Obituaries

Nov 27, 2013

Jose C. Archibeque, 85, known to many as Kelly or Joe, passed away peacefully on 27 Nov 2013. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arabella, and his children Kathy Tollison (husband Jim), Mona Romero, and Bob Archibeque (wife Angela). He was preceded in death by his son Gene Archibeque. Jose served in the US Air Force for...

Nov 26, 2013

Alfaro, Maria F. Loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 90. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Abran and Concepcion Alderete. Maria adored her family and loved spending time with them. She is preceded in death by husband Luis...

Nov 26, 2013

Billy A. Garcia, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2013. He was born Anton Chico, NM on Apr 6, l928 to Cliodo Garcia and Doloritas Gallegos Garcia. Billy was the 9th of l0 children: Clodio, Elosia, Emelia, Ponciana l9l5, Ponciana l9l6, Abrama, Levorio, Robert, and niece Viola. He is survived by siblings Robert Garcia, and numerous nephews, nieces, great nieces,...

Nov 25, 2013

Bohlander, Carol Lynn Age 62, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, James Bohlander; her mother, Lillian Eckert; her father, Joseph Eckert. Carol is survived by her daughter, Jessica O�Callahan of Albuquerque, NM; her sister, Gigi Delpero of Sarasota, FL. She was born Carol Lynn Eckert on December 27, 1950 to Joseph and...

Nov 24, 2013

Adeline Juanita Wheeler died in her home, late in the evening, Sunday, November 24, 2013, with family at her side. She was born on a cotton farm in Cooke County, Texas, July 6, 1922, the eldest of six children, to Robert Coleman Green and Vivian Lorena Russie Green, nee Ayres. She graduated college during World War II and taught elementary...

Nov 23, 2013

Murphy, Eileen (Onuska) Of Rio Rancho, NM, died on Saturday, November 23, 2013. She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and came to this country in 1946 as the war bride of Marine SSgt. Paul R. Onuska who died in 1974. She was the beloved mother of Paul R. Onuska of Farmington, NM, Eileen (Mrs. N.W.) Sammis, of St. George, Utah,...

Nov 22, 2013

Marion Glen "Red" Young, a resident of Peralta, NM, passed away November 22, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born October 27, 1922 in Ravenna, Texas to Wesley Isom Young and Carrie Jane Wright Young. Red graduated from Bonham High School in Bonham, Texas in 1941. In 1943 he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and fought in...

Nov 21, 2013

WALKER, HARLEY EDWARD Eddie passed through eternity�s gates on the afternoon of November 21, 2013, from his home in Albuquerque. He was born near Afton, Oklahoma, on December 24, 1922, to Martin Franklin and Gladys Mae (Cunningham) Walker, a �Christmas Gift� as he sometimes remarked. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Linda Nellist, and her daughter, Melissa, both of California;...

Nov 21, 2013

Daum, Edith F. Age 89, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013. She was born in Houston, TX on January 18, 1924, to Dock and Ella Ferguson. She has been a resident of Albuquerque since May of 1961. Edith loved her family, animals, birds and traveling. She participated in the flea market for over 20 years where she made lots of...

Nov 20, 2013

Mensay, Bob Age 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Cobalene, and a multitude of children and relatives. Bob served in the army during the Korean war as a military police officer. After an honorable discharge he worked most of his life in construction. Bob will be buried at...

Nov 20, 2013

Lonnie Paul Martinez, 51, loved by family, friends, and anyone that crossed his path. He was a talented and gifted machinist and engineer. His attention to detail and his desire for perfection made him the best in his field. Lonnie never had children but loved his stepchildren and grandchildren like they were his own. Lonnie will be dearly and soulfully...

Nov 19, 2013

Lafer, Aaron Age 75, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 34 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was born on March 24, 1938 to Julius and Jean (Schwartz) Lafer of Brooklyn, NY. He proudly served in the US Army and retired from the Port Authority Police Department of New York and New Jersey in 1979...

Nov 19, 2013

Torres, Arthur F. Age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. A Rosary will be recited Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. A Mass will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe...

Nov 19, 2013

Baca, Lucille Age 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dawson, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Efren and Josefina C de Baca; granddaughter, Yolanda Baca; siblings, Arthur and Gilbert C de Baca, Angelina Garcia;...

Nov 18, 2013

Nov 17, 2013

Robert, Christopher Case Age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born on April 15, 1941 to Foster "Fort" and Roberta (Kelly) Robert of Moriches, NY. Chris was a Graphic Artist and Photographer. He also loved the outdoors especially fishing and shooting. An accomplished artist in watercolor and oils, as well as pen and ink, he created...

Nov 17, 2013

Housman, David G. 11/29/28-11-17-13 died peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Housman (Ms. Hound); sons, Carl (Little-Man) Housman and wife, Amanda, Reese (Brutus) Housman and wife, Pamela, Steve (Shire) Bornfield and wife Karla (Shonemeit), Shiro; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and beloved Llama, Fran Gurule. A celebration of his life will be announced at...

Nov 17, 2013

Turtle, Jessie Lee (Swaim) Born February 15, 1940 passed away on November 17, 2013. Jessie was born in Buchanan Michigan to Lenzy and LeOna (Stowers) Swaim. Jessie was the youngest of 8 children. Jessie married James (Jim) Turtle December 21, 1957. Jim was in the Air Force for 27 years and because of this Jessie was able to see the...

Nov 16, 2013

Garcia, Horacio Horacio O. Garcia Sr. age 83 born on May 22,1930 in Cebolla NM and passed away on November 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents Alberto and Eufania Garcia, son Richard Melvin Garcia, grandson Benjamin Garcia, brother Robert Garcia and sister Stella Jaramillo. Horacio is survived by his wife Mary A. Garcia of 57 yrs; children...

Nov 16, 2013

Marilyn Hutchins French On Saturday morning November 16, 2013, surrounded by her loving nurses and caregivers at Good Samaritan Society in Socorro, an �angel unaware� won her wings and sped away totally healed after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer�s. Alzheimer�s can no longer erase your memories, tap dance on your dignity or determine your destiny! Marilyn was born...