William Imon "Bill" Norwood
Jan 9, 2016
William Imon Norwood passed away in Albuquerque Saturday, January 9, 2016 at age 99. He was born on a small farm to John and Bertie Norwood in Ozan, Arkansas on October 9, 1916. Known by his middle name, "Imon," early in life, he answered to "Bill" in his latter years (his wife always called him "Imon"). His schooling began in...
Lois Katherine (Gurley) Wells
Jan 9, 2016
Lois Katherine Gurley Wells, long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the age of 98. Lois was born in Reed, OK in 1917. She was the youngest of eight children and loved her huge extended family. She married Edward James Wells in 1942 in Las Vegas, NV and they settled in New Mexico...
Janet Tafoya
Jan 9, 2016
Janet F. Tafoya, our beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 81. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul; her son, Arthur of Albuquerque, NM; and her daughter, Anne Maria of Beverly Hills, CA; along with many nieces, nephews and relatives. She was proceeded in...
Bette Hindsley
Jan 9, 2016
Bette Hindsley left us after 91 years on January 9,2016 to join Frank ,the love of her life, in heaven. She is survived by her sons, Jeff and his wife, Fran Hindsley, and Mark Hindsley; granddaughter, Jessica Hindsley; nieces, Martha Whiteaker, Debbie Horn, Jane Moore; and nephew, Pat Whiteaker. A Graveside Service will be Monday, January 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m....
Judith Ann "Judy" Loague
Jan 8, 2016
Judith "Judy" Loague, 59, lost her courageous fight against multiple sclerosis on Friday, January 8, 2016. She was surrounded by her family. Judy is survived by her son, Cory McDonald and Tasha Holcombe; her mother, Rose M. Loague; sister, Jean Statkus and husband Jack; grandchildren, Tory McDonald, Colton McDonald and Landon Hendrickson and her nephew, Nick Statkus and Ariel Lybarger....
Consuelo Ramona "Connie" C' De Baca
Jan 7, 2016
Consuelo C' de Baca, age 93-devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother-was reunited with her son and grandson in heaven on January 7, 2016. Consuelo was born in Bernalillo, NM on May 26, 1922 to Vito and Corine C'de Baca (Castillo). A lifelong learner, she received her BA in Education from St. Joseph's College in 1953 and her MA in Guidance and...
Susan Martha Libit
Jan 7, 2016
LIBIT, SUSAN MARTHA Susan Libit, 69, passed away in her home on Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on September 4, 1946. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin and her master's degree in social work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She spent three decades working as a clinical social worker...
Winifred Louise "Winnie" Myers
Jan 7, 2016
Winifred Louise "Winnie" Myers, died on January 7, 2016. Winnie was born in March of 1924, in McFall, MO. She was the daughter of Leonard and Bessie Harrod. She was raised in McFall, where she grew to be quite athletic. She loved basketball. She played forward on her high school basketball team and she was the team captain during her...
Bernadette "Bernie" McTigue
Jan 7, 2016
Bernadette McTigue, Bernie as she was known to everyone, passed away on January 7, 2016, just short of 82 years of a wonderful life. She was an active and passionate lady throughout her years. Those who knew her are familiar with her desire to entertain through playing Irish music with local bands and simply to have a good time enjoying...
Juanita Castillo
Jan 7, 2016
Castillo, Juanita 84, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2016. She was surrounded by her family. Juanita was born in LA to Carl and Iona Lucas. She is survived by her four children Mary G. Mayo, Pat Cook and husband Edward, Mary C. Norman and husband Cory and Emilio Castillo, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers,...
Mary Lou Bosiljevac
Jan 6, 2016
Mary Lou Bosiljevac, age 79, died January 6, 2016. She is survived by her brothers, George and Frank Bosiljevac and their spouses; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many friends in the community. Mary Lou was born, raised and educated in Omaha, NE. She moved to Albuquerque in 1986 having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army....
Jerrel Duane Britton
Jan 6, 2016
BRITTON, Jerrel Duane Britton, Jerrel Duane, 79, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Josie Britton; his son, Darrel Britton; his daughters, Cheryl Sanders and husband Terry, Carol Wood and husband John, and Sabrina Goettker and husband Chris; his grandchildren, D.J. Britton-Sanders, Randal Britton and wife Olivia, Roxy...
Beryl Irene Morley Minor
Jan 6, 2016
Beryl Irene Morley Minor departed this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born on January 5, 1934 in Brentwood, Essex, England. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney J. Morley and Doris Clough Morley. Beryl is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gerald Minor, of Albuquerque; son Gerald Minor III and wife Barbara of Albuquerque;...
Tyler Thomas Merkel
Jan 6, 2016
Tyler Thomas Merkel, 14, of Albuquerque, died suddenly, Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He is survived by his father and mother, Patrick Merkel and Karin Medina; his biological mother, Haley Merkel; his brothers, Christopher and Jacob Merkel; step-brother, Noah Kittleson; step-sisters, Hannah and Faith Kittleson; his grandparents, Hon. Thomas F. and Susan J. Nuss, Paulette Higgins, Danny and Cathy Zubia, Jose...
John R. Comer
Jan 6, 2016
John R. Comer, a loving father and longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 6, 2016, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ann Comer. He is survived by his daughter, Alison Comer (husband, Harry); and son, David Comer (fiancée, Lisa). John was born in St. Paul, MN...
Walter Earl Mason
Jan 6, 2016
Walter Earl Mason passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016 in Rio Rancho within the tender care of Casa De Paz and Hospice Compassus Walter was born April 19, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to father, Walter Daniel Mason and mother, Florence Inez Mason. Walter graduated from Compton High in Bell, CA before joining the U.S. Navy in June 1944 during...
Barbara Gunderson
Jan 6, 2016
Barbara Marian Gunderson (nee Davis), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Wesley & Katherine Davis in 1923, passed away into the hands of her loving Lord on January 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her best friend and husband for 66 years, Charles K. (Bud) Gunderson. Barbara's family moved to New Mexico in the 1930's. She graduated from...
Maureen Haase
Jan 5, 2016
Maureen Esther Collishaw Haase, 61, died January 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Richard; her brothers, Edward McCoy, Richard Collishaw and wife,Pam; her nieces, Crystal Collishaw, Kelly Maureen Collishaw, and Sheree Drake; her nephews, David Collishaw and Jason McCoy; and her great niece, Freya; her great nephew, Lee; and her extended family of friends and...
Brett Thomas
Jan 5, 2016
Brett Thomas, 56, son, brother, father, and friend passed away January 5th, 2015. Brett was known for his passion of the outdoors. He loved spending his time camping, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Brett Thomas; daughter, Kasey Skarsgard and her husband, Jason; his granddaughter, Sonnet Skarsgard; his mom, Jean Thomas; his brothers, Davy, Johnny, Clayton and...
Sylvia KinKaid
Jan 4, 2016
The world lost an extraordinary light this week with the passing of the most amazing wife, mother and woman, Sylvia Anne KinKaid. She shared her unbounded joy, creativity and zest for life with everyone she met. Sylvia met each day with an excitement and optimism that was contagious. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Roger KinKaid; her...