Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Edward Leonard Looker, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Paul E. Kightllinger and Beatrice Ace Kightlinger on Sunday, March 3, 1946. When he was 7, his father passed away at the age of 20 he changed his last name to Looker after his beloved stepfather William “Bill” Looker. Edward...

Nov 25, 2019

Jimmie Lee Adams, 87, died Monday, November 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rita; children, Raymond Adams and wife Beth, Rebecca Smith and husband John, James Adams, and Jeff Adams and wife Marsha; brother, George Adams and wife Norma Jean; grandchildren, Carrie Bettenger and husband Scott, Jason Adams and wife Lisa, Michael Smith and...

Nov 24, 2019

Frances M. Smith was born to Joe and Viola Hunt on Thursday, February 4, 1932, in McGehee Arkansas. She married the love of her life, Reverend Patrick Smith, on September 7, 1952. Throughout all of Frances’s and Reverend Patrick’s travels, they settled in Albuquerque in 1964, where they built their life. Frances was surrounded by friends in her home...

Nov 24, 2019

Catharine Lenz of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 24, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 24, 2019

Norma Jean Houston, the sweetest soul to race walk the streets of the Land of Enchantment, passed away at age 93. Norma was born on Saturday, February 20, 1926, in Montrose, Colorado, to her adoring parents, Elmer H. Orr and Mona Alberta Dearing Orr. After graduating from Montrose High School in 1944, she worked as a bookkeeper at a...

Nov 24, 2019

Albert Gonzalez, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He entered this world on Tuesday, May 11, 1943, in Dawson, NM, and was born to Gregorio and Martha Gonzalez.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gregorio Jesus Gonzalez; mother, Martha Gonzalez; and brother, Felix Gonzalez.

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Nov 24, 2019

Kenneth Ray Wilson, 92, passed away peacefully the morning of November 24, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Hepzibah, WV September 10, 1927 to Kenna Wilson and Stella Vernon Wilson. He graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1945 and graduated from West Virginia University and Kansas State University with a master’s degree in Agriculture. He worked...

Nov 24, 2019

Perea, Eppie Eppie Perea was surrounded by his family when he peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1930 in Contreras, NM to Jose and Sofia Perea. He is survived by his daughters, Jeannette Perea, and Charles, and Karen Perea; sons, Patrick Perea and Lori, Kristopher Perea and...

Nov 23, 2019

Jose Antonio Rodriguez April 5, 1937 - November 23, 2019 Jose was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Francesca (Panchita) Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife, Tomasita; his daughters, Yolanda Medrano (Steve) and LaVern Rodriguez. He is...

Nov 23, 2019

William Francis Gamberale, the son of William A. and Rose Gamberale, was born on May 5, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the age of 88 in the presence of his wife and children.

Bill spent his youth in Pittsburgh, PA. While attending high school, he...

Nov 23, 2019

Barbara Louise Harbour, age 83, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She entered this world on November 27, 1935, in San Francisco, CA, born to Chic and Olga (Shuteroff) Stewart. She is survived by her brother, Harry Muehlman of Hayden, Idaho; daughter, Eileen Cook of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Steven Harbour...

Nov 22, 2019

Bernice M. Blevins, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, November 22, 2019, in Albuquerque, NM with her daughter Debbie and grandson Alejandro by her side. She entered this world in 1934 on a snowy Christmas Day in Antonito, CO, born to Candido Martinez and Manuelita Medina-Martinez and was...

Nov 22, 2019

Ernestine Chavez-Lucero was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 22, 2019.  She was born on July 30, 1961 in Las Cruces, NM.  Ernestine moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico to start her career in state government and raise her three beautiful children Desiree, Myles and Niomi.  Ernestine had a long career at the...

Nov 22, 2019

Doris Jean (Wolf) Brass passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, at the age of 91. Doris was born in Majors County, OK on Wednesday, February 29, 1928, to Ferris and Gladys Wolf. Her family moved to Dodge City, KS where she spent her childhood. She often recounted the story of the 1939 world premiere of the movie “Dodge City”,...

Nov 22, 2019

Horacio “Shina” Sanchez, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; sons, Chester and Bernie; his parents, Juan and Clarita Sanchez. Shina is survived by his son, Randy (Kathy) and family; sister, Lita Garcia and family; his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; niece, Bunny O’Brien and family; niece, Liz Espinosa;...

Nov 21, 2019

Died quickly and peacefully at home on Thursday, November 21, 2019 after an intense and unexpected battle with Stage 4 cancer.

She is survived by her boyfriend, Stephen Byrdsong; her mother, Rosanne Licata; three aunts, Mary Licata, Margarita Coyne, and Ann Goff; five uncles, James, Michael, John, William, and Brian Licata; her grand-uncle, William Licata; ...

Nov 21, 2019

Lucinda Ann (Knepper) Shellenberger, age 85, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Cindy was born on Friday, May 18, 1934, in Altoona, PA, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1978. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ada Knepper; brother, Joseph Knepper; son-in-law,...

Nov 21, 2019

On November 21, 2019, Karl Anthony Kelsey, 59, beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend went to his eternal resting place. He entered this world in Gallup, NM, born to Ronald and Maura Kelsey who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers and spouses, Keith and Janelle, Kevin and Regi, Ken and Joni; sisters and husbands, Karen...

Nov 21, 2019

Colette Anne Marie Miles passed away suddenly, at the age of 82, on Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her two sons, Patrick Paul Miles and Marc Stanley Miles by her side.

She was born, Colette Anne Marie Morand, on March 30, 1937 in Pacy sur Eure, Normandy, France to father Paul Lucien Emile Morand and mother Marie...

Nov 20, 2019

Our lives must have been blessed if the loss of someone we loved hurts so much.  Donella Owen, 96, passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter, Carroll Ann Pullen of Sugar Land, TX and husband Scott and their...