Obituaries

Lloyd Donald "Don" Partridge

Lloyd Donald "Don" Partridge

Aug 22, 2017

Partridge, Lloyd Donald (“Don”) died at home on 22 August 2017 surrounded by his cherished family. Dedicated family man, fine teacher, and passionate outdoorsman, Don derived great joy and satisfaction from his relationships with his wife and three daughters and their families, from several generations of students that he taught, and from skiing, kayaking, and hiking. He eagerly embraced the...

Learon Martin

Learon Martin

Aug 21, 2017

Martin, Learon  Age 75, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born in Tupelo, MS on April 5, 1942.Learon is survived by wife, Brenda Martin of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Melody Martin, daughter, Sheila Martin, daughter, Mercedes Martin, son, Learon Martin Jr., son, Darrell Martin, son Steve Martin, son, Ryan Martin, daughter,  Rita Redmond .Services will be held at a later date....

Eric P. Straubing

Eric P. Straubing

Aug 21, 2017

Straubing, Eric P. Eric P. Straubing, age 52, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born in Marquette, MI on November 23, 1964, to Irving  and Joyce  Straubing. Eric is survived by his wife, Faith Straubing of Tijeras, NM; sons, A.J. Straubing (Chelsea) of Tulsa, OK, Derek Straubing of Albuquerque, NM, Beau (Sahnna) Niewoehner of Big Spring, TX, Adam (Elizabeth)...

Dr. William C. "Bill" Black III

Dr. William C. "Bill" Black III

Aug 21, 2017

Dr. William Cormack Black IIIDr. William (Bill) Black, 86 of Albuquerque, NM passed away in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on August 21, 2017. Bill was born and grew up in Denver, Colorado, but has lived in Albuquerque since 1968.Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Katherine, sons William IV, Charlie, Jim, and daughter Elisabeth....

Mary D. Spragg

Mary D. Spragg

Aug 21, 2017

Spragg, Mary D. Age 91, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920

Madeleine Pierrette Tanguay Case

Madeleine Pierrette Tanguay Case

Aug 21, 2017

MADELEINE PIERRETTE TANGUAY CASEMay 21, 1931 – August 21, 2017 Madeleine (“Lyn”) was born in New York City, New York, to Albert and Jeannette Tanguay, and grew up there with her older brother Raymond, and younger sister Suzanne. She graduated from Good Shepherd School and Cathedral High School, and worked first at Macy’s Department Store, then Butterick Patterns.Through a mutual...

Roy Chavez Jr.

Roy Chavez Jr.

Aug 20, 2017

Roy Chavez Jr went to be with Jesus on early Sunday morning, August 20th 2017 at the age of 45.  Roy passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It was a wonderful night of celebration with family that was followed by an unfortunate incident that sadly led to his passing.  At the time of his death, his loving father Roy Sr. held Roy...

Beverly Z. Tailby

Beverly Z. Tailby

Aug 20, 2017

Tailby, Beverly Z., Age 88, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was born in Highland Park, NJ on September 14, 1928, to Julia and Peter Zandy. Beverly is survived by husband, Donald Tailby of Albuquerque, NM, son, Craig Tailby, daughter, Roxanne  Campbell of Albuquerque, son-in-law, Gaylord Campbell, granddaughter, Juliette  Ferguson, grandson, Tanner Campbell, brother, Roy Zandomenega of Tucson AZ.Beverly enjoyed cross...

Terry M. Zamora

Terry M. Zamora

Aug 20, 2017

Zamora, Mercedes Theresa "Terry" went to be with our Lord on August 20, 2017. She was born on June 23, 1932 in Arroyo Hondo, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years. Terry was a devoted catholic, loving mother and grandmother. She loved to dance at the fiestas and sing. She was preceded in death by her...

