Obituaries

Sep 19, 2012

ROMERO, CELIA G.Age 94, passed away on September 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, J. Mike Romero. Celia was born in La Joya, NM, on February 9, 1918, to Beltran Baca (BB) Griego and Elvira Chavez. She grew up in Belen, NM. Celia attended UNM and Highlands University, receiving her Bachelors and Masters...

Sep 19, 2012

PARNALL, ANGELINA MACRIOn September 19, 2012, Angelina Macri Parnall, passed away as gently as she had always lived. She had just celebrated her 94th birthday with her family and friends, whom she loved and cherished every day of her life. Angelina was born on September 8, 1918, in Rochester New York, to her mother, Caroline Mauro Macri and her father,...

Sep 19, 2012

Age 95, a lifelong resident Albuquerque, entered into eternal peace Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was surrounded by her family when she was called to our Heavenly Father. Sylvia was born to Vicenta Romero and Herminio Rodarte and was the last of the Rodarte clan of four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...

Sep 19, 2012

Age 79, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife. Tommy was born in Taos, NM on August 11, 1933 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie; her son, Bobby, his children , April, Tommy, Danny, and Cheri; and six...

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Elizabeth (Jean) Scott-Johnson passed away quietly Tuesday, September 18, 2012 with her family at her side after a ten year fight against leukemia. Jean was born January 11, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Eidson Passmore and her father, Walter Eidson; her husband, Jack C. Scott and second husband, Jacob E. Johnson....

Sep 18, 2012

SMITH, OLIVE W. Age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 2004, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth S. Becker of Bucksport, ME, Donald W. Smith and wife, Lucy Crane of Albuquerque, NM, and Kerry L. Woelfel and husband, Kevin of Haverhill, MA; grandchildren Mark Becker and wife, Amanda, Stacy Becker and husband, Jae Kim,...

Sep 18, 2012

Jerry passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday September 18, 2012. Cancer took his life after a very short 4 month battle. Jerry was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1974. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois by his father Alfred Umprovitch and mother Stephanie Umprovitch. He had 6 brothers. Jerry is survived by his wife...

Sep 18, 2012

FRANTZ, KAYAge 81, of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Kay was born in Athabasca, Alberta, Canada. She moved to Albuquerque where she met and married Sam in 1961. She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Sam and wife, Laura of Charlotte, NC, Crystal of Albuquerque, and Robert and...

Sep 18, 2012

GARCIA, IDALIA Age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, has been received by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 after a long illness. She is survived by her sons, Ed Figueroa and Pedro Morales of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Domingo Garcia and Miguel Garcia; grandchildren Melinda Morales, Pedro A. Morales, Pedro E. Morales and Tyree Figueroa; great-grandchildren,...

Sep 18, 2012

HASSE, CALVIN HAROLD Age 88, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at home. He is survived by his children; Sheryl (Kevin) Skelton, Harold Hasse, Thomas (Teresa) Hasse, Judy (Ray) Fish and Mike Hasse; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Hasse and sisters, Betty Lou Stephens and Rose Anne (Clint) Hurd. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife of...

Sep 17, 2012

Age 84, a resident of Peralta and formerly of Albuquerque, died Monday, September 17, 2012. He is survived by his son, Abie Marquez and wife, Liz; daughters, Nadine Marquez and Jocelyn Betzen; grandchildren, Erika, Jackie, Tim, Veronica, and Kira; great-grandchildren, Harlan, Skyler, and Zena; brother, Chris Lopez and wife, Trinnie; and sister, Ida Valdez. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 17, 2012

Sep 17, 2012

Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 after a long illness with her family around her. She was the cherished wife of Julian Yerbich for 63 years. Margie was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed everyday. Margie was a talented artist and she loved reading and playing bingo. She is survived...

Sep 17, 2012

RICHARD, MAURICE EDMUND Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, September 17, 2012. He is survived by daughter, Alice Gibson and husband, Michael of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Alphonse Richard; and mother, Martha Celia Richard. Maurice was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. He served his country proudly during WWII...

Sep 16, 2012

Age 74, a resident of Albuquerque and native of El Paso, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Josefina Silvas; sons, Arturo Silvas and Israel Silvas; daughters, Joann Moralez and Adriana Giron; grandchildren, Jesse Sandoval, Josiah Moralez, Abigail Silvas and Gabrielle Giron. Ramon was a member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette in Albuquerque, NM...

Sep 16, 2012

TEWES, ERWARD H. "CHIC"Age 97, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his children, Erward R. "Buzz" Tewes and wife, Pauline, Janet Jastram and husband, Jonathan; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Mr. Tewes was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Leona; his daughter, Nancy Claypool; and...

Sep 16, 2012

Age 28, a resident of Albuquerque since 2006, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his brother, Kevyn II and his wife, Jane of Martin, MI; sister, Jessica of Lansing, MI; niece, Kaeleea; and parents, Kevyn and Anita of Wayland, MI. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Millard Welsheimer and grandmother, Elisse Schweifler. Marcus was a...

Sep 16, 2012

BENTLEY, CHARLES W.Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by his son, Kenneth L. Bentley of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Bentley was preceded in death by his daughter, Charlotte Looney-Bentley; his wife, Joyce A. Bentley; his parents, Charles W. Sr. & Georgette Bentley. Services will be held on September 24, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at...

Sep 16, 2012

Frank Leon Gutierrez went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2012. He was 86 years old. After serving in the US Navy in the Pacific theater in WWII, Frank worked first as a machinist and then as Supervising Equipment Engineer in the Concentrated Work Equipment Division for the entire Santa Fe Railroad system until his retirement. Frank...

Sep 16, 2012

RYAN, MAJOR DONALD A., US Army, Ret'dAge 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. He is survived by wife, of 50 years, Kiyomi Ryan; children, Alton A. Ryan and wife, Michelle of Marietta, GA, Norman J. Ryan and wife, Grace of Puyallup, WA, Frances M. Radomski and husband, Tim of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren, Kristina Franklin, Patricia Shady,...