Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Dale J. Owen, 64, was born Friday, September 28, 1956 in Santa Fe NM, to his late Mother Ruby Owen and Father Alex A. Owen Sr. He his survived by his Loving and Beautiful wife Tamara Owen; son, Alex J. Owen; son Joshua D.Owen; and his sister, Adel Balesh. Dale is preceded in death by his parents; Alex A....

Dec 5, 2020

Lois Evelyn Detwiler, 89, died on December 5, 2020.

Lois was born on March 29, 1931 to L.Edgar Detwiler and Evelyn Madeline Detwiler (maiden name, Platt) of New York City. Her mother later married to Dr. Ritter Amsel. Lois's early childhood was spent in NYC, with summers on Long Island and visits to Jones Beach. Later, her...

Dec 5, 2020

Margaret Eileen (Long) Brunkenhoefer , 77, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico due to complications from recently diagnosed Leukemia. A virtual service will be held at a future date still TBD. Margaret was born in Beeville, Texas, Thursday, August 26, 1943 and moved to Alice, Texas as a young girl. She graduated from...

Dec 5, 2020

Viola Suazo passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Parrish Suazo.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph Suazo; daughters, Denise Montana (Scott), Keila Suazo; grandchildren, Jeremy Montana (Nicole), Hilary Hirshouer (James), Eddie Montana; and many relatives and friends.

Rosary will...

Dec 4, 2020

Gilbert Eloy Alires Gilbert Eloy Alires, 89 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020. Gilbert was born January 17, 1931 in Leadville, Colorado to Eloy and Eloisa Alires and where he attended Catholic school as a boy. Gilbert was one of seventeen siblings that made him resourceful and self-sufficient....

Dec 4, 2020

Donald Riley Robb, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, grandpa-great, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at home into the arms of his Savior on December 4, 2020.He was the happiest with his family and he influenced the lives of each of them and others by his strong, quiet faith, his unwavering kindness and positivity, and his...

Dec 4, 2020

Alfred Trujillo Sanchez, a resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 after a strong battle with cancer, comforted by his wife of over 50 years and immediate family. Alfred was born in Belen, NM on Tuesday, February 27, 1951, to Carman and Elfego Sanchez.

Alfred is survived by his devoted and...

Dec 4, 2020

Elizabeth Louise (“Betty” to everyone) McDonald was born on February 1, 1923 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to Leah and John Meyer. She passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 97, the last of the Meyers’ seven children.

Her family had moved to New Mexico in 1934, and while at Santa...

Dec 4, 2020

The Reverend Franklin Frederick “Fred” Johnson Sr., son of Albuquerque Police Deputy Chief M. Fred Johnson and Vera Juanita (Carpenter) Johnson born Friday, April 17, 1942. Fred peacefully passed away in his home Friday, December 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Evelyn (Hampton) Johnson; sisters, Beverly Lurean McDargh, and Pearl Marie Wheelis; sons,...

Dec 4, 2020

DAUP-Donald, age 89, left this earth peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Don was born in Richfield, Nebraska to John and Clara Mae Daup. Don and his bride Ruth made Ralston, NE their home until 1995 when they relocated to Albuquerque, NM. After Ruth’s passing in 2008, Don spent several years in Gothenburg, NE until returning...

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph Anthony Frias, 49, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Frias, brothers Michael and Steven Frias, sisters Maria (Phillip) Daw and Denise Frias, nephews: Seth, Elias, Malachi and Zebadiah Daw, and Isaiah Frias; nieces: Kateri and Angellisa, Sapphire, Opal, and Onyx Daw and Eliana Frias. He was preceded in death...

Dec 2, 2020

Lydia Sandoval was born in Vaughn, New Mexico, August 6, 1940 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Lydia helped raise her wonderful family and her compassionate heart led her to a career working at Casa Maria's alzheimer's care. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents, Blas...

Dec 1, 2020

BERTRAM, MARILYN S, 82, resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Our loving mother is survived by her son, Charles A. Bertram; daughter, Laura West; daughter, Melissa Bertram; granddaughter, Amber West; and sister, Jean Bailey. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Bertram. Marilyn was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved...

Dec 1, 2020

COL James Barnum Robinson Jr. US Army, (Retired), 89, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. “Facing the end, I’m sad at ‘leaving the party’ ” was a favorite saying of his as he neared the end of a truly marvelous life.

Born September 26, 1931 in Savannah, GA, Jim was the first-born son...

Dec 1, 2020

Emma Frances “Fran” Arndell who would have been 94 on January 8th, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

She was born in 1927 in Cleaton, Muhlenberg County, KY, to Jess Franklin and Maggie Lou (Carnell) Vincent.  She married James Crews Arndell on October 5, 1947 and moved to Elkton, Todd...

Dec 1, 2020

Marlyn W. Sterk, age 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Marlyn is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years. Marlyn is also survived by his children, Todd and wife Rosa, Troy and wife Meredith, and Dawn and husband Tim Harrington; and grandchildren, Ryan (Amber), Kaitlyn (Matt), Amber (Reilly), Amanda (Robby), Kyle...

Dec 1, 2020

Crawford H. Lydle III passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was a wonderful friend and mentor to many.  Crawford served in the US Marine corps for 6 years including tours in Viet Nam and Rota, Spain.  After his discharge he joined the University of California Police Force attaining the rank...

Nov 30, 2020

Richard Westphal died peacefully at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, November 30, 2020.

He is survived by his children, Mary Katherine (Roger) Wolverton, Susan Kjell (Richard Yochem) and Patricia Robertson; grandchildren, Katherine (Emmett) DeGuvera, and Stephanie Robertson; and great grandchildren, Harper and Emmett DeGuvera. He will be missed by his long-time caregivers, Dottie and...

Nov 30, 2020

Shirley Esther Wilson, a beloved lady of faith and grace peacefully passed away in Albuquerque on Monday, November 30, 2020. Shirley was a lovingly devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, friend, and mentor. Besides being a dedicated homemaker, she was also a loyal Sears retiree.

She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 21, 1928. After her...

Nov 29, 2020

Jane Buckley, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died Sunday, November 29, 2020.

She is survived by her sister, Ruth Ecker, of Albuquerque, and many cousins and family in Christ Jesus, their children and grandchildren to whom she will forever be Nana Jane! She graduated from Nyack Bible College in 1952 and was a director in...