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BARROS, FAUSTINO IN MEMORY OF FAUSTINO BARROS Dad, it's been 16 years today since you left us and it still seems like yesterday. As time passes I've come to realize how really short our time was together. I, for some reason thought you would always be here but God chose to take the strongest man I knew. Thank you for being my Dad. Happy Birthday Daddy. Say hey to Teddy for me. Theresa
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
CARRILLO, IRIS J. Was released from all her suffering on December 4, 2014 at the age of 77. She is survived by her brother Jack Carrillo; her four children, Joe M. Cordova, Kenneth L. Cordova, Connie R. Cordova, and Lance C. Flores and wife Desiree; eight grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends. Iris was preceded in death by grandson Joseph (J.J.) Cordova and great-grandson Mateo Vasquez.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
KLETZLI, SEAN THOMAS Sean Thomas Kletzli, age 28, died in Nanning, China on September 8, 2014 from injuries sustained as a result of a motorcycle accident. Sean left behind his two children, Madison, age 11 and Jon, age 7; parents Bob Kletzli, and Keeta Harnett; brother Kellen; and his sister Brooke. Sean was born in Albuquerque on February 13, 1986. He was a beloved son and brother, a loyal friend, and he loved his children deeply despite the distance between them. He laughed easily, enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen, and never met a video game he didn't like. Sean will be most remembered for his fun loving spirit. Everyone who knew him loved him and he will never be forgotten. Words cannot express our sorrow. There will be a memorial service at the University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Sean Kletzli Memorial Fund at this website: www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/ f646/sean-kletzli-memorial-fund.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
LEWIS, CAROL (STECKBAUER) Carol Lewis, formerly Carol Steckbauer, passed away from a cerebral aneurysm on December 2, 2014 at the age of 73. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Zabukovec, and Nona and Larry Genebach, as well as her infant son, Billy. Carol is survived by her three daughters Kathy Otero (Phillip), Ann Lathrop (Michael), and Susan Carter (Bill). She leaves adoring grandchildren Richard Sanchez, Frances Fuller (Robert), Mariah Steckbauer, Ryann Carter, Victor Samuel Armijo, and Jada Carter (in appropriate pecking order. Lol). She leaves behind two sisters, Sharon Luke and Susan Munday of Virginia. Carol was an Army brat, having lived in Germany, Japan, and China among other locations, traveling back to Kenosha, Wisconsin to spend her summers with her beloved grandmothers Anna and Nellie, as well as her father, Frank and wife, Adeline. Having completed her high school education early, she entered St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Racine, Wisconsin. She completed the program after her marriage to Bill Steckbauer and the birth of her first child, Kathy. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin before moving with her husband and three daughters to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1971, at which time she attained employment at Lovelace Bataan Medical Center. While employed there, she earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Hospital Administration, working her way up into the position of Assistant Administrator. After Lovelace was sold to HCA, she moved to a Quality Assurance/Risk Management position in the St. Joseph's Healthcare Systems until they sold out to Ardent. Carol thought that was a good time to retire. During her career she advocated, along with others, for a state level and national level Nurse's Day with the assistance of Mayor David Rusk, Governor Bruce King, and State Representative Manual Lujan, Jr., and was part of the contingent to meet with then Vice President George Bush Sr. at the White House. In 2009, Carol was awarded the Nursing Legend Award from the New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards, Mountain West Division. There will be a celebration of Carol's life and accomplishments Saturday, December 6th at 10:30 AM at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE in Albuquerque 505-764-9663 with a small reception to follow at Riverside. Those wanting to share their memories of Carol may visit the online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
LUCERO, JULIA M. age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her husband of 45 years, Orlando; son, Orlando Lucero Jr. and wife, Maria; daughter, Yolanda Lucero & fiance, Mario Baros; her sisters, Jeanette Griego, Cecilia Sena, Theresa Miera and husband, Leonard Sr., Olivia Miera, and Ronette Harvey; her grandchildren, Derrick Jr., Darren, Desiree, Dominique, Christina, and Dominic; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lucero was preceded in death by her parents, Cecilio and Rose Gurule; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cornelio and Juanita Lucero; and her daughter, Christina Lucero. Visitation will be Sunday, December, 7, 2014 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Church, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mario Baros, Darren Marrufo, Orlando Lucero Jr., Derrick Marrufo Jr., John Romero Jr., and Albert Sena Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Miera Sr., Leonard Miera Jr., Estevan Miera, and Mateo Miera. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 234-7861
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
PALLADINO, WILLIAM William J. (Bill) Palladino, 73, passed away Thanksgiving morning due to complications following hip replacement surgery two weeks earlier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Ruth Palladino; and his granddaughter, Briana Caudill. He is survived by his daughter Nanette and husband Chris Caudill; gransons Cody and Jake Caudill, all of Albuquerque; sisters Jeanette (Bill) Rose of Conchas, NM, Eloise (Gilbert) Romero and Cecelia Jaramillo; and brother Jerry (Nancy) Palladino, all of Albuquerque; uncle Fr. Robert Palladino of Sandy, OR; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Carol Brosseau and Victor Rodriguez. Bill was on the football and wrestling teams at Albuquerque High School, graduating in 1959. He was involved in the Albuquerque racing scene for many years and worked for his father's business, Automotive Electrical Service, along with his siblings until it closed in 1999. A memorial celebration will be held in the near future.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
