Obituaries

May 15, 2017

Dr. Frederick G. Blottner, age 84 passed away Monday, May 15, 2017.  He was born in Richmond, Va. on May 27, 1932 to Herman and Gwynn Blottner.  Frederick attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for his BS and MS in Aeronautical Engineering and obtained his Doctorate in Engineering Mechanics from Stanford University.  He spent 42 years as a research scientist at Sandia National Labs.  Frederick is...

May 14, 2017

La Sra. Beatriz RascondeVarela nacio el 19 de Sep. 1936. Su infancia y adolescencia la paso en Ejido, La Nortena Chihuahua. Conocio al Joven Jesus Maria Varela y contrajieron matrimonio el dia 27 de Dic. 1958.Procrearon 4 hijos sus nombres son; Gilberto, Leonel, Moraima y Jesus Maria Varela Rascon, de los cuales les nacieron 15 nietos y 14 bisnietos que...

May 13, 2017

George Lord deSchweinitz, Jr., age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully in his sleep at Presbyterian Hospital on May 13th 2017. George and his younger brother Richard, were born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the sons of Dr. George L. deSchweinitz Sr., from Bethlehem and Dorothy Mae Bradshaw of England. George attended the Moravian Preparatory School in Bethlehem, Phillips Exeter Academy...

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

Sorenson, Judy  Age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017. She received a Master's Degree from Brooklyn College. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathologists at the Los Lunas Training School, Carrie Tingley Hospital, and at several locations for Albuquerque Public Schools. She did some teaching in Brooklyn, NY. Judy possessed a love of life and children. She had a...

May 10, 2017

Theo Vance Adams  Age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Memphis, TX on March 24, 1935, to Theodore and Leta Adams. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Blanch Thompson (Freckles) who preceded him in 4/14/2012. He enjoyed woodworking gardening and cooking. He also attended West Mesa Baptist of Rio Rancho,...

May 10, 2017

Babineaux, Clark Beth   Frances Beth Clark Babineaux, 81, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on May 10, 2017, after a brave nine-year battle with COPD, surrounded by many of her loving family members. Beth, as she was known by friends, was born in 1935 and grew up in Williams, Arizona. She attended local Williams’ schools, was a Girl Scout, participated in...

May 10, 2017

Richard (Rick) T. Harrelson passed away May 10, 2017, in Albuquerque, surrounded by family and friends.  He is survived by his daughter, Jill Harrelson of Washington, D.C.; son, Jay Harrelson and his wife Erin and their daughter Kyla, of Jacksonville, FL; mother Wilma Harrelson of Albuquerque, NM; brother Larry Harrelson and his wife Beverly of Cameron Park, CA; and sister Claudia...

May 9, 2017

Garcia, Cecilia  Surrounded by prayer, Cecilia Marcella Garcia was received into God's kingdom on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. She will be most remembered by her fiery spirit, her love for her family, her faith and her willingness to help others in need. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Antonino Duran; son, Paul Garcia; granddaughter, Janel Garcia....

May 8, 2017

Baca, Rudolph H.Rudolph H. Baca, age 67, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2017 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 8, 1949 to Trinidad and Barbara Baca in Raton, NM. He is survived by his wife Rita and his two sons: Albert Baca and wife Wendy, and Andrew Daniel Baca; grandchildren: Jonny, Raven, Dayle, Devon Baca,...

May 8, 2017

Gutierrez, Clara  Age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, May 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Marcial, NM on August 16, 1932, to Misais and Tomasita (Ulibarri) Apodaca. After the last great flood of the Rio Grande River in San Marcial, Clara and her family relocated to Socorro, NM. A member of the Harwood Methodist Church,...

May 8, 2017

Josephine P. Mora Age 90, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 13, 1927, to George and Carolina Paiz. Josephine worked for 27 years for Albuquerque Public Schools in food services. She was a quilter with the La Amistad Senior Center. Josephine was an excellent cook and baker. She was an loving Mom...

May 8, 2017

Natalie O'Riley was born May 19, 1933 in Valliant, Oklahoma. She was raised by wonderful parents, Joseph and Florence Napoleon. Natalie was a free spirit and lived everyday of her life to the fullest. Her beauty, quick wit, jovial nature and sometimes sarcastic tone would always make  you smile and sometimes laugh out loud. Natalie's hard work ethics, drive to excel...

May 7, 2017

Arellano, Teodolo "Ted"   Teodolo “Ted” F. Arellano, beloved husband, father and “Pompa”, passed away peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on May 7, 2017 at the age of 90. Ted was born on February 17, 1927 in Santa Rita, NM to Pablo and Mariana Arellano. He attended Hurley High School and Allen Military Academy in Texas. He was...

May 6, 2017

Cervini, Shayna Lynn Age 21, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 22, 1995, to Andrew L. Cervini and Darlene J. Cervini. Shayna is a beautiful soul, and will be dearly missed. Although she has gone from our sight, she will be forever in our hearts. She walks besides us everyday, unseen and...

May 6, 2017

Garcia, David (Dave) LuisDavid (Dave) Luis Garcia, 34 passed away, Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born on June 8, 1982 in Albuquerque, NM to parents Robert L. Garcia of Albuquerque NM and Natalie G Barrera of Alamogordo NM. David is survived by his three boys: Brian Garcia and his mother Melinda Madrid of Hernandez, NM; Jayden Garcia and his...

May 5, 2017

Carabajal, David Pedro    Age 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. David enjoyed horse racing at the Downs.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Carbajal. David is survived by his children, Evelyn, Martin, David, Albert (Jessie), Santiago (Frances); 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited on...

May 5, 2017

Michael Vaughn Evans (Popeye) passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 24, 1946 to Kenneth and Cecelia Evans. He is a graduate of the Sandia High School class of 1964. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 and is a veteran of the Vietnam War....

May 5, 2017

Ben A. Noe Jr, Age 84, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. He was born in Rogersville, TN on January 21, 1933, to Ben and Eva Noe. Ben served in the Air Force. He married his wife Takako Watanabe. He enjoyed his career working in Radio Broadcasting. Ben will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.He...

May 4, 2017

Margarete Grosvenor was born in Wurzburg Germany on May 11,1924. She grew up in Mannheim Germany during World War II. After the War she worked at a U.S. ordinance depot where she met her husband, Al Grosvenor, a Sargent in the U.S. Army. They had a son , Michael, who was born in Mannheim before Al was stationed back in...