Obituaries

David Chavez

Feb 2, 2021

David Vega Chavez was born in Deming, NM August 16, 1947.  He is survived by his sister Lydia Soccoro Bickford and husband Dale, niece Ruth Collier, and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Hilaria Chavez. When David was eight years old the family moved to Albuquerque.  He graduated...

Martha (Roybal) Lujan

Feb 2, 2021

Martha Lujan Martha Lujan, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Martha was born on March 9, 1951. She was raised in Chamisal, a small town in northern New Mexico.  In 1967 she married her soulmate Albert Lujan and, a few years later they moved to Albuquerque to start their family. They had three children; Rodney, Tim and Janice.  ...

Donald Alan Oman

Feb 2, 2021

Donald Alan Oman, age 73, passed into heaven on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 with his wife by his side. He leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and a myriad of people who loved him dearly.

Don first worked for many years in aerospace but found his true calling as a middle school teacher for Albuquerque Public...

Susan Catherine Golder

Feb 1, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that the family announces the passing of Susan Catherine Golder, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Susan was born December 10, 1937, the daughter of Winifred and Howard Wright, and grew up in Rockville Centre, New York where she later married Thomas V. Golder...

Ola Roberta Roberta (Bauman) Hill

Feb 1, 2021

Ola R. Hill Ola R. Hill, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2021. Robbie, as she was affectionately called, was born on February 2, 1934, in Rolla, MO. Robbie married Alyan R. Hill in 1952 and it was a union that lasted sixty-three years until the death of her beloved Ray in...

Gilberte Richer

Feb 1, 2021

Gilberte Richer, age 99, passed away peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021.  She is survived by her daughter Vivian Richer, son Ron Richer, wife Terri and her granddaughter, Kelsey. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leo.  Cremation has taken place.

Gilberte’s family would like to express a special thanks to Heartland...

Mary Elizabeth Woods

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...

John Charzuk Jr.

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...

Maria Vigil

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);...

Benjamin Haynie

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...

Jimmie Dunbar Atkins Sr

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...

Debbie Ann Russell

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....

Jack Stephen Jones

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...

E. Judy Casaus

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...