Obituaries

Sep 25, 2014

REISDORF, KURT Age 53 peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Elma Reisdorf; children, Michael, Michelle, John and wife, Wilma and Aldrin; grandchildren, MiShyale, CJ, Julianna-Joy, Chrishelle and Jaleayah-Grace; mother, Marcella Ruth Reisdorf; siblings, Marcy, Kris, Albert, Rick, Alicia, John, Martha, Scott and Jerry. He...

Sep 25, 2014

SEDILLO, ALFIDES Age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Evangelisto and Domitila Sedillo and her brothers Herman, Roque, Gavino, Anselmo, Diego, and Justiniano Sedillo and nephew, Armando Sedillo. She is survived by her brother Felix Sedillo and 19 nephews and nieces and their families. The family is tremendously grateful...

Sep 24, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Silva, born Nov. 6, 1938 in Denver Colorado, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jose D. "Little Joe" Silva; children, Jeannette Golenda and husband, Dave, Jerry Connely and wife, Paula, Steve Connely and wife, Cheryl, and Jay Connely and wife, Wende; step-children, Anna...

Sep 24, 2014

Age 36, died September 24, 2014. Born in Albuquerque, Jason is survived by his mother, Patsy Staehlin and husband, Alan; his father, Ted Chavez; his brother, Derek Chavez; his sister, Rachel Jaramillo and husband, Josh; and his best buddy, Harley. Jason is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Eli Chavez and wife, Sheryl; Wilfred Chavez and wife, Carmen; Melinda...

Sep 24, 2014

Dorothy Swain Gutscher died September 24, 2014, just two days before her 82nd birthday. Born in Tucumcari, she lived her entire life in New Mexico. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, W. Daril Gutscher of Albuquerque; her sons, and their families, Mark and Diane Gutscher of Albuquerque and David and Mary Gutscher and their son, Brian of...

Sep 23, 2014

Age 56, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She was born to Robert & Esther Karnes. She worked as a professional caregiver for the developmentally disabled and was an accomplished sign language interpreter for the deaf. Barbara received a BS degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. She inspired her family and friends by demonstrating that love...

Sep 23, 2014

Carl E. Brand, husband, father and grandfather, 83, passed away peacefully with family and close friends by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Loretta; daughter, Melissa Sanchez and husband, Esteban; grandsons, Steven Sanchez and Ethan Sanchez; sisters, Carolyn Gleisberg, and Henrietta Mueller and husband Carl; nieces and nephews, David Gleisberg, Kristine Gleisberg, Steven...

Sep 23, 2014

MILLER, CHRISTOPHER Christopher Miller, 42, beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, September 23rd. He entered this world on December 21, 1971 in St. Charles, IL, born to Thomas and Daria Miller. He is survived by his parents; Dee Miller of Rio Rancho, Father and Step Mother, Tom and Hilda Miller from Potomac...

Sep 23, 2014

Helen "Peaches" E. Leyba, 81, life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away with family by her side on September 23, 2014. She is survived by her siblings, Theresa Bates, Judy Noyes, and Jack Jordan; children, Frances Stuckwisch and husband Stephen, Yvonne Leyba and husband Paul Ziemba, Cynthia Leyba and Andrea Sunderman and husband Harold; grandchildren, Matthew Stuckwisch, Rachel Stuckwisch, Adrian Ziemba,...

Sep 23, 2014

Age 67, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at her home. She was a graduate of College of Marin and Sonoma State University. She was an artist, an avid antique collector and a loving mother and grandmother. Mavis is survived by her husband of 43 years, William G.Troutman; son, Kevin W. Troutman and his wife Shannon C. Troutman; grandchildren Loren...

Sep 23, 2014

STOCKARD, E. LEONA Age 88, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 after a long bout with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on August 12, 1926 outside Oklahoma City, OK in the small county of Pottawatomie to Patrick and Eva (Wilson) Carnal. She was a loving mother and grandmother to all, she lit up any function she was...

Sep 23, 2014

HIGGINS, ELLIOTT LLOYD Elliott Lloyd Higgins passed away September 23rd. He was born in Albuquerque, NM March 13th, 1941. He is survived by his daughter, Amber May, her husband Alex Waggener, their first child expected in November, and Amber's mother, Elissa Higgins, his mother, Wanda Mae Higgins (94), his siblings Susie and husband Frank DeCarlo, Leslie Higgins and wife Cindy,...

Sep 22, 2014

Madeline D. Cox, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1925 in Las Cruces, NM to Joe and Mabel (Johnson) Dickerson. Madeline was raised in Las Cruces where her family was in the farming business. In 1951, she married Thomas Anthony Ricci (Tom) in Las Cruces. They later divorced and...

Sep 22, 2014

Paulette H. La Force, age 72, a long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, passed on September 22, 2014. She is survived by her children, Garret, Jon and Monique Rawinsky, Tanya and Damon La Force, and her brother, Jeffrey Levy. She was a member of the Chabad of New Mexico. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at...

Sep 22, 2014

Gilbert Lee (Bud), passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2014. His working tools having forever slipped from his grasp. He was known by people in the trades as Whitey. He was born in Woodson, Arkansas on March 28, 1924. He served his country in the Army during WWII in the Pacific. He was a Master Mason for 57...

Sep 22, 2014

Evelyn "Ruth" Thornburg, age 56, left us to join God in heaven on Monday, September 22, 2014. She is survived by her son, Christopher Mark Pierre and wife Crystal, and daughter, Danielle Lyn Postel and husband Scott; parents, Daniel and Jane Thornburg; brother, Dan Thornburg and wife Norma; sister, Mary Rice and husband Len; grandchildren, Xander Pierre, Brayden Postel, Isabelle...

Sep 22, 2014

Benjamin "Benny" G. Salazar, age 61, died Monday, September 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Esther, of Taos, NM; two daughters, Nichole Salazar-Conboy and husband, Kevin, and Naomi Salazar; grandchildren, Tiffany and Shaylah Conboy, all of Albuquerque; siblings, Rose Jaramillo and fiancAC., Michael, Theresa Garcia and husband, Freddy, Bobby Salazar and Ray Salazar; sister-in-law, Karen...

Sep 21, 2014

Carole Maxine Payne, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, passed away on September 21, 2014. She was born in Portales, NM in 1939. She is survived by her spouse, M.L. Payne of Albuquerque; her daughter, Desaree Jimenez and husband Del, two granddaughters, Cassidy and Mariah Jimenez all from Espanola, NM; and her sister, Laverne Griggs and husband Bill of Lubbock,...

Sep 21, 2014

Ruth, age 92, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Leroy; son, Paul; and two sisters, Erma and Edna. She is survived by her children, Marcella Pace, Nannette McCarty and Richard Shoemaker; nine grandchildren, Tammy, Robert, Joni, Levana, Bonnie, Eva, Jason, Steven, and Melissa; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;...

Sep 20, 2014

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Service Details

Saturday, September 27th, 2014, 2:00pm