All Obituaries

On Thursday, December 1st, 2022, Phyllis Lea Harper-Rispoli departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Webb City, Missouri, but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents James Clayton Harper and Betty (Heilman) Harper raised Phyllis by providing many summers on the Texas ranch of her grandparents and attending twelve years of Catholic education in Tulsa. These experiences would provide the foundation for her never ending interest in dance, art, music, travel and...

Herbert “Herb” Edward Delker, passed away peacefully at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 97. Herb is survived by his son, Gregg Delker, and daughter-in-law, Candee Delker. He was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Angela Delker, Gregg Delker, Jr., and Westley Delker. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Herb was born May 25, 1925, in Blissfield Township, Michigan to...

Linwood Hitchcock Boyer Jr, a true southern gentleman, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, born in Eufaula, Alabama on December 7th, 1925, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 6th, 2022, just a day short of his 97th birthday. At the young age of 17, a year after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Linwood attempted to join the Army. To his dismay, a bulging hernia prevented his enlistment. A year later, making a full recovery from hernia repair surgery, he successfully...

Jennie passed away unexpectedly the night of Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  The eldest of six children, she was born in Oklahoma City, OK on March 9, 1947, to Jeanette (John) Rector and William R. Rector. She grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and Yukon OK before moving to Lawrence, Kansas in 1964 where she "skipped" her senior year of high school, forever claiming the Yukon High Class of '65 as her own and starting classes the University of Kansas.   While there Jennie...

Viola Adela Singletary, 103, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She entered this world on Friday, September 19, 1919, in Albuquerque, NM., born to Antonio and Adela Singletary.  Viola was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and a wonderful mother of two children. She loved traveling and spending time with friends. Viola enjoyed telling stories about her life and being with her family. She is survived by son, Charles Stanford;...

Malcolm Taylor Buttram Saturday, April 9, 1949 - Sunday, January 22, 2023 Malcolm was born in Whittier, California, where his father had retired from a position as a field geologist. His family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, while he was still quite young. He lived there until he graduated from Pascal High School as valedictorian. Malcolm then attended undergraduate school at Rice University and went on to attend Princeton University where he was granted a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship while...

Daniel Clark Schaffner died Thursday, January 12, 2023, three days short of his ninetieth birthday. Born in the mining town of Tererro, New Mexico, he was the only birth delivered by the miner's doctor in the miner's hospital.  Clark grew up in Albuquerque, where his grandmother owned and operated Ive's Greenhouse in Barelas, New Mexico, which continues to be a part of that community.  Clark graduated Highland High School in 1951 and the University of New Mexico in...

John Roy Kirkpatrick, husband, father, grandfather, forester, and good friend to many passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  John was born in Bellingham, Washington on Saturday, April 18, 1942, to Dahl and Charletta (Hoover) Kirkpatrick. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1950; he graduated from Highland High in 1960. He married a St. Pius girl Carolyn Chavez, in 1963. They had two sons, John and Jason while simultaneously attending...

John Patrick Van Dyke, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. John was born in Ashland, Oregon, to Naomi and Frank Van Dyke. John received a Bachelor of Science at CalTech and his PhD in Physics at the University of Oregon. John was a valued Systems Analyst for Sandia National Laboratory, recognized for his significant contribution to key national projects across more than 50 years of employment. John was an active member of the Presbyterian church, serving as a ruling elder in three...

Ruth Marion Elder Ericson, blessed child of God, completed her baptismal journey at the age of 89 (and a half!) in the comfort of her home held in the hands of family. Her Oopie to his Marty, she has rejoined her beloved husband David M. Ericson, Jr. and they are dancing throughout the heavens together again. Beloved by her family and friends, she was a woman of faith with the heart of an angel who lived a life of service. Ruth's greatest gifts to this world were her grace, compassion,...