Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Betty L. Easley passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2023.

Betty was born at her family's farm near Carlinville, Illinois, on April 29, 1926, to parents Fred and Pearl Kessinger. After receiving a two-year degree from Blackburn College, she taught for three years in a local one-room schoolhouse. This began a lifelong pursuit of...

Jan 13, 2023

Juan (aka's Johnny, Cholo, Juan Loc, and Johnny Long Sleeves) born in Albuquerque to Panfilo and Teresa Aguilar. Known by his family as the "Mayor of the South Valley". Juan would talk and make friends with everyone he met. He was one of the most generous men, and always willing to help anyone. Reminiscing about his childhood in the...

Jan 12, 2023

Robert Osborne, 68, passed away on January 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Juanita Osborne; brother, Murray Tyler; sisters Kathy Kittle and Monica Root; brother, Toby Osborne; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Osborne; his mother, Beverly Tyler; stepmother,...

Jan 12, 2023

Janet Lynn Gauna aged 51, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 in the home of her mother with her family by her side. Janet was born Monday, January 3, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Miranda Gauna Lopez; her father, Edward Gauna; and sister, Debra J Gauna; her maternal grandparents,...

Jan 12, 2023

Daniel Clark Schaffner died Thursday, January 12, 2023, three days short of his ninetieth birthday. Born in the mining town of Tererro, New Mexico, he was the only birth delivered by the miner's doctor in the miner's hospital.

Clark grew up in Albuquerque, where his grandmother owned and operated Ive's Greenhouse in Barelas, New Mexico, which continues...

Jan 12, 2023

Derek Michael Chavez passed away on Thursday, January 12th, 2023. He was born Sunday, June 3rd, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Derek always had a curious nature and was a happy soul. He loved sports of all kinds and was a lifelong fan of the Lobos, Lakers, and Dallas cowboys. He loved spending Sunday evenings with his grandparents, father,...

Jan 12, 2023

Renee Mateer Humphrey passed into God's long embrace on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.

Renee was born in Pittsburgh, PA., to Howard and Rosemary Mateer (d.). She is survived by her husband, Mark; children, Kevin Humphrey, Jordan Jones, Megan Humphrey, and Kateland North; brother, Ron Mateer; sons-in-law, Jeff...

Jan 12, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jerry D. Benton, age 63 on Thursday, January 12, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and lung disease. Jerry was born in Albuquerque, NM., on Thursday, April 16, 1959.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Connie of 35 years; sons, Joe Benton...

Jan 12, 2023

David Charles Lynch (Champ) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wednesday, April 8 1936, to Martha and Walter Lynch.

At the age of 15, while living in Los Angeles, California, he meet his future wife at a playground who was 12 years old at the time. They went on to marry when she turned...

Jan 11, 2023

Mary entered this world on August 18, 1927 and entered the eternal Heavens on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She had a full life to the age of 95. Mary was born in Selmer, Tennessee and was a real southerner.  She was raised with a firm foundation in a personal relationship with God.  She was a devout Christian. Mary was...

Jan 11, 2023

Orlando Valentino Correa, 50, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2023. Orlando was born on July 8, 1972, to Floyd and Margaret Correa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After graduating from Sandia High School in 1990, he went on to study business at Dartmouth College and University of...

Jan 10, 2023

Jennie passed away unexpectedly the night of Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The eldest of six children, she was born in Oklahoma City, OK on March 9, 1947, to Jeanette (John) Rector and William R. Rector. She grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and Yukon OK before moving to Lawrence, Kansas in 1964 where she "skipped" her senior year of...

Jan 10, 2023

On Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023, Madeleine V. George passed away at the age of 87.

Madeleine was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Chanel and Lillian in 1935. They moved to Albuquerque, NM., in 1953. In 1954, she met the love of her life, Teddy George, and they married in 1955. Madeleine was a proud Navy wife...

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,...