Obituaries

Robert Neil Johnston

Robert Neil Johnston

Mar 5, 2014

Johnston, R. Neil Age 99, passed away peacefully March 5 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Neil is survived by his son Robert Neil Johnston, Jr. and his daughter Mildred Marie McMullen both of Albuquerque, and brother Edwin Johnston of Oroville, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie C. Johnston, parents Josie Lee and Arthur Johnston, and...

Katheanne M. Brown

Katheanne M. Brown

Mar 4, 2014

Brown, Katheanne M. Age 61, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher, Katheanne went to be with our Lord on March 4, 2014. She was loved by many and changed many lives during her life. Katheanne fought many battles with her health during her life; she was a fighter. Even with all of her health problems she was able to...

Rosemary A Armijo

Rosemary A Armijo

Mar 4, 2014

Armijo, Rosemary A. Age 61, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 7, 1952, to Pedro and Ramona Ortiz. She was preceded in death by her husband Ricardo Armijo. Rosemary is survived by her mother, Ramona Ortiz, her daughter, Ramona Armijo, son, Ricardo Armijo, son, Luis Armijo, daughter, Maria Armijo, grandson, Gary...

Russell Collin Ramsey

Russell Collin Ramsey

Mar 4, 2014

Russell Collin Ramsey, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend passed away on March 4th, 2014. He was 29. Russell was born in Austin, Texas on August 19th, 1984, but spent most of his life in New Mexico. He graduated from Independence High School in Rio Rancho, always dreaming of the day he could move somewhere with a vibrant city...

Arleen Joyce Greifinger

Arleen Joyce Greifinger

Mar 4, 2014

Greifinger, Arleen J. GREIFINGER- Arleen Garcia went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2014 she is survived by children, Dominic, Gabriel, and Deziree. She is also survived by siblings Judy (Eddie) Gutierrez, Carmella (Harold) Gabaldon, Gilbert (Angela) Garcia, Elmer (Angela) Garcia, Felipe (Patsy) Garcia, and Debby (Ruben) Mora. Arleen was preceded in death by her parents, Juanito and...

Margaret Joyce Scherr

Margaret Joyce Scherr

Mar 4, 2014

Scherr, Margaret Joyce Age 77, a resident of Rio Rancho for the last 18 years, passed away March 4, 2014. She was born in Timber Lake, SD on November 13, 1937 to Jacob and Nettie Scherr. Joyce attended a country school until the 8th grade and then graduated from Timber Lake High School as the valedictorian. She then attended business...

Maxine Campbell

Maxine Campbell

Mar 4, 2014

Campbell, B. Maxine 1920 - 2014 A resident of Albuquerque for the past 22 years, Maxine Campbell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She had spent almost 52 years in Lancaster,Ohio, before moving to New Mexico with her daughter Carolyn's family. The active swimmer, hiker, potter, gardener, naturalist, book club member, and amateur photographer spent her last peaceful...

Robert C. Mader

Robert C. Mader

Mar 4, 2014

Mader, Robert C. Age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Bertha Mader, and eldest son, David Dale. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joy; his children, LauraLee and husband Scott Grady, Kim Mader, Martin Mader, Andy Mader and wife Stacey, Charles Mader; 14 grandchildren;...

Maria R Martinez

Maria R Martinez

Mar 3, 2014

Martinez, Maria Del Rosirio 47, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2014 with her children by her side. She was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 27, 1966 to Juan and Francisca (Lara Hermosillo) Hernandez. Maria was a Socorro resident since 1995. She loved listening to music and enjoyed watching her novellas. Maria was a very strong and...

Nina Mae Weisgerber

Nina Mae Weisgerber

Mar 3, 2014

Weisgerber, Nina M. Nina M Weisgerber, age 84, passed away March 3, 2014. She was born May 14, 1929 in Brownell, KS. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Ted Weisgerber; her daughter Kathleen Crocco, husband, Doug and children Doug Jr. and Alicia; her son Scott Weisgerber, wife, Chiharu and son Ken. She was preceded in death by...

Pat Lindveit Brannen

Pat Lindveit Brannen

Mar 3, 2014

Passed away March 3, 2014.

Herman Lopez

Herman Lopez

Mar 2, 2014

Lopez, Herman G. Age 88, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 2, 2014. Herman was born in Manzano, NM on August 20, 1925. He was preceded in death by his sons, Herman (Cune) Lopez Jr., Ray (Speedy) Lopez, Henry Lopez; and four brothers. Herman is survived by daughters, Helen (Carlos) Barela, Rose (Shawn) Marray, Jessie (Alfredo) Recomio, and...

Norman "Les" Beck

Norman "Les" Beck

Mar 2, 2014

Norman Welton Leslie Beck (Les) was born May 21, 1918 in Crook, CO. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. His son, daughter and son-in-law were at his side. He was age 95 and � (as he would say). He was preceded in death by infant daughter Cheryl M. Beck; first...

Thomas Sanchez

Thomas Sanchez

Mar 2, 2014

Thomas "Tommy" Sanchez, age 51, beloved father, companion and brother, went to meet our Lord, March 2, 2014. Thomas worked construction for many years. He had a big heart and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diego and Arlene Sanchez. Tommy is survived by his daughters Sydney Rae Sanchez and...

Donald T. Trujillo

Donald T. Trujillo

Mar 1, 2014

Trujillo, Donald T. Age 74, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away at home Saturday, March 1, 2014 after a long battle with heart disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Josephine (Fresquez) Trujillo, of Colorado; brother, O.B. Trujillo, of Colorado; sister, Frances Garcia, of Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat; sons,...

Helen I. Garcia

Helen I. Garcia

Mar 1, 2014

Helen I. Garcia, age 74, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, March 1, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Albuquerque, and spent much time in California. Helen enjoyed bowling and was in many bowling leagues over the years; she liked playing bingo; and left many...

Modesto G. Gutierrez

Modesto G. Gutierrez

Feb 28, 2014

Modesto Gene �MG� Gutierrez, age 70, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Friday 2/28/2014. Gene is survived by son Gene Gutierrez Jr (Annette Gallegos), daughter Michelle Gutierrez-Sotelo, sisters Nadine Gutierrez-Abq, Anita Candelaria-Manteca, Ca, Cristella Gutierrez-Santa Clara, Ca and brother in law Nasario Gutierrez-Abq, mother of his children Marcia Furnas, grandchildren Adrian Gutierrez (and mother Jenny Tanny), Merissa...

Benjamin Lovato

Benjamin Lovato

Feb 27, 2014

Lovato, Benjamin Sr. Age 91, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Angie Lovato and son Lawrence Lovato. Benjamin is survived by his seven children, Mela Sandoval and husband, Pula, Ben Lovato Jr. and wife, Gail, Edward Lovato, Richard Lovato and wife, Helen, Eleanor Lovato. Pete Lovato and Angelica Lovato;...

Frances Bakkila

Frances Bakkila

Feb 27, 2014

Frances Bakkila, 92, of Tijeras, NM, died February 27, 2014. Services will be held Monday, March 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 11820 New Mexico 337, Tijeras, NM 87059. Interment will take place at Vista Verde Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Mountain Food Pantry. Addressed at, 11820...

Percy L Whitmore

Percy L Whitmore

Feb 27, 2014

Percy L. Whitmore Percy L. Whitmore, 87, resident of Los Alamos since 1949, passed away February 27, 2014 with his children at his side. Born in Manhatten, KS September 19, 1926, he was raised in the area until his service in the US Army as PFC marksman in the Pacific. He returned to Kansas to marry Phyllis Maxine Chilcote and...