Obituaries

Lopez, Jesse G. Jesse G. Lopez, 87, born July 30, 1928. Our beloved father and grandfather left us on November 19, 2015, to join our beautiful mother, Delia, whom he dearly missed. Jesse was born in Albuquerque, NM to Leonides Lopez and Maria Gonzalez Lopez. Jesse lived his early years with his parents, six sisters, and brother in the railroad...

Samuel Robert Lewis, 87, and Viola Rosalie Lewis, 82, passed peacefully on May 11, 2013 in Cedar Crest/Albuquerque, NM. They are now eternally joined in the sight of God. Samuel and Viola were married 65 years ago on February 8, 1948, in Huntington Sta., NY. Samuel served in the US Navy Submarine Service during WWII. He was a lifetime member...

David Michael Wilson, 27, died at home on February 25, 2016. He was born September 13, 1988, in Forest Grove, Oregon to Richard Lee Wilson and Denise (Landry) Wilson. He graduated from Rio Rancho High School in 2007. In April of the same year, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and left for Camp Pendleton in June. He served...

Robert "Bob" Dean Becker, 93, from Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2017 from complications with COPD. Bob was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Shortly after graduation from Albuquerque High School in 1942, he eloped with his sweetheart, Geraldine Mable Hatcher to Los Lunas, NM and was married for 74 years. In 1944 he enlisted in the...

TERLESKY, JAMES "JIM" Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 2006, died Sunday, August 5, 2012. He is survived by his children, Matthew J. Terlesky and wife, Kristen of Albuquerque, NM, Pamela Fishman of Charlottesville, VA, Mark Terlesky and wife, Kathy of Charlottesville, VA, and Monica Kelly of Marshall, VA; seven grandchildren, Piper, Rowen, John, Cole, Sarah, Adam, and Randi;...

Douglas (Doug) James Stiebler PhD, MS, RD, B.A. (Psychology), B.S. (Business) died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, just a few weeks short of his 80th birthday. Doug was born to Alfred and Ardath Stiebler, in Chicago, Illinois who both passed away in 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Carole, and dear brother, Tom...

David T. Stout, age 68, left this earth for a new body in Heaven, Saturday, July 15, 2023. David was born 1955 in Lubbock, Texas, to Irene (Stewart) Stout and Wesley Stout. The family moved to Ft. Sumner, NM a few years later and David started school there. His dad was a truck driver and the family lived on...

Linda was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  She went to Denison University in Ohio, where she majored in economics and graduated with high honors.  Later, she was valedictorian of her MBA class.   In addition to studying, Linda also met her husband Joe in an art appreciation class during college. The two of them were married in...

Born in 1930, in Morgantown West Virginia, to parents Dorsey and Estelle Brannan, Mary Lou Edward was a child that knew struggle and perseverance. Growing up during the Great Depression taught Mary Lou to be frugal, to remain practical, and most importantly it taught her to never stop being generous, a quality that carried her all through her life....

Chase and Gail Stanfield passed away suddenly in October 2022.

Chase and Gail are survived by their children, Ashley, Austin, and Hunter; their parents, George and Jenean Stanfield, Steve and Diana Stevens, Cheri Weems; grandparents; extended family; and numerous friends.

A Celebration of their lives will be Monday, December 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH...

Wilma Jean Hall, a longtime Albuquerque resident and retired Veterans Hospital nurse, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was 88 and died of natural causes. Wilma was born in Springfield, Missouri, on Thursday, July 19, 1934, the only child of John and Faye Hall.

She enjoyed collecting Native American art, jewelry, and Hummel figurines. She loved...

Virginia (Ginny) McElyea (nee Ficek),  of Albuquerque passed away Monday, September 5, 2022. Devoted and loving mother of Susan (Paul) Kerstan and Nancy (Derek) Kerr of Albuquerque. Proud grandmother of Lacie Kerstan and great-grandmother of Violet Grace both of Albuquerque. Preceded in death by Billy Joe McElyea; parents, Frank and Theresa (nee Kolter) Ficek; siblings, Evelyn Barco, Walter Marshall,...

Shea, George E., age 77, A great believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, left us on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. George served in the USAF as E-4 sergeant after discharge he enrolled at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism earning a degree Master of Science in Journalism in 1974. He also held a degree Master of Arts....

Meisterling, Harold E., USAF, Colonel (Ret)

Harold “Hal” Meisterling, 81, USAF Colonel (retired) and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM; passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Harold was born in Peotone, IL to Alice Meisterling; growing up he enjoyed sports, farming and raising Duroc pigs.  Harold was the first in his family to graduate from college, graduating...

Mike Avila has gone home to God our Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 5th at 9:30 am at Holy Child Catholic Parish followed by Mass at 10am. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mike loved life, he was full of smiles, laughter, good conversation, and an optimist....

James Edwin Perner, born Thursday, April 28, 1938, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022. He left his earthly body, after a battle with Alzheimer’s, to live in Heaven and to be reunited with the love of his life, Adrienne. James was preceded in death by his lovely bride, Adrienne Miller Perner; his...

Clarence Max Wagner, DDS, and daughter, Lana Wagner Wagner - Max Wagner, 96 years old, passed away on November 27, 2021. Max graduated from Clovis High School, served in the United States Army in World War Two, and then attended the University of New Mexico and the University of Missouri. Kansas City School dentistry. He practiced in Albuquerque for...

Flora P. Padilla passed away peacefully at her home on December 2, 2021.  Flora is survived by her children, Richard Padilla, Danny Padilla and wife, Janet, Sheryl Padilla, Earl’s wife, Janice Simpson and husband, Jeff, JoAnn McCallister and husband, Danny, Yvette Roney and husband, Marvin.  She is also survived by her sister, Nica Chavez.  Flora is preceded in death...