Obituaries

Dec 16, 2017

Kenneth Andrew Leeper left this earth to join his brother, David Charles Leeper, on December 16, 2017. Kenneth was born September 1, 1954 in San Antonio, TX to Lyle C. and Lila Ann Leeper. He resided in Albuquerque, NM since 1955. Kenneth attended Del Norte High School, graduating in 1972 and continued his education at the University of New...

Dec 16, 2017

Age 77, loving, devoted and precious mother, passed away December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was known for her kind, gracious spirit. She frequently opened her home and heart to family and friends. Our beloved Mother’s angelic spirit and beauty radiated from within and touched all who were fortunate to come in contact with her. Her...

Dec 16, 2017

Virginia Johnson, near life-long resident of Socorro, died peacefully at home Saturday, December 16, 2017 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Iowa and spent her youth there. However, she will be remembered for her life’s work and involvement in so many activities in the community she adopted 62 years ago when she moved here to...

Dec 16, 2017

Rembert L. (Lee) Honeycutt, 77, of Albuquerque, NM went to be with his Lord and with his wife Leslie on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

He is survived by his son, David; two grandchildren, Matthew and Madison; David’s fiancé, Kim and her daughters, Dallas and Rylee.

Lee was born August 9, 1940 in Birmingham, AL and...

Dec 16, 2017

Roosevelt A. Aragon went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 16, 2017. Roosevelt was born on October 12, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Francisqita Aragon, four brothers, and eight sisters. He is survived by his brothers, Celedon Aragon and wife, Cindy, Pedro Aragon and wife, Helen; a sister-in-law, Mela Aragon; and a...

Dec 16, 2017

Lawrence Shortman began his journey home on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born in Watonga, OK on June 18, 1927. He was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma. He was a Headsman in the Cheyenne Bow String society. His Indian name was Brown Bear. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II....

Dec 16, 2017

Anna May Currier, 80 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on December 16, 2017.

She was born in Lincoln County, CO July 28, 1937 to Lenard and Cecilia Thompson. Anna married Gene G. Currier May 19, 1956 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1970.

She is survived by her children,...

Dec 16, 2017

Cris Hopkins passed away on December 16, 2017 at age 60.

Cris loved life and never met someone who wasn’t a friend. Cris was a proud graduate of Manzano High School class of 1975.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Paine; brother-in-law, Matthew Paine; nephew, Austin Paine; and niece, Kristen Paine. He is also...

Dec 15, 2017

Edith Lorraine Davis Lemke, 70, passed away on December 15, 2017. The wife of Paul D. Lemke, mother to Terrill (Amy) of White Rock, NM; Holly Kidd (Michael) of Eagle Mountain, UT; and Troy (Julie) of Colorado Springs, CO. She was the devoted and beloved grandmother to 13 (soon to be 14) grandchildren, Kaitlin, Justin, Anna, and Tessa Lemke;...

Dec 15, 2017

Deacon Robert (Bob) Aragon, 73, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 15, 2017. He entered this world on January 12, 1944 in Central, New Mexico now known as the Silver City area and raised in Horse Springs, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah...

Dec 15, 2017

Maclovia B. Sanchez de Zamora passed into the Light of Eternal Mind on Friday, December 15, 2017. Her life and legacy will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

Maclovia, (age 86) is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Sanchez; mother, Anita Gonzalez de Sanchez; and stepmother, Juanita Sanchez y Rael. She is survived by...

Dec 15, 2017

Phil Chavez, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, went to rest in our Heavenly Father’s arms on Friday, December 15, 2017. Phil is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; his children, Charles Troy and wife, Amy, grandson, Ian Philip; Phyllis Anne Chavez Cordova; grandson, Julian Philip Cordova; and sister, Mary Chavez Casaus; along with...

Dec 14, 2017

Gregory Ross II, 30, our precious son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017.

Gregory was known for his ability to make people laugh, creativity, positivity, loving and joyful spirit, and his love for God. Gregory lived his life “One quarter mile at a time.” He is survived by...

Dec 14, 2017

Isidoro Paz, age 93, A lifelong resident of Carnuel, NM went home on Thursday, December 14, 2017, just one day short of his 94th birthday, to celebrate with his wife, Carlota Paz and son, Vernie, who with open arms, awaited his arrival.

Isidoro was born to Enrique and Eduvigen Paz and was one of five children. He...

Dec 14, 2017

Willadean was born in 1931 to Artie L. Hood and Maudie L. Scott Hood in Spring Creek Oklahoma. As a child she also spent time living with her maternal grandparents, William and Suzie Scott. When she was in 8th grade her and her mother moved to Konawa, Oklahoma. While attending Konawa high school she met Arthur Elliott Jr. when...

Dec 12, 2017

Gordon Post, age 87, died on December 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Christel; sisters, Carol Post of Denville, NJ and Sue Fenske of Lake Parsippany, NJ. Gordon was born July 24, 1930 in East Orange, NJ and grew up and attended schools in West Orange and Livingston, NJ. He graduated from Syracuse University in June of...

Dec 12, 2017

Charles Mann, 69, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place alongside his dogs and brothers on December 12, 2017. He entered this world on February 3, 1948 in Denver, CO, born to George and Stella Mann.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Mann; daughter, Hayley Mann; son, Christopher Mann; and his grandchildren....

Dec 12, 2017

Deborah JoAnne Weaver, 63, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after a long struggle with multiple medical conditions. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kathleen Nicole Parker, of Omaha NE; her sister, Denise Weaver Ross; her mother, JoAnne Weaver of Albuquerque NM; her nephews, Colin Alexander Ross and Nicholas Ross; and countless extended...

Dec 12, 2017

Dean Walton Davis, age 84, a resident of Los Lunas for 50 years, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; children, Jerry Davis, Steve Davis and wife, Brenda, Cynthia Parker and husband, Rick, and SharonKay Petmecky and husband, Don; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, with two on the way; sister, Marjorie Dewey;...

Dec 11, 2017

Emma Griego, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 11, 2017. She entered this world on July 25, 1926 in Sierra Madre, CA, born to Joseph and Latuaria Garcia and raised by Pablo and Guadalupe Vallejos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nefi B. Griego; son, Michael P....