Obituaries

Jacob Jerome Brody (Jerry)

May 5, 2024

Jacob Jerome Brody (Jerry) was born on April 24, 1929 to Aladar and Esther (née Kraiman) Brody in Brooklyn, New York. He was the youngest of four siblings (Rebeca, Bertha, and Soloman).Jerry moved to New Mexico in 1955 after serving during the Korean war. "If the Dodgers can move west, so can I!" He always claimed that he chose Albuquerque...

Daisy Johnson

May 4, 2024

Daisy G. Johnson passed away peacefully May 4, 2024 at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness.

She is survived by son Charles, daughter-in-law LouAnne, granddaughters Mary (Chris), Lisa (Carlos), friends that transcend family: Hazel, Melva, Barbie, and Tootsie, and dogs Betty and Cricket. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert H. Givens and Dorothy H. Givens, and...

Louie Carrillo

May 4, 2024

In loving memory of Louie Carrillo, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather who passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Louie was born on May 22, 1931, in Albuquerque, NM, and was married to his beloved wife, Consuelo Carrillo for 67 years.

Louie excelled in his career as a commercial painter, displaying intricate mastery in his craft. His...

Willie Gardner

May 4, 2024

Willie Gardner, 87, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. Willie loved to fix things. He would look for things to work on at yard sales and the flea market. He would then bring them home, fix them and re-sell them. The kids in his neighborhood would bring their bikes to him to fix, and the guys at work would bring...

Ronald Lee Poland, MD

May 4, 2024

Ron was born to Belle and Charles Poland on August 15, 1940, and was raised in Philadelphia. He wanted to be a doctor from age 6, when the future Surgeon General C. Everett Koop made a housecall to him when he was sick.

Ron graduated from Jefferson Medical College, then did a pediatric residency and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins with...

David W. Bunting

May 4, 2024

David W. Bunting - 8/23/1950 - 5/4/2024



Dave was born to Elizabeth Crawford Bunting and Ned L. Bunting in Danville, Illinois. He and his wife Jill fell in love early, and spent 58 years together. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1973, with a tour in Vietnam.



Dave was a Director at the Rodey Law...

Tomasita "Tommie" Rodriguez

May 3, 2024

Tomasita "Tommie" Rodriguez, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Tommie was born on February 5, 1941, to Valerio and Barbara Montoya in Albuquerque, NM. She was the youngest of four children. Her brothers Robert "Bobby" and Raymond, and her sister, Clorinda. Her life changed when she met Jose "Joe" Antonio...

Jonathan David Garland

May 2, 2024

Lord Jonathan David Garland

An incredible brother, uncle, son, and friend, Jon will be deeply missed by all. He was born in Farmington, New Mexico and lived his life to the fullest in Albuquerque. Though he never married and had no children of his own, he was well loved by all those around him. He always had music playing and enjoyed...

Karen McCullough

May 2, 2024

Karen Sue Fasnacht McCullough was born March 30, 1944, in Springfield Missouri, to Wayne and Martha Barclay Fasnacht. She was a gifted musician and an avid gardener. Karen graduated high school as a salutatorian and attended Tarkio College where she met Kenneth McCullough. Ken and Karen shared a two-year courtship followed by a 57-year marriage which included living in Ohio,...

Willard E. "Bill" Hoff

May 2, 2024

Willard E. "Bill" Hoff

Willard E. "Bill" Hoff, age 69 of Lewisburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. Bill was born on September 20, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Robert E. & Sylvia Jane (Trittschuh) Hoff. He was a 1973 graduate of Twin Valley North High School, he...

Doris Herrmann

May 1, 2024

Doris Marie Herrmann died peacefully at home on May 1st, 2024. Born in Waterloo, Iowa to Guy and Martha Bass on July 30, 1929. She had two younger brothers, Harold and Glenn. Doris with her husband David, moved to Farmington, Minnesota to begin a new chapter in their lives. After they retired they chose to move to Albuquerque, NM in 1990.



Her...

Fred Montoya

May 1, 2024

Fred Montoya, age 77, a dedicated husband & father, our family's rock, a well-known Albuquerque Wood Carver, passed away Wednesday May 01, 2024. Fred Montoya was born on January 16, 1947 in the Barelas Neighborhood. Fred Montoya was a US Army Veteran and was known for his amazing wood carvings, friendly smile, being a hard worker, and dedication to God...

Patti Magnuson

May 1, 2024

After an 8-year battle with endometrial cancer, Patti (Hirte) Magnuson died on May 1, 2024 at her home, at the age of 66. She leaves behind her husband, Greig Magnuson; her sister, Ann Chavez; her nieces, Lisa and Lauren Chavez; and her nephew, David Chavez.

Patti was born on February 5, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Patti...

Joann Chavez

May 1, 2024

Joann Chavez, 81, beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Friend, and Confidant was called to her eternal resting place on May 1, 2024. Joann entered heaven dancing her way through the streets made of gold while introducing herself to everyone she met on her way to run into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At the moment...

James Lyndel "Lyn" Hendren

May 1, 2024

James Lyndel Hendren, affectionately known as Lyn, was born on May 24th, 1937, in Seminole, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 1st, 2024. Lyn grew up in Albuquerque, since the age of 5 and graduated from Highland High School. Following his passion for business, Lyn earned a business degree from Southern Methodist University where he met the love of his...

Joseph Patrick Lepre

Apr 30, 2024

Joseph Lepre, 48, beloved husband, father, brother, son, nephew, cousin, educator, friend, and confidant, was called to his eternal resting place on April 30, 2024. Joseph was born December 11, 1975, in Albuquerque, NM, to Anna Torres and David Lepre. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Lepre; two children, Gennaro and Sofia Lepre; his parents and stepfather Jack Torres;...

Larry Edwards

Apr 30, 2024

Clifford Larry Edwards passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 9, 1939. True to his roots, Larry was always very much a real southern gentleman. He had called New Mexico home since moving here with his Air Force father in 1955. Larry is survived by his wife...

Ray Espinosa Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

Raymundo (Ray) Espinosa is survived by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Dorothy Gaddis (spouse George), Theresa Hoffman (spouse Pat), Susan Albert, Angel Armijo (partner Tommy Pannullo), Anthony Armijo (partner Evette Desoto)  Adolph Armijo ) wife Mari Armijo). Ray had many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Ray was born in San Luis Colorado to Raymundo Espinosa Sr. and Simonita Vigil....

Laura Jean Larence

Apr 29, 2024

Laura Jean (Desjarlais) Larence, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, known as Jean to family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Eugene and Germaine Desjarlais of Florida, formally of Burrillville, RI. She is the wife of the late Bertrand E. Larence, Sr., and the mother of sons, Bertrand Jr., Christopher and wife, Jane (Blackmar),...

Frieda D. Sebastian

Apr 28, 2024

Frieda Dee Sebastian, age 84, former resident of Santa Fe, NM and Albuquerque passed away on April 18, 2024, at the Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque after a long illness. Frieda was born May 8, 1939, in Albuquerque New Mexico to Jennie and Fred Matney and was adopted by Reynold Sebastian. Frieda is preceded in death by her parents Jennie and...