Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Jorgensen (lovingly known as RW, Jorgie, or Dick) on the 29th day of June, 2023 at the age of 94 in Albuquerque, NM. Dick was born on Saturday, June 22, 1929 on a farm in South Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Claire (Murphy),...

Jun 29, 2023

Mary Ann Jakubczak, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 85. Mary Ann was born Tuesday, September 14, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Joseph and Mary Karas. She was the oldest of four children. Mary Ann was married to the love of her life,...

Jun 28, 2023

It's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Stephen Sweeney. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, James, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly in his sleep, he was 59.

James was born in Albuquerque and attended Manzano and Albuquerque High School. Where he was an extraordinary basketball player, earning several awards including Most Valuable...

Jun 28, 2023

Javier A. Lucero Sunrise on January 21, 1987 Sunset on June 28, 2023 Javier A. Lucero, age 36, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Kathy B. Lucero of Albuquerque, NM; father, Alex Dawson; brothers, Alex Dawson III, and Uhuru Dawson, all of North Carolina; his aunt, Rosalinda Karolek of Wheaton, IL; Carla Byrne...

Jun 27, 2023

Pamela F. James, beloved wife of Lawrence (Larry) James, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM of cardiac arrest, after a month-long aggressive medical treatment for a severe bacterial infection. Pamela was born Saturday, January 13, 1945, in Alexandria, VA. She lived in Warrenton, VA until her marriage, Saturday, July 20, 1963, when she became part...

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Phyllis Jane Hess died on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, September 29, 1937 in Lockport, NY. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Pecoraro and Helen Jean Dodge Pecoraro. She was the widow of Norman Groff Hess Jr. who preceded her on Friday, September 1, 2006, and she was preceded...

Jun 26, 2023

Lauren M. Abeita-Shortman, loving mother, wife and friend started her journey Home on Monday June 26, 2023.  Daughter of Faustine and Andrea Abeita she was raised in McCartys, NM as a proud member of the Pueblo of Acoma.  After graduating from St. Michaels Indian School, she went on to attend Haskell in Lawrence, KS as well as...

Jun 26, 2023

Oliver W. Venn, 90, beloved son, spouse, father, grandfather and friend, went to be with His Lord on Monday, June 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ethel A. Venn. He is survived by his five children, seven grand children, and three great-grand children. Daughter Stephanie Hernandez married to Danny Hernandez;...

Jun 25, 2023

Martha Ellen Rakestraw, age 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, passed peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, June 25, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1926, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ralf F. Gould and Evelyn Holland Gould. She did not care for her given name and insisted on being called "ME". Anyone...

Jun 25, 2023

Obed was born in Wellington, Kansas 28 October 1951 to Isabel and Eva Sanchez. He spent the early years of his life in Kansas, Las Vegas, New Mexico and Security, Colorado. He was later to move back to Las Vegas to finish high school and graduate from Robertson High School. He then went on to attend an extension to...

Jun 25, 2023

Eduardo Antonio Isasi Sr., 74, was born to Juan Isasi and Rita Peña in McAllen, TX on Tuesday, November 30, 1948. During most of his youth, he lived in Chandler, AZ graduating from Chandler High School in 1967. His passion for playing sports and physical activity; football, baseball, racketball, swimming, and weight lifting, began as a child...

Jun 25, 2023

William "Bill" Pintzow, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by son Perry (Margie); daughter Ilene; stepchildren Michelle (Alan), Stephen and Andrea (Kyle), as well as 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded by wives Sandy and Cynthia.

Bill was born...

Jun 25, 2023

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, retired Los Alamos Firefighter, Larry Ray Joseph Romero, 54, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, children and parents by his side after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Larry and the love of his life, Melissa married in June of 1991 and resided in Los...

Jun 24, 2023

The amazing life of Joan Freeman came to an end Saturday, June 24, 2023 after a three-year battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded as she lived, by family and the love of her life, her husband of over 54 years, Don. Joan grew up in Commerce City, CO in a close-knit family. After graduating high...

Jun 24, 2023

After a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's Disease, Mike Donahue (63) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with his wife of 36 years by his side. Mike certainly knew how to have fun and enjoyed life to its fullest. He loved traveling and participating in sports such as hockey, mountain biking, hiking, and skiing....

Jun 24, 2023

Robert (Bob) John Eix, age 51, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born on Friday, September 3, 1971 to Fay (Vaverek) Grams and Robert Forrest Eix in Tom's River, NJ. He grew up in Little Falls, MN and graduated from Little Falls High School in...

Jun 24, 2023

Robert Garcia (Bobby) unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Robert went to meet the Lord. He was 70 years of age. Robert was born on Thursday, December 25, 1952, to parents Amedeo and Cleo Garcia. His siblings are Ray Garcia and Dee Garcia. Robert was the best dad, husband, gramps, and brother. Robert is survived...

Jun 24, 2023

Leman Taylor, Jr was born Wednesday, August 29, 1951, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Leman and Carnell Taylor. The family moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico in 1952. In High School Leman participated in band and was on the basketball and baseball teams. He graduated from Alamogordo High School and immediately followed his dream to Arizona Western College in...

Jun 23, 2023

Tom Hill went to be with the Lord on Friday morning of June 23, 2023. He is survived by his love, Tincy Day, as well as his children; Cindy Adams, and her husband, Steve Adams; Jim Hill; Charley Hill, and his wife, Leanne Hill; grandsons, Stephan Adams, Tim Adams, and Spencer Hill; as well as his granddaughters, Elena Matthews,...

Jun 23, 2023

John Rael, 97, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 surrounded by family. Services will be Friday, July 14, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos NW, Albuquerque, starting at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will follow at 10:30 a.m., with Mass at 11:00 a.m. Due to construction around the church, enter the...