Newest Obituaries
BARELA -- Domingo Barela Jr. In loving memory, Domingo Barela Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2009 at his home. Rosary service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at 107 S. 9th Ave in Estancia, NM. Funeral mass same place Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Tajique, NM at San Antonio Parish 8566 Hwy 55. 
Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
BROWN -- Kenneth G. Brown. The family of the Honorable Kenneth G. Brown wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends, with a special thanks to Orlina Torres, Father Bill and Father Bacca, who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time; and for those people who sent floral tributes, cards, and food. Your kindness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
BROWN -- Teri Shelby Brown. On November 17, 2009, Teri Shelby Brown (57) died as she lived her life, with grace and dignity. Her loving children, Shelby, Jeremy and his wife, Naomi, accompanied and cared for her through the challenges of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and were with her during her final peaceful moments. Teri was happily married to Scott J. Brown for 32 years until he preceded her in death in 2006. Throughout the marriage they were faithfully involved with the Grace Church family, they delighted in their children and their activities, and, oh yes, Lobo basketball. Teri graduated from Manzano and received her BA and MA from UNM. During a 25 year career with APS she taught at Truman and Inez. Her leadership ability inspired others and she became an APS District Math Leader and an Instructional Coach at Mark Twain. In 2003, she won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics. Along the way she played softball, made posole, led Bible studies, and shared her husband's joy in nature. She is also survived by her father, Joe Shelby and his wife, Marge, her sisters and their husbands, Janice and Lucky Sells, Lynn and Chuck Colberg as well as caring nephews, nieces, and extended family. A celebration of Teri's life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life - Albuquerque and sent to Grace Church or to A.P.S. Foundation-TLS Math Fund, 6400 Uptown NE Ste. 420 W., Albuquerque, NM 87110. Flowers may be sent to Grace Church. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
CHAVEZ -- Ramon Jose Chavez Jr. was born on May 10, 1970 and passed away on November 17, 2009. A rosary will be held at 3:00 p.m. with a mass to follow on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Riverside Funeral Home. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
CORNELL -- Sadie E. Cornell 87, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born April 24, 1922 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. She will always be remembered for her love of fishing and spending time with her family and friends. Sadie is survived by her children, Jimmy and Margie Strode, Jay and Kenda Cornell, Joanne Robertson, Brenda Lockwood, Linda and Gabe Vigil; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 3pm-7pm at Riverside Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, followed by Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
DAVIS -- Russell E. Davis, 84, of Comfort, Texas, died on November 18, 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Trussell of Boerne, Texas, and Phyllis Teague of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one brother; and four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was born in Nail, Arkansas, on December 12, 1924, and grew up in Deer, Arkansas. He often recounted stories of his family's hardscrabble existence during the Great Depression and of his years when he worked itinerate jobs. Later, Mr. Davis worked in route sales in Houston and lived a very simple life. He was an affectionate father and grandfather. His daughters remember him as being eccentric, and they especially enjoyed his quick, dry wit, and his singing of old country songs around the house. Mr. Davis's family will hold a small memorial service at the Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 10:30 AM in Boerne, Texas. To leave the family a message, visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the obituaries tab. Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne, Texas. Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
ESPARZA -- Diana L. Esparza, 56, a resident of Albuquerque formerly of Gallup, NM, passed away on November 18, 2009. Mrs. Esparza is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Mr. Ernest Esparza; her children, Shawndai Esparza, and J.R. LaBerge-Esparza and husband, Craig; her mother, Flora Mae Gonzales; sisters, Antoinette Maes-Gonzales and daughter, Alicia, and Beverly Gonzales; her brother, Raymond Gonzales; grandchildren, Jacob and Deandra Andrade; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, cousins and friends. Mrs. Esparza was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Buddy Gonzales. Visitation will be Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 11:00 a.m. by the Legion of Mary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Father Edmund Savilla, presider. Mrs. Esparza was a member of the Catholic Church; a member of the Old Town Optimist Club; and assisted with many local political campaigns. Mrs. Esparza was a dedicated employee of Bernalillo County, in several capacities, for 25 years. A committal service will be held Tuesday, November 24th, at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m, Deacon Juan Martinez, presider. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
FELIX -- Christine Felix, 50, died November 16, 2009. She was born in Albuquerque, NM, September 28, 1959 and was a lifelong resident. She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1996 serving the Montessori of the Rio Grande Charter School and the New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees as well as such organizations as Habitat for Humanity earlier in her career. Chris owned her own accounting practice primarily serving not-for-profit organizations. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Lucy Reyes; brother, Tom Reyes; and sister, Kathy Reyes. Chris is survived by her husband, Sam Felix; and son, Carlos of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Elizabeth Reyes of Albuquerque; sister, Patricia Seward and her husband, Jed Seward and her sons, Joe Baumann and John Baumann also of Albuquerque; and nephew, Hezekiah Reyes. The family will receive friends on Friday November 20, 2009 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663. Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
HANNA -- Jane Julian Hanna, peacefully passed away at the age of 92 on October 27, 2009 in Kingwood, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents: William E. and Florence Julian; Thomas B. Hanna, her loving husband of 36 years; and her sister Frances J. McCord. Jane was born in Kansas City, Kansas. She held a B.S. Degree from Kansas State University and a M.S. Degree in Dietetics from Wellesly College. During Jane's 66 year residency in Albuquerque, she owned and operated two ladies clothing stores: Woodruff- Julian on Central Ave. N.E. at Nob Hill, and Arden's on Central S.W., downtown. She attended Central Methodist Church and was very active in the Pilot Club, Daughter's of the Nile, and Pi Beta Phi Sorority. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel on the grounds of Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd., N.E. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be directed to the charity of your choice. Published on: Fri November 20, 2009
HOFFIE -- Mary Adele Hoffie. Adele is now at the right hand of God, with her savior, Jesus Christ, after a long, hard fought, six year battle with lung cancer. She spent the last year with her son in Cypress, CA after spending 20 years in ABQ. She devoted her time to helping others through Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, The Daughters of the American Revolution, The PEO Sisterhood, The St. Vincent De Paul Society, and Delta Gamma Sorority. She had many friends and loved calling Albuquerque her home. Adele is survived by her two daughters, Michelle (Tom) Saffel of Brandon, MN, Melinda (Randy) Mueller of Fond du Lac, WI; and her son Chris (Marilynn) Hoffie of Cypress, CA; and five grandchildren, all of whom miss her already. There will be a memorial mass for Adele at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Adele's name, as well as any of the other organizations she served. Published on: Fri November 20, 2009