Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Gary Mares passed away on July 11, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Chona Mares; his brother, Frank J. Mares, M.D. and wife Barbara Mares, their daughters Cristina Mares and Andrea Mares; as well as his daughter Rachael McDermott and husband Terry McDermott; his son Michael Mares and wife Michelle Mares; and his grandchild Jude...

Jul 11, 2022

Vera M Denzer, 88 years old, resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.She was born in Anton Chico, NM and raised a very devout Catholic. Vera is survived by her daughter, Deborah Baca and partner, Daniel; son, David Denzer and wife, Christine; granddaughter, Julie Padilla and husband, Joseph; granddaughter, Tanya Martinez and husband, Marcelo; granddaughter,...

Jul 10, 2022

Our Mother, Virginia I. Nelson, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 23, 1927, to Harry and Eleanor Eckert. She married Gilbert B. Nelson on October 8, 1952, and his jobs took her to Elizabeth, NJ; Oak Ridge, TN; Los Alamos, NM; Walnut...

Jul 9, 2022

CAROLYN BERTRAM 1941-2022 On Saturday, July, 9, 2022, Carolyn Bertram of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away from cancer at the age of 80. Carolyn spent most of her life in Santa Fe and made a career of working for the State of New Mexico. She served in several capacities throughout her service advancing from an entry level position at...

Jul 9, 2022

Barbara Henson, 80 years old, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Barbara grew up in Albuquerque where she graduated from Valley High School and received her BA from UNM. She worked as a draftsperson and cartographer, retiring from the US Geological Survey. She enjoyed her art and was a gifted pastel painter. After retirement she enjoyed different activities...

Jul 9, 2022

Elvira (known to many as Vera) was born on April 20, 1931 in Buffalo Valley, NM. It is difficult to condense 91 years into a few sentences. Her parents were migrant workers. She shared stories of moving across four states following crops, of the awesome biscuits her dad would bake, and the love for her mother through...

Jul 8, 2022

Gladys Marie Hessler, 93, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, July 8, 2022. She entered this world on November 27, 1928, in Indio, CA, born to Cecil and Daris Cox . She is survived by her son Brad Hessler wife Amanda; daughter Brenda Chace husband Randy; granddaughters Brandi Chace Jonson; grandson...

Jul 8, 2022

Marlene Theresa Mellenthin was born in Chicago on September 5, 1935, the only child of James and Mae O’Brien (Smetana). She married William J. Mellenthin in 1956 (deceased 2000) and had four children: Susan, Ruth, Nancy and James (deceased 1985); and one grandchild, Michael. She graduated from Chicago Teachers College and was a public grade schoolteacher for approximately 15...

Jul 8, 2022

Catherine Aileen McClellan was called to heaven from her home in Edgewood NM on the morning of Friday July 8, 2022. She was 65 years old. Catherine was born in Redding CA on February 22, 1957. She is proceeded in death by her father Don Wilson, mother Aileen Everett, brother David Wilson, uncle Roy Cooley, and aunt Betty Cooley....

Jul 8, 2022

Gilbert Gutierrez, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, was called to be with his Tata Dios on Friday, July 8, 2022. He entered this world on Friday, April 16, 1954, in Chilili, NM, born to Pedro and Manuelita Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gutierrez; daughter, Juanita Lucero; son-in-law, Jarrod Killebrew; grandson, Julian...

Jul 8, 2022

Ernest Gallegos Velasquez, 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He is survived by his sister, Janice; sons, Charles Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Victor Velasquez, and Daniel Velasquez; daughter, Loretta Ginn; along with 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Belle; mother, Rita;...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard Kenny, 87, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Frank and Alice Kenny. He was raised in College Point, NY, but spent most of his adult life in Albuquerque. Rick proudly served his country in the United States...

Jul 8, 2022

Henry (Hank) Arnold Burhans, Jr., age 87, of Syracuse, NY, and more recently of Corrales, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 8th, 2022. He graduated from the Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA and then attended both Colgate University and Syracuse University. He obtained his master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and worked for the New...

Jul 8, 2022

Carol Jane "CJ" Seidlitz December 21, 1959-July 8, 2022 Carol Jane "CJ" Seidlitz, age 62, of Placitas, NM passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 8th, 2022, following a battle with early-onset dementia. CJ was born in Palmer, AK on December 21st, 1959, to Charlotte and Lee Allen. She received a degree...

Jul 7, 2022

Brett David Rosenau, passed away on Thursday, July 7th, 2022, at the young age of 15. Born on March 24th, 2007, in Albuquerque, NM to parents, Amanda Lopez and Brett David Rosenau. Brett was a boy who was never afraid to be different, nor was he afraid to stand out. He was incredibly gifted and excelled at any task....

Jul 7, 2022

Edgar A. Amsden III passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, January 30, 1944 to Edgar A. Amsden II and Martha Amsden (Durbin). Along with his family and little sister Martha, Ed moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1950. Ed attended Zia Elementary School, Wilson...

Jul 7, 2022

Mehl Ree Draper Downard passed away at home in Albuquerque, NM on July 7, 2022, at the age of 88. Mehl was born on November 26, 1933, in Spring City, Utah to Floyd Clinton and Leola LaVee Nielsen Draper. She grew up learning to work hard in the small farming community of Spring City with her brothers...

Jul 7, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our mother, Helen B. Martinez. Helen peacefully left us on July 7, 2022, her mother's birthday, surrounded by her family while at home.

Helen was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother devoted to her family and a true friend to many. The...

Jul 6, 2022

Norma "Skip" Orndorff, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, of COPD, at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital.  Ms. Orndorff was born March 13, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio.  Her father's involvement in the Manhattan Project brought her to Albuquerque as a small child. She lived the rest of her life in her beloved New Mexico.  She attended Immanuel...

Jul 6, 2022

Carolyne Precola DeVore-Parks was born in Washington, D.C. Friday, January 14, 1943. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, after a long illness. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m., at Faith Temple Church of God, 1000 Broadway SE. Services will be live-streamed on Zoom. The link will only...