Obituaries

Aug 5, 2023

Dr. William C. Daney, remarkable and much-loved man, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 88. He was vibrant and healthy to the end and was surrounded by his family the previous evening. William was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 18, 1934, the first son of Isabel Stevenson Daney and...

Aug 5, 2023

Clemente Joe Lopez, Sr., age 93, born July 10, 1930, in Los Ojitos, NM to Celestino Lopez and Margarita Lopez-Chavez, he was preceded in the death by his parents, and 8 brothers and 5 sisters. A lifelong resident of the Land of Enchantment, he joined the US Army at the age of 22 and served in the Korean War....

Aug 5, 2023

Peggy Ann Harris was born to Allen and Dorothy Lee Hill in Muskogee Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 28, 1947. She was the oldest of their 8 children. The family moved to New Mexico in 1959, where Peggy attended Lowell Elementary School, John Adams and Washington middle schools, and Rio Grande High School. While in Albuquerque, her family...

Aug 4, 2023

Natalie Carmen Vigil, 62, of Albuquerque was called to Heaven on Friday, August 4, 2023. Natalie was born on Sunday, March 12, 1961 to Irene Gonzales in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Natalie worked in the food service industry for many years before she became a full-time homemaker. In 1976 Natalie met Ralph Vigil, and they married in 1977....

Aug 4, 2023

Georgine "Gina" Katsaros, born on Tuesday, December 13, 1960, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Michael and Angelina Katsaros, immigrants of Greece.

Gina was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she lived and attended local schools, eventually graduating from the University of New...

Aug 3, 2023

Ed was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1940 to Andrew Barkocy and Anna Kraynick Barkocy.  He attended elementary and junior high school at St. John the Baptist receiving the American Legion School Award, which was for high qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, and service which he continued to have through his high school years at Central...

Aug 3, 2023

Veda Lea Byrd Helm, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord after 98 years of life on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1924, in Larken, Arkansas to Clarence and Alma Byrd. She was the oldest of seven siblings who preceded her in death, JB Byrd of...

Aug 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, Ida, from Albuquerque NM, 93, who passed on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She is now in heaven with her parents and husband. She was a strong independent woman who dedicated her life to family, church, and her community...

Aug 2, 2023

Mark Goodwin passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in the company of his nearest and dearest. He reunites with Helen Cox Goodwin (mother); Zane Goodwin (father); and Matthew Goodwin (brother), who preceded him in death. And he is survived by daughter Martha Goodwin (Justin Ensafdaran); significant other Margaret Cornelius; brother Michael Goodwin (Jackie Goodwin); sister-in-law Lisa...

Aug 2, 2023

Carmelita Mares, 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to heaven on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 after fighting a three year battle with cancer. She was born on Monday, June 22, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended school in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Carmelita graduated from The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and received...

Aug 2, 2023

Vonda Darvel Clark, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 2004, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Vonda is survived by her husband Bob whom she frequently said was "the one who made all of her dreams come true", as well as her son Rod Norman Colbert; and granddaughter Chanelle Halle Colbert, both of Las Vegas, NV, and...

Aug 2, 2023

James W. Hubbs, 81, beloved son, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, after a long battle with Dementia. He was born on Wednesday, August 27, 1941 in Durango, CO. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Hubbs; mother, Maxine Gillespie; step-father, Charles Gillespie; and son- in-law,...

Aug 1, 2023

Cervantes - Byers -- Jeryn L. Cervantes - Byers, 53, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, August 1,2023. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raul Cervantes; second husband Rick Byers; grandfather, Victor Denlinger; grandmother, Vivian Denlinger; grandfather, Cecil Poe; Grandmother, Dorothy Poe. She is survived by her daughters, Jolene, Kayleigh and Jackie; grandchildren, James, Shelby, Hailey,...

Jul 31, 2023

Naomi Louise Harrington passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born December 24,1931, in Walters, Oklahoma, to Sotero Dela "Dave" Cerday and Herlinda Portillo Cerday. She was an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation. She was married to George Calvin Harrington in 1951. He served 27 years in...

Jul 31, 2023

Donna J. Garcia, was proceeded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 67-years. Donna and Steve raised five children which blessed them with five grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Mom, this is not goodbye, it's only until we meet again. Your loving children.

Jul 31, 2023

Harry O. Elston, III, age 73, beloved spouse, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his children in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Seymour, IN on September 13, 1949, son of the late Harry Elston II and Mary Eggersman Rogers. He is survived by his spouse, Suzanna Sandoval; son,...

Jul 31, 2023

Richard "Dick" Geha, age 90, son of George and Emaline Geha, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 31, 2023. Born in Trinidad, Colorado, he and his parents moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when he was in the second grade. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1951 where he lettered in three varsity sports and...

Jul 31, 2023

Anthony Perez, age 56, devout Catholic, beloved son and father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 31, 2023. He entered this world on July 12, 1966, in Orange County, CA, born to Lorenzo and Paulie Perez. He is survived by his father, Lorenzo Perez; brother, Brain Perez; son, Joseph Perez; daughters, Emma, and Katie Perez; and...

Jul 30, 2023

Nancy Sherwood, age 81, devoted mother and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Nancy was a faithful servant to the LDS church and enjoyed working at the temple. Nancy loved spending time with family, traveling the world with friends, family history, spending time outdoors, reading and watching football, and especially the Broncos. She...

Jul 30, 2023

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Vicente Maes returned Home on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his family.

He leaves behind his beautiful wife of 63 years and love of his life, Angelica Clouthier Maes. Their eight children and spouses, Gerald (spouse, Diana Garcia), Mike, Connie (spouse, Mike Eras), Olivia (spouse,...