Margaret "Peggy" Nix Merrell died peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, NM on March 8, 2024.
Peggy was born on November 5, 1927 in St Louis, MO but spent most of her childhood in Winnetka, IL next to her cherished Lake Michigan. The youngest of four children, Peggy was a precocious and voracious reader who, despite frequent wintertime illnesses, excelled at...
Jim was born March 2, 1938 in Billings, Oklahoma. He died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 86.
He grew up in Billings, was a member of the Army National Guard until 1963, graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1963 and moved to Albuquerque where he met and married his...
Dr. Patricia Rose Cazier Renken ascended to heaven to join her late husband of 27 years, James Howard Renken, on March 7, 2024. She is survived by her brother, Frank William Cazier, Jr. (Penny); her children, Catherine Clemens (Bill Peterson), Stephanie Skaggs (Mike), and John Renken (Lisa); her grandchildren, Elizabeth Freeman (Ian), Michelle Kuehner (Garrett), James Clemens, Jason Skaggs, Krista...
Texas Jo Boling, 88, our beloved family member and neighborhood gardener, passed away on March 7th, 2024. She was born in 1935 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Elsie and John Hughes. In 1953, she graduated from Albuquerque High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jo continued to pursue her education and received her BS in Physical Therapy in 1959 from Washington...
Dennis Busching, age 83, formerly a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away in Bothell, WA due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Dennis was born in Valley City, ND in 1940 to Harold and Agnes Busching. Dennis attended college briefly before joining the U.S. Army. While stationed in Tokyo, Japan Dennis met his future wife, Hatsumi. After...
Avelina Chavez Battaglia, only daughter of Petrita Pena Chavez and Nicodemos Chavez born on October 18, 1921, in the South Valley neighborhood of Pajarito, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 102. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John J. Battaglia; her son, Mark A. Battaglia; seven brothers, Nick,...
Mary “Elaine” Schamaun, age 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She is survived by her children; Richard Schamaun, and wife Wendy, of Rio Rancho, NM; and Diane Robinson, and husband Allen, of Saginaw TX., grandchildren; Leanne Lehnardt and husband Thomas, Chad Robinson and wife Rashell, Andrew Schamaun and wife Nicole, Jenn Duthie...
Joan Keegan, passed away on March 6, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1933, to Caleb Jobe and Gladys Louise, growing up with her sister, Bobby Sue Jackson and Pat Norris, and her step father, Bud Mears. Joan grew up with her step father Bud Mears who loved all the girls as his own. Throughout her life, Joan found...
Phillip Hamilton Raby, Sr., October 4, 1933 – March 5, 2024. At the age of 9, Phillip was traveling through Albuquerque with his parents, Ralph and Kathleen Raby and his younger sister, Evelyn, from Fayetteville, Tennessee to Arizona after his father was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Their plans were interrupted when both parents became ill while passing through Albuquerque. They were...
It is with great sadness, that we announce the loss of Michael Leroy Grubbs who passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 5th, 2024 at the age of 71. Mike was born May 7th, 1952 in Danville, Illinois, to his loving parents Russell and Clell Grubbs who preceded him in death. Mike, his parents, and his...
Ernest Patton "Pat" Bundrant, aged 81, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Pat was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 28, 1942 to Vivian and George Bundrant. He served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for six years and was an Albuquerque businessman for 60 years. Pat found joy in...
Our amazing Husband/Father/Sibling/Friend William "Billy" Abel DeRaad, a resident of Albuquerque NM , passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons on Tuesday, March 5th 2024 to be with our Lord.
Billy was born in Albuquerque but moved around in his young years while his father was serving in the Air Force, which included living in England where...
Richard (Dick) Larry Clark passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2024, at the age of 90 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Even though Alzheimer's took him away from this world, he never lost his strength or sense of humor. Richard was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra; grandson, Cameron; granddaughter-in-law, Cristian; and...
Boleslo "Bo" Perea, 91, was born February 3, 1933, in Torreón, New Mexico, to Jose A. Perea and Maria V. Perea and passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He is survived by his children, Linda Mendoza, Debra Jaramillo (Terry), Gerald Perea (Sally), Charise Saiz, Eugene Perea, Donna Saylor (Cliff), and Edmund Perea.
Our dad often referred to himself as, "just...
Carolyn Lea Johnson passed away peacefully March 4, 2024, at the age of 81 with her three children by her bedside. She was born July 19, 1942 as the only child of Clayton and Evelyn Morgan. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Lorana Johnson. She is survived by her son Scott Johnson, daughter Debbie & husband...
Jack Satriana of Corrales, New Mexico, beloved husband, and Father died suddenly on March 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son Jackie, father William, Mother Dorothy, and grandparents. Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years Dorothy, son Gino and his wife Nicole, daughters Lynnette and Liz, grandchildren Jackie III, Gino Jr, William, Matthew, and five...
Albuquerque- Korean War Veteran and retired Government employee Horacio Amado Jaramillo entered the Gates of Heaven on March 4, 2024, at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. Horacio was born in El Rito, NM. He served in the Army with a tour during the Korean War in Japan. He retired from Sandia National Laboratory.
Horacio is...
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, SOPHIE CASTILLO, age 83 of Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born August 10, 1940, in Greeley, CO, to Rafael and Erminia (Minnie) De La O. Sophie grew up in Hatch, New Mexico, the...
Ronnie England passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 56 years old. Ronnie was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Min Cheng, mother Delma England, brother Charles England (Mary England), nephew Nicholas England, and grandnephew Elijah England. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Alfred England...
Schiller, Robert "Bob", beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 84 in the Avamere of Rio Rancho Memory Care Home in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was born in Westerly, RI, graduated from Stonington High School and received degrees from Hartford State Technical Institute and Rutgers University. Bob served 7 years as a Reservist...