Obituaries

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,...

Feb 5, 2021

Maurice Seelinger

When someone has lived almost one-hundred years, how does one summarize the experiences and achievements of such a rich and full life in one short page?  This task is made all the more difficult especially when one considers not only my Dad’s history, but also how his history intertwined with that of his wife and...

Feb 5, 2021

Antonio Joseph (Tony) Bandoni, Jr. born November 19, 1932 passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Bandoni; children, Steven R. Bandoni and Gina Louise Bandoni (partner Peggy Lowe); five grandchildren, Uneik Ferrel, Dane Bandoni, Aaron and Kendal Paul (wife Destinie), and Michael Bandoni; two great-grandchildren, Rikar and Venn Ferrel; daughter-in-law, Amelia...

Feb 5, 2021

Timothy K. Leatherman, 55, of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 5, 2021.  Tim was born in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, October 5, 1965 to Sharon Payne (Rainwater) and Harvey Leatherman. Tim is survived by,  Jordan Riebel (Leatherman)(daughter); Sharon Payne (mother) and her spouse Bob Payne; Darrel Leatherman (brother); and Tom Payne (step-brother). Tim was predeceased by his...

Feb 4, 2021

Victor Manuel Quinones was called home to the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 after a long battle with covid. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Victor also known as Chapo was born in Suaz de Abajo, Durango Mexico on July 27, 1959.  He married Adriana Quinones in 1986. He is preceded in death by...

Feb 4, 2021

On February 4, 2021, Sergeant First Class Roy F. Tachias, United States Army Retired, went home to be with the Lord.  Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Maxemiliano and Erlinda Tachias, his brothers Max, Rudy, and Charlie Tachias, and his sisters Lydia Tachias and Elsie Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Ramoncita, his brother Arnold Tachias,...

Feb 4, 2021

Maxine Joyce Melbourne, 83, passed away peacefully at home after being surrounded by all of her family on Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Maxine was born on Friday, February 12, 1937 to John T.  and Effie Snyder Dunning in Dove Creek, Colorado.  She grew up in Southern Colorado and moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where she met the love of...

Feb 4, 2021

Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and nephew, Tracy A. Fowler passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 51. Tracy was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 18, 1969.  In 1973 he moved to Berkley, CA with his parents and then to Los Alamos, NM in 1975.  On February 15, 1978 Tracy...

Feb 3, 2021

Geraldine “Gerry” Joanne Kelble Caraveo, age 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at The Retreat in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She would have been 92, on February 26, 2021.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Joseph Caraveo, and her son, Raymond William Caraveo (Bonnie Wheat)....