Newest Obituaries
Lott --
Donald Eugene Lott, 52, has gone home to be with the Lord. Formerly of Roswell, he was a resident of Albuquerque since 1984. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Sproul Lott of the family home; and daughter, Kerith Timmons of Fort Davis,Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, with Sebastien Frappier officiating."So we are always confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Padilla --
Domitilia (Tillie) Padilla, born May 17, 1921, died peacefully in the arms of her loving family on September 6, 2002.Tillie was preceded in death by her husband, Benito; and grandson Christopher Martinez. She is survived by her daughter, Christina and husband, Steve Lopez; son, Pro Padilla and wife, Virginia; grandson, Eugene Martinez; brother, Ruben Lucero and wife, Ramona; sisters, Dolores Sanchez and husband, Juan, Edna Sanchez and husband, Eloy, Cecilia Barela; sister-in-law, Olympia Lucero; and a very special friend, Sylvia Gonzales, along with a special nephew she helped raise, Felix Duran; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Funeral Services will conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Quintana --
The family of Ray B. Quintana wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosaries and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Sinkey --
David Ross Sinkey, age 53, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Friday, September 6, 2002. David was a resident of Corrales; he was born on April 4, 1949 in Waverly, IA; he was a member of Local 611 IBEW. His baby sister Mary Ann who left this world as an infant precedes him in death. He is survived by his wonderful parents, Ross Jay and the former Audrey Adell Grapp of Corrales; his wife of six short years, Edna B. Garcia; blessed daughter, Robyn Jeanette and husband, Anthony M. Scott of New Braunfels, TX; amazing son, David Andrew of El Paso, TX; stepchildren, Raoul Cisco Garcia and wife, the former Karen Kelly Kimbrell, Nicholas Bibian Maes; adopted nephew, Blas Anthony Nieto; brother, Dennis Timothy of Arrey; sister, Donna Adell and husband, Carlos M. (Charlie) Otero of Albuquerque; nine super grandchildren and step-grandchildren; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. Dave will truly be missed by all that loved him and knew him. Visitations will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Ysidro Catholic Cemetery in Corrales. Casketbearers will be Tony Scott, David Sinkey Armstrong, Dennis Sinkey, Richard Ponzar, Steve Horchheimer, Salatore Maniaci. Honorary Bearers will be Nick Maes and Gloria Silver. For floral assistance, please call 898-3160. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Springer --
Jennie Baca Springer. A Memorial Rosary will be recited this evening at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Arrangements by American Burial and Cremation Center, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Albuquerque, NM 87106.
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Warwick --
William A.J. Warwick, 44, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died Monday, September 9, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Shelley M. Thommarson of Albuquerque; sisters, Josephine A. Blasi and husband, Tony of Portland, OR, Therese A. Sackreiter and husband, Harry of Clovis, NM and Patricia A. Vreeke and husband, John of Albuquerque; and 13 nieces and nephews. William was an active member of Civitan, and he enjoyed volunteering for many different groups. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Manuel Facio reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos NW, with Father Joe Vigil, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Tony Blasi, Harry Sackreiter, John Vreeke, Joshua Sackreiter, John Wade, Rudy Sandoval and Christopher DeGraaf. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Whittaker --
Whittaker Walt Jesse Whittaker Jr., 81, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at his home in Magdalena, NM. He was a resident of Magdalena since 1997. He was born August 23, 1921 to Walter J. and Ella (Israel) Whittaker in Ft. Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife, Mary B. (Scott) Whittaker of their home; son, W. Scott Whittaker of Broken Arrow, OK; daughter, Crystal D. McClernon of Albuquerque; grandsons, Kyle and Thomas Whittaker. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be at a later date. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to Casa Esperanza, 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505-277-9880). Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
Published on: Tue September 10, 2002
Ables --
Stanley Fletcher Ables, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, September 6, 2002, surrounded by his family. Stanley is the beloved husband of and survived by Anna; daughters, Coral Lee Gibson and husband, Thurman of Beeville, TX, Jessica Janeen Howard and husband, Roy of Vanderwagen, NM, Stanlie Gail Andrews and husband, Mike, Joyce Ladd, Anna M. Smetana all of Albuquerque; son, Troy E. Ables and wife, Jayne of Tijeras; sister, DeLaures Peppler of Columbia City, IN; 24 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and 6 great great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Jessie Content Foutz Ables. Mr. Ables was a member of the North Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a member of the Zia Daylight Lodge #77 AF & AM and Albuquerque Scottish Rite Club. He served in different positions in both his church and lodge. He was an avid golfer and was involved in the Optimist club, United States Golf Association, Toastmasters club International, and Telephone pioneers of America. Mr. Ables worked for AT&T long lines division traveling and working in 38 states and Canada prior to 1950. He transferred to Mountain Bell as a plant engineer and finally retired as a Right-of-Way agent in 1978. He earned his pilots license in 1947. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corp. in the early 30s. Mr. Ables started his work career with the telephone company that spanned 41 years. Starting September 5, 1937 and ending with retirement March 4, 1978. He continued working on a contract basis for a further 3 years. In his spare time he started and maintained Ables Repair Service for many years. He always found time though for golfing. He started as a caddy as soon as he was able to hold a golf bag. He even got a whole in one at one point in his golfing days. Stanley Ables was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, June 11, 1914 to Wilbur Elmo Ables and Mary Leona Waterman. He moved way out West to Arizona in the 30s because he disliked the weather back east. During WWII he was a heavy equipment operator building airfields and laying essential trans-continental cable in Canada. Coming out of the great depression he worked in the CCC Camps. He had a phenomenal memory for the places he traveled, old friends, and addresses. After retirement he worked with the Shriner's ferrying children back and forth to the airport, train station, hotels or doctor's office to obtain treatment. He and his wife traveled extensively after retirement to visit relatives and fish all over the US. Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Valley Ward, 1100 North Montano Rd. NW, with Bishop Scot Thurgood officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Larry Hicks, Zane Howard, Jess Howard, Micheal Andrews, Charles Andrews, and Robert Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Ables, Richard R. Andrews, Thurman Floyd Gibson Jr., John Smetana, Ernest Spicer II, Frank Ladd Jr., and James McDougald. Friends may visit Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Valley Ward, Tuesday from 10:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Published on: Mon September 09, 2002
Boone --
Olive Boone 99, died at the Life Care Center in Farmington on Saturday, September 7, 2002. Olive is survived by one daughter, Roberta Graham of Farmington; three grandsons, William Robert Miller of Farmington, Robert Houston Graham, Jr. of Durango, Colorado, and Dale Graham of Chicago, Illinois; granddaughter Gale Jeanette Barron of Farmington; great granddaughters Alta Elizabeth Graham of Durango, Jennifer Autumn Planck of Socorro, and Hanna Barron of Farmington. Olive was preceded by her husband Robert Preston Boone. Olive was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 410, 2002 at Fariview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of La Quey Funeral Home, 325-9611.
Published on: Mon September 09, 2002
Curtis --
Dudley D. Curtis, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 7, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia"Pat" Curtis of the family home; daughters, Terrie Reese and husband, Jack of McIntosh, NM, Sherrie Vogel and husband, Dave of Albuquerque and Kimberley Curtis and husband, Edward Smith of McIntosh, NM; grandchildren, Andrew and Venessa Vogel, AJ and Dereck Straubing and Tyler, Eddie Jr. and Tomasita Smith; and mother-in-law, Gladys King of Albuquerque. Dudley was a WWII Navy veteran. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew and Dave Vogel, Jack Reese and Edward Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Vesessa Vogel, AJ and Dereck Straubing and Tyler and Eddie Jr. Smith. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Published on: Mon September 09, 2002