Obituaries

Jun 15, 2022

Benjamin Michael Galloway passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at the age of 41 years old. He was born on Friday, October 31st, 1980, in Albuquerque, NM; the sixth child of Rodney George Galloway and Donna Pate Galloway.  He grew up in Albuquerque, NM, attended Mark Twain Elementary School, Hayes Middle School and...

Jun 15, 2022

David Ibarbo, born November 26, 1954, in Juarez, MX, to David Ibarbo Sr. and Josefina Ibarbo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He fought a brave battle with cancer with dignity and love for life. He passed in the loving company of family and friends. David was a grateful and proud father of four daughters: April (Kino),...

Jun 15, 2022

Peggy Lucile DeOliviera Gafford was born on April 29, 1927 in Las Vegas New Mexico. She grew up in Fort Sumner, New Mexico with her parents, Mary Lucile and Rhea DeOliviera, and her sisters and brother, Mary Ann, Etta, and Ralph. Peggy is survived by Mary Ann and Ralph; and daughter, Geri Georg and her family, Denny and their...

Jun 14, 2022

Augustine Robert "Gus" Letto, 90, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died on June 14, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 28, 1932 to Benjamin and Beatrice Siracusa Letto. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at Fournier Institute of Technology, Lemont, Illinois, in 1953. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and, after...

Jun 14, 2022

Lois Ann Wilken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called to Heaven on June 14th, 2022, surrounded by close family, three days short of her 87th birthday.

Lois is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Andy Wilken, her siblings Jan Sonstroem and Harry Hintz, and her children, Wendy (and Bill), Chuck (and Brenda),...

Jun 14, 2022

Wagman, Roger A.

Roger A. Wagman, age 73, a longtime resident of Albuquerque died June 14, 2022.  He is survived by his beloved spouse Christina “Chris” Paap, dear sister Cynthia (Frank) Sommer of Purcellville, VA; niece Jacqueline (Tony) Dobranski and grandnephews Rowan and Nolan of Washington, D.C, cousins, extended family, and friends. Roger was preceded in death...

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Hall, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday, June 13, 2022. She entered this world on August 6, 1929, in Kemp, OK, born to Walter and Pearl Barnett. Mary spent most of her life in Albuquerque, coming to Albuquerque as a young girl with her parents and two sisters. Frances and...

Jun 13, 2022

Sarah Vincent, age 99, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great- grandmother, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. Sarah is survived by her daughter, VeLynn Cordova and husband, Tony Cordova; her granddaughters, Amy Phillipson and husband, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Phillipson, Amber Kass and husband, Dr. Brian Kass; great-grandchildren, Robert, Ryann Phillipson and Bodie Kass. She also leaves behind a...

Jun 12, 2022

Alan Hall Andrews, Jr., age 86, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born June 10, 1936, in Fall River, MA, the son of Alan and Florence Andrews. A 1958 graduate of University of Virginia, Alan spent much of his life in advertising and radio station management in Providence, RI, and Corning, and Batavia, NY. In 1989...

Jun 12, 2022

Derek Monroe, age 71, beloved father, husband, and brother, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. Derek will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and the love he held for all his family and friends. Derek was born and raised in Portland, Oregon where he was focused on school and college work until his country called upon him...

Jun 12, 2022

Betty Carolyn Jordan Richards, 87, passed away on June 12, 2022 in her home in the presence of her loving children.  She was born in a log house on a farm in Toombs County, Georgia on September 6, 1934 and later her mother Alma Cleatus NeeSmith Jordan and father William Earlie Jordan moved to the town of Lyons, GA...

Jun 11, 2022

Michael Gene Carver was born on September 23, 1957. He passed away on June 11, 2022. He was the third child of George and Georgia Carver. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dr. Katherine Abernathy-Carver MD, and two incredible daughters Christine and Michelle Carver. His siblings Jenette Carver, Lee Carver, Bobby (Rita Jo) Carver, Suzanne (Tony)...

Jun 11, 2022

Frances E. Dwyer born in 1925, who lived in Albuquerque and worked for the FBI for almost 40 years, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Chandler, AZ. She was in remarkably good physical health for many years but later battled macular degeneration and dementia. She was cared for by several wonderful friends in Albuquerque and then by family...

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Loretta Rogers Sandoval passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the age of 89 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was surrounded by her loving family. Betty was predeceased by her husband, José Eloy Sandoval, (married for 70 years) and her eldest son Daniel E. Sandoval. Betty was born in Maxwell, NM, moving permanently to Albuquerque while raising...

Jun 11, 2022

Virgil Pease, age 92, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He entered this world on March 13, 1930, in Reliance, SD, born to Frank and Grayce Pease. He is survived by his wife, Leona Pease; daughters, Evelyn Plummer, and Donna Pease; son, Russell Pease; and 6 grandchildren and 14...

Jun 11, 2022

Alfred Abeyta, age 79, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to Heaven to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born on June 14, 1942, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Al lived a full life, filled with joy and laughter. He will be forever loved and remembered. Al was predeceased...

Jun 10, 2022

Donald Dennis Rogge, age 78, affectionately known as "Peanuts" by family and friends was born June 16, 1943, in Marshall, MN to Henry and Leona (VanOverbeke) Rogge. Don passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, peacefully at his home. He is survived by wife, Anne of 31 years; his stepchildren, Angela Seldon, Louis Williams Jr., Duane Williams, and Leslie...

Jun 10, 2022

Born the youngest of six children to John and Esther Johannesen of Erwin, South Dakota. At age 93, she was the last of her generation and suffered the loss of her son David Peterson five years ago. After business school she moved to Sioux Falls, where she met her husband, Orian. They relocated to Minneapolis and raised...

Jun 10, 2022

Gregory P. Jillson, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022. Greg graduated from UNM with a Bachelors degree in Biology which started his successful career at NMSU's, Dept of Agriculture in the Veterinary Diagnostic Services. He had a love for the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and frequent visits to Bosque del Apache....

Jun 9, 2022

Robert Lopez, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Robert Lopez was born May 11,1962, as the second child of Sam and Tillie Lopez. Robert's curly hair and smile captivated everybody who saw him. His older sister Martha now had a brother to look after. One year later Robert became an older brother to his twin siblings Andrew...