Elaine (Sanders) Smith

February 19, 2019

Elaine Sanders Smith, age 88, beloved aunt, sister, friend and Girl Scout, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She entered this world on Monday, February 2, 1931 in Portales, NM, born to John Maury (Sweat) and Irva Sanders. Elaine attended Portales Grade School, Junior High and High School, after which she attended Eastern...

George "Bob" Robert Boner

February 19, 2019

George Robert "Bob" Boner, 85, died February 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne; daughters, Kathy Smith and husband Randy, Karen Chavez, and Kate Logan and partner Beth; grandchildren, Rebecca Smith Sealy, Kristopher Chavez, Kayla Chavez; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Judah, Nolan, Preston; sisters-in-law, Darlene Boner and Karla Canfield; and many other family and...

Cloma Norene Higdon

February 19, 2019

Cloma Norene Higdon, age 98, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in Miami, OK, and was the eighth and youngest child of Rev. Thomas D. and Nancy New. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939 and after living a short while in Clovis, she resided in Albuquerque for over...

Hermila (Roldan) Ramos

February 18, 2019

Hermila Ramos of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 18, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Kathryn Marko

February 18, 2019

Kathryn Marko, age 95, beloved mother of four daughters, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019.

She lived to see five generations.  Kathryn was known for her spiritual influence and dedication to making sure her daughters grew up knowing about Jesus Christ.  Kathryn's special interests included attending church, raising her girls, and working as a...

William Nelson Henderson

February 18, 2019

William Nelson Henderson’s extraordinary life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE in Albuquerque.

His 78 years here on earth were a blessing to so many, and he has begun eternity in Heaven, a destination promised in Romans 10:12-13, “For there is no difference...

Annabel Pearson

February 17, 2019

Annabel Pearson, age 77, dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Annabel was known for her caring and loving heart for her family.  She is survived by her husband; sister, Gloria; daughter, Stephanie; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Zachary; and great-grandchild, Kallie.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 9,...

Hazel Lessen

February 17, 2019

Hazel Lessen passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. Loving wife of Arthur; mother of Richard (deceased), Mary, Susan, and Julie. We rejoice for her soul and mourn her passing. God Bless.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Rio Rancho.

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Marilyn H. (Hopkins) Wilkerson

February 16, 2019

Marilyn Wilkerson, 80, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Marilyn was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 30, 1938, the youngest of three children of F. Richard and Veva Hopkins. Having lived in several Oklahoma towns, her family settled in Chandler, OK, where she graduated from Chandler High School as class salutatorian....

Brian Hand Derrick

February 16, 2019

Brian Hand Derrick, our beloved brother, age 87, passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born in Queens Village, NY. He was a graduate of Queens College in 1955. He holds three Master's degrees, including an MBA. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force retiring with the rank of Major. After his service, he worked for the...

Antonio E. Martinez

February 16, 2019

Antonio “Tony” E. Martinez, 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Chimayo, NM. Tony is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ailene; daughters, Lydia Martinez Lucero and husband Michael,...

Hershel Glenn Cogdill

February 16, 2019

Hershel Glenn "Papa" Cogdill, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Hershel was born in Cameron, NM on July 2, 1926 to the late Robert Chelcie and Bertie Nancy Cogdill. He was a farmer and basketball player in Wheatland, NM until graduation. He met and married the love of his life, Julie,...

Mary Dolores Gutierrez

February 16, 2019

Mary Dolores Gutierrez, age 73, a lifetime resident of Bernalillo, NM and devoted mother, passed away early Saturday morning, February 16, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Dolores was born on January 30, 1946 to Delfido and Perfecta Gonzales. She was the seventh child of 8. She was a fun loving and happy person who enjoyed dancing and spending...

Pauline D. Oliver

February 16, 2019

Pauline D. Oliver, 86, died February 16, 2019. She was the loving mother to, David Oliver (Pam), Deborah Pearce, Dianna Sigler (Michael), Douglas Oliver (Joanna), Duke Oliver (Linda), Denise Sigler (John), Donna Burkhammer, and Dawn Hoffman (Kevin); 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Monsignor Leo E. Lucero

February 16, 2019

Monsignor Leo Lucero was called to join our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was devout and dedicated to his vocation, he was loved, respected and admired by all who knew him. Born in Espanola, NM, on Friday, March 1, 1935. Leo was the youngest of three brothers. He received his calling early in his life,...

Henry "Hank" Adam Walters

February 16, 2019

Henry “Hank” Adam Walters, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away after a lengthy illness with cancer and heart complications on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 92. Henry was born May 11, 1926 to Olga Tietz Walters and Edmund Walters in New Britain, CT. He was the youngest of seven children. At the age...

Robert Gary Ness

February 15, 2019

Dr. R. Gary Ness, 76, entered eternal life on Friday, February 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia and heart problems. Robert “Gary” Ness was born on Saturday, November 7, 1942 in Alexandria, VA to Catherine Caroline Ness and Robert William Ness, U.S. Army. Throughout his childhood, the family was stationed in exotic bases including Canada and the...

Michael (Mickey) Prokopiak

February 15, 2019

Michael (Mickey) Prokopiak, 70, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 15, 2019. He entered this world on December 18, 1948 in Syracuse, NY, born to Michael and Joan Prokopiak. He is survived by his wife, Madonna Prokopiak; his son, Matt Booth and his partner, Kellie Knapp; daughter, Kim Templeton and her husband, Joey Templeton;...

Willis James Berry

February 15, 2019

Willis J. Berry, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, February 15th, 2019.

Willis was born at home near Dustin and Stuart, Nebraska on May 10, 1935.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed...

Erma J. (McHugh) Fennema

February 15, 2019

Erma Joyce McHugh Fennema, a long-time resident of Friendswood, TX, and recent resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She is survived by her son, Mark Fennema and his wife, Pat, of Zelienople, PA; and daughter, Vicki McGill and her husband, Greg, of Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Fennema was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frederick...