C. Merrill Hough

C. Merrill Hough

Aug 20, 2017

Charles Merrill Hough, 82, died peacefully surrounded by family August 20 in Corrales. He was born October 31, l934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Eleanor Sloan Hough and John Newbold Hough.Merrill earned his bachelor's degree at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.  He received his master's degree from the University of Colorado, and did doctoral work at the University ofWisconsin, Madison.   Merrill moved...

Jack E. Bechdol

Jack E. Bechdol

Aug 19, 2017

Jack Bechdol lived his life to the fullest and on his own terms.  Jack was born in Logansport, Indiana on June 12, 1934.  The Bechdol family moved to Albuquerque, NM when Jack was 11.  The summer Jack turned 12 he answered an ad for a cowboy job in Lindrith, NM.   This action foretold the direction of his life.  Jack made Lindrith his home, building...

Virginia May Rogers

Virginia May Rogers

Aug 19, 2017

Virginia M. Rogers, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, with family by her side.  Ginny, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in El Paso, TX, raised in Santa Fe, NM, and spent her life in Albuquerque since 1953.She met her husband at Colorado University where she was an Alpha Delta Pi, and graduated with...

Martha Elizabeth Whiting

Martha Elizabeth Whiting

Aug 19, 2017

Whiting, Martha Elizabeth Age 74, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born in New Castle, PA on January 31, 1943. Martha was known as Marti to her many friends. Marti spent her early years in western Pennsylvania, graduating from Wilmington Area High School. She pursued a career in nursing and received her RN from Jameson Memorial Hospital School...

Robert J. "Bob" McBroom

Robert J. "Bob" McBroom

Aug 19, 2017

Robert John "Bob" McBroom, passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2017.  Bob was born March 26, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to John and Mildred McBroom.  Bob attended Tri-State College and Ohio Northern University before joining the Air Force, stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida.  After his service, Bob became an Optical Engineer, conducting laser research for the University of Dayton...

Will Orndorff

Will Orndorff

Aug 18, 2017

Orndorff, Will  Age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born in El Paso, TX on March 20, 1929, to Lee and Alice (Davis) Orndorff. He graduated High School from New Mexico Military Institute in 1948. Will remained at NMMI for their college program and received an Associate of Arts Degree. He then went on to attend...

Annie Boyer-Johnson

Annie Boyer-Johnson

Aug 18, 2017

Annie Boyer-Johnson, born Annie Green, affectionately known as “Annie B,”  “Ann,” “Nana” and “Big Nana” was born December 29, 1932, to the late Mann and Florence (Martin) Green in Crystal Springs, MS. She was the eighth of nine children. Her brothers Wilbur, Clifton, Terrell and one sister Vera Green Triplett all preceded her in going home to be with the Lord....

Peter Paul Decker

Peter Paul Decker

Aug 17, 2017

Peter Decker was born March 8, 1946 in Opfenbach, West Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his mother Elfriede Decker in 1955. They were following his sister Ingeborg Williams who had already moved to the USA. His mother discovered that she was pregnant on the ship with his sister Patricia Decker. He served in the National Guard and...

Theresa M. Hill

Theresa M. Hill

Aug 16, 2017

Teresa M. Hill, age 49, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teresa was born on April 11, 1968 in Rochester, New York to Red and Alice Engle.Theresa will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 6:00 pm at  Southern Chapel, located at 2400...

Alan R. Sinclair

Alan R. Sinclair

Aug 15, 2017

Sinclair, Alan R.  Age 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 15, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on his grandparents' farm in Parshall, ND on December 26, 1931 to Lester (Ted) and Valera (Schram) Sinclair. As a young man he was employed with the Corp of Engineers in the Dakotas for several years before moving to New...

Edward Lee Apodaca Franco

Edward Lee Apodaca Franco

Aug 15, 2017

Franco, Edward Lee ApodacaAge 47, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born February 9, 1920 in Clovis, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Franco; sister, Brenda Apalacio; nephew, Lorenzo Elizalde. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Apodaca; brother Frank Franco and wife, Lisa Franco; son, Eddie Franco; daughters, Jasmine Franco and Monique Franco;...