Brian McCaughey Lynch
Nov 23, 2024
Brian McCaughey Lynch died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 12, 1965 to his parents, Patrick Noel and Eleanor Patricia Lynch. He is survived by his wife Clare Lynch and her sons Albert Mestas(deceased), Jody Mestas, Joshua Mestas (Sara), and their grandchildren, Zachary, Rhiannon, Raphael, Hailey Rose, Ezra and...
Douglas Linwood McVicker
Nov 23, 2024
Douglas (Doug) Linwood McVicker
Douglas (Doug) L. McVicker passed away on November 23, 2024 with his beloved family nearby. Doug was born on September 23, 1932, to Woodrow D. McVicker and Naomi Haller McVicker in Clemtown, West Virginia. Doug’s great-great Grandfather, John I. McVicker, emigrated from Ireland during the potato famine and found his way to Clemtown, West Virginia. John established...
Fred Harris
Nov 23, 2024
Fred Harris lived a remarkable life. He spent his last year being lauded by his colleagues at the University of New Mexico with an honorary doctorate, publishing his Report of a Last Survivor (University of New Mexico Press, 2024), and establishing an endowment to support student participants in the UNM Fred Harris Congressional Internship Program. Fred took his last breath...
Doris Alrick
Nov 23, 2024
Doris Bradeson Alrick, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on October 9, 1941, in Washington, DC, Doris' legacy is one of unwavering love, creative passion, and boundless generosity.
Doris leaves behind her beloved husband of over 60 years, Richard "Dick" Alrick. Together, they built a beautiful life...
Cherif Porter-Lara
Nov 22, 2024
It is with great sadness—but also fond smiles as we recall her irreverent humor—that we announce the passing of Cherif Porter Lara on November 22, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on November 22, 1971, in Spokane, Washington, Cherif had an extraordinary gift for finding the humor in life’s absurdities and making those around her laugh, even in the toughest of...
Marjorie F. Moon
Nov 22, 2024
Marjorie F. Moon, 92, passed away with family by her side November 22, 2024. While we may be sad and heartbroken for our loss, Heaven is rejoicing. A retired elementary teacher that touched the lives not only of her students but their families and the faculty she worked with for nearly 40 years. After retirement Marge spent her free time...
Priscilla Sandoval
Nov 22, 2024
Priscilla Sandoval, 74, died peacefully, November 22, 2024, at home in Caballo, New Mexico. She was born June 22, 1950 in Taos, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Adela Montoya. She attended Highlands University where she met Reynaldo Sandoval, her beloved Husband of 55 years. They moved to Albuquerque to raise their two children. She worked at the Gas...
Richard Barber Jr
Nov 21, 2024
Richard Barber Jr, 72, of Rio Rancho, NM, was a loving husband and dad. He left us with a smile knowing he was furthering his journey into heaven. After an unexpected illness, he passed on November 21, 2024 at UNM Hospital, in Albuquerque. Richard is survived by his wife Elsie; daughter, Tiffany; and son Wesley. He is also survived by...
Charles Hatala
Nov 21, 2024
November 21, 2024, marked the beginning of Charles S. Hatala's next journey. Charles was born in Mkees Rock, PA on January 14, 1941, to parents, Charles P. Hatala and Mary Buckco who preceded him in death.
Charles graduated from high school in 1958. He served in the Army for 3 years and was stationed in California, Fort Hamilton, NY, and...
Leroy D. Perea
Nov 20, 2024
Leroy was born on May 26, 1951. He died peacefully on November 20, 2024 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Leroy spent his entire life in Albuquerque.
Leroy is survived by wife Elaine of 42 years, daughter Krista, grandson Daniel, brother Ron, sister Annette, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his father Dan and mother Nellie Perea....
Thomas Joseph Witterholt
Nov 20, 2024
Thomas Joseph Witterholt, 58, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thomas is survived by the loves of his life, his wife, Misty and daughter, Avery; his parents, Thomas A and Judith Witterholt of Dubuque, IA; his sister, Kim Julson of Cookeville, TN; as well as...
Sharon Bowens
Nov 20, 2024
Evangelist Sharon Janelle Bowens, an anointed woman of God, fought a good fight, kept the faith, and finished her race. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, she gained her wings. Born on December 16, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas, to her loving parents, LV Bowens and Pearl Bowens (O'Neal), Sharon's vibrant life was a testament of joy, family and faith.
Raised...
Barbara Grant
Nov 19, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Grant
At sunrise on November 19, 2024, our beloved matriarch, Barbara Ann Grant, peacefully passed away with the love of her life, Alfred, by her side as he has been for the past 70 years and 9 months. Her family also gathered to be with her in her final days.
Barbara was a woman of extraordinary...
Kenneth (Ken) Leroy Williams
Nov 18, 2024
Taken from a brief autobiography written by Ken and updated by Joyce McGee Williams.
On April 9, 1934, in Denver, Colorado, I was the fourth born and fourth son into the family of Earl Martin and Minnie May Williams. Later two daughters, Lola and Nadine were born to make six children. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray,...
Lee L. Dudewicz
Nov 18, 2024
Lee L Dudewicz passed away at home surrounded by his family, on November 18, 2024. Lee was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 22, 1944. He graduated from St. Peter's High School and joined the US Air Force.
Lee served four years in the United States Air Force in Plattsburg, NY, where he met his wife, Barbara in 1966. After the...
Diana Buxton
Nov 18, 2024
Diana Buxton, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Diana was born on Saturday, March 18, 1950, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Fred Buxton and Dorothy (Yeager) Buxton. While growing up Diana lived in Dallas, Texas and Hazelwood, Missouri. Albuquerque, New Mexico became her permanent home in October, 1969.
Diana graduated from high school in 1968....
Kenneth Madrid
Nov 18, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" James Madrid, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Kenny served in the US Armed Forces, 82nd Airborne and worked for the US Postal Service and retired after 33+ years.
Kenny loved his family and his faith. He had a passion for...
Sonia James
Nov 18, 2024
Sonia James, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her Albuquerque home surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2024.
Sonia was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1936 to Filo and Emily Sedillo. Sonia grew up in Los Lunas, New Mexico and later moved to Belen, New Mexico, where she graduated from Belen High School.
Sonia attended the University...
Juana Villa Dominguez
Nov 18, 2024
Juana Dominguez, age 91, who was a beloved individual who had many titles such as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother was called to join her husband Jose R. Dominguez on Monday, November 18, 2024. Juana was born Tuesday, August 29, 1933, in Artesia, New Mexico to Hejesipa and Nemesio Villa. Early on in life she met her husband of...
Lynn Scheller
Nov 18, 2024
Lynn Charles Scheller, born on May 25, 1944, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin passed peacefully on November 18, 2024, at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lynn is survived by Susie Scheller, many family members in Wisconsin and some good friends.
Lynn dedicated his life to the field of engineering, working for The State of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratory. He loved...