All Obituaries

Martha Gibson Deveneau, age 93, educator, gardener, lover of cats and longtime NM resident, died in the comfort of her home on Saturday, September 10, 2022, beside loving family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Martha was born in Springhill, Alabama. She graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Alabama, and attended Troy State Teachers College before graduating from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, in 1950. She then moved to Albuquerque and two...

Margarita Monica Barela beloved wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother passed from this world to her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022, with family at her side. She has joined her husband of 65 years, Candido in heaven. Monica was born July 20, 1935, in Pecos, NM.  Monica is survived by children; Janet Barela & Logie Mathis of Albuquerque, NM, and John Barela & wife Heidi Forrest-Barela of Poquoson, VA.; grandchildren, Adriana Hasby husband George,...

Mary E. Aguilar-Lee, 88, of Bernalillo passed into the care of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. Mary was born in Sile, New Mexico, to José Leandro Rivera and Linda Rael Rivera. Mary was born into a ranching family and loved being at the family ranch in the Jemez Mountains hiking, reading, or tending to her yard and gardens. Mary was foremost a loving mother whose children were the most important part of her life. Mary was also a...

Oliver John Alvarez, age 79, passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1943, to Oliver and Ruby Alvarez in Embudo, NM. Johnny (OJ) graduated from Las Animas High School and attended Ontario Jr. College. He served in USAF for 23 years and retired from a second career with OSHA. In his younger years, Johnny (OJ) enjoyed playing the saxophone, baseball, bowling, riding motorcycles, and in his retirement, traveling and playing golf. He is survived by...

Jose (Joe) Ines Candelaria, Jr., 90 years old, has left us to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born on June 24, 1932 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. (Adela) J. I. Candelaria Sr.; sisters, Fidelia Herrera (Ignacio Herrera-husband), Lena DeHerrera (Sus DeHerrera-husband), Esther Gatewood (Clarence Gatewood-husband), Ruth Boleman; and brother, Carlos Candelaria (Irene Candelaria-wife). He leaves behind the love of his...

Patrick L. Wehling, age 98, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Patrick is survived by his children, Pat Wehling, Jr. and his wife, Ruth Anne, Mary Pedersen and her husband, Dennis, Joe Wehling and his wife, Debra, Chris Wehling and Matt Wehling, four grandchildren, Jessica, Luke, Emma and Alice, step-granddaughter, Shayla Heavner, and numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by his wife,...

Our beloved Mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend, Monica Trujillo-Willis passed away at age 49, on Saturday, September 10th, 2022. She is and will be forever in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held at FRENCH- University on Monday, October 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with a reception following at 12:00p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Monica at www.FrenchFunerals.com.    FRENCH - University  1111 University Blvd. NE  Albuquerque, NM...

Silvio Dell'Angela (84) beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, September 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Anita; daughters, Lori Jimenez and husband, Easy and Kim Dell'Angela and fiancé, Tom; sister, Dixie Golden; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both his parents, Luigi and Elisa Dell'Angela; his daughter, Katherine Kuehl;...

Thomas James McTigue, 93, a devout Catholic, long-time member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Albuquerque businessman, and proud father to 5 sons, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He entered this world Wednesday, May 8, 1929 in Blue Island, IL, born to Thomas and Mary McTigue. He loved to travel and learn about new places. He visited several countries and 48 of the U.S. states, missing North Dakota and Alaska. Although his wife Bernadette was born in Bronx, New York, they met across...

Gary William Brignac, age 88, beloved father, husband, grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He entered this world in Big Mamou, Louisiana, on January 13, 1934, born to Golbert and Ruby Brignac. Gary was an avid bowler; he won the US Open and many other tournaments. He was in the Navy during the Korean War. He won the Golden Glove Championship. Gary leaves behind his wife, Ann Brignac; son, Michael Brignac; daughter, Alice Frazer and four grandchildren. All The pain and...