the Albuquerque Police Department where he served for 24 years. He was well-liked by everyone he met and made friends wherever he went but he...
Kessler, Ernest Gayle Ernest Kessler, 69, Loving father, brother, and friend, passed away Monday, May 2nd 2016. Ernie was known for his tremendous sense of humor and kind heart. He never ran out of good jokes and always extended his hand to anyone in need. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him and were his true passion in...
Doggett-Jordan, Gwen Gwen Doggett-Jordan, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt was called to her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2016. She entered this world on September 24, 1939 in Austin, MN, born to Emil, her father and mother, Inez Doggett. She is survived by her brother, Ron; her sisters, Janet and Janeth; her children, Scott, Dan, Emlyn,...
Judy Ann Villas was born in Albuquerque, NM November 15, 1948 and was called to be with her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2016. She is survived by her devout husband, J. Nestor Villas; daughter, Esther Wingfield (Sean), daughter, Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams (Buddy), daughter-in-law, Emily Villas; and grandchildren, Rachel, Emma, Isabella, Sophia, Olivia and Everett Jude. Her brothers and...
Donald Dean Pedigo, 73, passed away May 2, 2016. He was born in Killeen, TX, raised in Hutchison, KS then moved to Albuquerque in 1963. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Dollie Pedigo; sister, Barbara Youngman; and brother, Emanuel Pedigo. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis; his daughter, Margaret Carabajal...
Richard James Bard, age 92, loving husband, amazing father and friend, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1923 in Mount Kisco, New York to James Mackey Bard and Helen Wilcox Bard. In 1939, Richard fell in love at age 17 with Mary Isabel Keefer, the love of his life. Richard...
Kim Prevatt, age 41, born in Bowdon, GA, raised in Albuquerque, was called to the Lord and Savior Sunday, May 1, 2016. Kim is survived by her sons, Adrian and Isaiah; and friend, Chris Francia. Kim is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Smith-Prevatt. Kim relocated to Albuquerque at age 10, and was raised by her Uncle J.D. and...
Forever Memories ~ Douglas S. French, 85, a great man, husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 1, 2016. He entered this world on January 22, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, born to John and Olive French. He is survived by his sons Chris, Pat and Michael. Douglas proudly served as a Marine...
Jan Moncrief died peacefully on Sunday, May 1st, with her family at her bedside. She was born on October 21, 1952, in Clovis, NM to Peggy and Harold Brooks. Her father was a roadmaster for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. She grew up in Belen and Albuquerque and attended Manzano High School. After starting her family, she studied...
Teresita Jackson, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Jerid Jackson; two sisters; and many friends. She was born in 1946 in Puerto Rico and moved to Albuquerque at the age of twenty two. Teresita worked for APS as a Spanish Teacher at Highland...
Robert Thomas (Tom) Silva, 68, passed away on May 1, 2016. He was a loving husband and a well-known and respected member of the international zoological community. Tom began his long career as Animal Manager at Chico's Monkey Farm in Georgia, and progressed to zookeeper at Crandon Park Zoo in Miami, Zoological Supervisor at Miami Metro Zoo and Animal Care...
Rosemary Fell Mitchell passed away peacefully at home with family on May 7, 2016 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford V. Mitchell and three sisters. She is survived by three children, John Mitchell (June) of Eagle River, AK, Marilyn Wilson of Pilot Rock OR, and Carol Hebert of Albuquerque; a brother, William...