With profound sadness, we share the passing of Marika Woltil Starrett, on January 17, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Marika was born on June 18, 1979, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Richard and Tina Woltil. She grew up in Apple Valley, California, where she swam competitively on the local swim team and was determined to own an American Girl doll-an early...
Anne Marie Irete, age 87, of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Beehive of Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Anne was preceded in death by her grandson, Cody "Joe" Eifert and her brother-in-law, Robert "Bobby" Curtis.
Anne is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ross Blankinship; her sister, Judith...
Daniel Leroy Crosley passed away on the morning of January 16th. He fallows his father Leland Leroy Crosley. Daniel is survived by his wife Ann Crosley, son Jesse Crosley, daughter Danielle Crosley, sister Tracy Crosley, and mother Shizue Crosley. Dan was a fan of fast cars, soft rock, food ( he really liked to eat), and family time. He was...
Dora H. Gomez joined her loving husband, George E. Gomez, and her parents, Feliciano and Helen R. Herrera, in heaven on Thursday, January 16, 2025. She was born in Las Vegas, NM, on August 18, 1950, and was raised on her family's farm in Cleveland, NM.
Dora is survived by her son, Erik Jayson Gomez of Albuquerque, whom she cherished as...
JoeAnne Mack, 90, of Rio Rancho, N.M. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born April 6, 1934 in Magdalena, N.M. to Cecil and Lorene Gray. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years. She is survived by her son, Marty Mack, daughter-in-law Jennifer Mauney, of Albuquerque, daughter, Kellie (Missie) Mack-Jones and son-in-law Chad Jones...
Mark Robin Kozemchak peacefully departed on January 16th, 2025. A beloved father, husband, brother, and son, Mark was 66 years old.
Born October 31, 1958, in Latrobe, PA to William and Patricia Kozemchak, Mark was the 3rd of their seven children: Sheri, Karen, Jeff, Brian, Ken, and Lori. He graduated from Derry Area Senior Highschool in 1977.
Mark was a proud Nittany...
Bertram (Bert) Henry Benedick passed away January 16, 2025. His beautiful and talented artist-wife, Mary, and his parents, Lennah and Joseph, preceded him. His son, Herbert and daughter, Cody, and four granddaughters, one grandson and six great grandchildren survive him. Bert was active in AARP as Volunteer Manager of the AARP Albuquerque Information Center and was the first Volunteer Manage...
Deana Diane Gruner was born April 7, 1940 in Windsor, Colorado to Grace May and Leonard Hardwicke Roberts. On January 15, 2025 she joined her parents, her younger brother GK and husband Michael Gruner in heaven.
As a young girl, Diane had fond memories of catching and rescuing tadpoles from puddles and fishing with her brother. Sunday dinners at her grandparents'...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Louie R. Gutierrez who died on January 15th, 2025 at the age of 57. He is survived by his wife, Michele Gutierrez; his daughter, Marissa Gutierrez; father-in-law, Fred Anaya and wife, Sandra Anaya; his brother, Patrick Gutierrez and wife, Fonceal Gutierrez and daughters, Rebekah and Hannah Gutierrez;...
Helen Treat, age 91, mother of six and a pastor's wife, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Helen was a great pastor's wife, her soprano voice blended in the choirs at the many United Methodist churches in New Mexico and west Texas, where her husband, Carl Treat pastored. She left her mark on many of those communities...
Viola Vigil Hininger
03/11/1930 - 01/15/2025
Passed peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones. Born in Alamosa, CO to Agapita Ortega Vigil and Filbert Vigil Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband Wendell Wayne Hininger, daughter Patti R. Gioia, grandsons Nicholas W. C'de Baca and Gregory K. Burns. She is survived by her son James R. Hininger of...
Patricia Pine Dunkeson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1944 in Albuquerque, Pat was the eldest of three daughters. Her life was a testament to kindness, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Patricia grew up in New...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce William “Bill” Gilbert Brinson, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 14, 2025. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Bill was born on July 27, 1956, in Victorville, California, to Harry and Mitsuyo Brinson. Growing up in a military family, Bill’s early years...
Pauline Grace Baca Garcia, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born on January 25, 1938, in Belen, New Mexico, to Elfego and Florela Baca, Pauline graduated from Belen High School where she was an active student, serving as class president and cheerleader.
Her upbringing, as the daughter of a seamstress and Chief of Police,...
Georgia Maez passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her son, John Thomas Maez; her father, Jose Muniz; and her mother, Elsie Muniz. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Maez; son, David Maez; granddaughter, Alexandra Rivera, and husband, Michael; grandson, Anthony Joseph Maez and partner, Erica; great-granddaughters, Sophie, Ella, and Bonnie; brothers, Jerry...
Laura "Nini" Hernandez, 73, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, NM the daughter to Rupert Marquez and Grace Cardenas, wife to David Chavez.
Laura dedicated 20 years of service to Presbyterian Hospital where she was known for her hard work and compassion
Laura cherished her personal life. She...
Matthew John Mckenney, born April 17, 2019, was the epitome of everything good in the world. He was always happy even when encountering sadness that his genuine innocence protected him from. Chu, as Garrett and his family called him, was always smiling and loving. He greeted his family and friends with the biggest hugs you've ever gotten and a sincere...
Annelle T King passed away on Jan. 13,2025, in Albuquerque. 'Nell' was born on June 22,1934, in Throop, PA, to George and Anna Boyer the last of ten children. Her parents had emigrated from Poland in the first decade of the 20th century. She married James E King Sr in 1953, when both were in the US Air Force, living...
Elizabeth MacKenzie, age 64, passed away at home, in the state of grace, having received the apostolic blessings and last rites of Holy Mother Church, in the Town of Bernalillo, New Mexico, in the early hours of Monday, January 13, 2025, on the Octave Day of the Epiphany.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by grandparents, Joseph Villere and Zelia Leger Duplechain,...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Swartz. Bill passed away at home on Monday, January 13th, 2025, at the age of 81, less than a week after his beloved wife, Cherry. Bill and Cherry's joint memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. For those not able...