Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

Victor Suazo, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on November 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. He entered the world on January 29, 1931 in Mogote, CO, born to Victor and Reynalda Suazo. He is survived by his 2 sons and their spouses; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Nov 24, 2021

Earl Tonkinson passed away on November 24th at the age of 90, after a long battle with kidney cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Earl managed his illness with strength and grace. On his final day he was surrounded by his wife and family. Earl is survived by: His wife Anita Tonkinson, son John Tonkinson,...

Nov 24, 2021

John Richard Ogilvie went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, having battled health issues for a number of years. He was born on Friday, March 24, 1933 to John and Irma Ogilvie in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While attending the University of New Mexico, he was called to serve his country in the US Army in 1955...

Nov 24, 2021

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, Dr. George David Julnes passed away a few weeks before his 67th birthday, surrounded by his family after a cardiac arrest. He lived in Albuquerque, where he was a professor at the University of New Mexico. The son of Marilyn and Norval Julnes, George grew up in Terrace Park and attended Mariemont High School....

Nov 23, 2021

Donaldo L. Atencio, age 73, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Atencio and Emma Archuleta; his brothers, Pat Atencio and Adrian Archuleta, and his sister, Lorraine Archuleta. Don was born on August 7, 1948, in...

Nov 22, 2021

On Monday, November 22, 2021, Dimas Saiz passed away in Albuquerque, NM after a full life that lasted 86 years. Dimas was born on Friday, November 22, 1935, to Carmelita Griego and Avelino Saiz. At the time of his passing, he was one of only two living survivors of their eleven children, Antonia, Felicitas, Elario, Ricardo, Viviana, Ovedio, Ferminia,...

Nov 22, 2021

Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz Palmer was born on December 6th, 1960, in Snyder, Texas to Monica Salas Ortiz and Esequiel Eloy Ortiz. She was the 3rd born after her siblings Marquita B., and Larry and had one younger sister, Mary.

Liz was always an incredibly bright kid. She was reading in multiple languages before...

Nov 22, 2021

From October 29, 1986, until November 22, 2021, God blessed our family, friends and many other people with the presence and love of one of his Angels, Ashley Virginia Zangara. All of us who were lucky enough to know her and love her realize that what made her different also made her special and that to know...

Nov 22, 2021

Lawrence S Johnson [1920-2021].  Albuquerque’s beloved Larry Johnson finished his incredible journey on November 22, surrounded by his children.  Larry was born in Litchfield, OH on April 5, 1920.  His athleticism and self-discipline developed early through his work on the family dairy farm, which included milking cows each morning before making the long walk to school in the township. ...

Nov 22, 2021

Longtime Albuquerque resident Jennie Lou Brown (nee Gibbons) was born on Friday, March 2, 1923 and passed peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021 after an extended illness.

Jennie was born in Elkhart, KS in the middle of a family of seven children. She had vivid memories of the "Dustbowl Days" of the Great Depression and World War...

Nov 21, 2021

Bruce Alfred Lombardelli passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 72. Bruce was a man of few words. He had a sharp wit with impeccable timing, and an intellectual curiosity that was never ending. Bruce was born in Albuquerque to Wanda and Pat Lombardelli. He graduated from...

Nov 21, 2021

Arnulfo Delgado of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here. A visitation will take place on  Friday,December 3,2021, 10:00 am with a Rosary to follow at 12:00 p.m at FRENCH-University

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Nov 21, 2021

Mark Robert Walker, DO, age 62, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mark was born in the Panama Canal Zone to Keith Leon Walker and Sonia Mary Macera on May 20, 1959. His father, Keith was active-duty military for his childhood and Mark moved to a new location every 2-3 years....

Nov 21, 2021

Mark J. Farrell, 84, died suddenly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was the only child of Joseph and Evangeline (Cote’) Farrell. Mark attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned a master’s degree in Philosophy and Theology. He was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins....

Nov 21, 2021

Leland (Glenn) Fritts passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 72. Leland Glenn was born on Thursday, June 30, 1949 to Quinton and Dorothy Fritts in Amarillo, Texas. He was the middle son, having two older brothers and two younger brothers. He was raised in Amarillo, Texas and lived in an area...

Nov 21, 2021

Michael P. Montoya, age 66, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 43 years who was his best friend and the love of his life, Roni M. Montoya of Albuquerque; sisters, Juanita Baca, Luella Kramer (Carveth), Linda Sanchez (Larry), Dora Gunckel (Fred), Marie Rendon (Jose), and Julie Will (Max);...

Nov 21, 2021

Donald Wayne Tirey, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Alice; daughters, Donna (Dean) Schachtner, Peggy (Tim) Holland, and Michelle Tirey; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Since his retirement from General Electric of 33 years, Don enjoyed traveling, playing...

Nov 20, 2021

Robert A. (Bob) Slagle, age 87, born in Chester, NE on March 30, 1934, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He is survived and cherished by His sons, John P. Slagle and Joe L. Slagle; adored by his daughters-in law, Glena Slagle and Kimberly Slagle of New Mexico; his grandchildren, Chandra Moschina, Ashley Rodriguez,...

Nov 20, 2021

Dan Houlihan, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly at his home on November 20, 2021, in the presence of his loving wife.  Dan was born on June 23, 1948, in Albuquerque to William Patrick and Margaret Pauline (Reilly) Houlihan.

At a young age Dan and the family moved to Santa Fe.  Dan...

Nov 19, 2021

Patrick "Pat" Edward Montaño was born to Gabriel and Petra Montaño in Mosquero, New Mexico.

His grandparents, Eufracio and Florencia Baca, owned a ranch where Patrick spent all of his summers through college and learned his strong work ethic.

He attended high school in Mosquero and continued his education at the University of New Mexico...