Jan 5, 2018

Leslie Wise, age 73, father, uncle, coach, and friend passed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Les was known for improving houses into homes and mentoring young people into better adults.

He is survived by his wife, Oriana; his son, Robert, and Robert’s partner, Amber. He is also survived by brothers, James and Michael; sisters, Sharon and Shirley;...

Jan 5, 2018

Susan Carol Azar, 90, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 peacefully surrounded by her family. A professional dancer, she was known for her suave sense of style and glamourous spirit. A longtime volunteer of many organizations, including both Suicide Hotline and Children's Hospital, her philanthropic efforts left a mark on the community. One of her lifetime passions was duplicate...

Jan 5, 2018

Baxter, Lieutenant Colonel Willie

Lieutenant Colonel Baxter was born January 4, 1939 in Greenville, Mississippi and is a 1958 graduate of Coleman High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master’s degree in Planning and Public Administration from Pepperdine University....

Jan 5, 2018

Lee Edmund Courtnage, 85, of Albuquerque, formerly of Waterloo/Cedar Falls IA, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at home.

During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered...

Jan 5, 2018

William Manuel, 78, beloved Husband and Father, graduated to Heaven on January 5, 2018. He entered this world on May 15, 1939 in Denver, CO, born to Fred and Dorothy Manuel. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Manuel; children William Manuel, Eric Manuel, Tammy Manuel Rangstrom, and Matthew Manuel and their families which include several grand-children and 2...

Jan 4, 2018

John Bautista Rey, 95 died Thursday, January 4, 2018. John was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 20, 1922 to Marcial and Maria Esparza Rey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Marcial and Luis Rey; and sister Susana Chacon. He is survived by his brother Jose Rey and his sister Theresa Valdez (Louis) and several nephews...

Jan 4, 2018

Richard Lynn Donaldson II, “Dickie” 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday January 4, 2018.

Richard was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on February 13, 1941 to Richard Lynn Donaldson Sr. and Edith Marie Moore both who preceded him in death.  At six weeks old he and his mother joined his father...

Jan 4, 2018

Ethel Marie Shepard (née Krueger) passed over peacefully in the early morning hours of January 4, 2018. Born to Rose and Carl Krueger on July 23, 1918, on a farm just outside of LaPorte, Indiana, Ethel was 99 years old. She was the sixth of seven children. Ethel went to school in a two-room school house that was two...

Jan 4, 2018

Gregory Mark Analla, 52, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on January 4, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. Gregg was born at Beale Air Force Base in Marysville, CA on February 10, 1965.  The family moved to New Mexico in 1967 and Gregg attended schools in Gallup, NM, graduating high school in 1983.  He worked various jobs...

Jan 4, 2018

Lee (Librado) Ramirez Montoya, an influential Albuquerque small business owner and veterans advocate, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the age of 94.  Mr. Montoya was a partner in Montoya Bros., a pioneering Hispanic-owned contracting and plumbing business that helped build many commercial and residential properties during Albuquerque’s post-War expansion of the 1940s-1960s.  Later, Mr. Montoya and his wife,...

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph McDermott, 69, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on February 9, 1948 in Darmstadt, Germany, born to Robert and Margaret McDermott. He is survived by his wife Diane Wandmaker; daughter Lauren (Anton Bruelhart), granddaughters Logan and Carson Bruelhart and mother Margaret McDermott. Joseph served in the...

Jan 4, 2018

1927 - 2018

Onorio, “Nor,” passed away peacefully after a long illness in Albuquerque on January 4, 2018. He was preceded by his parents, Romolo and Annunziata, by his three older sisters Elena, Cesarina and Benedetta, and by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia. He is survived by his devoted sons, Anthony...

Jan 4, 2018

Richard S. Martinez, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on January 4, 2018. Richard was born on December 18, 1925 in Denver, CO to Lorraine and Prudencio Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Clara Martinez; siblings, Paul Martinez (wife, Betty), Joann Manley, and Helen Martinez...

Jan 4, 2018

Mona Shelton, 68, beloved sister, aunt, and wife, passed away January 4, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Shelton; as well as her siblings and their spouses, Rita and Rob Martinez, Alex and Loretta Ortega, and Modesto and Mimi Ortega. Mona, a dedicated and loving aunt, was cherished by her nieces and nephews, Jaime and Nick Ortega;...

Jan 4, 2018

Billy C. Brock, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Thursday, January 4, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet; children, Waurika Ann Brock and Charles Brock; sister-in-law, Carolyn F. Moore; his in-laws, the Shotton Clan; and numerous other relatives and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Jan 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Corrine Gutierrez announces that she passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 90.

Corrine was born in Tucumcari, NM on November 2, 1927 as the eldest of twelve children to Donaciana and Francisco R. Martinez. She will be fondly remembered by her husband of...

Jan 3, 2018

Gerald W. “Jerry” Cox passed away at the age 69, he was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was a graduate of Oklahoma University and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a copy editor of the Albuquerque Tribune. Jerry was known for his intellect, perseverance, sense of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes comedic--and most of all his...

Jan 3, 2018

Ruth Santillanes, age 95, a lifelong resident of Alameda, NM died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Elifas; children, Phil Santillanes and wife, Genieve, Meliton Santillanes, and Judy Bercier-Padilla and husband, Pete Padilla; grandchildren, Brenda, Rodney, Paul, Janelle, Ricky, Randy, Valerie, Jeanice, Wendy, Renee and Emila; over twenty great-grandchildren; over twenty-five great-great-grandchildren;...

Jan 2, 2018

The loving and giving heart of Rhonda Frances Day was stilled over the holidays at her residence in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She lived her life giving to those who needed love and support.  She will be long remembered and missed by family, friends and the many she worked to help and support.

Rhonda was...

Jan 2, 2018

Prescilla "Pre" Moretto Reddick, age 93, beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 and was taken to her heavenly home. Born in Albuquerque, NM, Pre grew up in Corrales, NM and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943. She married Air Force Sergeant Chandler Reddick in 1953 and traveled by his side to...