Obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

Brann Dermod Kelleher born 10-11-1969, beloved son, brother, father, soldier and friend went to Our Lord on April 2, 2018. He passed away at the New Mexico VA Medical Center’s Albuquerque hospice unit after an illness. The care he received there was exceptional and the family is grateful that his many friends were...

Apr 2, 2018

Ellen Marie Pettit (age 75), a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1971, was born on January 13, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY and passed away on April 2, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard; their two children, William Pettit of El Paso, TX and Elizabeth Chadwick and husband Nelson of Placitas, NM; two grandchildren, Anika Pettit and...

Apr 2, 2018

Carmen Lara Magee was born in Fort Davis, Texas on February 19, 1925, the daughter of Eduardo and Maria Lara and sibling of 12. Carmen had an unwavering faith in God and with his blessings passed peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, NM. She entered Heaven’s gate on April 2, 2018.

A consummate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,...

Apr 2, 2018

Stella Francis Pacheco January 10th, 1944 - April 2nd, 2018 Stella Pacheco, age 74, our precious and beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; on April 2nd, 2018 at 12:02am, passed away peacefully in her own home, surrounded by her loved ones. Stella was born in Clayton, New Mexico where she met the love of her life, Bobby, they...

Apr 1, 2018

Ramona Holdeman, 96, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully on April 1, 2018. Born in Corrales, NM to Napoleon and Rosaura Gutierrez. She is survived by her daughters, Mina and Christine (Pickles) Holdeman; granddaughter, Shannon Holdeman; and other nieces and nephews, Ralph Gutierrez, Napoleon, Gary, Xavier, Matthew, and Francis Pribble. Ramona proudly served in the Air Force during the...

Mar 31, 2018

Ruth Berg, 86, passed away March 31, 2018. She was born in 1931 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Valeria Kishkunas. Ruth attended Northern Illinois University graduating in June, 1952. Ruth married Richard Berg on June 11, 1952 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Key West, FL. Ruth and Richard moved to Albuquerque in 1955...

Mar 31, 2018

Francis V. "Frank" Manning, age 69, a resident of Placitas, NM for over seven years, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl De Los Reyes; brother, Louis Michael Manning; and numerous other relatives and friends. Frank was born in 1948 in Greenbelt, MD and...

Mar 31, 2018

Elizabeth Ehrhardt Hamke, age 90, passed away with family by her side on Saturday March 31, 2018. Elizabeth (Liz to those who knew her) was born in 1927 in Albany, New York to Lawrence and Regina Ehrhardt. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Hamke (1964). Elizabeth grew up in Albany, New York and graduated from...

Mar 31, 2018

Burrell, Virginia Lee

Virginia Lee Burrell was born on her family’s dairy farm in Paradise, Utah on July 25th, 1923. She will be laid to rest in Paradise on April 6th, 2018, with her sons Brett and Bill and her special niece Susie at her side. Virginia was a strong, resilient and independent...

Mar 31, 2018

Ruthella Castillo, age 85, passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. She passed away peacefully at home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the centerpiece of our family. She will be greatly missed. The love and memories will last forever.

She was born in Port Allegany, PA, on August 19, 1932. She received...

Mar 30, 2018

Filadelfio "Phil" Griego, Msgt. USAF (Ret.), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was surrounded by his loving wife Gloria, daughters Phyllis and Nancy and the girls' best friend Liz, when he sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. Born July 17, 1930, in Tucumcari, NM to parents Marcas and Lola Griego, he is preceded in death...

Mar 30, 2018

Margaret Ann Martinez, also known as sister, niece, tia, cuz, and friend, 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. Margaret Ann worked nineteen and a half years for Intel as a Technician Equipment Specialist. For the past year, she worked at PB & J Family Services, a non-profit organization,...

Mar 30, 2018

Paul “Piper” Michael Elich Paul “Piper” Elich, age 63, loved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away March 30, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Paul was known for his big heart and deep love of family and friends. His feisty and humorous personality is what people loved most about him. He had a tremendous passion for motorcycles, the mountains,...

Mar 30, 2018

Richard Alan Madrid, born on July 2, 1963, passed away on March 30, 2018. Richard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Madrid; sons, Joshua Madrid and wife Liz Irvine - Madrid, Nathan Madrid and girlfriend, Celina Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Madrid and brother, Eric Madrid.  Richard was loved by all...

Mar 29, 2018

Ruben D. Archuleta died at the age 65. He was the father to Anna Archuleta, Debbie Rodriguez, Renee Archuleta, Lisa Tucker, and Heidi Garcia. Ruben was a grandfather, son, brother and friend who was intelligent and outgoing. He worked hard through his life and has left many memories behind. He loved keeping busy until the end of his life....

Mar 29, 2018

Virginia Q. Lujan “Virgie” passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Virgie was born February 11, 1932 in Santa Fe NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Luisa Quintana; and brother, Tony “Cookie” Quintana. She is survived by her loving husband, of 64 years Edward Lujan; children, Larry...

Mar 29, 2018

Ruben Eloy Lucero, born May 8, 1951, passed away on March 29, 2018. Ruben served our county in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his Daughter, Rita Martinez and Husband, Paul Martinez; brother's, Alfonso, Tony and Henry Ortega of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his Aunt whom he lived with over 30...

Mar 29, 2018

Melanie (Martin) Pendergast, 64, of Albuquerque, NM, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at home. Melanie was born in Syracuse, NY, the oldest of three children to Marilyn A. and Norman J. Martin. She graduated from Bishop Ludden High School and LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY. She worked in the insurance industry for 25 years. She began her career as...

Mar 28, 2018

Henrietta Sarah Courtnage, 86, of Albuquerque, NM passed away March 28, 2018. A passionate teacher, Henri worked in special education after graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Drake University and was honored by the Iowa Council for Exceptional Children with the 1986 Winterstein Award for her leadership in the field. Henri took great...

Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Ronnie went to join her beloved husband Sam in eternity.  She was 89 years old and had lived in Albuquerque for 60 years. Ronnie was born in Southport, in the north of England to a prominent Armenian family, the youngest of four children. Though the family always returned to their London base, they travelled extensively....