Obituaries

Ramon Paul Pando

Dec 21, 2022

Ray “Paul” Pando, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2022, after a lengthy battle with dementia. While at the end, this terrible disease robbed him of his wonderful personality and his life, he died surrounded by love and those of us who cared deeply for him. Paul leaves behind his three loving children and their spouses, Paula...

JoAn Frances (Pfirrman) Armstrong

Dec 21, 2022

JoAn F. Armstrong passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December  20, 2022. She is survived by her children: James, Donna, Vernon, and Kathleen Armstrong.  She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, on Monday, January 9, 2023, followed by a Graveside Service at 1:30 p.m....

Richard Darrel (Gustin) Gustin

Dec 21, 2022

Richard Darrel Gustin was born in May 1966 in the northeastern Montana town of Plentywood. Some of his earliest memories may include roaming the neighborhood with his big sister Deanne and their friend, and playing down in the creek (or "crick" as we pronounced it). Rich also enjoyed frequent trips to visit his grandparents' farm in North Dakota, where adventures...

Robert Julian Price

Dec 21, 2022

Robert J. Price, 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He entered this world on Sunday, September 27, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Daniel and Triny Price, both deceased. He served in the Navy from 1963 - 1967. He is survived by his wife, Grace Price; brother...

Joseph Daniel Ortega

Dec 21, 2022

Danny Ortega, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,December 21, 2022. Danny was known for his gift of gab and arguing. He loved his family and friends, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Danny loved music, movies, fishing, laughing and could sleep literally anywhere. Danny was a proud Navy Veteran. He was...

James Robert Trombley

Dec 21, 2022

James Robert Trombley

James Robert Trombley, a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the age of 84.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Trombley; his sisters, JoAnne Kennedy, MaryJane Cook, and Barbara K. Morgan; his sons, Dr. Robert Trombley (Denise), Gregory J. Trombley, and Bruce N, Trombley;...

Tommie Kemp

Dec 21, 2022

Tommie Kemp, age 80, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM. Tommie entered this world on May 5, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA, born to Thomas and Anna "Ellen" Hammack. She moved to Clovis, NM as a child, where she graduated from Clovis High School and then earned her degree...

Peggy Karen Carder Perini

Dec 20, 2022

Peggy Karen Carder Perini was born on September 16, 1940, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from complications from Alzheimer's. Karen grew up on the family farm in Paoli, Oklahoma, a small community 7 miles North of Pauls Valley. She was the second of six children born to Earl and Gennie (Bailey) Carder. She...

Marilyn Jane (Sewell) Hinyard

Dec 20, 2022

Marilyn Hinyard, 86, beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Wife, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2022. She entered this world on March 17, 1936, in Dover, OH. She is survived by her son Scott Thomason; sister Linda Bair; granddaughter Savannah Golson; granddaughter Lexy Rael; grandson Cody Quackenbush; great-granddaughters Mia and Ava Westmoreland; great-granddaughters...

William Edward Ross

Dec 20, 2022

With great sadness, the family of William "Bill" Ross announces his passing on Tuesday December 20, 2022 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was born on Sunday, August 10, 1941, to Ernie and Ruth Ross in Milwaukee, WI, a place that he loved dearly. As a teen, he moved to Arizona and joined the Air Force and served...

Irving Rapaport

Dec 19, 2022

We announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Irving (Rusty) Rapaport who passed away peacefully, at home, on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 97 years old. Our family is feeling profound gratitude for all the time we shared. Rusty filled every room he entered, and he filled our hearts. He was steadfast in his dedication to his...

Kenneth (Ken) L. TeBrink

Dec 19, 2022

Kenneth (Ken) L. TeBrink, grandfather, father, husband, brother, son, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2022. Ken was born on November 5, 1956, in Denver, CO to Alfred and Jean TeBrink. Ken always looked to the sky and attended the Air Force Academy with a dream of flying airplanes. He graduated and honorably served with the...

Marjorie Jean (Johnston) Oakes

Dec 18, 2022

Marjorie "Marge" Jean Johnston Oakes, 89, adored wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, Dec 18th, 2022. She was born on Sunday, Jan 15, 1933 in Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Doug Oakes and his wife, Deborah, of Las Vegas, NM, Carol Torrez and her husband,...

Joan Marie (Danneman) Cilke

Dec 18, 2022

Joan Marie Cilke, 91, died peacefully after a short bout of pneumonia on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Her parents were Harry and Margaret Danneman, and her siblings were Harry J. Danneman and Margaret Rawlins. She was the proud mother of five sons: John, Jim, J. Thomas, Robert, and Edward. She was born in Chicago in 1931 and met the...

Jada Brooke Gonzales

Dec 18, 2022

Traditional Wake: Zuni Pueblo Visitation: FRENCH Wyoming Memorial Service: Albuquerque Academy

Rosa (Hirales) Beltran

Dec 18, 2022

Rosa Beltran Hirales, age 72, was born to parents, Juana Isabel Ortega de Hirales and Fransisco Hirales Mesa on September 05, 1950, in, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Our beloved Mother was predeceased by her beloved husband, Armando Beltran Zazueta of 35 years. Rosa is survived by her children, Mireya Beltran, Mayra Ines Watrich (husband, Trevor Watrich), Armando Beltran (wife,...

Jack Lee Mortley

Dec 18, 2022

Born to Ernest and Thelma Mortley on Nov. 6, 1930, in Newton, Iowa during the Great Depression, Jack Mortley knew a happy childhood despite the hardships around him. His mother and father had four children, and even though they did not have much and worked demanding blue-collar jobs, they taught him the value of kindness and charity...

John Dileanis

Dec 17, 2022

John Dileanis passed away December 17, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 1944, to Gus and Kathryn Dileanis. When he was a young boy, John and his family moved to Los Angeles, California, for a few years before eventually settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1954, where...

Jose Nasario Vargas

Dec 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Nasario Vargas, age 92, on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born Friday, November 28, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents, Altagracia and Jesse Vargas; his life time partner, Emma Gabaldon; and three sons, Victor, Gilbert, Peter; and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Vargas....

Dorothy Maxine (Conaway) Vanderslice

Dec 17, 2022

Dorothy Maxine Vanderslice was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1926, to Archie Leo and Lutreacy Ann Conaway in Major County Oklahoma. She passed away into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde Robert Vanderslice of Waynoka, Oklahoma; as...