All Obituaries

Esther Harrison Hovel, age 105, died November 11, 2022. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1982. She was born in San Antonio, TX, on January 12, 1917, graduated from Incarnate Word College there, and did graduate work in Art History at Oxford, England, and the British Institute in Florence, Italy.   Mrs. Hovel was the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Harrison of Virginia and Texas and was the widow of her late, beloved husband, Elliott Hovel, to whom she was...

Simbwala (Regina Lynne) Schultz, age 70, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 27, 1951. She passed into the afterlife with the ancestors, Monday, November 21, 2022, after two years of battling congestive heart conditions. She was the daughter of the late Lieutenant Ezell Butler and Rose Yeates Butler-Schultz, social worker. She was later adopted by Leo Schultz, her mother’s second husband. As a young child, along with her older brother, the late Kenneth Ezell Butler, her...

Born at Courtetelle, Switzerland, on 30 October 1927, Albert Noyer was the fourth of nine children born to Alphonse and Marguerite Schindelholz. At an early age he was fostered to Albert and Eugenie Nussbaum-Noyer, who subsequently moved to Detroit, MI, where he grew up. After completing Army service, 1945- 47, he majored in commercial art at Wayne University. Working for several years as a mechanical illustrator in Detroit art studios, he then entered a 30- year career with the Detroit...

In loving memory of Tony Ray Garcia, who passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the age of 67. Tony was born in Roswell, NM on November 10, 1955, to Mary Agnes "Willie" Jimenez. He was legally adopted and raised by his grandparents: Augustine and Jesusita "Jessie" Garcia. He was the devoted husband of Martha Garcia, and proud father of Dominic Garcia (wife Hannah), Matthew Garcia, and Jacob Garcia (wife Shantal). He was happiest when he was with his...

Jonathan Earl, 56, passed away on September 30, 2022. He was born in Las Vegas, NM to Michael and Kathleen Earl. Jonathan had a career as a professional pipe fitter. He retired in 2021 from Western States Fire Protection Company. He was very highly respected in the Fire Protection community. Jonathan loved spending time with his family, watching Nascar and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, running the mountain, playing his guitar, and listening to music. Jonathan worked hard...

Deacon John Louis Russo, born Wednesday, July 24, 1946, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully at his home on Monday, November 14, 2022.   He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Martha (Stager) Russo; brother-in-law, Phillip J. Stager, of St. Petersburg, FL.; many cousins, and dear friends.   John retired from Albuquerque Public Schools after a lengthy teaching and administrative career. He served as deacon for 35 years at St. John XXIII Catholic...

Madison Riley Valdespino July 17, 2009- November 14, 2022   Our precious little angel, Madison Riley, was taken to heaven on November 14, 2022. The light she brought into this world will never go out. In her short life she touched and brought joy to many hearts.   She is survived by her mother and father, Tracy Harris Valdespino and Damien Valdespino; big brother, Aiden; grandparents, Bill and Terry Harris; her aunt and uncle, Kendall and Jeremy Harris; aunt, Stephanie...

Barbara Louise Lipinski passed away quietly on the night of November 6, 2022, at a triumphant age of 96. She was born February 17, 1926, 7:45 am in Omaha, NE to Mildred Jane (nee ROBERTS) Burrell and Edward Robert Burrell and was the first of two children. Barbara moved with her family to El Cajon, California when she was 14. While attending Grossmont Union high School, she registered for Algebra II with a friend. On the first day, her teacher sent them to the principal's office:...

Judy passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 77 years of age.  Judy was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since the age of 11.  She is survived by a daughter, Lani and a son, Larry.  She has five grandchildren, Laura, Jason, Kristin, Ryan, and Maria.  She has four great grandchildren, Benjamin, Graham, Owen, and Harry.  She has four brothers, Raymond Sego, Leland Sego, Lane Sego and Gary Sego, 21 nieces and nephews and numerous...

Victor Lopez, age 38, beloved spouse, father, brother, uncle, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He entered this world on July 2, 1984, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Richard and Gloria Lopez. He is survived by his spouse, Elaine Lopez; daughter, Eva Lopez; son, Victor Lopez (VJ); youngest daughter, Bella; mother, Gloria Leger; father, Richard Lopez; twin-sister, Victoria Salas; brother-in-law, Ray Salas; sister, Linda Ural; brother-in-law, Leo...