Obituaries

Aug 15, 2018

George J. Horton Jr., age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. George was born on August 4, 1924 to George and Iva May Horton in Des Moines, NM. After graduation from Des Moines High school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the heavy cruiser, USS Deluth during WWII. Upon honorable discharge, George attended Highlands University...

Aug 14, 2018

Helen Asbury, 75 passed away on August 14, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Claude Asbury, of 36 years and her two children, Patricia Barlow, daughter and Hugh Barlow, Jr., son. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh Barlow, Sr. and her parents, Vardaman and Bernice Wash; and an older sister...

Aug 14, 2018

Lloyd Strosnider, age 82, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and well known businessman passed away August 14, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Judith; his children, Susan, Timothy and wife, Darlene, Patrick and wife, Lorraine, Katie, Kathy and husband, Bill, Lori, Mikell Mary, Shelly, Sherry and husband, Tom, Molly and husband, Dean, Elizabeth and husband, Benjamin,...

Aug 14, 2018

Austin Eric Jones, 19 of Raton New Mexico passed awayTuesday August 14, 2018. Austin was born on April 20th 1999 to Eric and Becky Jones. Austin attended Raton public schools and graduated proudly as a Tiger Alum of Raton High School May 2017. Austin lettered in Basketball and Baseball, He was a scholar with many aspirations to work with...

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Dalle Montgomery, 88, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018.  The daughter, of Italian immigrants, Modesto and Pia (Barsanti) Dalle, Mary was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.  Mary graduated from St. Vincent's Academy and was the last surviving member of her class.  She took Journalism classes at UNM and for many years was the Assistant to the President...

Aug 13, 2018

Hurley T. Wilvert, Jr., age 74, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 13, 2018.  Hurley enjoyed successful motorcycle racing and engineering careers.  He was dedicated to his family and friends who will miss him dearly.  He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, Christine, Bridget, Nicholas, Stephanie and Samantha; and grandchildren, Keely, Colby, and Norman.  A memorial...

Aug 13, 2018

Elaine Jager, age 97, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, August, 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lila and Sumner Kidder,  and  her husband  of 60 years, Albert Jager Jr. She is survived by her four children, Stephen Jager (Rene), Kristin McAdams (Bob), Diana Fox (Mike), and Tracy Jager; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Aug 13, 2018

Betty McDowell of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Aug 13, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 13, 2018

Bruce F. Burton, 76, left us on August 13, 2018 being cared for and tended to by his “lovely bride” Darlene.

Bruce was born December 4, 1941 in Glendale, California to Oliver and Marge Burton.  After Bruce moved to Clovis, New Mexico, he met and married his soulmate, Darlene.  They moved to Albuquerque where they started their...

Aug 12, 2018

Faith K. Welter, a 53 year resident of Albuquerque, died on August 12, 2018.

She was born in Red Cloud, Nebraska on May 21, 1924 and was married to William Welter, a World War II glider pilot, for 52 years until his death in 1998. She completed her RN program at the University of Albuquerque...

Aug 12, 2018

Harold L. Bennett, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque for almost 30 years, died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at home with his family at his side.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patsy; children, Marjorie Bennett, Frances Symons and husband, Edward, Joyce Leatherwood and husband, James, Lawrence Bennett, Daniel R. Bennett, and...

Aug 11, 2018

Carson Ribble passed away the evening of August 11, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM to Norman C. Ribble, Jr. and Dorothy Ribble. He lived, for his formative years, in Albuquerque. He attended New Mexico Military Institute and graduated from Highland High School. He received his bachelor’s from New Mexico State University, and his MBA from Texas A&M...

Aug 11, 2018

Whitefield-Thorne, Elizabeth

The Honorable Elizabeth E. Whitefield died peacefully in her home on August 11, 2018 after a courageous 11 year battle with cancer.  She died as she lived, graciously and generously.  Her loving husband, and devoted caretaker, Paul Thorne and her dear friends, Mary Torres and John Chavez were at her side.

Elizabeth was...

Aug 9, 2018

Lorenzo M. Cowan, age 26, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2018. Our beloved son, grandson, brother, godson, and best friend. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, N.M. and is survived by his mother, Lynn Trujillo and his father, Shalon Cowan; his grandparents; and lots of loving family and friends. Lorenzo...

Aug 9, 2018

Gwendola T. Tilley, age 81, of Los Lunas, NM passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Karen Marberry and husband, Phillip; Kathy Tilley. She was a loving and proud grandmother to six grandchildren, Melissa Profitt and husband, Scott, Jennifer Marberry and husband, Daniel Johnson; Matthew Grindell, Jessica Grindell, Sarah Grindell, and Emily...

Aug 9, 2018

Cecil Ruth Lennox, age 82, passed away on August 9, 2018 in Lovington, NM. Cecil was born in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan on September 9, 1935. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduation and served during the Korean Conflict. During his last year, he was stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM, where he met...

Aug 9, 2018

Lorenzo Shaw passed away on Aug 9, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 8, 2018

Michael Pettenuzzo, 65, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 8, 2018. He entered this world on March 24, 1953 in Chicago, IL, born to Angelo and Beatrice Pettenuzzo.

Michael, better known as Mike, fell in love with New Mexico right from the start. He played football and baseball for the...

Aug 8, 2018

Carolyn Treadwell, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  Carol as she was known to many was very kind, warm-hearted, dedicated and loved her family.  She also enjoyed gardening and decorating.  Carol loved animals.   Carol knew no strangers, and was friendly to everyone she met and ready to help any way she could.  ...

Aug 8, 2018

Emily Louise Villars Zander, 95, passed away at home with her family on August 8, 2018. She will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Col. Horace Sumner Villars and Alice Winchell Stacy Villars, and brother Horace Villars (Patti). She is survived by her daughters Louise Zander and Jacqueline Zander-Wall (Kent), and granddaughter Annelise Wall. Other survivors...