Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

Samuel M. Cummins, beloved husband, devoted father, and proud patriot, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017 at the age of 69.   Sam is survived by his wife of 41 years, Paula, and two sons, Daniel and Bryan, as well as his mother, Sara McSorley, and many other relatives and friends.  Sam will be laid to rest at the...

Nov 27, 2017

Fred E. Archibeque, 62, went to be with the Lord November 27, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Patricia; brother, Gilbert; and many other family and friends including Linda Hall. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW with Burial to follow at Gate of...

Nov 26, 2017

Maj. Robert Hart Thomas, Jr., age 70. Our beloved brother passed away on November 26, 2017. Robert is survived by his brother, Ronald and wife, Marvelyn K. Thomas; and his two nieces. A private burial was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Nov 26, 2017

Mary Beth Preber was born March 17, 1935 in Hagerman, NM to E.S. Stroud and Roma Martin Stroud. She passed from life at age 82 on November 26, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her son, Bradley James Preber and wife, Lois Elizabeth Preber of Phoenix, AZ. She has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded...

Nov 26, 2017

Mullins V, Charles Love

The world has lost a true gem; a lover of life, knowledge in an instant, distinct sense of humor and a true friend. Charles Love Mullins V, A.K.A Chuck, Kayo, Dad, Pops and Chuck LV, passed through the threshold of his life on Earth into a new life of...

Nov 25, 2017

Shirley Trent Eden, 81, was received into the loving arms of the Lord, Saturday, November 25, 2017. She is survived by her extremely talented and accomplished children, Fritz D. Blanke, David L. Blanke (Christine), and Denise A. Currier (David). She has three surviving brothers, William Trent, Richard Trent (Esta), and Dr. Daniel Trent (Rebecca). She leaves eight grandchildren and...

Nov 25, 2017

Betty L. Allen, age 91, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Gary Allen and wife, Carlene, David Allen, Judith Ringquist and husband, Steve, and Vicki Allen and her dog Gryff; five grandchildren, Bryan Ringquist and wife, Wendy, Michelle Stevens and husband, James,...

Nov 25, 2017

Lisa Lynne Bell, born October 21, 1967, passed suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2017.  Lisa was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.  She is survived by her mother, Jan; her father, Schroeder; sisters, Mindy and Amy; nephews, Tyler and Tate; and nieces, Hailey and Kayla; and loving girlfriend of 20 years to Jimmy McDonald .  She will be...

Nov 24, 2017

Virginia R. Gurule

August 27, 1934 - November 24, 2017

When we think of the passing of Virginia R Gurule, we think of an ‘end of an era,’ because she was truly a remarkable woman. Virginia was born to Brigido Ramon and Laura Flores. She grew up in Austin, Texas with...

Nov 24, 2017

Angelina Melendrez Stapleton, age 95, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2017 in Albuquerque with loved ones by her side. She was born on April 27, 1922 to Carlos and Emeteria Melendrez in Silver City, NM and married Hubert Stapleton, who served in the US Army and Air Force in 1951 in Albuquerque.  They traveled the world...

Nov 24, 2017

Judy Kauffman was born on June 20, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to Carl and Thelma Collins. She later moved to Albuquerque due to her father’s health issues, where she spent most of her life. Judy loved being a part of the New Mexico Rainbow Girls. Later, she graduated from Highland High School: Class of 1964.

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Nov 24, 2017

Bobby Gwyn died peacefully at home, and on her own terms, on November 24, 2017. She looked forward to joining Jimmy Ray, her husband of 54 years, who passed away in 2007. After learning of her terminal diagnosis in September 2017, she spent her final days as she spent her life, caring for family and friends, and...

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 23, 2017

Coda C. Roberson III April 1, 1955-November 23, 2017

Coda III, passed away on Thanksgiving night in his beloved home in St. Petersburg, FL in the arms of his husband, Jack, and surrounded by his dear friends. Coda was a six-year survivor of pancreatic cancer. He fought his battle well with courage and determination and gave pancreatic...

Nov 23, 2017

Orlando Bustos, 71, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 23, 2017. He entered this world on April 16, 1946 in Las Vegas, NM, born to George and Carolina Bustos. He is survived by his wife, Barbra Bustos; daughter, Tiffany Barajas; son-in-law, Gilbert Barajas; son, Adam Bustos; granddaughter, Sophia Barajas; brother,...

Nov 23, 2017

Norma Jean Clark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother of four grandsons, and eleven great-grandsons, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2017, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on August 30, 1937, in Berea, Kentucky to Maude and Mike Parker. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward Clark; two children, Mike and his wife,...

Nov 22, 2017

Jerome R. Haberkorn Sr., 81, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to William and Helen Koehler Haberkorn, on March 11, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He married Virginia L. Gouge in Fairbury, IL. (1955). Jerome is survived by three siblings, Alan (Denise) Haberkorn of MO, Wayne (Karen) Haberkorn of IL, and Dolores Wagner...

Nov 22, 2017

Robert E. Higgins, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM where he lived with his son and daughter-in-law. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Hereford, TX where he was raised and graduated high school. Robert married his wife, Jeanette, on June 9, 1956 and they were married for 60 years. “Bullitt Bob”, as...

Nov 22, 2017

Corinne Wagner, 86, resident of Albuquerque, NM. since 1963, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She entered this world on November 28, 1930 in Palmyra, MO, born to Lynn and Cora Banks. She is survived by her sons, Michael Wagner and wife, Christy, Jeffery Wagner and wife, Ruth, Tim Wagner and...

Nov 22, 2017

Daniel F. Roper, 94, beloved father, passed away, November 22, 2017. He is survived his children; Nora Smith and husband Burton, Diana Roper, Kathryn Hayes and husband Guy, Linda Hightower and husband Larry. Dan is also survived by six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren as well many other loving family members and friends. He retired as a Deputy Regional Engineer with...