Feb 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Lucero, who peacefully passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 53. Carl was a loving father, husband and son who will be greatly missed. Carl was born in 1969 in Albuquerque, NM to Carl Lucero Sr. and Yvonne Baca, both of...

Feb 24, 2023

Dolores Rivera Brooks entered this world on July 12th, 1940 in Las Palomas, NM, born to Jerry and Margarita Rivera. She was the younger sister to Leonardo who passed away in 2009. Dolores loved to sing and had performed in many school concerts. Dolores met her first husband Vivian (deceased) just out of high school. They married August 1st...

Feb 24, 2023

Charles Matthews, Jr. died on the morning of Friday, February 24, 2023 after a 2-year battle with leukemia. He was 82. Born in North Carolina on January 12, 1941, Charles was the son of Charles Matthews, an army officer, and Pansey Kimble Matthews, a schoolteacher. Raised all over the southern United States and Europe during the 1940s and 50s,...

Feb 24, 2023

Natalie Celeste Romero was born in the Rocky Mountains of Durango, Colorado on October 3, 1980. She entered Heaven's gates on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. A loving sister, daughter, aunt, and social worker. Natalie enjoyed being around her friends and enjoyed her time with her students. Natalie graduated from Mancos High School as Valedictorian...

Feb 24, 2023

Fabiola G. Mingo passed away early Friday, February 24, 2023. She is survived by her son, Louis Mingo and his family; as well as daughter, Mary Mohagheghi and her family. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. She will be greatly missed.

Feb 23, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Maes) Ruiz On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Elizabeth Ann (Maes) Ruiz, 72, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Liz was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Sunday, November 26, 1950. She was the second of five children in the family and reared in Las Vegas by her parents,...

Feb 23, 2023

Adele Morelli Davis, an Albuquerque native, sustained by family, community, and faith, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the age of 100. She will be remembered for her insatiable curiosity, love of bridge, and her passion for gardening. Mostly, Adele adored her five children, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and delighted in all...

Feb 22, 2023

Diane Polasky, 70, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, died on Thursday, February 22, 2023. She was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Frank and Betty Polasky; older sister Wendy (Polasky) Good, and younger brother William Polasky. She has treated the Albuquerque community as an acupuncturist and healer since 1987 and held...

Feb 22, 2023

David M. Bogost, Ph.D., 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the youngest of three born to Rose and Ben Bogost. In 1968 he made Albuquerque his home, first working at Lovelace Medical Center and later in private practice as a clinical psychologist. Dave is survived by his wife of...

Feb 22, 2023

Jennifer Anne DiTucci, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 76 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed and was a wonderful loving person to her family and many friends. Jennifer was born to Joel S. Davis and Audrey Wilson Davis at the US Naval...

Feb 22, 2023

Mercedes (Arellanes) Lucero was born September 10, 1922, in Las Vegas NM and resided in Chaparito, NM as a child. Mercedes went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 100. She lived and followed our Lord's word in traditional Roman Catholic Faith. Mercedes married Severo Lucero of Las Vegas, NM on June...

Feb 21, 2023

Virginia Strike Malone, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1927, in Amarillo, Texas, to Wendell and Beuna Strike. Wendell died a few months before Virginia was born, and during her childhood, she and her mother lived near relatives in various places. When Virginia was eleven years old, her mother married...

Feb 21, 2023

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Maxine F. (Juvan) Stefoin, died peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 20, 1929, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she married Rudolph Stefoin and they moved to Albuquerque, NM where they raised two sons. They enjoyed traveling, square dancing, playing bridge and later Maxine learned and loved to...

Feb 21, 2023

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Maxine F. (Juvan) Stefoin, died peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 20, 1929, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she married Rudolph Stefoin and they moved to Albuquerque, NM where they raised two sons.

They enjoyed traveling, square dancing, playing bridge and later Maxine learned and...

Feb 21, 2023

Robert Gleason, 92, beloved husband, father, and papa, was called Home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He entered this world on April 18, 1930, in Albuquerque, NM, born to William and Lelia Belle Gleason. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gault; son, Daniel Gleason and wife, Angie; son, Thomas Gleason and...

Feb 21, 2023

Eric Alfred Strauss of Albuquerque, NM, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after a long illness. His loving family was with him. He was the son of Fredrick and Edna Strauss, father of Erick Christian Strauss, and brother of Glenn Ernest Strauss, who all predeceased him. He leaves behind a devoted family: sisters,...

Feb 21, 2023

Vivian Holliday Pennington (nee; Vivian Louise Holliday) joined her beloved "Preach" on their final journey together on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, just 7 days short of her 100th birthday. Vivian was the firstborn of seven children born to Millard Alvarez Holliday and Nina Maude Holliday (nee; Morrison). She was born in Edmond, West Virginia. She was preceded...

Feb 20, 2023

Rita Pitts, 84, was called home to be with her husband, Herb Pitts, and her parents, Buck and Ora Rayburn, on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on March 10, 1938 in Lubbock, TX, to Buck and Ora. Rita grew up in Albuquerque, attending Highland High School and ultimately retiring from Sandia Labs, after other roles in real...

Feb 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Frances Margarita Cruz of Albuquerque, born in Taos, NM. She left this world for eternal life on Monday, February 20th, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Emelio Cruz; brothers, Pat Mondragon and Manuel Mondragon; and parents, Jose and Lucilla Mondragon. She survived...

Feb 19, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the untimely passing of our beloved Isabella (Bella) (Izzy) Bewley. Bella was born on April 22nd, 2004, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by her grandparents Kathy and Henrique Valdovinos. She was a beautiful soul who endured so much during her time among us. She loved music, animals, and the underdog....