On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Raymond "Ray" William Hartley (Raymond Rosendo Sanchez), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76. Raymond entered this world on December 16, 1944 in Belen, NM, born to William Henry Hartley and Josefita Chavez. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, William, a Ball Turret Gunner in the Army...
Elvira Luisa Luna, 91, was born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama on June 15, 1929 and died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on February 13, 2021. Elvira was raised in a deeply faithful home. She attended Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, David, Panama where she further developed her lifelong, profound and unwavering faith in God, which sustained her...
Edward E. Vigil, Jr., (Eddie) 100, a longtime resident of Chama, NM, departed this life on February 13, 2021. He was born and raised in Ensenada, NM, one of nine children born to Eduardo Vigil, Sr. and Ignacita Martinez Vigil. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. Upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eddie...
Lucille H. Chavez, age 81, peacefully took our Lord’s hand and followed him into heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Lucille was born in Sena, NM on May 7, 1939 to Oliver and Rita Hern. Lucille lived in Sena most of her life but had moved to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho due to declining health.
She married...
Sharon Lee Christy Neely
Sharon Lee Christy Neely left this world to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13 2021. She died in her sleep having dealt with Dementia for many months. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Catherine Christy as well as her sister, Caroline.
Sharon was...
Lt Col Vance A Hedin, age 81, resident of New Mexico since 1987, passed away on Friday, February, 12, 2021. He is survived by his spouse, Ofilia Hedin of Sandia Park; children, Kristin Hedin, Karlin Hedin, Maxwell Hedin-Page,Kurt Hedin, 9 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Lt Col Hedin was preceded in death by his parents,...
Louis Chavez, 87, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 12, 2021. He entered this world on Sunday, January 28, 1934 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his spouse, Ida Chavez; son, Gary Chavez (Laura); daughter, Barbara Gormally (Mike); and granddaughters, Cambria Chavez, and Skylar Chavez. Louis served in the Navy and became...
Julianne Ness Green, age 90, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt, was welcomed into heaven on the morning of Friday, February 12, 2021. She entered this world on September 3, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN, born to Elmer and Agnes Ness. Julie was preceded in death by her loving parents, and her grandson, Lindsey. She is survived by her...
Frederic E. Pickerel, age 85, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by this loving wife of 54 years, Rose; and his two sons, Paul and Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine; brother, Ken (Linda) Pickerel; and sister, Diana (Russ) Landon. Frederic retired from the Electrical Industry after 35 years. He will...
Our beloved sister and aunt, Betty Frances Gonzales, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ben and Eloise Elkins Trujillo; her biological father, Emiterio Ted Gonzales; and sister-in-law, Dianna Trujillo. Betty is survived by her loving brother, David Alan Trujillo and his partner, Minerva...
As her time with us neared its end, Elizabeth Fleck circled back toward the beginning. Sitting in the garden at Manzano del Sol, where she lived the last years of her life, she would reminisce about a childhood at Lake Arrowhead, in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. At first they were memories - perhaps triggered by the...
Annalu Lingnau a longtime resident of Las Vegas, Moriarty, and most recently of Los Lunas, NM passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 11, 2021 just 9 days shy of her 91st birthday. Annalu is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren know her best by the cherished name of Bunga given to...
Robert Curtis Holmes, 59, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Robert, beloved husband, stepfather, son, brother and uncle was born April 27th, 1961 in Paducah, KY to Clay and Betty Holmes. The family moved from Kentucky to Bountiful, UT, where he spent his school years, graduating from Bountiful High School in 1979. Robert loved sports...
Mark Allen Powell was granted his angel wings on Thursday, February 11, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by his family that Mark had touched in so many ways throughout his life.
Mark was born October 6, 1960 to Daniel and Gloria Powell.
Marks life seemed too short to many but, those who were...
After a long battle with ALS, Judy finally lost her life to the disease. Even when dealing with a degenerative illness, Judy never lost her optimism. She consistently made the best of every situation, was quick to laugh, and spread joy to those around her. Everyone that knew her always said that she was the kindest person they knew. ...
Polly Pierson, 90, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to be with our Lord on February 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ongelo, of 64 years. She entered this world on September 28, 1930 in Piney, OK, born to Jesse and Zelma Foster. She is survived by her son Rick Pierson and wife Dee...
Daniel Bernard Thom (1929-2021) was born to Harold and Mabel Sullivan Thom of Joliet Illinois. Dan graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1947 and then enrolled in Joliet Junior College, studying premed courses. By 1951, the Korean War was underway, and he enlisted in the Air Force and trained as a pilot to fly F-86 jets and served...
Amor Eterno, Maria Julia Riquetti Avitia has made her brilliant and radiant entrance into paradise on February 9, 2021.
Julia was surrounded by her adoring family including her daughters, Lourdes Baca Riquetti and Darlene Garcia Sammons, April Ferguson; step-son, Michael Baca and wife, Dolores Baca; her grandchildren, Marissa Riquetti Rodriguez Torres and husband Kyle Torres, Yisrael Dhamian...
Andrea (Dee Dee) Hernández Rector (April 15, 1949 – February 8, 2021). Amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and educator. Full of energy, creativity, always willing to go the extra mile to mentor her colleagues. Andrea taught for APS for 35 years as a teacher of art, English, elementary, and an instructional coach. She is pre-deceased by her beloved...
Ramon, (known to his family as Herman) was born in Cuarteles, NM on Monday, March 20, 1939, to Ramon Martinez and Arminda Fresquez Martinez. Herman was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Arminda; brothers, Agapito, Lupe, and Leo; brothers-in-law, Manual Bustos, Ross Bustos, and Tito Bustos. Herman is survived by his former wife, Stella Martinez, and their...