Obituaries

Sep 25, 2019

Sterling Raymond Grant, Jr, 71, passed away to meet his LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 after a long illness. He passed peacefully at home with his wife Beth by his side.

Sterling was born to Sterling Raymond Grant, Sr and Norma Eugenia (White) Grant on May 17, 1948, in Roswell, NM. He...

Sep 25, 2019

Ret. Col., USAF, Bob Lawrence Francis passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date.

Sep 24, 2019

Amparo Garcia, age 89, local legendary Spanish language media personality, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 surrounded by family. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 11, 1930 to parents Juan and Josefina Navarro, Amparo was one of seven children. She grew up in a close family with an appreciation for the arts and music. She was studying...

Sep 24, 2019

George C. Barbera, 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Charlie Barnes; his sons, Colin Barbera, Ron Barbera and wife Madeline; three grandchildren; his sister, Connie Mendez and husband Jake; niece, Jennifer Elliott and husband Rob; and many other family and friends. George was preceded...

Sep 24, 2019

William Harry Edwards (Bill) mostly known as “Papa,” to all of his family, friends, and neighbors, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 after a four-year battle with vascular dementia.  Bill is proceeded in death by his parents, Harry and Lottie Edwards; brother Tom Edwards; and wife Virginia Edwards.  Bill is...

Sep 23, 2019

Bonnie Jean Davidson passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Albuquerque at the age of 94. Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Davidson of Albuquerque, and Rod (Barbara) Davidson of Fort Jones, CA. She also leaves two grandsons and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Davidson. Bonnie was born on...

Sep 23, 2019

One of the finest members of the honorable octogenarian club has passed.  James Arden Guernsey, went to his eternal resting place surrounded by loved ones at home, on Monday, September 23, 2019, at the age of 89.  He was three months shy of his 90th birthday.

Arden is survived by his devoted and loving wife...

Sep 23, 2019

Larry was born in Kirtland, NM on June 2, 1932.  He was one of 13 children of Jesse Henry Stolworthy and Lula Lurene (Gillespie) Stolworthy.  He was raised in Kirtland but in his teen years the family moved to Durango, CO.  He met his first wife, Bonny Jean Money and had 5 children, Debra, Larry, Penny, Kyna, and Donald....

Sep 23, 2019

Stacy Mark Olsen, 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, September 23, 2019 after battling with cancer. He entered this world on Thursday, October 13, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was born to Lee and Mary Olsen. He was the 6th of seven boys.

Stacy...

Sep 23, 2019

Matilde Arguello Lopez Otero, life-long resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.  Born Tuesday, April 9, 1918 in Alamosa, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jose Domingo Otero. She is survived by five children, Juana and Art Hurley, Margaret Mireles, Joe Jr. (Kiko) and Bea Otero, Evelyn and Tom...

Sep 22, 2019

Barbara Alene Aguilar, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Barbara was born November 3, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM to Ford and Bernice Ralston. She grew up in Bernalillo, NM and married Cayetano “Tony” Aguilar on February 9, 1955. The greatest love in her life was her family. Barbara is survived by...

Sep 22, 2019

Greg was born March 25, 1957 in Snyder, TX to Jerry Bob and Lavell Lloyd. He grew up in Snyder, Aztec, NM, Medford, OR, and Albuquerque, NM. Greg was saved and baptized on June 6, 1965 in Medford, OR, and later was a member of Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque. He played football in 6th grade for the...

Sep 22, 2019

Richard Ephraim was born January 25, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, John Ephraim and Grace Brown Ephraim of Brooklyn, NY. Richard also known as “Dick” or “Gunner” is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josephine Vasquez Ephraim; two daughters, Kelly Smith (Dennis) and Kim Ephraim (Jon Pat Schlittler) both of Rio Rancho NM; grandchildren,...

Sep 22, 2019

Donna Louise Kelley (McMillen) left this world on Sunday, September 22, 2019 leaving behind her husband of 62 years, Hugh Lee Kelley; her four children, Guy Kelley, Cindy Robens (Dean), Bryan Kelley, Judy Simpson (Tommie); nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; along with countless cousins and extended family.

She was born in Michigan to Lloyd and Helen...

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Ellen Stewart passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born Thursday, November 24, 1932, in Moorefield, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lois Hoppe; husband, Rex Stewart; brother, Gene Hoppe; and brother-in-law, Ed Warner. She is survived by her sister, Carol Warner; brother, Glenn...

Sep 21, 2019

Ritter, Mary Catherine

Well, we have been putting this task off now for several days. We knew Mary's death was imminent and the obituary would soon need to be placed. Mary graduated from this earth to her heavenly reward on Saturday, September 21, 2019. She was born on Monday, March 17, 1924 in...

Sep 21, 2019

Henry J. Reza, the family’s pillar and strength passed away in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 21, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and friend, he will be remembered for his deep faith, kindness, diplomacy and the wisdom in every word he shared.  He was raised in Dawson, New Mexico by his grandmother,...

Sep 20, 2019

Robert (Bob) Pogna was a godly and patriotic man who lived every day of his life with honor, integrity, and self-sacrifice fueled equally by his love of faith, family, and country. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and supported the Church throughout his lifetime. He was born to John and Ethel Hogan Pogna in Maywood, CA...

Sep 20, 2019

Eva Verdamae Bernal, age 81, a loving and dedicated mother, passed away September 20, 2019. She was born on August 3, 1938, in Dixon, NM. Eva was known for her service to the Mormon Church community and was an LDS missionary and Cub Scout leader. She is survived by her children, George Bernal, Michael Bernal, Cora Bernal, John Bernal,...

Sep 20, 2019

Leland Leroy Pierce, 89, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, September 20, 2019. He entered this world on Sunday, April 13, 1930 in Nelsonville, OH, born to Leland Stanford and Gladys Pierce, brother to Betty, Martha and Raymond "Duke" Pierce. He is survived by his son, Leland Justin Stanford Pierce. After a stellar high...