July 30, 2020

Mizel Garcia, age 81, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM.

He was born in Abiquiu, NM, to Isabel and Genoveva, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers; a sister; granddaughter, Kristelle; and great-grandson, Anthony.

He is survived by his...

July 29, 2020

Jacob Chavez, age 28, beloved son and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, July 29, 2020. He entered this world on Wednesday, November 20, 1991, in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Sandoval; stepfather, Greg Sandoval; sister, Deja Wakley; brother-in-law, Dustin Wakley; father, Randolph Chavez; his grandmothers, Deluvina Martinez and Eileen Sandoval...

July 29, 2020

Frances J. Richardson, 92, beloved mother and grandmother, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She entered this world on August 7, 1927 in Colorado Springs, CO, born to Horace and Esther Boucher.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Castillo (Rick); sons, Steven Richardson (Gayle) and Ronald Richardson (Regina);...

July 29, 2020

Georgette Conder, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, May 20, 1947 in Albuquerque, NM. Georgette was a Valley High School graduate, class of 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Theresa Conder, and grandparents George and Lillian Conder and Antonio and Lucille Naccarato; her aunt, Grace Naccarato,...

July 28, 2020

Joseph W. Rogers, former resident of Las Cruces, passed away on July 28, 2020, in Albuquerque. He was born to Joseph and Florida Rogers on October 13, 1925, in Pensacola, Florida. Joe served in the U.S. Army’s 86th Infantry Division between 1943 and 1946 and received the Bronze Star. After his discharge from the military, he earned a bachelor’s...

July 28, 2020

Daniel G. Scott, age 70, lived fully the three Phases of Faith in his life. Born in Tennessee and learning early the Phase One promises of God, he achieved graduation from UT Martin and the accomplishment of becoming a lab technician at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, working under Dr. Sterling Edwards and Dr. Otto Appenzellar....

July 28, 2020

Lila Mae Teresa Ortega, 76, is gone after an incredible and unbelievably long ordeal with cancer. An avid sports fan, she followed the NY Yankees almost since her birth in Algodones NM, on April 10, 1944. She also supported Lobo athletics, particularly basketball, attending games in The Pit for years with her longtime husband and companion, Orlando, who she...

July 28, 2020

Marion Elizabeth Sanders Woodham died in Albuquerque on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from severe injuries sustained in a fall. A resident of Albuquerque since 1952, Marion was born in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, November 6, 1919. She attended Washington High School in Portland, received a BA degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and did graduate work at the...

July 28, 2020

Esperanza A. Salgado (Espie), age 66, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully to the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Esperanza was devoted to her faith, enjoyed traveling with her husband and watching her four grandchildren grow.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tony Salgado; her children, Robert...

July 27, 2020

Lucy Mora, born on September 21, 1971, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born to Ramona and Cirilo Mora in San Jose, CA. Lucy is remembered by her three children, Jessica, Andrea and Anthony; and her grandchildren, Isis and Josiah. She was a very funny and passionate person, she loved to dance and make people laugh....

July 27, 2020

Long time Albuquerque native Lela went to be with her true love Jewell Aaron Craig on Monday, July 27, 2020. Out of 13 siblings she is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Her three children, James Aaron, Jay Anthony, June Annette, five grandchildren James Jr., Jaycob Jordan, Jeremiah, Jaeanna, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She and...

July 27, 2020

James William Gavin, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Saint Paul, MN on June 17, 1947 to Marjorie (Bolier) and William Gavin. Jim grew up in Wisconsin, and later resided in both Arizona, and New Mexico. Jim served proudly as a Sergeant in the Air Force during The...

July 27, 2020

Jacqueline Morris “Jackie” Shaffer died peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 95. Born in Pueblo, she grew up in Denver, attending North High School and Denver University, where she majored in music. At DU she met and married World War II pilot and art student Harrison L. Shaffer Jr. in 1946, and following...

July 27, 2020

John Patrick Leonard, age 79, died at home with his family on Monday, July 27, 2020. John was born December 16, 1940 in New York City to Patrick and Edith Leonard of Ireland. John was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Danielle, and their daughter, Maureen. He is survived by his sister, Mary; his son, Patrick along with...

July 27, 2020

Richard Gallegos, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with terminal cancer.  He was preceded in death by his father, Celestino Gallegos; mother, Pauline Lucero; brother, Teddy Gallegos; and sister, Leonila Gallegos.  Richard is survived by Peggy Walters; sisters, Betty Jaramillo (Paul), Geri Martinez (Sonny), Marcie Valdez (John), and Patricia...

July 27, 2020

Deborah Cornell Henderson died at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in New York City on Thursday, February 4, 1932 and grew up in Ithaca, NY. She graduated from Ithaca High School in the class of 1949 and attended Cornell University for a while before moving to New York City and graduating...

July 26, 2020

Joe Quintana, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Pecos in 1938 to Manuel Quintana and Delfinia Marquez.  He was one of nine children.  He is survived by his sister, Mary Quintana.

Joe was a resident of Santa Fe for many years.  He...

July 26, 2020

Carol Elizabeth Clifton, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 (not due to covid-19). She was born in Marquette, MI, on April 26, 1934. She was an only child but left this world so proud of everyone in her loving and continually growing family.  Her family tree is...

July 26, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, and Pampo Joe A. Montoya (Archie) joined our Dear Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Joe was born to Jose and Emena Montoya on November 15, 1940 in San Pedro, NM. He attended Albuquerque High (1958), where he met and married the love of his life. They were married on November 26, 1960. Joe was a...

July 26, 2020

Jack E. Houston passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

He was born on March 11, 1933, in Arkansas City, KS to Raymond Ernest Houston and Ruth Ina Endicott. He graduated from Cushing, OK High School, and received his Ph.D. in physics from Oklahoma State University in 1965. After a short stint of teaching at South Dakota...