Obituaries

Jul 3, 2014

Edwin E. Tilgner, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Thursday, July 3, 2014. He is survived by his two children, Linda Morton and husband, Monty and Mike Tilgner; and one granddaughter, Amy Morton. Mr. Tilgner was born May 13, 1927 in Evanston, WY. He was a longtime employee of Albuquerque Seismic Lab. After retirement, Mr. Tilgner volunteered at...

Jul 3, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

JoAnna "JoAnn" L. Montano, age 76, entered into Eternal peace on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and friends. JoAnn was born on September 21, 1937and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Lovato of Bernalillo, NM, (owners of the Lovato's Drug Store)....

Jul 3, 2014

Vernon J. (Steve) Stephens died suddenly of a heart attack on July 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife Judith Reynolds; his four children Sherri Stephens-Carter (Galen), Sue Taylor (Roger), Catherine Stephens Creamer (Will), Kevin Stephens (Mary Eastman); sisters Dona Hahn and Janet Grudzinski; brother Richard Stephens (Janice); ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Vern was born in Selah, Washington...

Jul 2, 2014

Age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 2, 1973, to Joseph Anthony Martin and Mary Frances Martin. Alphonso is survived by his two sons Naythan Paul Martin and Ryan Anthony Martin; mother, Mary Frances Martin of Las Vegas, NM; two siblings sister Lisa Roseann Martin-Johnson and Gina Sadie Mae...

Jul 2, 2014

Rodriguez-Merida, Estrella Destina Bevita "Star� Stay True Always Real An angel lent us a Star on November 15, 1997, and came back for her on July 2, 2014. Star is survived by love. She had many mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, brother, sisters, aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Everyone was her family. Star was a Love Life Soldier, fighting for...

Jul 2, 2014

Mund, Gene R. A forty-nine year resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Gene was a great father, a true and loving friend to many. A man that will be missed by all. Service will be held on July 8, 2014 at 5:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Chapel at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Daniels Family...

Jul 1, 2014

Mueller, Lavonne �Skip� Lavonne �Skip� Mueller of Rio Rancho, NM passed away July 1, 2014 at home with her husband John at her side. Skip is survived by her husband of 70 years, John W. Mueller and sister Maxine Mueller of Albuquerque. Nephew Gary Mueller and wife Eva with daughters Renee Mueller and Stacy Mueller of Albuquerque. Niece Sandy Blose...

Jul 1, 2014

Duran, James M. Age 74, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was born on February 5, 1940 in Albuquerque to Nora Irene (Armenta) Padilla. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1958 and proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1962-1966. His hobbies included fishing, camping, baseball, and gardening. His...

Jul 1, 2014

Ortiz, Arthur Stanley A loving son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the age of 67. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 2, 1947, to Arthur and Virginia Ortiz. Arthur served 30 years in the New Mexico Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Ortiz, son...

Jun 30, 2014

Gribble, Clyde Teddy In memorium. Clyde Gribble, my Dad, USN, USAF, Korea and Vietnam, passed away today. Clyde Gribble was born in Talmadge, OH on July 13, 1930. His family moved to Akron, OH right after that. We recently visited Akron and Dad found his old home, which was still standing. Dad's mother passed away when he was a teen....

Jun 30, 2014

Montoya, Gary Steven Born April 14, 1963, passed away June 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, John J. Montoya and his mother, Dolores R. Montoya. Gary is survived by his sister, Cynthia Montoya Cordova, her three children, Joshua, Eli, and Naomi; his brother, Lionel Montoya; sister-in-law, Ramona, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also...

Jun 30, 2014

Padilla, Maria A. Age 86, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014 in Socorro, NM. She was born in San Pedro, NM on January 27, 1928, to Abel and Angela Salgado Arvizu. Maria was a very devoted to her family and strong in her faith. She grew up and attended school in San Pedro and has lived around this area all...

Jun 29, 2014

Farley, Patricia Elizabeth died peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Pat was born in Denver, CO, the daughter of Oneita and Frank Farley in 1918. In 1948, Pat moved to Albuquerque, NM and started working at Sandia National Laboratories. She, her mother, and her youngest sister, Sheila, came to live with Pat's sister, Mary Jane, and brother-in-law, Bill Denison. Pat...

Jun 29, 2014

Evelyn L. Applequist, 85, formerly from Illinois passed away after her battle with bone cancer in her Albuquerque home on July 29, 2014. She was born to the late William and Ebba Brettner, August 19, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. Evelyn graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1946. She was married to the late Ralph Workman. In 1970 she remarried the...

Jun 29, 2014

Barela, Jimmy �Jim� Age 58, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born June 22, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM. He proudly serviced his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughters: Diana Lopez and husband Luis, Theresa Baldonado and husband Dude, Monique Giovine and husband Gio; grandchildren: Jimmy, Joaquin, Angel, Lawrence, Luciano, Milani, and Jazalea; best...

Jun 29, 2014

Uhrich, Catherine Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for 21 years, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. She was born in Dixon, NE on October 13, 1930, to James and Rose (McGuirk) McGowen. Kitty married Larry Uhrich June 14, 1954 in Hartington, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cabrini Schillig; grandson, Andrew Shoemaker; sister, Helen....

Jun 29, 2014

Gurule, Maria A. Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. A lifelong Albuquerque resident, she is survived by her loving family, son, Victor Gurule and wife, Valerie; daughter, Rose Herrera and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Gloria Gurule, Victor Gurule, Matthew Herrera, Manuel Gurule and Teresa Herrera; brother, Manuel Alvarez of El Paso and many nieces...

Jun 29, 2014

Fogg, Raymond Gridley 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born in Palo Alto, California on December 30, 1927 to Raymond Gridley Sr. and Marion (Wetherill) Fogg. He graduated from Tucumcari High School in Tucumcari, NM in 1946. After graduation he went to sea with his father, Captain Raymond Fogg, sailing from the United States to...

Jun 28, 2014

Earl, Joyce Langford Joyce Langford Earl, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Joyce was born on June 12, 1928, in Globe, Arizona. She spent most of her youth in Utah. She learned to love New Mexico after moving here in 1967. Joyce was an administrative secretary with Albuquerque Public Schools for 25 years and was...