Elena Noelle Buffington
Dec 21, 2024
Elena Noelle Buffington was born December 21st, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was diagnosed with anencephaly at her 10 week ultrasound appointment, which is sadly a terminal condition. However, due to amazing medical care, unwavering strength from her mother, and the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, she was born alive at just under 38 weeks. Elena took a...
Philip Smith
Dec 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Philip Craig Smith
It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Philip Craig Smith, a devoted father, son, brother, and friend, on Saturday December 21, 2024, at the age of 68.
Born on June 30, 1956, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Philip Smith was a man whose life was defined by faith, service, and...
Raymond Sanchez
Dec 21, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Raymond Sanchez announces his passing on December 21, 2024. Ray was born to Sostén and Veronica Mora Sanchez in Chilili NM on August 7, 1933, and raised on a ranch by his grandparents, Aniseto and Sara Sanchez. He lived a long and varied life of 91 years. He spent his early...
Arden B. Henry
Dec 20, 2024
Arden Burdick Henry, 87, died Dec. 20, 2024, after a brief illness in Rio Rancho, N.M. His family was with him at the time.
He and his twin sister, Ardena, were born Nov. 17, 1937, in North Hornell, N.Y., to A. Nelson and Glenna Ruth (Butman) Henry, and they grew up in the tiny village of Canisteo, N.Y., where they were...
Susan Rhea Jordan
Dec 20, 2024
Susan Rhea Jordan, age 87 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 20, 2024, following a long decline from dementia. She was born on January 28, 1937, in Pueblo, CO, the youngest of her siblings and the only one born in a hospital.
In 1948, Sue moved to Albuquerque, where she spent the rest of her life. She married the love...
Phyllis Reilly
Dec 20, 2024
Phyllis Arlene Reilly, 80, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 20, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in Utica, New York, the daughter of Jeanne Reynolds.
Phyllis earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 1996, and went on to earn her Master's degree in Public Health, 2004. Phyllis retired from the Fresno County Public Health Department in 2016.
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Irene Guillermo
Dec 20, 2024
Irene Guillermo, 57, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2024. She entered this world on October 19, 1967 in Nuevo Leon, Monterrey Mexico. She is survived by her daughters Josephine Bustos and Evelyn Macias.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at French Funeral Chapel starting at...
Scott Thomas
Dec 20, 2024
Scott Bruce Thomas, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Goldie Faye Thomas; wife, Gina Prieskorn-Thomas; his children: Jeremy Thomas, Tearsa Packard, Theresa Thomas, Tina Thomas, Zachary Thomas; his 13 wonderful grandchildren; and...
Dana Kay Pexa
Dec 20, 2024
Dana Kay Pexa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 80.
Dana was born on October 21, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas, to Narn Vernon and Veva Bolton. She spent her early years in Brownwood before moving to Fort Pierre, South Dakota, where she met and fell in love with...
William Nelson
Dec 20, 2024
Son, Husband, Brother, Drummer.
William (Bill) Keith Nelson, a man of extraordinary talent and steadfast determination, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on May 21, 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bill brought joy and inspiration to those who knew him through his humor, creativity, and dedication.
From an early age, Bill displayed a sharp wit and a...
Kevin Myers
Dec 19, 2024
Kevin Myers, 33, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2024. He entered this world on December 26, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, born to Kevin and Patricia Myers. He is survived by his father Kevin Myers; mother Patricia Myers Albuquerque, NM; sister Amber Myers Maple Grove, MN; half-sister Angela Valenciana...
Elsie Surface
Dec 18, 2024
Elsie Jane Surface transitioned into eternal honor to be with our Lord and Savior on December 18, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home with her family at the age of 92. She will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Elsie Jane is survived by her husband of 72 years, Ray Surface; her daughter, Sharon Surface-Lucero & son...
Sharon K. Yaple
Dec 18, 2024
Sharon K. (Carver) Yaple, 82, of Albuquerque, passed away on December 18, 2024.
A lifelong resident of New Mexico, Sharon was born in Grants to Charles and Eileen Carver on January 5, 1942. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959 and was a dedicated homemaker for most of her life.
A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sharon will be remembered...
Marilyn Clark
Dec 18, 2024
Marilyn J. Clark was called to the Lord on December 18th, 2024.
Marilyn was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her adult life living in her beloved Albany, New York where she worked for General Electric as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement after devoting 25 years to her career which brought her many friendships. Marilyn moved...
Dr. Keith William Harvie, DO
Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Harvie passed away December 18, 2024, at the age of 84. His immense impact on his friends, loved ones, patients, and the community will not be forgotten. The Harvie family moved to Albuquerque in December 1973 with their 2 children. Dr. Harvie began his private medical practice in Albuquerque; Orthopedic Consultants, where he cared for patients as an Orthopedic...
Terrie Samora Sais
Dec 17, 2024
Terrie Samora Sais, age 78, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on December 17, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Terrie was born in Tierra Amarilla, NM, on March 25, 1946. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1952, and she attended Lew Wallace Elementary, Washington Junior High and Albuquerque High School (AHS). She earned a B.A. in Economics at...
Emily Chavez
Dec 17, 2024
Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Emily Chavez, was called to heaven on December 17, 2024. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to her parents Alfredo and Eleanor Trujillo, Emily lived a lifetime of happiness for 85 years.
As Emily began her life as a wife and mother, she married her husband, Johnny who she shared her life with for 50 wonderful...
Jerald "Jerry" LeRoy Baker
Dec 17, 2024
Jerald LeRoy Baker was born March 6, 1937, in a home near Stennett, Iowa (although he sometimes told us he was born in a manger). His parents LeRoy and Elizabeth Baker raised Jerry and his sisters Joy and Ann in Elliott, Iowa, where Jerry attended high school, competing in football and track and delivering groceries after school. Jerry attended Northwest...
Robert Thomas Lewis
Dec 17, 2024
Robert Thomas Lewis died December 17, 2024, at home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born September 2, 1928, in Kansas City, MO. His parents were James O. and Myrtle (Kemper) Lewis. The family lived in Iowa for seven years before moving to Mt. Vernon, MO in 1935.
He is survived by his wife, Idell, of 72 years and...
Jon Peterson
Dec 16, 2024
Jon A. Peterson (89) passed away December 16, 2024 following a series of illnesses.
Jon moved to Albuquerque in 1951. He attended Highland High School when it opened. Jon joined the US Air Force during the Korean War and served primarily as a technician in development of an early flight simulator. Afterward he worked at Cape Canaveral and in Sunnyvale, CA...