Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Catherine Eilene Huning, born on Thursday, June 2, 1955 passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 of natural causes. Known by friends and family as Eilene, she was very creative since her early childhood and became a talented guitarist, pianist, singer, and writer of songs and poetry. Eilene had a keen sense of humor and loved to make...

May 12, 2023

Mucio was born Tuesday, January 14, 1930 in Santa Rosa, NM. He graduated from Belen High School in 1948. Mucio pursued his education at Highlands University and received a B.A degree with majors in Biology and Physical Education. He then received an M.A. degree in School Administration from the University of New Mexico. After this he completed...

May 12, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Veronica Gabaldon, 70, on Friday, May 12, 2023. Veronica was born and raised in Colton, California but spent the most of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her loving husband, Benjamin Gabaldon. Veronica loved her two dogs Toby and Coco. Coco will miss her very much.

May 12, 2023

Bertie Mae Driggers, age 99, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023. A Graveside service was held on Monday, May 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Albuquerque, NM.

May 12, 2023

Robert G. Mallory, Architect, was born on Sunday, November 6, 1927 to Eugene Mallory and Mary Little Mallory in Mineola, Texas, and died on Friday, May 12, 2023. A practicing architect for more than 70 years, Bob was an icon in Albuquerque and all of New Mexico. At the invitation of a former professor at the University...

May 12, 2023

Our 10-year-old baby girl, Amariz Lucia Cortez, passed from this world on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2:33. We had the precious experience of holding space and supporting her as she danced across the rainbow bridge hand-in-hand with her "Tita," Marissa and the Blessed Mother. Amariz was born to Benjamin and Alicia Cortez on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Tucson,...

May 11, 2023

Donna Lien was born to Earl and Jeanette Lien on July 16, 1931 in Vermillion, South Dakota where she grew up and lived her early years. She had older siblings, Jeanne and Craig, and a younger brother, Doug. She spent her high school summers as a camp counselor with the Girl Scouts. She loved to share her fond memories...

May 10, 2023

Paiboon Tangyunyong, age 65, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home.

A native of Thailand, “Pai” was very hard working and generous.  He cared deeply for his family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.  Pai joined Sandia Labs in 1992, where he completed his post-doctoral research in surface science before joining Sandia’s Failure...

May 10, 2023

Amelia (Fresquez) Sisneros, was born in Espanola, New Mexico on Monday, May 5, 1930, to the late Melecio Fresquez and Braulia Fresquez (Ortiz). She passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, May 10, 2023, after a long illness. She was 93 years old.

Amelia lived a rich and varied life. Born into the grasp...

May 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marvin "Marv" Parker, who was lovingly called Marvin by those close to him. Born on Wednesday, September 15, 1948, Marvin sadly left us on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He now joins his predeceased parents, Eugene and Irene Parker; and sisters, Sue Wheeler, Shirley Miller, and Kathy...

May 9, 2023

Geraldine Herrera, age 77, our beloved mother, sister, cousin, and mother-in-law passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Geri was born in the mountain village of Vallecitos in Northern New Mexico to Elijio and Estefanita De Vargas in 1945.

She attended Espanola High School and graduated from St. Mary's High School (Albuquerque) in 1964. Geri worked for...

May 9, 2023

Sara Torres Liston, our beloved wife and mother was called home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She peacefully passed away, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and kindness. She will be deeply missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, and all those whose lives she touched. While her physical presence may be gone, her spirit will continue...

May 9, 2023

Buddy Douglass (Earl Frazier Douglass, Jr.) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1952 to Earl and Erna Douglass, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by his former wife, Cathy Martin, their daughter Lindsay Mata, her three daughters, Lauren, Ryleigh and Nina of Albuquerque, NM, his sister...

May 9, 2023

Felipe Rodriguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 joining his beloved wife, Eileen Rodriguez who passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m., at FRENCH - University.  Burial will take place at 1:00p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

May 8, 2023

Demetria "Tita" Montoya Trujillo went on to her Heavenly Reward on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born at home on the family ranch in Los Montoyas, New Mexico in the early fall of 1928 to José Dolores and Demetria (of Ribera, New Mexico) Montoya. On Saturday, October 4, 1947, she married her sweetheart, Adelaido "Lalo" Trujillo....

May 8, 2023

George Willis Andresen, Jr. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Monday, May 8, 2023, at age 74. He was born to George and Lena Andresen on Sunday, November 21, 1948, in Kansas City, KS. He had two older brothers (Bob and Joe Pokrywka) who, along with his...

May 7, 2023

Our precious mother Marie (Dolly) Abeyta 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in the presence of her loving family. Dolly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Severiano (Seve) of 69 years. She is a beloved mother to her surviving children, Debbie Sanchez (Conrad), Michael Abeyta (Shirley),...

May 7, 2023

Dominic Michael "Mike" Ciganovich, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Mike Ciganovich was born Monday, February 14, 1955 in Raton, New Mexico, to Helen Kuchan Ciganovich and Emil Ciganovich, both of whom preceded Mike. Mike is survived by his brother, Mark Ciganovich of Raton, New Mexico; his uncle, Lee Kuchan, of Maxwell, New Mexico; and...

May 7, 2023

Mrs. Elisa Gonzales and family sadly announce the passing of their patriarch, Tomas V. Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales, age 86, passed Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family that gathered to bid him farewell.

Tomas was born on Thursday, May 6, 1937 to Beatrice and Rita Gonzales on the Gonzales Ranch...

May 7, 2023

Patrice Stern left this world on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Patrice is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jeff Stern; her son, Cameron and his wife, Ari; granddaughter, Scottie Mae Stern; brothers, Ronald Martinez and David and his wife, Yvette Martinez; mother-in-law, Audrey Stern; brother-in-law, Scott and his wife, Karen Stern;...