Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Cathy, Kelly, Krista and Chloe are very sad to share the news of the passing of their husband, father and grandfather, Christian P deLong, age 66, on March 31, 2021. At his request, no services are planned. Cremation, under the care of French Funerals-Wyoming, has taken place and he will be interred in his adopted state of WV in...

Mar 31, 2021

This is a remembrance and celebration of the unique life of Aubrey White Bogle. Aubrey was blessed with an intelligence ignited by his inquisitiveness and curiosity. He approached life with an inspirational wonder of the world around him. Among his many accomplishments in his career were his military service in the Navy during the Viet Nam War, his MA...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...