Obituaries

Barbara Martinez

May 1, 2025

Barbara Jean Martinez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on May 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 21, 1936, in Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life defined by deep love, quiet strength, and selfless devotion to those around her.

She was the heart of her family--a woman whose love was constant...

Willa Martin

May 1, 2025

Willa Harris Martin was born in Belton, Texas. Willa grew up in Austin, Texas. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her book clubs and friends. Enjoyment of art, particularly southwestern and native artists surrounded her life.

Willa attended American University in Mexico City. Her love of the Spanish language led to Willa becoming fluent. Willa's Spanish skills were...

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin

May 1, 2025

Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin died on May 1, 2025 due to complications after a stroke. Barbara was born on November 14, 1953 and raised in Warsaw, Poland. She was a member of the Solidarity Movement in Poland when they confronted Russian rule. She earned a doctorate in psychology/neuropsychology in Poland. In 1989, she was awarded a prestigious American Association of University...

Kathleen A. Lubertazzo

May 1, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kathleen A. Lubertazzo on May 1, 2025.

Kathleen (Pangaro) Lubertazzo, 91, Born in Bronx, NY on May 12, 1933 was 11 days shy of her 92nd birthday. Beloved wife of Cosmo Lubertazzo. Loving mother of Karen Lubertazzo, Linda Kunkel and husband Richard Kunkel. Cherished grandmother to Michael Sandoval, Kevin Sandoval...

Judith Ann Wanhala (Judy)

Apr 30, 2025

Judith Ann Wanhala, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly Minneapolis), passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister, and loving partner of 35 years, Anne Thorsen Truax. Survived by many loving family members: Tom (Rebecca Pavleňko), David, Steve (Penny), John (Diana Lewis), and Rick Truax; six grandchildren, Colby Mattson (Nicki), Maggie McGough...

Wilfredo Besse

Apr 30, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Wilfredo Besse. Wilfredo "Will", a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2025, at the age of 85 years. He was born in Dilia, NM to Benito and Nestorita Besse.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Nestorita Besse, his brothers,...

Patricia Millsap

Apr 30, 2025

Patricia Ruth Millsap (Beddo)

12/22/1934-04/30/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ruth Millsap (Beddo) also known to many as "Pat" or to her family as "Jelli." At the age of 90, following an arduous battle with dementia, Pat passed away in the comfort of her home during the early morning hours of April 30, 2025.

Pat was...

Nellie Gurule Salas

Apr 30, 2025

Nellie Gurule Salas, 98, passed peacefully from life into eternal glory held in the arms of her devoted daughter April 30. 2025. Nellie was a faithful wife, devoted mother, much-loved aunt, godmother, teacher and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-six years, an infant daughter, her parents, and eleven siblings. She leaves behind a daughter...

Chad Chase Ward

Apr 29, 2025

Chad Chase Ward was born on May 31, 1976, in Phoenix, AZ, and passed away on April 29, 2025 in Santa Fe, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, R. Rex Ward; his brother, Tye Ward; and his grandparents, Billie and George Rice, and Adele and Francis Catanach.

He is survived by his mother, Cecile; his brother,...

Angela Davidson-Gabbitas

Apr 29, 2025

Angela Dee Davidson-Gabbitas, age 61, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She will be deeply missed as a devoted mother, cherished friend, and vibrant presence in the lives of many.

Angie was born on December 12, 1963, in Maricopa County, Arizona, to Chester Davidson and Mary Elsie Roberts. She spent her early years in Utica, Mississippi,...

Stephen Nussbaum

Apr 29, 2025

Stephen Nussbaum was born January 13, 1950, in Amarillo, Texas. He was Elizabeth and Leonard's second son; they would have a total of six children, all boys. In his childhood and throughout his life Steve was blessed with a large family-brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many connections on his wife's side of the family.

His...

Francisco Ornelas

Apr 28, 2025

Con tristeza comunicamos el fallecimiento de Francisco Ornelas, de 65 años, quien falleció el 28 de April de 2025. Nacido en Namiquipa, Chihuahua ,Mexico.

A Francisco le sobreviven sus tres hijas: Sylvia Ordoñez, Karla Carvajal y Gabriela Ornelas, quienes honran su memoria con amor y gratitud.

Francisco fue amante del campo y la naturaleza, disfrutaba de la música y el baile. Siempre...

Robert Bruce

Apr 28, 2025

Robert W. Bruce (Bob) of Corrales, New Mexico went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Teddie Maddon Bruce, their daughters, Kimber Bruce of Reno, Nevada and Amber Winski and her husband, Paul Winski, of Chino Valley, Arizona, two granddaughters, Annie Cruz and Loryn Winski, one grandson,...

Dale Leavesley Melada

Apr 28, 2025

Dale Leavesley Melada, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong educator passed away April 28, 2025. Born January 5th, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, Dale attended West Chester State Teacher's College in Pennsylvania, and taught in Pennsylvania and California before coming to Albuquerque in 1966 with her husband, Ivan. Dale devoted 43 years to elementary education. She received her EdD...

Donna Joan Cook

Apr 28, 2025

Donna Joan Cook, but known as Joan to her friends and family, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, left us peacefully on April 28th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her adoring family.

Born December 25, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan, to Bernard and Nellie Biergans, and sister to June, Bernice, Francis, Rose, and Margie. Joan went on to become the first in...

Maggie Garcia

Apr 27, 2025

Maggie Garcia passed away into into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Rust Medical Center due to lung disease. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Pedro Alires and Josefa Angelina Alires, and brother, Edward Alires. Father and mother in law, Rafael and Dulcinia Garcia, sister in law, Lucinda Padilla, brother in...

Barbara Jaramillo

Apr 27, 2025

BARBARA ANNE JARAMILLO (70) beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother quietly departed this life at home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Taos, NM to Dolores and Vences Trujillo on July 8th, 1954.

Barbara's beautiful life will always be cherished by the lives of her husband of 52 years, Robert Jaramillo, three children, Mario Jaramillo, Joseph Jaramillo (Andrea) and Celeste Lucero (Brian);...

Tyonna Spikes

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tyonna Spikes (Tee)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tyonna Spikes, born on February 8, 1990, and departed on April 27, 2025.

Tyonna was a cherished wife, loving daughter, protective sister, caring cousin, and devoted aunt. She was also a proud stepmother to two beautiful girls. She impacted everyone she encountered...

Joe Zamora

Apr 27, 2025

Joe Zamora, age 87, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 in his home. Joe was an avid hunter who cherished his time in the Jemez Mountains, where he shared countless adventures with his father, brothers, sons, nephews and friends. Affectionately nicknamed "Bear," he lived up to the name...

Juanita Gipson

Apr 27, 2025

Juanita Teresa Burk was born in Leesburg Alabama to Arthur and Elva Burk on October 18, 1924. Her siblings included three sisters and a brother now all deceased. As a farmer's daughter she helped with the chores and fondly reminisced about picking cotton from the fields. She died peacefully at a residence on April 27, 2025, after obtaining the amazing...