Obituaries

Jul 23, 2018

Ayoub, Samuel

Samuel Lee Ayoub, 60, died July 23, 2018 with his family by his side in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born February 17, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, to Lee S. and Angelina Ayoub. Sam was a wonderful, gentle soul who enjoyed his daily routine of working/day hab, riding horses, movies,...

Jul 22, 2018

Mary Alice Hatch, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, died Sunday, July 22, 2018.

She is survived by her siblings, Thomas Hatch and wife, Jan of Severna Park, MD, Deborah Randall and husband, Earl of Chimicum, WA, and Monica Blanchard and husband, John of Exeter, RI; 19 adored nieces and nephews;...

Jul 22, 2018

E. Erolene McLane, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home on Sunday, July 22, 2018. She is survived by sons, James McLane, and wife, Cay, and Victor McLane, and wife, Teresa, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michelle Scott, James Steven McLane and wife, Janae, Jessica Hatfield and husband, Joseph, Brittany McLane, Madeleine Chee, Justin Johnson; great-grandchildren, Erika Boynton and...

Jul 22, 2018

Margaret Geneva Garcia, age 71, a resident of Carnuel, NM died Sunday, July 22, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Joseph D. Garcia and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Andy, Halle, and Judah; siblings, Lupe Salazar, and Gloria Muller; nieces and nephews; godchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Andres...

Jul 22, 2018

We are deeply saddened to share with you that Kelly King left us on July 22, 2018, due to a short but defiant battle with cancer. Kelly was universally loved in the community for her generosity and care for needy dogs, cats, horses, etc. She was instrumental in establishing a highly successful national engineering firm, Gordon Environmental Inc. located...

Jul 21, 2018

Dixie Lee (Ashley) Mally died peacefully in her Albuquerque, NM home on July 21, 2018. She was surrounded by loving family. Born in Oskaloosa, IA on August 29, 1937, Dixie grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1955 and she married Michael Mally in Cedar Rapids on October 18, 1958. Together they moved...

Jul 21, 2018

Sidney Leroy Counts, Sr., age 43, the heart and soul of his family, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Sid was known for his ferocious and undying love for his family. No one could spend any amount of time in his presence without being able to feel that love. He would go out of his way to help anyone...

Jul 20, 2018

Dennis J. Wilmot, born August 13, 1949, was taken up to heaven in the arms of God last week. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis P. Wilmot and Jeanette E. (Chambers) Wilmot. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cynthia L. Wilmot, and loved by all his nieces and nephews.

Dennis was...

Jul 20, 2018

Elisa “Licha” Gallegos, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, July 20, 2018 in her home in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her daughter, Irene and grandchildren, Sonia, Nancy, and Andy. She entered this world on Friday,  June 17, 1938 in Chihuahua, Mexico born to Eulalio and Anastacia Carnero.She...

Jul 20, 2018

Margaret H. Brooks lived a long and wonderful life to the age of 95, when she was called to the Lord on July 20, 2018.  She was born in Bernalillo, NM, to Epitacio and Martina Hernandez. Her family moved to Albuquerque where she graduated from Albuquerque High School. Shortly after graduation, she worked for the U.S. Corp of Engineers....

Jul 20, 2018

June Wildin, 70, beloved mother, wife and grandma, was called home on July 20, 2018. She was born July 30, 1947, and preceded in death by Stephen and Leta Lagomarsino.

June will be forever remembered by her husband, Maurice Wildin; daughter, Jana Miller (Verlyn); daughter, Heather Crespin (Daren); daughter, Kim Munson; step-daughter, Milly Lierman (Keith); step-daughter, Molly...

Jul 19, 2018

Abenicio Cordova, 99, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque passed away at his home on July 19, 2018.

He was born on June 23, 1919 in Mora, NM, born to Celso and Marcelina Cordova. He is preceded in death by his wife, Chona; his son, Abie Cordova; his daughter, Priscilla Aragon; his sons-in-law, Luciano Aragon and...

Jul 19, 2018

Thao Bui of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jul 19, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia A. Kelly, 85, of Albuquerque, passed away on July 18, 2018 after a brief illness. She leaves a brother, John “Jack” Kelly and his wife, Elaine of Massachusetts; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kelly of Florida; nieces and nephews, Joan Rafferty, Rose Kelly-Pond, Timothy Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Kenya Kelly, Kendra Lacoursiere, and Jeremiah Kelly III, along with several grand...

Jul 18, 2018

James Sands MD, 87, beloved Husband and Father, passed away in his home on July 18, 2018. He will be remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. From an early age he was determined to become a doctor. He bused across town in Pittsburgh attending St. James Jesuit High School. He earned an undergraduate...

Jul 18, 2018

Arthur Lujan, 30, beloved son, brother and father was called to his eternal resting place on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Lujan, father Pete F. Lujan; sister Megan Lujan; soul mate Brittany Sandoval; daughters Avianna Lujan, Anyka Sandoval; maternal grandmother, Helen Regensberg; paternal grandparents, Pete Lujan, and Terry Lujan; as well as numerous aunts,...

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Denby (Kelly) died in Albuquerque on July 18, 2018 at 85. Patricia Denby was born on September 12, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She married her wonderful and loving husband, Elbert Denby 44 years ago. Patricia was a woman of many talents including bowling, playing the piano and making friends. She loved to travel visiting Australia, the Caribbean,...

Jul 17, 2018

0n the morning of July 17, 2018, the man, the myth, the legend Thomas F. Jacobini, also known as Tom or Pops, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, made his way to the big fishing hole in the sky. It’s Trout and Catfish forever. He was a loving father and, as many said, a “pistol”. Tom definitely did things...

Jul 17, 2018

Ramona Scheurenbrand, 87, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully at home on July 17, 2018.

She entered this world on January 28, 1931 in Stromsburg, NE, born to Raymond and Elvira Rudeen. She is survived by her daughters, Angela and Susan; grandson, Aaron Ethridge and wife, Stacy Gauthier; great grandsons, Ty and Mikael Ethridge, step-grandson,...

Jul 16, 2018

Loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and proud Marine veteran passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018.

The patriarch and foundation of our family is home at last with God and his beloved wife, Berlinda.  He began his life in Taos, New Mexico on June 8, 1937. A life-long resident of Albuquerque, his...