Obituaries

Jul 24, 2012

MAURICE ERWIN KEEKER - Age 76, of Albuquerque, died on July 24, 2012. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Ames, Iowa. Maury graduated from Ames High School in 1953 and received a BS in Engineering at Iowa State University in 1958. He married his wife Ann in 1957 and they lived together in the Midwest before relocating to...

Jul 24, 2012

SALLY ANN GARNER TUCKERPassed away peacefully on July 24, 2012. She led a long and productive life, and lived to be 95 years old. She was born on April 17, 1917, in Ranger, Texas, to Marvin Edgar and Tellie Garner. She was the 7th of nine children. She served as a nurse in the Army Air Force during World War...

Jul 24, 2012

VIRGINIA MADRIDWas born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, on July 3, 1927, to Alfonso and Kina Sanchez, and left this world to be with the LORD on July 24, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Irene Ricca, and by her husband of 59 years, Tony Madrid, whom she lovingly called "Honito."...

Jul 24, 2012

CHRISTINE C. BUCKLERAge 57, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Tim Buckler; her mom, Dorothy Gutierrez; brother, John Gutierrez and his wife Liz; sisters, Gerri Campbell and her husband Christopher, Evelyn DeCosta and her husband Dwayne, and Becky Flores; brothers...

Jul 23, 2012

DO, XUYEN February 25, 1931 - July 23, 2012 Wanting a better future for his young family, Xuyen Do moved his family to United States in 1975. He was a selfless man who put his family first, made many sacrifices and was dedicated to provide his family with a bright future. For most of his years in Albuquerque, he worked...

Jul 23, 2012

EDEN, WALTER R. Age 86, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. He is survived by Myra Eden; their children: son, Lonnie Eden and his wife, Mary Ann of San Jose, IL; daughter, Judy Weddington of Albuquerque, NM; and daughter, Vicki Wilkinson and husband, Gary of Placitas, NM; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard (Barbara) Eden of MN...

Jul 23, 2012

PAULINE (SANTILLANES) FRANCISCOPassed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, NM at age 45 after an 18 month battle with cancer. Pauline was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Pauline was born February 11, 1967 in Albuquerque, NM and was raised in Alameda, NM. Pauline graduated from Cibola High School in 1986. She worked as a Data...

Jul 22, 2012

ANTHONY JOSEPH "TONY" HARDYBorn in Montebello, CA in 1958, now age 53, he was a longtime resident of Albuquerque since 1970. He went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. He was so strong to endure the chemo, radiation, and surgery of pancreatic cancer since Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. Tony won his battle,...

Jul 22, 2012

Helen Lucia Baczek, born November 22, 1921, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2012. She is survived by children, Colleen McNamara and husband Gil Libby, Frank Baczek and wife Thane, Greg Baczek, Nancy Baczek and husband Paul Cheney, Mark Baczek, Tony Baczek and wife Charlene, Joanna Baczek, and Mary Reith and husband John; grandchildren, David...

Jul 22, 2012

Howard James Freeman, Jr., our, warrior, husband and father gave his final salute to family, friends and country on July 22, 2012. Howard quietly left us to take up his new assignment with the other shining stars in God's Heaven. Howard "Howie" came to us on October 16, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland; the son of Howard James Freeman and Edna...

Jul 21, 2012

FEGETTE, EUGENIA DAWN Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, July 21, 2012. She is survived by her beloved partner of 51 years, Rose Tagtmeyer; brother, Nathan Fegette; nephew, Tim Fegette and wife, Virginia; other relatives and dear friends Jamie Searcy, Alice Trabaudo and Beth Pinkerton. Eugenia was the fourth of five children. She graduated from Oglesby High School...

Jul 21, 2012

Ord, Mary Elizabeth Technical Sergeant Mary E. Ord, USAF, of Edgewood New Mexico passed away on July 21, 2012. "Liz" is survived by her Father Jonathan Ord, Sister Cindy Ord, Stepmother Susan Ord, and stepsons Matthew and Michael. She was awarded many honors including the United States Air Force Commendation Medal, with an Oak Leaf Cluster for Meritorious Service. Should...

Jul 21, 2012

WOODS, ROBERT OWEN 8/28/47-7/21/12 Bob, Beefy, The Captain set sail for his next adventure after a battle with lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Barby, son George and his wife Sonya. He is also survived by his sibblings Dennis Woods (Jane), Ruthann Woods, Howard Woods (Diane), Maribeth Laime (Ben) and Helen Madrid (Roger) as well as...

Jul 21, 2012

Delia C. Jaramillo, age 83, of Dubuque and formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Stonehill Franciscan Services Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa where she lived with dementia for the past two years. Friends and relatives may call from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at French Funeral Home on Wyoming Blvd. in...

Jul 21, 2012

ROBINSON, CAROLYN MAYEAge 74, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, following an extended illness. Carolyn is survived by three children, Dale Robinson and wife, Dana, of Indianapolis, Indiana, Rhonda Wineland and husband, Adrian, of Albuquerque, and Michael Robinson, of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Keith Robinson, Bryce Robinson and wife, Christina, Rebekah Spreter and husband, Matt, and Stephen Wineland and wife, Kacey; and...

Jul 21, 2012

LANG, JAMES JOHN Age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Jim was born to James and Rose Lang in Chicago, IL, on August 25, 1929, where he later attended Illinois Institute of Technology, receiving a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1951 he joined the staff of Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque where he worked for 39...

Jul 20, 2012

MILLER, RALPH TROY Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1937, died July 20, 2012. He is survived by his children and spouses: Roy Miller of Farmington, NM; S. Troy Miller of Collegeville, PA; Jo Ann FitzPatrick of Alb. NM; R. Dan Miller and wife Carol of Las Vegas, NM; John Abbott and wife Cathy of Alb., NM. He is...

Jul 20, 2012

Jul 20, 2012

JOHN N. MESSERLIAge 89, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Friday, July 20, 2012. He is survived by wife, Martha M. Messerli; children, Kathy Pelletier and husband Bob, David J. Messerli and wife, Deanna, daughter, Mary Lujan and husband, Jim, daughter, Jerry Messerli; grandchildren, Tracy Sims and husband, John, Matthew Pelletier and wife, Leah, Sam Messerli and wife, Sabrina, Kayla...

Jul 19, 2012

OGLE, MAJOR JOHN D. OGLE (US ARMY RET.)Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, July 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gwen Ogle; sons, Kirk D. Olge, Rory J. Ogle; grandson, John E.S. Ogle and two cats. Major Ogle was preceded in death by his father, Clair E. Ogle; mother, Mildred Alice Ogle and...