All Obituaries

Dr. Gene A. Schripsema, 88, was called home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The oldest of four siblings, he was born Saturday, October 14, 1933, to Herman and Cora Schripsema in Dupree, SD. Gene lived in Holland, MI, to age 10 when the family moved to Teec Nos Pos, AZ, on the Navajo Nation. He graduated from Farmington High School where he made All-State in both basketball and football. He received his BA from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI, where he met his wife,...

Sydney M. Doughty, a longtime resident of Edgewood, NM passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Sydney was born on September 5,1941 to Joseph and Emily (Barryman) Morris in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Howard Doughty and is survived by her daughter, Kara Kathleen Crotta of Albuquerque, NM and granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Crotta of Seattle, WA. After graduating with her BS in Education and Biology from the...

Nancy J. Stevens, 77, of Albuquerque, was raised up to her Heavenly home Sunday, July 17, 2022. Nancy was born Sunday, July 1, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, the oldest among four sisters. Born Nancy Jane Boardman, her parents were Herbert and Irene Boardman. Nancy was predeceased by sister, Debbie Boardman; and is survived by sisters, Linda Fite and Dee Dee Brunson.    Nancy happily married her devotedly loving, fantastic husband, Vearle Dean Stevens, March of 1964. Nancy’s...

Mike (Mikie) Robert Duran April 29, 1951 - November 28, 2021 Mikie was born to his loving parents, Carmen and Mike Duran and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at the age of one. Although Mikie was formally tutored at a young age, his real education came from a life of inclusion with his family. There was truly never a dull moment when Mikie was around. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing "army men and dinosaurs." In his adult years, Mikie worked with RCI, and Mikie had a...

Carmen Guerra Duran July 1, 1919 - November 27, 2021 Carmen was the eldest daughter born to Juan and Flora (Apodaca) Guerra. Of her siblings, Mike, John, Carolina/Kero, Sophie, Cecilia, and Bobby, Sophie is still with us. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Duran, Jr. in 2017. Mike and Carmen had three children, Mike Robert Duran (Mikie), Gilbert Duran, and Gerri Ann Duran. Carmen is survived by children, Gilbert Duran and Gerri Ann Duran (Scot); grandchildren, Scotty...

William Francis Studer, age 98, a former resident of Ruidoso, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, after a long and vigorous life. Bill was born on September 26, 1923, into a family of ten children. His parents, John Leo Studer and Hildegard Lemper Studer, raised their family in the small town of Chesaning, Michigan. His parents predeceased Bill, as did eight of his siblings: Avelina, Richard, Bernice, Betty, Joan, Vincent, Victor, and Blanche. His...

Hilario (JR) Velasquez, 76, of Albuquerque, NM was called home to the Lord and passed away peacefully at his home on July 23rd, 2022 surrounded by his immediate family. Hilario was born in Colorado on Thursday, October 4th, 1945 to Hilario & Aurelia Velasquez. He grew up in the town of Dilia, NM in a large family with several brothers and sisters. He attended and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. After high school, he joined the construction industry where he went on to become an...

Johnnie Dell Williams was born in rural Taylor County, Texas, on Wednesday, August 12, 1936, to John Henry and Dana Ruth Ellinger. She was the fifth of six children. Johnnie truly loved her family as well as growing up on the Ellinger Ranch, that was located in Buffalo Gap, Texas.     Johnnie first met Marion when he had an appointment with his optometrist, Dr. Ted Ellinger. Ted was Johnnie’s brother and she happened to be taking care of his office when Marion...

Lady Jay was born in January of 1969. She was an amazing daughter, sister, and auntie. Lady Jay was an amazing person with a wonderful attitude.  She had passion for, and loved many things including the Miami dolphins, the color purple, her family, and her friends. When Lady Jay entered a room, she instantly filled it with joy and happiness like no one else could. She is loved by many, will be dearly missed by all, but never...

Anna Mae Lafferty, age 83, passed away and went on to be with the lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She is survived by her loving sons, Edward Lafferty of Tucumcari, NM, Bobby Lafferty of Albuquerque, NM, and her grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer Lafferty. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles "Buddy" Lafferty who was she was married to for 42 years, and her parents Wilbur and Dorothy Foote. Anna was born in Orlando, OK., she was apart of the rainbow girls growing up and loved...