Obituaries

Oct 8, 2019

Brenda Lynn Rushing went to heaven on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Ok. She spent a lot of her childhood in her much loved Hawaii. Brenda is survived by two daughters, Mariah and Tess, our dad, Dan; four grandchildren, Tyler, Emily, Oberon, and Thomas. We will always remember her huge...

Oct 6, 2019

Joseph was born on April 18, 1942 to Stella and Joseph F. Zmuda Sr. in Woonsocket, RI. Joseph (Joe) Zmuda left this life peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in his own home, as was his wish.  Joe and Stella resided in Blackstone, a small town in Massachusetts.  This was where Joe grew up with his two sisters while...

Oct 6, 2019

Betty Rae (Turner) Jemison, of Coolin, ID passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the age of 94. She was born on April 25, 1925, to Elizabeth Anne Bradshaw and Raymond Marion Turner in Brigham City, UT. Betty grew up in Rupert, ID and attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, UT....

Oct 6, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Wiley Payton, age 75, was welcomed by her loving Savior into her new home prepared for her on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was a caring wife to Dr. Tyler Payton; a loving sister to Randy Byers; a wonderful mom to her sons Chris and Timothy (“T.”); a delightful Grammy to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a...

Oct 6, 2019

She was a young woman when she arrived in New York City after departing the western shores of Ireland. It was then, Mary Ellen Cunniffe (Maureen) would begin her new life, and it was at an Irish American dancehall where she met Michael Padraig (Patrick) Wade who was “trying to be all that” when he asked her for a...

Oct 6, 2019

Thank you for coming today to remember my mom, Marilyn Roe. I am her daughter, Becky Morse. My family and I thank you for joining us today to mourn her passing from this world, to celebrate her life, and to rejoice that she is now in the presence of Jesus. The list I read was just a portion of...

Oct 5, 2019

Muriel Fay McDowell Stensland was born at her family home in Mountainside, New Jersey, on her father’s birthday Friday, March 25, 1927 to Muriel Walton McDowell and Fay Bert McDowell.  She died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 5, 2019. She leaves behind loving husband, Ted Stensland, four children, Fay Harris, Cynthia Olmstead, Debbie Rider, and Bill Baikie;...

Oct 5, 2019

Michael L. Gomez, 62, a longtime resident of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Family would like to Thank the staff at UNMH – Trauma Care Unit / ICU for their undivided attention, compassion and love for Mike and his family. He is survived by his...

Oct 5, 2019

Michael L. Mally of Albuquerque, NM died on Saturday, October 5, 2019 peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family and his beloved dog Daisy. Born on August 2, 1937, Michael was the son of Edward and Esther Mally of Cedar Rapids, IA. Immediately after his 1955 graduation from Roosevelt High School, Michael joined the US Marine Corps where...

Oct 4, 2019

Patricia Sue O’Brien affectionately known as “Ti -Ti” by her family, age 39, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. Patty was born Tuesday, February 5, 1980 in Groton, CT. She graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Financial Management. Patty was devoted to her job at Valencia Shelter Services. She was the...

Oct 4, 2019

Ruth died peacefully the morning of Friday, October 4th, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones. Ruth is survived by her husband of 51 years, H. Ted Neas; children, Leah and Martin (wife Wendy); former daughter-in-law, Julieta Neas; grandchildren, Emiliano and Alexander; siblings, Miriam Staten, Barbara (husband Bob) Sellars, Beth (husband Marvin) Brown, John Bishop,...

Oct 4, 2019

James David Sprunk Sr., age 49, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born July 30, 1970, in Albuquerque, NM, to Joe and Mabel Sprunk. He served as a Route Uniform Sales Rep at Cintas Corp. He was always more than happy to talk about his beloved Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. His family was his world, and...

Oct 4, 2019

Margaret Ann Northcutt Schrader, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019.

Margaret was born to Joe and Ethel “Dot” Northcutt on Monday, January 23, 1933, in Tulsa, OK, the second of four sisters. After growing up in Paragould, AR, she entered nursing school in Memphis, TN, where she...

Oct 3, 2019

Charles Landon Pancrazio, age 35, beloved son of James and Myra Pancrazio, entered into heaven on October 3, 2019. Charles was born December 19, 1985 and is survived by his parents, James and Myra Pancrazio, his brother Rodney Rector, his children Kiersten, Kiera and James William Pancrazio. Charles is also survived by his Grandmother Cleo McFall, his aunts Karen...

Oct 3, 2019

Ann L. Ahlness, 96, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 following a long illness. Ann was born in Las Vegas, NM July 3, 1923, the daughter of Pete and Isabelle Rivera. Ann was very much a people person; always very kind, loving, and generous to people throughout her life. She was very involved in the community wherever she lived...

Oct 2, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Paul Olguin, age 56, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Joe was the life of the party, as well as the strongest and most loving person that we were all blessed to know. Joe was preceded in death by his loving parents, Ruby Olguin and James Olguin. He is survived by...

Oct 1, 2019

Ward Mays Lt. Col. Retired, age 77, born in Washington D.C. passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Lt. Col. Mays was a resident of Albuquerque since 1984 upon retiring from the USAF. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his Master’s degree from the University of Arizona. He began his military...

Oct 1, 2019

Joan Estelle Kern, 90, beloved mother, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Otto H. Kern; parents William and Ruth Norris; and all of her siblings. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Gloria) Kern; daughters, Enid (Dennis) Reasner, Gladys (Ron Goldstein) McClellan; grandchildren, Ed Reasner, Donna Padilla, Rhonda Martinez, and Danetta Baldoni....

Oct 1, 2019

Margarita Haury, 60, passed away on October 1, 2019. She entered this world on April 20, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Henry and Filomena Griego. She is survived by her sister, Clara Kilcup; nieces, Emma Kilcup and Madeleine Kilcup; brother-in-law, Glen Kilcup; and lifelong friend, Claudia McCulloch. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Haury; and both...

Sep 30, 2019

Shirley Johnson McLaurin, age 84, died Monday, September 30, 2019 at her residence in Austin, TX. She died peacefully, surrounded by her husband and son. She was married to Billy Winston McLaurin for 58 years. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Albuquerque, NM. Prior to her long illness, she was active in her church, worked with...