Obituaries

Oct 25, 2013

Leonard Joseph Storz, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, October 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Molly Storz; his son, Joseph Storz; his daughter, Diana Storz; and sister, Betty Quinn. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Storz. He was a chemist at Sandia National Laboratories until his retirement...

Oct 24, 2013

Claretta L. Sutton left her earthly home on Thursday, October 24, 2013 to rejoin her beloved husband, Col. (Ret.) James L. Sutton, who passed, July 15, 2012. Claretta was born on April 26, 1928, in Ft. Stockton, TX to parents, William Raymond McKay and Ermine E. (Peck) Hourigan. She was the granddaughter of West Texas pioneers. Claretta met James Sutton...

Oct 24, 2013

Went home to be with the Lord October 24, 2013. She was the daughter of John Raymond Bondurant and Mabel Hardy Bondurant and was born in St. Louis, MO on June 20, 1936. She grew up in Columbia, Missouri, surrounded by farmland, Missouri University and two women's colleges. Her youthful interests included horseback riding, Girl Scouts, and deep love of...

Oct 24, 2013

MATTE, EDITH MAE "EDYE" (FATTOR) Went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, October 24, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family when she died. Edye was born on February 12, 1928 in Madrid, NM but spent her childhood in Gallup, NM. Her senior year, 1945, Edye was the Tiger Queen at Gallup High School. A nursing degree...

Oct 23, 2013

Shirley I. Kokenge, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1972, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She is survived by her children, Sandy Bushman and husband, Larry of Fort Dodge, IA, Lynne Kokenge of Albuquerque, NM, daughter-in-law, Valerie Kokenge of Tijeras, NM, grandchildren, Brad Bushman and his wife Shannon, Kimberly Zueter, Ashley Artzer and her husband Shane, Ross Kokenge,...

Oct 23, 2013

Curtis Douglas Branom passed away peacefully at home with his family on October 23, 2013. He was 83. Born September 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL, he attended Sutherland Elementary and Morgan Park High School where he played running back on the football team. Curt graduated with a BA from the University of Illinois in 1953 and immediately served for two...

Oct 23, 2013

MCGUIRE, SHELDON L. Sheldon L. McGuire died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born June 18, 1929 in Morrowville, Kansas. His wife and close friend, Patience (Pat) McGuire, who was a school librarian. His step-children are Rob and Laurie Groman (Amarillo, TX) and Mariann Groman (Albuquerque, NM); two grandchildren, Elizabeth Groman Hay and Jacob Groman. His parents (deceased) were...

Oct 23, 2013

Age 36, passed away October 23, 2013. He is survived by his 3-year old son Hoyt, and Hoyt's mother Amy Goslar; girlfriend Julia Smith; parents Randy and LeJean Goslar; brother Travis Goslar; sister Nicole Midgett and brother-in-law Chris Midgett and niece Riley and nephews Cohen and Eli. He had a special bond with his dad's brother, Ron Goslar of Mesa,...

Oct 23, 2013

ANAYA, DENNIS MARTIN Our beloved, cherished, dearly loved son, brother and uncle has left us. Words cannot express how much we will miss him. Dennis was born on April 5, 1975 to Larry E. Anaya, Jr. and Mary Louise Anaya. He attended school at San Felipe de Neri and West Mesa, as well as completing a course at Texas A&M...

Oct 23, 2013

Sandra Lee Witt passed away October 23, 2013 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 60. A cherished wife, daughter, sister, mother, and friend, she was also a much beloved teacher at Desert Ridge Middle School and Los Ranchos, MacArthur, and S.Y. Jackson Elementary Schools. Sandra was well known by organizations and individuals for her selfless efforts to encourage,...

Oct 22, 2013

Born on July 16, 1957 at Fort Hood, Texas, died October 22, 2013 after a long battle with diabetes. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Lucy Day; grandmother, Valaria Anderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his son, Zachary Day serving in the US Air Force; brothers, Michael C. Day of Austin, Texas and Todd E. Day of Colorado Springs,...

Oct 21, 2013

Lillian Ester Patterson (Pat) born in Woodworth, North Dakota on September 1, 1927. She was called 'Patsy or Pat' by husband and friends. Pat was the youngest with three sisters and a brother. She shared her birthday with her son, Patrick of September 1st and she stepped into heaven on her youngest son, Robert's birthday, October 21st at the age...

Oct 21, 2013

Luiz, 57, passed away after a short illness on Monday, October 21, 2013. He is survived by daughter, Rhianna Ruiz and husband, Carlos; grandchildren, Carlos, Jr., Lizbeth, and Vanessa; sister, Sarita Villa; nieces and nephews, Carmela, Santos, Isaac and Luz; and uncle, Dale Smith. Luiz was preceded in death by his parents, Jack R. and Estela G. Smith; and son,...

Oct 21, 2013

Age 92, born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, October 21, 2013. She is survived by her son, Ernest J. Ulibarri and wife Julia of Reston, VA, grandchildren; Matthew and Zachary Ulibarri and many other family and friends. Mrs. Ulibarri was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years...

Oct 21, 2013

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Oct 21, 2013

A resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with her Father YHVH on October 21, 2013. She is survived by her spouse, David Estrada; children Ernest Padilla and Jeff, Tamara Neese and husband Charles, Eric Padilla, Messina Martinez and husband Eric, Mark Estrada and wife Susan; grandchildren, Amanda, Darian, Michael, Anthony, William, Miles, Angelica, Dominic, Nathan, Marcus, Angelique, Amiyah; great...

Oct 20, 2013

Ouida Mize Scholtz, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013. She was surrounded by her children, Susan Scholtz, John Scholtz and Ouida Goodwin. Ouida was born in Waycross, Georgia on August 14, 1931. She lived in Jacksonville, FL then Macon, GA until she met the love of her life, John C. Scholtz Jr. They honeymooned in Acapulco, Mexico...

Oct 20, 2013

Age 69, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. A third generation New Mexican, Jake was born in Albuquerque on May 21, 1944, the son of Mr. Jacob E. Young and Mrs. Ruby Young and graduated from Highland High School in 1962. Jake met his wife, Barbara while both were students at HHS. He first gained Barbara's attention by pulling her...

Oct 20, 2013

Marietta B. Wihl died peacefully on October 20, 2013 at the age of 90 in Albuquerque. She was born in Capitan, NM on October 6, 1923, the daughter of Margaret Renner Bigger and Samuel Bigger. Marietta's husband of 56 years, Louis J. Wihl, and her two brothers, Robert Bigger and Gordon Bigger, passed before her. She is survived by her...

Oct 20, 2013

Thomas Ronald Pompeo, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, October 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Laura Mae Pompeo of Albuquerque, NM; and their three sons, Ronald Pompeo and wife, Dianna, Randall Pompeo and partner, Michaela Rohde and Matthew Pompeo and wife, Susie; and two grandchildren, Lauren and Kari Pompeo. He is also survived by one...