Mar 3, 2023

David Cooper, age 76, a well-known educator for 21 years in the Pittsfield Public Schools from 1969 to 1991, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He succumbed to congestive heart disease brought on by diabetes. David taught mostly 5th grade at Egremont Elementary and Stearns Elementary Schools where he inspired many young...

Mar 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) passed peacefully, at home, on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1933 in Gainesville, Texas to Thomas A. Hayes and Oma Gardner Hayes. He has two siblings, Mary Hayes Townsley, who preceded him in death; and Daniel Hayes, who resides in Bay City, Texas. Tom graduated from Gainesville High School in 1950, from...

Mar 3, 2023

David Louis Brown, Jr. born in Philadelphia, PA on December 26, 1925 passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943. David Joined the Navy, and is an Iwo Jima Purple Heart Veteran. After the war, he was a machinist with the Santa Fe Railroad. David played baseball for the Railroad team traveling...

Mar 2, 2023

Philip T. Cira, 73, passed away Thursday March 2, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Phae; his daughter, Doklux Wood; and many other family and friends. Philip graduated from Marist High School in the Chicago area and then received his degree from Depaul University. He was an avid reader, especially history, and enjoyed watching old time movies. Philip...

Mar 2, 2023

Forrest "BJ" James, Jr. went to our Lord on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Born in South Texas, Forrest always considered himself a New Mexican who loved living in the East Mountains. Known as "BJ" to his friends and family, he was called "Papa" by his favorite people in the World - his Grandkids. BJ graduated from Manzano High School...

Mar 2, 2023

Herbert S. Krutis, Sr., March 8, 1929 to March 2, 2023, born in Chicago, Illinois. Herb received his bachelor's degree in business administration and pursued a master's degree at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois.

Herb started his career goal by joining Link Belt as a purchasing agent, purchasing a variety of items and services. He served five...

Mar 1, 2023

Baby boy Ruben Robert Ryuk Loya Jr, gained his wings to heaven just two days shy of 9 months old on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. Ruben was born on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:55 p.m. in Albuquerque, NM. He weighed 6 lbs and 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Ruben (Junior) Loya...

Mar 1, 2023

Roger R. Conley, age 87, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born in the Panama Canal Zone on Monday, Sept 30, 1935, the son of Richard F. Conley who worked as a Canal Zone Policeman. His mother was Harriet C. Rogers who was a bookkeeper. In 1947 the Conley family moved to Saint Paul MN, and then to...

Feb 28, 2023

Michael Anthony "Ilya" Lowder, Beloved son of Rick and Debbie Lowder chose to leave this world on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Rick; grandparents, Tony and Irene Ozanich and Lee Roy and Barbara Lowder. He is survived by so many family and friends who loved and cared for him.

Michael...

Feb 28, 2023

Mario Davalos, aged 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a distinguished member of the US Coast Guard who served in the Vietnam War. Mario would later attend University of New Mexico, earning multiple certifications in computer science and built many computers...

Feb 28, 2023

Harold G. Armstrong, age 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in the loving presence of his family. Harold was born in Fairfield, Illinois, on January 4, 1928, to Audie Belle and Earnie Lyle Armstrong. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1946, achieving the rank of Lieutenant before his honorable...

Feb 27, 2023

Betty Mae Trujillo passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Pueblo, CO on June 16, 1928 to John Medill and Edna Wallace. She is predeceased by her parents; brother, Jack Medill; sister-in-law, Helen Medill; and stepson, Michael Trujillo. Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Joe Trujillo; daughters, Penny...

Feb 27, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Domres passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in 1938 in Glenview, IL. He moved to Albuquerque in 1962. Ron began a career as a Computer Scientist at Sandia Labs. At the advice of Sid Cutter, Ron bought his first hot air ballon in 1975, the "Jolly Rodger." He flew the "JR" and the "JR-II"...

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas L. Melvin, 78, beloved husband, father, son, and community servant, passed peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, surrounded by family after a brief battle with a rare leukemia in Albuquerque, NM. Tom was born on March 8, 1944, to James and Josephine Melvin in Chico, California. The oldest of four siblings and son of an Air Force Senior...

Feb 26, 2023

Maxine F. Surdahl, 86, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Scott and Brian; her grandchildren, Brenna, Todd, and Emily Surdahl; and her great-grandchildren, Madison, Jaxson, and Lucas. Maxine is also survived by her brother, Gary, as well as many other loving family members and friends. She was proceeded in...

Feb 26, 2023

Carlton Henry Darnell has died; his spirit left this mortal coil and rose to meet his Savior and Redeemer, and his beloved wife. Carlton was born on Saturday, December 21,1935 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was raised in the Jemez mountains northwest of Santa Fe. His father was a logger, he grew up there as a free...

Feb 26, 2023

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Chester Leroy 'Lee' Hill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 78, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Chester 'Lee' was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph Hill and Priscilla Sears on January 8, 1945. He married Aurora 'Norma' Hill on August 28, 1964, in Victoria,...

Feb 26, 2023

Margot Phillips passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 95 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zern; her oldest son, Detlef; and her beloved little dog, Whiskers. She is survived by her son, Roland; daughter, Sharon; and son-in-law, Paul. Now with her Lord and Savior, may she rest in peace. A Memorial Service will...

Feb 26, 2023

Marianna Sluder McWherter, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 101 after living a full and happy life. Marianna was born on March 13, 1921 to Fanny Mary (Heuberger) Sluder and William Goode Sluder in Paris, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clayton (Bob) McWherter; her sister, Betty...

Feb 25, 2023

Betty passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023, after breaking her hip just a few weeks prior. Betty was born in Union Township, Ohio. She relocated to Albuquerque with her family in 1943. She attended Albuquerque High School and then had a long career in an administrative support position at Sandia National Labs. She was very...