Bruce Engler
May 31, 2023
Bruce Engler, age 68, dedicated father, grandfather, and gifted engineer passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bruce was known for his humor, giving spirit, and a reputation for being one to depend on when needed. Bruce lived by the motto, "do all things with excellence, always do your best, and never quit.". He is survived by his son,...
Rosemary Neff
May 30, 2023
Rosemary Neff passed away at 102 in Albuquerque, NM, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She had a life filled with love, family, challenges, and successes. When reminiscing about a most common phrase Rosemary is remembered for by her daughter, it's "dinner's ready." She was a loving mother with a passion for cooking and sharing life with family around a...
Norma Adelaide (Bey) Hill
May 30, 2023
Norma A. Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 70 years, David "Dave" Hill; and sister Joan Aryes. Norma is survived by her children, Laurie Johnson, Kathleen Kantola (Kenneth), Sandra Mullville (Thomas) and Scott Hill; along with eight grandchildren and...
Samuel Paul Fresquez
May 29, 2023
Samuel Paul Fresquez, (Sammy), local singer, guitarist and avid tournament golfer passed away May 29th, 2023, at age 92 in Albuquerque, NM, after a brief illness. He was born June 26th, 1930, in Berrendo, NM, a small hamlet near Roswell, NM. Sammy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Catalina and Manuel Fresquez; his sisters, Elfides Gallegos,...
Lewis Walter Hake
May 29, 2023
Lewis Walter Hake Sunrise: August 7th, 1946 Sunset: May 29th, 2023 Lewis Walter Hake, age 76, beloved husband, son, father, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, May 29th, 2023. He entered this world on August 7th, 1946, in Kansas City, KS born to Lewis and Shirley Hake. He was the oldest of...
Sammy Duran
May 29, 2023
Sammy was born in Hurley, New Mexico to Tomas and Juanita (Lujan) Duran. He attended elementary and junior high school in Hurley and Cobre High School in Bayard, New Mexico. Sammy was very competitive in sports and won two Golden Glove State Championships, in the Feather and Welter Weight Divisions. He played baseball, pitcher, and short stop...
Stephen Michael Williams
May 29, 2023
Stephen Michael Williams, age 46, beloved father, brother, son and friend passed away at home peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023. He is survived by his loving children, Mateas Williams, Cyra Williams and Alexis Devore; mother, Paulette Gnadt; brother, Scott Williams and his family Melissa, Liam, Rory and Ellis. Stephen was born at Edwards Air Force Base. He spent...
Walter Todd Ostapack
May 28, 2023
Walter "Todd" Ostapack passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Massillon, Ohio on Sunday, June 11, 1967, to Lucille (Capaldi) and Walter Ostapack. He is preceded in death by parents and brother, Christopher Daniel. Todd was passionate about music, dancing, and sports. He studied at Southgate School, Whipple-Dale Center, and Higgins Workshop. He was...
Harvey Robertson Grasty
May 28, 2023
Harvey Robertson Grasty, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the University of New Mexico Hospital after an injury sustained by a slip and fall incident in a parking lot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Harvey was born in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, December 1, 1936, to William F. Grasty and...
E. J. Walton
May 28, 2023
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, E.J. "Jay" Walton loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into Heaven joining his loving Lord Jesus Christ and his family after a long illness at the age of 84. Jay was born on January 5, 1939, near Hermleigh, TX to Jacob and Ader (Spradling) Walton, where he joined their blended family and was...
Marie Dorothy Gutierrez
May 28, 2023
Our beautiful mother, Marie Dorothy Gutierrez passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the presence of her adoring and loving family. Dorothy has rejoined her husband of 42 years, Conrad Gutierrez in the Kingdom of Heaven. Her broken heart is finally healed as she missed him dearly.
She is survived by...
Jerry Jerome Caswell
May 27, 2023
Jerry Jerome Caswell, age 86, beloved father, son, and spouse, was called to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2023. He entered this world on Saturday, May 27, 1937, in Bridgeport, NE, born to Lewis and Mary Caswell. He is survived by his wife, Velma Caswell; son, Anthony (Audrey) Caswell; and daughter, Wendy (Keith) Bisset. Jerry served in...
Jack Linbergh Cannon
May 27, 2023
Jack L. Cannon, age 93, born to Clyde Franklin and Tishie Belle Cannon on October 6, 1929, in Elizabethton, TN, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, passed away on May 27, 2023. Jack was married April 13, 1953, to Frances Ann Eastridge, and had five children. He is survived by his children, Blayne (Karen), Colin,...
Arthur Thomas Coppage
May 25, 2023
Arthur Thomas Coppage, 59, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 after a two year long battle against renal cell carcinoma and pancreatic cancer. At his passing he was surrounded by his sisters Angi and Debbi; his mother Shirley; and his daughter Taylor. Art was born on Thursday, March 19, 1964 to Shirley...
Leslie Jae Dennis
May 25, 2023
Today our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Leslie Jae Dennis. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity. Jae, as the world knew her, was born in Dearborn, Michigan, but moved with her family to Dunedin, Florida, where she graduated...
Robert A. Pastorek
May 25, 2023
Robert passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 72. Born on February 27, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Agnes Pastorek; and sister, Charlene and son, Ian. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Lana of 39 years; his sons, Anthony (Melicia) Pastorek and...
Ernestine M. Arguello
May 24, 2023
Ernestine M. Arguello, age 90, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Excelsa Marquez; husband, Ramon Arguello; brother, Albert Marquez, and son Dean Arguello. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Arndt and Dorleen Arguello; her son, Donald Arguello; her grandsons, Gabriel and Ivan Chavez, and...
Helen Gallegos Vigil
May 24, 2023
Helen Gallegos Vigil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born in Algodones, NM in 1927 to Adelina and Antonio Gallegos. After attending Our Lady of Sorrows High School, Helen moved to Albuquerque where she met the love of her life, Eliu Vigil. They married in 1955 and were...
Mary C. Gorenz
May 24, 2023
Mary C. Gorenz, age 92, who was loved by everyone who knew her, was called to Heaven by the Lord to join her late husband Lou, on May 24, 2023, peacefully knowing that her family was there to support her. Mary was born to Donald and Maude Faichney in Wichita Falls, Texas, September 15, 1930. She attended an all-girls...
Betty (Russell) Morton
May 24, 2023
Betty Russell Morton passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 96. She was a 51-year resident in Albuquerque. She was born in 1926 to Harvey Nual Russell and Juanita Cravens Russell in Temple Texas. She was raised in Fort Worth Texas where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Paschal High School. She excelled in academics, and...