Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Dorothy Frances Roache, a kind, strong, wise and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with our Lord Jesus on March 16, 2022.

She was born on November 4, 1931 in Tucson, Arizona. On January 27, 1950, Dorothy married the love of her life, Bud Roache. Dorothy and Bud established a booming business, B&D Electric,...

Mar 16, 2022

Flora Farrelly, nee Del Buono, 98, passed away in her sleep on March 16, 2022. Flora was born and raised in central Florence, Italy, a few blocks from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. In the years following World War II, she fell in love with and married a US serviceman stationed in Italy named Stephen....

Mar 15, 2022

Richard "Rich" William Hannold, age 74, US Navy, retired, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen of Rio Rancho, NM; his son, Sean Hannold and his wife Cindy of Rio Rancho, NM; his daughter, Ashley Hannold, and her partner, Curtis Newlin of...

Mar 15, 2022

Rachel Mae "Polly" Hallett Johnson, 88, loving mother and grandmother, died on March 15, 2022. Polly was born in Plainfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in Queens, New York. She graduated from Grinnell College phi beta kappa. After a brief stint as a lab technician in Boston, she went on to Harvard Law School where she was one...

Mar 15, 2022

Alfred Morales of Ogden, Utah passed away on Mar 15, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 15, 2022

Dana Determan was born on July 29, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK to Karen Gilbert Determan and Steven A. Determan. She passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. Left to remember her are her mother and stepfather, Karen Gilbert and David Gatley; her father and stepmother, Steve and Becky Determan; her half-brother and...

Mar 15, 2022

Porfiria “Rose” Amberg, 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place in Heaven next to her husband of almost 60 years on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022.

Rose was born Tuesday, February 26th, 1935 in San Luis Colorado to Rogerio and Alberta (Ortega) Olivas.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 15, 2022

Jessica Velez Werner, to me, she was just always my Aunt Jes.  I launched myself into her life when she was sixteen and I was six.  With only 10 years between us, she was almost an older sister in my eyes.  She was THE COOLEST person I have ever known and even when I became a mother,...

Mar 15, 2022

Eddie "Tupa" Perdomo, age 74, a loving father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Eddie was known for his impeccable style, great head of hair and his love of salsa music. He was a jokester and always called those he loved "creeeeeep". He was well-known in our community and everyone who knew him always had something...

Mar 15, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that the Wakefield family announces the passing of our father, Robert D. Wakefield on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret; his two daughters, Keri Wakefield and Sheila and Glenn Brooking; his two sons, Michael Quirk and Steven Perry; and great-granddaughter, Kaedyn Williams. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 14, 2022

Robin Lea Irwin, age 52, passed away Monday March 14, 2022, in Albuquerque after a short illness.

She was born to Skip & Linda Alexander, along with her twin sister, Renee, August 7, 1969 in Denver, Co. Robin's family moved to Golden, CO shortly after the twins arrived. During the start of her career in Denver, she...

Mar 14, 2022

Oran Dabney, Jr., a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born Thursday, July 17, 1930 in Brawley, California, to Orin and Orean Dabney. Oran was raised in Tipton, Oklahoma from 1941 to 1950. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1950. Oran served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 in Anchorage,...

Mar 14, 2022

Fanny Montoya, 85, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on March 14, 2022, surrounded by family after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on September 14, 1936, to Tomas Montoya and Lucia Madril Montoya, she was raised in Encino, NM later graduating from Encino High School and earning a bachelor’s degree in home economics and a minor...

Mar 14, 2022

Sandy Ward passed away on March 14, at Rust Medical Center after a recent diagnosis of blood cancer. Born in Denver 50 years ago, Sandy spent most of his life in Albuquerque and was known for his dry humor and wide interests. Sandy leaves behind many friends and an extended family. His mother, Patricia, died in 2002,...

Mar 14, 2022

Steve left this earth on Monday, March 14, 2022. His valiant 2-year fight against disease is a testament to his strength and determination to enjoy life to its fullest. He was surrounded by family and friends in the days prior to him passing. Steve was born in Albuquerque and lived most of his life here. He was a graduate...

Mar 14, 2022

Our dear sweet beloved Anne passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home where she was loved and cared for until the very end. Anne lived and passed on her own terms, which is exactly the way she wanted it. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mom, a caring grandma, and an amazing...

Mar 13, 2022

John H. Brooks, age 82, loving father and founder of John Brooks Supermarkets, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. Born in Tyler, Texas, November 6, 1939, John moved to Albuquerque in 1953, graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and attended the University of New Mexico. John Brooks started his supermarket chain in 1978. John is survived...

Mar 13, 2022

Bryan Francis Tafoya, 46 years old, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed from this life into eternal rest on March 13, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

Bryan was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico. His early years were spent in Taos, where he played in a baseball Little League. After moving with...

Mar 13, 2022

Violet Ketchum, longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with our Lord on March 13, 2022. She passed away peacefully at home, after a longtime illness. Violet loved playing piano, drawing and art. She was also a great roller skater! She was active in her church, where she played the handbells and sang in the choir. Violet loved...

Mar 12, 2022

John Cannon, beloved father, grandfather, and Marine Corps veteran went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. He was born in Rutland, Vermont on September 15th, 1948, before moving to Albuquerque in 1955. John joined the Marine Corps at age 17 and served until 1970. John was known for his perseverance in any situation he...