Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Joseph Leon Gonzales, 63, of Albuquerque, died unexpectedly on June 28, 2022. Joseph "Joe" was born May 20, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Valley High School in 1977 and became a certified mechanic. He managed his own automotive repair business for over 35 years and also built up his family's school bus contracting business to...

Jun 28, 2022

David E Mick, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022. David was born to Robert W. and Maude Mick in Sturgis, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sally Haigh, brother Wyatt Mick, and infant son David Mark. A 1952 graduate of Sturgis High School, David attended Michigan Tech where he...

Jun 28, 2022

Micayla Michelle Salazar, age 58, born in Taos, New Mexico on November 13, 1963, peacefully went to join her Lord and Savior, her beloved father, Wallace Salazar, and beautiful sister, Jennifer Salazar on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was a faithful mother, daughter, sister,...

Jun 28, 2022

William (Bill) Howard Lang, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1969. He is survived by son Michael H. and Trudee Lang, and son William C. and Carol Lang. Also, his adopted son Randall Lang and adopted daughter Robin McCarley. William has 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his sisters Annette...

Jun 27, 2022

Andrew Bigelow was born on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, in Colorado Springs, CO as the oldest son of Matthew and Allison Bigelow. He moved with his parents to St. Cloud, MN when he was seven months old where he was joined by his sister, Aletheia in 2008 and his brother, Gideon in 2010. When Andrew was five, the family...

Jun 27, 2022

A true New Mexican native, Laura Neleen Harper (Neleen) was born Wednesday, October 28, 1936 in Tucumcari, NM. After a long time of suffering, she found relief in the promise of her Lord and Savior passing away Monday, June 27, 2022, five days following her 65th wedding anniversary in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Robert Lane and birth...

Jun 27, 2022

Alfonso Morales, age 93, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, after battling with Dementia. Alfonso Morales was born on July 9, 1928, to Gregorio Morales and Lencha Cadillacs in Santa Eulalia, Mexico. After coming to the United States, he joined the Brazero Program and worked in Agriculture. He later worked in a restaurant, but later...

Jun 27, 2022

On Monday, June 27, 2022, David R. Freelove passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his family. David is the husband of Mary Jane Freelove; father of Mark, Brian, Robert, and Dawn Freelove; and father-in-law to Anita, Karen, and Amy; proud Papa to grandchildren, Haley, Trevor, Eric, Delynne, Mary and Lukas; even prouder great-Papa, to...

Jun 26, 2022

Naomi Wathen Whitaker, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 1963, died Sunday, June 26, 2022. She is survived by her sons Michael and Jason; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Liz Wathen; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Larry Seibert; brother Mark Wathen; and 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent...

Jun 26, 2022

Nasaria T. Montoya, (Nancy) 90, ended her journey on June 26, 2022. Born in Monticello, NM on July 12, 1931, Nasaria was preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Montoya. She is survived by her daughters. Rosemae McKillip (Ray), Elaine Johnson (Myron), Joyce Roach (Jerry), and Dori Cloud (Jasen); and her grandchildren, Chris, Shawn, Kenny, Stefan, Justin, Jessica, Amanda,...

Jun 25, 2022

Our dear mother and closest friend, Matilda (Tillie) Causey, left this world on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother that was born to immigrant parents who came from Yugoslavia. Her parents, Paul and Angelina Mataya settled in the small mining community of Dawson, New Mexico where Matilda was born...

Jun 25, 2022

While his family and friends mourn his death, they are thankful for his life. Leonard was a quiet, thoughtful soul who loved his son and his art dearly. He was a fervent art and furniture collector, photographer and enjoyed spending an occasional evening with friends. He had an uncanny ability to show humanity through mixed mediums of art. Leonard...

Jun 25, 2022

Jerry A. Duran, age 93, long time resident of Tucumcari, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Jerry was born Friday, July 20, 1928, in Bovina, TX, to Alfredo Amado Duran and Delfina Virginia Anaya Duran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Mary Stella Garcia Duran. He is survived by his...

Jun 25, 2022

Jimmy passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born April 8, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to Jim Anderson and Geneva Gateley. Jimmy worked for Pan American Airlines, was a bar owner in Oklahoma City prior to becoming a business owner and longtime Albuquerque resident. He had a life well lived, traveling the world, playing golf, and enjoying...

Jun 24, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Earl Spencer, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was the son of Shirley Ester Crow and Earl Mitchell Spencer. He was born December 4,1929 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. After high school he attended the University of Arkansas for one semester and Henderson State Teachers College where he graduated in...

Jun 24, 2022

At last, Doris Condon is celebrating with Jesus in her forever life! Doris Exum Condon was born in 1928 in Amarillo, Texas. She attended high school in Artesia, New Mexico. In 1948 she married Ray Bell and moved to Roswell. They had one child, Richard M. Bell. Doris loved playing her piano. In 1965 she obtained her private pilot's...

Jun 24, 2022

Margaret Mae Haskew, 69 born, raised and resided in Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She is survived by her only daughter, Tracie Haskew and husband, Sebastien Deutsch and grandson; brothers, Leo Tracey Jr. and Norman Tracey; sister, Norma Chackee and husband, Ray; nephews, Everette and Michael Chackee; niece, Gwen Chackee; grandnephews, Chad Chavez, DJ Johnson,...

Jun 24, 2022

Ana Silvia Dozal Velez, age 49, resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022. Born in Sonora, Mexico, Ana took pride in her heritage and was very happy to become a resident of the United States as well. Ana loved to cook, bake, and host for those she loved, she opened her doors for all...

Jun 24, 2022

Evelyn Martinez, 83, born in Espanola, New Mexico, was a resident of Albuquerque when she passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born to Juan Isidro Herrera and Carlotta Maestas Herrera of La Mesilla. She was one of nine children.

"Ev" as she was referred to affectionately, was beautiful inside and out....

Jun 23, 2022

Inez C. Maddalen was born on January 21, 1941 to Fernando and Trinidad Contreras in Dawson, NM.  The family lived happily in Dawson until the death of her father in 1949, when they were forced to move to Albuquerque, NM.  Inez was devoted to her mother, Tila, and while a teenager worked various jobs in order to help ends...