Obituaries

May 19, 2017

Bobbie (Bob, B.K.) Sanders, 89, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 19, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1927 in Portales, NM, to John Maury and Irva ​Taylor Sanders.

Bob was in the US Navy and assigned to the USS Suisson in April of 1946 when...

May 19, 2017

Iva Deena Perkins, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother passed away on May 19, 2017. She entered into the blessedness of eternal life with our Lord Jesus Christ. Iva entered this world on October 22, 1920 in Estancia, NM, born to Peter and Iva Moe. She is survived by her son Paul G. Perkins; daughter Betty Zeiher and husband...

May 19, 2017

Josie T. Ortega, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died Friday, May 19, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Dale and husband, Jim of FL and Elisa K. Ortega of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Alana Rodriguez and husband, Patrick, Brandon Bilak and wife, Kristyn, Stacy Newman, Danya Tammaro, and Alexis Ortega-Bond; ten great-grandchildren, Alyssa,...

May 19, 2017

Zach passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2017.  He is survived by his father, Tom; mother, Laura; grandmother, Barbara Ghion; his MamaJen; and his uncle George and aunt, Reta.  He enjoyed life to the fullest, was an avid bowler with numerous awards and accomplishments.  He loved his family, friends, job and football with a passion that was incomparable.  He...

May 19, 2017

Emma H. Maes, proud wife and mother, died on Friday, May 19, 2017.  she was born in Las Vegas, NM.  Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Juan A. Maes; her parents, Adelaido Herrera and Rose McElroy Herrera; her brothers, Eloy Herrera and Adelaido (Junior) Herrera; and her sisters, Margie Bailey, Delia Thompson, and Josephine Lucero.

May 19, 2017

Jesus M. Gutierrez, 78, of Albuquerque, NM was called to his eternal resting place on Friday May 19, 2017 peacefully at home. He was born in Anton Chico, NM to Frank and Julia Gutierrez. He moved to Albuquerque and had a successful career in computer operations management for the State of New Mexico and University of New Mexico. Upon...

May 19, 2017

Yo Yoshimoto, 92, passed away on May 19, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Craig; daughter-in-law, Nancy; daughter, Midge Arthur and husband, Warren; grandson, Travis Arthur and wife Jackie; granddaughter, Kayce Arthur; and great granddaughter Haydee; and her brother-in-law, Fred Yoshimoto.

Cremation has taken place and the family is respecting Yo's wish not to have a...

May 18, 2017

Richard G. Loe, age 48, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017.  Beloved son, brother, and father, Richard was known for his strong faith and love for serving.  Richard is survived by his fiancée, Danika King; children, Mariah, R.J., Aaliyah, Micah, and Keerah Loe; mother, Dalores (Lori) Ghere; brother, David; and sister, Connie.  He also leaves many...

May 18, 2017

Sophie Davalos, 93, born in Puerto de Luna, NM on April 19, 1924 to Juanita and Antonio Olona, entered her eternal reward with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 18, 2017, after her fight with cancer. She is survived by daughter Ella and husband Quentin Pettis, of Corrales, NM; sons, Fred Jr. Davalos, of...

May 16, 2017

Elizabeth Rose "Betsy" Bell died on May 16, 2017 from complications related to her long battle with cancer.

Betsy was born in Albuquerque to Saul and Olive Bell, on July 26, 1938, and was the eldest of nine siblings. She is survived by her brothers, Hugh, Eddie, Neil, Alan, Martin and Bruce; her sister, Molly; and many...

May 16, 2017

Jacob passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was a resident of Portland, Oregon for the last ten years. Jacob was an accomplished hair stylist at Bishop's barbershop and a talented DJ at CC Slaughters club in downtown Portland, Oregon. Jacob was a strong independent self-made...

May 16, 2017

Wayne Ellison Brummett was called home to the Lord on May 16, 2017. Born August 22, 1946 in Shreveport, LA, Wayne lived in Albuquerque for much of his 70 years. He worked for Motorola before going into business with his family at Westsky Promotions. He was an avid lover of music, the pedal steel guitar, RC airplanes, and his...

May 16, 2017

Baca, Richard Ambrosio

Richard Ambrosio Baca, born April 6, 1929, passed peacefully from a prolonged illness on May 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard served honorably in WWII. He later retired from the postal service.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael. He...

May 15, 2017

Mary Ann Olin Harrell was born January 14, 1923 in San Antonio, NM to Oliver J. and Mary Jane Olin and passed away May 15, 2017 in Albuquerque.

Her family moved to Albuquerque when she was eight, where she graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939 and attended UNM for three years before working for the US...

May 14, 2017

Edward Alexander McGough, III, USAF Major General, passed peacefully from this life on May 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.  He was an amazing, strong, kind and gentle man, who was truly cherished by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughters, Sara Lendzion and husband, Dennis Lendzion, Ann McGough, Nancy McGough...

May 14, 2017

Maureen McLellan, 42, beloved mother and daughter was called to her eternal resting place on May 14, 2017. She entered this world on May 28, 1974 in Methuen, MA, born to George and Kathleen McLellan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jo. Maureen is survived by her daughter, Aubrey Sauter; parents, George and Kathleen McLellan;...

May 14, 2017

Roy A. Davis, 78, of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Diane O'Toole and husband, Leo of Edgewood; and nephew, Kevin O'Toole of Amarillo; as well as many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold L. and Evelyn Davis.

Roy served his...

May 14, 2017

Love Gilliam, 92, widowed mother of two sons, died on May 14, 2017, following a stroke. Love received a PhD in Christian Counseling from Boston University and used that expertise to be active in Hospice for many years and as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was also very active in the St Luke's Lutheran Church before dementia...

May 13, 2017

Jeanette M. Granados, 68, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on May 13, 2017, following a long illness.  Jeanette is survived by her four children, Cynthia (Jerome) Olivas, Arthur B. (Dora) Romero, Anthony (Jenny) Romero, and Kimberly Romero (John); several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; four siblings; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and, two very dear friends that were by...

May 13, 2017

Juan B. Gonzales, 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 13, 2017. He entered this world on November 29, 1932 in Santa Fe, NM, born to David and Nasarena Gonzales. He was the second youngest of his five siblings.

Juan served in the US Navy from 1955 to...