Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

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...

Feb 12, 2021

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...

Feb 12, 2021

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...

Feb 12, 2021

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...

Feb 11, 2021

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...

Feb 11, 2021

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...

Feb 11, 2021

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...

Feb 11, 2021

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...

Feb 10, 2021

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.  ...

Feb 10, 2021

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...

Feb 9, 2021

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...

Feb 9, 2021

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...

Feb 8, 2021

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...

Feb 8, 2021

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...

Feb 7, 2021

Adelina Maria Puccini Timofeyew, born Tuesday, July 6, 1915 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved professor, wife, friend, and mother, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 105 years and 7 months.

After her graduation from the University of New Mexico in Music, she was accepted at the Conservatory of St. Cecelia in Rome Italy and was...

Feb 7, 2021

Paul Barnum, 87, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021.  Paul was known for his sense of humor and patience.  He loved God and his family.

He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Cara and Ray Candelaria, Brenna and Ron Dotson; his five grandchildren and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Feb 7, 2021

Elwin E. Chestor (Chet) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Born on the western slopes of Colorado in 1925, he spent his youth in Redvale, Norwood, Fort Collins and Denver. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1944 and traveled around the US before taking a job with Western Electric in El Paso where he...

Feb 6, 2021

Irene Barbara Garcia 71, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her Eternal resting place on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  She entered this world on October 16, 1949 in Buckeye, AZ born to Serafine Martinez Conde and Olga Nadine Rubalcava.

She is survived by her spouse, Benito Garcia Sr; two sons, Benito Garcia Jr., Abel Garcia;...

Feb 5, 2021

José Martinez passed away February 5, 2021 in Kennewick, WA at age 97.  He was a direct descendant (11th generation) of Hernan Martin-Serrano, a member of Oñate’s colony in New Mexico (1598).

José’s family was from Santa Fe.  Joe was born in Walsenburg, Colorado, the son of Estéban and Refugio (Trujillo) Martinez.  He grew up in the...

Feb 5, 2021

James R. (Jim) Kannolt, born to Carl and Pearl Kannolt in 1932 on the family ranch in Oelrichs, SD and longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 5th, 2021. After attending high school in Chadron NE (where he met our mother) he went on to receive a Bachelors of Science from Chadron State. Upon completion of his degree,...