Obituaries

Albert Howard Dietz

Dec 9, 2023

 

Albert Howard Dietz, 67, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 9th, 2023

Howard was born on May 5th, 1956, to Dolores Hair and Albert Louis Dietz Jr., in Baton Rouge, LA. His early years in Baton Rouge laid a foundation for a life characterized by a love for sports and an unwavering commitment to excellence. After...

Jo Ann Cigolle

Dec 9, 2023

Jo Ann Cigolle, 61, passed peacefully away the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.

Jo Ann was born on October 21, 1962, to Norma Del Frate and Joe Cigolle. She was preceded in death by both parents; Norma and Joe, her beloved aunts and uncles, and her best friend; Patricia. Jo Ann is survived by many family...

Jack Irwin

Dec 9, 2023

Jack R Irwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 94. He left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on June 2, 1929, he lived a life filled with...

Linda Genie McConkey

Dec 9, 2023

 

McConkey, Linda Genie, 76, a wonderful woman, friend, wife, mother and grandmother, passed on Saturday, December 9th.

On September 13th, 1947, Linda and her sister Lana were born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their Father was Milton Tucker, a South Dakota farm boy who joined the Navy at eighteen and served on Submarines in the Pacific as a Pharmacist Mate –...

Amelinda Zertuche

Dec 8, 2023

 

Amelinda "Mela" Zertuche, 90, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.

 

Mela was born June 15, 1933, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Meliton Silva and Prescilliana Morales Silva. She was a proud New Mexican who loved to socialize with her many friends from the Birthday Girls, Latin Clubs, bowling and softball leagues. She worked 25...

Sandra Louise Armijo

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra Louise Armijo, age 78, a resident of Belen, NM, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 8, 2023. She was greeted by our Lord Jesus Christ, and we believe ran into the arms of the love of her life, Jake. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church (OLB). She was a former finance volunteer...

William Jaramillo

Dec 7, 2023

William (Billy) Jaramillo, age 62, our beloved brother was called to his resting place on December 7, 2023.

He was born on June 16, 1961 in Grants, New Mexico to Adelino and Lilly Jaramillo. He is survived by his sisters Gloria Padilla and Barbara Griego, his brothers John Jaramillo and Anthony Jaramillo. He is also survived by 3 nephews and...

Rainy Ortiz

Dec 7, 2023

What beauty, creativity, and brilliance came into this world when Rainy Dawn Ortiz was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 5, 1973. From her first breath, she made a unique creative path. She came to us when our Native nations were gathering for sovereignty, to affirm our place in the stories given to us to care for through time....

Vincent Lardner, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

Vincent J. Lardner Jr., 92, of Los Lunas passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois M. Lardner (Layer) (married for 50 years); his oldest son, Timothy J. Lardner; step-daughter, Stacy Toal; step-son-in-law, Jeffrey Evoy; two grandchildren, Nicole Lardner and Christopher Lardner; and sister, Margaret Mary Schomers. He is survived by his...

Kenneth Sutton

Dec 6, 2023

Ken Sutton, 95, (1928-2023) of Albuquerque, NM peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023. While at the University of Texas at Austin, Ken met his best friend and wife, Pat Sutton of 73 years. Theirs was true "love at first sight", as Pat accepted his proposal of marriage after knowing each other for only two weeks. Ken and Pat had...

Rose Kirmer

Dec 5, 2023

Rosa Elvira Kirmer was born in Punta Chame, Republic of Panama on September 4, 1921. She was the middle child of eight children.

As a young lady, she was crowned Chepoa Carnival queen and was a member of the gold medal winning Panamanian fencing team in the Pan American Games in Columbia. She graduated from the Escuela Professional, was a radio...

Mark D Alexander

Dec 5, 2023

 

1968 Mark D. Alexander 2023

 

Mark Douglas Alexander, 55, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2023, in an automobile accident. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Frankfurt, Germany to Clayton Bill Alexander and Iris (Thorton) Alexander. 

Mark is survived by his wife of 30 years, Christina Alexander, and their beloved dog Tyson....

Mark Alexander

Dec 5, 2023

 

Mark Douglas Alexander passed away on December 5, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Germany.

A Funeral Service has been scheduled to honor and celebrate Mark's life. The service will take place at the Wyoming Chapel on December 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Located at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE.

 

Peter Torczynski

Dec 5, 2023

Peter Vincent Torczynski, 37, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2023, at his parents' home in Albuquerque after a brief time on hospice. Peter was born on May 7, 1986, in Albuquerque to John and Jeanne Torczynski. He is survived by his parents, his younger sister, Karen Simmons, her husband Phil, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins,...

Cheryl Smith

Dec 5, 2023

Cheryl Ann Yerbich Smith Stewart, 68, passed away December 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband Keven, Nephews, Michael Yerbich and wife Katrina, Jaysen Yerbich and wife Maiden and many other family members. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Vincent "Slav" and Estelle Yerbich and her brother Michael. She graduated from West Mesa High School, owned and...

Paul Martinez, Jr

Dec 5, 2023

Paul Martinez Jr. passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, two days after his 89th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Margaret Avila, his four children: Paul T. Martinez, Cheryl L. McAnally, Kevin A. Martinez, and Gary M. Martinez, seven grandchildren: Justin, Britanni, Austin, Loghan, Olivia, Gabriella and Mikaela. Paul is also survived by his...

Catherine Conrad

Dec 5, 2023

Catherine B. Conrad passed away on December 5th 2023. She resided on this planet for 94 years and was ready to go home to her Savior, Jesus Christ.

A kind-hearted and loving mother, this Christian woman was looked upon as "grandma" to several young adults and children. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her son,...

Dora Gonzales

Dec 5, 2023

Dora Jean Gonzales, 59, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away at her home in Albuquerque on Tuesday December 5th surrounded by her siblings. Dora had suffered from a long term illness and passed away from natural causes.

 

Dora received her associates in liberal arts in 1990, and she enjoyed a long, fulfilling career as a dialysis tech. During...

Linda Porter

Dec 5, 2023

Linda Porter, age 75, beloved mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She entered this world on January 29, 1948, in Missouri, born to Raymond and Gladys Calfee. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Hogan and Candie Hopkins; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Wanda...

William Eric White

Dec 5, 2023

William E. White (Billy, Bill, Finn, Whitey) age 78, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, December 5, 2023. He will be interred at State Veterans Cemetery – Angel Fire, New Mexico alongside his wife, Evelyne, at the time of her passing.