Mara Edwards
Aug 31, 2017
Mara Edwards, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born in December 1947 in Salzburg, Austria to Teodors and Ruta Spigers. In 1969 she graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology. In 1972, she earned her certification from Deaconess School of Medical Technology. Mara was a Medical Technologist for 42 years....
Jeffrey Highlander
Aug 31, 2017
Jeff Highlander, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Winslow, AZ to Donald Lee and Emma (Zampedri) Highlander. He is remembered for his entrepreneurial accumen with Highlander Poultry which evolved into Highlander Industries. His inquisitive nature prepared him to excel in all of his endeavors. Jeff loved to laugh, listen and...
Johnny Lewis
Aug 29, 2017
Age 60, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Johnny was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, He joined the United States Army in after graduating from high school. Where he spend over 21 years. He was a true advocate on behalf of his fellow Veterans. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strong Thorne Funeral...
Chia-Han Chu
Aug 28, 2017
Chia-Han "Troy" Chu, 26, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew and friend. He was extremely intelligent and brought great honor to his family. All services in the United States are private. Please keep his family, friends and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. Strong-Thorne 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque,...
Elena Soliz
Aug 26, 2017
Elena Soliz passed away on August 26th, 2017. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Jimmie Brietzke, and her mother-in-law, Trinidad Soliz. Elena is survived by her beloved husband, David Soliz; the children she cherished, Santiago and Estrella; parents, Jimmy and Arlene Bullard; father-in-law, George Soliz; grandparents, Ernest and Florence Dow; sisters, Sarah Mostiller (Jarrett) and Alisa Cortez (Josh); and many aunts,...
Gabrielle Martinez
Aug 26, 2017
Please keep the family of Gabrielle Grace Rose Martinez in your thoughts and prayers.
Thompson Jake
Aug 23, 2017
Thompson Jake, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was born on April 14, 1945 in White Horse Lake, NM to Kee and Grace Jake. Thompson was very athletic and participated in many sports: tennis, bowling, softball, baseball, and cross country. He graduated from Gallup High School and enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam. After his...
Curtis Morgan
Aug 22, 2017
Curtis Morgan, 85, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 8, 1932 in Gallup, NM to Joe and Bah Morgan. Mr. Morgan proudly served in the US Army. He was a baker who took great pride in his work. Mr. Morgan was a longtime member of Apache...
Samuel Bowers
Aug 18, 2017
No local services are planned. Please keep the family close in thought and prayer.
Melvin Cauley Jr.
Aug 17, 2017
Age 58, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. A longtime resident of Albuquerque. He loved golfing and spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Sylvia Cauley, siblings, many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation services will be Tuesday August 22, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave SE, where funeral services...
Edward Taylor III
Aug 13, 2017
Edward Lee Taylor lll (aka Sonny, E.T.) age 67 passed away August 13th 2017. He was born in New Jersey to Susan Wilson (Taylor) and Edward Lee Taylor Jr. on November15, 1949. He came to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1980 and was stationed at Kirkland Air Force Base. He remained in Albuquerque and worked for Albuquerque Transit Department as a...
Brian Sais
Aug 10, 2017
Brian Anthony Sais, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 21, 1992 and a 2010 graduate of West Mesa High School. Brian was extremely hard working. His love of cars began at an early age. Most recently, he was an automotive technician for Firestone. He had a warm smile to...
Beryl Mahana
Aug 7, 2017
Beryl “Butch” Donney Mahana, age 77, went to hunt and fish in more bountiful fields and streams August 7, 2017. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Arapahoe county in Denver, Colorado, to Donald and Dorothy Mahana. Butch was the second of three children. On June 20, 1959, he married the love of his life, Ollie Donetha Elkins. They had...
Frederick Wolf
Aug 5, 2017
Frederick G. Wolf, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Private services will be held. Strong-Thorne 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Anaya Dixon
Aug 4, 2017
Anaya Dawn Dixon passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. Strong-Thorne 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Stephen Smith
Jul 28, 2017
Stephen W. Smith, 69, of Edgewood, NM passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. he was born on November 30, 1947 to Willis and Evelyn (Mitchell) Smith of Emmetsburg, IA. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bernie Smith. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Liz Smith, of Edgewood, NM; children, Donovan Hill...
Pete Ortiz
Jul 27, 2017
Pete C. Ortiz, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Strong-Thorne 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Odis Corley
Jul 26, 2017
Sunrise March 11, 1965 - Sunset July 26, 2017 On March 11, 1965 a son was born to Ernest McCloud and Ernestine Corley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was baptized at a young age and attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Odis attended Albuquerque High School, where he graduated in 1977. Odis married Caja and to that union were born two children, Otis Leon...
Lois Jones
Jul 20, 2017
Lois M. Jones, 104, passed away peacefully in her own home on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born on October 6, 1912 in Mount Ida, AR, to Lee and Dora (Roland) Kinsey. Ms. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jones in 1984; children, Cecil Whatley and Carol Hill; and grandchild, Gayla Threatt. She is survived by...
Ernestine Chavez
Jul 19, 2017
Ernestine B. Chavez, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 7, 1928 in Dilia, NM to Sotero M. and Beatrice (Aragon) Sanchez. She worked for the Santa Rosa Postal Service for 7 years where she met the love of her life. They were married on August 7th...
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