Obituaries

Mar 14, 2013

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." RoxAnne Marie Fuentes, 38, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Fuentes; daughter, Jennay Fuentes; step-daughter, Ashley Fuentes; father, Andrew Romero; sister, Denise Martinez and her husband, Bernardo; and brother, Adrian Romero...

Mar 13, 2013

BALTIMORE, LAWRENCE "LARRY" PENNY Age 86, longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia; step-children, Michael E. Atencio, Debra DeCesaro and husband, Gary, Mark E. Atencio and wife, Laura, Dorothy A. Atencio, and Matthew E. Atencio; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and...

Mar 13, 2013

WINKLER, BILLY W.Age 66, of Albuquerque, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He is survived by wife, Beth; sons, Darrell Winkler and Tammy, Jason Winkler and wife, Julie, Kevin Winkler and Sandi; sisters, Nellie Baca and husband, Nestor, and Helen Montoya; brother, Henry Winkler; and grandsons, Josiah and James Winkler. Billy cared deeply for...

Mar 13, 2013

Wanda was born on Christmas Day, 1921 to Lora and Marvin Bowden in Morris, OK. She grew up in Oklahoma, and, following her dream to become a teacher, graduated from Northeastern State Teacher's College at Tahlequah, OK. She loved teaching and taught for 33 years, retiring from APS in 1977. She was proud to be invited to join Pi Lambda...

Mar 13, 2013

Madge (Hazlett) Johns passed away on March 13, 2013 of a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill; and survived by their children: Donald Johns and his wife Pam Martin of Las Vegas, Nevada and their children: Athena Johns of San Francisco, California, and Allegra Chambers and her husband Ron and their daughter:...

Mar 13, 2013

FERGUSON, MICHAEL Of Taos, NM, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Craig Ferguson and his wife, Kathy and Matthew Ferguson; grandchildren, Evan, Daniel and Henry; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Patty, Bonavita and Emma. Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Erlinda; and son, Patrick. Michael loved the outdoors and spent much of...

Mar 12, 2013

STONE, FRANCIS RAYAge 78, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Rita; children, Claudia M. McGrew and husband, Jeff of Ft Collins, CO, Gerald R. Stone and wife, Jodie of Albuquerque, NM, Wesley K. Stone and wife, Lynda of Dallas, TX;...

Mar 11, 2013

WADDICK, CHRISTOPHER JAMESAge 42, passed away March 11, 2013. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey on May 6, 1970. He is survived by his mother and father; one daughter, Emily Waddick; one son, Tyler Waddick; the love of his life, Denise Jojola; and stepdaughter, Kadee Padilla (Pcoahontas) from Isleta Pueblo. He was loved by Grandma Mable Jojola (Princess) and...

Mar 11, 2013

At the age of 94, a resident of Pena Blanca, NM since 1971, and a lifelong resident of NM, died Monday March 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Lizar, father, mother, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her two brothers, Jim Woods and wife Jan, and Herb Woods and wife Arlene, daughter...

Mar 10, 2013

Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 10, 2013. She is survived by husband, Phillip Baiamonte of Albuquerque and sons Rob Baiamonte and wife Terry , their children Lander and Ben of Golidad, TX, Tom Baiamonte and son Zach of Albuquerque, Jim Baiamonte and wife Kim, their children Britt(her husband Kyle McMurray) and Brennan (financee Laura Lepley) of...

Mar 10, 2013

Age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died on Sunday, March 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Pauline Kuhlman; daughter, Sue Griffith and husband, Keith Griffith; son, Kim Kuhlmann of San Francisco, CA; grandson, Craig Griffith; granddaughter, Haley Kuhlmann of San Francisco; and great-grandson, Quinn Griffith. Mr. Kuhlmann was preceded in death by his...

Mar 9, 2013

Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013. She is survived by her son, William L. O'Neal and wife Pamela of El Paso, TX; her daughter, Barbara O'Neal of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Megan and Scott O'Neal; and her loving caregivers, Loretta Herrera, Glenda House, Bertha Velasquez, Mari-Cruz Montano and Stephanie...

Mar 9, 2013

PULLEY, GEORGE GRAFTON Age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 1971 passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3:07 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Vera Pulley; aunt, Dorothy McInnish; daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth Walker and spouse, Mike; step-daughter, Kimberly Nance and spouse, Adren; step-daughter, Kendra Matthews and spouse, Aaron; his grandchildren include, Jeremy and Heather Thompson, James...

Mar 9, 2013

Abel was born July 4, 1926 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Beatrice Zamora and sister, Mercedes Archibeque. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce; his sister, Kate (Epifanio) Mares; his children, Michael (Deborah) Zamora and Mary (Berwyn) Brown; and 14 grandchildren...

Mar 8, 2013

Mary J. Du Bois GutierrezAge 100, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. She is survived by one daughter Patricia I. Gutierrez of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudio and Anita DuBois; husband, Jose M. Gutierrez (Ginger); daughter, Sylvia A. Gutierrez; sister, Filomena Griego (Minnie); Robert DuBois, Frank Dubois, Charles DuBois, Paul DuBois,...

Mar 8, 2013

NABER, CLARENCE A.Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born in Mayville, Wisconsin. Mr. Naber served in the Korean War and received the Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth; four children; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; his brother Dr. Edward Naber and wife Marianne. Mr. Naber was...

Mar 8, 2013

Age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2013. Joe was born in Detroit, MI in 1918 to parents Harry and Ida Linver. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio, where he was graduated from the University of Toledo in 1939. At TU, he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, played intramural sports, and was a sports editor...

Mar 8, 2013

Mar 7, 2013

HEATH, MARY FRANCESAge 95, a resident of Bosque Farms, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Linda K. Heath and husband Bill Clayburgh of Bosque Farms, NM; son, David E. Heath and wife Shirin O'Gara of Alto, NM. Mrs. Heath was preceded in death by her husband Dean Heath and parents Jack and Crystal Spalding. Mary...

Mar 7, 2013

Tacho, age 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born May 18, 1941 to Reynaldo and Mabel Cordova in Tularosa, NM. He married Rosalie Aguilar in Tularosa, NM and eventually raised four children. Tacho most loved his family and was happiest when surrounded by his children, grandchildren and...