Obituaries

Jul 9, 2015

On July 9, 2015, James C. Leach, 83, succumbed to a short illness with the same dignity and grace in which he lived his life. He was a both a gentleman and a gentle man. Born in Wichita, KS, to Alfred Q. Leach and Helen Kerwin Leach, Jim graduated in 1950 from North High School. He also attended both Friends...

Jul 9, 2015

William (Andy) Shields, 41, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. Andy was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Stanley and Frances Shields. Andy is survived by his wife, Tammie of seven years; his son, Andrew Lovell; granddaughter, Krissy-Lynn; brothers, Stanley Robert Shields II and Michael A. Shields; and sister Cheri Ann Shields. Andy will be greatly...

Jul 9, 2015

Gilbert R. Gallegos, 63, beloved husband, father, Tata and friend, passed away July 9th, 2015. Gilbert was known for his love of teaching, hunting and fishing. As well as his spirit of life traveling, being a mentor to others and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife Mary Gallegos, his children: Peter Rodriguez, Celina Lubbeck, Vincent Rodriguez and Angelina...

Jul 8, 2015

Hal Black age 62, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2015 surrounded by his family and friends. Hal was born in Orlando, Florida to Harry and Joan Black. Hal is survived by his wife Maria Rosario-Ochoa, his son Matt Black and wife Ellen; daughters, Casey Gagne and husband William and Angelica Ochoa; brother, Martin Black; grandchildren, Camrynn Black, Owen Black,...

Jul 8, 2015

A native New Mexican, Harry E. Stowers, Jr. was born April 21, 1926 in Fort Bayard and raised in Madrid - both small New Mexico mining towns. It was from Madrid's hardscrabble daily life that Harry developed his roots. Raised during the Depression, he saw everything from street fights to dusty caravans of miners' coffins wending through town after a...

Jul 7, 2015

Joan Lillard, 90, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away on July 7, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Joan was born March 9, 1925 in Winchester, England to Henry and Gladys Legge. Joan was one of the first English war brides to come to American in 1945 along with her son Malcolm, and then later became...

Jul 7, 2015

Fern B. Whisler passed away quietly and went to be with the Lord in her home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, after a long illness. "Granny" was a very much loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born September 2, 1926 in Dexter, NM. Fern grew up in Alamogordo, NM and moved to Roswell, NM for her senior year...

Jul 7, 2015

Guertin, Stephanie Ann Stephanie Ann Guertin was born January 19, 1984 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was talented artist with a creative mind; who graduated from Manzano High School in 2002 and from The University of New Mexico in 2006, with a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Art History. She had a love of beauty and found...

Jul 7, 2015

Janie Hall, Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Mike Hall; sons, Randy Hall, Doug Hall and his wife, Kirsten, Bruce Hall and his wife, Peggy, and Don Hall and his wife, Tanya; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Kristen, Michael, Meghan, Collin, Elena, Nico,...

Jul 5, 2015

Susan Kay (Riggs) Crim, 67, went to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon July 5, 2015 after a courageous journey with declining health that she faced with grace. Susan was born July 30, 1947, in Hamilton County, Indiana, and lovingly adopted by Herman "Gus" and Yula Riggs of Anderson, IN. Susan spent her early years in Anderson and then...

Jul 5, 2015

Rebecca Tierney, 84, loving wife and mother, passed away July 5, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Tierney, and her son, Gene Tierney. A Rosary will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Westside. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Rosary. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 10,...

Jul 4, 2015

Elisabeth Cudney Keen, AKA Jill Schwartz, age 63, passed away under a firework-lit sky on the 4th of July. Elisabeth started her journey in Illinois in 1952 and spent much of her childhood in Afghanistan with her father James, mother, Margaret, and siblings, Jimmy, David, and Cathy. Ultimately she made her life in Albuquerque because the landscape was reminiscent of...

Jul 4, 2015

Amy L. Snyder, 37, a resident of Albuquerque for three years and a former resident of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Terry and Carol "Peggy" Snyder; her dogs, Kasey and Popeye; aunt, Shirley Tartaglia and husband, Lelio; uncles, Donald Bensinger, Russell Bensinger and wife, Lynn, and Ronald Snyder and companion Pat...

Jul 3, 2015

Age 92, a life-long resident of Tijeras, NM passed away Friday July 3, 2015. He was a Navy veteran and served in WWII. He worked at Sandia National Labs and retired in 1982. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Irene Garcia; his parents Vicente and Ocariz Garcia, his brothers Bertin and Vicente, Jr.; his sisters...

Jul 3, 2015

Tom Herrera was born February 6, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Jose and Irene Herrera and died at his home in Albuquerque, surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2015. Tom's parents moved to New Mexico when he was ten years old and settled in the Martinez Town neighborhood where they became an integral part of the community....

Jul 3, 2015

Ida Otero Francis, born November 9, 1922, to Adolfo and Victoriana Otero in the family home in Peralta, NM, was welcomed into her eternal home on July 3, 2015. Ida was a very well-known and respected member of the communities where she lived and worked. In her professional and public life, she owned her own beauty shop, served as Valencia...

Jul 2, 2015

Arrangements are being made through French Funerals & Cremations.

Service Details

Friday, October 9th, 2015, 10:30am, FRENCH - Westside

Jul 2, 2015

Charles E. Omlor a loving husband and family man was born on December 8, 1923 and passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Charles was born in Fremont, OH and was raised in Tiffin, OH. In September 1969 he moved to Albuquerque, NM. He was a master carpenter and a general contractor for more...

Jul 2, 2015

Robert " Andy" Andrews, age 86, originally from Kansas City, KS, and long-time resident of Albuquerque, quietly passed away on July 2, 2015. Andy was a retired tool and die maker having spent his career with TWA and GM. Following retirement, he volunteered as a docent at the Albuquerque Zoo and enjoyed all kinds of animals. Andy will always be...

Jul 1, 2015

Dr. Arthur Thomas Matte, died early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015, surrounded by his children and grandchildren after battling esophageal cancer. Art was born in Gallup, NM, on Election Day November 2, 1926 and was named after the Democratic incumbent Arthur Thomas Hannett. He grew up on the rough and tumble streets of Gallup's north side to Italian immigrant parents...