Obituaries

May 17, 2017

Hollins, Francis Stewart Age 73, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born on July 2, 1943 at Langley Field, Virginia.  He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and then Northrup University earning a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering. He also earned an MBA from Santa Clara University. Stewart enjoyed writing fiction novels. He is preceded in...

May 16, 2017

Apodaca, Lonnie A. Age 65, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born  in Socorro, NM on August 10, 1951 to Cruzito and Josephina Zamora Apodaca. At the age of 11, his family moved to Albuquerque, NM. After attending school at Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque, Lonnie moved back to his hometown of Socorro. He was employed with A...

May 16, 2017

Sister Iliana Valdes, O.P. was born in Havana Cuba in 1944. She died on May 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a Dominican Sister for 54 years. During the political upheaval in Cuba, she was one of thousands of unaccompanied minors to arrive in Florida at the age of 15.Sister Iliana ministered at Dominican Retreat Houses in Miami,...

May 15, 2017

Flores, Clora Aranda Age 87, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born in Golden, NM on January 27, 1930, to Tiofilo and Eufelia Aranda. Clora was a member of Kirtland PWOC Bible study. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her.She was preceded in death by her husband, Benito Flores; son Jerry Flores and parents. Clora...

May 15, 2017

LOUIS F. PALOMBOAge 91 – OCEANPORTLouis F. Palombo, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017.He was born in the Bronx, NY, and moved with his family to Long Branch during his teen years. Louis married Rita Dilger, the love of his life, in 1948 and they lived with their family in Oceanport for 33...

May 15, 2017

Berry, Anita Jo Cantrell  Anita Jo Cantrell Berry was born in Gallup, New Mexico May 17, 1932 and died peacefully on May 15, 2017. She grew up in New Mexico and Colorado, graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob and her daughter Julie Kay Berry Blakely. She...

May 15, 2017

Dr. Frederick G. Blottner, age 84 passed away Monday, May 15, 2017.  He was born in Richmond, Va. on May 27, 1932 to Herman and Gwynn Blottner.  Frederick attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for his BS and MS in Aeronautical Engineering and obtained his Doctorate in Engineering Mechanics from Stanford University.  He spent 42 years as a research scientist at Sandia National Labs.  Frederick is...

May 14, 2017

La Sra. Beatriz RascondeVarela nacio el 19 de Sep. 1936. Su infancia y adolescencia la paso en Ejido, La Nortena Chihuahua. Conocio al Joven Jesus Maria Varela y contrajieron matrimonio el dia 27 de Dic. 1958.Procrearon 4 hijos sus nombres son; Gilberto, Leonel, Moraima y Jesus Maria Varela Rascon, de los cuales les nacieron 15 nietos y 14 bisnietos que...

May 13, 2017

George Lord deSchweinitz, Jr., age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully in his sleep at Presbyterian Hospital on May 13th 2017. George and his younger brother Richard, were born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the sons of Dr. George L. deSchweinitz Sr., from Bethlehem and Dorothy Mae Bradshaw of England. George attended the Moravian Preparatory School in Bethlehem, Phillips Exeter Academy...

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

Sorenson, Judy  Age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017. She received a Master's Degree from Brooklyn College. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathologists at the Los Lunas Training School, Carrie Tingley Hospital, and at several locations for Albuquerque Public Schools. She did some teaching in Brooklyn, NY. Judy possessed a love of life and children. She had a...

May 10, 2017

Theo Vance Adams  Age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Memphis, TX on March 24, 1935, to Theodore and Leta Adams. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Blanch Thompson (Freckles) who preceded him in 4/14/2012. He enjoyed woodworking gardening and cooking. He also attended West Mesa Baptist of Rio Rancho,...

May 10, 2017

Babineaux, Clark Beth   Frances Beth Clark Babineaux, 81, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on May 10, 2017, after a brave nine-year battle with COPD, surrounded by many of her loving family members. Beth, as she was known by friends, was born in 1935 and grew up in Williams, Arizona. She attended local Williams’ schools, was a Girl Scout, participated in...

May 10, 2017

Richard (Rick) T. Harrelson passed away May 10, 2017, in Albuquerque, surrounded by family and friends.  He is survived by his daughter, Jill Harrelson of Washington, D.C.; son, Jay Harrelson and his wife Erin and their daughter Kyla, of Jacksonville, FL; mother Wilma Harrelson of Albuquerque, NM; brother Larry Harrelson and his wife Beverly of Cameron Park, CA; and sister Claudia...

May 9, 2017

Garcia, Cecilia  Surrounded by prayer, Cecilia Marcella Garcia was received into God's kingdom on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She will be most remembered by her fiery spirit, her love for her family, her faith and her willingness to help others in need. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Antonino Duran; son, Paul Garcia; granddaughter, Janel Garcia....

May 8, 2017

Baca, Rudolph H.Rudolph H. Baca, age 67, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2017 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 8, 1949 to Trinidad and Barbara Baca in Raton, NM. He is survived by his wife Rita and his two sons: Albert Baca and wife Wendy, and Andrew Daniel Baca; grandchildren: Jonny, Raven, Dayle, Devon Baca,...

May 8, 2017

Gutierrez, Clara  Age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, May 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Marcial, NM on August 16, 1932, to Misais and Tomasita (Ulibarri) Apodaca. After the last great flood of the Rio Grande River in San Marcial, Clara and her family relocated to Socorro, NM. A member of the Harwood Methodist Church,...

May 8, 2017

Josephine P. Mora Age 90, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 13, 1927, to George and Carolina Paiz. Josephine worked for 27 years for Albuquerque Public Schools in food services. She was a quilter with the La Amistad Senior Center. Josephine was an excellent cook and baker. She was an loving Mom...

May 8, 2017

Natalie O'Riley was born May 19, 1933 in Valliant, Oklahoma. She was raised by wonderful parents, Joseph and Florence Napoleon. Natalie was a free spirit and lived everyday of her life to the fullest. Her beauty, quick wit, jovial nature and sometimes sarcastic tone would always make  you smile and sometimes laugh out loud. Natalie's hard work ethics, drive to excel...

May 7, 2017

Arellano, Teodolo "Ted"   Teodolo “Ted” F. Arellano, beloved husband, father and “Pompa”, passed away peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on May 7, 2017 at the age of 90. Ted was born on February 17, 1927 in Santa Rita, NM to Pablo and Mariana Arellano. He attended Hurley High School and Allen Military Academy in Texas. He was...