Dixie "Toney" Lea Donham
May 15, 2022
Dixie Lea (Toney) Donham, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to Heaven on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Dixie was born on August 13, 1936, in Chautauqua County, Kansas, born to John and Pauline Toney.
During her childhood, Dixie moved to Woodsboro, Texas, with her Mother and Stepfather. She completed her education and...
James "Jim" Klar
May 15, 2022
James Klar "Jim", 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on May 15, 2022 after a short illness and surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born on March 4, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, to John and Sakie Klar. He is survived by the love of his life,...
Rosina V. (Rose) Maestas
May 14, 2022
Rosina V. (Rose) Maestas went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Rose was born on July 18, 1923, in Santo Nino, NM to Maclovio and Frances Velarde.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Porfirio (Sparky) Maestas; and second husband, Bennie Maes; daughters, Linda Jaramillo,...
Helen (Cole) Keso
May 14, 2022
Helen Keso peacefully passed away at age of 87 on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, NM in an adobe house on 12th Street that her father built. Helen and her two siblings grew up in a home with routine, discipline, and family chores. Helen was a dedicated student making A’s throughout her schooling. Her favorite...
Joyce E. (Long) Sagon
May 14, 2022
Joyce Sagon, age 93, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, NM, where she had resided the last 5 plus years. Joyce was known for being very friendly, caring, and easy to approach. She traveled and camped extensively and was very good at fishing. She enjoyed a good card game with friends and her...
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Gray
May 13, 2022
On May 13, 2022, Anthony (Tony) Joseph Gray, 86, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father with his loving wife, Joan, by his side. A private memorial was held on May 27, 2022. Tony was born on April 7, 1936, in Bath, New York, into a large Italian family. After...
Rita Mae (Watkins) Robertson
May 13, 2022
Rita Mae Watkins Robertson, 94, was called home by our Lord Friday, May 13, 2022.
Rita was born at home January 30, 1928 in Portales, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lillian; husband, TJ “Red” Robertson; and her parents, Chloe Sophronia Gibson Watkins and Harmon Dwight Watkins.
Her family moved many...
"Rip" Harry Boyd Huntington
May 13, 2022
"Rip" Harry Boyd Huntington passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family and was under the care of Hospice of New Mexico. Rip was a Vietnam Veteran and served honorably in the United States Army. He was born in Chama, NM, where he loved to spend time...
Laura Patricia (Lucero) Garcia
May 13, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Laura Patricia "Lucero" Garcia. She left us on Friday, May 13th, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren after a brief illness. She was the most beautiful person inside and out. She was deeply loved by her family and extended family. She was born to Perfilio and Predicanda Lucero...
Virginia Louise Stewart
May 13, 2022
Virginia was born in Cincinnati, OH, to Laura Belle and Homer Earl Jones. She lived with her maternal grandparents in Iowa until she was 7 years old when her mother and new stepfather, Hubert F Williams, brought her to a new home in Albuquerque.
At 18, Virginia married Walter F. Scott and birthed 3 living children: David,...
Kathleen Frances (Weber) Cano
May 12, 2022
Kathleen Frances Cano, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She is survived by her loving son Bryan Apodaca. A Visitation followed by a Rosary will take place on Friday, June 10, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at FRENCH-University.
Federico Martinez
May 12, 2022
Federico (Fred) Martinez left his family and friends to be united with his Savior and Lord on May 12, 2022. He was 98 years old, and his legacy was one of devotion to God, love for his family, and enduring patriotism to his country. He was born on May 4, 1924, in Questa, NM, to Marcelino and...
Max E. McClellan
May 12, 2022
Dr. Max E. McClellan was born in 1935, to Hanes and Lola McClellan. He grew up in Tracy, CA. At 17, he graduated HS and attended the University of Berkeley, CA. Shortly after, he joined the USAF where he met his wife, Charlene Ann Cory. He attended the University of Buffalo, NY for a bachelor's degree in education. He...
Rebecca Lee Happy
May 12, 2022
Rebecca L. Happy, age 60, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She entered this world on July 5, 1961, in Osceola, AR, born to Hershel and Juanita Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Happy; daughters, Angela Shomin and Tanya Shomin all from Albuquerque, NM; son, Chris...
Randall Oliver Martin
May 12, 2022
Randall O. Martin, 88, passed away on May 12, 2022. Randall was born December 19, 1933, at St. Joseph's Hospital, in Albuquerque. He attended Monte Vista Elementary, Jefferson Junior High, Albuquerque High and then Highland High when it opened in 1949. He was a member of the second graduating class in 1951. He also was a member...
LoaDean Emery
May 12, 2022
LoaDean Emery left our Earth on May 12, 2022, where she died of natural causes. LoaDean (Bunny) was born on November 17, 1936 in Kamiah, Idaho.
Her parents were Ralph and Mildred Emery. She had two brothers, Larry, living in Cottage Grove, OR; and Eugene, who proceeded her in death. Surviving are her children, Valerie Johnson of...
Herbert Vernon Kauffman
May 11, 2022
Herbert Vernon Kauffman, was born on November 29,1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Herbert Vernon Kauffman, Sr. and Albina Theresa Okruhlik. He grew up as a boy scout, graduated from Sandia High School, Class of later enlisted as a Chef in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam war. He was proud to have served in...
Edward William Taylor Jr
May 11, 2022
Ed was born in Utica, New York to Edward W. and Veronica Taylor. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Laura Goldsworthy (husband Steve), his son Edward (Bill) W. Taylor III (wife Jennifer), granddaughter Emily Goldsworthy, grandson Christopher Taylor, grandson Daniel Taylor and brother Richard Taylor (wife Nancy). Ed was a Research Physicist with the U.S....
Paul William Straughan
May 11, 2022
Paul William Straughan passed quietly into the arms of his Heavenly Father at home in Canyon, TX on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Paul was the third generation of his family raised in Vaughn, NM, where he was born, April 25, 1933, to Archie Benjamin Straughan and wife, Sarah Frances (Hamilton) Straughan. Paul was a 1951 graduate of Vaughn High...
James Thomas "Doc" Welby
May 11, 2022
Marine. Mechanical Engineer. Musician.
Deeply beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed on May 11 at the age of 68. His full life was filled with family, music, friends, and a fulfilling profession. James Thomas “Doc” Welby was born in Boston but lived the majority of his life in Albuquerque with some wonderful years spent in...