Brian Sorcic
May 2, 2021
Brian Sorcic, age 73, loving and friendly man to all who knew him, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Brian was known for his computer genius skills and his happy positive smile. Brian was born on November 17th, 1947 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked at Rockwell Automation (previously known as Allan Bradley) for 35...
Kathryn Arning
May 2, 2021
Kathryn Arning, age 85, passed away May 2, 2021. She was born October 30, 1935.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. They were faithful members of Christ United Methodist Church. Kathryn served as a local and district officer of United Methodist Women. She also originated and led the congregation's Mature Methodists...
Isaac Aaron Abeita
May 1, 2021
Isaac Aaron Abeita – 2nd Lt. Isaac A. Abeita, 23 years old, a lifelong resident of Isleta, NM passed away on May 1, 2021.
He is survived by his mother, Erica Abeita, sister Ashley Abeita, her husband Eric Cordry, Great Grandparents Barney and Frances Carrillo, Godmother Cindi Dimas and her husband Duane Dimas, Godfather Jeff...
Robert Roy Stephens
May 1, 2021
Robert (Steve) Stephens, 102, was a lifelong Albuquerque resident, with the exception of proud service to his country, with active duty in Hawaii, and the Solomon Islands. Robert also served 20+ years as an original member of the New Mexico Air National Guard ("Tacos"). He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Elaine Stephens of Portland, Oregon. He was preceded...
Leonard R. Torres
May 1, 2021
Leonard R. Torres passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Fidel W. Torres; and brother, Alfred Torres. He is survived by his children, Leonard R. Torres Jr., and Jynel Brittany Torres; 3 grandchildren, O'ryan Torres, Lyahm Torres, and Leo Torres; mother, Dora Torres; brother(s), Arthur Torres and wife, Valerie, Pete...
Nancy Jean (Conrad) Martinez
May 1, 2021
Dr. Nancy Jean Conrad Martinez (March 25, 1944 - May 1, 2021), who was born in Corvallis, OR and grew up in in Ashland, OR- recently passed away.
Her passing marks the surest example- for those who knew her- of a true Christian who finished the course; who fought the good fight; who lived as Jesus Christ...
Jaxine Annette (Shore) Blake
May 1, 2021
Jaxine Blake - Pastor's Wife, Bible Teacher, Soloist, Organist, School Teacher, Daycare Supervisor, Coach, Choir Director, Ventriloquist, Signer for the deaf and cherished matriarch of the Blake family, died at age 79 on Saturday, May 1, with loving family at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born in Denver, CO, in 1941, and soon after moved to Kline,...
Donald George Silva
Apr 30, 2021
Donald George Silva 1936-2021 Don Silva was born in the Bronx, New York on April 6, 1936. His father, uncle, and grandfather owned Silva Inc., a plumbing and heating business. He had a brother, named Richard, who was seven years younger. Rich preceded him in death, by passing in May 2020. Don's family moved into Ann's neighborhood when they...
William Winkler
Apr 30, 2021
William C. "Bill" Winkler, AIA, died peacefully of natural causes at age 79 on April 30, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 16, 1942 to Dorothy and Everett Winkler. He grew up in Wisconsin with his two older brothers, George and Jim, until His family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1957 for his father's U.S....
Carolyn Marie (Johnston) Wheelock
Apr 30, 2021
Carolyn Marie Johnston Wheelock died at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 30, 2021. She was born in Brookings, South Dakota on March 31, 1926 as the daughter of Ralph and Blanche Johnston. She grew up with her brother and two sisters in Brookings until her family moved to Albuquerque before her senior year. She graduated from...
Ann Marie Burke
Apr 29, 2021
Ann Marie Burke (Garfield), age 81, passed away at home on April 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. Ann was born in Waverly, New York to Mike and Angeline Garfield on August 7, 1939. She was the youngest of five children. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico as a young adult where she met the love of her...
George L. Taylor
Apr 29, 2021
George L. Taylor, age 76, passed away April 29, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Taylor; two sons, Chad Taylor and Gregory Taylor and wife Leah; and three beloved grandchildren, Claire, Madison and Logan.
George grew up in Tucumcari, NM and graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1963. ...
Evangeline Joyce O'Brien
Apr 29, 2021
Evangeline (Vanty) Joyce O'Brien peacefully passed away on 4/29/2021 at her home after a short illness. Born Evangeline Joyce Edwards, 6/15/1933 in Freeport, Me, she was sister to John David (Marilyn); the beloved mother of Patti and Tucker (Cheryl & Patrick); grandmother of Eleasia (Michael), Jessica (Matthew), Trisha (Robert), Melanie, Patricio (Delan), Jesse, Kristina (Ritchey), Jayme; and great-grandmother of...
Connie Ruth (Sams) Bivens
Apr 29, 2021
Connie Ruth Bivens, age 78, of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Connie was a Midwestern girl born February 11, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Jack and Opal Sams.
Connie married Lloyd Dayle Bivens and lived with him on their dairy farm. Connie moved with her husband from the farm to the...
Kristy Janelle Walter
Apr 28, 2021
Kristy Janelle Walter
Born: May 21,1984 Died: April 28, 2021
Kristy has left the world a lesser place in her absence.
“Kristy-Misty” “My Booger-Bear” “Pretty little girl dancing in her bare-feet’
Daughter,...
Julia Elizabeth Sanchez
Apr 28, 2021
Julia (Julie) Elizabeth Sanchez, 66, beloved daughter and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, with her mother and brother by her side. She was born on Sunday, June 6,1954, and was a lifetime Albuquerque resident. Her exuberant personality, keen sense of humor, curiosity, and love of the Beatles and Dallas Cowboys were never diminished during all...
Mary (Kohlmeyer) Tauer
Apr 28, 2021
Mary Kohlmeyer Tauer, age 79, was born in Blue Earth, MN, on January 20, 1942, to Bertha and Oliver Kohlmeyer. She has a sister, Jean Witter who lives in Edina, MN. Mary graduated from Blue Earth High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.
She...
John H. Linebarger
Apr 27, 2021
Dr. John H. Linebarger was born in Clarion, Iowa, on March 9, 1932, to Warren and Helen (Parsons) Linebarger. He died on April 27, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 89.
John was a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, became a captain in the U.S. Air Force, was a professor at LeTourneau...
Dave Alan Calhoun
Apr 27, 2021
Dave Alan Calhoun was born in Grand Saline, Texas on October 1, 1957 to Dave Adair Calhoun, Jr. and Mary Jean (Clower) Calhoun.
Alan attended and graduated high school in Grand Saline. After graduation he attended TSTI earning his commercial pilot license. He was a natural pilot and for many years flew B52 freight aircraft. Alan loved...
John Walter Scott III
Apr 27, 2021
John W. Scott III After living with leukemia for several years, our beloved "Jack" died suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born April 3, 1942, in Orange, NJ, to Dr. John W. Scott, Jr. and Gertrude Brodhead Scott. Jack grew up in Montclair, NJ, where he met his wife, Lynne Blanchette. Both graduated in 1960 from Immaculate...