Obituaries

Jun 18, 2017

F. Warren Rowe, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, died Sunday, June 18, 2017.

He is survived by his children, Victoria Rowe and partner, Carmelo Valone of Los Angeles, CA, Daniel Rowe and wife, Shannon of Albuquerque, and Adriana Roze and husband, David of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren, Isabella, Nathaniel, Gabriel, Sofia, and Sebastian;...

Jun 17, 2017

ALLEN, JOAN

Joan Allen, 86 years old, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on June 17, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1930 to Frank and Inez (Berggren) Gorsuch, and grew up with her seven siblings on an idyllic country estate outside Philadelphia, PA. She loved animals and the great outdoors, and recalled fondly a summer...

Jun 17, 2017

Diane Kay Wiler, a long-time resident of the Albuquerque area, passed away Saturday the 17th of June in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Diane was born in 1953 in Auburn, Indiana.  Her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was a senior in high school.  In 1973, she started her career as a certified respiratory therapy...

Jun 17, 2017

Shawn Padilla Sr., 53, of Edgewood, NM, succumbed to Pulmonary Fibrosis at his home surrounded by family on Saturday June 17, 2017.

Shawn is survived by his wife, Patti of 25 years; parents, Marvin and Linda Padilla of Albuquerque, NM; six incredible sons, Jonathan Reid and his wife, Candice of Phillipsburg, MT, Noah Reid and wife, Jessamine...

Jun 17, 2017

Kenneth Gregory Lovejoy

Greg Lovejoy, 66, dedicated husband, father and grandfather, retired business owner and avid reader, joined the angels in Heaven on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Greg was born and raised in Burlington, VT where he attended Rice Catholic High School and after 40 plus years of employment...

Jun 16, 2017

Jack T. Stewart, 79, went to be with the Lord June 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM with family around him.

He is survived by his son-in-law, Ken L. Miller; his sons, David J. Stewart and wife Carol Beth, Davant T. Stewart and wife DeAnna; his grandchildren, Nathan Miller and wife Hannah, Andrew Miller, Josh Stewart, Matthew Miller,...

Jun 16, 2017

Carol Culver, 74, dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Friday, June 16, 2017.

Carol was known for her love of Jesus, her Lord. She was able to devote much of her time to her children, who she loved deeply. She showed compassion to people, and had a positive outlook on...

Jun 16, 2017

Brandon Christopher Ripley

June 23, 1999 to June 16, 2017

On June 16th, our brightest light was extinguished forever. Brandon passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the tender age of 17.

He leaves behind parents, Dave and Gina Ripley; sister, Danielle...

Jun 16, 2017

Stella Ferguson Rogers was born 27 November 1917 in Townsend, TN to Samuel Wilson Ferguson and Eunice Clark. She died in Albuquerque on 16 June 2017. The first thirteen years of her life were spent in a Lutheran orphanage in Knoxville, and then moved to Cincinnati, OH under the auspices of several foster families. While attending church choir practice...

Jun 16, 2017

Gloria Elena Chavez Fitch passed away at her home in Sandia Park on June 16, 2017.  She was 66-years old.  Dr. Chavez [Fitch] was a retired scientist and physicist from Sandia National Laboratories, and a graduate of the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University.  Gloria was president of Trinitek Services, a nuclear safety consulting business located in...

Jun 15, 2017

Our precious “Trish” Patricia Shirk-Braunschweiger, 75, passed away peacefully June 15, 2017. Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother (Nana) will forever be in the hearts of her husband, daughters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the friends that loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Andy; daughters, Heidi and husband, Mike Sterlacci (Dallas,...

Jun 15, 2017

Wonn, Marla Jo

Marla Jo Wonn, 75, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on June 15, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD, but spent most of her adult life in New Mexico and California.

Marla had a lifelong passion for books, plants and animals...

Jun 14, 2017

Margaret H. (Peggy) Counts, age 92, passed away on June 14, 2017. She was born on January 1, 1925 in Santa Fe, her parents were Glenn R. Haste and Elsie M. Berger Haste. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1955 and a lifelong resident of New Mexico.

Peggy married Myrtis W. Counts on January 17, 1948....

Jun 14, 2017

Charlie Stoeltje, age 94 years 10 months, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born August 6, 1922, in the Three Oaks community of Wilson County, TX. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Vera (Carraway) Stoeltje; parents, Karl August Johann (Charlie) Stoeltje and Alma (Schneider) Stoeltje; sisters, Edna Janszen, Eleanora Blackmon, Erna Lee Stoeltje, Rosalie Hudson...

Jun 14, 2017

Feb. 9, 1951 — June 14, 2017 While still in grade school, Jim, born in Homestead, Pa., moved with his family to Albuquerque. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1969. New Mexico proved the ideal place for Jim to pursue his many passions: riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. He was a renowned cook and competitive barbecue...

Jun 13, 2017

Ralph L. Conner was born about an hour southwest of Sioux City, Iowa, up in the Northeast corner of Cornhusker Country in the small, hardworking farming community of Wakefield, Nebraska on Sunday, May 24th, 1931 at practically the start of the Great Depression. He along with his older sister grew up throughout its devastating peak and as young teenagers...

Jun 13, 2017

Emma Delia Lamberson, a resident of Phoenix, AZ 1998, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Surrounded by family, she passed peacefully to be with her husband Ramon (Ray), who preceded her death in 2014.

Emma was born in Socorro, NM on February 20, 1931, daughter to Manuel and Theresa Chavez. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in...

Jun 13, 2017

Jennifer Coddington of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jun 13, 2017. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 12, 2017

Donald L. Hoffner, 84, father, uncle, friend and mentor passed away on June 12, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Shelton; nieces, Linda Heyer and Carol Martin and husband, Gary; nephew, Gary Ruhling; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members. Donald was born in Dongola, IL in July of 1932. He proudly served with the U.S....

Jun 11, 2017

Robert Nelson West, age 70, passed away. He is survived by his wife, Rita M. West; and his cousins, Carol and Bob Provance; and their daughter, Raquel, and Bob Turner and his family. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Bobby West and his parents.

Memorial Service will be Friday, June 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at...