Obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Our dear Kari passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 6, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born June 15, 1976, in Illinois but spent her childhood through adulthood in Albuquerque with some time spent in Albany, NY.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Steele and her nephew, Avery Mason. She leaves behind her mother,...

Jan 6, 2021

Claire Marek O’Dowd was received into the presence of her Savior on January 6th, 2021. She was born in Waco, Texas, to John and Marcita Marek. The Marek Family moved to Albuquerque in 1959 and Claire attended Albuquerque High School where she thrived in the classroom and theatre program. As a senior in high school in 1961, she was...

Jan 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Lee (Chuck) Barth shares the news of his passing on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the age of 68.  He succumbed to complications after enduring a complex, nine-day battle following open-heart surgery.  He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

Chuck was born on...

Jan 6, 2021

Bobby Ray Eason, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina and raised on a tobacco farm. Served in the US Marine Corp in Japan and Camp Lejeune, NC. Graduated North Carolina State University and attended graduate school at the University of Nebraska. Married the love of his life,...

Jan 5, 2021

In Loving Memory Maria Bertha Howell Maria Bertha Howell, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister was called to her eternal resting place on January 5, 2021. She entered this world on December 24, 1941, in Los Ojos, NM, born to Jose Lauro and Eufemia Maria Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Joe Morris, Abelita McDonald, Mary...

Jan 5, 2021

Niomi Lea Martinez, age 32, beloved daughter, sister, and auntie passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was best known for her erratic sense of humor, her loud voice, and her intense laughter. She was a well-known server in the Albuquerque Uptown area. If you were ever her patron, you would most definitely remember who she was. She...

Jan 5, 2021

Robert Bernier, age 78, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He entered this world on October 16, 1942 in Spokane, Washington, born to Francis and Elsie Bernier.

He is survived by his spouse, Lana Bernier; daughter, Renee Bernier; daughter, Aimee Bernier-Jones; son-in-law, Gareth Jones; granddaughter, Magdalene Bernier;...

Jan 4, 2021

Ora Viola McCathron, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Ora was born on July 21, 1932, in Bayfield, CO, to the late Ored Dale Hallsted and Viola Rose Wommer Hallsted.

She graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree. During her college days she met her future husband, Air...

Jan 4, 2021

Esperanza (Hope) Maestas passed peacefully at her residence. God called her home on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 10:48am, at the age of 101 years old. She was born on September 16th 1919, here in Albuquerque, NM. She lived here and attended Albuquerque High School and graduated in 1938. She married Felix C. Maestas in June of 1947. After...

Jan 4, 2021

Claude H.B. Brown, M.D. Dr. Claude H. B. Brown, 93, died peacefully in his sleep in Albuquerque, NM early Monday morning January 4, 2021. Dr. Brown was born in Ada, OK on March 20, 1927 to parents (teachers) Claude Harrison Brown, and Sallie LeNoir (Lena) Bowles Brown. He grew up in the Sasakwa-Konawa/Vamoosa-Ada area and entered the...

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4, 2020 Josephine Mae (Cole) Vander Meer left us. Josephine, known as Jo to friends and family, passed quietly in her home after a long struggle with dementia. She was preceded in her final journey by loving parents and siblings. Jo was raised in Sterling, IL and enjoyed an active childhood. She was a proud graduate...

Jan 4, 2021

Larry G. Riffe Larry G. Riffe, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. Larry retired as a Captain from the United States Air Force after serving 23 years and went on to complete a second career of 10 years, as a project manager for TRW. Larry is survived by his wife, 2 children, 3...

Jan 3, 2021

Dorothy Chavez Zamora, born and raised in Sile, NM, age 72, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Horace Zamora; son, Paul Zamora; daughter, Shirley Ann Zamora; son, Augustine and wife, Loriann Zamora; six grandchildren, Angel, April, Paul Jr., Brandon, Bryanna, and Zachary; four...

Jan 3, 2021

Dianna Gutierrez Our beautiful mother, sister and grandmother, Dianna Gutierrez (Silva) left us to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021. Dianna was the eldest girl of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louisa Salazar-Silva and Dennis Silva; and one brother, Luis Silva. Dianne is survived by her children Cheryl Nix-Williams, Morima Gutierrez, and...

Jan 3, 2021

Marilyn Sue Hope flew home on the wings of angels on Sunday, January 3, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born in Oklahoma City in 1946, she lived a life full of love and adventure. She loved travel, quilting, her dogs and her family. Her dedication to her faith and church family always brought her comfort and joy. She was...

Jan 3, 2021

Niels Pedersen Galloway, age 63, died Sunday, January 3rd, 2021, after a long illness. At his request, no service will be held.

Mr. Galloway is survived by his wife, Maria Warren, and brother, Erik Galloway and by his faithful dog, Charlie Chaplin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Dr. James Galloway, and his...

Jan 2, 2021

Dennis Dusenbery, age 75, a long time Albuquerque resident, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He is survived by his children, Geoff Dusenbery, Jill Dusenbery and Tim Dusenbery, all of Albuquerque, his brother Rick Dusenbery of West Bend, WI, and his sister Jean Williams of Two Harbors, MN. Dennis was born Tuesday, August 21, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

Jan 2, 2021

Rosemary Ann Imprescia, 86 years of age, passed peacefully on January 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was a loving mother, beloved wife and friend to all. Born in Manhattan, New York December 10, 1934.  She married Liborio on October 24, 1953 in Manhattan, New York. She later moved to Brooklyn where she had...

Jan 2, 2021

Stephen J. Fulton, State Farm Agent at Smokey Point from 1980 to his death passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the age of 72.

Steve was born to parents, Joe and June Fulton on October 26, 1948 in Spokane WA. Their family farm was seven miles outside of Fairfield, WA. He was...

Jan 1, 2021

Phillip H. Derry, age 76, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born February 13, 1944 on a farm in Schuyler County (Illinois), the son of Clinton and Evelee (Smith) Derry. He married Connie Jo Hagen on June 19, 1964 in Davenport, Iowa. She proceeded him in death...