Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

On December 27, 2017, Gay Brown, born Gay Linn Williams, was taken from this world too soon.

She was born in San Diego, California and moved several times while her father, Hervey, was in the Navy. She settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she met and fell in love with a boy named Gene L....

Dec 27, 2017

Virginia Brigante, “Gigi”, age 91, beloved and loving mother, passed through the portal of this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 25, 2017. She is survived in life by her three sons, David Brigante, Steven and wife, Melanie Brigante, and Richard and wife, Michelle Brigante; and her grandchildren, Kimberly Phillips, S. Anthony Brigante, Miles...

Dec 26, 2017

McBride, Esther Pearl Barnhart, 93, joined Jesus on December 26, 2017 in Rio Rancho NM. Esther loved God. She served God by loving and serving people. Esther is survived by her many beloved nieces and nephews:  *BOOSTER: Ruth, Sara Ruth, David Mark. *BARNHART: Franklin Warner, Michael Adrian, Donald Philip, Don Philip, Alex, Matthew, John Luther, Benjamin Joseph, Katheryn Elaine,...

Dec 26, 2017

Kenneth Dick, 79, passed away on December 26, 2017. He was born on January 28, 1938 in Chelsea, OK. Ken is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Dick; children, David and Kenny Dick, and wife, Tammy, Christopher Hening, and Debra Wilt; grandchildren, Melissa Hening, Miles Martin, Heather, Amanda, and Heidi; great-grandchildren, Cadence, Alicia, Carlissa, and Daniel; and...

Dec 26, 2017

Mark L. Woods, 78, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2017. He entered this world on July 26, 1939 in Great Falls, SC, born to Walter and Marie Wood. He is survived by his daughter, Rosa Woods; son, Mark Woods; daughter-in-law, Jodie Woods; grandchildren, Melanie, Ryan, John, Francisco, Amanda, Russell,...

Dec 26, 2017

Charlotte Jones was married for 67 years to Gerre Jones, who preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Putnam of Albuquerque, NM and Wendy Stout of Show Low, AR; two grandsons, Zachary and Rennie Putnam, children of Beverly and Bill Putnam. Charlotte graduated from McKinley High School in Saint Louis, MO. She attended...

Dec 26, 2017

Mary Catherine (Kathy) Heger, 72, beloved wife, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She entered this world on July 21, 1945 in San Antonio, TX, born to Frank and Selma Heger. She is survived by her husband, Arlen Heger; son, Lance Byrom; brother, Frank Heger; and daughter, Denise Heger. A...

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas Coss, 84, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2017. He entered this world on June 5, 1933 in New Lexington, OH, born to Raymond and Mary (Hammond) Coss. He married Barbara Schlotz in 1956. He moved to New Mexico in 1978 where he resided. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Dec 26, 2017

Farrington, G. Charles Charles Gerald Farrington, 78, beloved husband, father and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2017. He was born on June 17, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to Charles and Margaret Farrington. He is survived by his spouse, Yu-Ching Farrington; daughters, Jacqueline Farrington & Susanne Farrington and sister, Charlene...

Dec 26, 2017

Mary B. Golobic, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960 died Tuesday 26, December 2017. She is survived by her son, John L. Golobic; grandchildren, Randie Aplin and husband, William, and Krista Golobic and partner, James Mullinaux; four great-grandchildren, Colt Golobic, Damien Aplin, Marley Mullinaux, and Kali Mullinaux; and many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2017

Jose Muniz, 88, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elsie; his children, Georgia Maez and husband, Joseph, E J Muniz , Joseph J Muniz, Jolene R Muniz; his granddaughter in law, Laura Maez; his grandson, David Maez; great grandchildren, Christopher J. Day, Alexandra Lamphier...

Dec 25, 2017

Christine Madrid, age 83, passed away on December 25, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Christine was known for her lifelong love of gardening, sewing, dogs, and commitment to family. She reunites with her twin daughter, Carolyn Madrid, who preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by her twin daughter, Evelyn Madrid Dulaney...

Dec 25, 2017

Gray, William “Bill”, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Jane Kleinschmidt of Grayville, Illinois, numerous nephews and nieces and a multitude of friends throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Dolly Gray, one brother and four sisters....

Dec 25, 2017

Eyster, Larry E. Larry E. Eyster, 78, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, Dec. 25 2017 due to complications with congestive heart failure. Preceding him in death was his wife Connie. He is survived by his daughter Angela Manning and son-in-law Dean of Albuquerque; son Michael Eyster and Veronica of Albuquerque; and son David...

Dec 24, 2017

Our beloved mother, JoAnn Thompson went to the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.

JoAnn was a resident of Truth of Consequences, NM. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Morrow; son, Donald Peterson (D.T.); granddaughter, Michelle Suggs; grandson, Garrett Peterson; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Nordman; sisters, Louise and Duane Thompson,Theresa Black...

Dec 24, 2017

Okikawa, Evelyn

Evelyn Okikawa, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting on December 24, 2017. She entered this world on July 12, 1939 in Honolulu, HI, born to Seishu and Kamato Chinen. She is survived by her husband, Harold Okikawa; son, Craig Okikawa; daughter-in-law, Rosa...

Dec 24, 2017

Shirley Armstrong, 72, beloved wife and mother, would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be reunited with her...

Dec 23, 2017

Donna Lou Lukens, 87, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Donna was born and raised in Kansas where she met Harold Lukens. Donna and Harold were married in a little church in Waco Kansas. Donna was a Registered Nurse. At age 22 she left the United States, by herself, to join...

Dec 23, 2017

Carlos Martin Candelaria, age 92, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Albuquerque. He was born to Jose and Adela Candelaria on December 5, 1925 in Denver, CO. He attended Menaul High School, served as a Sargent in the Army Medical Core in World War II, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University...

Dec 23, 2017

Lydia C. Romero, age 93, of Peralta, NM, went to be with our Lord peacefully in her home Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born July 31, 1924, in Mora County, NM to Jose and Josefita Chavez. She graduated from Menaul High School in 1942 and retired from Safeway Supermarkets after 29 years. On January 16, 1943, she married...