Obituaries

Gary Ziehe

Mar 4, 2022

Gary Karl Ziehe passed from this life on Friday, March 4, 2022.

At the time of his passing he was employed by the U.S. Forest Service as Rangeland Program Manager for the NM and AZ Region.  Born in Dallas, Texas on June 11, 1960 to Robert Carl and Elaine Anderson Ziehe, Gary graduated from Kimball High School...

Michael John Rye

Mar 4, 2022

Michael John Rye 3/22/1969 - 3/4/2022

Born in Dickson TN to Solomon John Rye Jr. and Michelle Haynie on March 22, 1969, Michael John Rye would be the first-born grandson to both the Rye and Haynie families, resulting in lots of doting and spoiling.  Michael was the oldest of 6 and is survived by his brothers Danny,...

Laurie Anne Kenjar

Mar 4, 2022

Laurie Anne Kenjar, 66, beloved wife and mother passed away on March 4th, 2022 after a brief illness. Laurie leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Jeff, two sons Jason and Kevin and a brother Ken in addition to many other loving relatives. Laurie was born in Chicago Illinois on August 27, 1955. She attended the University...

Linden Edward Griffee

Mar 4, 2022

Linden Edward Griffee, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born November 17, 1947, in Texas City, TX to Gus and Edith Griffee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Katie; their children Melissa, Scott (Andrea), and Karie; his grandchildren Micaiah, Sora, Sage, Cali, and Neeko; great-grandchildren Noah...

Oscar Wilfred Wehlander

Mar 3, 2022

Oscar Wehlander, our beloved grandfather, father, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend passed away on March 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on April 20, 1930, in De Lamere, North Dakota. As he grew up, he created many wonderful memories with his five brothers. Oscar married Marlene Olson in Reno, Nevada, on July 15, 1955. They...

Raul Portillo Jr.

Mar 3, 2022

Raul (Ruly) Portillo was a Navy veteran, devout Catholic, and friend. But most importantly, he was a devoted husband and family man. Born in El Paso, Texas to Raul and Guadalupe Portillo, he was the eldest of 7 siblings. He attended Catholic schools Guardian Angel elementary and Cathedral High School, then majored in electrical engineering at Texas...

Robert Bernard Bolton

Mar 3, 2022

Robert (Bob) Bernard Bolton, age 74, fought the good fight, kept the faith, said his goodbyes, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with aggressive metastatic prostate cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Graham, Texas. A graduate of the University...

John Anthony O'Brien

Mar 3, 2022

John A. O'Brien was called to his eternal home on March 3, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1937, in Pittsfield, Mass. He is survived by his wife Nancy O'Brien who he was married to for 63 years. His daughters Rooney O'Brien, Maureen O'Brien, her husband Abe Rodolph; his two sons, Chris O'Brien, his wife Rachelle,...

Francisco "Frank" Alton

Mar 3, 2022

Francisco "Frank" Alton, age 75, a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and genuine friend to many, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. Frank was known for his ability to impart wisdom without lecture, succeed without airs, and love without boundaries. Frank valued time with his family, barbecues, and going to the movies. He was the most genuine man...

Richard James Davies

Mar 2, 2022

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Richard J. Davies, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed quietly at his home in the East Mountains of New Mexico at the age of 83. Dr. Davies was born on Saturday, October 15, 1938, to the late Albert and Catherine Davies in Youngstown, Ohio. Richard was the youngest of three children; two older siblings, Al...

Richard James Davies

Mar 2, 2022

Richard Davies

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Richard J. Davies, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed quietly at his home in the East Mountains, New Mexico at the age of 83.

Dr. Davies was born on October 15, 1938, to the late Albert and Catherine Davies in Youngstown, Ohio.  Richard was the youngest of three...

Marjorie Grace (Taylor) Palsce

Mar 2, 2022

Marjorie Grace Palsce born Marjorie Grace Taylor beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and art educator, died peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She lived a full and colorful life. She was 99 years old. Marge was born December 8, 1922, to her pioneer parents in Bonanza, Wyoming. Marge grew up with her three siblings...

Constance "Connie" Anne Brown

Mar 2, 2022

Constance (Connie) Brown (88) of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, David "Neal" Brown. She is survived by her sister, Harriet Ross (husband Stanley) of Grass Valley, CA; daughter Kathryn Brown Perea of Albuquerque; granddaughter Jennifer Losasso (husband Andy) of Springfield, IL;...

Jesse Ballou

Mar 1, 2022

Jesse, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He is survived by his children, Hiloa Y Mosley of Phoenix AZ, and Gregory P Ballou of Albuquerque NM; one grandson, Evan F Mosley USAF; sisters; brothers; nieces; nephews; and friends. Jesse was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth R Ballou. Jesse was owner of...

Johnny Purganan Alvarado

Mar 1, 2022

Johnny P. Alvarado passed away on March 1, 2022.

Johnny was preceded in death by his wife Louise S. Alvarado. He leaves behind his step-children, Richard Lancaster (Carolyn) and Eileen Tuleja (John); grandchildren, Jennifer, Lisa, Ericka and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Jordan, Brayden, Eleanor and Callum as well as extended family in Detroit and California. Cremation has taken...

Dianne Webre (Webre) Torrance

Mar 1, 2022

Dianne Webre Torrance, 74, beloved Wife and Step-Mother, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. She entered this world on January 18th, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Jim and Bess Webre. She is survived by her husband Charles Homer and step-daughter Kira Fishgrab. A Memorial Service is being held at 10 am on Monday, March 14th, at The...

Helen Dorothy (Basen) Fine

Mar 1, 2022

Helen Fine (Helen Basen) passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Helen was born on August 10, 1935 in Hudson, New York, to Abe and May Basen as their first child and daughter. She graduated Hudson High School in 1953 and entered Vermont College for Women. She was in its Chorus with a “Billy Holiday” voice...

Bobby Dee Hodo

Feb 28, 2022

Age 92, passed away in his home Monday, February 28, 2022. Dee was born Monday, November 4, 1929 in Post, TX to S.D. and Fannie Mildrew Hodo. Dee grew up in West Texas during the Great Depression on various farms his dad worked as a sharecropper. In 1938, his family moved to Clovis, NM where Dee graduated from Clovis...