Obituaries

Helen M. Gelb

Helen M. Gelb

Mar 8, 2018

  Helen M. Gelb

Helen Marie (Marshall) Gelb of Albuquerque NM, age 91, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the UNM Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1926, in Breckenridge CO to George T. and Marie (Lindquist) Marshall.

  Helen lived her early life in Kremling, CO, graduating from Kremling Union High School as Valedictorian of a class...

Mary A. Jaramillo

Mary A. Jaramillo

Mar 8, 2018

Jaramillo, Mary

Our beloved sister, Mary Jaramillo, took her last breath peacefully on this past Thursday, March 8, 2018 in the presence of her family with the firm assurance of eternal life as promised by her Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 28, 1960.

She was preceded in death by parents, Willie Sanchez Sr. and...

Helen Annette Ray

Helen Annette Ray

Mar 7, 2018

Helen Annette Ray, age 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born June 17, 1920, in Council, Georgia, to Thomas and Sarah (Thomas) Ray.  Annette grew up in Cedar Key, Florida and graduated from Cedar Key School.  She received her library science degree from Florida State University and was a U.S....

Dr. G. Clarence Johnson

Dr. G. Clarence Johnson

Mar 6, 2018

Dr. G. Clarence Johnson

Age 94, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 6, 1923, to George Sr. and Dora Johnson.

George graduated High School from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. He went on to receive his Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctorate Degrees from The Ohio State University.  George served his country with...

Sarah C. Martinez

Sarah C. Martinez

Mar 6, 2018

Martinez, Sarah C

Age 90, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born in San Pedro, NM on September 9, 1927. Sarah was a strong independent woman. She had a great sense of humor. She never met a stranger, she would help anyone. She enjoyed singing, gardening, traveling, dancing, cooking and going to the casinos. She was one of...

Betty Carol Martin

Betty Carol Martin

Mar 4, 2018

 

Martin, Betty Carol

Age 78, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Globe, AZ on February 21, 1940, to Clark and Ruby Peters Russell. The family moved from Globe to Luna, NM where she attended elementary school. She then attended and graduated from high school in Reserve, NM. When she met and married...

Beatrice Preisner

Beatrice Preisner

Mar 4, 2018

 

Bea Preisner

February 27, 1930 - March 4, 2018

 

Beatrice Preisner, 88, beloved resident at North Ridge Assisted Living, passed peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of March 4th. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Born in 1930 in Bronx, New York, Bea was the daughter of Carna and Abraham Mandelbaum and...

Doris Chapman

Doris Chapman

Mar 4, 2018

Doris M. Chapman, Age 91, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was born in Kennett, Missouri on September 24, 1926, to Fred and Zella Allen.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Bryant LaVern Chapman, brothers; Luther Edward Allen, Billie Allen, Fred Allen, sister; Freida Oatman.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Valorie Milosevich, granddaughter, Holly Milosevich and Gemma...

Benedito Lovato

Benedito Lovato

Mar 4, 2018

Lovato, Benedito (Benny) Bernabe

Aged 68 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 31st, 1950. He is remembered for his love of family, friends, dancing and his extreme generosity. He was a devout Christian and served as an usher at Healing Water Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tiburcio and...

Martha F. Bender

Martha F. Bender

Mar 4, 2018

Martha F. Bender passed away on March 4, 2018. She was born August 1, 1916 to Ruth and Charles Fichter in Mansfield Ohio.  She lived a life well-played from the first hole to the 18th hole. Martie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert, and her husband George in 1992.

She attended University of Alabama and was...

Rodney W. Welty

Rodney W. Welty

Mar 3, 2018

Rodney W. Welty passed away March 3 at his home in Albuquerque.  Born September 2, 1940 in Hobbs, New Mexico, Rod leaves the world but not the hearts and lives of his family, friends, and associates who continue to be touched by his life and generous spirit.

 

Rod began a long and successful career in business while studying at...

Greg Poage

Greg Poage

Mar 2, 2018

Greg Poage

Age 67, passed away on March 02, 2018. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.

 

A public visitation will be held on Friday, March 09, 2018 at Rio Rancho First Baptist Church located at 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

A funeral service will follow public visitation at 11:00...

Gordon Wolfel

Gordon Wolfel

Mar 2, 2018

Gordon (Gus) Smith Wolfel, age 86, passed away Friday, March 2nd in Albuquerque, NM.  Gus was born on June 2, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to Anna and William Wolfel. After several years in the trucking business, Gus moved to San Antonio, NM to run The Wolfel Farm. Gus is survived by his wife, Velma, of 24 years, brother, Donald Wolfel,...

Frank M Powell

Frank M Powell

Mar 2, 2018

Frank M. Powell, Colonel US Army (Ret.), Teacher of Math and History, Commercial Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Hot Rod Enthusiast, husband, father, grandfather, and Gruppa, aged 84, died suddenly on March 2, 2018.

Col. Powell was born on November 3, 1933 in Loveland, OH to Reverend Richard Thomas Powell and Nora (Hitesman) Powell. The second of four sons, Frank dreamed...

Duane H. Pirtle

Duane H. Pirtle

Mar 2, 2018

Duane H. Pirtle, age 75, passed away on March 02, 2018

in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Duane was born on February 10, 1943 in Sacramento, California.

Duane married his beloved wife Helen Pirtle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years Helen Pirtle.

 

Arrangements have been...