Mar 29, 2018

Ruben Eloy Lucero, born May 8, 1951, passed away on March 29, 2018. Ruben served our county in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his Daughter, Rita Martinez and Husband, Paul Martinez; brother's, Alfonso, Tony and Henry Ortega of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his Aunt whom he lived with over 30...

Mar 29, 2018

Melanie (Martin) Pendergast, 64, of Albuquerque, NM, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at home. Melanie was born in Syracuse, NY, the oldest of three children to Marilyn A. and Norman J. Martin. She graduated from Bishop Ludden High School and LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY. She worked in the insurance industry for 25 years. She began her career as...

Mar 28, 2018

Henrietta Sarah Courtnage, 86, of Albuquerque, NM passed away March 28, 2018. A passionate teacher, Henri worked in special education after graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Drake University and was honored by the Iowa Council for Exceptional Children with the 1986 Winterstein Award for her leadership in the field. Henri took great...

Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Ronnie went to join her beloved husband Sam in eternity.  She was 89 years old and had lived in Albuquerque for 60 years. Ronnie was born in Southport, in the north of England to a prominent Armenian family, the youngest of four children. Though the family always returned to their London base, they travelled extensively....

Mar 28, 2018

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of a beautiful and good friend, Marie Biffle, age 97, she entered to eternal rest March 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Biffle; sons, Marvin and Jerry Biffle; daughter, Sharon and son-in-law, Sam Strizich. She is survived by granddaughter, Krista and her husband, Alan Buck...

Mar 28, 2018

Patricio Candelario "Pat" Casias, age 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather (GiGi, and Grandpa, Pat) passed away mid-morning Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

He is survived by his daughter, Veronica (Raymond) Jaramillo; son, Henry (Kathi) Casias; grandchildren, Jessica Jaramillo (Louie)Anaya, Justin (Annie) Casias, and Ryane Casias; great grandchildren, Rylee, Eloise, Ava, Chloe, Matthew,...

Mar 27, 2018

Daniel M. Lyman, formerly of Watertown and Potsdam, NY, died on March 27, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He had been under the care of Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice. Dan, the son of Frederick and Phyllis Lyman, was born in Watertown on November 29, 1963. He was educated in schools in Watertown, Potsdam and British Columbia. Following...

Mar 27, 2018

Dick A. Valdez (Brigadier General - Retired) passed away on March 27, 2018. He was born in Rowe, NM on May 27, 1920. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Huntington Valdez, on March 13, 1983. He is survived by his two sons, Jim Valdez and wife, Keta, and Richard Valdez, and three daughters, Irene Sikelianos, Carla...

Mar 27, 2018

Margaret Jane Pyle, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2018. She was born in Belen, NM on November 30, 1934 to Dennis and Maria Gabaldon and a resident of Albuquerque since 1957.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Ray Pyle; and granddaughter, Marlyssa Sanchez. She is survived by...

Mar 27, 2018

Horacio “Horace” Papo Garcia changed his address to Heaven peacefully on March 27, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Canjilon, NM on March 25, 1933.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernardo and Eufemia Garcia; his wife, Opal Sprunk Garcia for over fifty years, of the family...

Mar 26, 2018

Merryl E. May, USAF, Ret, age 68, passed away March 26, 2018 at the UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.

Merryl was born March 4, 1950 at Castle AFB, Merced, CA, to Russell and Norma Jean May. As an Air Force ‘brat’ he lived in Kansas, California, Alaska, Arkansas, England and Minnesota and in 1969 joined...

Mar 26, 2018

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Kimmie was a fiercely strong and independent woman. She met life's obstacles head on with perseverance, determination, and a warrior's spirit. Her son, Kamden is her greatest love and proudest achievement. Her mischievous grin, fiesty laugh, and wild sense of...

Mar 26, 2018

Herman Anthony Lutz, Jr., born in Fort Smith, AR to Herman and Luella on December 27, 1929, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on March 26, 2018 at the age of 88.  He was a long-time resident of Lake Wales, FL and recently residing in Albuquerque, NM. Herman was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend.  He was loved...

Mar 26, 2018

Raylene Spotted Bear-LeBeau was born on February 15, 1961 to Delores Ducheneaux-Miller and Kenneth Harold Spotted Bear.

Raylene was a very happy child. When she was little, the family always had to keep an eye on her because she loved butter and would crawl onto the table to eat it. Anywhere Raylene went, she always brought back...

Mar 25, 2018

The Hon. Joe H. Galvan of Las Cruces, 84, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2018 with his family at his side at his daughter’s home in Corrales, NM.  Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary (Tess) Galvan of Las Cruces, his children Michael Galvan (Janet) of Ithaca, NY, Jo Galvan Nash (Don) of Las Cruces,...

Mar 25, 2018

Ronnie Edward Cook, 77, went home to be with the good lord on Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was born in Sudan, TX, to Edward and Mary Cook on August 5,1940. Ronnie leaves behind his Beloved wife, of 47 years Cecilia Cook;, two sons, Gordon Cook and Robert McFadden; Daughter in-law, Lisa McFadden; two grandchildren, Dominic and Mercedez. He...

Mar 25, 2018

Virginia Lee Carr, 92, of Santa Fe, NM, was called to her eternal resting place on March 25, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1925 in Wichita, KS, to Alvah Clair Cecil and Verna Funk Cecil Williams. Upon graduating from El Dorado Junior College she worked at the Carnegie Library in KS for two years before moving to...

Mar 25, 2018

Alan C. Dickinson, 74, died March 25, 2018 with his wife, Lucy at his side.

Alan is survived by his sister, Marsha (Larry); many other family members; and numerous friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Doris.

Alan served our country in the United States Navy and...

Mar 25, 2018

Saxon, Mary Mary Saxon, 93, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 25, 2018. She entered this world on February 9, 1925 in Spur, TX, born to Ellis and Alma Draper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy B. Saxon and her brother, Jimmie Draper. She is survived by...

Mar 25, 2018

Yvonne Ferran, age 78, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was taken way too soon and had many more years and memories to make. She was born in Valliant, OK on September 30, 1939. In her youth, she was the cotton-picking champion of McCurtain County, OK. At age 17 she moved to Oklahoma City where she met...