Obituaries

Sep 30, 2019

Ruth Marie Webb of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Sep 30, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at FRENCH - Westside.

Sep 30, 2019

Ervin “John” Pierucki, Capt. USN Ret., age 95, passed away Monday, 30 September 2019. John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 at age 18 and was initially assigned to a minesweeper in the Atlantic. Upon later completion of a bachelor’s degree in Naval Science and his commissioning as Ensign, he completed two more shipboard assignments as Navigator and...

Sep 30, 2019

Evelyn Alejandro, age 66, beloved mother, sister, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, September 30, 2019. Evelyn was known for her loving heart, profound faith, and commitment to all the people she loved. She also served faithfully at the parish of St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande teaching catechism for many years. Evelyn also...

Sep 30, 2019

Elsie Christine Coates, age 105, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Finch; son, James Charles Coates and wife, Paula; daughter, Diane Christine LeBlanc and husband Charles; daughter-in-law, Ginny Coates and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Coates; son, Donald Eugene Coates; stepchildren, Jeanne...

Sep 30, 2019

Sylvia Smith of Lindrith, New Mexico passed away on Sep 30, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 29, 2019

Edna Mary (Eddie) Sands was born May 29, 1920 at the blue ribbon ranch in Albuquerque, NM. Her parents, Catherine and Maynard Coombs, were caretakers of the ranch. She had a wonderful childhood with her two brothers, Bud and Babe Coombs. They were fortunate their father was a timekeeper for the Santa Fe railroad and never lost his job...

Sep 29, 2019

Sean Markey Jr, 17, died Sunday, September 29, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Sean Markey Sr. and Tricia Ruger; aunt Tara and uncle Joe Ross; his siblings, Petty Officer Cole Markey, Caelan Markey, Ben Ross, and Veronica Ross; grandparents, Ron and Carol Markey, Bill and Elaine Ross, Tim Ruger; and many other family including his uncle, Desi...

Sep 29, 2019

Matthew John Kulek, age 51, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born to parents Linda (Holthaus) Kulek and Robert Earl Kulek Jr. on Saturday, December 16, 1967, at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1986. He went on to study engineering at...

Sep 29, 2019

Ruby Jane Dennis, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Ruby was born on May 28, 1931 in Ajo, AZ. Ruby was active in the Daughters of the Nile for many years. She will be remembered for her welcoming personality and how well she loved those around her. She was preceded in...

Sep 29, 2019

Elicia “Licie” Fuentes, age 26, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at UNM Hospital.

Licie was born in Albuquerque on December 2nd, 1992. She is survived by her parents, John and June Garcia and Arthur Fuentes; her siblings, Diego, Arthur, Joshlyn, Michael and Emma; her grandparents, Martha Saiz, Benny Saiz, Myra...

Sep 28, 2019

Paul Hardy, age 74, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his home in Rio Rancho. Born in Beloit, KS, he grew up in Los Lunas, NM.

He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps before his long career in the electrical industry.

Anyone who had the privilege of...

Sep 28, 2019

Patrick Scott Brewer passed peacefully early Saturday morning, September 28, 2019 with his wife by his side. Scott was born on January 2, 1961 in Berwyn, IL. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen; as well as his children, Katie and Patrick and their spouses, Kyle and Deanna; and his granddaughter, Avery. Services will be held...

Sep 28, 2019

Trujillo, Jr., Thomas Eddie Thomas “Bobby” Trujillo, age 71, the Lord’s Servant went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Bobby proclaimed the Good News and God’s grace to everyone he met. His devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ came first, his enduring love of his wife Christine came second, and his children and...

Sep 28, 2019

Richard Clois Driskill Sr. P.P. Born Thursday, September 13, 1928. He is survived by his loving wife Regina of 72 years, two sons, Richard C. Driskill Jr. and Randall L. Driskill Sr, five grandchildren, and ten great - grandchildren. He was very active with the Masonic Lodge and was Potentate of Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple in 1986. He was...

Sep 27, 2019

Mary Catherine McTigue Buck Fordice, 87, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, September 27, 2019. She entered this world on Monday, June 20, 1932 in Evergreen Park, IL, born to Thomas and Mary McTigue. Mary Catherine grew up on the south side of Chicago, IL where she married James Noel Buck in...

Sep 27, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) F. Rudolfo, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 following an illness. Jerry was born in Omaha, NE and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1970. He later received his master’s degree from Denver University.

Jerry retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 35 years of service. He...

Sep 26, 2019

Margaret Ann Hamilton Hostetler of Placitas, NM passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 due to complications from recent strokes. She was survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Jack Hostetler; her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Emmerich Schebeck of Alexandria, VA; her daughter and son-in-law, Leslie McClendon and Barry Sabin of McLean, VA; and her step-children, Dawn...

Sep 26, 2019

Francis (“Frankie”) Joseph Hargis was born on February 10, 2002 to Amy Martino and Darrin Hargis with great joy.

He leaves behind his loving sister, Rosalia Hargis, and devoted grandparents, Anthony and Norma Argo and Phil and Dianne Hargis. He also leaves behind: Uncle David Hargis and cousin Aidan and his mother, Teresa Hargis, and Aunt Delise...

Sep 26, 2019

Marcelino “Max” Vega died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, September 26, 2019. At age was 90. Born in the coal mining town of Dawson, New Mexico, his parents, Reyes and Rita later relocated to the La Cueva/Mora, NM area. He grew up exploring the verdant meadows, water mills and farms with his siblings Antonio, Roberto, Luis and...

Sep 25, 2019

Sadie Gillings was born in January of 1931, in Minnesota, to Alert and Josephine Benson. She went to nursing school in Willmar, MN and to North Central Bible College where she met her handsome husband, Dean, when he drove the Gospel Quartet that she sung in from church to church. Sadie loved nursing. She began her nursing career in...