Obituaries

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...

Jan 3, 2023

Linda G. Boren, 73, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. She is the daughter of J. Sam Boren and Emily J. Boren. She is survived by her brothers, Sam J. Boren (Dorothy), Sam C. Boren (Susan); and sister, Stacy Mitchell (Miles), all of Albuquerque, NM. Linda retired from the VA...

Jan 3, 2023

Emily Freeby, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Emily was married to Douglas Freeby for 38 years and is survived by her siblings, Annabell Gallegos, Lydia Tapia, Johnny Tapia, Maria Ricard, J.R. Tapia, and Pamela Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her parents, Angela and Severo Tapia; her siblings, Julia...

Jan 3, 2023

Beatrice "Betty" D. Segura It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Beatrice "Betty" D. Segura. Betty closed her eyes and was carried away peacefully to be with the Lord with all five of her sons and her loving husband, David encircling her while she took her last breaths on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. It seems like...

Jan 2, 2023

Bernard C. Kayate, 86 years old, was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He passed away on January 2, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Encinal New Mexico to John and Pablita. His mother passed when he was young, so he was raised by his grandmother's and his uncle Joe Alonzo there in...

Jan 1, 2023

James A. Woods, born on Thursday, July 4, 1929, passed away on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023. James is survived by his brother, CDR Herbert Woods USN-Ret. (Arlene) of Phoenix, AZ; children, Connie Flores (Richard Shoemaker) of Rio Rancho, NM, James Woods (Nancy) of Albuquerque, NM, and Casey Woods of Albuquerque NM; stepchildren, Donna Hatfield (Ron Erwin)...

Jan 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John (Johnny) Theodore McGuire, III, age 37, on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM. Our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend was born on September 30, 1985. John was a lover of the outdoors. He was most peaceful camping beneath the stars or casting a...

Jan 1, 2023

Louella Wolf died quietly in her sleep at her home in La Vida Llena, Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was 100 years old. Louella was born in Boonville, Indiana, the daughter of Louis Poellein and Lydia Martin Poellein. She went to Indianapolis where she studied and received a diploma as a registered nurse at Deaconess Hospital...