Obituaries

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....

Feb 19, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alonzo "Al" Chavez on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Alonzo was born on September 17, 1934, in Torreon, New Mexico, to Juan and Maria Chavez. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leticia "Tootsie" Chavez. He is survived by his children, Barbara Chavez, Stella LeFebre (Donald), Lizzi Jay,...

Feb 19, 2023

Bobbie Ann Sullivan Salaz was born on March 20, 1954 and died February 19, 2023. Bobbie recently lost her five-year battle with cancer and went to be with her Lord. She was delivered by her mom and dad, John L. and Carrie Sullivan in their home. While the doctor was looking for the right house, Bobbie decided not to...

Feb 19, 2023

Mary Louise Hanley (Knapp) gained her angel wings in the morning of Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was 89 years old.

She was a Registered Nurse and worked with the Indian Health Service for 35 Years retiring from Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. She graduated from Nursing School in Buffalo, NY. Upon graduation, a fellow...

Feb 18, 2023

Carri Ellen Craver was born Thursday, October 4, 1973, to her college-student parents, Jim and Carol Craver. She arrived at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas, at 4:26 in the afternoon, ready to jump into life. Carri loved gymnastics as a child and had a habit of standing on her head every chance she got. Her parents moved...

Feb 18, 2023

Our dear mother, Melody M. McLaughlin Theoharis (1953 - 2023), was a loving and caring woman who devoted her life to her family. The Lord called her to Him in a peaceful manner after a brief and unexpected hospitalization with her daughter and son-in-law by her side on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in her 69th year. This lovely, thoughtful,...

Feb 17, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Eric W. Best on Friday, February 17, 2023. God completed his work of grace in Eric's life and now leads him into eternal life, light and happiness. Eric was born on June 28, 1932, in Beaufort, North Carolina to Lincoln R. and Doris Webster Best. His...

Feb 17, 2023

Royal H. Marbut Sr. age 88 of Albuquerque, NM passed away at his home on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born near Purdy, Barry County Missouri Saturday, October 20, 1934, he was one of 12 children to the late Hurshell D. Marbut and Blanche E. (Baker) Marbut. On Saturday, August 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to Erma Mae...