Obituaries

Feb 7, 2022

Laurence David Willard, 69, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, September 19, 1952, and worked in aviation as a civil servant across numerous states on several military bases. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence V. and Chrystine Willard, former spouse Virlinda A. Hollenbeck, and son Michael...

Feb 7, 2022

Rebecca (Becky) Cordova, age 83, entered into the glory of Jesus Christ on February 7, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she was a long time resident. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Cordova; father, Ysidro McKinley; mother, Gregorita McKinley; and sister, Dora Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Randy) Baca, Alex (Tania) Cordova,...

Feb 7, 2022

Bobbie Shelton, a preeminent New Mexican background film and television actor, organizer, leader and mentor, passed away Monday night, February 7, 2022, with her family by her side. It was one day after we celebrated her birthday. She was undergoing treatment for cancer.

In recent years, Bobbie dedicated her efforts to the “Background Actors Association...

Feb 6, 2022

Michelle Nunez, 53, beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She entered this world on August 15, 1968 in Colorado Springs, CO, born to Lupe and Minerva Salcido. Michelle grew up in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1994. Michelle served as a 911 dispatcher with...

Feb 6, 2022

Luther Wayne Meadows, age 83, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Wayne was born Saturday, October 15, 1938 in Cushing, OK to Richard L and Bessie B (Searcy) Meadows. He graduated from Duncan High School and attended Cameron College, studying Civil Engineering. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served 10 years as a Corpsman...

Feb 6, 2022

Dolores Trujillo, 63, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She entered this world on May 23, 1958 in San Ysidro, NM, born to Nabor and Martha Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Vigil; son, Daniel Vigil; son, Steven Vigil; grandson, Roberto Vigil; sister, Rosemary Garcia; sister, Darlene Trujillo; sister,...

Feb 6, 2022

Albert went to be with our Lord and his wife, Emma, of 74 years on Sunday February 6, 2022.  Albert was born March 5, 1929 in Socorro, New Mexico.

A Rosary, followed by Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 15, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401...

Feb 6, 2022

In loving memory of Florinda Rael (Padilla, Maes) Beloved Wife, Mother and Nana Florinda peacefully passed away and went home to be with our Lord on February 6, 2022, at the age of 91. Born in Santa Fe, NM on August 04, 1930, to Santiago and Rita Padilla. She was adopted by Antonio and Rita Maes upon...

Feb 6, 2022

After a short illness, Cathy died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

She will be missed by many including her family, friends, co-workers and the numerous students that she has been involved with over her career at the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute and Eastern New Mexico University. Helping her...

Feb 5, 2022

Geraldine Lane Shipler, age 83, was a beautiful, strong, kind, loving person who went to heaven on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. Gerry was born April 28, 1938, in Ebony, Texas to Carl and Mildred Lane in the same home her mother was born in.

Some of her fondest memories are of her happy childhood...

Feb 5, 2022

Derik Davian Mendoza, age 26, loving father, boyfriend, son, and brother was called to walk with God on Saturday, February, 5, 2022. Derik resided in Albuquerque, NM, where he lived with his girlfriend of five years, Ocean Dodds; and his two children, Brailey Greyson and Azel Davian.

Derik was passionate about music and sports. He embraced adventure....

Feb 4, 2022

Melissa Renee Martinez, "Missy" - Born Monday, August 26, 1991, was called to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 4, 2022. Missy was 30 years young. Over her short time on this earth, Missy earned the friendship and respect of anyone who became acquainted with her. In her own calm demeanor, she listened before speaking and...

Feb 3, 2022

Frank B. Menapace Jr, 75 and Rosetta M. Menapace 74 lived their life together as one and on Feb 3, 2022 both entered Heaven as one. They passed away in their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short illness. They were both cremated and will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military...

Feb 3, 2022

Frank B. Menapace Jr, 75 and Rosetta M. Menapace 74 lived their life together as one and on Feb 3, 2022 both entered Heaven as one. They passed away in their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short illness. They were both cremated and will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military...

Feb 3, 2022

Ben was an extraordinary child with great capacity of mind and heart. He was strong-willed, quick-witted, adventurous and independent. He loved his three siblings, Kathryn, Vincent, and Philip, who will hold him in their hearts forever. He got great comfort from being with his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Christopher and...

Feb 3, 2022

Lucille "Lucy" (Dupont) Taylor, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born Saturday, December 14, 1940, in Carlsbad, NM, the daughter of Louis Eugene and Naomi Claire (English) Dupont. Lucille graduated from Carlsbad High School, class of 1958. One of her favorite stories of that time was when she got...

Feb 2, 2022

Our beloved father, Luke Charles Rehnberg, born August 28th, 1949, in Bridgeport, CT, recently passed on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. Luke was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many others with his jovial spirit. Married for 49 years, he leaves behind his wife, Barbara and his three sons, Erik, Jonny, Dean,...

Feb 2, 2022

Teri Annette Shaffer, born Teri Annette Ross in Corpus Christi, TX, on March 14th, 1962, passed away at a young age of 59 from a 2-year battle of cancer at her home in Albuquerque, NM with her husband Lee; son, Drew; and her mother, Jean by her side.

"She was a quirky, tell it like it is,...

Feb 2, 2022

David Anthony Hunter, 31 years old, was a New Mexico native, born in Shiprock, lived in Farmington, where he attended elementary school and Sacred Heart Church before moving to Albuquerque in 2002. There, he attended Madison Middle School and La Cueva High School where he found his tight knit group of lifelong friends. A fierce friend with a dry...

Feb 2, 2022

Patricia Suzanne Martin Glass, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 2, 2022.

She was born August 11, 1952, in Denver, CO, grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, spent her formative college years in Las Cruces, and lived the majority of her life in Albuquerque, where she raised three children and cared...