Obituaries

Jul 13, 2012

SANCHEZ, GEORGE L.Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, July 13, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha V. Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Veronica Bernal and husband Robert of Aurora, CO, son, Gerald Sanchez and wife Lori of Albuquerque. He is also survived by seven loving grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Mr. Sanchez...

Jul 12, 2012

DeMARTE, MARTIN B.Age 92 a resident of Tijeras since 2003, longtime resident of Norwalk and Ridgefield Connecticut, died Wednesday, July 12, 2012. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine DeMarte, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He is survived by his children, Martin DeMarte and wife, Elaine of Plymouth Minnesota, and Jean Maurice and husband, James of Tijeras, New...

Jul 12, 2012

Nellie Grey Meyers, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 22 years, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Walter F. Meyers Jr.; son, Jeffrey Meyers and wife, Pam; daughters, Mary Margaret Meyers-Walker and husband, Chip, Nela Faddis and husband, Tom, Roxanna Meyers and husband, Stanley Mount, and Monica Meyers and husband, Joe...

Jul 12, 2012

WEAVER, LYMAN "BUD"Lyman "Bud" Weaver wanted to have his obituary say only "The old geezer croaked," but his life should be shared. He was a resident of Albuquerque from 1945 until he passed away on July 12, 2012. He was born in Theodore, Alabama, in 1924, a farm boy who got his first shoes in high school. At age 18,...

Jul 11, 2012

BROUILLETTE, RICHARD J.Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary; children, Tom and wife Shelly, John, Jeanne, and Richard; grandchildren, Sarah Chovanec, Isabell and Olivia Brouillette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurille and Mary Brouillette; siblings, Margaret Murphy, Patrick Brouillette, Helen...

Jul 11, 2012

Age 88, born in the Pan Handle of Oklahoma on a ranch near the Texas border to David F. Brinkley and Hazel Marie Murphy Brinkley. He passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The fourth of five children, Pat was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, Thomas Ace, Tom's wife, Alice and older sister, Frankie Marie. Survivors include...

Jul 11, 2012

JANET ELAINE BOWMANAge 70, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Janet was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. She is survived by her sons, William and wife Laura Bowman, and Mark Edward Bowman and Teresa; special friend, Robert N. Hall; grandchildren, Eleanor, Brandie, Noah, Lucas, Mark, Benjamin, Liam, Denver and Blake Bowman, and Victoria and Marie LaBrake; two...

Jul 10, 2012

MANUEL JUAN SANCHEZ Age 95, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2012. He was born in Ocate, New Mexico, Mora County to Pedro O. Sanchez and Filomena Duran Sanchez. Manuel was a hard worker and thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors. One of his first jobs was working as a ranch hand at the...

Jul 9, 2012

Elsie was born August 18, 1920 outside Ottawa, Ontario. She and her brother, Al, and sister, Florence, lived with their parents, Russell and Ethel Reaume, on their grandfather's farm. They moved to Detroit when Elsie was five. She loved sports: basketball, softball, baseball, and (when her mom wasn't looking) hockey. During WWII, Elsie joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps. After...

Jul 9, 2012

Robert E. Barton, Sr. Age 78, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. He is survived by son, Robert (Cheryll) Barton Jr.; daughter, Regina (Norman) Barton, daughter, Patricia (Alfonso) Baca; 9 grandchildren, Jason Baca, Marc Baca, Paul Baca, Joshua Barton-Lujan, Amy Lyn Adelseck, Pamela Barton, Michelle Mulligan, Jamie Giron, Jeremy Barton and 11 great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2012

Jul 9, 2012

ANTONIO "TONY" JUAN CONTRERASTony, age 23, died unexpectedly Monday, July 9, 2012 due to a tragic car accident. He is survived by his mother, Adela Lopez; brothers, John Paul, Nathaniel, Vincent and Joshua Lopez; sisters, Audrey Lopez, Shawna and Yvonne Contreras; grandmother, Maggie Delgado; grandmother, Peggy Russell; uncle, Tim Delgado; grandparents, Willie and Patsy Lopez; and many other relatives and...

Jul 9, 2012

Mary Sais Hill, July 22, 1920 to July 9, 2012 was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hill Jr. and daughter, Vivian May Vaughn. Mrs. Hill is survived by daughter, Mary Hill Atkerson; son, Thomas James Hill and wife, Patti; daughter, Lindy Messier and husband, Carl; and son-in-law Harold G. Vaughn. Mary has 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and...

Jul 8, 2012

John Laurence "Jack" Rust was born in Bloomington, Illinois in 1925 and passed away on July 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Laurence A. Rust and Bernice Brown Rust; stepmother Mary Franklin Rust; and his two brothers, Laurence A. Rust Jr. and David E. Rust. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Donna;...

Jul 8, 2012

Cormier, Robert E. Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret)Bob, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2012 in the presence of his children, after receiving the Last Rites of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; their seven children; their eight grandchildren; and their great-grandson; almost all of whom live in Albuquerque. Bob was born in Waltham,...

Jul 8, 2012

GERTRUDE B. STEPHENS1922-2012 Age 90, a retiree of Sandia National Labs, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 8, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. Gertrude was kind, caring and generous to everyone who knew her; she was lovingly known to many as GG. She enjoyed shopping and collecting turquoise jewelry. She also enjoyed reading mysteries' and eating at Milly's Restaurant...

Jul 7, 2012

BEWLEY, ROYCE RAY Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012. Royce was born in Foss, OK, on November 9, 1923 to Winton and Delma Bewley. The family moved to Arapaho, OK, when Royce was in the ninth grade where he graduated in 1941. He attended the Southwestern State College until he was...

Jul 7, 2012

THOMAS, GEORGE L.A long time resident of Albuquerque, entered into rest after a long battle with Alzheimer's, on July 7, 2012. George was born on January 10, 1929 in Batesville, AR to the union of George W. and Ruth L. Thomas. His family moved to Albuquerque in the late 1940's. He attended Bethany Nazarene University and The University of New...

Jul 7, 2012

GARCIA, JUANITO Age 89, was born to Atanacio and Lucia Garcia in Carnuel, NM, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2012. He is survived by seven children, Judy Gutierrez and husband, Eddie, Carmela Gabaldon and husband, Harold, Gilbert Garcia and girlfriend, Angela, Elmer Garcia and wife, Angela, Felipe Garcia and wife, Patsy, Debby Mora and husband,...

Jul 7, 2012

REV. ALFREDO MORALES LUGOPassed away Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born in Yoakum, TX on February 11, 1931 to Antonio Lugo and Rita Morales Lugo. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Freddy and Anthony; and grandson, Kayden. Fred graduated from Yoakum High School, and received a football scholarship from Corpus Christi College where he earned his...