Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Mary E. Woods left this world on Monday, February 1, 2021. Mary was the fourth child born to Joseph and Alberta Woods, along with her twin sister, Martha, on Monday, October 22, 1934 in Bagdad, Florida. They were raised in Birmingham, Alabama, under the loving care of aunt and uncle Mary and Willie Hyatt. Mary felt God's touch on...

Feb 1, 2021

John Charzuk Jr. born April 20, 1947 in Bronx, New York passed February 1, 2021.

He was raised by his mother, Stella Charzuk. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Charzuk and endearing son, Stephen Charzuk and wife, Ashley Charzuk; two grandchildren, Parker Doyle (11) and John Charzuk (2).

John was a beloved member...

Feb 1, 2021

Mary “Eddie Laura” Vigil (née Valdez), age 84, from Albuquerque, NM passed away on February 1, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Vigil, and is survived by daughter, Cindy Vigil and son-in-law Rick Tiedman (Abq, NM); son, Bill Vigil and daughter-in-law, Tonita (Abq, NM); daughter, Laureen Vigil and son-in-law, Jim Diekhoff (Nashville, TN);...

Jan 31, 2021

Benjamin K. Haynie entered eternal rest the early morning of January 31, 2021- 4 days after a mechanical fall broke his right shoulder. Our father was able to be surrounded by his son, daughter, and 2 youngest grandchildren in the days before his passing. Ben was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, coworker, neighbor, and confidant. He...

Jan 31, 2021

Jimmie Dunbar Atkins Sr, 83, beloved father, grandfather and friend was called to his eternal resting place on January 31, 2021. He entered this world on May 29, 1937 in South Fulton, TN, born to Lovejoy and Clemmie Atkins. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Atkins, Shelia Atkins, Eleanore Griego, Rachael Jaramillo, and Reyes Pino; and...

Jan 31, 2021

Debbie A. Russell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to her eternal resting place on January 31, 2021 at the age of 63. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a kind and loving soul. She loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....

Jan 31, 2021

Jack Stephen Jones a devoted Father and Grandpa passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Jack was born December 17th, 1947 to Margaret E. Jones in Albuquerque NM where he lived all his life. Jack enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and was a dedicated Navy veteran who was proud to serve...

Jan 31, 2021

CASAUS – E. Judy Casaus loving, caring, devoted and strong wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, educator, and friend passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Judy was born in Albuquerque, NM and grew up in the South Valley to Antonio & Griselda “Gonzales” Toledo on Saturday, November 22, 1952. Judy was a person of great faith, which she received from...

Jan 30, 2021

Laura Rose DeSantis’ spirit left her 93-year-old body on January 30, 2021. She was born November 25, 1927 in West New York, NJ and lived in North Bergen, NJ for most of her adult life. She was secretary to the mayor of North Bergen for many years. In 2005, Laura was selected as the NJ honoree to a week-long...

Jan 30, 2021

Richard Lee Jourden (Chuck), passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born December 9, 1936, in St. Louis, MO. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Louise (Talley) Jourden; brother, Ralph; and grandson, Bryson.  He is survived by his wife, Peggy Jourden; his children, Mary Louise, Brian...

Jan 30, 2021

On the 30th day of January at 11:00 a.m., William (Papa) Fragua received his reward and transitioned to be with the Lord due to natural causes.

B orn December 1, 1926 he was the son of Andrea Toledo and Pablito (Paul) Fragua of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.  He was one of five children. He was a man...

Jan 30, 2021

Gladys G. Hardin, age 97, joined her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, CF Hardin Jr., on Saturday, January 30, 2021, following a very brief illness. Gladys was born February 19, 1923, in Chambers County, AL.

The family soon moved to Roanoke, AL, where she was one of seven children born to John D., and Annie Mae...

Jan 29, 2021

William J. King passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Heartbreaking news for those who knew him because he enriched their lives so much. But for Bill, he is home. As he repeatedly said in conversations and on knot boards that he sent worldwide, "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told...

Jan 29, 2021

Angelina Amoré McNulty and Madeleine Denise Terry died in a tragic car accident early Saturday 1/30/21 morning. Angelina and Maddie, first cousins, were driving from Denver, Colorado to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit their cousin Alex and her year and a half old son Elijah. As they were approaching Albuquerque, they were hit by a wrong-way driver. Angelina was...

Jan 29, 2021

Madeleine Denise Terry and Angelina Amoré McNulty died in a tragic car accident early Saturday 1/30/21 morning. Maddie and Angelina, first cousins, were driving from Denver, Colorado to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit family. As they were approaching Albuquerque, they were hit by a wrong-way driver. Maddie was a wonderful daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend who deeply impacted...

Jan 29, 2021

Paul Whiteman, age 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away January 29, 2021.

Paul was born in Cimarron, New Mexico on June 13, 1924 to Clarence Ray and Clara Grace {Brooke} Whiteman. Paul and his future bride, MaudElla Houston, met as young kids growing up in Cimarron.  After graduating from high school,...

Jan 28, 2021

Yolanda “Jackie” Moore, 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 28, 2021. The second child of Tom and Corinne Grande, Jackie grew up attending St. Mary’s Catholic School at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, which her family also attended. Jackie married the love of her life, Patrick B. Moore,  and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage  ...

Jan 28, 2021

Gail Victoria (Wilson) London, 74, returned to her heavenly home on January 28, 2021.

Her turn on earth began on December 18, 1946 in Portland, OR as the eldest of six children of Dean and Elva Wilson. She grew up in Los Alamos, NM where she met and married Ralph London in 1965 and soon settled in...

Jan 28, 2021

Pauline Saul, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Pauline was born in Weatherford, Texas on Sunday, April 30, 1939 to Annie May and Paul Melson. Pauline Melson married Wayne Saul on Saturday, June 2, 1956 and celebrated 61 years of marriage before her husband's death in 2018. Pauline, who lived most...

Jan 28, 2021

Jesusita Padilla Morales, age 93, danced her way into heaven on Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1927, to Aurelio and Juanita Padilla in Anthony, NM.

She loved dancing so much… She loved to feed people. She was an amazing cook, excellent seamstress, had a wonderful green thumb, and a great work ethic....