Obituaries

Eddie Orlando Sanchez

Jan 17, 2019

Eddie Orlando Sanchez, born April 11, 1947, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luis Sanchez and Clarita Lucero.

Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend who touched the lives of many with his kind and generous spirit. He was a devout...

Anthony Eugene Romero

Jan 17, 2019

Anthony Eugene Romero, Lt., Navy (Ret.), age 67, passed away January 17, 2019. Anthony was born in Santa Fe, NM in 1951 to Antonio and Connie Romero. He attended St. Pius X High School, the University of New Mexico, and then Colorado State University to pursue a graduate degree in Public Health. Upon graduation, he worked in Washington, D.C....

Vernon Lee Reza

Jan 17, 2019

Vernon Reza, born and raised in Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Born on January 10, 1956 to Henry J. and Mary Frances Reza, he is survived by his two sons, Jed and Tim; granddaughter, Annalise Reza; sister, Rose Marie Reza; brother, Patrick (Patricia); niece and nephews; and one grandniece.  He served as Choir...

Mark Edward Tinker

Jan 17, 2019

Mark Edward Tinker, age 33 of Albuquerque, beloved son of Kristi Tinker and Bill Tinker, J.D., (deceased), went to be with our Lord on January 17, 2019.

Mark graduated from high school where he participated in wrestling and motorbike racing.  Mark enlisted in the US Army and served from 2003 through 2005 as...

Mary Rose Grummer

Jan 17, 2019

Mary Rose Grummer, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the age of 96 in Albuquerque. She was born Mary Rose Buthod, on June 10, 1922 in Tulsa, OK. Mary Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles John Grummer, her son, Theodore (Ted) Grummer and her grandson Peter Sims....

Krishauna Hilary Perez

Jan 16, 2019

Krishauna “Krishy” Perez, age 27, loving mother, caring daughter, and perfect sister was tragically taken away from us on January 15, 2019. Krishauna was known for her contagious smile, gentle soul, compassionate heart, comforting laughter, and most importantly for being the best mother to her baby girl, Sheyla. Krishy was dedicated to taking care of special needs children as...

Alcario C. Armenta

Jan 16, 2019

Alcario "Al" Armenta

Alcario “Al” Armenta, age 72, passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with a chronic illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Jeannie Armenta; his children; Ronnie, Christopher (Nicole) and Brian (fiancé Christina); one step-son, Joshua Tafoya and a step-daughter Sonya Holmberg (Dustin);...

William "Jerry" Sears Evans

Jan 16, 2019

William "Jerry" Evans, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1941 in Elmore County, AL, to W.O. and Hellon Evans. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rebecca (Becky); children, Nick and Stephanie Evans of Albuquerque and Marquita and Brian Dickinson of...

Betty Magnuson

Jan 15, 2019

Betty Ruth Ellen Thorsgaard was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on May 22, 1943, to Hans Theodore Thorsgaard and Mimi Johanna Lervik Thorsgaard. The fourth of six children, she grew up on the family farm southeast of town. She attended public school in Bottineau, graduated from Bottineau High School in 1961, and attended the North Dakota School of Forestry...

Richard Oliver Singleton

Jan 15, 2019

Richard O. Singleton, an Albuquerque resident since 1967, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. He was 90 years old. Richard was the son of James and Nancy Singleton (deceased), of Charleston, South Carolina. He served in the Air Force and later served as a civil servant for the Air Force on Kirtland AFB. He was known for his...

Ernest Pompeo

Jan 15, 2019

Ernest Pompeo was born on April 16, 1926 to Guiseppe Pompeo and Nancy Brandolino Pompeo. He was married to Betty Lou Wilton for 58 years, who preceded him in death in 2013. Ernest is survived by his daughter, Tsenre L. Deveraux; son-in-law, Michael A. Deveraux; granddaughters and grandsons, Amber M. Deveraux and Ryan M. Zoubovitch, and Lauren Deveraux O’Neal...

Arlene A. Carlson

Jan 14, 2019

Arlene Alice (Allen Alworth) Carlson born Febraury 28, 1923 and passed away January 14, 2019. Arlene lived to the age of 95 and passed peacefully in her sleep. Her husband, her parents and her sisters preceded her in death. She was a wife, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, godmother and good friend. She was born in Connecticut, raised a family...

Stephen Mark Roberts

Jan 14, 2019

Stephen Mark Roberts, age 67, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on January 14, 2019. Steve was known for his quick wit and irreverent sense of humor. He was funny, fun loving and loved to tease. He was born in Wyoming. He is preceded in death by his father, Ken; his mother, Mary; and his brother,...

Lois (Rynning) Rood

Jan 14, 2019

Lois Rood, 88, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 14, 2019. She entered this world on April 9, 1930 in Fargo, ND, born to Loyd and Stella Rynning. She is survived by her husband, Kletus Rood; daughter, Laura Hoberg; son, Andrew Rood (Claudia); grandsons, Erik Hoberg, Jerry Kinnunen, Steve Kinnunen (Jackie); and...

Mary "Dot" Brantley

Jan 13, 2019

Mary "Dot" Brantley, 98, died January 13, 2019.

Dot was born in Ohio but her family moved to Evanston, IL, where she spent most of her childhood. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology then joined the US Civil Service and went overseas, just after the end of World War II.  Dot spent time in...

Estevan Manuel Tafoya

Jan 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Estevan Manuel Tafoya, age 31. Estevan is survived by his mother, Bethany Graham, his father Steve Tafoya, his step-father, Tom Graham and his step-mother, Judith Martin-Tafoya. He also left behind two younger sisters, Addison Graham and her fiance Tanner Campbell, and Emmary Graham, whom he...

Eufemia Bustamante

Jan 13, 2019

Eufemia Bustamante, 93, passed away January 13, 2019.

She is survived by her son, James "J" Bustamante; daughter, Juanita Prewitt; and many extended family members, including her loving cousins Lita and Walter Chavez. She is also survived by her numerous friends and the staff of Morningstar Assisted Living who lovingly cared for her. Femia was preceded in...

Francis W Nye

Jan 13, 2019

“What a life I had!” declared Francis (Frank) W. Nye, Major General, USAF, Retired who died at the age of 100 on January 13, 2019. Francis was born on a farm in Barton, Vermont to Percy Hildreth Nye and Clara Elizabeth “Bessie” Murphy Nye on June 29, l918. He attended Barton Academy from first grade...

Gordon M. Sagely

Jan 12, 2019

Gordon M. Sagely, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH – Wyoming.

Stanley Allen Edmund

Jan 12, 2019

Stanley Edmund was called to his heavenly home on January 12, 2019 after a brave battle with lung cancer.

Stan was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on January 8, 1947, the oldest of eight children.  The family moved to Texas when he was four, and then he moved to his beloved New Mexico in 1974.  He is survived...