Juan Santiago Garcia (aka Juansie, aka Indio) was born March 13, 1981 in Balboa Heights, Panama Canal Zone to the late Johnny Garcia and Diana Pacheco-Garcia. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny, David Paul (big brother), his maternal and paternal grandparents Henry & Sarah Pacheco and Juan and Sarah Garcia. Juan is known for his generosity...
Mary Lou Ashwill, longtime Albuquerque resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 12, 2022. Mary Lou was born January 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to J. Daniel Sorenson and Beatrice Sorenson Bridgeman. From Chicago, Mary Lou moved with her family to Boston, then Westport, Maine where she graduated valedictorian from Westbrook High School in 1947....
Patricia J. Irish beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and sister has passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, at the age of 87 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM. She is survived by her daughter and her husband Lisa and Christopher Bass of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; her son and his wife Ricky and Linda Irish; and siblings,...
Paul was proud to be from Missouri and never knew a stranger. He could converse with most people about most things. He loved life and the Lord and died peacefully at 82 years young in Albuquerque, NM after a 3-month illness. He was born in El Dorado Springs, Missouri to Charles Harris and Lydia Luellen (Macrae) Harris- the youngest...
Jamie K. Dominguez, of Albuquerque NM passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 23.
Jamie was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a beautiful smile and a caring spirit.
She is survived by her parents, Robert & Peggy Dominguez; sister, Robyn Bierma (John); and nephew, Wesley Sanchez-Dominguez....
Scott Martin Toole, age 34, passed away tragically on Monday, October 10, 2022, from an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Though he left this world much too young, he left an impact on all who knew him that will live on forever. Scott was a proud and loving dad to Ragnar (4) and Ryver (3). He loved and cherished...
Steven Butler Humbert, age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022. Steve grew up in Greenville, North Carolina where he and Judy, his future wife, were high-school sweethearts. They were married in 1966 and moved to Wyoming where Steve started his Air Force career of 20 years. After his service in the Air...
Virginia, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, second born of nine siblings in Aberdeen, South Dakota on April 16, 1946, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 10, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with vascular dementia. Ms. Wright was preceded in death by loving husband, Roy A. Wright, US Army....
Alyce L. Cummins (Bracken) of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born in Rogersville, Missouri, to Edmund and Euyla Bracken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin L. of 64 years. Alyce is survived by her sons, Patrick and wife, Sherry and Timothy and wife, Ann; her grandchildren,...
Thomas “Tom” Alfred Waters—a friend of many—died unexpectedly at his home on October 8, 2022, at the age of 81 in Albuquerque, NM. Tom was born to Cecil D. and Lexie R. Waters in Harlingen, Texas. Tom had two brothers, Don and Pat Waters, and is survived by his sister, Ina Brown, and many nieces and nephews....
Manuelita Lila Jaramillo Márquez, age 92, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and friend passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Lila was known for her involvement at St. Therese Parish and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was an avid quilter and Denver Broncos fan. Lila is survived by her husband, Roman Márquez; their children, Beverly Dennison and husband...
Elaine Y. Heckroth, 93, died October 9, 2022. She is survived by her children, Louis W. Heckroth III and Judith Heckroth Culp; grandchildren, Louis W. Heckroth IV, Brandon Heckroth, Dustin Heckroth, Nikki Heckroth Lobato, Brian Culp III and Danielle Culp. Elaine also had 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 happy years, Lou Heckroth, Jr.; daughter-in-law,...
Lieutenant Colonel Ken Sorensen, US Army, Ret'd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend died Sunday, October 9, 2022, after a long, brave battle with kidney failure, bladder cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, and diabetes. He is survived by his wife, Annette; daughters, Christy Albright, and Clarissa Sorensen-Unruh; daughter-in-law, Karen Sorensen-Unruh; and grandson, Jack. He was the last of his five brothers...
Luis Montoya, age 92, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula and Juana Montoya. Luis is survived by his wife, Helen. A Rosary will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, beginning at 8:15 a.m., followed by a Mass at 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic...
Wilfred Moore, 62, beloved Husband, Father, Son, & Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He entered this world on Thursday, March 17, 1960, in New Orleans, LA, born to Willie and Allegretta Moore. Wilfred married Shelly Kay Werner on June 25, 1995 in Rapid City, SD. Wilfred served in the Air Force...
Venus Salazar, our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was 19. Venus was born on July 30, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM. She loved to skate, listen to awesome music, was incredibly talented with hair and makeup and loved to express herself with tattoos and piercings. Venus' beautiful smile...
Jerry Parks Nielsen passed unexpectedly of Covid complications, at the age of 69 while visiting New Mexico. He was there on a great and wonderful adventure with his wife of 25 years, Vicki Nielsen. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, his sister, Pamela Wilson, and many dear friends, most of whom considered him more brother than friend. In...
On Friday, October 7, 2022, David Lovato, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 42. David was born on September 1, 1980, in Albuquerque NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Gonzales; two daughters, Sarina Lovato, and Jade Lovato; mother, Darlene Montoya; dad, David Lovato; sister, Erica and husband, Jordan Sandoval;nephews,...
Jerry Joseph Nieto, 88, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tomas Nieto; mother, Dora Aragon; son, Gerald Nieto; sister, Helen Phillips; and his former wife of 27 years, Louise Nieto. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Nieto...
Ruth Rosa Gerber O'Gawa lived passionately. She devoted her life to caring for the environment, the underserved and unhoused, her aging friends, her patients and her family. She made things happen that few imagined possible. She was a big picture thinker and a tireless doer. Ruth died peacefully, with her family at her side, on October 6,...