November 25, 2020

My sister, Virginia Lucile Davis, 84, died following a three-week illness in Albuquerque, NM, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  Virginia was born at Wilson, Kansas on Thursday, February 13, 1936.  She loved school and received a BS from Kansas State University in 1958 and an MA in English from Missouri University in 1966. While at Kansas State, Virginia met...

November 24, 2020

Aaron Joel Rodgers died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born in Albuquerque on June 15, 1959 and lived his entire life in the Albuquerque area.  He graduated from Highland High School in 1977.  He was married to Katherine Rose (Naranjo) Rodgers for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife and three...

November 24, 2020

Rita Ann Leahy Lanier, the only child of Ann and Sylvester Leahy, was born September 27, 1923 in Cleveland, OH.  While her 7 childhood years in Ohio included memories of family, camping, and a special bond with her mother, it was the following 90 years in Albuquerque that provided most of her legacy.

While volunteering...

November 24, 2020

Paul John Hurford, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at home in Corrales, NM, after a long illness. Paul is survived by life partner, Gayle Gentry; son Daniel Thomas Hurford; close friend, Lara Simon; cousins, Pat (Sid) Hobbs and Robert (Virginia) Bussey. He was preceded by his father, Daniel Hugh Hurford; mother, Mary Eunice (Tully) Hurford; brother,...

November 24, 2020

Larry David Janssen Ret. Major USAF Larry David Janssen was born at home in Fairmont, OK, April 19, 1932 to Herbert and Edna (Helberg) Janssen. Larry was the 4th of 6 children born to them. It was during the Great Depression. Times were hard, but this family like many others of those days, were hard...

November 24, 2020

W. Robert “Bob” Boland who died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM was born September 11, 1937 to Willard Roy Boland and Mary Pauline Mitchell Boland, in Winter Haven, Florida.

He earned his B.S. at Davidson College in North Carolina.  His professional life was especially interesting.  After graduating from Davidson, he was employed...

November 24, 2020

Willard Hager, 88, a long-time resident of Tijeras, NM died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Willie, a retired plumber/pipefitter, had been an avid horse rider, and hunter. He was a member of Bernalillo County Sherriff’s Posse for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He has longed to see his Lord,...

November 24, 2020

Mario Burgarello, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, was born to Joseph and Sally Burgarello on March 24, 1935, in Villa Franca, Sicily. He came to the United States at the age of 14 and traveled back to Sicily to marry the love of his life, Antonina “Mrs. B” Burgarello. They moved to Queens, New York where...

November 23, 2020

Eyen Grao, 83, dedicated mother and beloved wife, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.

Eyen was known for her sunny disposition and beautiful spirit. She had a "joie de vivre" that brought a smile to anybody that she came in contact with. She loved to cook and entertain, and her door was always open to receive company...

November 23, 2020

Gladys Faith Paquin-Sanchez, 84, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place up in Heaven on Wednesday, November 23, 2020. She entered this world on Friday, October 16, 1936 in Rehoboth, NM, born to Dwight and Adeline Paquin. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lent; son, Andrew Padilla; and spouse, Elliott Sanchez, Sr. A...

November 23, 2020

Bonnie Louise Bachar, 62, from Edgewood, NM passed away on November 23rd, 2020. Bonnie returned to her heavenly father where she was greeted with open arms from her parents, Rosanna and Vernon Latham.

Bonnie was born on June 3rd, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM. She was the daughter of Rosanna Claire Latham and Vernon James Latham.  She is...

November 23, 2020

Dora Tweedy-Gammon, age 99, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, November 23, 2020. She entered this world on March 18, 1921 in Duncan, OK, born to James and Hattie Qualls. She is survived by her daughter, Lesa Sprinkle; son-in-law, Allen Sprinkle; son, Gary Medcalf; stepson, Robert Tweedy Jr. and wife, Beulah; and step grandchild,...

November 23, 2020

Edward John Murzyn, 91, of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2020. Ed was one of eight children, born and raised in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. He was preceded by his father Albert; mother Barbara; sisters Rose Mason and Ann Klis; and brothers John, Stan, Joseph, and Donald. Ed is survived by Carol Patricia...

November 23, 2020

Maxine "Max" Cowton, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born in Audubon, IA, to Louis and Maxine Cowton on March 17, 1934. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in physical education and social studies and earned a master’s degree from University of New Mexico in...

November 23, 2020

Edwin H. Caplan, age 94, loving husband and father, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Ed and his wife Ramona moved to Albuquerque in 1967. They were married for 71 years. Ramona passed away in May 2020. Ed is survived by his children, Gary, Dennis and wife Laura, Jeffrey and wife Lorencia, and Nancy and husband Dieter; his grandchildren,...

November 23, 2020

ZEVE, Adelina Castillo, 94, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Adelina was a native of Albuquerque, born to Amarante and Josephine Castillo. She is survived by her son, Zachary Zeve of Albuquerque. Adelina was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Zeve. She will be laid to rest alongside Bernard privately at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery...

November 22, 2020

Boots passed away in November from brain seizure complications and is now in peace.

He is survived by his son Robert Baca.

Boots was born in Raton, NM and always loved the Land of Enchantment.  Boots was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point and served in the US Army.  He...

November 22, 2020

Ross Billie Herbert, 90 years old, born in Naschitti, New Mexico. He passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.

Ross was drafted into the Army and served in active duty from 1947 to 1951.  He served overseas in Korea during this time. He was discharged...

November 22, 2020

Shirley Morgan, age 74, was called home Sunday, November 22, 2020, to be with the Lord Jesus. She is reunited with all her brothers and sisters, mother and father, and husband. She is survived by her only son, MB Morgan; and special nieces, Anita Romero, and Lucia Romero-Davis and Lucia's children, Dakota and Sara. In lieu of flowers, please...

November 21, 2020

Ranae Lynn Terhune, age 57, of Albuquerque, NM unexpectedly and very peacefully went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020. She passed away from a major cardiac failure due to a rupture of a previously unknown aneurysm. Her husband was with her.

Ranae is survived by her loving husband, Mark Terhune; son, Brandon Terhune...