Obituaries

May 9, 2022

Garry Girard Crollett, 64, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on May 9, 2022 after his long battle with COPD.

Garry is predeceased by his parents, Fred Crollett and Prudence Crollett, and his older brother, Fred Crollett, Jr.  Left to cherish his memory are his oldest son, Simon Crollett of Jackson, Wyoming and Garry's wife, Kelly...

May 9, 2022

Constance R. Drake

Constance (Connie) Drake was called home on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the age of 93. She is survived by her children, Richard, Debra, Donald, Gayle, and Laurie; 16 grandchildren,4 step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Connie is survived by her brother, Robert Gonzales of Shoshone, Wyoming. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces,...

May 9, 2022

Alfred Leroy Pino Sr. Alfred Leroy Pino Sr. passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 83. Alfred passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Bella and his family by his side. Alfred was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on April 29, 1939, to Anita Pino. Alfred graduated from Wagon Mound High School...

May 9, 2022

Leota A. Asmus, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2022, four months after celebrating her 100th birthday with family. Leota was born in Chicago on Jan. 2, 1922, to Philip and Margaret Didier, who moved the family to Dania Beach, FL during the Great Depression. Leota was the third of five children....

May 8, 2022

Francis Charles "Chuck" Olsen died on May 8, 2022, after battling complications following vascular surgery. Chuck was born in San Francisco, California on March 7, 1944, to Bernard Charles Olsen and Alice Elizabeth Olsen while his father was serving in the US Navy. The family later returned to Everett, MA, where Chuck grew up among extended family....

May 8, 2022

Abbie passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, at the age of 89 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to James Edward Baxter and Abbie Jane Baxter, the second child but first daughter, in Mineola, NY, March 25, 1933. She had an older brother James, younger sister Alice, who has preceded her in death, but is survived...

May 8, 2022

Cecelia Theresa D'Amour, 90 years old, passed away on May 8, 2022. Cecelia was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in 1931. The youngest of four children, she always spoke of warm memories growing up in a small northern New Mexico town. Her family moved to Santa Fe when Cecelia was in high school, and she graduated...

May 8, 2022

Marie Cheshire Whelan passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 8, 2022, Mother's Day, at the age of 93. It's only fitting she died on a day that celebrates mothers because she was the best of them, teaching so many others, including her three daughters, how to be excellent moms themselves. The most important lesson Marie taught her...

May 7, 2022

Valerie Atkins, age 58, passed away at her home quietly and peacefully in the afternoon of May 7th, 2022, surrounded by her family, Mark, Morgan, Courtney, and Brandon Atkins. Valerie was born in Landstuhl, Germany (Ramstein AFB) on June 14th, 1963 to Donna Anne Phillips Vickers and William Williford Vickers, Colonel (Ret.) USAF. Valerie grew up seeing...

May 7, 2022

Larry Oliver Orr, age 72, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren. He entered this world on February 12th, 1950, in Toledo, OH. Born to Clarence Harold Orr and Phyllis Jean Orr (Markins). Larry lived a fulfilling life as a loving father, grandfather, and friend. Larry was a Veteran of the Vietnam...

May 7, 2022

Al Hall, 74, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 7th, 2022. He is survived by his two children; Tanya Smith and husband Jerry, David Blakley, and wife Brittney; grandchildren, Alexia and Shayla Smith, Jordan, and Taylor Blakley; sister Carol Cyphert; brother, David Hall, and wife Rosina; brothers-in-law, Danny...

May 7, 2022

Mike García, a resident of Corrales, NM, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born Miguel Elú García on March 7, 1928, in San Ysidro, NM to Simón and Benita García. For the first 9 years of his life Mike was raised by his beloved grandparents,...

May 7, 2022

Bernice M. Cole

June 22, 1945 - May 7, 2022

Lillie "Bernice" Cole, 76, graduated to heaven on Saturday May 7, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Albuquerque and raised in the Barelas neighborhood. She was a devout Christian who dedicated her life to serving Jesus. She was...

May 6, 2022

Carl John Weingartner Jr, 82, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away after a battle with carcinoid liver cancer on May 6th, 2022.  He was surrounded by loved ones and will be deeply missed.

Carl was born on August 14, 1939, in Snomac, Oklahoma. He was a member of Varnum High School's state champion baseball team, and played basketball...

May 6, 2022

Randi Brown, 37, beloved Mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on May 6, 2022. She entered this world on May 2, 1985, in Garland, TX, born to Marcy Hofstaetter and Don Nelms. She is survived by her daughter Aubrey Brown; partner in life Chris Brown; mother, Marcy Hofstaetter; father, Don Nelms; stepparents Herbert...

May 6, 2022

William (Bill) Grommes, age 79, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022.

Bill was a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in and retired from the United States Air Force. His favorite hobbies included cross country motorcycle rides with his cousin and friends, and watching as many cowboy movies, and TV shows as possible.

He...

May 6, 2022

Thomas Allan Nelson born August 21, 1946 in North Dakota. A resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Friday May 6, 2022 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Phyllis Nelson, his brother William Nelson, and his wife Melody Nelson. He is survived by his brother Edon Nelson and his...

May 6, 2022

The handmaid of God, Evangeline Rebecca Lucero, was peacefully born into eternal life on Friday, May 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband and primary caregiver, Frank J. Lucero, Sr., her three sons, Frank Jr., Edwin, and Ferron Sr., and three daughters-in-law, Rita, Christa, and Angela.

She began her earthly life on April 7, 1933, when she...

May 6, 2022

Sister Catherine Cappello, Canossian Daughter of Charity, born in Italy on May 22, 1934, and died in Albuquerque May 6, 2022. She lived a vibrant 66 years of religious life and served God's people generously as a missionary in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chihuahua, Mexico; Sutters Creek, Jackson, Sacramento, and San Francisco, California. Sister Catherine was a teacher...

May 5, 2022

Lyle Eugene Whelchel died peacefully on May 5, 2022 at the age of 92.

Lyle loved many things in life: he loved being outdoors in nature, especially in the Montana Rockies; he loved sports of all kinds, both participating in them and as a spectator; and he loved his job at Sandia National Lab, where he worked...