Joseph William Herman

October 10, 2020

Joseph William Herman Early in the morning of October 10, 2020, Jesus wrapped His arms around Joseph William Herman and took him home. He was a devout Catholic, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great-grandpa, brother, uncle and a friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Herman of Topeka, KS; a...

Crucita T. Jaramillo Lovato

October 10, 2020

Crucita Telesfora passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A lifetime resident of Albuquerque, Crucita attended Albuquerque High School where she played violin in the orchestra and met Ernest Lovato, the love of her life. They were...

Norma Fowler

October 10, 2020

Norma Fowler, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Norma was born on July 18, 1932 in Aurora, Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1952. She worked at JC Penney in downtown Albuquerque, where she met her beloved husband, Bill, to whom she was married for 63 years and who preceded her in death.

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Clyde "Skip" Stanley Skinner

October 10, 2020

Clyde “Skip” Stanley Skinner, age 70, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Skip was born in Warren, Ohio to Charles Skinner and Ruth Freer Skinner. Skip served 24 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. During his time in the Navy while...

Ramona P. Trujillo

October 9, 2020

Ramona P. Trujillo, wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, September 27, 1932 and raised in Martineztown. Ramona is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Carolina Perea; husband of 61 years, Raymond; brothers, Johnny, Olivero and Phil; and sisters, Ernestina, Mary, Tillie, Isabel and Mary Ann....

Derrick William Dowler

October 8, 2020

Derrick Dowler, age 49, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Derrick was born in Galveston, Texas and moved to New Mexico when he was eleven. He attended and graduated from Cibola High School in 1989 where he played football. After high school, Derrick attended college at UNM and eventually owned and operated a Subway franchise in Cedar Crest....

Lydia Martinez Meadows

October 8, 2020

Lydia Meadows, a beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away at home on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born to Marcos and Manuela Martinez Sr. in Orla, TX on Thursday, October 8, 1931. She was the eldest daughter of 4 and was raised in Pecos, TX along with her brother and sister. She...

Zoilo Padilla

October 8, 2020

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and “Bumpa”, Zoilo Padilla, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Zoilo, age 79, was born on May 1, 1941 to Nocario and Adela Padilla in Trementina, NM. Zoilo worked several years for the Albuquerque Publishing Company as the Tribune City Circulation Manager. After leaving the Tribune, he...

Imani Mae Medina

October 8, 2020

Our beloved Imani Mae Medina was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She is survived by her mother, Joni Vigil; father, Marcos Medina; grandparents, Edward and Marsha Medina, Judy Totaro and Tom, and Virgil Vigil and Mindy; great-grandparents, Clarence and Joan Vigil, Lydia Martinez and Victor, Jake Muniz and Didi, and Joann Swiderski; aunts,...

Linda Elaine Babbitt

October 8, 2020

Linda Elaine Babbitt, age 63, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 8, 2020. She will be remembered for her laughter and character. She was born July 24, 1957, in Albuquerque to Jimmy and Hope Woodfill. She is survived by spouse Troy Babbitt; sons Vance and Jerod Houston and wives, Lori and Desirae;...

Juan Manuel Moreno

October 8, 2020

Juan Moreno of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Oct 8, 2020. The family of Juan Moreno wishes to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, prayers, and all acts of kindness extended to them during this difficult time.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at...

Bertha E. Garcia

October 8, 2020

On October 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. our beloved mom, Bertha Garcia, born Elizabeth Silva, received her wish: to be by the side of her husband of 61 years, Joe C. Garcia who proceeded her in death December 27, 2018.  She often said he was preparing for her to join him.  Though her heart and mind remained...

James Allen Koch

October 8, 2020

James Allen Koch, born in Morton, IL in 1931. Graduate from DePauw University and North Western University Medical School. He was drafted to the US Army, in the Doctor draft, in 1956. Where he was sent to Sandia Army Base Hospital, then after, had a Medical Practice in Albuquerque for 20 years. Later he excepted a teaching assignment at...

Aya (Kimura) Brown

October 7, 2020

Aya Brown, age 91, of Los Lunas, NM passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home in Los Lunas.

Aya Brown was born January 1, 1929 in Kumamoto City, Japan to Shigeru and Kimi Kimura.  While in Japan, she met and married the love of her life, Air Force Sergeant Keith Brown, on...

Vidal Lopez

October 7, 2020

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Vidal Lopez came to the United States as part of Operación Pedro Pan, a clandestine effort to spirit children out of Fidel Castro’s Cuba out of fear they would be taken away from their parents and sent to Communist re-education camps. In 1963, he came to Albuquerque, where he would live the rest of...

Lois Melvina Smokov

October 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Lois Melvina Smokov, age 97, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at her residence. She is survived by her three sons, Gary L. Smokov, Timothy L. Smokov, and Ricky J. Smokov; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held...

Mary Jane Loring

October 7, 2020

Mary Jane Loring, 93, our most beloved mother and grandmother "GG" left this world on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 to be held once again in the loving and protective arms of her husband, Lance. They are united once again.

She was a part of the Greatest Generation that possessed integrity, humility, work ethic and faithful commitment to...

Jerry Louis Landgraf

October 7, 2020

Jerry Landgraf, age 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Jerry was known for his kind heart and overwhelming generosity. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, melophile, and Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his lifelong partner Linda; his daughters, Sheila Green and Stephanie Jenkins; and...

Robert Paul Tapia

October 6, 2020

Robert Paul Tapia, 55 years old, born on August 2, 1965 was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend.  He passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  Robert is survived by his loving family and friends.  Robert will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Helen Louise (Van Winkle) Hester

October 6, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, our beloved wife, mother, nanny, sister, and friend passed from this life to her Heavenly home. Helen was born on May 2, 1938, to Pike and Sybil Van Winkle in Rogers, NM. She was the 7th of 14 children. While many stories have been told about her younger years and the dynamics of her...