Mary Alice Montoya
Mar 31, 2021
Mary Alice Montoya, 89, born in Dawson, NM, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Albert "Veto" Montoya; parents, Esequiel and Natividad Ybarra; brother, Johnny Ybarra; daughters, Patricia Caraveo, Gloria Montoya; and grandchildren, Ken Caraveo and Alyssa Barboa. Mary is survived by her siblings, Esequiel...
Jeanne Claire Nalda
Mar 31, 2021
Jeanne Claire Nalda was born in Urepel, France on October 17, 1923. She grew up on her family farm in the beautiful Pyrenees Mountains with her parents, five sisters and her brother. In her youth she experienced the hardships of the German occupation of her country and home during World War II. During the war, Jeanne taught French to...
Luz Elena Ruiz Solis (Alba)
Mar 31, 2021
Luz Elena Ruiz Solis (Alba), of Albuquerque, NM, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday March 31, after a long battle with cancer. Luz was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on September 14, 1953 to Manuel and Macaria Ruiz. Luz is survived by her beloved daughter Veronica and grandsons Miguel and Martin, whom she treasured. She...
Mary Ellen Dunkin
Mar 30, 2021
Mary E. Dunkin, age 67, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Harral; niece, Emily Dunkin; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Morton and Nellie Dunkin; and her brother, John Dunkin.
She graduated from...
Harry Walter Birtel
Mar 30, 2021
Biography for Master Sergeant Harry Walter Birtel Master Sergeant Harry Birtel was born on February 17, 1936 in Hawley, PA, where he was raised and attended school. In 1953 he went into the U.S. Army, completed Basic Training, Army Airborne Jump school, and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC where he served as a...
Josephine (Bencomo) Bencomo
Mar 30, 2021
Josephine "Josie" Bencomo, 74. Our beloved Mother and Nana passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, with her family by her side.
Born Friday, March 21,1947 in Silver City, NM, to Augustine "Ben" and Carmen Bencomo. She is survived by her daughter, Aileen Gottlieb; son-in-law, David Gottlieb; granddaughters, Alex Gottlieb and Taylor Gottlieb; boyfriend, Roy Boggus; brothers,...
Adele Ann Nelson
Mar 30, 2021
Adele Nelson, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Tuesday, March 30, 2021 of natural causes with her family by her side. Adele Ann Strizich was born on July 26, 1938, on the Feast day of St. Ann at the hospital of St. Anne in Anaconda, Montana to parents Samuel and Fidelia Strizich. At...
Jake Maldonado
Mar 30, 2021
Jake Maldonado, 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, cousin, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He entered this world on Thursday, August 2, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Eloy and Amelia Maldonado. He is survived by his son, Kevin Maldonado; daughter, Mia Maldonado; spouse, Stacey Taylor; granddaughter, Lilah Maldonado; and...
Cloey Riley
Mar 30, 2021
Cloey Evelyn Plant Riley passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1928 on a farm in Estancia Valley. At that time New Mexico was a new state of 16 years. Except for a short time she lived her entire life in New Mexico.
Her parents, Alvin and Anna Mae...
Sharon Elaine Griego
Mar 30, 2021
Sharon Elaine Griego, age 65 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. At her family home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Alice Nunn; brothers, Ernie Nunn, Harold Eugene Nunn and Donald Powers.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard...
MaryEllen Carr
Mar 29, 2021
MaryEllen Carr passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. MaryEllen was born on Sunday, June 26, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in Albuquerque before making Santa Fe her home. MaryEllen graduated from the University of Hawaii and received her MBA from the University of New Mexico. She worked in management for the state, and during this time...
Benjamin Peter Melloy
Mar 29, 2021
Ben unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 32 on March 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the hospital during a vacation of a lifetime in San Diego, CA. He is survived by his devoted girlfriend, Jennifer Ubl; loving brothers Fernando Ortega of Phoenix, AZ and Thomas Melloy of Las Vegas, NV; uncles Bill (Dorothy) Melloy, Patrick...
Phillip Anthony Mora
Mar 29, 2021
Phillip Anthony Mora, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 29, 2021. Mr. Mora was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He was best known for being a hard worker. Always working on a project around the house, working outside in his yard, or fiddling around in his garage, jamming out to oldies,...
Louise Moore (Moore) Stambaugh
Mar 29, 2021
Louise Moore Stambaugh, 98, a resident of Albuquerque was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021. Louise was born Monday, September 11, 1922 in Socorro, NM. She lived in the mining town of Hagen, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1928. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939 and attended the University of...
Sandy Berman Ginsburg
Mar 29, 2021
The world lost a magnificent soul on Monday, March 29, 2021. Sandy Berman Ginsburg was a true superhero -- an indomitable fighter, devoted wife, mother, beloved friend, and community stalwart. She tackled life with unbounded energy and enthusiasm and, at every turn, sought to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Despite being dealt a cruel hand -...
Gerald LaVerne McCoach
Mar 29, 2021
Gerald LaVerne McCoach, age 84, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, while in hospice care in Rio Rancho. He had been in considerable pain due to a variety of issues, and he declined options to prolong his life, so his passing should be considered a blessing. He had lost his wife of 65 years, Juanita, in March of 2020....
Cecilia (Garcia) Gallegos
Mar 28, 2021
Cecilia Gallegos, 97. Our beloved Mother passed away on March 28, 2021. Memorial donations may be made in Cecilia's name to The Cancer Foundation. Private Memorial Services will be held on at the FRENCH-University chapel. Graveside services to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Fedelina Nina Hoch
Mar 28, 2021
Fedelina Nina Hoch, 90, a longtime resident of Albuquerque was taken home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 28th, 2021.
Nina was born on January 15, 1931 in Taos NM. She was a member of Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Before her failing health she was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed her evenings with...
Anderson Tyler Hotz
Mar 28, 2021
Anderson (Andy) Tyler Hotz, age 25, our beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He entered this world on Monday, September 25, 1995 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Rodney and Julie Ely Hotz.
Andy is survived by his father and mother, and his sister, Emma Hotz. He also survived by...
Alice Yarde Jurkens
Mar 28, 2021
Alice Yarde Jurkens died March 28, 2021 at the age of 96! She was born December 30, 1924 in Rock Falls, IL to H. R. Yarde and Bernice Kane Yarde. She was preceded in death by her husband (REAL partner in life) John Henry Jurkens, her son Jeffrey John Jurkens, her parents, and her brother James Francis Yarde. After...