Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Ingram went home to her Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Betty was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 3, 1925. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Ingram, Sr. (Bob); an infant daughter, and her parents Bill and Zella Weisse of Albany, Indiana. Betty is survived by: son...
On September 8, 2015, New Mexico lost a gentle spirit and one of its finest educators and scholars. At the age of 78, with his loving wife, Rosario, ever by his side, Dr. Edward Vincent De Santis died peacefully. As a teacher in the University of New Mexico Honors Program and a Graduate Dean, as well as a professor in...
LaVerne Pollat, formerly of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2015, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was 80 years old. LaVerne was born February 27, 1935 in Cozad, NE. He was the son of Patrick and Ruth (Gayman) Pollat. He served in the U.S. Army and received an Honorary Discharge in 1956. He married Eldene Miller of...
Dr. Gary Alexander Kellam, 72, passed away Tuesday morning in his home in Los Ranchos. His wife of 27 years, Sherry, was at his side when he lost his long fight with congestive heart failure. Maintaining a positive attitude in his final months, Gary always tried to make family around him comfortable with his plight with quips like, "I'll have...
Barbara E. Griego, 80, passed away September 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicolas Reynaldo; sons, Steven, Lawrence, Nicolascito and daughter, Nocolascita. She is survived by Amadeo Sanchez, her companion and caregiver for more than 40 years. She is also survived by her children, Modesto, Sarah Griego and husband David, Theresa Griego, Michael and wife Marie,...
Geraldine Brooks, 70, was born in Las Vegas, NM. Gerrie peacefully passed away September 8, 2015. She was an empathetic and generous person and was known for her "unique" personality and laugh. Never a person to be shy, Gerrie made many friends that she enjoyed calling to chat. The night Gerrie passed away, she surprisingly called her friends at the...
Garay, Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Cuca was born in Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico and moved to the US in the early 1950's. Maria was an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Cuca was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz of 55 years; her parents, Jose and Juanita Villegas; brothers, Irineo, Agustin and Ralph; sisters, Lupe and Adelaida. Cuca is...
Vernon Clark, 75, beloved father and husband, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2015. He entered this world on November 7, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wesley and Mary Clark. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Clark; and his three children, son, Rocky Clark and his wife LeAnee, daughter, Michelle Marquez and...
Florence Marie Chrissinger, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away of natural causes Monday evening, September 7, 2015. She was 94-years-old. Florence was born in Cedar Bluffs, NE on December 27, 1920 to Ella Mae and Bert Lyman. The family moved to Orlando, FL when she was 4-years-old and she graduated from Orlando High School in 1938. She...
Barbara Joann List, 84 passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, in her Albuquerque, NM home. Barbara was born in Michigan on July 15, 1932, to Captain Mark and Doris Hocking. She met her late husband, Dean Bernard List, at the Coronado Club on base here in Albuquerque, while she was visiting a sister. They fell in love at first...
Johnnie Edward Barker, Jr, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynne Barker; his two daughters, Stacy Stone and husband, Gary of Abernathy, TX and Mary Jo Brown and fiancee, James Thomas of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his siblings, Carolyn Madsen and husband,...
Dora O. Jacobo, age 80, a life-long resident of New Mexico, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at her home on September 6, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Manuel R. Jacobo of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Alyce Naranjo and husband John Naranjo of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Cynthia Jacobo and partner Ray Montoya of Albuquerque, NM; son Thomas Jacobo...
Lillian Bernardini Lente passed away peacefully on September 6, 2015. She was born on September 17, 1923 in Grosetto, Italy and came to the United States in 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Lente of Isleta Pueblo; her parents Cesare Bernardini and Tersilia Mostardini; brothers Mauro and Piero; and sister Cessarina all of Grosetto, Italy....
Ryan C. Chavez, age 29, died suddenly on September 5, 2015 in a motorcycle accident. Ryan was preceded in death by his father Clarence Chavez; grandmother Jean McCormick; and uncle David McCormick. Ryan was blessed in his life to have had two fathers. He is survived by his loving parents, Elliott and Cynthia Teller; grandfather retired Col. David McCormick; sister...
Will, Karen E., age 31, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, September 5, 2015, after a valiant and courageous struggle against cancer. Karen is survived by her parents, Julie and Max Will; sister, Jennifer Sandoval and husband, John and their children, Ryan, Anthony, Dylan, and Marina; her grandmother, Tillie Will; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who...
William Wesley Oxford, age 84, an extraordinarily exceptional man, passed away on September 5, 2015. William was known for his love of life, laughter, and the thrill of excitement. He pursued his excitement through racing sprint cars and loved the adrenaline rush of buying new cars. He is survived by his "precious wife," Patricia Oxford; his five children; nine grandchildren;...
McInnes, Andrew Daniel Rhode McInnes, Andrew Daniel Rhode, Age 84, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. He was born in 1930 in Eagar, AZ. Drew is survived by his wife of 65 years, Laura Mae; sons, Dan and wife, Arvilla, Micheal and wife, Jan, Graham and wife, Eva, and Jonathan and wife, Kallie; daughters, Melissa Sego and husband, Leland, Racheal...
Roger A. Madsen, age 92, born May 26, 1923 passed away on Sept 4, 2015 with his family present. Born in Hibbing, MN, Roger grew up in northern Minnesota. In May 1943, Roger was inducted into the United States Army where he served in the 271st Combat Engineer Battalion 71st Infantry Division for three years. Upon his discharge, he returned...
Tommy D. Hughes, age 69, passed away September 4, 2015. He was born in Sherman, TX to Jack Aubrey and Dorothy Hughes on April 29, 1946. He graduated from high school in Wichita Falls, TX and graduated from Austin College in Sherman, TX. After serving in the Navy in Vietnam, he moved to Albuquerque and attended the UNM Law School....
Emil Roberts, 73, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM and is now in GOD's presence. He was born in Lindsay, CA and grew up in Southern California until he moved to New Mexico in 1974. He worked for KOAT-TV as their Santa Fe Bureau Chief until 1981 when he moved to Albuquerque to anchor their 5pm 1st...