Bruce Wade Hale
Feb 12, 2015
Bruce Wade Hale, 65, a well-known balloonist and Albuquerque businessman, passed away February 12, 2015. Bruce was a successful businessman, a New Mexico contractor, and an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He served on the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from 1990 to 2009. He went further to serve as President of the Fiesta in 1995 and...
Christina Marie Garcia Wix
Feb 12, 2015
GARCIA WIX, CHRISTINA Christina Garcia Wix, 36, devoted and beloved wife, daughter, and sister passed away peacefully on February 12, 2015. Christina loved her life deeply and departed only after a courageous struggle with cancer. She touched the lives of many, caring for others through her healthcare career, volunteerism, and her unconditional love for family. Those who were fortunate enough...
Wilma Brandt
Feb 12, 2015
Brandt, Wilma 81, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 12, 2015. She was born to George and Ursula Tegethoff on February 17, 1933 in Morrowville, KS. She is survived by her children Barbara Brandt of Albuquerque, Jackie Roeder and husband, Gary, of Boise, ID, Christine Brandt of Old Greenwich, CT, Michael Brandt and...
Marie Elizabeth Hillerman
Feb 12, 2015
Marie Elizabeth Hillerman, 87, of Albuquerque's Los Ranchos, died peacefully on February 12, 2015 of an infection. She was born in Shawnee, OK on Feb. 27, 1927, the second of four children. She was always an avid reader and a life-long learner. Marie had the honor of introducing Eleanor Roosevelt when the first lady came to visit her high school....
Marjorie Louise Best
Feb 12, 2015
BEST, MARJORIE LOUISE Marjorie Best, 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully on February 12, 2015. Marjorie was the first baby born on New Year's Day in 1926, born to William and Mary Easterday. She grew up and raised her own family with the Sandias as her back drop. She married the love of her life, Robert H. Best...
Kathryn A. (Kay) Meyer
Feb 12, 2015
Kathryn A. (Kay) Meyer passed away on February 12, 2015. Kay and her husband, Robert W. (Bob) Meyer, moved to Albuquerque, NM from Illinois in 1972. She accepted a position at the University of New Mexico and Bob continued his studies for his Ph.D. Bob, the love of her life, passed away in 1983 after 35 years of marriage. Kay...
Jonathan Andrew Lozano
Feb 12, 2015
Jonathan Andrew Lozano, age 18, a resident of Los Lunas, NM since 2008, died Thursday, February 12, 2015. He is survived by his father, John W. Lozano, and step-mother, Donnarae Saenz-Lozano, both of Los Lunas; sister, Jennifer Lozano, and brother, Christopher Lozano and wife, Beatrice. Andrew, as many referred to him, was a sweet, godly, young man who enjoyed life...
Emma Marie Roybal
Feb 12, 2015
ROYBAL, EMMA MARIE Emma Marie Roybal, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday the 12th of February at Simple Pleasures Senior Care. "What is a life? The best and most noble life is one lived in such a way that it can be said of a person as they pass on to the next life that while she was here...
Wilfred Leroy (Sugarbear) Marquez
Feb 11, 2015
MARQUEZ, WILFRED LEROY Wilfred Leroy (Sugarbear) Marquez, 59, beloved husband, step-father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015. He was born December 20, 1955 and raised in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Louise (Martinez) Marquez. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps...
Rema Ann Giannini
Feb 11, 2015
GIANNINI, REMA ANN Rema Ann Giannini "Rae Rae", 58, went home to be with our dear Lord on February 11, 2015. Rae Rae was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Harrison (USMC), and Michael Harrison of Salt Lake City, Utah; her parents, Remo and Sanita Giannini; her sister, Concetta Baker; and many...
Douglas J. Griffo Sr
Feb 11, 2015
Age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since September 1976, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He is survived by his children, Amber Griffo and Douglas Griffo Jr.; mother Mildred Griffo; sister Deborah Gallegos; brothers Donald Griffo Jr. and Dominic Griffo Sr.; nieces Rebecca "chicken" McClain, Susan and Samantha Griffo; nephews Beau Woodward, Dominic Griffo Jr., Dustin Newsom, and Max Gallegos...
Marie A. Ballard
Feb 10, 2015
Marie A. Ballard, passed away peacefully at home February 10, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Steve; her daughter, Lisa Marie Ballard and many other family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Gertrude Yerhart. Marie received her Bachelors Degree in Education and was a dedicated Elementary School teacher for over 40 years before...
Carmoline Annicelli Grady
Feb 10, 2015
GRADY, CARMOLINE A. Carmoline Annicelli Grady, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving husband, William "Bing" Grady and her family and friends. Carmoline was born on May 20, 1935 in Pennslyvania to Valence and Salvatore Annicelli, joining her then 10 year old sister, Frances. Salvatore was tubercular, which brought the family to New Mexico in...
Lillian Mae Damron
Feb 10, 2015
Age 91, a life-long New Mexican, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She is survived by her children; Thelma Gaston and husband, Jerry of Los Lunas, NM and Shirley Damron of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Cari Kaiser and husband, Chris of Los Lunas, NM, Brandon Gaston and wife, Jen of Fredericksburg, VA, Misty Damron of Albuquerque and Mike Damron and Tiffany Jones of...
Juan Jose Trujillo
Feb 10, 2015
Mr. Juan Jose Trujillo, age 84, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife Irene A. Trujillo of Albuquerque; stepchildren Theresa Ruiz and husband Manuel, Rebecca Campa, and Rafael Gonzales; eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren; brother Alecio Trujillo and wife Pricilla, sisters Nestora Bernardo, Carolina Trujillo, and Lucy Sawyer; eight nephews...
Frank Meza
Feb 10, 2015
Frank Meza went to the Lord on February 10, 2015. He was born in Nogales, AZ and served in the United States Army earning the medal of Valor. He was an industrial fireman for 36 years with Rockwell International in Anaheim, California. During his retirement he worked for the Deer Valley School District in Glendale, AZ and loved going to...
Hester Holtman
Feb 9, 2015
Hester Holtman, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died February 9, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Dirk C. H. Holtman in 1998; and her son-in-law, Robert E. Smith in 2014. She is survived by her daughters Cecilia (Lia) Smith; Anne (Ansje) Stansell and husband, Howard; son Dirk H. Holtman and wife, Norma; grandchildren,...
JoAnn D. Putnam
Feb 9, 2015
Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died February 9, 2015. Mrs. Putnam was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Putnam and her son, J.R. Putnam. Mrs. Putnam was a member of John XXIII Catholic Community since its origin and a member of the Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary since 1976. She is survived by her daughters, Annette Putnam...
SSG Christopher K. Kelso USA RET.
Feb 9, 2015
SSG CHRISTOPHER K. KELSO, (USA) RET, Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died Monday, February 9, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Anne; mother and father- in- law, Don and Virginia Fisher; sisters-in-law, Lynn Fisher and Ellen Fisher; his two devoted dogs, Hansel and Gretel; and numerous other relatives and friends. Chris was...
Miguelita Jojola Histia
Feb 8, 2015
Miguelita Jojola Histia, age 90, dearly loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Miguelita was born on March 28, 1924 in Isleta Pueblo, NM, where she was a tribal member. Mrs. Histia is preceded in death by her first husband Myron F. Hunt and her second husband Andres A. Histia. She is survived by her...