May 19, 2019

Susan Van Zele, age 74, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, was called home on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Collins, husband, Trigg, children, Van and Hadley Collins; son, Christopher Van Zele and wife, Rachel, children, Maxton and Carsten Van Zele, all of Albuquerque; two brothers, William Zabel of Rochester, MN and Larry Zabel...

May 19, 2019

Stephanie Lynn Aragoń Valdez passed away at age 48, unexpectedly, on the evening of May 19, 2019. Although it seems much too soon, she is in God's hands and reunited with family, surrounded by light and love.

Stephanie Aragoń was born on December 21st, 1970 to Bobby and Patricia Aragoń. Two days after her birth she was...

May 18, 2019

Gene went home Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born Tuesday, July 26, 1938 to Ralph E. and Hazel M. (Koch) Dorneman in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Hazelton High School in 1957. Gene married Sharon L. Smith on December 28, 1968 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is...

May 17, 2019

Erik Varela, age 43, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019. Erik was born in Madera, Mexico and grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He proudly served in the United States Army, in the 82nd Airborne, from 1999-2002. Erik’s thirst for knowledge led him to...

May 17, 2019

Alan Ray Burkart, 88, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Phillip and Marian Burkart. He graduated from Case Institute of Technology, now Case Western Reserve University, with a B.S. in metallurgical engineering. Alan then served our country as a second lieutenant bombardier/navigator in the U.S. Air Force after...

May 16, 2019

Louise B. Pachelli, age 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born in Morley, Colorado on February 5, 1932 to parents, Frank and Mary Armijo. Louise is survived by her loving family; husband, Anthony; children, Tony (Terri), Gene (Liz), Lori...

May 16, 2019

Beloved Mom, Sister, Aunt, friend, teacher/coach and avid dog lover, Talya Dyan Bowland, age 80, passed on to her heavenly home on May 16, 2019 after a brief battle with heart issues. Born in Wichita, Kansas on September 30, 1938. Talya is survived by her daughter, Stacy Ann Hodges-Thomson; son-in-law Thomas Thomson; son Brian D. Hodges and spouse, Angela;...

May 16, 2019

Vincent Fred Montano, age 87, was born to Vincent L. Montano and Annie Wolford on Sunday, June 29th, 1931. He had five brothers, and six sisters, a total of 11 siblings. His first formal education was at Longfellow Elementary School and the old Albuquerque High School. Vincent left high school when he was in the 11th grade to help...

May 15, 2019

Julia Ann Searcy-Ortega, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born on Thursday, March 17, 1960.

Julia loved to travel and be by the beach.  The sea was a place where she felt free. Music was another freeing passion for Julia.   She frequented concerts and loved her Rock n’ Roll!  Her favorite musicians...

May 15, 2019

Johnny (Juan) Lopez, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather passed away of a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Johnny was fun and always on the go type of person who worked for and retired from many jobs including; 27 years civil service at Kirtland AFB transit, 22 years with the New Mexico National Guard, 14 years...

May 15, 2019

Julia Ransom, age 54, passed away at home in the quiet morning of May 15, 2019, with husband, John, the love of her life since kindergarten, by her side. She lived her last days as she lived life—surrounded by children, Max and Ella, her dogs and alpacas, and her beautiful gardens in bloom. Julia was born March 31, 1965,...

May 15, 2019

Hugh J. Kelly, age 66, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He was born on Thursday, August 14, 1952, in Toronto, Canada. Hugh loved sitting on the porch swing while looking out at the New Mexico skyline and loved playing the ponies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seamus and Molly...

May 14, 2019

Kyle Van Doren, 33, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend went to heaven May 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kyle loved God, his family, country and his many loyal true friends. Although Kyle was young, he was known as an “old soul” to many. He made us laugh and he had integrity in all that...

May 14, 2019

Misty Marie Gresham, 60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle against breast cancer.

A loving daughter of Sylvester Tomaszewski and Helen Hill, Misty was born in Danville, Illinois on September 5, 1958. She is survived by her husband (Monty Gresham), her three children (Kyle, Kiva,...

May 13, 2019

Gloria N. Longley, 89, passed away peacefully and went to heaven on Mother’s Day.

She was born on Wednesday, July 10, 1929 and grew up in Waco, Texas and, after attending Randolf-Macon college in Virginia for a year she enrolled at the University of Texas. It was there that she met the love of her...

May 12, 2019

Stanley C. “Stan” Sager, loving husband and father, died in Albuquerque on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the age of 89. His beloved wife of 66 years, Shirley A. Sager, survives him, as do daughters, Gayle Sager Keenan and husband J. Michael Keenan, and Ann Sager. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Meghann Keenan Brown and husband...