Obituaries

Clyde Chris Archuleta

Feb 4, 2024

Clyde Archuleta, age 57, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, a beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He entered this world on Wednesday, March 23, 1966, in Colorado Springs, CO, born to Ralph and Joan Archuleta. He is survived by his mom, Joan Archuleta; sister, Cynthia Grigg and husband, Keven,...

Betty Anne McDermott

Feb 3, 2024

Our dear, sweet Betty Anne passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, February 3, 2024, with her husband of 52 years and their children by her side. She is survived by her husband, Terry; daughters, Kathleen McDermott (wife Felicia), Shannon Posey (husband Seth); sons, Terry (wife Rachael), Michael (wife Rebecca); grandsons, Quinn, Jameson, Josiah, with granddaughters Emersyn Elizabeth and Delaney Anne due...

Dale McManus

Feb 3, 2024

Dale Allison McManus, age 76, dental hygienist, wife, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. Dale was known for her caring and humor. She enjoyed art, sewing, traveling the world and volunteering. She is survived by her husband James McManus; her children, son, Allen Diewald and wife, Debra Diewald (Rockville, Maryland) and daughter, Nanette McManus and Derwin Cupp (Albuquerque)...

Kristoffer Mallett

Feb 2, 2024

Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love.  Lamentations 3:32

 

It is with an ache in our hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer K. Mallett (to the military) and beloved son, brother and friend to many. Kris, was killed in a single vehicle accident in Hoke County, North Carolina on...

Kenneth Opp

Feb 2, 2024

Ken Opp entered into heaven by passing at the age of 80 on Friday, February 2, 2024. Born September 6, 1943 in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama, Ken's final moments were spent peacefully at home in the presence of his wife, Dolores, and friends.

Ken is survived by his wife, three children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves...

Carlos Mascareñas

Feb 2, 2024

Carlos Amarante Mascareñas went peacefully to heaven on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 94. Carlos is survived by his wife Molly, whom he shared his life and love for 75 years; daughter, Dolores (husband, Paul); son, Carlos (wife, Sheila); grandson, Nicklaus (wife, Sylvia); great-grandsons, Tanner, Shane (wife, Kaitlyn), and Jesse Amarante (his buddy); brother, Robert Mascareñas; stepbrother,...

Barbara Thomason

Feb 1, 2024

The world was blessed when Barbara L. Thomason was born on August 1, 1952 in Los Alamos. She passed away on February 1, 2024 after an almost three year courageous battle with cancer, knowing full well that her condition was incurable. During that battle she remained optimistic and held fast to her religious beliefs.

Barbara was the oldest daughterof William L....

Miguel A. Sanchez Contreras

Feb 1, 2024

Miguel Sanchez Contreras, 65, beloved Father and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on February 1, 2024. He entered this world on April 11, 1958 in Torreon, to Julio and Manuela Sanchez Contreras. He is survived by his daughters Sonia Contreras-Plath, Emilia Contreras, Camilla Contreras and his son, Miguel Contreras, and his grandchildren, Kobe Rayne Contreas Plath, Indiga...

Shirley Villa

Feb 1, 2024

Shirley Mae (Eggert) Villa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died Thursday, February 1st, 2024. The second of three children, she was born in Albuquerque on June 26, 1932, to William E. Eggert and Anna S. Eggert. She spent the early years of her life in Santa Fe, attending Loretto Academy for Girls. In 1943, the family moved...

Linda Medlock

Jan 31, 2024

On Sunday, May 7, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas, a baby girl was born to Solomon "Buster" James Garnett and Emorine Wilson. She was the second child of four children. They named her Linda Kaye Garnett. Linda received her early childhood education in Lamesa, and later relocated to Odessa,Texas, where she would attend Ector High School and graduate in 1968. After...

Eric Matthew Gannon

Jan 31, 2024

Eric Matthew Gannon, 33, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, NM, on January 31, 2024.

 Eric was born on August 15, 1990, in Albuquerque to Michael and Maureen Gannon. Though small in stature and faced with numerous health challenges, Eric quickly learned to be tough and stand strong in a household of three boys - something his brothers made sure of. He...

Teresa Leslie

Jan 31, 2024

Teresa Renee Leslie of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by family. Teresa was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Theodore and Barbra Arbour on July 11, 1963. She worked as a homemaker. She loved wolves, her family, craft-making, and helping others. More than anything, she loved her children and grandson. Teresa...

Wanda Kartchner

Jan 31, 2024

Beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, retired secretary, lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and long-time resident of Albuquerque, Wanda Stradling Kartchner, 103, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024.

Wanda was born on January 20, 1921 to B.H. Stradling and Emily Elizabeth (Richey) Stradling in St. Johns, Arizona, the second of seven children. She...

Sharon Geist

Jan 31, 2024

Sharon Ludell Geist, 89, of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, Jan 31, 2024, while holding hands with each of her two surviving sons, Jerry Douglas Geist, Jr., of Albuquerque, and Bruce Kaemper Geist of Sterling Heights Michigan. Sharon had been suffering from the effects of dementia for nearly a decade. She is now in the loving embrace of her beloved family...

Amy Beth Williams

Jan 30, 2024

Amy Beth Williams, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on January 30, 2024 at the age of 53.

Amy was born on May 5, 1970 in El Paso, TX. After moving to Albuquerque, she attended Madison Middle School, Sandia High and then was in the first graduating class at La Cueva High School. After high school she went to Oral...

Steven Eric Sorenson

Jan 30, 2024

Steven Eric Sorenson passed away on January 30, 2024. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife, Enid; 6 children; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and his sister, Patsy.

He graduated from Rice University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked at the architectural and engineering firm of Molzen and Corben for more than 20 years. He also...

Phillip Terry Loyd

Jan 30, 2024

Phillip (Phil) Loyd

Phil ended his earthly journey on January 30, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He left our world peacefully after living with Alzheimer's disease in his final years.

Phil was born to Dorothy Pauline Loyd (Breeze) and Euell Leonard Loyd on September 14, 1940, in Elk City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Carter and Sayre, OK, in the heart and...

Shirley Hagan

Jan 30, 2024

Shirley Anne Hagan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Shirley is survived by Marc, her loving husband of 55 years, children Glenn, Susan,(Brian Calt), and John (Natasha), and grandchildren Natalie, Deidre, J.D., and Shawn. She is also survived by her siblings Virginia (Ginny) Tamblyn and William (Bill)...

Nellie Ash

Jan 30, 2024

Nellie M. Ash, 89, beloved Mother and Mema, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2024. She entered this world on October 6, 1934 in Melrose, NM, to George and Dorothy Cardwell. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, nine grandchildren and their spouses, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Nellie enjoyed being a nurse for many...

Henry Martinez

Jan 30, 2024

In Loving Memory

Henry Martinez

May 27th, 1939 - January 30th, 2024

Henry Martinez, 84, passed away on January 30th, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Henry was born in Trujillo, NM in San Miguel County. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Martinez and Isabella (Pacheco) Martinez, his brother Ben Martinez and his wife Irene...