Obituaries

Bonnie J. Edwell

Dec 31, 2023

Bonnie Jean Edwell, 65 passed away on December 31, 2023. 

Bonnie was born on March 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Telesfor "Gabby" and Betty Mae Gabaldon. 

She was a lover of animals and gave generously to numerous charities. She loved celebrating all holidays with family and friends and never forgot anyone's birthday. 

She is survived by her...

Elwood "Alex" Alexanderson

Dec 31, 2023

Elwood Emil Alexanderson, a man of great integrity and unwavering dedication, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023, at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on March 28, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana, Alex, as he was known to his freinds and family, was the beloved son of Edna and Emil Alexanderson. He was the cherished elder brother of Elbert...

Ruth Carolina Montoya

Dec 31, 2023

 

Ruth Carolina Montoya was born in Mogote, Colorado to Beatriz Gonzales and Alfredo Suazo on April 1, 1937. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Acianita (Ruybal) and Bonifacio Gonzales in Las Mesitas, Colorado where she attended primary school. She was the oldest of five children born to Beatriz and Alfredo but the youngest in the Gonzales household.

 

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Conferina Gregory

Dec 30, 2023

Maria Conferina (Connie) Padilla Gregory, a retired elementary school teacher, passed away from pneumonia on December 30, 2023 in Rio Rancho, NM at age 93. Born on a ranch in Sapello, NM, in 1930, she was a Bustos/ Bustillos descendant-a lineage established by Josefa Bustillos de Ontiveros, who arrived in 1694 at age ten with the Farfán Expedition of volunteer...

Charles "Wayne" Cumiford

Dec 30, 2023

Charles "Wayne" Cumiford was born in Mountainair, NM on July 5, 1931, to Pete and Nancy Cumiford. He was the oldest of six children, Wayne, Phyllis, James, baby Cumiford, Alan, and Lindel. The family homesteaded a bean farm in Mountainair, NM where the family worked together for many years harvesting New Mexico's best pinto beans. He played baseball throughout high...

Lillian Baca

Dec 29, 2023

Lillian Baca was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a fierce prayer warrior.

When Lillian Eloisa Montoya was born on December 6, 1938, in Ault, Colorado, her father, Florencio, was 27, and her mother, Isabell, was 25. Lillian worked as a homemaker and served as kitchen manager for Santa Fe High School and NM Corrections Department.

Lillian is...

Darrian Beltran

Dec 29, 2023

Darrian J. Beltran, 18, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on December 29, 2023 unexpectedly.

He entered this world on February 1, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Joann Beltran-Sanchez.

Darrian enjoyed sporting his cars and working with his dad and brothers doing stucco.

Darrian was predeceased by his great grandmother Abelina Beltran; great grandfather...

Jason Romero

Dec 29, 2023

Jason Lorenzo Romero age 11 Months and 11 Days passed away peacefully surrounded by family On December 29th 2023.

Jason sadly lost his battle to cerebral palsy, but fought for as long as God would let him. Jason was a bright and amazing young boy. He lit up every room he went in with so much love. He...

Nina Adkins

Dec 29, 2023

Nina Macaluso Adkins, loving wife, mother, sister, teacher, nurse, and artist died peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 29, 2023. Nina was given five years to live after the diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis in 2011 and just like her feisty spirit - she lived and beat that disease for 12 years.

Nina was born and raised in Albuquerque,...

Emiliano Saiz Jr.

Dec 28, 2023

Emiliano Saiz, Jr., 97, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by Theresa Martha (Baca) Saiz, his wife of 71 years, and is survived by their children, Jude Lorraine Rudder, Dr. Michael Saiz, Dr. Martin Raymond Saiz, Daniel Saiz, Mark Saiz, John Saiz, and Joseph Saiz. He is also survived by...

Daniel Creel

Dec 27, 2023

 

DANIEL T. CREEL, JR.

Daniel (Junior) Creel passed away on December 27, 2023, at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.  Daniel was born November 22,1960 at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington to Manuelita (Loretto) and Dan T. Creel.  When he died, we lost our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Countless people, friends and strangers...

Rush A.A. Lenroot

Dec 26, 2023

Rush Lenroot (1937-2023)

Rush A.A. Lenroot, D.D.S, passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He is survived by his two children, Rhoshel and Rand; his brother, Michael; and several nieces and nephews.

Rush was born in the middle of a snowstorm in Superior, Wisconsin on December 16, 1937. He grew...

Erline Ridling-Coleman

Dec 26, 2023

Erline Ridling-Coleman, aged 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Sossman (Daniel) of Elko, NV, Deborah Moore (Michael) of Fairfield, CA, and Teresa Hayward (Rick) of Elko, NV, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as brothers, sisters, and close friends.Erline was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Ridling, Sr., her...

Jean Presley

Dec 26, 2023

Jean Marilyn Presley went to her final rest Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born Saturday, July 6th, 1935 to Charles and Angela Hutchings in Evanston, IL.

Jean graduated the Mallinckrodt High School in Wilmette, IL and went on to study at Loyola University in Chicago, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Evelyn Everett

Dec 26, 2023

Evelyn Marie Everett, beloved mother and homemaker, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on January 20, 1934, in Paterson, NJ, and later made her home in Albuquerque, NM. Evelyn lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her family, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories.

In accordance with Evelyn's wishes, a...

Dr. Eddy Van Meter

Dec 26, 2023

Eddy J. Van Meter was born in Las Cruces, NM, on August 15, 1941, and died on December 26, 2023, in Albuquerque. He graduated from Roswell, NM High School in 1959 and shortly thereafter joined the U.S. Air Force. After basic training in Texas, he was stationed at Lowery AFB in Colorado, Kadena AFB in Okinawa, and Shaw AFB in...

James Habersham

Dec 26, 2023

James Habersham of Espanola, NM, age 62, passed quietly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Brown) Habersham, daughters; Natasha and Tianna Habersham, sisters; Linda Ferguson (Benjamin) of Peekskill, NY; Lisa Pollard (Eric) and April Habersham of Yonkers, NY, and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and friends.

Habersham was preceded in death by his...

Priscilla Lorraine Jaramillo

Dec 26, 2023

 

Priscilla Lorraine Jaramillo nee Cordova was born on April 27, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. Shortly after, she moved to Albuquerque, NM, where she grew up and would spend the rest of her life. There, she met her first and only love, Genaro Jaramillo. They were married on November 8, 1955. In the following decades, Priscilla divided her time...

Donald Miller

Dec 25, 2023

Donald Lee Miller went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. Donald was born on December 14, 1943, in Pikeville, TN. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, and he will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his father Kermit Miller and his...

Coty Ann Adams

Dec 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Coty Ann Adams

 

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Coty Ann Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Coty Ann peacefully left this earthly realm on December 25, 2023, in Bosque Farms, NM, at the age of 80.

Born on December 5, 1943, in San Diego,...