Pilar Lorenzita (Sanchez) Willingham

April 18, 2022

Pilar Lorenzita Willingham passed away on April 18, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born on November 10, 1939, to parents, Nestor, and Delfina Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Dean Willingham (wife Heather) and Valerie Hollinger; her grandchildren, Maranda Willingham, Landon Willingham, and Mayson Hollinger; her siblings, Joe Sanchez (wife Margie), Joseph Sanchez...

Joseph Leroy Baca

April 17, 2022

Joseph "Joey" Leroy Baca With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the calling of God's servant Joseph "Joey" Leroy Baca into the gates of Heaven on April 17, 2022. He was born June 16, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joey is survived by his siblings Melvin Childers, Lawrence Chavez, and Florinda Baca. He was preceded in death by his...

J Corwin Preston

April 17, 2022

J. Corwin Preston passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of April 17th, 2022. Born in Farnham, NE, on May 22nd, 1939, JC grew up in Alma, NE, and graduated from Alma High School in 1957. In June 1960, he married his wife of over 60 years, Judith Trotter. JC served as an engineer in...

Jerrold Drew Patton

April 17, 2022

Jerrold Drew Patton, age 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed away April 17, 2022 in his home from natural causes.

Jerrold graduated from East Meadow High School, Long Island, NY. Jerrold served in the US Army with an honorable discharge. He retired from the New York City Police Department in 1982. He had two sisters, Carolee and Pam...

Carolyn Sue Eifert

April 17, 2022

Carolyn Sue Eifert, age 76, of Albuquerque, NM, suddenly passed away on April 17, 2022, while visiting her daughter in League City, Texas. She was a devout Christian woman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved the Lord!  She selflessly served as a bible study teacher for Sunday schools, Youth detention center, Ruidoso Downs Chapel Ministry, etc....

Gerhard Hans Herrmann

April 17, 2022

Hans Herrmann, 79, passed away surrounded by family on April 17, 2022. He was born to Ernst and Hilda in New York on July 8, 1942. After losing his mother at a young age, he and his father moved to St. Louis, Oakridge, and settled in Huntsville, AL. Hans attended Auburn University and was a walk-on for...

Virginia Nadine (Todd) Hoff

April 17, 2022

Virginia “Nadine” Hoff, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2022.  She was born in Mammoth Spring, AR on November 4, 1926, and lived in Wichita, KS and EL Paso, TX before moving to Albuquerque.  She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry Hoff Newbill (Richard) of Belen, NM, Terry White of...

Elmer Harold Hildebrandt

April 16, 2022

Elmer Harold ("Bud") Hildebrandt, age 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Holy Saturday, April 16, 2022, peacefully in his sleep after a day filled with activities and family fun. Bud will be welcomed Home by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary (who predeceased him in 2008), his parents, many brothers and sisters...

Betty Maxine Cooper

April 16, 2022

Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife Betty Maxine Cooper, 95, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Maxine was born on August 31, 1926 in West Frankfurt, Illinois to the late Harry and Ethel Stratman of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her loving husband of almost 74 years, Thomas James “T. J.” Cooper passed...

Beryl Dean Ramos

April 16, 2022

Beryl Dean Ramos, 83, beloved mother, wife, and friend, was called to her Eternal resting place on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She entered this world on Thursday, February 16, 1939, born in California to Millard and Sue McNabb. Beryl was a master gardener and had a passion for nature. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Donald Ramos with Libby,...

Robert Joseph Wootton

April 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) Joseph Wootton, age 90, passed away peacefully in his Albuquerque home on April 16, 2022. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Bob spent his early childhood enjoying the benefits of the Reynolds family dairy. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and went on to attend the University of New Mexico as part of the ROTC...

Ralph Rudy Garcia

April 16, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness, we announce the death of our beautiful, loved Ralph Garcia born Friday, April 3, 1959. Went with the lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at age 63 a longtime resident of Albuquerque NM with a two-month battle after open-heart surgery. He went home with our heavenly father. Ralph was married...

Joanne Grace (Restivo) Jelso

April 16, 2022

Joanne G. Jelso, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, April 16, 2022. A woman of faith and Christian service, a person of great zest and love, and a generous daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Joanne will be truly missed. Her family remains consoled in the joyful hope that they will see Joanne again,...

Barry David Rogers

April 15, 2022

Barry David Rogers, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died on April 15, 2022, of complications from metastatic prostate cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Margaret, 63, three sons, one grandson, two granddaughters, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Barry was born in La Lima, Honduras on January 30, 1951, and grew up in several Central...

William Falkenthal

April 15, 2022

Bill (Sonny) passed away at home on April 15, 2022 at the age of 89.

Born January 30, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY Sonny moved to Albuquerque in 1971.  He was a successful businessman who owned Southwest Carpet Co. for over 20 years.  Sonny retired at age 60.  He loved Mexico and spent the winter months in Kino...

Michael E. Martinez, Judge (Ret.)

April 15, 2022

Michael E. Martinez, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.  Psalm 16:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Westside.

Tony Cordova

April 15, 2022

Tony Cordova passed away peacefully on April 15, 2022, Good Friday.

He is survived by his son, Mark Cordova; daughter and son-in-law, Durees; Mark Newell; his adored grandchildren, Travis, Amanda, Erika (Krysiak) Newell; great-grandson, Weston Krysiak; and brothers, Tito and Sisto. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Marge); his parents, Jose...

Joshua Joseph Sena

April 15, 2022

Joshua Joseph Sena, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 15, 2022.

Josh was born on September 26, 1998, to Joseph Sena and Amber Bigalbal. He is preceded in death by his great grandfather, and Godfather, Herman Griego; great-grandparents, Albino and Elsie Varela; Gilbert and Frances Martinez; Baudillio and MaryAnne Sena and his aunt, Debbie Martinez. He...

Richard Gwinnett Vivian

April 14, 2022

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, Dr. Richard Gwinnett Vivian, in a virtuous state of mind, passed away at the age of 86. Gwinn was preceded in death by his wife Patricia "Pat" Vivian, his parents Gordon and Mrytle, and sister Ruth. He is survived by his sister Ann; nephew Jerry and wife Patrice, great nieces Scout and Keely; niece...

Regina Rose (Zentner) McGuire

April 14, 2022

Regina Rose (Zentner) McGuire died April 14, 2022, after a short battle with lymphoma. Cremation was provided by French Funerals & Cremations, and services will be held at the Carlisle Plaza clubhouse, April 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park next to her husband, Joe. Regina was born June 6, 1937, to...