Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

Mary Alice Mitchell, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

She was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 26, 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe and daughter, Mary Jo Brooks. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Guernsey (Bryan), son-in-law,...

Dec 22, 2020

Baltazar Bustos, de 52 años, amado Padre, fue llamado a su lugar de descanso eterno el 22 de diciembre de 2020. Entró en este mundo el 19 de enero de 1968 en Placeres Del Oro, GRO. El Sr. Bustos es sobrevivido por su esposa de veintinueve años, Irene Guillermo; hija Evelyn Macias; hija Josephine Bustos; padre Antonio Bustos; madre...

Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Louis F. Cannavale DDS, age 82, of Albuquerque, NM, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Dr. Cannavale was born on April 3, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, to Frank and Michelina Cannavale.

He received his Doctorate of Dentistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey on July 1, 1963. On November...

Dec 22, 2020

LARRY LEE COTTON, was born Monday, July 5, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His parents were Lincoln Cotton of Baton Rouge, LA and Hazel Shiplet Cotton of Porter, NM. Larry spent most of his life in Rio Rancho, NM. He joined the Navy in 1961 during the Vietnam War and served onboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Later in life, he...

Dec 22, 2020

Kenneth Reno Sansone, 67, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short but intense battle with ALS. Ken was born in Plainfield, NJ on Tuesday, February 19, 1953 to Reno and Theresa (LaManna) Sansone. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughters, Robin (Charles) Kurth,...

Dec 22, 2020

Carmen Loconto passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was the eldest of ten children born to Max and Guadalupe Cordova in Belen, NM. She was married twice, first to Eloy Gutierrez with whom she shared three children. In 1970 she married Jim Loconto with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 9, 2020. Carmen delighted...

Dec 21, 2020

Boualien Sivilai of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 21, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2020

Joan Elizabeth Collins Robertson, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will be buried in the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, January 7, 2021. A celebration of life will take place in May 2021. Born On May 27, 1924 in Beckley, West Virginia, Joan and her twin brother Cornelius were the...

Dec 21, 2020

Martin Montoya Ramirez January 3, 1932- December 21, 2020 Martin was the head of five generations. Martin Ramirez, 88, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Martin is survived by his wife, Virginia; three of his five children, Martin and wife Linda; Carmen Holder and husband William, and Dennis...

Dec 21, 2020

Robin Priscilla Allen, born Thursday, October 1,1959 in Espanola, NM. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Robin was a kind and caring soul who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved traveling and exploring new places with her husband. Her grandchildren were her universe and loved them deeply..she is survived by...

Dec 21, 2020

Jesus “Chuy” “Jesse” Dorado.

Jesus Dorado, age 61, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, entered eternal life on December 21, 2020. He is survived by his spouse, Pearl; daughter, Kimberly and Husband Gregory Wilder; sisters Dora Dorado of Las Cruces, Esther Dorado (Tio) of Mesquite, Elena Crothers of Moongate, Guadalupe Carbajal (Jimmy) of Anthony, Adela Fielder of Albuquerque,...

Dec 20, 2020

You'll Be There When I think back on these times, and the dreams we left behind, I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life. When I look back on these days, I look and see your face, you were right there for me. In my dreams, I'll always see you...

Dec 20, 2020

Silvia Gonzalez passed away on 20 December 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 73 years old. She was the daughter of Roberto and Maria Olga Gonzalez. She was the mother of Michael Lenaghan and Regina Lenaghan-Messick. She was the mother-in-law of Emieke Geldof. She was a devoted and loving Abuela to Kima and Kalia Lenaghan. It’s difficult to...

Dec 20, 2020

Mr. Xavier Castillo of Albuquerque, NM left this world to be reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus on December 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Lou Castillo and children Javier Castillo, Ruben Castillo and Mari Castillo; brother Enrique Castillo; sister Antonieta Briceno; numerous nieces and nephews and 9 grandchildren; numerous cousins including...

Dec 20, 2020

Joe Willie Purdy passed away at age 67 on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at 9:10 pm. He was born March 16th, 1953 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Frank Purdy and Maxacine Ford. His childhood nickname was Pete. He is survived by his Life Partner Donna; his father Frank; brothers, Chester and Tommy Watson; and sister Lattie Watson.

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Dec 20, 2020

Leona (Lee) Calderwood, Born Saturday, August 16, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas to her father, Anton C. Gloger; mother, Leona Nelson Gloger; and stepmother, Concepcion de la Garza-Gloger. A child of the depression, Lee was born in San Antonio, Texas. Her parents moved to Colorado where her mother received treatment for TB and as an infant Lee was placed...

Dec 20, 2020

Olivia Roybal (Barbara) Stover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Barbara was a successful businesswoman, partnering with her husband, Charles “Smokey” Stover in opening La Mesita Restaurant in 1951 and operating the same for 45 years. She was known throughout the Pojoaque Valley for her homemade pies and chocolate...

Dec 19, 2020

David Richards, 89, peacefully passed away in his home on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania and son to the late Milford and Elizabeth (Vaughn) Richards.

Dave graduated from West Pittston High School where he started his football legacy. An outstanding football player and athlete, Dave proceeded...

Dec 19, 2020

Sam Ashe, starting his next amazing journey. Dad loved traveling to new places around the world. He now has a free pass to travel for eternity... Samuel David Ashe, age 85, died suddenly on Saturday, December 19, 2020 with his precious friend Marina Barela by his side. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Goodie Ashe....

Dec 19, 2020

David Edward Wayham born in Carrollton, IL May 6th, 1929 went to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife, Dorothy Teel-Wayham on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  David earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois and went on to serve the Navy starting in 1947 for 25 year as a pilot and retired as Lieutenant Commander. ...