Class of ’36 November 7, 1917– March 11, 2024 Martinita“Marta” T. Martinez,106, of Espanola, N.M. passed into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Monday, March 11, 2024, in Waldorf, MD at the home of her oldest daughter. Marta was born in Chimayo, N.M. on November 7, 1917, to the late…
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Class of ’86 June 18, 1968 – July 27, 2024 Bernadette Rascon of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away July 27, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Rosie Saiz and Frank Rascon, Sr. Bernadette is preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Saiz, Grandparents Ambrosio and Epifania Saiz and many Uncles, Aunties and…
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Jason C. Salazar Class of ’92 May 14, 1974 — July 18, 2024 Jason C. Salazar, age 50, a devoted father, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Jason was well known throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho as the face of his family owned business, Elliott’s. Jason had a love…
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George Lee Carver II Class of ’63 April 5, 1945 — June 29, 2024 George Lee Carver II, age 79, beloved father, loving grandfather, great friend to many passed away peacefully in his home on June 29, 2024. George was preceded by his wife of 55 years, Lana Sue (Johnson), his parents, Flight Officer George…
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Rudolph (Rudy) Edward Laumbach, 92 Class of ’49 June 16, 1931 — June 15, 2024 Rudy passed away peacefully, thanks to hospice, after a difficult fight with cancer. One of his greatest joys was gathering people to see what could be done to make things better. He was born in Doyleville, Colorado, but New Mexico…
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Edmundo Eusebio Vazquez Class of ’49 May 14, 1932-June 11, 2024 Edmundo was born in Chacon, NM. Spanish was his native language; he learned English at the local Presbyterian mission school. In 1949 he graduated from Menaul School in Albuquerque, the Presbyterian high school for Hispanics of northern NM. He earned a BS in biology…
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Lora Cunningham (Class of ’87) got into showbiz, enjoying a career in acting, directing, and producing. Today, she continues to fulfill Menaul’s mission to serve, bringing her talent and passion into the world of nonprofits. Ms. Cunningham, who was recently profiled in Albuquerque The Magazine, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s soiree, so…
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Carlos Fuentes, Menaul School class of 2020, former boarding student, homecoming king, and basketball player, is killing it at the University of Denver this year. He is working on a double major in Marketing and Information Systems and plans to work in the basketball world as an agent. Way to get it done, Carlos! “Carlos…
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Optimistic, sophisticated, with a wicked sense of humor Johanna came to us from the icy fjords of Norway (or more accurately, the very normal city of Drammen). An incredibly extroverted and adventurous young woman, Johanna jumped right into every aspect of life at Menaul School for her one-year exchange program. In her year here, Johanna…
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My Story After high school I pursued my dream and went through college and continued my running career. After 3 years of college I turned pro and went to Europe and ran the international circuit. I competed with the best runners in the world and made money. It was a dream of a lifetime. Elmer…
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My Story Menaul, in many ways, was one big family when I attended. I’m sure it still is. All my brothers that I have now — Javier, Nick, Austin, Abe, Anthony and Fabrice — I had met when I attended Menaul School. One of my favorite memories at Menaul was beating Mountanair on the road…
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