William Matthew "Matt" Ross, 71, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 26, 2025. Born on December 22, 1953, in Las Cruces, NM, he was the beloved son of the late Rex R. and Lady Eugenia (Seay) Ross. Matt was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother; he is survived by his...
Louisa Chavez Bermudez, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, on September 15, 1945, the only daughter of Alicia and Celedon Chavez.
Louisa attended and graduated Harwood Girls' School. She worked for many years at Lovelace Hospital where she eventually retired.
She married Rev. Jesus (Jessie) Bermudez...
Ellie Fox Einhorn, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers or meals, the family asks to please consider making a donation to Magen David Adom at https://savinglivesinisrael.netviewshop.com.
WESSELL, NORMA, 97, born in Nebraska and longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Norma is joined in heaven with her husband Jack, her son Kenny and her parents, Herbert and Beulah, her brother Ardell and sister Portia. Norma is survived by her children: Jeff (Sandra) Wessell, Carol (Stanley) Lopez, and Joan Garcia; her...
“That’s nice rhythm hon”
And if anyone knew rhythm, it was him.
From his youth, singing in the clubs in Boston, to dancing at The Mud Puddle in Albuquerque, to drum circles at Big Mountain, to the tapping of his typewriter keys, all settled in the families’ Oasis, in Tijeras.
“Use your fingers. Put down that stick. That’s it, be gentle on that...
Mr. Robert P. Tinnin, Jr., founder of the Tinnin Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM, died on August 24, 2025.
Albuquerque born and raised, Bobby, or Tinnin as he was also affectionately known, was a true renaissance man with an iconic laugh and a legendary personality.
A real hometown boy, in his early years Tinnin gathered wild asparagus along the ditches; rushed to...
Gilbert V. Roybal, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on August 24, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1944, in Bernalillo, NM, to Primitivo and Margarita Roybal.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Rita Roybal; children, Celeste Montoya (John), Gabriel Roybal (Raquel C.), Christopher Roybal (Kara), and Regina Stout...
Anne Anastacia Wegener, known affectionately as Momma, Nanny, and Auntie Anne, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 29, 1935, Anne dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse for 52 years before retiring. She resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was a devout member of the Catholic Church, regularly...
Billy (Bill) Keith Whisenand, age 95, of Albuquerque, NM, died on Friday, August 22, 2025. Born on March 13, 1930, near Springfield, CO. Bill was the son of Isaac and Daisy (McCain) Whisenand. He graduated from Montezuma High School in 1947 and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951 where he had a 22-year career as an aviation inspector serving in...
Lorenzo Gabriel Pimentel, born on August 25th, 1993, in Albuquerque, passed away on August 21st, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his parents, Father Lawrence Pimentel and Mother Roberta Lira; his children, Lorena Pimentel (12), Leo Pimentel (14), and Lilly Michelle (8); and his siblings, Emmanuel L. Pimentel, Christina M. Hyland, Jose Montoya, and Moyses Lira. Lorenzo...
Juanita Marguerite Lumpmouth, 77, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1948, in Clinton, OK to Rose Fletcher and Doty Lumpmouth.
She graduated from Central High School in Muscogee, OK, Navajo Community College in Tsaile, AZ, and Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM and was just a few credits shy...
Daniel Rakes, age 70, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, as well as a well-known attorney, passed away on August 20, 2025. Dan was known for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and ability to make friends wherever he went. He served as the general counsel at Angel Fire Resort for the past twenty-seven years.
Dan is preceded in...
Mark Haywood McAllister, 49, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2025, in Silver City, New Mexico, where he had been living since 2021. He was born to David and Susan (nee Brandner) McAllister on January 25, 1976, in Columbia, Missouri. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota from the time he was three years old until he graduated from Southwest High School...
Joan Angela Monnin, 75, earned her wings on August 20, 2025. She was born to Deluvina and Frank P. Trujillo and preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Casimero Trujillo.
Joan is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary; siblings, Marie Priscilla Torres (husband Ron) and Frank Roy Trujillo (wife Donna Fastle); daughters, Pamela Wheeler (husband Kirk) and...
Irene Ortiz, 98, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on August 19, 2025. She entered the world on June 10, 1927, in Las Vegas, NM, born to Juan and Stefana "Annie" Alire. She is survived by her five children, Consuelo "Connie" Grabenstein (Richard Grabenstein), John Ortiz, Patrick Ortiz (Thelma Ortiz), Mary...
Deborah Smith passed away suddenly on August 19, 2025. She was the kindest person anyone would want to have as a friend, mother, wife or coworker. As her family would continue to say, "she is the angel of our family".
She was born in Bellaire, Ohio to Sidney and Kikue Kowell on May 3, 1955. As a child from a military...
Mary "Maria" Whipple went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025. She passed on peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her father Claudio "Clyde" Whipple and her mother Ruth Emilia Whipple. She is survived by her brother Gene Whipple and wife Gloria, her sister Barbara Rivas and husband Martin,...
Rene Francisco "Cisco" Barba, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, in his apartment in Albuquerque, NM. Rene was born on August 5th, 1985, to Yvonne Conklin and later adopted by David Conklin in Belen, New Mexico. Rene attended Sandia High School and later obtained a GED. He worked as a cook at many restaurants around Albuquerque for...
Judith Bridwell Sanders, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025 after a brief illness. I would like to thank our brother, David, for walking alongside Judith for the past several years and recently supporting her with encouragement and caregiving. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends
As all are aware, there was never a bigger Dallas Cowboys...
Cora Mae Harris (Sprunger), 91, passed away August 19, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy D.; baby daughter, Theresa; brother, Eddie Sprunger; and parents, Jack and Carmen Sprunger. She will be deeply missed by her son, Mike (Cass) Harris; daughters, Brenda (Richard) Rodarte and Dolores Huston; sisters, Phyllis Harnetiaux and...