Aug 6, 2019

Emma D. Writtenberry, age 95, a loving mother, whose grace, elegance, and wit lit up a room, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  Emma was born to Jose Rafael Luna and Rafaelita Garcia in Velarde, NM, on Sunday, December 23, 1923. Emma was one of five children. She had three sisters and one brother.  Emma was best...

Aug 6, 2019

Jackson “J.B.” Conley, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. J.B. was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, proud Navy veteran and retired air traffic controller. J.B. is survived by his wife, Pat, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage; his son, Michael; daughter, Karen; granddaughter, Nichole; and great-grandchildren, Raylee and Hunter. J.B....

Aug 5, 2019

Sylvia “JoAnn” Temple, age 86, resident of Albuquerque since 1959, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, with her family by her side.  JoAnn is survived by her three children, Susan Myers (husband, Steve), Mark Temple, and Renee Temple (husband, Richard); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

JoAnn was born in Edgewater, FL, and was raised in Ocoee,...

Aug 5, 2019

John Alan Finzel, 73, beloved husband, stepfather, uncle and friend, passed away at his home on  Monday, August 5, 2019. John was born on Saturday, June 1, 1946 in Allegany Maryland. He spent most of his adult life in California and New Mexico.

John served in the army in the Vietnam war. He went into the Army...

Aug 5, 2019

“Do not grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form…” Rumi

(Ruth) Susan Macnofsky passed peacefully at her beloved home in Placitas, NM, on the gorgeous summer morning of August 5, surrounded by her family. Born in New York City, NY, to Estelle (Grossman) and Sidney Fisch, Susan grew up in Peekskill, NY on the shore...

Aug 5, 2019

Linda May Fischer, 70, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.  She was born Tuesday, March 8, 1949 to Loyd and Johnnie Williams and was raised on the family ranch nine miles east of Moriarty with her five siblings.  She married her high school sweetheart, Jim, and to that union three children were born: Randi,...

Aug 4, 2019

Susan Mellin, age 77, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She entered this world on August 27, 1941 in Charleston, WV, born to Frank and Irene Lashinsky. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Mellin, whom were married for 50 years; son, Andy Fox; daughter, Robyn Mellin; and son,...

Aug 4, 2019

Angel Bolivar Collado y Castro passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019, in his home in Albuquerque at the age of 95 surrounded by family. He was born in Havana, Cuba, on Wednesday, December 26, 1923. His father, Angel Collado Fuente, was born in 1880 in Asturias, Spain, and emigrated to Cuba from Spain at age 18 to...

Aug 4, 2019

Norma Jean Anderson, age 93, of Albuquerque, NM, passed from this life on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Norma was born in Independence, KS to B.V. and Mildred B. McMillan on September 22, 1925. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1943 and continued her education until 1945.

Norma worked for various employers including Warren Petroleum in...

Aug 4, 2019

Our beloved mother and grandmother, departed our earthly presence on Sunday, August 4, 2019 to answer our Lord Father’s heavenly call.

Sheryl was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1954 in Anadarko. Oklahoma, a Native American of Wichita, Caddo and Delaware descent also of Oklahoma.  As her parents were employed with the federal government, her family...

Aug 3, 2019

Barbara Blumberg Carnes passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was born on July 13, 1949 in Queens, New York City and grew up in Roslyn Heights, Long Island.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Uday Blumberg and father, Asher Blumberg.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 25 years,...

Aug 3, 2019

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Rodney Davert, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 69 at his home in Edgewood, NM. Rodney was born Tuesday, April 25, 1950 in Rosebud TX to the late Darwin and Wanda Davert. Rodney was the beloved husband of Becky Davert; loving father to Michael King,...

Aug 3, 2019

Tristan Javier passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He loved sunsets, football, skateboarding, the beach, and his family. He had a contagious smile and brought laughter and joy to everyone surrounding him. He was loved by so many. He is survived by his mother, Heather Lujan; father,  Robert Huizar; stepfather, Matt Lujan; and stepmother, Diana Berrigan; brothers, Edward...

Aug 2, 2019

Frank Gee passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2019, with his loving life partner, Katie, by his side.  Frank was born on Saturday, February 3, 1934 in Wewoka, OK.  He was the second son of Leonard and Florence Gee.  Frank was raised in Odessa, TX, where he attended primary school. He then went...

Aug 2, 2019

Rodney Clyde Preston, 65, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Houma, LA and Justin, TX, passed away at his home on Friday, August 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born Wednesday, June 23, 1954 in Ruston, LA to Clyde Newton Preston and Virginia Gray Preston.

Rodney took great pride in being a US...

Aug 2, 2019

Samia Najar, 81, our beloved Mother, passed away on August 2, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1937 in Abedieh, Lebanon to Assad and Ratiba Najar. She is survived by her daughter Dina, her son Michael (Malek), his wife Rana, and their daughter Malak. She is also survived by her brother Sami and his wife Samia, her brother...

Aug 1, 2019

William Dunmire, a well-known New Mexico author and naturalist, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. Bill was 89. Known for his interest in New Mexico people, plants, history, and livestock, Bill wrote many books on those subjects. He was also proud to have completed a distinguished, 28-year career in the National Park Service, culminating as Superintendent of Carlsbad Caverns...

Aug 1, 2019

Jeffery (Jeff) Thomas McDermott, age 78, wonderful father and law enforcement professional, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. Jeff was best known for his dedication to law enforcement, and as a mentor and trainer for so many others in the field. He believed the Zuni Knifewing best represented him as it was a protector in the night, which symbolized...

Aug 1, 2019

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, Clarence Ashcraft, surrounded by his family, passed into the Kingdom of God. He was 90 years old and had lived a very blessed life. His death came eight years after he had been placed in hospice the first time. He fought hard and made an amazing recovery. He lived the next eight years enjoying...

Aug 1, 2019

Scott Henderson, age 53, beloved husband and father, was brought home to our Lord Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2019, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born on October 15, 1965, in Santa Monica, CA. Scott is survived by his wife, Angel Henderson; sons, Dylan and Drew Henderson; mother and stepfather, Leanne and Wendell Weart;...