Virginia Lucille Olds, 90, died in her independent living apartment in Albuquerque, New Mexico, of heart failure on March 26, 2025. She had the time and foresight to write her own obituary and her words appear in quotes.
Lucille was born November 4, 1934, in Taos, NM, where she grew up as the fourth of eight children. Her parents were E.B...
Robert (Bobby) John, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 26th, 2025. He was born in Albuquerque to Melvin John and Edith Bauer John on January 30, 1941. Bobby was a proud graduate of Highland High School and the University of New Mexico where he earned a degree in civil engineering. He dedicated many years to helping run and...
Jean W. (Wood) Binns age 84 passed in presence of loving family members in Albuquerque on March 26, 2025. Jean was born in Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia, on January 4, 1941, to William H. Wood Jr. and Myra E. (Wayland) Wood. Jean leaves behind her husband of 65 years Glenn V. Binns, a daughter Terri J. Binns of Houston,...
Margaret Tannock was a phenomenal woman with an extraordinary soul who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Margaret and her 7 siblings were born in Newfoundland to James and Gertrude Mackey. Margaret married Bruce Tannock and migrated to California where they raised 4 children. They spent the past decade living in New Mexico with...
Louie Taylor Zimmerman passed on March 25, 2025, at 86 years old in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on January 9, 1939, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Opal Jane Powell and Louie Elton Zimmerman. Taylor was a proud graduate of the University of Texas, and The University of Texas Law School. He practiced law in the state of Texas for 42 years,...
John Richard Joseph, named after two kings, was born December 13, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM and passed of heart failure on March 25, 2025, in Farmington NM. John was a dynamic individual with many talents. With a 6'8" frame, he was a star college basketball player in his youth and loved following sports. He was a prolific inventor, with dozens...
Sue Williams passed away on March 24th, 2025, at 100 years old. She was born in Oklahoma and raised in Artesia, New Mexico. There she met her husband of 73 years, Ken Williams. Together they built a beautiful life, full of love and adventure. They raised two boys Dick Williams and Mike Williams, had four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Sue loved...
Elizabeth Rose McCorkle, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died unexpectedly Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1958, in Okinawa, Japan to the late Clausell and Clara Bow McCorkle. As the second child to their loving union, she was a beloved sister to Timothy McCorkle, Michael McCorkle, and Deborah McCorkle Crespo.
As a child, Liz’s...
David Wesley Browder, 69, a devout servant of the Lord, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Darla; his three sons, Wesley and wife Stephani, Tyler and wife, Sydnee and Zachary; and his three precious grandchildren, Noah, Charlotte,...
Lee Mann, 85, beloved Nunu, Mother, Sister, and Friend was called to her eternal resting place on March 23, 2025. She entered this world on November 19,1939 in Dallas, TX, born to Leon and Rachel Meanor. Lee was an art professor with a PhD in art and taught many years at various universities. She was artistically talented in various projects...
Christine Ann Kynor Clark, 60, beloved mother, daughter, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother, and granddaughter, was called to her eternal resting place on March 23, 2025. She entered this world on February 27, 1965, in Albuquerque, NM, born to John Kynor and Carol Kynor (Salinas).
Christine was a woman of many roles and a heart full of love. She is proceeded by her...
Alan B. Geuder, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on March 23, 2025. Alan was a devoted and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, teacher, administrator, coach and mentor. His kindness and generosity touched the hearts of many. Fervently devoted to his faith, Alan shared the Savior throughout his life.
Born in New Kensington, PA on November 30, 1938, Alan spent his...
Ma Vera Mejia, 53, beloved Mother, Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on March 23, 2025. She entered this world on July 6, 1971 in Jesus Maria, Aguascalientes, born to Zeferino and Francisca Vera Mejia.
She is survived by her daughter Beverly Robles; spouse Alfredo Robles Gómez; son Lorenso Robles; daughter Nancy Robles. She also had 6...
Parker Powell, 17, beloved son, nephew, grandson, and cousin, was called to his eternal resting place on March 22, 2025. He entered this world on August 1, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM, born to mother Heather Smelser. He is survived by his mother, Heather Smelser and her partner, Benjamin Patik; grandmother, Yolanda Smelser; grandfather, John H. Smelser; uncle, Ian Smelser; aunt,...
It is with sadness that the family of Ginny Ferrara announces her passing on Friday, March 22, 2025.
Ginny, née Virginia L. Cushman was born in Gardiner, Maine on March 23, 1940. She obtained her degree in English Secondary Education from the University of Maine (Orono).
She moved to Albuquerque and taught high school English for a few years before entering UNM...
Mercy Portillo (Ramirez), 81, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on February 11, 1944, in Albuquerque and remained deeply connected to her roots throughout her life.
Mercy was a devoted and loving woman who found joy in caring for others. She had a generous heart and always welcomed people into her home with warmth...
Michael was born in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, April 4, 1950. He moved to New Mexico in 1959 and graduated from Highland High School in 1968. In 1977, he married Kerry Brennessel. He was a member of the Army National Guard and moved to the Air National Guard where he retired from in 2002 as a Master Sargent Crew...
Jessie Medina Jr. passed away on March 22, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 66. Jessie was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 26, 1958 to Jessie Medina of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Casilda Torres of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico. Jessie was a loving husband to his wife Demesia who he was married to for 32 years. Jessie...
Barbara Ann Mora, 63, of Albuquerque New Mexico, peacefully entered God's loving arms on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by the unconditional love of her family. Barbara was born on September 9th, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM, to Paul and Rosemary Mora.
Barbara is survived by her father, Paul H. Mora; three children and two sons-in-law, Victoria Mora-Galindo and husband, Jorge Galindo,...
Lt. Colonel Orelio "Orie", "Tata" Montoya was born December 24, 1931, to Jose and Octaviana Montoya. He attended Belen High School, then graduated from St. Joseph's College, where he played basketball and was nicknamed "Pretty Legs". He married Nellie Cordova on February 6th, 1954, in La Joya, NM.
Orie retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 40 years and he was a...