Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

On February 15, 2021, our dad, Irwin S. Kern, passed away from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. He was 85 years old.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, became a Bar Mitzvah at 13, and went to Brooklyn College at the age of 16, having been advanced two grades. He fished in Jamaica Bay, got his...

Feb 15, 2021

Dorothy Winifred McKenzie, beloved mother, and friend to many, passed away on February 15, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 94. Born on August 21, 1926 in Timaru, New Zealand, Dorothy had a full and passionate life, achieving her goals and impacting many people along the way. Her social circle was...

Feb 15, 2021

Viola was born on Tuesday, October 23, 1928, to Jose De La Luz Sanchez and Henrietta Mary Sanchez.  Viola passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the age of 92.  Her life was simply, a love story. Our Mom lived her entire 92 years within a two-mile radius of where she was born, in the heart of the...

Feb 15, 2021

Gerald Williams (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 15, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jerry received a BS in math and a MS in computer science while serving in the Air Force.  He retired from service and went on to teach at TVI and work in a computer tech company.  But his favorite...

Feb 15, 2021

Tom "Speedy" Trujillo, age 75, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 15, 2021. He entered this world on September 25, 1945 in Gallup, NM, born to Prudencio and Victoriana Trujillo. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Percy Trujillo; daughter, Vickipauline Trujillo (Mark Herrera); son, Tom Harold (Sasha ...

Feb 14, 2021

Marion Gibbs Belcher was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Samuel and Sarah Gibbs on April 9, 1927. Marion passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Belcher. Marion worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Detroit and Los Angeles. Not long after marrying Willie on an Alaskan cruise,...

Feb 13, 2021

On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Raymond "Ray" William Hartley (Raymond Rosendo Sanchez), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76. Raymond entered this world on December 16, 1944 in Belen, NM, born to William Henry Hartley and Josefita Chavez. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, William, a Ball Turret Gunner in the Army...

Feb 13, 2021

Elvira Luisa Luna, 91, was born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama on June 15, 1929 and died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on February 13, 2021. Elvira was raised in a deeply faithful home. She attended Colegio de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, David, Panama where she further developed her lifelong, profound and unwavering faith in God, which sustained her...

Feb 13, 2021

Edward E. Vigil, Jr., (Eddie) 100, a longtime resident of Chama, NM, departed this life on February 13, 2021. He was born and raised in Ensenada, NM, one of nine children born to Eduardo Vigil, Sr. and Ignacita Martinez Vigil. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. Upon learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eddie...

Feb 13, 2021

Lucille H. Chavez, age 81, peacefully took our Lord’s hand and followed him into heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Lucille was born in Sena, NM on May 7, 1939 to Oliver and Rita Hern. Lucille lived in Sena most of her life but had moved to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho due to declining health.

She married...

Feb 13, 2021

Sharon Lee Christy Neely

Sharon Lee Christy Neely left this world to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13 2021.  She died in her sleep having dealt with Dementia for many months. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Catherine Christy as well as her sister, Caroline.

Sharon was...

Feb 12, 2021

Lt Col Vance A Hedin, age 81, resident of New Mexico since 1987, passed away on Friday, February, 12, 2021. He is survived by his spouse, Ofilia Hedin of Sandia Park; children, Kristin Hedin, Karlin Hedin, Maxwell Hedin-Page,Kurt Hedin, 9 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Lt Col Hedin was preceded in death by his parents,...

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...