Jan 15, 2020

Paula Lynn Zaleski ‘PZ’ Dougherty, age 71, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Dougherty Hatch (husband, Michael); granddaughter, Eleanor; and beloved Doberman, Kai.

Paula lived life with an adventurous spirit, always seeking out new experiences and travel, new people to meet, or new hobbies to enjoy....

Jan 15, 2020

Charles Larry Gantt of Albuquerque, NM, born Friday, September 7, 1945 died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 74.  Born in Jasper, AL at home.

Larry is preceded by his parents, Royce & Fannie Gantt; brother, Bobby Gantt; sister, Virginia Alvis; nephew, Kenny Alvis and niece, Danielle Alvis.

Larry...

Jan 14, 2020

Jane Beeman, 107, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a long and productive life that spanned seeing horse and buggy days to men on the moon and more. Her memories of the depression days as a young woman gave rare insight to circumstances that seem impossible to those who only have read of...

Jan 14, 2020

David Collin Hennie, 41, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14, 2020.

He is survived by his parents, David and Susan Hennie; his children, Kamryn, Danielle and Tatum Hennie and their mother, Monica Hennie; his sister, Jeanette Alvstad and husband Cody; his grandparents, gramps and grandma Jeanette and grandma Fay; and many other relatives and friends.

Jan 13, 2020

Ray Ross Summersgill passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the age of 99 in Albuquerque, NM.  A lifelong New Mexico resident, Ray was born on December 31, 1920 in Roswell. Ray joined the Army in 1939, and in 1942 married his wife, Betty Jo Fales, while serving at Fort Knox.  Upon his discharge in 1945, Ray and...

Jan 13, 2020

Surrounded by her children, Eva Marie Martinez, 94 passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, January 13, 2020. Eva was born Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Alamosa, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, George Martinez; her mother, Sinferosa “Millie” Pacheco; her father, Steve; and stepmother, Melinda Medina; her...

Jan 12, 2020

Haskel Everett Wright Sr, 92, was born in Glenwood, Arkansas and died Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by daughter, Jayma Wright Conway and son, Haskel Everett Wright Jr. and wife Cynthia; grandchildren, Curtis Moreland and wife Sophia, Gaeli Moreland and fiancé Ray Salazar, Alex Conway, Sarah Alberts and husband...

Jan 12, 2020

Shirley ‘Shirl’ Ray Hieatt was born in Mt. Olivet, KY Friday, May 17, 1935, and passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM.  Shirl enlisted in the Air Force soon after high school and trained to become an Air Traffic Controller (ATC).  The Air Force gave him the opportunity to live in Greenland, Iceland and other stations...

Jan 12, 2020

Abel De Vargas Sr. born Wednesday, August 4, 1926 in Chimayo, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born in Chimayo, NM but resided in Albuquerque for many years. Abel was born to Ezequiel Vargas and Juanita De Aguero and was the eldest of ten children; six sisters, three brothers. Abel was...

Jan 12, 2020

Luis Saiz, 91, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 to enter the golden gates of Heaven and join all those he lost and loved, including his beautiful daughter, Gloria.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 72 years and family.

Luis was born on Sunday,July 15, 1928 in San Acacia,...

Jan 11, 2020

Juanita (Nita) L. Huggins Burke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. Nita was born in Shawnee, OK on August 9, 1924. She married Johnnie Burke on July 21, 1943 in Dumas, TX, and they moved to Ruidoso Downs in 1959. Nita was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful friend loved by all...

Jan 11, 2020

Stephen Desmond, age 69, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He entered this world on August 26, 1950, in Milton, MA, born to Richard and Ruth Desmond. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Mark. He is survived by his son, Sean Desmond; daughter-in-law, Kelli;...

Jan 11, 2020

Avis Trujillo, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, having just turned 96 the previous day, at Brookdale Place of Albuquerque.

Born in 1924 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, her family moved to East Texas around 1930.  Avis met Theodore (Ted) Trujillo when she was working in Dallas.  He saw her riding her...

Jan 11, 2020

Richard G. Kifer, 86, husband, father, grandfather, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

He served in the United States Air Force, followed by a 40-year career in the retail business.  He enjoyed spending time with his church dinner group and working with the Commemorative Air Force.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jan 11, 2020

Josephine Geronimo Johannes passed into God’s hands surrounded by family, and friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 11, 2020. She was 94 years young!

Josephine was born on August 7, 1925. She grew up in Jamaica, NY in the loving, extended-family home of her parents, Madeline and Raphael Geronimo, and her four sisters and one brother...

Jan 10, 2020

Retired U.S. Army Major Bill Joseph Helwig, age 78, passed away peacefully at his La Vida Llena home Friday, January 10, 2020. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Harry Helwig; and his sister, Barbara. Bill is survived by dear friend and “sister,” Sandy Cody; friend and “brother,” Rick Draker; and cousins, Bronwen Crothers, Alice Harmon...

Jan 10, 2020

Rosalie (Lee) Mildred Sokolov, age 94, beloved wife, mother, nana and sister, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Born Rosalie Rose in Detroit, MI to Dorothy Cantor and David Rose, she moved with her family to New York as a teen. Prior to moving to Albuquerque in 1986, Lee lived with her husband, Lionel Sokolov, in...

Jan 10, 2020

Julian Yerbich, 91 our family’s rock passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.  Julian was a hero to his family, and they will miss him joking and teasing them.  He was involved in several sports, such as boxing, basketball, and played minor league baseball.  He is survived by his daughter, LeeAnn Gibbs; sons in law, David Gibbs and Milt Cumiford;...

Jan 10, 2020

Donato Sanchez, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Bernalillo, NM on Friday, January 10, 2020. Donato is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 69 years; seven children, Louis, Tom, Cathy, Beatrice, Priscilla, Anna, and Celia; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio and Cecelia Sanchez; three grandsons, Juan...

Jan 9, 2020

Grace Brawner was welcomed by the Lord into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Mom was preceded in death by her father, Anselmo Rael; her mother, Adela Rael; her brother, Eddie Rael; and sister, Clorie Chavez. Grace is survived by her husband, Gilo Lopez; two children, Kim Torres (husband Tito Torres) and...