Obituaries

Sep 17, 2015

Silveria Lucila Martinez, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 61 years, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015. She was born in Pecos, NM on December 31, 1932. Silveria was the youngest daughter of Celestino and Cleofas Ortiz. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was devoted to her Catholic religion and undying...

Sep 17, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roger Stanley Bumstead, age 89 of Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 17, 2015. Roger was born in Oak Park, Illinois the oldest of two sons born to Stanley and Lillian Bumstead, and is survived by his brother Earl. After his service in the Army Air Corps, Roger married...

Sep 17, 2015

BAILEY, GLORIA H. Gloria Bailey, 89: Amateur artist; talented music composer; stern teacher of all grades from elementary through high school; mother of five absolutely talented, witty and gorgeous children; 1970's pioneer of going-back-to-college in your 40's; a single parent to three young children in the days loooong before child supporta�"don't even think about her applying for government assistancea�"and Sugar...

Sep 16, 2015

Brandon Garcia, 31, left this earth for a better place on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He will be profoundly missed by his loved ones. Brandon, a true free spirit, had a heart of gold and lived his life to the fullest. We will cherish memories of his generous nature and great conversations. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he...

Sep 16, 2015

Bernard E. Smith, born to Michalina Zaremba of Moosburg, Germany on April 10, 1949, passed away September 16, 2015. Bernard immigrated to the United States in 1956 and became the second son of Evelyn and Willis Smith. Bernard (Bernie) and his brother Stephen grew up in the quiet green of Albuquerque's North Valley and attended St. Mary's School. In 1967,...

Sep 16, 2015

Hugh "Ray" Putnam, 89, of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. A visitation will be held at FRENCH - Wyoming on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mr. Putnam will be buried at Bountiful City Cemetery in Bountiful, Utah. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400

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Sep 16, 2015

Mary Ann Harvey, 80, our beloved mother, passed September 16, 2015. She is survived by her children, Vance Efford and Jamie Ruppelt; by three loving granddaughters, Brittani Farrell, Averi Farrell and Lauren Efford; by her sisters, Betty Bon and Tilby DeValk; and by her brother, John Toston. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Sean Efford. A Memorial Service...

Sep 16, 2015

Benavidez, Rebecca Rebecca Benavidez, age 72, born January 8, 1943 went to be with the Lord September 16, 2015 while she slept. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Benavidez. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Gonzales and Donald L. Duran; two sisters, Mary Parrish and Teresa Strogen; many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and...

Sep 15, 2015

Guvana Taylor Holcomb, area resident, passed peacefully at home with her family at her bedside on September 15, 2015 at the age of 78 after battling cancer. She was born May 1, 1937 in Stevens County, Kansas, to Bert and Freeda Taylor. Guvana is survived by her eldest sister, Rovena Gale Hukil. Her younger brother Kevin Dane Taylor, along with...

Sep 14, 2015

Storks, Vicki C. Vicki C. Storks, age 71, died in quiet response in the loving care of her husband on September 14, 2015 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olivero and Julia Chavez; and her mother and father-in-law, Leonard and Edna Storks. She is survived by her husband, Tom Storks; son, Gerald (Jerry) McMahon; sister, Barbara...

Sep 14, 2015

Marylin Janis Gilstrom McKillip, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died September 14, 2015. She is survived by her children, Georgia Marchbanks and husband, Craig of Tampa, FL, Jennifer Kaiser of West Hollywood, CA, Brian Kilcup and wife, Brenda of Corrales, NM, Glen Kilcup and wife, Clara, of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Charmayne Kilcup, Alexis Marchbanks, Cameron Kilcup, Sean...

Sep 13, 2015

Mary Belle Shafsky, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 26 years, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. She is survived by her children, Laura Rechtenbach and husband, Dale, and Jo Ann Shafsky; four grandchildren, Scott Edwards and wife, Suzanne and Glenda Robertson and husband, Brett; four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Asher, Matt, and Kait; and many friends. Mary Belle...

Sep 13, 2015

Rolando A. Salas, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 13, 2015. "Nano" will be missed by his family and his American Heritage family: April (and Marissa), Margie, Jennifer, Kenia, Chante and the lady residents. He was born on May 9, 1933 in Santa Rosa, NM to Fred and Fidela (Sanchez) Salas. He graduated from New Mexico State University...

Sep 13, 2015

Doris Elaine Skinner, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Doris was a long time resident of Albuquerque of nearly sixty years and was born in Ovid, Colorado on June 9, 1935. She was a devoted and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She worked several years as a dedicated nurse at Presbyterian...

Sep 12, 2015

Beatrice "Bea" Wolf, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. She was born in Linton, ND on September 6, 1938. She was a registered nurse and loved the outdoors. Bea loved birdwatching and enjoying nature out of her backdoor at her home in the foothills. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dean Wolf; and...

Sep 12, 2015

Florence Lucille Woodall, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 12, 2015. She is survived by her children, Michael Woodall and wife, Connie, Lynne Harper and husband, Johnnie, Bill Woodall and wife, Melissa and Stephen Woodall; grandchildren, Alisha Lietzen, Johnathan Woodall, Napalonia Harper, Neal Woodall, Devin Woodall, Austin Woodall, Salena Woodall, Dylan Woodall, and Ryan Woodall; two great-grandchildren,...

Sep 12, 2015

Jim was born in Buffalo, NY and is survived by his daughter Courtney Seaser and husband Kyle Seaser; sister Mary Scott and husband Robert Scott; and brother William Stewart. Jim has been a part of the Albuquerque community for the past 20 years, working primarily in the financial services industry, retiring in 2005. Jim was an avid soccer fan, and...

Sep 12, 2015

Leyba-Puma, Alicia Denise Alicia Denise Leyba-Puma was born on August 21, 1978 to David Leyba and Theresa Palomo. Alicia attended Gallup High School and Eastern New Mexico University. She was a passionate science teacher at Gallup Middle School. Though born into a petite frame of 4 feet 11 inches, Alicia's presence was larger than life. Her smile, her laugh, her...

Sep 12, 2015

John Thomas Hall November 29, 1927- September 12, 2015 John Thomas Hall, 87, passed away peacefully while taking a nap next to his wife of 60 years, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Albuquerque. In his 87 years he worked on engineering projects in New Mexico, Phoenix, and Japan, many of which influenced national security. He provided a wonderful example...

Sep 12, 2015

Willie G. Martinez, age 84, born May 23, 1931 beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away September 12, 2015. Willie is survived by his spouse, Dora; son, William Martinez; daughters, Tomasita Mendoza, Wilma Ballejos and spouse, Tony, Helen Martinez and spouse, Joe, Edna Gonzales and spouse, Anthony, and Jeanette C. Mendoza; 12 grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul...