Elizabeth Ann Johnson
Apr 25, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Fry) Johnson, age 75, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, after a short illness. Betty Ann, as she was known, was born and raised in Wilmington, DE, where she lived for 67 years before moving to New Mexico.
She attended Corpus Christi Elementary School in Elsmere, DE, her hometown, and graduated from H.C. Conrad High School....
Warner Shectman
Apr 24, 2025
Bud - as he liked to be known - served his country honorably in the United States Navy from March 1952 until March 1960 during the post Korean War and early Vietnam War eras. After his military service, Bud lit out for Los Angeles where he made a living as a musician.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bud and his family made...
Judith Anne Griego
Apr 24, 2025
Judy Griego, 90, was called to her eternal resting place on April 24, 2025. She entered this world on May 12, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, born to William and Frieda Haley and was preceded in death by her brother Bill and his wife Libby.
Judy graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1952, she then graduated from Briarcliff Jr. College in 1954....
Barbara Jones
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara Jones, age 85, left this world to join her heavenly father on April 24, 2025.
Barbara was born on February 23, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK, to parents, Mervil "Bob" Williams and Suzanne Gabus Williams.
She was a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years. Born in Oklahoma City where she graduated from Putnam City High School and attended Oklahoma State...
Mary/Maria Pimentel
Apr 23, 2025
Josefina Pimentel, co-founder of Pimentel Guitars and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 23, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born in Ault, Colorado, Josefina married her beloved husband, Lorenzo Pimentel, in 1949. Together, they built a life rooted in love, resilience, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Shortly after their marriage, the couple...
Dorothy Jean Brody
Apr 23, 2025
Jean Brody (née Dorothy Jean Lindsey) passed away peacefully at home on April 23rd, 2025, hours before the birthday of her beloved husband Jerry. She dedicated her life to her family, recording rock art across New Mexico, and tending to her massive collection of cacti and succulents. She will always be remembered for her kindness, her intelligence and curiosity, and...
Arthur Reed
Apr 23, 2025
Rusty (Arthur) Ray Reed passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Tucumcari, NM on May 27, 1949 and lived most of his years in Albuquerque.
He was dedicated to his family, loved working on and restoring cars. His friends through the years could depend on him in their time...
Malka Sutin
Apr 22, 2025
Malka Sutin made the world's best chicken soup. Her heritage, culture, and love of family/friends is why her soup was the best.
Yes, she accomplished many other things, but the quality of her Jewish cooking cannot be overstated. The Jewish version of "Like Water for Chocolate." Malka poured love into her food.
Malka's life began in Dąbrowa Tarnowski, Poland on October 27,...
Barbara Bernal
Apr 22, 2025
Barbara Bernal passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 22, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947, to Max and Betty Rahn. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tiffany; husband, Michael; and brother, Rocky. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Gross (Brian), Melissa Maechtlen (Jacob), and Melinda Cordova (Jose); her brother, Lou Rahn (Christine); and grandchildren, Tyler,...
Robert Knight III
Apr 21, 2025
Robert (Robbie) Lee Knight III (59) went home to be with his savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 21st, 2025. He is survived by his mother Kay L. Davis and step-father Gary A. Davis, and brother Carl Kevin Knight of Albuquerque, NM; an aunt Toni A. Davison of San Antonio, TX; step-sisters Michelle Singer and family and Kelly Berry...
Raymond Theiler
Apr 21, 2025
Raymond Paul "Skip" Theiler Jr, 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on the evening of April 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 12, 1937, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Skip was the eldest of six children born to Gladys Brady and Raymond Theiler Sr. As a child, he earned the nickname "Skip" because he was always skipping from...
Judy Mershon
Apr 21, 2025
Judy Mershon, 83, wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 21, 2025. She entered this world on November 25, 1941, in Plainview, TX, born to Gerald and Bertha Dorough. She is survived by her husband, Ron Mershon; daughter, Denise Olson with husband, Mike; son, Gregory Mershon with wife, Fran; grandson, Anders Olson; granddaughter, Maren...
David Skowran
Apr 21, 2025
David Michael Skowran, 85, died on April 21, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Maurreen and Erin.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 16, 1939, David grew up in Pittsburgh and left to serve his country with honor for 26 years in the United States Air Force, specializing in telecommunications. He retired as a senior master sergeant and...
Gary Long
Apr 21, 2025
Gary W. Long, MD died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Born of Amish/Mennonite heritage, he grew up in Fresno and Dinuba, CA. He attended UCLA Medical School and graduated in 1963. Gary became a senior resident and graduated in the summer of 1967. He had enrolled in a military deferment program, so then went...
Carole Stewart
Apr 20, 2025
Carole Ann Stewart, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on April 20th, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 10th, 1935 in Chester Illinois, Carole lived a life marked by kindness and unwavering love for her family. She was the heart of our home and a source of wisdom and warmth for everyone who knew her.
Carole was known for...
Judith Martinez
Apr 20, 2025
Judith Ann Martinez passed away on April 20, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Judith was known for her love for the Lord, her smile, and her friendliness.
She is survived by her son, Rocky Martinez; her sisters, Patti (Don) Kuhns, and Jeannie Diller; her grandchildren, Larissa and Desiree Martinez; and great-grandchild, Gabriella Baros. She also leaves behind...
Robert Pinkham, Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Sanborn Pinkham Jr, 97, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025, reuniting with the love of his life, Connie, who preceded him in death five years ago. Born and raised in Boston, Bob met Connie on a ski hill, and together they built a beautiful life in Albuquerque, where they spent their seven decades of marriage.
Bob was a mechanical...
Kathleen Ruth Cushing
Apr 18, 2025
"A life well lived is a precious gift of hope, strength, and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place."
- Author unknown
Kathleen Ruth Cushing passed away last week at the age of 93 after a long and courageous battle with illness. Fiercely loving, endlessly compassionate, and always more concerned with giving than receiving, Kathleen lived a...
Marilyn Sue West
Apr 18, 2025
Marilyn Sue West, age 84, passed away on April 18, 2025. It's hard to capture the essence of Sue's life in words, as her impact was profound and her presence will be deeply missed. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and it's clear that she always gave her best and cherished her family and friends with all...
Pattie Gwendolyn O'Rourke
Apr 16, 2025
Pattie Gwendolyn O'Rourke passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 16, 2025 on the feast of St. Bernadette. She was 89 years of age. Pattie was preceded in death by her loving husband Ferrell O'Rourke, son John O'Rourke (Enedina) and brother John Kirkland. She is survived by her son Michael O'Rourke (Joanne), daughter Theresa O'Rourke, sister JoAnn Kilner,...