POPE, KEVIN Kevin Pope, age 59, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 15, 1955 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was an avid car enthusiast and you could see the passion and care he put into his love of cars and the family surrounding him. Kevin is survived by his mother and father, Ann and Jack Pope; daughter Stephanie Salinas and her husband David Salinas; and daughter Natalie Pope; sister, Dottie Sell and her husband Buddy Sell; brother, Orrmond Pope and his wife Jocelyn Pope; sister, Rhonda Prando and her husband Mike Prando; sister Gayle Torres; and many nieces and nephews. Service arrangements will be made at a later date, please leave any condolences with Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663, www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
RATHBUN, FRANCES IMOGENE (JEAN) Born August 17, 1937 in Nyeburg, CO, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband James Rathbun; eight children, Cherryl Greene (Rich), David Greenwell (Betsy), Randy Travis (Wendy), Cindy Joseph (Pat), Brett Travis (Janet), Renee Glass, Robbie Travis (Terri), and Kari Lynch (Marcus); 23 grandchildren, Corri, Travis, Robin, Tyler, Fox, Ana, Jennifer, Andrea, Valerie, Jessica, Sarah, Patrick, Chasiti, Chariti, BJ, Dustin, Lane, Erica, Tim, April, Joy, Karleigh and Hannah; 11 great-grandchildren, Jada, Aubrey, Raeya, Bailey, Luke, Bella, Alyssa, Peter, Davey, Claire, River; and her brother, Bob Rathbun (Margie). She is also survived by aunt's Dorothy Richards, Dolores Baldwin, Betty Strickland and numerous other cousin, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Lynn Rathbun and her mother, Madelyn Strickland Rathbun. Jean (or Jeannie, as she was known) grew up on a ranch and dairy farm in the Alamosa, CO area. Her first memories were of riding horses, milking cows, and helping her Mom cook for the many ranch hands that worked on the ranch. She loved that life and kept as much of the "cowboy lifestyle" in her life as she could. In 1951 her family moved to Albuquerque, NM where she kept her roots close to her heart her entire life. Following in her mother's footsteps, Jeannie became a realtor. She sold real estate in the Albuquerque area and then the east mountain area for over 40 years. Jeannie continued the family business, Rathbun Realty, for years after her mother's passing in 2001. As many clients of Jeannie will recall, when you bought or sold a house through Rathbun Realty, you became a part of the family. Her business ethics stemmed from her down home roots. She in turn passed those codes of conduct down to her children and grandchildren. Jeannie was very proud of her 42 year membership of Alcoholics Anonymous. She got sober in February, 1972 and never looked back. Her life was changed forever because of AA. She made lifelong friendships and met her husband, Jim Rathbun, there too. Over the years Jeannie sponsored several young women in AA and made a valuable contribution to that program. Jeannie played the piano for many years at Grace Baptist Church in Edgewood, New Mexico, where her son, Brett Travis is Pastor. Jeannie loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her later years as her health declined, she cherished those visits from her grand babies. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Hospice of the Sandias for their continued support and help these past few months. Viewing will be held Sunday December 7, 2014 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at Harris-Hanlon, 807 Central, Moriarty, NM. Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Edgewood, at 20 Leslie Lane on December 8, 2014 at 1:00pm. Reception immediately following services.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
WHITSON, CHRISTOPHER 2/19/46 - 12/3/14 Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly the morning of December 3rd, 2014. He is survived by his wife Sylvia; his daughter Tammy Caillet-Falbaum, (Vance Falbaum); his grandsons Ryan, Tyler, Mason and Barrett; and his brother Roy. He will be missed by his family and many friends both in Tucson and across the country. Chris proudly served his country in the Army (in Vietnam) and his community, volunteering on a number of charity boards including, most recently, 88-crime. He and his wife Sylvia have also been generous supporters of many charitable causes, but few more so than the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson and the Educational Enrichment Foundation. From humble beginnings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Chris graduated from Gallup High School and the University of New Mexico. After his military service he pursued his entrepreneurial interests building a number of buisnesses, the last being Whitmark, with his partner Mark McArthur, one of the largest independently owned custom packaging companies in the Southwest. He loved traveling, golfing and reading, especially about history and the great men and women who made it. He was also a regular figure at UA basketball games and an ardent Wildcat fan. Chis was, to put it simply , "one of the good guys" to all that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be profoundly missed. The family will mourn his loss privately. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions in Chris's honor can be made to the charity of their choice.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
WOOD, DAVID FRANCIS (WOODY) It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of David Francis Wood, who passed at home in Stanley, NM on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Woody was born in Niagra Falls, NY in 1946. He joined the Air Force and upon returning he came to the southwest and loved it so he built his home here. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beverly; his son Barley Wood; his son Sunny Wood, daughter-in-law Heidi, with granddaughter Jane; and his daughter Tansey Hall, son-in-law Jonathan with grandsons Brayden and Kellen David. He was a loving husband and fantastic father who brightened the lives of all he met. Family and friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life" service at the Stanley Union Church on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:00am.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
