Jun 16, 2018

John (Jack) Benton, 82, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Jack was born on July 24, 1935 in Newark, NJ to Thomas and Margaret Benton. In 1954, he served as a Corpsman in the Navy where he met a slightly naïve Southern...

Jun 16, 2018

Isabel Ruiz-Esparza (née Vieira) died in Albuquerque, NM, USA on June  15, 2018.  She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert Ruiz-Esparza, their daughters Christina Ruiz-Esparza (San Francisco), Andrea Ruiz-Esparza (Washington, D.C); and Amanda Ruiz-Esparza; and son Rob Ruiz-Esparza (a transplant from Nashville to Albuquerque); and her sole surviving sibling, Mariano Vieira.

Isabel was...

Jun 15, 2018

Sandra Lee Cuthbert, age 75, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cheyenne, WY on June 15, 1943 and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1981. Her birthday on Earth became her birthday in Heaven....

Jun 14, 2018

Michael Joseph Canney, 88, beloved father, grandfather and former husband, passed away June 14, 2018. Michael was born May 6, 1930 in Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland to Elanor Reaney Canney and Patrick Joseph Canney. He grew up with his three sisters, Mella, Maureen, and Nolaidg throughout Southern Ireland. He later immigrated to the United States, and became a citizen...

Jun 14, 2018

Gilbert Baca, 82, devoted husband, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 14, 2018. He entered this world on September 28, 1935 in Santa Rosa, NM, born to Frank and Leandra Baca. He is survived by his spouse, Victoria Baca; son James Baca; daughters, Lorraine Pearce, Geraldine Migacz, Ramona Purvis and their spouses along with...

Jun 14, 2018

Beatrice Contreras, 96, beloved Mother, Sister, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 14, 2018. She was born in Veguita, NM to Juan and Lupe Padilla.

She is preceded in death by husband, Manuel Contreras and son, John J. Contreras. She is survived by her daughter Mary Garcia (Gilbert); sister Alice Baca; grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2018

1923 - 2018

James Lee Simmons, a New Mexico resident for 77 Years and Albuquerque resident for 61 Years, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on June 13, 2018, at the age of 95.  He was born in Cushing, OK in January 1923.  He attended school in nearby Ripley, OK.  During that time of the Great Depression, he...

Jun 13, 2018

Judith H. Pomaikai, wife, mother, and grandmother died on June 13, 2018 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She was 71. She was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu and was a graduate of Kailua High School in 1964. She worked as a nurse’s aide in Honolulu for a brief period. In 1974, while working at the Moana Hotel...

Jun 13, 2018

Antonio Jose Sedillo, walking on 94 (as he would say), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 18, 1924, Antonio enjoyed telling colorful stories of childhood experiences and countless adventures of his life. Antonio had...

Jun 13, 2018

Nora Pearl Dean Jones was born to Cornelious Sr. and Nora Lee Thompson on August 24, 1935 in Knox City, TX.  She was the third child of seven children, which gave her two sisters and four brothers.  They were all raised in the church.  She attended school in a one-room building with classes 1st through 8th grade because black...

Jun 13, 2018

Carmela T. Blumenthal, spirited, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 13, 2018. She was 95.

Mrs. Blumenthal is survived by her four children and their families; Kenneth Blumenthal, Carleen Blumenthal, Kathleen Rourke, and Christine Bodo. She also had four grandchildren; Diana Tuten, Andrew Rourke, Christopher...

Jun 12, 2018

Born January 1, 1935 to William and Nathalie Allen, Jane Allen Geist was gathered to God on June 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Jane graduated from Bosse High School in Evansville, IN, receiving her AB from Indiana University in Government, minoring in Psychology and Journalism. University years included membership in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, with much activity...

Jun 12, 2018

Howard Henderson, 72, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 12, 2018. He entered this world on March 29, 1946 in Bentonville, AR, born to Powell and Mildred Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Henderson; son, Howard Henderson and wife, Shelly with their children Jacob and Peyton, son, Thomas Henderson and...

Jun 12, 2018

Charolette L. "Charlie" Lober, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jack Lober; children, Roger Kinkennon and wife, Ginny, Sam Kinkennon and wife, Debbie, Jeffrey Scott Lober, Russell Lober and wife, Sherry, and Sherry Lober Schwilm and husband,...

Jun 12, 2018

Sandra Lorraine Steffens-Brasher

June 24, 1943 – June 12, 2018 Sandra (Sandi), 74, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2018. She is survived by her youngest son, Tony; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; older sister, Sherry Steffens-Grismore; grandson, Keith; granddaughters, Melanie and Shay; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Sandi was...

Jun 12, 2018

Our mother Martha went to Heaven on June 12, 2018 Martha Delle Ainsworth Lewis Lauden was born on January 1, 1934, being the first baby born in Fort Worth, TX in 1934. She grew up to on a ranch around Lawn, TX with her sister Peggy and brothers John and Tex. She met her husband George Harvey Lewis at...

Jun 11, 2018

Margie R. White, age 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 11, 2018. Margie was born at home on August 9, 1930 in Gravel Switch, KY. She moved to Albuquerque as a new bride when her husband, TL, returned to Albuquerque to work with the railroad after he had served in the Army. Margie was a...

Jun 11, 2018

Paula C. Gregerson, 62, passed away unexpectedly June 11, 2018.

She is survived by her husband, John; her children, Geoffrey Dekle and wife, Alicia, Deanne Dekle and John-Lucas Gregerson and partner, Katie Leonard; her granddaughter, Thessaly Dekle; parents, Beltran and Mary Griego; sister, Donna Armijo and husband, Richard; brother, James Griego and wife, Georgia; and many nieces,...

Jun 10, 2018

Ann C. Lucero, devoted Catholic widow, went home to her beloved Jesus after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel (Gabe) who worked for the U.S. Post Office; and her son, David who was a writer and school teacher. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Sotelo and Lucia Chaves; her brothers,...

Jun 10, 2018

Filadelfio Trujillo, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

He was born on March 17, 1929, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Filadelfio was a hard-working, selfless, and kind man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was an incredible man of God. He always made it a point to tell...