Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

Steven Butler Humbert, age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022. Steve grew up in Greenville, North Carolina where he and Judy, his future wife, were high-school sweethearts. They were married in 1966 and moved to Wyoming where Steve started his Air Force career of 20 years. After his service in the Air...

Oct 10, 2022

Virginia, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, second born of nine siblings in Aberdeen, South Dakota on April 16, 1946, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 10, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with vascular dementia. Ms. Wright was preceded in death by loving husband, Roy A. Wright, US Army....

Oct 9, 2022

Alyce L. Cummins (Bracken) of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born in Rogersville, Missouri, to Edmund and Euyla Bracken. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin L. of 64 years. Alyce is survived by her sons, Patrick and wife, Sherry and Timothy and wife, Ann; her grandchildren,...

Oct 9, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Alfred Waters—a friend of many—died unexpectedly at his home on October 8, 2022, at the age of 81 in Albuquerque, NM. Tom was born to Cecil D. and Lexie R. Waters in Harlingen, Texas. Tom had two brothers, Don and Pat Waters, and is survived by his sister, Ina Brown, and many nieces and nephews....

Oct 9, 2022

Manuelita Lila Jaramillo Márquez, age 92, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and friend passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Lila was known for her involvement at St. Therese Parish and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was an avid quilter and Denver Broncos fan. Lila is survived by her husband, Roman Márquez; their children, Beverly Dennison and husband...

Oct 9, 2022

Elaine Y. Heckroth, 93, died October 9, 2022. She is survived by her children, Louis W. Heckroth III and Judith Heckroth Culp; grandchildren, Louis W. Heckroth IV, Brandon Heckroth, Dustin Heckroth, Nikki Heckroth Lobato, Brian Culp III and Danielle Culp. Elaine also had 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 happy years, Lou Heckroth, Jr.; daughter-in-law,...

Oct 9, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Ken Sorensen, US Army, Ret'd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend died Sunday, October 9, 2022, after a long, brave battle with kidney failure, bladder cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome, and diabetes. He is survived by his wife, Annette; daughters, Christy Albright, and Clarissa Sorensen-Unruh; daughter-in-law, Karen Sorensen-Unruh; and grandson, Jack. He was the last of his five brothers...

Oct 9, 2022

Luis Montoya, age 92, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esquipula and Juana Montoya. Luis is survived by his wife, Helen. A Rosary will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, beginning at 8:15 a.m., followed by a Mass at 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic...

Oct 8, 2022

Wilfred Moore, 62, beloved Husband, Father, Son, & Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He entered this world on Thursday, March 17, 1960, in New Orleans, LA, born to Willie and Allegretta Moore. Wilfred married Shelly Kay Werner on June 25, 1995 in Rapid City, SD. Wilfred served in the Air Force...

Oct 8, 2022

Venus Salazar, our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was 19. Venus was born on July 30, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM. She loved to skate, listen to awesome music, was incredibly talented with hair and makeup and loved to express herself with tattoos and piercings. Venus' beautiful smile...

Oct 7, 2022

Jerry Parks Nielsen passed unexpectedly of Covid complications, at the age of 69 while visiting New Mexico. He was there on a great and wonderful adventure with his wife of 25 years, Vicki Nielsen. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, his sister, Pamela Wilson, and many dear friends, most of whom considered him more brother than friend. In...

Oct 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7, 2022, David Lovato, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 42. David was born on September 1, 1980, in Albuquerque NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Gonzales; two daughters, Sarina Lovato, and Jade Lovato; mother, Darlene Montoya; dad, David Lovato; sister, Erica and husband, Jordan Sandoval;nephews,...

Oct 7, 2022

Jerry Joseph Nieto, 88, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tomas Nieto; mother, Dora Aragon; son, Gerald Nieto; sister, Helen Phillips; and his former wife of 27 years, Louise Nieto. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Nieto...

Oct 6, 2022

Ruth Rosa Gerber O'Gawa lived passionately. She devoted her life to caring for the environment, the underserved and unhoused, her aging friends, her patients and her family. She made things happen that few imagined possible. She was a big picture thinker and a tireless doer. Ruth died peacefully, with her family at her side, on October 6,...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Lou Serrano Sanchez passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 88 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary Lou was born and raised in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and she was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School. She worked at the Club Café and then at the office of the school superintendent...

Oct 6, 2022

Agnes, age 95, of Laguna Pueblo, was called home to heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Joseph Montoya and Ada Kie. Agnes was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 70 years, Pastor William Fragua, as well as her two beloved children, Patricia Louise Lyver and Dwayne Keith Fragua.

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Oct 6, 2022

Dorothy A. Vasquez, age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, with all of her family present. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1959 to her parents, Alice and Tim Medina in Tucumcari, NM. At an early age, Dorothy's parents moved their family to Albuquerque, NM where Dorothy attended school eventually graduating from...

Oct 6, 2022

Henry Anthony Geissler, born July 28, 1930, was welcomed into Heaven on October 6, 2022. He was reunited with his beloved wife, Marguerite; his first daughter, Mary; and his family and friends. In his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents; his older sister, Betty Lober; and his younger sister, Lorraine Cipri.

Oct 6, 2022

Lee Roy Buchanan (51) left this world on October 6, 2022. Because of his faith in the Lord, he was ushered into Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus. He was born on February 23, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM, to Sandra and William (Bill) Buchanan. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1989 and attended...

Oct 5, 2022

Jean Arrington Ashcraft passed into the loving arms of our savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 5, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. Jeannie was born in Long Beach, CA to Reid Arrington and Lucille Moody Arrington November 3, 1929. She was the first of their four children, which included Joanne, John and Tom. The family settled...