Obituaries

Sep 25, 2018

Sam Washburn, age 89, died September 25, 2018 after courageously living with Parkinson’s disease for many years. He unconditionally loved, appreciated, and accepted his wife of 27 years Jane (Thorne) Ronca-Washburn. They met on Valentines’ Day 1988. Services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at First Unitarian Church, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, please donate...

Sep 25, 2018

Skip Franzen, born on July 30, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2018. Skip is survived by her husband, Richard Franzen; sons, Kerry Anonsen and Kent (Kris) Clemmons; two special sisters, Jeanne Stough and Jann (Don) Holm; Shelly Anonsen; and six-grandchildren. After starting her career as an elementary school counselor, Skip became...

Sep 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Grace Hughes on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 102.

Eleanor was born in Pawnee, OK, on September 2, 1916, to her parents, Peter Davis and Edna Kitty Becraft. She had two sisters, Ivory Davis Goodrich, Pauline...

Sep 24, 2018

Frances Jockle, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2018. She entered this world on May 29, 1923 in Moriarty, NM, born to Lewis and Pearl Marsh. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Shipley of Tucumcari; daughter, Colleen Guess-Smith and son-in-law Mike Smith both of Albuquerque; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....

Sep 24, 2018

Joel Gardea-Acosta, 62, passed away September 24, 2018. A Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Calles De Oror Church at 4100 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. Interment will take place in Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park at 924 Menaul...

Sep 23, 2018

Emily Desoto Holguin of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on September 23, 2018. She was born in Cubero, New Mexico on October 15, 1933. A visitation will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 11:00...

Sep 23, 2018

Joseph Paul Looney, age 60, passed away September 23, 2018 at 2:45 a.m.

Joseph’s hobbies included 4-wheeling in his Ford Bronco, fishing, bowling, landscaping design, and handicrafts.  Joseph’s recent occupations were local trucking and landscaping. He was well known for his tireless assistance to friends, relatives, and even strangers.

He is survived by...

Sep 23, 2018

SANTIAGO ALFREDO SANTISTEVAN, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

Santiago was preceded in death by his mother, Carmelita Vigil-Santistevan; son, Alfredo Robert Santistevan; grandson, Christopher Santistevan, father-in-law, Regino Valerio; mother-in-law, Epifinia Valerio; nephews, Levy Martinez and Christopher Romero.

Santiago was born in Taos,...

Sep 23, 2018

Rachel E. Chavez, age 94, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Rachel was the daughter of Salomon P. and Nemecia P. Chavez and was born in Albuquerque on October 7, 1923. She is survived by her sister, Priscilla Griego; her nephews, Salomon P. Chavez and wife, Eve, Steven Chavez and wife, Gina, Gary...

Sep 22, 2018

Master Sgt. Walter "Frank" Brown, 78, died September 22, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat; sons, Robert F. Brown and wife, Teri, Rex Harmon and wife, Dena; grandchildren, Staff Sgt. Justin K. Brown and wife, Jessica, Krislynn A. Tabaka and husband, Justin, Landon Harmon and wife, Mindy and Brandi Schuetz...

Sep 22, 2018

Aubrey Aragon passed away on Sep 22, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 21, 2018

Tomas Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., age 74, longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 21 after a short illness. Mr. Gonzalez served as a US Navy veteran on the USS Yosemite in earlier years. Later he also worked in sales and life insurance. He was a graduate of Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. In recent years he was...

Sep 21, 2018

Louise Barbara Stayduhar of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, known in Lawrenceville PA as “Tiny” died peacefully at home on September 21, 2018 in Rio Rancho New Mexico. Louise is survived by her children Denise Barner of Albuquerque, James Barner and wife Jacqueline, and Mark Ackley and wife Margaret of Ft. Worth, Texas.  She also leaves behind her older sister...

Sep 21, 2018

Malcom Cannon, 78, beloved father, passed away on September 21, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM, to Ivan and Myrtle Cannon. He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Heather) Cannon, Fr. John Cannon, David (Stephanie) Cannon; siblings, Louise Gerber, Joe Cannon, Clarence Cannon; 12 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 20, 2018

John T. Hutchinson, age 83, passed away at home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, daughter, and grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Sep 20, 2018

Simeon Dickerson Teisher

January 30, 1924 to September 20, 2018

Simeon (Dick) Teisher, 94, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jean Teisher and his siblings Robert Teisher & family...

Sep 20, 2018

Janette Draper of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on September 20th, 2018 in Albuquerque. She was born on February 6th, 1941 in Plainview, Texas to Milo and Margaret Draper. Janette graduated from Plainview High School in Plainview, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and her teaching certificate from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Her...

Sep 20, 2018

Donald "Butch" Evans, 69, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2018. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Rockford, IL, to Donald and Virginia Evans. He is survived by his wife, Esther Evans; daughter, Michelle Heckroth and husband, Brandon; son, Donald "Jay" Evans III and wife, Brenan; four grandchildren; Tyler...

Sep 20, 2018

Craig C. Holter of Albuquerque, NM unexpectedly passed away in his home on September 20, 2018 at the age of 47. He was born in La Crosse, WI on April 28, 1971. Craig moved from Wisconsin to New Mexico in 2007 and was employed by Garcia Auto Group where he worked in their parts department for several dealerships -...

Sep 19, 2018

Kenneth Dewayne Flynn, only child, born August 17, 1935 in Minot, North Dakota to Willard O. and Sigrid (Kjelland) Flynn.  Kenneth passed away peacefully in his sleep September 19, 2018 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice Nadine (Ellison) Flynn; his son, Duke Flynn; daughters,...