William Cummings Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
William “Bill” G. Cummings, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was born on July 16, 1930, to Constance Ida (Sieffert) and Donald Earl Cummings in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and was raised in nearby Aliquippa, PA. He attended Aliquippa High School, got his first taste of electrical work at the Jones &...
Francis Alan Rath
Apr 9, 2025
Reverend Francis Alan Rath, pastor, counselor and friend, born July 7, 1936, in Belleville, Illinois, died on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family, in his home of 54 years, following an extended illness. Francis was the third child, after his sisters Carolyn and Inez, of Reverend Helmut and Norma Rath. Helmut's father was also a pastor; Francis became a...
Fernando Archuleta
Apr 9, 2025
Fernando "Archie" Archuleta was born on November 10, 1930 in Ojo Caliente, NM to parents, Nemecio and Adela Archuleta. He was the oldest and the only boy. His surviving sisters are Florida Wells, Virginia Salazar, Alice Rael, Tina DeSabatino and Sally (Bob) Turner. His sister, Frances Herrera, preceded him in death.
Fernando is also survived by his wife, Tina Archuleta, 5...
Louise Thomas
Apr 9, 2025
Louise Thomas, age 82, a beloved Spouse, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on April 9, 2025.
Louise was born on February 5,1943, in Ganado, Arizona, to her loving parents, Clara and Joe Slim. She lived a life rooted in love, family, Navajo tradition, and faith. Louise was known for her artistic jewelry...
Barbara Clark
Apr 8, 2025
Barbara was born in Butler, MO on August 8, 1926, to Dr. George H. Thiele and Wilma Bates Thiele. She was raised in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated HS there. She attended the University of Kansas at 16 years old and four years later graduated with a degree in Spanish. She met and fell in love with her future husband,...
Joe Steve Sanchez
Apr 8, 2025
Joe Steve Sanchez, 71, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away April 8, 2025, surrounded by all his loved ones. Joe retired from the Air Force and continued his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Joe had a love for gardening and planting his many beautiful flowers, he truly had a green thumb.
He is survived...
Tamie Andrews
Apr 8, 2025
The family of Tamie Victoria Andrews invites all who knew and loved her to join them as they gather to celebrate and remember her.
Dan Scott Nielsen
Apr 8, 2025
Dan Scott Nielsen, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2025. Dan was born on August 13, 1957, and was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. He attended Sombra del Monte Elementary School, Madison Junior High School, and graduated from Sandia High School in 1975. Dan held...
Gary Griscott
Apr 7, 2025
Gary Lee "Sparky" Griscott, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 7, 2025. He entered this world on April 23, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Glenn and Johnnie Griscott.
Gary Lee honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1999, retiring as Master Chief Petty Officer after three decades of dedicated service.
He...
Donald Maestas
Apr 7, 2025
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Donald Maestas, a man whose life was a testament to love, faith, and resilience. Don, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, a retired Teamster, a devoted husband of 56 years, a loving father,...
Louanne Saylors
Apr 6, 2025
Louanne Brown Saylors, 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Albuquerque.
She was born on April 21, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to amazing parents, Robert M. Brown and Helen E. Brown, who preceded her in death.
Louanne married David Saylors in 1985 and moved to Albuquerque where he survives her. She is also survived by her...
Leon Parrish
Apr 6, 2025
Leon Parrish, aged 95, passed away peacefully in his home on April 6th, 2025, surrounded by family.
Leon was born in Holliday, Missouri on July 12, 1929. He was the last remaining of 13 siblings. He served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He received his degree from the University of Missouri in Civil Engineering and...
Milford Awe
Apr 5, 2025
Milford Allen "Al" Awe, USN MCMM (E-9), Retired
Sunrise: March 12, 1942- Sunset: April 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Al Awe, who left us on April 5, 2025, at the age of 83. Al had been a patient at Ladera Nursing with Hospice care by Lily Care in Albuquerque, NM. He was the...
Charlene Shead
Apr 4, 2025
Ada Charlene Shead of Albuquerque, NM passed away on 4 April 2025. She died peacefully, at home with her husband at her side.
Charlene (83) was born in Fruita, Colorado the daughter of Faith and Charles Ross. Charlene graduated from Colorado State University in 1964 earning a BA degree. She moved to New Mexico the same year.
Charlene married Dick Shead on...
Judith Keppler
Apr 4, 2025
Judith Ann Keppler, a cherished woman of immeasurable love and strength, passed away Friday, April 4th, 2025, at the abundant age of 85. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, she departed this life peacefully in the evening hours. Judith was an active force of encouragement, character and accountability for her family and so many others who knew her. She...
Marcia Larson
Apr 3, 2025
Marcia Larson, age 72, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away April 3, 2025, due to complications of diabetes. We are grateful for the 30 recent years together with Marcia due to the donated kidney she received from an organ donor. Marcia was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1952, to Walter and Gladys Lehman where she grew up and graduated...
Michael Gribling
Apr 3, 2025
Michael Edward Gribling passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sherry Gribling; 2 daughters, Shannon (Ben) Brumlow, and Heather (Emmet) Sultemeier; and 5 grandchildren, Raeanne, Melody, Rebecca Summers, and Kaycee and Cole Sultemeier.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Albuquerque when he was 3 years old. Michael was a...
Ana Maria Romo de Mease
Apr 2, 2025
With deep sorrow we announce that after a complicated illness and a long battle, Ana Maria Romo de Mease passed away at the age of 82 on April 2, 2025. We will truly miss a beautiful person full of love and compassion, a wonderful wife and family member, a steadfast friend to the many people she knew and cherished; a...
Shirley Zirwes
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley Zirwes, 93, died in her sleep following cancer complications on April 2, 2025, at Sandoval RMC in Rio Rancho, NM.
Shirley Ann Bisher was born Sept 10, 1931, to Aline Bard and Frank Bisher in Springfield, Mo. Her father died when she was just 14 months old, and a few months later she survived a serious illness that foreshadowed her...
Michael Gallegos
Apr 2, 2025
Heaven gained a handsome angel on Wednesday, April 2,2025. Michael M. Gallegos left this world at age 18 he was born and raised in New Mexico; he resided in Rio Rancho. He was born on May 31,2006 at 11:32 PM. Michael attended Rio Rancho High School for his Freshman and Sophomore years and did schooling online getting his high school...