All Obituaries

Miles Crawford Sparks, 25, beloved brother, son, family member, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on April 8, 2020. He entered this world on December 17, 1994, in Bitburg, Germany, born to Don and Sara Sparks. He is survived by his mother, Sara Sparks; sisters, Alexis Wild and Desiree Sparks; and grandfather, Don H. Sparks. He was proceeded in death by his father, Don W. Sparks; grandmothers, Capitola Lentz and Minnie (Jackie) Sparks; and grandfather, Harold Lentz. Miles...

Michael Glen Haley was born in Denver, Colorado on Friday, September 5, 1958, and passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by his loving wife and family whom he loved dearly. The son of Glen and Carol Haley, Michael was a strong willed, opinionated, kind, bighearted, jokester, but most of all loving soul who would do anything for his family and friends.  Mike was a loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle who loved to tease his siblings as well as...

Michael Trujillo “Mike T,” age 29, a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed to his eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Michael was known for his big heart, generous spirit, amazing smile, being everyone’s best friend, and having an energy that drew people to him. Michael loved baseball, weightlifting, hunting, and fishing. He had a determination and drive to succeed in everything he did; he served in the Army Reserves for eight years,...

Ronald J. Manzi, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lillian Manzi. He was born September 30, 1932 in Queens Village, NY and attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Church. He moved to Albuquerque in the early 1940’s and graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of NM, earning degrees in English and History. He began his teaching career at Hot Springs High School (in what would become T or...

Julianne Hultzen, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Julie is survived by two sisters, Nikki Rupp of Virginia Beach, VA, and Christine Oakley of Placerville, CA and Fitchburg, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nadine Rupp of Westfield, NJ. Born in Baltimore, MD, Julie's family moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1955, and then to Westfield, NJ in 1959. After she graduated from college and worked for IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY, Julie moved back to Albuquerque...

Guadalupe Lopez, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 and in now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his daughter, Diana of Rio Rancho; son, Jimmy of Albuquerque and daughter-in-law Linda of Bosque Farms; siblings, Tony Lopez and wife Lydia of Pharr, Texas, Mary Dennis Villareal and husband Joe of Celeste, Texas; and numerous nephews, nieces, and other family and friends. Mr. Lopez was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elvira; two daughters; Elvira and...

Hattie Towery of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 16, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

CHURCH, Eva, 94, of Albuquerque. Our beloved Mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She is survived by her children; Frank Martinez, Dolores Serna and husband Isidro, Gloria Gallegos and husband Rick, Debbie Segura and partner, Lupe Sanchez. Eva was a grandmother to 39 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Eva was proceeded in death by her husband, Leroy Phillip Church and her two sons; Jose and Anthony Martinez. She enjoyed Polka dancing and sharing her love by...

  Nadyne Plugge, age 83, beloved wife, mother and grandma, passed away on Thursday, May 21st, 2020 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Nadyne cared deeply for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She raised four fabulous kids and loved her grandkids with a fierceness that was hard to be matched.  She was dedicated to her church and truly had a servant’s heart.  She never met a stranger.  She loved traveling with her...

  Josephine Irigoyen Lasswell died peacefully at home with family on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born Monday, December 14, 1925, in Las Cruces, NM. Her parents were Francisco Irigoyen and Aurelia Garcia Irigoyen. She was the eldest of five children, including two brothers, Edmund and Raymond, and a sister, Mary Egley, who predeceased her. One sister, Dolores Nixon, is still living in Hawthorne, Nevada. Josephine grew up in Belen, NM and in the old town area of Albuquerque. She...