Obituaries

Jul 22, 2019

Robert “Gene” Birrell Jr. born July 25, 1951, a lifelong Albuquerque native passed on July 22, 2019 at the age of 67 while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet “Sissy” Birrell and his father, Robert Gene Birrell Sr. He was survived by his loving wife of 45 years Dianna Birrell, and...

Jul 22, 2019

Sarajane McKenney, 86, long time Albuquerque resident, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born on Wednesday, March 29,1933 in Tamaqua, PA.; a small town in eastern Pennsylvania that was famous for coal mining and railroads, and infamous as the home of the Molly Maguires. Sarajane was born to Daniel Patrick Gallagher and Margaret Herman and shared...

Jul 21, 2019

David Powdrell, “PeeVee”, 68, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. His Wake will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 608 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE Funeral service will be Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. also at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Jul 20, 2019

Victor, devoted husband and father known to family and friends as “Frankie,” passed away on July 20, 2019, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Flora; daughter Lynette; son-in-law Ian; brothers, Ray and Pat and several nieces and nephews. Vic was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Susie...

Jul 20, 2019

Mary Ruth Davidson, 90, of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.

She is survived by her children, Lonnie Davidson and wife Jan, Rhnea Felty and husband Bob, DeVon Davidson and wife Marilyn and Les Davidson. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Remmel R. Davidson and her son Mitch Davidson.

A visitation will...

Jul 19, 2019

Linda Bennett Hughes, 77, who loved New Mexico’s blue skies and purple mountains, and who was a caring mother, grandma, social worker and wife, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019 under the care of Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital’s Hospice Care Program as the result of complications due to her long fight with cancer.

Linda was born July...

Jul 19, 2019

Charles Wisehart Jr., 84, beloved father, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 19, 2019. He entered this world on August 26, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, IA, born to Charles and Gladys Wisehart. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Billie J. Wisehart. He is also survived by his children, Scott Wisehart and wife, Paula along...

Jul 18, 2019

Dorothy Mae Cook, age 92, loving sister, aunt, and dedicated member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church was called to her heavenly home on July 18, 2019. Dorothy was known for her love of people, devotion to family, and love of music.

“Aunt Dot”, as she was lovingly referred to, received her master’s degree from Prairie View A...

Jul 18, 2019

Ruth Cowie Dixson, age 86, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on the morning of Thursday, July 18, 2019 with her sons at her side. She was born June 4, 1933 in Topeka, KS to Daniel and Louise Cowie. Ruth was raised in Whitecloud, KS by her grandmother, Carrie Kelley, before moving back...

Jul 17, 2019

Gerald Marquez of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on Jul 17, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 17, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our most beloved Kelley Ann Jorgensen (Steiger), 44, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kelley was born in Dearborn, Michigan on Thursday, September 26, 1974 to John “Mike” Steiger and Jeannie (Weaver). She moved with her family...

Jul 17, 2019

Our precious little Angel, Sir Manuel Martin Tapia, 15 years old, an absolutely beautiful and immeasurably gifted and brilliant, young man in all respects, was taken from us too soon on July 17, 2019. This tragedy has caused a statewide outpouring of grief -- testified to the light he brought every person he graced with his presence during his...

Jul 16, 2019

Laura Christine (Chambers) McKay, a 5th generation Santa Fean born July 13, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM, passed away from natural causes on July 16, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Charles Chambers; niece, Ashley (Chambers) McBride; and nephew, Weston Chambers. She was a wonderful artist and cherished friend. She will be greatly missed.

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Jul 16, 2019

It’s with a saddened heart that I announce the passing of Evelyn I. Pierce. On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the Lord called Evelyn home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pierce; her son, John Pierce; and daughter, Charlotte Smith. She is survived by her son, Ronald Pierce; granddaughters, Loren Smith and Colleen Barton Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Paul,...

Jul 16, 2019

Too soon for a woman of vast interests and fierceness of spirit. Born Enid Rita Katz to Belle and Bob; and also predeceased by Ex and always loved, Norman; and son, David. Survived by her son, Gary, and son-in-law, Greg.

Fifty-year resident, almost to the day, with a U-Haul, our Buick plus trailer,...

Jul 16, 2019

Charlotte Leona Lazear Cutter, loving wife and mother, passed away in her Albuquerque home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, she was 95. She was born in Palo Alto, California, in 1924. Her mother, Leona Saunders Lazear, died when she was three. Her father, Charles Lazear, was a cotton farmer in Arizona for most of Charlotte’s life. She spent her...

Jul 15, 2019

Joseph L. Salazar died peacefully on July 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on March 20, 1936, in Raton, NM, and traveled the world during his military career. After retiring from the Air Force, he settled down in Albuquerque. He married his high school sweetheart Annie Ortega on August 25, 1958, and they were married...

Jul 15, 2019

Natalie Harlam, the last family member of a stalwart generation, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, the day after her 101st birthday. She was a world traveler, a life master in bridge and was a graduate of nursing school becoming an R.N. She later returned to school, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College earning a B.A. and...

Jul 15, 2019

Dorothy L. Esquivel, 98 years of age, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at her Albuquerque home with her trusty dogs, Peaches and Rocky and surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her children; Chris Ayala, Richard Esquivel, Mike Esquivel, and Bev and Larry Chavez. She had seven grandchildren; Lisa Ayala-Bonner, Ken Ayala, Milo Esquivel, Leanne...

Jul 15, 2019

Steven J. Fernandez, age 66 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away suddenly on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. Steve was born January 26, 1953 in Canton, OH. The oldest of five children, Steve was preceded in death by his father, Joe Fernandez; his grandson, Aidan and his aunt, Betty Reno. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne...