Age 66, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 17, 1946 to Jay and Myrtle (Borchert) Smith. Following Michael's graduation from high school, he joined the United States Army and served in Korea with the 5761st Signal Corps and honorably discharged in March 1967. Michael had a...
At 1:15, Friday, February 15, our beloved Mother, Jerry Martinez, entered the Kingdom of God. Jerry was born on June 13, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Tom Martinez and her sweet Mother, Lillian Jones. Jerry was loved by many who often visited her gift shop, Grandma's Attic, in Cedar Crest. Jerry is...
GEORGE SOTERIOS POULOSBorn on October 23, 1915, in Lasteika, Greece, Mr. Poulos passed away on February 14, 2013. He immigrated to the United States in 1927 and settled in North Platte, Nebraska, to live with an uncle, Sam Poulos, before moving to Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie S. Poulos, who died on December 5, 2000....
Age 76, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died February 14, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Walter (Tommy) Thompson; daughter, Glennys Elliott and husband, Rusty Elliott of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Brandon Weems and wife, Tanya, Chris Elliott and wife Kenza, Preston Weems and fiancé, Lauren Mangels, Laura Landis and husband, Parker; great-grandchildren; Samuel, Willow, and Knox Landis, Keely, Claire,...
Age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed Thursday, February 14, 2013. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Pasquale Izzi; son, Carmine and wife Jenine Lepera Izzi; daughters, Rosa Izzi and Josephine Izzi; sister, Rosa; brothers, Antonio and Giovanni, all residing in Italy; and many nieces and nephews in Italy, New York and Albuquerque. Mrs. Izzi was preceded...
A 42-year New Mexico resident and teacher passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013, after a long struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease. Richard met his wife of 44 years, Theresa M. Isaacson, in Biloxi Mississippi at their Officer Basic Course. Both served during the Vietnam Conflict and were able to travel to Europe during their active...
DEVOTI, RUTH LYNNAge 57, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico on August 22, 1955. She left behind her loving husband of 30 years, Donald Devoti; three children; Marisa, Dante, and Adriana Devoti, and future son-in-law, Matthew Mirabal. She is survived by her father, Retired Senator Lidio Rainaldi Sr., mother, Helen Rainaldi, and brother,...
Lucile Shear Fisher, age 97, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was born October 21, 1915 in Waco, TX to Cecil C. Shear and Frances B. Douglass. She was a twin to Frances (Shear) Hart and had an older sister, Kathleen (Shear) Gilmore, and an older brother, James Shear. All predeceased her, as did her...
SALAZAR, FRIEDA PENALoving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Frieda Pena Salazar passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 12, 2013 at La Vida Llena following a brief illness. She was 88. Frieda was one of eight children born in San Mateo, New Mexico to the late Rafael and Rosita Pena. Her last surviving sibling is Margaret Garcia of Costa Mesa,...
1927 - 201385 years old went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia; parents Gilbert and Bernadette Severinghaus; sister Marilyn Sweetland; and son Jeffrey Severinghaus. He is survived by brother Richard Severinghaus and wife Diane; sons Tom Severinghaus and wife Beverly, Daniel Severinghaus and wife Beverlee; and daughter-in-law...
Tulio Estrada MD, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 2000, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He is survived by his children, Patricia Estrada of New Orleans, LA, Tina Stacy and husband, Mark Stacy of Durham, NC, Dan Estrada and wife, Debbie Estrada of Albuquerque, NM, Vicky Estrada-Bustillo and husband, Juan Bustillo of Albuquerque, NM, and Nancy...
Barbara Lou Hickey, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She is survived by her three daughters Karen Hickey Vernon of Albuquerque, NM, June Smith and Alice Ferrari and seven grandchildren. Barbara was a teacher and Librarian and graduated from Northern Illinois University. She resided in Illinois, Florida and New Mexico. She was preceded in death by...
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Frieda Pena Salazar passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 12, 2013 at La Vida Llena following a brief illness. She was 88. Frieda was one of eight children born in San Mateo, New Mexico to the late Rafael and Rosita Pena. Her last surviving sibling is Margaret Garcia of Costa Mesa, California. Frieda...
Age 89, a ten-year resident of Albuquerque and long-time resident of Taos, went to peaceful glory with our LORD Jesus Christ on Monday night, February 11, 2013. Survivors include two sons and one daughter, Ray and Joniva Mondragon of Albuquerque and Louis, wife Junko, and daughter Emi Mondragon of Placitas; two brothers, J.B. Martinez and wife Lucie of Taos and...
Age 88, the greatest father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. Jack was born March 20, 1924, one of three sons of Axel and Nora Anderson of Iola, Kansas. A veteran of WWII, he was a Navy fighter pilot flying the F4U Corsair off the aircraft carrier Intrepid. He later served in the Korean War as a...
MORRIS, SIGFINNA (FINNA)Age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, passed away February 11, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Denny Martin and wife Julie of Tustin,CA., James D Morris and wife June of Apache Junction, AZ, Michael Morris and wife Linda of Ruidoso,NM; daughter, Patricia Stevenson of Albuquerque,NM; daughter-in-law Kay Morris of PalmBay, FL.; 21 grandchildren,19 great grandchildren...
John was born in Elmhurst, NY on July 2, 1924. He died on February 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his son, Dr. James Wilkie and wife, Susan Andrews; his daughter, Jane J. Wilkie and husband Peter Olsho; granddaughter, Jessica Wilkie; grandsons, Capt. Alex Wilkie and wife Irina, Andrew Wilkie and wife Samantha, and Steven Wilkie; and...
Age 58, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He is survived by his son, John Elliot Stermer Ogle of Albuquerque, NM, mother, Gwen Ogle of Albuquerque, NM and brother, Kirk David Ogle of Walcott, CO. He was recently preceded in death by his father, John D. Ogle. Rory was always interested in the Boy Scouts and...
Rob passed away February 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he is survived by his beloved kindred spirit, Linda Hill, and her children, Coby, Lindsey, and Jay Wikselaar. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky December 11, 1953 and is there survived by his mother, Darlene Schroeder; brother, Dean and his wife, Luann; nephews, Ben and Daniel; and countless friends....
Age 86, a longtime resident of Grants, died Saturday, February 9, 2013. She and her husband, Orion, were active in many community organizations in Grants for over 60 years. She was a long time member of P.E.O. and was an avid china painter. She loved to travel and enjoyed all that life had to offer. She is survived by her...