Obituaries

Mary Louise Yonker

Feb 21, 2019

Mary L. Yonker, (Tootsie), 78, beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away as the sun was rising on Thursday morning, February 21, 2019. She is survived by her three children, daughter, Vikki Spicer and husband, Leroy of Albuquerque and their children, Tanisha Yonker of Albuquerque and Curtis Allen Jr. and wife, Sarah of Denver, CO; her son, Joshua Yonker, Jr....

Msgr. Francis X. Eggert

Feb 20, 2019

Msgr. Francis X. Eggert, 88, was born June 11, 1930, and died peacefully February 20, 2019. The oldest of three children, he was born in Albuquerque to William E. Eggert and Anna S. Eggert. He attended grade school at St. Mary's in Albuquerque and high school at St. Michael's in Santa Fe. He attended Lourdes Seminary and the Immaculate...

Darl E. Bunnell

Feb 20, 2019

Darl Eugene Bunnell, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

He was born in Fulton county, Indiana on January 26, 1931.  In his early years he spent it on the farm with his 13 brothers and sisters.  He joined the Air Force in 1948 and moved to San Antonio...

Marc E. Hendricks

Feb 20, 2019

Marc was a caring son, loving brother, an amazing husband, wonderful friend, a wholly devoted father. He left us too soon and will be greatly missed. Marc was born on Friday, September 16, 1960 to Jayne and Edward Hendricks. He grew up on a dairy farm in Marengo, Il. His two younger sisters, Darla and Hope, loved having an...

Richard Allen Trask

Feb 19, 2019

Richard Allen Trask, 99, passed away on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Anna and Charles Wesley Trask on Tuesday, September 16, 1919.  He spent his earliest childhood in Independence, Missouri. The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when he was a young child. He graduated...

Elaine (Sanders) Smith

Feb 19, 2019

Elaine Sanders Smith, age 88, beloved aunt, sister, friend and Girl Scout, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She entered this world on Monday, February 2, 1931 in Portales, NM, born to John Maury (Sweat) and Irva Sanders. Elaine attended Portales Grade School, Junior High and High School, after which she attended Eastern...

George "Bob" Robert Boner

Feb 19, 2019

George Robert "Bob" Boner, 85, died February 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne; daughters, Kathy Smith and husband Randy, Karen Chavez, and Kate Logan and partner Beth; grandchildren, Rebecca Smith Sealy, Kristopher Chavez, Kayla Chavez; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Judah, Nolan, Preston; sisters-in-law, Darlene Boner and Karla Canfield; and many other family and...

Cloma Norene Higdon

Feb 19, 2019

Cloma Norene Higdon, age 98, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in Miami, OK, and was the eighth and youngest child of Rev. Thomas D. and Nancy New. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939 and after living a short while in Clovis, she resided in Albuquerque for over...

Hermila (Roldan) Ramos

Feb 18, 2019

Hermila Ramos of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 18, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Kathryn Marko

Feb 18, 2019

Kathryn Marko, age 95, beloved mother of four daughters, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019.

She lived to see five generations.  Kathryn was known for her spiritual influence and dedication to making sure her daughters grew up knowing about Jesus Christ.  Kathryn's special interests included attending church, raising her girls, and working as a...

William Nelson Henderson

Feb 18, 2019

William Nelson Henderson’s extraordinary life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE in Albuquerque.

His 78 years here on earth were a blessing to so many, and he has begun eternity in Heaven, a destination promised in Romans 10:12-13, “For there is no difference...

Annabel Pearson

Feb 17, 2019

Annabel Pearson, age 77, dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Annabel was known for her caring and loving heart for her family.  She is survived by her husband; sister, Gloria; daughter, Stephanie; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Zachary; and great-grandchild, Kallie.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 9,...

Hazel Lessen

Feb 17, 2019

Hazel Lessen passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. Loving wife of Arthur; mother of Richard (deceased), Mary, Susan, and Julie. We rejoice for her soul and mourn her passing. God Bless.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Rio Rancho.

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Marilyn H. (Hopkins) Wilkerson

Feb 16, 2019

Marilyn Wilkerson, 80, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Marilyn was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 30, 1938, the youngest of three children of F. Richard and Veva Hopkins. Having lived in several Oklahoma towns, her family settled in Chandler, OK, where she graduated from Chandler High School as class salutatorian....

Brian Hand Derrick

Feb 16, 2019

Brian Hand Derrick, our beloved brother, age 87, passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born in Queens Village, NY. He was a graduate of Queens College in 1955. He holds three Master's degrees, including an MBA. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force retiring with the rank of Major. After his service, he worked for the...

Antonio E. Martinez

Feb 16, 2019

Antonio “Tony” E. Martinez, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Chimayo, NM. Tony is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ailene; daughters, Lydia Martinez Lucero and husband Michael,...

Hershel Glenn Cogdill

Feb 16, 2019

Hershel Glenn "Papa" Cogdill, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Hershel was born in Cameron, NM on July 2, 1926 to the late Robert Chelcie and Bertie Nancy Cogdill. He was a farmer and basketball player in Wheatland, NM until graduation. He met and married the love of his life, Julie,...

Mary Dolores Gutierrez

Feb 16, 2019

Mary Dolores Gutierrez, age 73, a lifetime resident of Bernalillo, NM and devoted mother, passed away early Saturday morning, February 16, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Dolores was born on January 30, 1946 to Delfido and Perfecta Gonzales. She was the seventh child of 8. She was a fun loving and happy person who enjoyed dancing and spending...

Pauline D. Oliver

Feb 16, 2019

Pauline D. Oliver, 86, died February 16, 2019. She was the loving mother to, David Oliver (Pam), Deborah Pearce, Dianna Sigler (Michael), Douglas Oliver (Joanna), Duke Oliver (Linda), Denise Sigler (John), Donna Burkhammer, and Dawn Hoffman (Kevin); 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Monsignor Leo E. Lucero

Feb 16, 2019

Monsignor Leo Lucero was called to join our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was devout and dedicated to his vocation, he was loved, respected and admired by all who knew him. Born in Espanola, NM, on Friday, March 1, 1935. Leo was the youngest of three brothers. He received his calling early in his life,...