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obits profiles
Local Obituary Profiles
Officer Made UFO Report
Lonnie Zamora gained global fame in 1964 when in the hilly area south of Socorro the then-30-year-old police officer spotted an object he couldn't identify rise off the ground and fly away, leaving only depressions in the dirt, scorched earth and a lingering legend behind. (Saturday, November 07, 2009)
'Larger Than Life' Franchini Lived for Law
Gene Franchini caught more fish, told bigger stories and probably participated in more mock trial rounds than any judge in the United States. (Friday, November 06, 2009)
Rodeo Cowboy Won All-Around Title Twice
At age 68, Sonny Jim was still wrestling steers and team roping calfs, the former as recently as a few weeks ago at a rodeo held during a fair in Tuba City, Ariz. (Thursday, November 05, 2009)
WWII Veteran Wrote Book
Horacio Montoya, a Bataan Death March survivor who chronicled his wartime experiences in his 2009 book, "Rising Sun Over Bataan: Memoirs of War," died Tuesday. He was 93. (Saturday, October 31, 2009)
'Whatever He Did, He Excelled At'
Chang An, whose small, home-run plant business grew into what is Osuna Nursery, died Sunday. (Friday, October 30, 2009)
Athlete Known for His Jokes
Ronald Morrison, an accomplished Albuquerque High School athlete and former UNM Lobos football player who went on to play for the Houston Oilers during the inaugural American Football League season, died this week. (Saturday, October 24, 2009)
Supreme Court Clerk Took Her Job Seriously
Rose Marie Alderete, who was the fourth person since statehood to serve as clerk of the New Mexico Supreme Court, died this week at age 86. (Friday, October 23, 2009)
Wife Helped American GI Forum
Family and home was everything to Maria Ximenes, those who knew her said. (Saturday, October 17, 2009)
Teacher Loved History
More than 1,000 people filled the Manzano High School gymnasium Wednesday evening to remember Gracie Sellers, who taught at the Albuquerque school for 32 years. (Friday, October 16, 2009)
Artist Recognized as SF Living Treasure
Abad E. Lucero, a furniture-maker and artist who was recognized as a Santa Fe Living Treasure 2001, has died. He was 100. (Thursday, October 15, 2009)
Firefighter Worked His Way Up to Assistant Chief (Saturday, October 10, 2009)
Teetotaler Owned Many Liquor Stores and Bars in Albuquerque (Friday, October 09, 2009)
Air Force Vet Became a Wedding Planner (Thursday, October 08, 2009)
Historian Was 'Interested in Just About Everything' (Saturday, October 03, 2009)
Tucumcari Lawyer Was President of State Bar (Friday, October 02, 2009)
School Nurse's Office a 'Refuge' (Saturday, September 26, 2009)
Man Was Known for Helping Others (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)
Jurist Was Chief Justice of N.M. High Court (Saturday, September 12, 2009)
'Lifetime Volunteer' Led Senior Centers (Saturday, September 12, 2009)
Painter Customized Automobiles for Decades (Thursday, September 10, 2009)
Judge Created System Intended To Speed Up Trials (Saturday, September 05, 2009)
'Renaissance Man' Was Jeweler, Pioneer in Plastics (Thursday, September 03, 2009)
Pilot Helped Transport Remote Patients to the Hospital (Saturday, August 29, 2009)
Elementary Teacher Flew SR-71 Blackbird (Saturday, August 22, 2009)
UNM Professor Was Meticulous (Friday, August 21, 2009)
Administrator Served State (Friday, August 21, 2009)
Choir Director, Singer Active in Community (Thursday, August 13, 2009)
Ex-Mayor Credited With CNM (Saturday, August 08, 2009)
Minister Worked With Homeless (Thursday, August 06, 2009)
Former CEO Helped Transform Presbyterian (Friday, July 24, 2009)
Prominent New Mexico Artist Started Her Career With Clay (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)
Nun Taught School Around U.S. (Friday, July 17, 2009)
Engineer Headed Up Reactor (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Musician Was Organist, Music Director at Belen Church (Thursday, July 09, 2009)
Code Talker Reached Corporal (Saturday, June 27, 2009)
Veteran Was Humble About His Awards (Thursday, June 25, 2009)
Duke City Artist Started Off as Architect (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)
Students Adored 'Coach Sena' (Saturday, June 20, 2009)
Administrator Served as Presbyterian's Vice President (Saturday, June 13, 2009)
Stained-Glass Creator Cared Deeply About Work (Friday, June 12, 2009)
Artist Known for 'Hard Edge' Paintings (Friday, June 05, 2009)
Zoo Volunteer Loved Animals (Wednesday, June 03, 2009)
Sandia Computer Expert Was a 'Self-Made Man' (Friday, May 29, 2009)
Code Talker Was Tribal Councilor (Saturday, May 23, 2009)
Activist Drew Attention to Important Issues (Thursday, May 21, 2009)
Teacher Worked With Kids, Union (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)
Educator Organized Retirement System (Saturday, May 16, 2009)
Financial Expert Led FDIC, Founded University (Friday, May 15, 2009)
Veteran Lobbyist Boosted State (Thursday, May 14, 2009)
