Obituaries

Raymond Otero

Oct 23, 2023

Raymond Joseph Otero, (75), loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, role model, superhero, and more, peacefully ascended to the Lord on October, 23, 2023, surrounded by his family at the home he and his wife purposefully and passionately created. He touched the lives of many and left a lasting legacy. Ray fought a courageous battle against cancer for more than 10...

Martha Abeyta

Oct 23, 2023

Martha Charlotte Abeyta departed to her home in heaven on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Albuquerque. She was born to Charles Clarence Gilman and Sarah Elizabeth Gilman (Meadows) on August 30, 1929, in Belen, New Mexico. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Ruth Abeyta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Vernon Abeyta; her parents; three sisters;...

Lola Lewis

Oct 22, 2023

Lola Blanche (Buffington) Lewis, 1 June 1928-22 October 2023

Lola Blanche Buffington was born in Washington County, Missouri on June 1, 1928, the fourth child of Ida Mae (Knuckles) Buffington and Fred George Buffington. In 1930, following economic dislocations from the Great Depression, Lola's parents and several others of her extended family relocated to the Disappointment Valley of southwestern...

Matthew Gutierrez

Oct 22, 2023

Matthew Jason Gutierrez, a beloved spouse, father, and son who was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

 

Matthew, 45 years old, graduated from Valley High School in 1996, majoring in music under the teachings of Ben Perea. His musical career path as a guitarist rapidly progressed into...

Gustav Hopkins

Oct 22, 2023

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, Albuquerque resident Gustav Arthur (Art) Hopkins passed away from natural causes at the age of 91. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 27, 1932, he was known for a career in both art and music, specializing in the violin and the viola. He grew up in the Newport Beach, CA, area and was the...

Rex Hopson

Oct 21, 2023

Rex Hopson, 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2023. Rex Carroll Hopson was born June 12, 1933, in Mound, Texas. He was the younger twin to his brother, celebrated hymnist Hal Hopson, and the tenth of thirteen children born to Reuben S. and Pearl Hopson. A graduate of Baylor University, he went on to complete three...

Katherine Morrow

Oct 21, 2023

Katherine Morrow was called home peacefully on October 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her Father William T. Morrow and Stepfather Major General Douglas T. Nelson (Ret'd USAF). She is survived by her Mother Claudine D. Nelson, Stepmother Frances Morrow, Daughter Desiree A. Morrow and Partner Kaiyle A. Cabral. Kathy was born May 20,1957 in El Paso, Texas...

Gloria Chacon

Oct 21, 2023

Gloria Chacon, age 80, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1943, in Tierra Amarilla, NM to Santiago and Juanita Garcia. Gloria was a deeply religious woman who loved her family and friends. Gloria enjoyed various activities which included cooking, going to the casino when...

Harold Morgan

Oct 20, 2023

Harold Maurice Morgan, Jr., died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque, NM at age 77. The rare melanoma sinus tumor diagnosed in August became untreatable.

Harold was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 12, 1946, to Iverna Phelps Morgan and Harold M. Morgan, with a bit of Choctaw DNA from his father. The family moved...

Judith Guthrie

Oct 20, 2023

Judith "Judy" Guthrie, 81, beloved Stepmother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Great Aunt, and Stepmother-in-law, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on October 20, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC, to Donald Clifford Kerstetter and Elaine Ziegler Kerstetter (Dennis). She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law Bruce M. Peterson, and her...

Russell Givler

Oct 20, 2023

Russell Givler, 79, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Marvin Givler and Willabelle Barnett (Givler). Russell retired from the City of Albuquerque at the age of 60. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He worked tirelessly on his H/O model railroad. He enjoyed painting the tiny cars and laying...

Jana Berry

Oct 20, 2023

Jana Berry, age 79, of Taos, NM, soared her way into the great beyond on October 20th, 2023. Born December 30th, 1943 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the creative force behind a life filled with love, laughter, and a touch of mischief.

Known as "Mom" to her son Kyle Berry, and daughter Carissa Berry, Jana was more than generous....

Beverly Dillard

Oct 19, 2023

Beverly Ann Dillard, age 88, left our world suddenly on Thursday, October 19, 2023, exactly 24 years to the day of her oldest son passing, Robert Paul Dillard. She had recently recovered from multiple illnesses and was doing very well.

She was born Beverly Ann Heritage to Paul E. Heritage and Josephine E. (Gless) Heritage on February 12, 1935, in...

Leonard Gales Steeves

Oct 18, 2023

Leonard (Lenny) G. Steeves was born January 9, 1948 in Omaha, NB to Donald and Wilma (Stephan) Steeves both deceased.  He was the 2nd of 5 children in the family.  Passed away October 18, 2023.

 

He is survived by his wife Vicki (Jensen) 4 children: Ronald, Timothy Steeves, Lynea (Kyle) Nye-Beeson, Mindee Jo (Robert) Lewandowski, 4 grandchildren, Sarah, Reese, Chandler and Jensen, and 1 grandson...

Otis Thomas, Jr.

Oct 18, 2023

Otis James Thomas, Jr. age 73, was born in Jackson, TN and lived in Albuquerque, NM. James was a loving, caring yet stubborn husband to Marcia Valdez. He was a brave, bold, and caring father to Dawnmarie M, Camille B, and Sean V. He was very adamant that we learn and grow in knowledge about our rights and how to...

Katherine (Katy) Chacon

Oct 18, 2023

Katherine (Katy) Chacon, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She entered this world on October 30, 1943 in Gallup, NM, born to Joe and Adelia Lopez. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Chacon; grandsons, Aiden Chacon, Jacob Austin, and Darrien Chacon; aunt, Rosie Lopez; sisters, Marcella...

Josephine Chavez

Oct 18, 2023

Josephine Chavez, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Chavez; her mother and father, Rosabel and Leopoldo Martinez; and sister, Minnie Harper. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Joyce), Jerry (Pearl), and Ralph (Judge) Chavez; grandchildren, Tom Chavez, Pam Chavez Williams, Larry Chavez, Jr., and Marina Rubio; great-grandchildren,...

Mary Lou Parks

Oct 17, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, MaryLou Malm Parks, on October 17, 2023. 

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 28, 1934, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Francis Bowles. 

MaryLou leaves behind a loving legacy in her son, Charles Malm; daughter-in-law, Annique Malm; her grandson, Gavin Malm; granddaughter,...

Betty Jean (Bourbonia) Davis

Oct 17, 2023

 

Betty Jean (Bourbonia) Davis, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on October 17, 2023, in her beloved home while surrounded by her entire family.

Betty embodied the best of an almost bygone generation, cherishing being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was exceedingly gracious and always elegant and was described by many as the person they most admired...

John C. Niedbala, Sr.

Oct 16, 2023

John C. Niedbala, Sr. passed away at home on October 16th, 2023 at the age of 84. John entered this world on October 9 in Detroit, MI, born to John and Rose Niedbala, whom preceded him in death as well as his sister Rose Witkowski. John is survived by wife of 58 years, Sherrie Niedbala, son Chuck Niedbala and his...