Jan 10, 2023

Tuesday, January 10, 2023. was a good day to die and thus Eugene W. (Gene) Cunnington passed peacefully in his sleep that evening at the age of 95.

Gene was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday, December 2, 1927, and was the son of Eugene A. Cunnington and Wilma V. Lujan. He was raised and...

Jan 10, 2023

Byron Killion came to earth September 9th, 1973 (he always joked he was "hatched"). His generous nature was evident from a very early age and something that continued throughout his entire life. From his deep desire to help people he loved, to his adoration for animals, he strived to give of himself all that he could. Having friends from...

Jan 10, 2023

Charlotte M. Bostick, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Charlotte was born on December 24, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charlotte (Lotti) Walker. She married Homer Bostick on April 18, 1942, and they moved to Albuquerque in 1946. Charlotte was known for her beautiful smile and graceful elegance. Many of her occupations included being a...

Jan 10, 2023

Robin Lynn Perini was born on Monday, March 29, 1965, in Boulder, Colorado and passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM after a short illness. She grew up in Hobbs, NM where she excelled as a student and swimmer. She graduated Valedictorian of her high school class in 1983 and held the school back stroke record in...

Jan 9, 2023

Soft spoken, but full of joy and smiles, a beautiful soul has entered into God's Glorious Kingdom. Nancy Louise Cobb Speis passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023, just four days after celebrating her 70th birthday.

Born to Donald and Adeline (Jost) Cobb on Monday, January 5, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nancy was the third...

Jan 9, 2023

Kelly Thornton Burnett (nee Morehead), 40, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, daughter-in-law, and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, January 9, 2023. She entered this world on August 31, 1982, in Grants, NM. Her parents are Dan and Monet Morehead, and she was raised in Albuquerque with her sister, Stacy Morehead. She graduated...

Jan 9, 2023

Blondell Keen, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1999, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Calloway of Albuquerque; son, Michael Keen of Tullos, Louisiana; sister, Nelda Bernard of Houston, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Blondell was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 8, 2023

Douglas Brown Carter was born Wednesday, January 11, 1950, to Philip Hamilton Carter and Marjorie Brown Carter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 72 years in his home in Albuquerque. His wife Betty, family, and friends are grateful to have shared wonderful memories with Doug in his final days....

Jan 8, 2023

Joan C. Ellison, 93, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, William W. Ellison (November 1973), and her memory lives on through her daughters, Christine Ellison and her partner Michael VeSeart, and Vicki Ellison Kent and her husband Guy, grandson; Brady Kent, wife, Michele, their son, Joan's great-grandson, Fletcher;...

Jan 8, 2023

Alice Conwell, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born in West Virginia to Mary and Waldo Six. She is survived by her daughter, Linda, and her grandson, Jason.

Jan 7, 2023

Thomas Bernard Vinke Wednesday, June 29, 1927- Saturday, January 7, 2023. Born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Susan and Frank Vinke. He was married to the late Ramona (Armijo) Vinke for 38 years. They were always together- coming and going. Grandpa Tom is survived by his stepdaughter, best friend, caregiver, and advocate, Bennina Armijo Sisneros and her husband,...

Jan 7, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sherri Jo Lewis-Bailey of Albuquerque, NM. She passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 57. Sherri is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tom Bailey; father, John Lewis; sister, Judy Locke; brothers, Kevin Lewis, Bill Lewis, and Danny Allen and many nieces and nephews. Sherri was...

Jan 6, 2023

Elizabeth Winston Saunders, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away in her home on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was a beautiful person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Beth was born in Waco, Texas to Paul Robert Winston and Bessie Buckley Winston on June 4,1916. She lived an exemplary 106 years, seeing...

Jan 6, 2023

Louise K. Smith, age 81, was called to our Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith; her daughter, Diana Penny; and brother, Robert Rounds. She is survived by her son, James Miller (Nettie); daughter, Kat Dillon (Paul); Son-in-Law, Michael Penny; grandchildren, Jason Miller (Chandra) and Christen Pierce (James); sisters, Jeanette,...

Jan 6, 2023

William (Bill) Tryon of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 73. He had battled Parkinson's for several years.

Bill was born on Thursday, March 3, 1949, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, NH. He was the 4th son of Frank and Marian Tryon. The family would ultimately grow to 8 children....

Jan 6, 2023

Arturo "Arthur" Martinez was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1939 in Socorro, New Mexico and passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arthur leaves behind his four children; son, Clyde Martinez and wife, D-Anna of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Vickie and husband, George Garcia of Grants, NM, Lorie Apodaca-Miller of Amarillo, TX and Christine...

Jan 6, 2023

James "Jim" Roper, age 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 6, 2023. He entered this world on November 2, 1943, in Denver, CO, born to Nathaniel and Hazel Roper. He is survived by his wife, Marion Roper; daughter, Cassandra Behrns (John), Irvine, CA; grandson, Austin Roper, Denver, CO;...

Jan 5, 2023

Zachary Sprung passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home in Coppell, Texas. Zachary was born in Hobbs, NM on Saturday, June 25, 1983, and grew up in Albuquerque, NM with his family.  He would later reside in Gilbert, AZ and Coppell, Texas.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Penny and Noelle...

Jan 5, 2023

Mark Dillard, age 56, of Albuquerque, NM passed away in his home after spending his last week surrounded by loved ones in his well-deserved retirement from Albuquerque Fire Department. He began as a cadet in the fire academy in 1996 and made his way up to dispatch by 2004. In 2006, Mark was awarded Firefighter of the Year, and...

Jan 4, 2023

Marceleno Jay'deon Mozzion Tillman was born October 11, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM to Michael Tillman and Jodeci Smith.  Marceleno entered the spirit world on January 4, 2023, to SIDS at just under 3 months old.

Marceleno loved being held and snuggled close. He loved kisses from everyone and would only fall asleep while laying close to your...