Obituaries

Jan 31, 2013

LELA PEARL JACKSON, Age 95, resident of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She is survived by sons Richard Jackson of Albuquerque and Jerry Jackson and wife Linda of Edgewood; grandchildren Kristina Jackson, Ryan Jackson, crystal Carriueaux and husband, John, Adrian, Charlene, Amanda, Herman Jr., Christopher and William. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jackson was...

Jan 30, 2013

Jan 30, 2013

Born April 19, 1931 and died January 30, 2013. Maria is survived by her husband Cortez D. Loukes; son John L. Loukes; daughter Victoria E. Greene; son-in-law Dana K. Greene; grandson Ryan N. Schaeffer; granddaughter Nicole A. Schaeffer; sister Pavilta Sedillo; brother Juan Muniz; mother Victoria Saiz; and father Juan L. Muniz. She worked as a Dietician Aide at the...

Jan 29, 2013

New Mexico's most favorite "Uncle Cliff" transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on January 29, 2013 after a most adventurous 97 years. Born Carlis Clifford Hammond on March 9, 1915 in Clark County near Martinsville Illinois, he persevered in a farmer family of ten, growing up in a poverty not many today can even relate to. He...

Jan 29, 2013

TOMMY HAYES RUTHERFORDAge 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; daughter, Anna-Marie; and three sons, Johnny, Jason, and Jesse. Tommy served in the Marines, Army, and Navy. He retired from the United States Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He was a highly decorated veteran that served two...

Jan 29, 2013

Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He is survived by wife, Shirley LeMaire; daughter, Michelle (Milton) LeMaire; son, Learde (Susan) LeMaire; grandson, Blaque LeMaire; granddaughter, Bailee LeMaire; cousin, Mildred Schultz of NY. He was a member of The Albuquerque TIPS Club. He served in the Army Special Service Forces in WWII. Services will be held...

Jan 29, 2013

Jan 28, 2013

Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, returned to God, Monday, January 28, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Francisco Antonio Miranda and wife, Antonieta Medina and Johnny Aragon; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Madeline Miranda; and brother, Arturo Cordova and wife, Linda. Private services were held.

Jan 28, 2013

Age 53, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away with her family at her side, Monday, January 28, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Daniel D. Currier; her son, Douglas Currier; her daughter, Lisa S. Currier; her parents, Richard and Anna Faye Davisson; two brothers, Richard Davisson and wife, Phyliss, Deric Davisson and wife, Mari Lynn and...

Jan 28, 2013

Age 83, of Los Alamos died Jan. 28, 2013 at the University of New Mexico Medical Center of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Tisinger was born on Oct. 26, l929 in Harrisonburg, Va., the son of the late Richard M. and Irma O. Tisinger. His early childhood was spent in Phoenix where his father was in the Department of the Interior. During...

Jan 28, 2013

GLORIA ERLINDA (VALDEZ) SANDOVALAge 70, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away at 8:25 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013, at home after a battle with kidney cancer. Gloria was born in Raton on April 25, 1942, to Paul and Lillie (Guillen) Valdez. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt, Lucy Trujillo; uncle, Carlos Trujillo and brothers, Marcello Valdez and...

Jan 27, 2013

GOWENS, NORMA JEAN (GRANA)Born September 22, 1935 went home to our Lord on January 27, 2013. She was born in Gilmore, Texas to Norman and Ruth Stokes. Jean was a selfless servant of God who touched many lives and was loved by many. Jean was an amazing woman who loved her family unconditionally and was equally loved in return. Anyone...

Jan 27, 2013

Sophie was born May 15, 1922, to Croatian immigrant parents, George and Philipina Bubany, in Gallup, New Mexico. She was raised in Gallup with two brothers, graduated from Cathedral of the Sacred Heart High School and attended Loretto Heights College in Denver before moving to Albuquerque to pursue a secretarial course. While studying for her certificate she lived in a...

Jan 27, 2013

Age 89, born on October 20, 1923, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Gloria; son, David Sanchez; daughter, Cindy Sanchez; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Quesada, Helen Samuedo and Josephine Kreegan; and many family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul...

Jan 27, 2013

KIRKWOOD, PATRICIA R.Age 82, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, formerly of Mt Prospect, IL passed away peacefully at her home in New Mexico. Heaven greeted her Sunday, January 27, 2013. She was born November 5, 1930. Patricia is survived by her children; Arthur and wife, Ysabel, Eggert Jr, James and wife Peg Eggert, Thomas and wife Mary Eggert, Leanne and...

Jan 27, 2013

Today we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and best friend. Linda was relieved of her pain January 27, 2013 after a valiant and dignified battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her son Gregory. Surviving are her husband of 45 years James; son, Kevin and wife Emily; daughter, Ashley; three grandchildren, who were the...

Jan 26, 2013

NIGREY, CAROL ANNOur beloved wife, mother, and grandmother unexpectedly was called to eternal life on Saturday, January 26, 2013 due to congestive heart failure at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Carol Nigrey was born on December 19, 1940 in Philadelphia to Thomas and Eleanor McDermott. She was the oldest child in a family of two sisters, Catherine McDermott and Susan...

Jan 26, 2013

Age 78, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Donald was the son to Charles Wayne Moberly and Lois Beatrice Massey Guffey and was born in Ada, Oklahoma in July of 1934. Donald married his beloved wife, Myrna Ruth Sylvester Moberly, August 28, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Moberly; children, Robert (Bob) Moberly...

Jan 26, 2013

Michael Lazarus, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 26, 2013 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Lazarus Coughenour and father, Eugene Lazarus, and best friend, Chuck Vickers. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy P. Lazarus and sister, Barbara Lazarus, both of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his...

Jan 26, 2013

STALEY, HUGH CAMPBELLAge 61, of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2013 while on a winter outing in his beloved mountains. Hugh was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 8, 1951, and grew up in Providence and Saunderstown, RI. His parents were Margaret Campbell Staley and Andrew Staley. Hugh is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy...