Newest Obituaries
Jaramillo -- The family of Michael Jude Jaramillo wishes to thank all their family and friends for their love and support and also for attending the Rosary and Funeral. Thank you for the many beautiful floral arrangements; the many Masses offered, and for the food. A thank you to Father Juan Mendez, Deacon Bob Contreras, Rose Garcia's Choir and to Sister Clemencia. Also a special thank you to the pallbearers. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Solomon Brown for this devotion throughout the years, to Lucille Pohl (we love you), and to St. Joseph Hospital and staff for their excellent care of Michael. 
Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Jermark -- Josephine Hanner Jermark, 84, passed away on November 30, 1999. She was born October 13, 1916 in Fillmore, MO and came to New Mexico in 1940 as one of the original Harvey Girls. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Bernadette Waterhouse and her husband, Wayne; grandsons, Jerry and Robert Hudson; niece, Beverly Crowder. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Jermark's name to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, 255-5523. Cremation services by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Johnson -- The family of Kelly Jean Johnson wishes to thank family and friends who were in attendance of the rosary and funeral services for Kelly. Special thanks are extended to Mike and Pat DePalma for reciting the rosary; Father James P. Moore for celebrating the Mass; Dennis Coan and John Lossiah for the beautiful Native American Memorial Song at the burial; Dorothea Montano and Dale Padilla and family for offering their homes for family and friends to meet; to all the pallbearers and all of you who sent flowers, cards, food and prayers; and finally, to French Mortuary for their care and compassion expressed to us during this difficult time. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Loague -- Ralph (Rolin) Loague, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died December 2, 1999 after a brave and gallant fight against cancer for two years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rose Loague of Albuquerque; two daughters, Jeanmarie Statkus and husband, Jack of Albuquerque, Judith Ann Loague; brother, Norman T. Loague and wife, Brenda of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Courtney McDonald and Nicholas Statkus; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was a carpenter in the Local Union 1319, and a veteran of the Korean War. A Memorial service will be held in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 6, 1999, with Chaplain Fabian M. Gagnon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Chapter, 2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Marquez -- Amanda J. Marquez, 23, beloved and devoted mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and aunt, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 2, 1999 following a long illness. She is survived by her son, Andres, whom she loved very much; her parents, Ronald and Kathryn Marquez; one sister, Maria Marquez and nephew, Jeremiah; maternal grandmother, Carmen Madrid; paternal grandmother, Mary C. Marquez; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to everyone for their prayers, support and kind thoughts. A memorial mass will be celebrated Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Marquez -- The family of Mr. Laurio Marquez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, to Father Antonio Trujillo, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Celebrant of the Funeral Mass, to Deacon William P. Beaton for reciting the Rosary, and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Matlack -- Dorothy A Matlack, age 91, passed away December 4, 1999 in Presbyterian Hospital of natural causes. She retired from Sandia Corporation after 18 years of service. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Sherry Holt and grandchildren, Tara and Drew Collard of Salt Lake City, Utah and her grandson, Stephen Oldfield of Hayward, California, her cousins, Joe and Betty Kiernan of Titusville, New Jersey and her canine companion of many years, Daisy whom she loved very much. Her love and compassion for animals her entire life will surely assure her place in Heaven. The family requests that donations to animal charities in her name by made in lieu of flowers. A Memorial Service will be held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal, S.E. on Monday, December 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Miller -- Marjorie S. Miller, 88, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Tome, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 1999. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the 1st United Methodist Church in Belen, with Pastor Jay Armstrong officiating. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Montano -- The family of Lori Ann Montano wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Lori. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. Published on: Sun December 05, 1999
Nelson -- Rogaciana"Rose" M. Nelson, age 90, passed away December 3, 1999 at the Assisted Living in Santa Rosa following an illness. Rose was born May 15, 1999 in Pintada, New Mexico to the home of Jose Alcario and Faustina Garcia Martinez. She was reared and attended schools in Pintada, Vaughn and Santa Rosa. Rose and her husband, Claudio were longtime cattle ranchers in the Pintada area. She was a member of the Holy Family Church in Pintada and the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Santa Rosa. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Claudio Nelson, an infant sister Rogaciana Martinez, and a sister Sabinta M. Gonzales. Survivors include her son, Oliver Nelson of Anton Chico, a grandson, Ricky Nelson of of Vaughn, 2 sisters, Frances Campos of Santa Rosa, Amelia Wallace of Albuquerque, 5 brothers, Jose L. Martinez and Rudy Martinez of Pintada, Jose Alcario Martinez and wife Stella, Napoleon Martinez and wife, Tillie all of Santa Rosa and Faustin Martinez and wife, Thelma of Albuquerque. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary Services will be held on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. from St. Rosa of Lima Church in Santa Rosa with Deacon Arsenio Sanchez leading in prayer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews, Gilbert Campos, Rudy Martinez, Jr., Gerald Gonzales, Lorenzo Nelson, Patrick Martinez, Rudy Sanchez, and Florencio Baca. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Campos, Joe Campos, Edward Campos, Michael Martinez, John Martinez, Ronnie Martinez, Joe Nelson, Michael Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez, Alex Wallace, Eric Wallace and Albert Nelson. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd Street, Santa Fe, NM 88435. (505) 472-3369 Published on: Sun December 05, 1999