Oct 5, 2020

Richard D. “Dick” Jones, D.Sc., age 98, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his daughters, Margaret (Don) Lenk of Albuquerque, Ellen (John) Kirby of Tuttle, OK; and son, Daniel (Sue) Jones of Albuquerque. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Tom (Terri) Lenk, Amanda (Kieshok) Lenk, Aaron Kirby, Bryce Kirby, Sara...

Oct 5, 2020

Rosemary Diane Eklund Saur, born February 21, 1940, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 80. Rosemary was born in Willmar, MN where she attended a one room school near Eagle Lake through the 6th grade. She graduated as a valedictorian of Willmar high school class 1958. She graduated from...

Oct 5, 2020

Eileene Cecelia Armstrong died on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was raised on ranches near Whitehall (Pipestone) and Butte (Ninemile Hill), MT. She graduated from Butte High School in 1953 and received a teaching degree from Dillon Normal School in 1955. Eileene taught in the Butte Public School system for approximately 6 years followed by 2...

Oct 4, 2020

Shirley Warner, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Sunday, October 4, 2020.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Warner (Neatice) of Carrollton, TX; David Warner (Carol) of Prospect, KY; Glenn Warner (Mona) of Woodlands, TX; 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.   Her daughter Gayle Patterson preceded her in death.  Gayle’s family had lovingly cared for...

Oct 4, 2020

William (Bill) Ryan Bennett of Albuquerque N.M. passed from this life into his heavenly home on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Lovelace hospital surrounded by all his family. He was born May 28th, 1938 in Provo, UT, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Massengale Bennett. He has one brother, Alfred Alan Bennett (wife, Betty Lou); and one sister, Mary Lucille...

Oct 4, 2020

Donald Lee Wood, age 84, resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Juanita L. Wood; daughters, Donita Miller and Debbie Wood Esquivel; grandchildren, Christina Waldrop and husband, Billy, Yvette Lucero and husband, Ronnie, Devonne Mendoza, Crystal Gonzales, Steven Miller and wife, Neita, Amber Miller,...

Oct 4, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) James Garcia, age 35, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away abruptly on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Nick was born and raised in Bloomfield, New Mexico to Cindy Garcia and Jim Garcia. He enjoyed being around family and friends. Nick was a big Cowboys fan, being outside, shooting and fishing and just enjoying life. He was always a...

Oct 4, 2020

Donald Evans Jr., age 77, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Don was born on February 26, 1943, in Salt Lake City, UT to Donald Evans Sr. and Rhoda Evans. Don drove over a million miles as an over the road truck driver for Consolidated Freightways before his retirement from Yellow Freight in 2007....

Oct 3, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Curl, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

Born in 1929 in Paducah, KY, Dorothy and her family moved to Visalia, CA following the Ohio River flood of 1937. She met her husband, Marvin, in high school and following Marvin’s service in...

Oct 3, 2020

Ralph Archuleta, age 80, a resident of Rio Rancho NM, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to eternal resting after battling a short-term illness on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He entered this world on December 26, 1939, in Las Vegas, NM, born to Margarito and Corina Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Joan Archuleta; sister, Evan...

Oct 2, 2020

Milton Arlen Asher, an award-winning jazz woodwind musician, died on Friday, October 2, 2020 after a short illness. Born on a small farm in Missouri on Tuesday, May 7, 1929, Arlen quickly showed a fascination with music from the radio. At age 11, when his father died, he began playing professionally in nightclubs to make ends meet. He met...

Oct 1, 2020

Cornelia Betty (Neen Gruner) Pinkham, Connie, Neen died Thursday, October 1, 2020, of natural causes, at home surrounded by loving family.

As Connie desired, private services have taken place at home. Her family wishes to thank the many individuals and groups who have expressed their love for Connie/Neen in their special ways.

Cornelia was also...

Oct 1, 2020

Agapita Evangelina Gallegos Martinez, age 85, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020, from COVID-19.  Pita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She liked to laugh, sing, and dance, and she had a remarkable talent for making others feel special and loved.  She was a wonderful homemaker and a great cook.  Her family still tries to replicate her...

Oct 1, 2020

Pauline Catherine Ney, age 82, loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Pauline loved her family with fierce devotion.  She loved traveling with her husband, really enjoyed roses from their garden, and was well-known among her family and friends for her card writing and homemade cinnamon rolls.  Pauline was a...

Oct 1, 2020

Peter Little, age 83, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Peter passed the way he lived, with courage, dignity, and an abundance of love in his heart.

Peter was a humble, self-disciplined man with an enormous heart. He always had a listening ear...

Oct 1, 2020

Normagene Hardcastle (Moore) Jenkins Norma came into this world on December 9, 1932 during a snowstorm in southeastern Oklahoma, at the Iron Cross where the counties of Pushmataha, McCurtain, and Choctaw meet. It was the dark of night and her father Gene Debs Hardcastle, rode his horse to pick up the doctor to help Della Arene Mowdy give birth...

Oct 1, 2020

Elizabeth Shirley LaChey, two days shy from her 87th Birthday, passed away peacefully in her home on October 1, 2020, after “the Journey with the Long Goodbye” with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by family members who had lovingly cared for her during her time of declining health.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Cora...

Sep 30, 2020

Dr. William Marion Jordan, age 84, passed through life’s threshold at 0215 on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He had been in a major traffic accident a couple of years ago, which severely impacted his health.  Dr. Jordan was born in 1936 in Lyons, Georgia; graduated from the Medical School of Georgia in 1961...

Sep 30, 2020

Orlando Archunde Jr, lifelong resident of San Rafael, NM., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 50. He is survived by his only son, Orlando Ray; his parents, Orlando Sr., and Darlene Archunde of San Rafael; his brother, Patrick Martinez of Las Vegas, NV.; his sisters, Peggy Martinez of Las Vegas, NV., and Isabel...

Sep 30, 2020

Jane A. Cordova “Janie” born January 29, 1951, went to heaven Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, and our family’s rock. She was also the teacher to our community known as ‘Ms. Janie’. Janie was known for being so much to so many, but most of all her genuine heart and...