Mar 14, 2019

Ambrosio Candelaria

On the peaceful, snowy morning of March 14, 2019, Ambrosio Candelaria of Albuquerque went home to his Lord. Ambrosio was born at home in Los Griegos on Monday, March 16, 1931. Ambrosio attended Griegos Elementary, later graduating from Albuquerque High; he was fueled by his delight of beans and chile. Ambrose is preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2019

Reverend Tommy G. Crider received his eternal reward, March 14, 2019.   He was born November 4, 1930, in Post, Texas to W.C. and Josie Crider.  The family relocated to the Estancia Valley six months following to begin a life of farming and ranching.   Tommy grew up in New Mexico, attended local schools, and started his own ranch...

Mar 14, 2019

Joseph Barela, a retired social worker, died peacefully early Thursday morning at his home in Albuquerque.  He was born on November of 1926 in the then-thriving town of San Marcial on the banks of the Rio Grande in Socorro County.  Joe might have led the idyllic life of a small-town boy but for two catastrophic floods one summer that...

Mar 12, 2019

George passed away at the age of 80 on March 12, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Meisinger. George was preceded in death by his oldest son, James Meisinger, in 2017. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Shannon Meisinger (wife of Jim), of Portland, OR; son Keith Meisinger and his wife, Ericka, of Plymouth, MN; daughter...

Mar 12, 2019

Dolores Lovato, 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Dolores was born in La Jara, NM on September 23, 1930 to Andres and Merenciana Maestas. She was one of the fourteen children. She attended high school in Cuba, where she graduated. Soon after, she met the love...

Mar 12, 2019

Born Monday, March 16, 1964 in Albuquerque, NM, age 54, Our beloved sister went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. After a long bout with many illness's, she fell asleep and heard God call her name and answered, "Yes Lord" and left this earth for Heaven. Liz as we all called her was a very...

Mar 12, 2019

Ralph Pringle Jr. passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

He is survived by wife of 51 years, Kathleen LaVerne Grayson; three children, David and wife, Laura Lee, Christiana and partner, Henrique Rodriques, Rachel and husband, Mike McMullen; five grandchildren, Mia, James, Micaela, Zoë and Aiden; and his beloved dog, Andy.  He was a lifelong member...

Mar 12, 2019

Teresina “Terri”  Sanchez Candelaria, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Terri was born to Fred and Louisa Sanchez, March 22, 1937 in Clayton, NM.  She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955.  She married Eloy “Blackie” Candelaria in 1960, and they lived together here in Albuquerque.  Together they raised two children. ...

Mar 11, 2019

Shirley Sechrist, age 84, born in Sabetha, KS, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Shirley is survived by her son, Gary J. Sechrist and his fiancé Carla; grandchildren, David E. Sechrist, Ryan G. Sechrist, Jeffrey J. Sechrist, Cyrus A. Sechrist, Jacob...

Mar 11, 2019

William Morrow, 92, a navy veteran who served in three wars, a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia in 1926, Bill lived and worked in several states including New Jersey, California, and Florida before settling in New Mexico. He retired from the Naval Reserve as a Chief...

Mar 11, 2019

We announce the passing of Gertrude Helen Smith Bryant, of Edgewood, NM, at age 87, following a short illness. Gertrude was born Friday, November 13, 1931 near Ardmore, TN to Beadie Irene Mangum Smith and Joseph Buckner Smith. Her passing was on Monday, March 11, 2019. She graduated salutatorian from Ardmore High School in 1950 and married...

Mar 11, 2019

Jerald Miller of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Mar 11, 2019. Jerald was born in Pampa, TX, on June 16, 1931.

He was a farmer, avid hunter/fisherman, Korean War veteran, forest ranger, Russian linguist, lion tamer, physicist, UFO expert, race car driver, glider pilot, hot air balloon pilot, scuba diver, silver/turquoise miner, treasure hunter, motorcyclist, amateur astronomer,...

Mar 11, 2019

Joan Ritchie of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Mar 11, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 11, 2019

Sadie Paiz, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, March 11, 2019. She entered this world on Friday, July 14, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Salvador and Sarah Nunez. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Paiz; daughter, Tina Paiz; son, Ray Jr.; grandchildren, Andrea Acosta and Michael Viera;...

Mar 10, 2019

Dolores A. Church, 96, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque entered into Eternal Life from her home last Sunday March 10th, 2019.

She was born, Maria Dolores Apodaca, on September 7, 1922, to Antonio J. Apodaca and Manuela (Sanchez) Apodaca.  She attended, Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Vincent’s Academy, Albuquerque High School and Western School of...

Mar 10, 2019

Thomas Joseph Rogers, age 65, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He entered this world on Sunday, May 24, 1953 in Kansas City, MO, born to William Rogers and Janet Potter.  He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1980 as a petty officer first class...

Mar 10, 2019

Martin M. Fischer, 96, died Sunday, March 10, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carlotta; his children, Vincent Fischer, Gregory Fischer (Vaune), Veronica Doolittle (Michael); grandchildren, Adam Donato (Alicia), Victoria Castleberry (Justin), Melissa Fischer; his great-grandchildren, Jarrod Donato, Lilliana Donato, Nicholas Donato, Bethany Donato, Sarah Donato, Logan Lane, and Van Lane;...

Mar 9, 2019

Humbert Dwight Williams, 66, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The oldest of four children, he was born on Sunday, February 1, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM, to Raymond R. and Julea Geraldine Williams. He is survived by his sisters, Flora Latham and Aimee Williams; nieces, Saki Chavez and Akari Latham (Markus);...

Mar 9, 2019

Cecilia Padilla, affectionately known as “Ciso”, age 76, was born Wednesday, February 17, 1943 and passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Cecilia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, grew up in El Cerro. She worked as a chef, seamstress, first aid responder, nurturer, guidance counselor, life coach, storyteller, a giver of hugs and endless love, her title was Homemaker.

Mar 9, 2019

Willie J. Rodriguez, born in Velarde, NM on Monday, July 21, 1930 to Efren and Teresa Rodriguez. He passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. He graduated from the Santa Fe School for the Deaf and Blind where he excelled in boxing and basketball. It was there he fell in love with grounds-keeping. He had a crew of his...