Newest Obituaries
Lancaster -- Alfred Lavern Lancaster passed away Friday, December 24, 1999, from complications of diabetes and kidney failure. Alfred spent three years and four months in nursing homes with the last year and a half at Manzano del Sol, where he received especially excellent care. He is survived by Violet, his wife of 37 years; four step-children, Linda Hylton of Hutchinson, KS, Jerriene Grantland of Veguita, NM, Charles Keckler of Albuquerque and Jack Keckler of Corpus Christi, TX; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Rose Chambers and Pearl Crouse of Monte Vista, CO, and Virgie Pfleider of Canton, OK; as well as many nieces and nephews. Alfred will be remembered as a devoted and faithful servant of Jehovah God. A memorial ceremony for Mr. Lancaster will be held Saturday, January 8, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9804 Menaul Blvd. NE. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Lancaster, (891-8200). 
Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Littrell -- Committal services for Thomas Littrell will take place on Monday, January 3, 2000 at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where the graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Locke -- Elise"Nonnie" Louise Locke, born August 23, 1914 in Batesville, Arkansas, passed away December 27, 1999 in Albuquerque. She was a longtime member of Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freda Edward Locke; and a daughter, Lois Bailey; and son-in-law, Wilbert Garrett. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret W. Garrett, Anita B. Thomas and Ethel F. Foster, all of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia P. Montgomery of Batesville, AR; and sister-in-law, Norine Patten Williams; son-in-law, Curtis Bailey, both of Albuquerque. Visitation for Mrs. Locke will be held Sunday, January 2, 2000, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 3, 2000, 12:00 noon, at Phillips Chapel C.M.E. with Pastor William Dorn Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family would like to thank all who were so kind and sympathetic during the loss of their loved one. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959 Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Lough -- Irene M. Lough, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1984, died Thursday, December 30, 1999. She is survived by her son, Keith Lough and wife, Charlotte of Albuquerque; daughters, Sherry Lee of Longmont, CO and Beverly Burch of Wausau, WI; granddaughters, Ann Horton of McAlester, OK, Heather Lough of Albuquerque, and Tanya Lee of Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Wesley Horton, Kendall Horton and Corey Horton, all of McAlester, OK; and sister, Peggy Hetfield of Plainfield, NJ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Lough in 1986. Mrs. Lough lived in Plainfield, NJ, Castleton, VT, and Aruba, Netherland, Antilles before moving to Albuquerque in October of 1984. She was an executive secretary on Wall Street, NY for many years and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Luna -- Dixie Ann Luna, 61, died December 31, 1999, at her home in Albuquerque. Dixie was born August 23, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ, was raised in Delta, CO, where she worked as an LPN in a nursing home, and moved to Albuquerque in 1965. She loved her crocheting, reading, and most of all her family and friends. Preceding her in death was son, Pat Luna; mother, Florence Kroschel; sister, Dena Rowe; brothers, Carl Fletcher and Gary Kroschel. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bill Luna; sons, Jay Luna and wife, Tammy of Albuquerque, John Tudor and wife, Ann of Neosho, MO; brothers, Bill Fletcher and wife, Connie of Kingman, AZ, Wesley Kroschel and wife, Ruthie of Del Norte, CO, Ronald Kroschel and wife, Marsha of Kingman, AZ; sisters, Linda Andrews and husband, Gary of Kingman, AZ, Jo Fletcher of Arboles, CO; her dad, Herbert Kroschel of Kingman, AZ; many nieces, nephews, family and friends who loved and will miss her. A memorial service will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2000. Memorials may be given to UNM Cancer Research in care of Dixie Luna at any Bank of America in Albuquerque. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW, 343-8008. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Marteno -- Dominica (Minnie) Marteno, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1923, died December 29, 1999. Minnie was born in Illinois on August 17, 1907. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oreste Marteno. Minnie is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Robart and husband, Myron; her daughter, Betty Lambert; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters; one brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Minnie was one of Albuquerque's best seamstresses, working out of her home for over 50 years. Minnie's customers became close friends, often dropping by just to visit. She was always a concerned, big hearted, generous, and loving friend, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She was a true believer in God's will. Death is an end to life, but not an end to a relationship. Her family and friends will always remember her humor and kindness and will truly miss her. Private graveside services for the immediate family were held in Fairview Cemetery. Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to a charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, were in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Martinez -- The family of Gloria S. Martinez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes; and a special thank you to Father Savilla, Ascension Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass; to the Legion of Mary for reciting the Rosary; and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Maybury -- Robert"Dylan" Maybury, 9, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, died Thursday, December 30, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Amy Irene Maybury of Bloomfield; father, Robert L. Maybury of Aztec; brother, Trenton A. Maybury of Bloomfield; sisters, Karisa M. Maybury and Niki L. Maybury, both of Globe, AZ, Melissa M. Maybury and Angela D. Maybury, both of Lakeview, OR; grandmothers, Blanche Thompson and husband, Raymond of Cortez, CO and Grace Maybury of Moses Lake, WA; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Joseph L. Bunce officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Farmington, NM, with Mark Sandy officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Ryan Hinojos, Cliff Littlefield, Luke Boren and Brian Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Brown. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Fund of NM, P.O. Box 90845, 87199. The Maybury family would like to thank all the individuals and organizations who have helped them and prayed for them in Dylan's struggle, especially Casa Esperanza, University of NM Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, and Chicks Harley Davidson. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Mcsmith -- June Lou McSmith, 75, died at her home in Socorro on December 31, 1999. She moved to Socorro with her husband, Marion in 1946 where they managed New Mexico Boys Ranch before moving to Woodburn, OR in 1961, where they owned and operated. Marion Chevrolet. After the death of her husband if 1978, she returned to Socorro in 1979, where she owned and operated Center Hardware with her sister-in-law, Barbara. She was active in Civitan Club, Past Madam President of the F.O.E. and involved in many other civic activities in Socorro. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Freiley. She is survived by her children, Ann Robins, Bonnie Tornow and husband, Al, all of Salem, OR and Jody McSmith-Byrne and husband, Bobby of Socorro, NM; sisters, Shirley Gatton of Cleburne, TX and Bess Nichols of Bedford, TX; sisters-in-law, Barbara Gibson of Socorro; brothers-in-law, Marvin McSmith and wife, Cliff of Socorro and Paul McSmith and wife, Oppie of Woodburn, OR. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Shanda Williams, Tim Tornow, Jennifer Pollman, Jolie Pollman, Rebecca Greiner, Dino Pollman, Jessie Greiner; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Monday, January 3, 2000 at First Baptist Church, 203 Spring Street, Socorro. Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Carl Russell and Rev. Marvin McSmith officiating. Burial will be in Socorro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Byrne, Al Tornow, Dino Pollman, Jessie Greiner, Tim Tornow, Bruce Williams, Billy Greiner and Benny Nichols. Honorary pallbearers will include Lawrence Hefner, Paul McSmith, Mike Zimmerman, Leo Gatton, Zip Gatton and Tex Loper. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000
Meoli -- Carmela Cariota Meoli, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since July of 1999, peacefully in her sleep went to our Father in Heaven on Thursday, December 30, 1999. For the past twenty days, she was lovingly cared for at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village. Carmela was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 22, 1905 to Frank and Mary Cariota. She married Nicholas Meoli at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Brooklyn, NY on October 18, 1925. She is survived by her son, Bernard Meoli of Huntington, NY; daughters, Margaret Meoli of Hollywood, CA, Theresa Ripi of Albuquerque, and Marie Bauch of Deer Park, NY; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services have taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made in her memory to Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, Attn: Ms. Lynn Alexander, 5201 Roma Ave. NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Sun January 02, 2000