Obituaries

Nov 27, 2015

Eberhard "Lou" M.W. Lubitz, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on 27 November 2015 at 4:51p.m; surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Stolp, Germany to Max and Gerda Anneliese Lubitz. Lou is survived by his wife Valerie of 32 years and mother-in-law Mary Jane Bunce, sons Richard, Albert (Kathy) and Max (Andrea) and sister Monica (Udo)...

Nov 26, 2015

Louise Rolfe Wood Klein, 74, beloved mother and grandma was called to her eternal resting place on November 26, 2015. She entered this world on October 18, 1941 in Houston, TX. She was raised in Santa Fe New Mexico and raised her children and grandchildren in Albuquerque. Preceded in death by her father Edward R "Ned" Wood (daddy Jefe), Mother...

Nov 26, 2015

Margaret (Margie) Alice Sandoval of Albuquerque, NM, born January 11, 1946 in Sacramento, CA. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and those less fortunate, her husband Joe Sandoval, her Children; Michelle Sandoval, Michael Sandoval (Rocky), Melissa Merrick (Kevin) and her grandchildren Austin, Delanie, Danielle, Hunter, Kerri, Kameron and Jasper. Margie was preceded in death by her mother,...

Nov 26, 2015

Margaret Byrd Williams Silva, 80, accomplished gardener and dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away on Thanksgiving evening, 26 November, 2015. Margo was a creative and talented woman who spent a lifetime teaching others the things that mattered to her most - gardening, art and nature. She spent countless hours leading nature walks with her children and many of their friends,...

Nov 25, 2015

Michael Young, Ph.D., 67, passed away on November 25, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Clara Young, as well as other loving family members and friends. Mike spent 40 years serving at Sandia National Laboratories as a nuclear engineer. During his free time he enjoyed computer programming, woodworking as well as other artistic expressions. Friends and...

Nov 25, 2015

CLAYPOOL, Earlene CLAYPOOL, Earlene, 63, died November 25, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ron, children; Jennifer Claypool, Jessica Claypool and husband Paul Street, Jeff Claypool and wife Danielle, grandchildren; Hayden, McKenna, Lily, Max, Eli, Noah, Tyla, Terra, and Michael; her sister Tricia Brown and husband Gene, and her brother Michael Rupe and many other family...

Nov 25, 2015

February 14, 1928 - November 25, 2015 Thomas passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning in the company of his wife, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren after a decade long battle with the effects of dementia. He remained a faithful servant to God his entire life, constantly praying in his final weeks, "Nearer my God to thee from here to eternity"....

Nov 25, 2015

Soledad Serna, 76, our beloved mother, passed away November 25, 2015. She was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico, and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. Soledad was an auxiliary member of the St. Jude Thaddeus Legion of Mary in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her children, Samuel (Patricia) of Rio Rancho, NM and Saul (Lori) of...

Nov 25, 2015

Manuelita Emma Gurule Rodriguez, 91, beloved mother, wife, sister and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 25, 2015. She entered this world on March 28, 1924 in La Jara, NM, born to Francisco and Eloisa Lovato Gurule. Emma grew up on a farm, where she helped her parents and also helped raise her younger siblings. She...

Nov 25, 2015

Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Michael H. Clayton, M. D., long-time Albuquerque physician, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the age of 64 while out jogging with his dog, Slim. Mike was born in Ft. Sill, OK on May 29, 1951, lived in Crowell, TX, and then moved to Albuquerque in 1959 at the age of 8. He went...

Nov 24, 2015

Andrew W. Frazier, Jr., age 54, died peacefully at home on November 24, 2015 after struggling for many years with multiple illnesses. He was born November 28, 1960 in Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Susie Frazier, William "Bill" and Lucy Herre, and Rosalind Ratzlow; uncle, Robert "Jerry" Frazier; aunt and cousin, Etta and...

Nov 24, 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Service Details

Thursday, December 10th, 2015, 11:15am, Santa Fe National Cemetery

Nov 24, 2015

Edward Coberly, 92, much loved husband and father, passed away after a long illness on November 24, 2015, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born to Edward and Virginia Coberly on December 13, 1922 in Birmingham, AL. He is survived by his son, Robert Coberly of Albuquerque, and stepson, James Melvin Robinson of Denver. Edward served in the Army Air...

Nov 23, 2015

Janice Ruth Wahlberg, age 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on November 23, 2015. She was born to Carl Edward and Anna Katherine Anderson on August 9, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. She met the love of her life, Richard, when she was a freshman and he was a senior at Fenger High School in Chicago. They married a few months...

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret "Molly" Zerbach, 61. loving wife, mother, sister, and dedicated, loyal friend to everyone passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday morning, November 23, 2015. Daughter of the late Elsie Shipe and Robert Beasley of Las Cruces, NM with later mentoring from Margaret Chambers. Born in El Paso TX, she lived her early life on a...

Nov 23, 2015

Paul Viviani, age 88, was born in Albuquerque on April 18, 1927, and died on November 23, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Aladino and Yolanda Santori Viviani; his brother, Henry J. Viviani; and two nephews, Henry J. Viviani Jr. and Richard Viviani. After graduating from Albuquerque High, Paul entered the military, serving in the United States Army Signal...

Nov 22, 2015

Juan Benjamin Martinez was born October 5, 1937 in Mora, New Mexico to Emerinciana Fresquez and Jesus Martinez. Juan grew up in San Pedro, California and attended Barton Hill Elementary, Holy Trinity, and graduated from Junipero Serra High School (San Mateo, California) in 1956. He joined the Marine Corps in 1957 and served 20 years including two tours in Vietnam....

Nov 22, 2015

Esther Roberta Gammill, "The Pie Lady," left our world Sunday, November 22, 2015. Born Peggy Ruth Roe on September 20, 1935, she was adopted six months later by Reverend Robert and Lois Hilligoss, who preceded her in death. She celebrated her 80th birthday on September 20 at home with her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is loved by her...

Nov 21, 2015

James F. Novak was called home to Heaven on November 21, 2015. He was born in Bath, NY on October 9, 1933. His family later moved to Sparks, NV where he attended high school and enlisted and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his Navy service, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving...