Newest Obituaries
Sedillo --
The family of Clara C. Sedillo wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who have been so kind and sympathetic during this difficult time. Services were under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Sinclair --
Visitations for George S. Sinclair will be held today, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary on the corner of 8th Street and Iron. Final visitation will be Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service which will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Swain --
Jeanne M. Swain, loving mother, daughter and grandmother, age 71, passed away January 4, 1999 in Tucson, AZ after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 19, 1927 in Green Camp, Ohio, she moved to Albuquerque in 1961. She loved the Land of Enchantment. In the 60s, she was active in local theatre, including the Corrales Adobe Theatre and Albuquerque Little Theatre. She was a pioneer in the film industry in New Mexico, becoming the first screen actors guild-franchised agent in the state. Her compassion for actors and love of the arts were an inspiration to many people. She had served as Public Relations Director at the University of Albuquerque and as Film Commissioner for the City of Albuquerque. After retirement she divided her time between Albuquerque and Tucson and dedicated herself to geneology, writing, and world travel. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Orie J. Mossbarger; and her step-father, Howard C. Rathburn. She is survived by her son, Alan D. Swain IV of Albuquerque; daughter, Sandra J. Rodriguez, son-in-law, Michael, and granddaughter, Eva of Westminster, CO; and mother, Grace E. Rathburn of Tucson, AZ. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 1999 at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park, Tucson, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11, 1999 at St. John Catholic Church, 602 W. Ajo Way. Our Mother was a very special person and was loved by family and friends around the world. She will be greatly missed by all-until we meet again, Mom. Arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Thompson --
Donald"Don" A. Thompson, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died on Wednesday, January 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dottie Thompson of the family home; children, Donald Thompson and wife, Francesca of Mt. Vernon, IA, Ronnie Thompson and wife, Lucy, and Tammy Edwards and husband, Terry, all of Collinsville, IL; step-daughters, Diana Buxton, Alice Davis and husband, Lyle, all of Albuquerque, and Sharon Wilson and husband, David of Tijeras, NM; grandchildren, Alex and Ethan Thompson, Karla Russell, Becky Thompson, Jennifer and Kelly Belaco, Leslie Rodgers, Vanessa and Adrienne Vineyard, Zachary Edwards, Erin and Brianne Edwards, Darius Upshaw, and Janell Upshaw; five great-grandchildren; brother, Clyde Thompson and wife, Mary of St. Peters, MO; sisters, Gladys Loeffler and husband, Gene of Marthasville, MO, and Verta Wall and husband, Lee Roy of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Vineyard; and sister, Josie. He was born in Dixon, MO in 1926 and served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He was a long distance truck driver for 38 years and retired in 1988. He was a member of Mesa Lodge #68, A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite of Santa Fe, Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple where he was a member of the Legion of Honor, and the VFW Lodge #401. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved and respected by his entire family, who will greatly miss him. Services will be held Sunday, January 10, 1999, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles officiating. Interment will take place Monday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shrine Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Toliver --
Barbara Anne (O'Reilly) Toliver, 76, born November 24, 1922, passed away January 7, 1999 at her home in Belen. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lee; daughter, Peggy Anne Keller and husband, Jim of Los Lunas; son, Michael Edward Toliver and wife, Peg and granddaughter, Colleen Toliver of Eureka, IL; brother, Edward (Ned) J. O'Reilly and wife, Phyllis of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, Charles Picek; sister-in-law, Billie (Toliver) Roessler; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. O'Reilly and Anne E. (Poupore) O'Reilly; and sister, Margaret (O'Reilly) Picek. Barbara was born in Lawton, OK, went to High School in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma a year and a half where she met and married her husband. During WWII she worked at an Oklahoma City newspaper. In 1946 she came to Los Alamos, NM then spent a year at Ohio State University and returned to Albuquerque in 1947. She moved to Belen in 1981. Barbara had many artistic talents: painting, scissor cutting, decorating and cooking. She enjoyed raising her children and loved birdwatching, music and literature, including westerns and mysteries. At her request, there will be no formal funeral services. After cremation, interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice or Eureka College, Eureka, IL. Arrangements by Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Tomlinzon --
Perhaps you brought or served food. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friends could say, perhaps you were not there at all, just thought or prayed for us that day. Whatever the part the Lord had you play to console our hearts, we thank you so much and many He bless each one of you. The family of Peggy Tomlinson. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., NE.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Urban --
LEONA MAE URBAN 5/3/75 -- 1/10/96 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARYYou weren't supposed to leave me, Your life I thought was mine. To love and protect you, until the end of time.I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you. And each time I think of you, I know you'll miss me too.You had so much to live for, and so much yet to do. I though of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.If I could relive yesterday, I thought for just awhile, I'd say goodbye and kiss you, and maybe see your smile.And now, dear Lord, I have to let her go, this delicate, fragile flower of yours, I've grown to love her so.So when tomorrow starts without you, I don't think we're far apart, for every time I think of you, You're right here in my heart.WE LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH! MOM, KAREN AND SHARON
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Valles --
The family of Ricardo L. Valles 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 Monsignor Bazan, St. Anne Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Deacon Tibo Chavez for reciting the Rosary and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd, SW in charge of arrangements.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Voss --
Martin"Mike" D. Voss, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1987, passed away on Friday, January 8, 1999. Mike was born July 29, 1911, the son of George and Marie Wilhelm Voss in Clark, South Dakota. He had worked at a paper mill before retiring. Mike was preceded in death by his son, James Eichmann. He is survived by his wife, Blanche of Rio Rancho; step-daughter, Jeaneen Cole of Huntington, CA; two sons, Robert Eichmann of Houston, TX, and Earl Voss of Mountain Iron, NM; two sisters, Theresa Hughes of Menahga, NM and Clara Widel of Stillwater, MN; many grandchildren. The Visitation for Mike will be held Monday, January 11, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the service on Tuesday, January 12, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Unser and Abrazo in Rio Rancho with Rev. Donald Neidigk, Officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999
Waters --
Gene Waters, 74, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past nine years, passed away on Friday, January 1, 1999. Gene was born January 3, 1924, the son of Harvey and Rosie Lee Smith Waters in Mt. Vernon, Texas. He had been an electrician with the Greenbelt Electric Company in Wellington, Texas for 30 years and with the Roosevelt County Electric Company in Portales, New Mexico for 13 years before retiring. He was married to Jewel Miller on September 18, 1943 in Shamrock, Texas. Gene and Jewel had celebrated 55 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Gene is survived by his wife, Jewel of Rio Rancho; children, Gary D. Waters and wife, Tommie of Abiline, TX, Danny Joel Waters and wife, Beverly of Clovis, NM, and Ronny Dale Waters and wife, Brenda of Rio Rancho; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 5, 1999 in Vista Verde Memorial Park with Pastor Jeff Carr of the Mesa Baptist Temple officiating. It has been suggested that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Gene's memory. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho. .DMP
Published on: Sun January 10, 1999