Obituary Listing

Maria Carrillo-Aguilera

Maria Carrillo-Aguilera

Oct 18, 2017

Maria Agripina Carrillo-Aguilera, Age 102, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She leaves behind to cherish her memories - her four children, Juan Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Victoria Urutia, Evangelina Martinez Perez with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be, Monday, October 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strong Thorne Funeral home, 1100 Coal Ave SE.  The Funeral Service, Tuesday...

Patricia Estill Bates

Patricia Estill Bates

Oct 14, 2017

Patricia Lee Estill Bates, 92, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on September 9, 1925 in Tulsa, OK to Paul Errett Estill and Opal E. Estill. She received an AA degree from Gulf Park College, Gulf Port, MS and a BFA from Oklahoma University. Pat was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta and helped start...

Millie Candelaria

Millie Candelaria

Oct 10, 2017

Millie Candelaria, 82, was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 10, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1935 in Albuquerque, NM. She will be remembered for her feisty, loving and caring ways. Her arms were always wide open to everyone. Her favorite holiday was Halloween. Millie enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching Judge Judy. Her greatest joy...

Margaret Graf

Margaret Graf

Oct 7, 2017

Margaret R. (Marge) Graf, age 100, passed away peacefully on October 7 at her apartment at the Village at Alameda in Albuquerque. She was born to Charles and Nettie Teschendorf on March 26, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, days before the United States entered World War I. She grew up in Detroit and enlisted in the US Army in August 1942....

Barbara Treseder

Barbara Treseder

Oct 6, 2017

Barbara T. (Bobbi) Treseder, 84, passed away October 6, 2017.  She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on October 9, 1932, the youngest of four girls born to Robert and Anne Timms. Barbara, in her youth was a natural athlete, competing in giant slalom racing over the mountains of Utah.  In her following years, she and her family pursued her passion...

Armitha French

Armitha French

Oct 3, 2017

Armitha Vernice French, age 95, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 with her family by her side. She was a founding member of Shiloh Baptist Church and very active in the community. She worked for the City of Albuquerque for the Senior Citizens Division. To cherish her memory she leaves behind her five children, Jackie, Charles Ray, Marie, Ronald and...

Bevin Stillwell

Bevin Stillwell

Oct 1, 2017

Bevin Taylor Stillwell, known to friends and family as, “Bev”, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 85. Bev was a dignified and honorable man. More than that, Bev was a kind and extremely generous gentleman. Originally from the Bardstown, Kentucky area, Bev spent his youth with his parents Maude Estelle Stillwell (maiden...

Thomas Brandt

Thomas Brandt

Sep 22, 2017

Thomas “Tommy” Patrick Brandt, 13, received his angel wings on September 22, 2017. He was born on March 21, 2004 in Loma Linda, CA to Meghan Brandt and Phil Brandt. He last attended school at Tony Hillerman Middle School. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in July 2016. Despite weeks and weeks of hospitalizations and rare complications he...

Pamela Gatschet

Pamela Gatschet

Sep 19, 2017

Please keep the family of Pamela D. Gatschet in your thoughts and prayers.

Wilma Christian

Wilma Christian

Sep 19, 2017

Please keep the family of Wilma Jean Christian in your thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Conrad

Phyllis Conrad

Sep 12, 2017

Phyllis Jane (Mauro) Conrad, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in her home in Albuquerque surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on September 19, 1939, in Boulder, Colorado, and raised in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. She attended Santa Fe High School with her life-long friend, Bobbi (Howell) Hine. She later attended college at New Mexico State and began...

Eileen Stanhope

Eileen Stanhope

Sep 11, 2017

Please keep the family of Eileen Stanhope in your thoughts and prayers.

Jeffrey Portillo

Jeffrey Portillo

Sep 10, 2017

Jeffrey Tovar Portillo, 25, passed away unexpectedly on  Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was born on April 22, 1992 in Albuquerque, NM. His warm smile made others feel as if they were the most important person in the world. He loved to make others laugh. Jeffrey was very caring and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an excellent father,...

Lilly Armijo

Lilly Armijo

Sep 6, 2017

Lilly Armijo, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born on December 27, 1926 in Los Padillas, NM to Severo and Manuelita (Moraga) Padilla. She was proud to be Harvey Girl. She will be remembered for her love for her family. She truly enjoyed cooking and taking care of her precious family. Lilly was preceded in death...

Isaiah Harper

Isaiah Harper

Aug 31, 2017

Isaiah Leevon Harper, 8, our beloved son and grandson, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He will be remembered as a loving, caring, and helpful little boy. He loved video games, action figures and tools. Memories of Isaiah will last forever. Isaiah is survived by his father, Curtis Harper; mother, Krissinda Luna; grandparents, Charles & Rosenda Harper, and Lisa...

Mara Edwards

Mara Edwards

Aug 31, 2017

Mara Edwards, 69, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born in December 1947 in Salzburg, Austria to Teodors and Ruta Spigers. In 1969 she graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology. In 1972, she earned her certification from Deaconess School of Medical Technology. Mara was a Medical Technologist for 42 years....

Jeffrey Highlander

Jeffrey Highlander

Aug 31, 2017

Jeff Highlander, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Winslow, AZ to Donald Lee and Emma (Zampedri) Highlander. He is remembered for his entrepreneurial accumen with Highlander Poultry which evolved into Highlander Industries. His inquisitive nature prepared him to excel in all of his endeavors. Jeff loved to laugh, listen and...

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

Aug 29, 2017

Age 60, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Johnny was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, He joined the United States Army in  after graduating from high school.  Where he spend over 21 years.  He was a true advocate on behalf of his fellow Veterans. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strong Thorne Funeral...

Chia-Han Chu

Chia-Han Chu

Aug 28, 2017

Chia-Han "Troy" Chu, 26, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew and friend. He was extremely intelligent and brought great honor to his family. All services in the United States are private. Please keep his family, friends and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. Strong-Thorne 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque,...

Elena Soliz

Elena Soliz

Aug 26, 2017

Elena Soliz passed away on August 26th, 2017. She is predeceased by her grandmother, Jimmie Brietzke, and her mother-in-law, Trinidad Soliz.  Elena is survived by her beloved husband, David Soliz; the children she cherished, Santiago and Estrella; parents, Jimmy and Arlene Bullard; father-in-law, George Soliz; grandparents, Ernest and Florence Dow; sisters, Sarah Mostiller (Jarrett) and Alisa Cortez (Josh); and many aunts,...