Nov 18, 2021

Lovingly Remembered

Twila Elise Clifton, age 10, passed away peacefully at home with her parents and close family friends on the morning of Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born on October 18, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Caitlin Blea and Jesse Clifton. Twila was known and loved by so many, even in other...

Nov 18, 2021

John was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He was born Sunday, July 1, 1956 to George and Frances Laun in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two years later, his sister Frances was born and in 1960, the young family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to be near George's family. Unfortunately, his father passed away when John was just seven and...

Nov 18, 2021

James Whittemore, 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 18, 2021.  He entered this world on October 1, 1932 in Rockford, IL, born to Donald and Marion Whittemore.

He is survived by his spouse, Helen Whittemore; sister, Nancy Herpolsheimer; son, Donald Whittemore and wife Kelly; daughter, Leanne...

Nov 18, 2021

Miquela Turrietta, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She entered this world on March 2, 1932, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Rosa Padilla.

She is survived by her son, Acasio Turrietta and wife, Frances; daughter, Rose and Daniel Gallegos and daughter, Anna Turrietta;...

Nov 17, 2021

On Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, Don Carlos Haslam Jr, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of 4 children and their spouses, 14 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren.

Don was born October 12, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thelma Fern Davis and Don...

Nov 17, 2021

Randy Combs, 60, of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born to Loren and Joyce Combs on Friday, December 9, 1960 in Grand Island, NE. Randy was a skilled mechanic and successful automotive repair shop owner in Albuquerque, NM for many years. He was an avid stock...

Nov 17, 2021

Karen Kay Hoover McDermeit, 78, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother passed away on November 17, 2021. Karen was known for her love of family, music, her kindness, her ability to make everyone feel important, and her loyalty to those she loved.

Karen had a deep passion for music and a beautiful...

Nov 16, 2021

Margie May Meyer passed from this life peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 16, 202,1 having lived 86 years and 6 months. Margie was born in Brackettville, TX, to R.C. and Louella White on Friday, May 17, 1935. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Margie was the oldest sibling of five: Charles...

Nov 16, 2021

Donald "Don" Wayne Fry passed away on November 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 89. Don was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on October 15, 1932 to Rodney S. and Lillie Francis Fry. During his long life, Don participated in many great adventures and realized many professional achievements. As a young man of 15,...

Nov 16, 2021

Kenneth Gordon Grant passed on November 16, 2021 at home after a long and wonderful life. He was born on May 6, 1935 in Jay, ME. After graduating from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard in March of 1954. He proudly served on the USCGC Acushnet (WMEC-167), White Heath (YF-257), and the...

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara, age 72, a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, was called to Heaven to receive her angel wings on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Umberto Lopez of Las Vegas, NM, and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque; daughter, Danita Lopez; son, Vicente Lopez and girlfriend, MaryAnn; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Larry...

Nov 16, 2021

Ernest Frank Gonzales, 83, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021.

He was born in El Coyote, NM on September 17, 1938 but was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM.  He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. Ernest was also a veteran, rancher, and entrepreneur who retired from Sandia Laboratories. He enjoyed gardening, playing...

Nov 16, 2021

Robert T. (Bobby) Montoya, age 82, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. He was born April 2, 1939, to Valerio and Barbara Montoya. Bobby was known as a storyteller and his love for Cadillacs. He loved to smoke a cigar occasionally.

Bobby is survived by his daughter, Veronica (Manuel); sons,...

Nov 15, 2021

Barbara (Brainerd) Muniz passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the age of 84. Barbara was a lifelong educator with Albuquerque Public Schools and enjoyed golf, reading, and traveling when she was able. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leone Brainerd and her sister, Jean Brainerd Anderson. Barbara is survived by two daughters;...

Nov 15, 2021

Janet Samuelman-Lucero, born on September 22, 1957, passed away on November 15, 2021.

Janet is survived by her husband, Manuel Lucero; daughter, Marylynn Doporto Samuelman; granddaughter, Aspen Nikol Samuelman; brothers, Alan Samuelman and Darryl Dudka. Janet was better known as “Mama Bear” to the staff at the UFCW where she was a 41-year member and elected Secretary-Treasurer....

Nov 14, 2021

John M. Patten passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in the morning. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John was preceded in death by his father, James Patten, his mother, Helen Patten, and his brother, Augie Patten. He is survived by his daughters, Monica Patten, Melanie Fritzsche (spouse, Matt), and Valerie Salazar (spouse, Paul), granddaughters, Helen...

Nov 14, 2021

Ronald (Ron) Talmadge, 87, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great grandpa "GGPA", father-in-law, uncle and friend went to his eternal fly-fishing resting place Sunday, November 14, 2021. An avid outdoorsman, musician, and retired pilot as a Major in the United States Air Force (USAF), Ronald "Ron" Talmadge's love of life didn't come to an end at his passing....

Nov 14, 2021

Born in Omaha, NE, September 24, 1946, to parents Harry Claude Barnes and Jeanné Elizabeth Barnes, Harry R. Barnes spent his childhood in Climax, CO where he learned to love the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, and downhill snow skiing. The family relocated to New Mexico, first Albuquerque then Grants where Harry attended Grants High School and ran...

Nov 13, 2021

Don’t live today as if it is your last day ... live IN today as there won’t be another one just like it. That is what I, Ellen MacDonald – known to my family as Dodie – want you to know as I finally am blessed to join my “immortal beloved”, Neil MacDonald, and the rest of my family...

Nov 13, 2021

Born on December 8, 1974, Jesse was the only child born to Dorothy Griego and Jesse Harps (dec.). He was raised by his lovely grandmother, Beatrice Anaya who preceded him in death. Harry Jesse Jacobus III, lovingly known as Jesse would grow to become a man of much valor and charm. He was brilliant, sarcastic, witty, and...