Obituaries

Geraldine Albright

Mar 12, 2025

Geraldine Cathy Albright, age 76 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away March 12th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Geri was born January 23rd, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to John Kepchar and Ernestine Kepchar. Geri graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1967, then went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Park College and a Masters Degree...

Ramon Lovato

Mar 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Ramon "Ray" Lovato, who peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 84. A devoted husband he has now been reunited with his most beloved wife Lucy. A loving father, cherished grandfather and loyal friend, Ray leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and...

Samuel Pantoja

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sammy D. Pantoja, a man whose presence was not just a part of our lives but a part of who we all became in a line of many generations. He left us on March 11th, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...

Michael Creedon

Mar 11, 2025

Michael J. Creedon, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 11th after a full 80 years of life. Mike spent 26 years in the Air Force as a Security Policeman, was a Vietnam Veteran, and retired as a Colonel in 1992. He also had a successful second career as a branch manager for Pinkerton/Securitas.

Mike was an avid tennis player, skier,...

Ronald Smith

Mar 10, 2025

Ronald Roy Smith, 89 years of age, formerly of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care in Albuquerque. Ron was born April 7, 1935, in St. Edward, Nebraska, the older of two sons born to Roy Lingle and Lillie Mae (Skanderup)Smith. He received his education from St. Edward Public...

Mark Randolph Welch

Mar 10, 2025

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Randolph Welch of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Mark's adventurous life of living on six continents began when he was born on March 23, 1939 in Chuquicamata, Chile, South America to John Robert and Aileen Doris (Russell) Welch, where his father was a mining engineer, and his sister,...

Sara Saiz

Mar 10, 2025

With saddened hearts, a beautiful angel on earth, Sara Saiz was called home by our heavenly Father on March 10, 2025. Sara was 37, born on February 15, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM to her mother, Jeanette Saiz, and father, Fidel Saiz Jr.

Sara was known to be the social butterfly and also a drama queen (DQ) for short. She graduated from...

Gerald Malloy

Mar 10, 2025

Gerald Malloy, 87, passed away on March 10, 2025. He will be laid to rest at B'nai Israel Cemetery.

Mary Louise Yule Tatman

Mar 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our beloved mom, Mary Louise Yule Tatman, on March 8th, 2025, in her home in Rio Rancho. Mary was born April 6th, 1940, in Santa Barbara, California.

As the heir of the founders of B.F. Goodrich Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She loved to care for others. That...

Genaro Reneau

Mar 8, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden and untimely passing of Genaro Reneau on March 8, 2025, at just 33 years old. Genaro was born in Albuquerque on September 29, 1991, but lived in both Texas and California growing up. A resident of Bernalillo, NM, Genaro was a light in the lives of all who knew...

Donald S. Hendricks

Mar 8, 2025

Donald Sanford Hendricks was born October 12, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio and passed away on March 8, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He loved calling himself a Buckeye and a "Hoopie". His parents, Sanford and Elfrieda, raised him in Weirton, West Virginia. Don was always quick to express his great love and respect for them and his appreciation of being...

Nancy N. Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Nancy Nottingham Smith was born in Hartford City, IN on March 25, 1939. On July 16, 1967, she married Melvyn Arthur Smith in Taber Alberta, Canada. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She spent 30 years working for the Albuquerque Public Library. In her leisure time she loved to travel, river raft,...

Lawrence Bandoni

Mar 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bandoni, who left us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, June 11th, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM.

Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, survived by Linda Bandoni, spouse of 55 years; children, Keith Bandoni, Lenae MacPhail, husband, Kevin, and...

Karen Ann Sargent

Mar 8, 2025

Karen Ann Sargent, 88 years old, was born on November 14, 1936 in Waterville, Kansas, six years after her sister Pat. She spent her formative years in Waterville, Kansas where her father owned and ran a small business and her mother worked for a dentist.

Karen was a very social person and told stories of how she would often be scolded...

Mary Naranjo

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo

With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo, who peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Mary dedicated much of her time to supporting her community, serving in various...

Jean Kirkpatrick

Mar 8, 2025

Jean Kirkpatrick, beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8th. Jean was born in Lubbock, Texas November 16th, 1941 to J.C. and Elsie Haley, being the youngest of their three daughters. Jean moved to Albuquerque with her family as a child where she resided until her death. She graduated from Sandia High School and later went...

Randy Noah

Mar 7, 2025

Randy Noah, age 73, passed away on March 7, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born to Joseph and Rita Noah in Webster Groves, MO. He lived there until attending Arizona State University and Beloit College earning a BA degree and Northern Illinois University earning a MA degree in Anthropology.

Randy called Albuquerque home since 1977....

Joseph M. Weishaupt

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph (Joe) M. Weishaupt, age 98, was called to his eternal home on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Joseph was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on September 5th, 1926, to Joseph and Chlio Weishaupt.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Kane Weishaupt; his parents, Joseph and Chlio Weishaupt; his sister, Louise Weishaupt, and twin brothers, Danny and Dick...

Henry Guenther

Mar 7, 2025

Henry Guenther, aged 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on March 7th, 2025 at his home in Albuquerque, NM.

Henry was born on May 3rd, 1950 in Nashville, TN to Paul and Henrietta Guenther. A graduate of Alton Senior High, class of 1968, Henry went on to study English at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. There, he met his future...

Thomas Crawley

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Thomas V. Crawley passed suddenly on March 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, son, stepfather, grandfather and a cherished friend to MANY. He was a treasured only son to his mother Ann. He was loved deeply by his wife Consuelo, his step children Ashley, Jaymee and Michael. He was adored by...