Obituaries

Peggy Miller

Peggy Miller

May 18, 2018

Peggy Miller, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born in Albuquerque, NM and was 70 years old when she died. She was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and the ASPCA.

  Peggy graduated from Highland High School in 1965 and then...

Eraclio Steve Padilla

Eraclio Steve Padilla

May 17, 2018

Eraclio Steve Padilla, 85, a resident of Quemado, NM passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Socorro, NM. He was born November 14, 1932 in Quemado, NM to Salomon and Josefita (Chavez) Padilla. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Church in Quemado. Eraclio's care has been...

Bill G. Eastham

Bill G. Eastham

May 17, 2018

Bill G. Eastham, 87, known to friends as “Mr. Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2018. 

Mr. Bill majored in journalism at Indiana University graduating with a BA degree in 1953.   He served two years as Quartermaster US Army.  Other talents and jobs were journeyman typesetter, fine finish carpenter, farm editor and journalist for various Michigan newspapers...

Roy Howard

Roy Howard

May 16, 2018

Howard, Roy

After a short battle with cancer, Roy left this earth on May 16, 2018. Blessed with 81 years, he used them to enrich the lives of his family, friends and neighbors. Roy could always be counted on for solid advice, a helping hand and a good joke. He loved playing music, spending time at the lake, growing delicious...

Thomas "Tom" Klingenhagen

Thomas "Tom" Klingenhagen

May 16, 2018

KLINGENHAGEN, Thomas “Tom” G., age 71, of Tijeras, NM, our loving Father, Grandfather and Brother passed away on May 16, 2018, due to an extended illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Webb and Ann Klingenhagen.

He is survived by his two daughters, Terese Montoya and husband Ronald of Las Vegas, NM and Nicole Gallegos and husband Ron...

R. Darrell Broker

R. Darrell Broker

May 15, 2018

R. Darrell Broker

Darrell Broker, 81, a 45+ year resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  Darrell was preceded in death by his mother – Ruth Broker, father – Rudolph Broker, sister – Darrath Funk, and brother – Dwayne Broker. Darrell is survived by a daughter, two nieces, and three nephews.  Born in Fairmont, Minnesota in 1936,...

Dolores "Dee" M Goin

Dolores "Dee" M Goin

May 14, 2018

Dolores "Dee" M. Goin

Age 86, was embraced by our Lord Jesus Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO on May 25, 1931, to Walter Moredock and Emily Moredock.  Dee M. Goin was preceded in death by her sons, Rich Goin and Steve Goin; daughter:  Julie Anne Goin and parents Walt and Emma Moredock.  Dee is...

Angela B Khader

Angela B Khader

May 13, 2018

Angela B. Khader

Age 83, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born in Jerusalem on April 26, 1935 and raised in Argentina. Angela owned and operated Ali Baba Restaurant, and Middle East Bakery, for many years. Also owners of G&T Auto since 1986 and currently is run by family members.  Angela is survived by her three children; Tony...

Melvin "Merl" McKinley

Melvin "Merl" McKinley

May 12, 2018

McKinley, Melvin "Merl"

Age 76, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born in Carbon, IA on June 26, 1941, to Dale and Della McKinely.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step father, Charlie Coy.

Melvin is survived by wife, Joyce McKinley; daughters, Darci (Doug) Richter, Dori (Greg) Hampel, Pam (Fred) Romero, Patty Philby, Ann (Jim)...

Daisy Cobbs

Daisy Cobbs

May 11, 2018

Daisy Mae Cobbs was born to Earl and Daisy Bogan Tait on  December 22, 1930. Daisy and Myron Perry Raised five boys in Detroit, Michigan before his demise. Years later she happily married William (Bill) Cobbs. Both husbands preceded her in death as did her (Mother) Daisy Bogan, (father) Earl Tait, (Brother) Leon, (Sister) Sandra, (Favorite Brother-In-Law) Cokie Garrett, (Oldest...

Gael McDonough

Gael McDonough

May 10, 2018

Gael McDonough, at the age of 57, passed away in her home in Albuquerque, NM on May 10th, 2018.

Gael blessed her parents, Henry J. and Eunice McLaughlin in Woburn, Massachusetts on July 29, 1960. It was there that she would go on to graduate from Woburn Senior High School class of 1978.

She was preceded in death by her...

Alimohamed Sachedina

Alimohamed Sachedina

May 10, 2018

Alimohamed Sachedina

  Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend   passed away on 10 May 2018 at the age of 67.   He was born in Soroti, Uganda Africa.  Studied at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO.    He worked in the Aeronautical Engineering industry   and was employed at McDonnell Douglas...

Frances McKay

Frances McKay

May 7, 2018

McKay, Frances

Age 100, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. She was born in Ashtabula, OH on August 29, 1917, to John and Eva McKay.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Cox and Jean Swann; niece, Helen Le Bel.

Frances is survived by her niece, Carolyn (Dwight) Newell of Albuquerque, NM; nephew, Jim (Joan) Swann of...

Phyllis B. Norman

Phyllis B. Norman

May 7, 2018

Phyllis Benzel Line Norman was born October 25, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was predeceased by her parents Philip James Line and Rose Mary Benzel Line, husband of sixty years Lester Ralph Norman and her dog Gracie.  At the time of her death, she was 93, still lived on her own with a sharp mind, did her own grocery shopping...

Arturo G. Garcia

Arturo G. Garcia

May 6, 2018

Garcia, Arturo G.

Age 83, born November 28, 1934, and passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Arturo was a very loving and hard-working man who learned at a very early age to be self-sufficient. He loved hunting, being outdoors, telling the stories of his life and sharing bits and pieces of his struggles and achievements. He loved his companion Kinney...

Billy B. Patten

Billy B. Patten

May 5, 2018

 

Husband, Father, Provider, Protector, and Teacher.  We honor Billy B. Patten with these attributes as he passed on May 5, 2018.  He passed in his home of almost 60 years living with Stephani Patten.  Born during the depression in Ada, Oklahoma.  He was the elder brother of two sons by William C. and Rema Patten.  At age 11, the...

Ruben Savedra

Ruben Savedra

May 5, 2018

 

Savedra, Ruben

Age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Polvadera, NM on February 20, 1932, to Andres and Guadalupe Giron Savedra.

Ruben graduated from Socorro High School and began his career of serving his community. He was a board member of the New Mexico Association of Counties, the Bank...