Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Vernon Gabbard, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Polly; daughter, Jill Vice (Bryan); son, Joshua Gabbard; grandchildren Zach Savage (Abby), Reagan Vice, Allie Vice, Juliana Gonzales, and Sophia Savage; and one great grandbaby, Wyatt Savage. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 29, 2023

Josef Christopher Valery Witz With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the unexpected falling asleep of Josef Christopher Valery Witz of Albuquerque. Born in Chelyabinsk, Russia in 1992, Josef became a permanent part of our family in 1995. Josef was a beacon of joy in our lives, and his departure leaves a void that can never be filled....

Jul 29, 2023

Rosemary T. DeYoung, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 29, 2023, at the age of 72. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer, demonstrating immense strength and resilience throughout. Rosemary was born on January 12, 1951, in San Miguel, New Mexico, and spent...

Jul 29, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Atencio (Betty) Went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving husband and four children. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. She is survived by her husband, Dr. E. David Atencio and their four children: David and Valerie, Beverly and Patrick,...

Jul 29, 2023

Sam J. Boren, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He is survived by a loving family, his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; son, Sam C. Boren and his wife, Susan; daughter, Stacy Mitchell and husband, Miles; grandchildren, Christopher Boren and wife, Victoria, Cassie Boren, Chance, and Ty Mitchell. Sam was born on October 28, 1941, to Sam...

Jul 28, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jovany Martin Vargas-Dominguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 27, 2023

Ms. Arlene Ivelisse Cintrón (Ivy), 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ivy died of complications from long-term illness at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center.

Ivy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfredo Rafael Cintrón of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico and Agnes Arlene...

Jul 27, 2023

Waltraud Josephine Hartford, also known as Jo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 91 in Albuquerque, NM, leaving behind memories that will keep us laughing and crying for ages. She was born on July 17, 1932, in Munich, and spent her childhood in the small Bavarian farming town of Affaltern in Germany during...

Jul 27, 2023

Richard Theodore Meyners passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by his children. He is survived by his older brother, three children, and seven grandchildren and their spouses. He was born in Chicago, IL, the second son of Ted and Ruth Meyners. His childhood was spent on the family farm in Iowa; in Omaha Nebraska;...

Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Albert "Bert" R.C. Westwood, age 91, loving husband, father, grandparent and friend, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Albert was known for long career as a Research Scientist in 1958 for RIAS (which became Martin Marietta Laboratories) to Director of MML in Baltimore. Then Corporate Vice President for Research and Technology for Martin Marietta Laboratories (now Lockheed Martin)...

Jul 26, 2023

Julia Barela, age 89, Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, July 26th. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by her three daughters, Janice Tigges, Isabel Barela and Grace Duran. She was born in Truchas, New Mexico on July 4, 1934, the daughter of Carpio and Ramoncita (Cordova) Archuleta. She married her high school sweetheart,...

Jul 26, 2023

George Alan Hauquitz, of Albuquerque, went to his heavenly home with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, following a short illness. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all, George will be missed by his large family and many friends. George (Pap Pap to his grandchildren) was born on June 1, 1928, to Osma and Charles...

Jul 26, 2023

Wanda Jo Peltier Stapleton passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM on her 90th birthday. Wanda was born July 26, 1933, in Checotah, Oklahoma to Zethel and Richard Gramlich. Wanda is survived by daughters, Suzanne Jacobi and Teresa Mitts and partner, Bob Harris; her sister, Vanda Boyles; grandchildren, Jenica Jacobi, Jora Jacobi and husband, Carsten Jensen, Julie Jacobi,...

Jul 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Dominic Perea, who was born on November 30, 1992, and left us on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Dominic called Albuquerque, New Mexico his home, spreading laughter and joy to everyone he encountered. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Reyna Perea; grandfather, Eppie Perea;...

Jul 24, 2023

John Edwin Brink, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on July 24, 2023. John was born on January 9, 1936 in Muncy, Pennsylvania to Kenneth Rossmore and Cora Bond (Colley) Brink. Attending Williamsport Technical Institute/High School, he graduated in 1953 with an Air Craft Mechanics License. He continued his education...

Jul 24, 2023

Our kind and loving father, grandfather, husband, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24th with family at his side.  Aldo Mattia Pietro Vaio (known as Al) was born on May 29, 1936, in Albuquerque to Aldo Ferdinand Vaio and Theresa Mantelli Vaio. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosemary Frank Vaio...

Jul 23, 2023

Floyd Nelson Coppage, born May 25, 1931, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2023. He is survived by: Shirley, his wife of 67 years; his daughters Angela (Randy) Williams and Deborah Price; his grandchildren, Karah (Mat Ingraham, and their children, Anna and Abigale), Cole Price (Lindsay, and their children, Ruxin and Eastin), Taylor Ann Coppage, Shane...

Jul 23, 2023

Leland Crosley of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 23, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 23, 2023

Shirley A. Williams Faris, age 86 of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born August 8,1936 to Herbert and Helen Haggerty in Taunton Massachusetts.

Shirley's hobbies included reading, watching movies, and knitting. Shirley is survived by her son Wendel L. Haggerty and his wife Monica A. Haggerty, daughter Kathy Mohler-Peterson; grandchildren,...

Jul 23, 2023

Patricia A. Hart passed away Sunday, July 23. 2023 at her home. She was 91. She was born in a small town near Moberly, Mo. She was the only child of Everett L. Hart and Lilah T. Burton Hart. She was raised in Missouri until the WWII years. The family then moved to Los Alamos, NM where her father...