Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of The Most Reverend Bishop Arthur Nicolas Tafoya announce his passing on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the age of 85. Bishop Tafoya was born in 1933 in Alameda, NM. He attended Alameda Elementary School, St. Mary Catholic School, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe and Conception Seminary in...

Mar 23, 2018

Robert O. Herrington, age 88, passed away on Friday March 23, 2018 at his home. He will always be remembered for his wink and his grin. He served proudly in the U.S. Army for 23 years attending the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and devoted the next 19 years to being the best service technician Sears ever had. His...

Mar 23, 2018

Gwendolyn D. Mitchell passed away March 23, 2018, two months shy of her 101st birthday. She lived a good life to the end. Gwendolyn was born on a farm in western Kansas in May, 1917, where she began her life-long love of birds, animals, and working the soil.  She attended college during the Great Depression and graduated in 1939...

Mar 23, 2018

Baran, Mary Mary G. Baran (born Kraemer), age 66; a dedicated and loving mother and our family’s glue. Mary died Friday, March 23rd, 2018 at 12:37 pm. Mary was born September 17, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Jacob and Leona Kraemer who preceded her in death. She married Benjamin R. Baran on June 22, 1973, and from...

Mar 23, 2018

Eliza Justine Almuina, 12, our beautiful princess, daddy‘s girl, mama’s world, passed away March 23, 2018. Eliza was known for her loving heart for others, her love for God, her faith and her dancing spirit. She loved drawing and arts and crafts. She was really thrifty with her clothes & loved putting outfits together. Justine loved her doggy, Nicko....

Mar 23, 2018

Reverend Ruel Richard Monroe Clymer was born August 8, 1929 and went to be with the Lord March 23, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe Clymer and Lucille Jones Clymer; and son, David Monroe Clymer.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; aunt, Juanita Hollis; and three sons, Tom (wife, Nicole),...

Mar 23, 2018

Robert O. Archuleta, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. He was born July 18, 1939, in Cuba, NM, to Daniel and Gregorita Archuleta. Robert graduated valedictorian from El Rito High School in 1958, joined the US Army, and honorably served his country.

After he was discharged from the Army, Robert earned a BS degree in Wildlife...

Mar 23, 2018

Ruby G. Burkhardt, 101, passed away March 23, 2018. Ruby was born December 21, 1916 in Old Town, Kentucky to Linzie and Nancy Pennington. She moved to Albuquerque in 1947 where she worked as meat wrapper for Safeway stores. Upon her retirement she spent 25 years volunteering in the Activities Department at Princeton Place nursing home. Ruby was a...

Mar 22, 2018

David and Judy Davenport passed away March 22, 2018.

They leave behind many loving friends and family.

A memorial gathering to share memories of their lives with family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.

In...

Mar 22, 2018

Rose M. Valdez, 94, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 65 years Pete E. Valdez. She is survived by sons, Vince Valdez and wife, Annabelle, Fred Valdez and wife, Susan; daughter, Valerie Medina and husband, Jose; grandchildren, Lynnette Valdez, Elizabeth, Justinano and husband, Tony, Gabrielle Valdez, Dominic...

Mar 22, 2018

Carol DenTandt of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Mar 22, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 22, 2018

Michael Cranney, age 78, husband and father, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Michael was known for his love of learning and his service to the country. He is survived by his wife, Jill; his sons, Michael and Ashley. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Thomas and Mary Pendleton. He also leaves many cherished nieces and nephews....

Mar 22, 2018

Cynthia "Cindi" Branstetter, age 53, a resident of Albuquerque for 25 years, died Thursday, March 22, 2018.

She is survived by her husband of  30 years, Eric; children, Adam Branstetter, Trey Baker and wife, Ronelle, and Dalton Branstetter; five grandchildren; parents, Charlie Thomas and Sue Baker; brother, Robert Thomas and wife, Amanda; niece, Josie Thomas; and numerous...

Mar 22, 2018

Rudy Archibeque was called home to be with our Lord on March 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Moises Archibeque and Sofia Maria Archibeque; and grandson, Matthew Archibeque. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Phillip A. Gallegos; three children, Ruben Archibeque, Devanne Archibeque, and Gabriel Archibeque; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Mar 21, 2018

Mary Lovato, 97, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Sonny) Lovato; granddaughters, Patricia Lovato, Deborah Lovato; great-grandchildren, Frank L.  Tafoya and wife, Kallie, Patrick Tafoya,  Justin Lucero and Michael Lucero; and future great-great grandson, Maddox J. Tafoya;  the Tafoya Family; sister-in-law Juanita Griswold...

Mar 21, 2018

Major Richard A. Mayes (Ret.), 99, Marine, WWII veteran, Naval aviator, and Corsair pilot, went to sit on Jesus’ lap on Wednesday March 21, 2018. Richard was born on February 12, 1919 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was charismatic, loving, intelligent, funny, witty and absolutely loved being a Marine. He had a childlike wonderment for all things surrounding him and...

Mar 21, 2018

Griselda Toledo, 93, was called home to be with her Lord Jesus on March 21, 2018. She was born on December 14, 1924 in Belen, NM to Salomon and Maria Alfides Gonzales. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. Griselda was a woman of faith and held great devotion to our Lord in the Blessed...

Mar 20, 2018

Daniel T. Rice, born April 27, 1929 passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Sinclair Rice and Helen Gates Fielding; and sister, Evelyn Colpitts of Rayham, MA. He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Dorothy M. Rice; three children, Helen,...

Mar 19, 2018

Christopher J. Bailey, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor and friend had a heart attack March 19, 2018 while driving back from Santa Fe. Anyone who knew Chris loved him for his big heart and Great Spirit. He was an inspiration to those of us lucky enough to live in his world. He was a young 70 and taken...

Mar 18, 2018

Flora Lee Mc Clure, 93, wife, mother, grandmother and precious friend was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2018. Lee was born in Sherman, Texas on November 29, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman “Mac” McClure.  She was the mother of three children.  She had...