Feb 26, 2018

Robert A. “Joe” Johnson, 84, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2018. He is survived by the love of his life, Polly, to whom he was married to for 57 years, 8 months, and 2 days. His family marvels about his unfailing ability to do that math in his head on the spot with perfect accuracy. He is...

Feb 26, 2018

Norman Ball, age 81, a beloved and loyal brother and friend passed away on February 26, 2018.

Norman was known for his great sense of humor and always pleasant disposition. Norman loved sports and was a former varsity tennis player for Highland High school and the University of New Mexico where he was a four-year letterman. He...

Feb 26, 2018

Dorothy J "Dottie" Kohler, 82, passed away February 26, 2018.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Max; her sons, Michael, Mitchell and Mark; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many other family and friends including her sister, Marjorie.  Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Hazel Christner and her sister Virginia.  She was...

Feb 26, 2018

Francis Mack Waller, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on February 26, 2018. He was born on November 10, 1935 in Houston, TX to Omie and Clarence Waller. He was a long time resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Waller; parents, Omie and Clarence Waller; and sister,...

Feb 26, 2018

Jane Brown, age 88, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018.

She was a member of the Junior League, the Four Hills Women's Golf Association and spent time volunteering at the Bernalillo County Indian Hospital. She graduated from Oklahoma University, which is where she met her husband, Charles. They later married in Santa Fe, and...

Feb 25, 2018

Michelle Anne Austin Syroid, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the age of 64.

She is survived by her three children, Christopher, Cherysse and Anthony Syroid, all of Albuquerque. Michelle is also survived by her brother, Jon Austin and wife, Hiroko and their three children, Shota, Kurumi and Joe, all of Arizona; as well as...

Feb 25, 2018

Patricia “Patsy” Driver Wyne, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2018. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Harry and Althea Driver on December 14, 1938. After graduating from Highland High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Ben Wyne Sr. Patsy and Ben were married just over 61 years. She loved being...

Feb 25, 2018

Donald Michael Tobolski retired LCDR, US Navy was born April 12, 1938 and passed February 25, 2018.

Donald was born in South Bend, IN to Eileen and Leo Tobolski now deceased.  He married Masae Shinzato in Okinawa, Japan on White Beach Naval Base May 25, 1978.

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 25, 2018

Kersten Lyn Nieto, 43, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018. She is survived by her sons who were the light of her life, Blake, Dustin, and Jared. Kersten also leaves behind her parents, Bill and Judy Hedlund; her brothers, Carl and Eric Hedlund; her church family at Albuquerque's First Baptist Church; her co-workers at Lovelace Medical Center;...

Feb 24, 2018

Ireen Vigil Tagliaferro completed her journey March 24th, 2018 at 6:40 a.m. She was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy, Albuquerque New Mexico. She was a member of Right to Life in the early 1970’s, where she worked tirelessly to help women in need and desperation. Ireen was a loving and devoted mother of two children, Anthony F. Tagliaferro...

Feb 24, 2018

James Bradley "Brad" Vaughn, 57, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 24, 2018. He was born and raised in Richardson, TX and was the only child of Jimmie and Easter Vaughn. Brad was an avid bird watcher and maintained his life list as well as local and state listings of all...

Feb 24, 2018

Jose Chacon, 92, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 24, 2018. He entered this world on November 9, 1925 in Cebolla, NM, born to Jose and Simodocea Chacon. Jose was a deeply religious man who loved his family first and foremost. He enjoyed various hobbies which included woodworking, going to the casino,...

Feb 24, 2018

Simon Ben Hernandez, 71, beloved husband and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 24, 2018. He entered this world on December 3, 1946 in Canjilon, NM, born to Simon and Theodora Hernandez. He is survived by his wife Nora Hernandez; daughters, DeVona Gonzales and Monica Spencer; son-in-law; Bill Gonzales; grandsons, Justin Chavez and Tyler Spencer;...

Feb 24, 2018

James "Jim" Ian Morewood, age 83, of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Lou Morewood; parents, John and Frances Morewood; brother, David Dale Morewood; and all of the dogs that he and his wife loved together. He...

Feb 23, 2018

Kelly Ann Kloeppel Rutherford, age 57, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 23, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Rutherford and fiance, Shannon Schroeder; son, Chris Stedman and his wife, Danielle;  mother, Rose Kloeppel; sister, Kim Kloeppel; brothers, Keenan Kloeppel and wife, Marilyn, and Kenneth Kloeppel and wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Ryan...

Feb 23, 2018

Lou Ella Naranjo passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Gallup, NM and graduated with her Associates Degree at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Lou continued living life to the fullest despite a silent battle with cancer. She enjoyed watching Women’s WNBA Basketball and spending time with friends and family. Lou is preceded...

Feb 22, 2018

Jessie May Simmons, 90, of Edgewood, NM, passed February 22, 2018 in Longview, TX

Jessie May was born to C.A. and Sarah Marchbanks  May 13, 1927, in Abernathy, Texas.  She married Gerald M. Simmons, a long-time resident of the Estancia Valley, in January of 1945, and they lived together on Simmons Brothers Ranch, near Edgewood,...

Feb 22, 2018

Dannette Elizabeth Villarreal, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on February 22, 2018, after a long, valiant fight with breast cancer. She entered this world on January 20, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Johnnie M. and Helen B. Garcia. She graduated from Valley High School in 1968, and...

Feb 21, 2018

Betty Shaw, age 90, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Betty is survived by her sister, Ann Garman of Lemoore, California; daughter, Pam Wilkinson and husband, John, of Salinas, California; son, Carl Shaw, and wife, Karen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Steve Shaw, and his partner, Amy Hock,...

Feb 21, 2018

Richard Powell, 85, beloved husband and father, passed away on February 21, 2018. He was an Electrical Engineer and Ham Radio Operator AD5CS. He is survived by his wife, Una Powell; daughter, Jeannine (Rob) Randall; son, Timothy (Melissa) Powell; grandson, Vincent (Amy) Powell; great-grandchildren, Logan and Vanessa Powell; three sisters and two brothers; and many other relatives and friends....