All Obituaries

Celia Ruiz Tomlinson has embarked onto her next adventure. Celia was born on Thursday, January 25, 1941 in San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines and passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   In between those years, she navigated a turbulent path becoming a pioneer in her profession. Celia emerged from absolute poverty in Manila. It was through education, tenacity, grit, and family support that she obtained her engineering degree...

Larry David Janssen Ret. Major USAF Larry David Janssen was born at home in Fairmont, OK, April 19, 1932 to Herbert and Edna (Helberg) Janssen. Larry was the 4th of 6 children born to them. It was during the Great Depression. Times were hard, but this family like many others of those days, were hard working, God fearing farmers. He was baptized May 8, 1932 at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Garfield county, OK, which they attended until they grew up and moved away. The family was truly...

Samuel Garcia-Villegas of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 18, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. Samuel Garcia-Villegas, de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 18 de noviembre de 2020. Sus seres queridos están escribiendo su obituario, que podrá leer aquí.

Guy Bien of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 26, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Crystal Brosco, age 39, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was fun, loving, witty, and a razzle dazzle dancing queen, and she will be missed dearly. Due to the current pandemic a private family service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Crystal was survived by her mother, Denise Brosco; her brothers, Quinten and Derrick; her son, Owen; and grandmother, Eva Lopez. The family would like you to view the service which will be live-streamed and available for viewing...

Crawford H. Lydle III passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was a wonderful friend and mentor to many.  Crawford served in the US Marine corps for 6 years including tours in Viet Nam and Rota, Spain.  After his discharge he joined the University of California Police Force attaining the rank of Assistant Chief. He retired in 1990.   He was a graduate of Riverside Community College and attended UC Riverside.  Crawford also...

Marlyn W. Sterk, age 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Marlyn is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years. Marlyn is also survived by his children, Todd and wife Rosa, Troy and wife Meredith, and Dawn and husband Tim Harrington; and grandchildren, Ryan (Amber), Kaitlyn (Matt), Amber (Reilly), Amanda (Robby), Kyle (Camille), Jacob, Keely (Myles). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lambert and Jeannette Sterk, and his father-in-law...

Emma Frances “Fran” Arndell who would have been 94 on January 8th, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.    She was born in 1927 in Cleaton, Muhlenberg County, KY, to Jess Franklin and Maggie Lou (Carnell) Vincent.  She married James Crews Arndell on October 5, 1947 and moved to Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky where she was active in politics, PTA and Elkton Baptist Church.  Her husband was transferred to Albuquerque,...

James Barnum Robinson Jr, COL (Retired) US Army, 89, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. “Facing the end, I’m sad at ‘leaving the party’ ” was a favorite saying of his as he neared the end of a truly marvelous life. Born September 26, 1931 in Savannah, GA, Jim was the first-born son of James Barnum Sr. and Hattie (she hated that name) Frances Robinson. He graduated from Atlanta’s North Fulton County High School in 1949. A...

Shirley Esther Wilson, a beloved lady of faith and grace peacefully passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Kenny Bain, and his wife, Barbara; three sons, Pastor Don Wilson and his wife, Linda; Rocky Wilson and his wife, Florence "Flo" and Gary Wilson; grandchildren, Kimberly Ellison and her husband, Jason; Kelly May and her husband, James; Yvonne Arrossa; Leroy Garcia and his wife, Yvonne; Monica Stapleton; Vince Garcia; Brock Wilson and his...