Arthur Baca
Sep 5, 2016
It was only fitting that the hardest working man, Arthur H. Baca, was called home to our Heavenly Father for eternal rest on Labor Day, September 5, 2016. He was born on November 17, 1935 in Starkville, CO to Cipriano and Adeline Baca. He retired as a facilities manager with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His hardworking ethic was seen...
James Holmes
Sep 4, 2016
Holmes, James Gary (James) Gary Holmes, 66, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Born in Albuquerque, NM to Imogene and Leroy Holmes, both deceased, Gary's survivors, include his beloved wife of 20 years, Eunita, of Albuquerque, NM, brothers Leroy Holmes (Bertha) of Dallas, TX, Lawrence, Carey and Darlene Holmes of Albuquerque, relatives and many friends. Services will be...
Arleigh Huff
Aug 29, 2016
Arleigh Vaughn Huff, 15, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. He was born on February 6, 2001 to Johnny and Tania (Edgett) Huff in Los Alamos, NM. A loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, and friend, Arleigh will be remembered for his shy but large personality. He was a true leader with a magnetic personality. He loved to...
James Casias
Aug 24, 2016
Casias, James (Jim, JC, & Imposter to sports radio). Jim was born 10/1/42 in Dawson, NM but has resided in Albuquerque, NM most of his life. He is predeceased by his parents Maximiliano & Ignacita (Agnes) Casias, 2 sisters who died in infancy, his brother Albert (Max) & many aunts, uncles, cousins & in-laws. He is survived by his wife of almost...
David Benjamin
Aug 19, 2016
Benjamin, David, Age 65, passed away Friday August 19, 2016. As the Director of the Albuquerque Community Service Program, David revitalized the program during the deteriorating economy in late1970s and helped put many people to work. Judge Mower said "David was a GODSEND" because the program had become so important to the Community and the City of Albuquerque. Visitation will be...
Philip Lagattuta
Aug 18, 2016
Philip P. Lagattuta, Jr, on August 18, 2016 entered into eternal rest. Born October 28, 1945 to the late Philip and Teresa Lagattuta in Hackensack, NJ, moving to New Haven, CT in 1958. He attended Sheridan Junior High and graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1963. He attended Southern Connecticut State University for three years, was drafted into the US...
Rosemary Sharts
Aug 16, 2016
Sharts, Rosemary P. Age 84 , passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at the family home. She is survived by five daughters, Diane Howard, Joni Davis, Janice Carrell, Wanda Sharts, Sonja Jones, One son Kenneth Sharts, two sisters, Gladys Robinson (New Orleans LA), Pearl Taylor (San Francisco), 22 grandchildren and a host of other relatives, and friends. She was a longtime member of Morning Star...
Maudie Irwin
Aug 15, 2016
Irvin, Maudie Age 77 , passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Priscilla Cobbs (Albuquerque), three sons, Mark, Tyrone (Theresa), Robert (Kay) all of Albuquerque, one sister, Linda Lou Basped (Amarillo Texas), thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday August 21, 6:00 pm...
Anthony Diggs
Aug 9, 2016
Diggs, Anthony Age 60 , passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Visitation to be held Monday August 22, 2016, 6:00 PM, funeral service August 23, 11:00 am, both services will be held at Strong Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave SE. The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive...
Esther Armijo
Aug 9, 2016
Esther T. Armijo, 92, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, past-away peacefully to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. Esther was preceded in death by her parents Abelino S. Torres and Isabel Birner Torres and her husband of 51 years, Maurice Armijo, Jr., sisters Virginia Forte and Emily Montoya. She is...
Angelique Montoya
Aug 6, 2016
ANGELIQUE CARRION-MONTOYA AGE 22 LEFT US UNEXPECTALLY ON AUGUST 6, 2016. ANGELIQUE WAS BORN JANUARY 1, 1994 ANGELIQUE WAS OUR ANGEL AND LOVED EVERYONE SHE MET. HER LAUGH AND ENERGETIC PERSONALITY WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US ALWAYS. HER SMILE WAS CONTAGIOUS AND WOULD BRIGHTEN ANYONES DAY. SHE WAS SO SPECIAL SHE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY PEOPLE IN SO MANY...
Charlotte Wilson
Aug 6, 2016
Charlotte Wilson was born on September 19, 1939 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away on August 6, 2016 at age 76. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Thomas L,; Daughters; Vicki Brittain and her husband Glenn, Jeannie Saunders and her husband Greg. She is also survived by granddaughters; Samantha and Erika Brittain, grandson; Dean Saunders and his wife Jenny...
Major Gary Claunch
Aug 6, 2016
Maj. Gary W. Claunch, USAF, Ret., 66, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1949 to Maurice and Nell (Loftis) Claunch of Warner, OK. His military career began with the US Marine Corps in May 1971 upon graduation from the University of Oklahoma Naval ROTC. Then he made an interservice transfer to the US...
Vickie Rae Nichols
Aug 2, 2016
Vickie Rae Davenport –Nichols, a resident of Albuquerque for 43 years, passed away in Houston, Texas after a prolonged illness on August 2, 2016. Vickie was born on June 4, 1939 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Her parent were Frances and Jim Davenport. In 1958 Vickie was married to Michael P. Nichols and had 3 sons. She is survived by her sons...
James Quillen
Jul 28, 2016
James B. Quillen passed away 7/28/2016 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born 4/24/1931 in Beaver City, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his mom, Vera, father, Orval, his sister, Fern, a brother Marion, a daughter Mary, 2 granddaughters; Tammy and Pamela Jean, and one grandson; John. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, one brother; Dale...
Joe White
Jul 28, 2016
Joe Donald White was born 21 May 1935, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Frank White and Gracie Mae Lewis White. He attended school at Carver School grades 1 through 12. He graduated in May of 1953 as Valedictorian of his class. In the same year he moved to Oakland, CA where he lived with an uncle with the intention of studying...
Rev. M.C. Aikin
Jul 24, 2016
Rev. Aikin, M. C. Age 95 , passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the family home. He is survived by his two sons, Anthony (Jeanne) and Morris, five daughters ,Lola Rainey, Mary Ann Randall (Jimmy), Faye Sue Perry, Linda Joyce Lomax (Oliver), and Elizabeth Jean Aikin, 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Visitation, Friday July 29, 5:00...
Bruce Donisthorpe
Jul 24, 2016
Bruce W. Donisthorpe, born January 3, 1960, native of Bloomfield, NM, passed from this life on July 24, 2016. He is preceded in death by his sister, Karen Robinson, and his father, Oscar L. Donisthorpe, Esq. Oscar was an attorney, farmer and seasoned political strategist. His mother Christine Donisthorpe, served in the New Mexico State Senate from 1980 through 1996 and was NM...
Cynthia Greathouse
Jul 23, 2016
Cynthia D Greathouse-Nance was born to Sara Geneva Webb and LS Coleman November 24, 1961. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 after battling severe illness for a long time. She was a faithful member of City Baptist church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving mother, Sara Geneva Coleman; two daughters,...
Ronald Torres
Jul 22, 2016
Ronald Torres, 48, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1968 to George and Gloria (Valencia) Torres of Albuquerque, NM. He was a heavy equipment operator for the City of Albuquerque. He enjoyed coaching sports, especially for his children. He was a collector of many things and will...
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