Mar 21, 2017

Sara Wilson, age 92, passed away March 21, 2017 in Albuquerque. She was born June 19, 1924 in Roswell, NM to Byron and Sallie Wilson. She graduated from UNM and had a long academic career in Santa Fe, NM and Livermore, CA. While in California, she was active in the Alameda County Cowbelles in which she enjoyed riding her horse...

Mar 21, 2017

Anthony Villa Jr. (Tony), a.k.a. "Pa", from Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2017, at the age of 72. Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend ended his courageous fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his grandsons, David Sanchez and Alexander Villa; his parents, Antonio and Benita Villa; and two sisters, Marianne Heyman...

Mar 21, 2017

Ray McGowan, 72, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on March 21, 2017. He entered this world on May 5, 1944, in Wichita Falls, TX, born to Dee and Gladys McGowan. He is survived by wife, Carnella McGowan, whom he affectionately called "Kid"; daughter, Alesia Bell; sons, Eugene Bell and James Bell; sister, Eolis Jean, and brother...

Mar 20, 2017

Rose La Dean Johnson Buchanan (La Dean to family and friends) was born to Harvey H. and Martha Lou (Jenkins) Johnson in Petronila, Texas, near Corpus Christi, on August 17, 1933. She lived in many Texas cities but spent her teenage and young adult years in Waco. Waco was where she met and married John, an Air Force officer, in...

Mar 20, 2017

Roger Garcia, 45, a Firefighter of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 20, 2017. Roger was very passionate about being a Firefighter and serving his community. His affection was reflected in the love he shared with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Lewis Gallegos; brother-in-law, Lorenzo Teupell; and step-father, Greg Thompson. He is survived...

Mar 20, 2017

Lorencita Salas, 99, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 20, 2017. She entered this world on May 12, 1917 in La Joya, NM, born to Fred M. and Maria Romero. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard, and several close family members. She is survived by her seven children, Helen Lanata and...

Mar 19, 2017

Shirley Callesen, age 83, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She had been ill with Alzheimers for many years. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Cal" in 2007 and her daughter-in-law, Benedikte from Copenhagen, Denmark. Shirley was born in 1933 in Algona, IA, to...

Mar 19, 2017

Aaron Sieben, age 30, died tragically on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He is survived by his fiancée, Jessica Stephens; daughter, Autumn Sieben; mother, Lisa Sieben; father, Billy Carroll; brothers, Alex Lavender and Reyes Naranjo; sister, Amanda Carroll; grandparents, Douglas and Eva Sieben, and Charlene Koski; aunts, Annette Sieben and Gina Euell and husband, Brent; cousin, Evan Euell; and other relatives...

Mar 19, 2017

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Athletic Department and Track & Field program are saddened by the loss of former Lobo track great, Clarence Robinson, who passed away March 19, 2017 at the age of 74. He was born April 9, 1942 in Atlanta, Miss. and leaves behind a sister, Bessie Lamar of Oklahoma City.

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Mar 18, 2017

Yolanda passed away on March 18, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, on April 2, 1926, to Luiz Ximenes de Aragao and Corina Gurgel Noguera. She had two older sisters, Yeda "Marie" and Yvonne and three younger brothers, Ernie, Luiz Carlos, and Ivan (who died as a child). During WWII, Yolanda worked temporarily as...

Mar 18, 2017

Nancy Fiedler Eckerson, 76, died March 18, 2017, of brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eckerson. She is survived by her sister, Martha Fiedler Spring and spouse Frank, of Albuquerque; her brother, Larry Fiedler and spouse Linda, of Olney, Maryland; her nephews, Joshua Fiedler and Frank A. Spring and spouse Angela; stepdaughters, Julie Eckerson and...

Mar 18, 2017

Inez Peralta, 75, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2017. She entered this world on March 4, 1942 in Torreon, NM, born to Alfredo and Magdalena Vigil. Inez is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Arturo E. Peralta, and her older brother, Rosendo Vigil. She is survived by her daughter, Mary...

Mar 18, 2017

Guadalupe Guthrie, age 87, died on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Marie Wormald of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Keenan Wormald, Bianca Wormald, Sada Abila and husband, Sergio, and Shawn Guthrie; two great-grandchildren, Shevelle Abila and Deklan Guthrie; loving companion, Dean Stanfield; and numerous other relatives and friends. Guadalupe was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 17, 2017

Shaw, Kenneth D, passed away suddenly at home on March 17, 2017. He was 65. Ken was born in San Mateo, CA to Frederick and Dorothy Shaw on October 25, 1951 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a proud graduate of UC Berkeley with an BA in Physics. He went on to obtain an MS...

Mar 17, 2017

Diane Marie Schuler, 62, beloved wife and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on March 17, 2017. She entered this world on June 29, 1954 in Monroe, WI, born to Bobbie and Evelyn Schuler, both deceased. She is survived by her husband, Craig Gibbs (1992); and dear sister, Rebecca Feldt (Scott Feldt). A graduate of Monroe High School...

Mar 17, 2017

A. Ben Bull, 95, passed quietly in his sleep on March 17, 2017, with family members lovingly at his side. He was born on April 04, 1921 in Witcherville, Arkansas to P.L. and Amy Summers Bull. He was the seventh of nine children with seven brothers and one sister. In his younger years, he lived and worked on family farms...

Mar 17, 2017

Leon Davis, 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 17, 2017. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Bernice Davis; his son, Lee Davis; his son, Gene Davis; his daughter-in-law, Magdalena Davis; and his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Peter, Alexandra and Victoria. Memorial donations may be made in Leon's name to the ALS Association, www.alsa.org. A...

Mar 17, 2017

Dr. Claude "Randy" Jones, age 75 passed away, Friday, March 17, 2017. Randy was known for his love of family and friends. Randy loved the outdoors, skiing, snow shoeing, biking, and hiking, in his beloved New Mexico and Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Myrna D. Jones; his son, Greg Jones and wife, Keri; and his...

Mar 15, 2017

Betty Arlene Higgins, 89, went to be with her Daddy in heaven on March 15, 2017. Betty was born on March 15, 1928 to Charles E. and Katherine Townsend Quass Jr. in Canton, Ohio. Betty is survived by her four daughters, Dawn Higgins, Linda Higgins, Alice Wylie and husband, Stephen and Lori Sturgess and husband, Tracy Kuntz; daughter-in-law, Connie Higgins;...

Mar 15, 2017

Sheila Barnes passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on March 15, 2017. She was surrounded by family. Sheila was born in Denver, Colorado to Maurice and Jane Aggeler. She is an alumna of St. Mary's Academy and the University of Colorado, a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and graduated with a degree in history and a minor in...