Obituaries

Ross Riboni

Feb 18, 2017

Ross Riboni, 84, passed away on February 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ross is survived by sister-in-law, Christine; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 562 Atrisco Dr., SW, with a Rosary beginning at 8:30 a.m. Entombment will...

Evan William Armstrong

Feb 18, 2017

Visitation Details

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017, 11:00am - 12:00pm, FRENCH - Westside

Interment Details

Santa Fe National Cemetery

Mildred Berneice "Milli" Buchanan

Feb 18, 2017

Mildred Berneice Buchanan, precious child of God and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Jess Buchanan Jr. She is survived by four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: William J. Buchanan III, his wife, Becky of Gig Harbor, WA, their daughter and son-in-law,...

Ramon Baca Sr

Feb 18, 2017

Ramon Baca Sr., age 83, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Veronica. He is survived by his wife, Marcella; his children, Ramon Baca, Jr (friend, Luella), Suzanne Herrera (husband, Joseph DeLaO), Christopher Baca (wife, Carla), Dixie...

Ansel Jove Schauffert

Feb 17, 2017

Ansel Jove Schauffert, beloved baby was born silently on February 17, 2017. He entered this world weighing 4lbs, 8oz, 19 inches long, born to Maurice and Leah Schauffert. He had big hands and feet like his Daddy. He is named Ansel meaning God's protection and Jove meaning Jupiter, the Roman mythological god of light, Father of the sky, and protector...

Mary Stebbins Combs

Feb 17, 2017

Mary Stebbins Combs, age 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1994, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Montebello Assisted Living. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Combs Schott and husband, Marvin of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Mollie Combs McClellan and husband, Marty; and Jason Combs of Columbia, SC; Walter Ryan Gill; and Mary Gill Puccini and husband, David, of Albuquerque, NM;...

Susie Villescas

Feb 17, 2017

Villescas, Susie Our mother, Susie Villescas, age 85, went to be with our Lord on February 17, 2017. She passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Torres (Edmund), Carol Baca (Mark), and Charlene Baca (Anthony); six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Joe "Fito" Chavez

Feb 17, 2017

Our father, Joe "Fito" Chavez, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. Mr. Chavez is survived by his children, LoriAnn Vargas and husband, Sammy and Lee Ann Gallegos and husband, Jon; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Bernie Chavez; sisters, Ramona Turrietta and Christine Gonzales; along with many nieces, nephews and Godchildren who loved him very...

Raymond Jack Lang

Feb 16, 2017

Raymond Jack Lang, 90, of Montezuma, Iowa, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 16, 2017, during his annual winter visit to family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He entered this world on May 28, 1926, in Des Moines, IA, born to Raymond and Ila (Zeber) Lang. Jack was proud of his service as...

Deolinda Leyba

Feb 16, 2017

Our mother, Deolinda Leyba, 89, passed peacefully with family at her side to be with Our Lord on February 16, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1927 in Pena Blanca, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Leyba; son-in-law, Doyle Miller; her parents, Santiago and Lucianita Aragon; and sister, Joann Ortiz. She is survived by her...

Dan D. Chávez

Feb 16, 2017

Dan D. Chávez, age 83, UNM professor and administrator, died at home on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born on the family farm in Pajarito, Bernalillo County, NM to Nicodemus Chávez and Petrita Peña. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Manuel, Eloy, and Paul. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Adeline Sánchez...

Nicholas "Nick" Oxford

Feb 16, 2017

Nicholas "Nick" Oxford, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born in 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Eugene and Virginia Oxford. Nick was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Mickey and Jackie Oxford. Nick served in the U.S. Air Force for...

Jennie Nigro

Feb 15, 2017

Interment Details

Calverton National Cemetery

Thomas Raymond "Tommy Ray" Barber

Feb 15, 2017

Tommy Ray Barber, age 13, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Mary Barber of Albuquerque; grandparents, Lonnie and Doris Barber of Flora Vista, NM; uncles, Raymond Barber and wife, Lorie, Captain Thomas Dean Barber and wife, Tina, David Hellwig, and Keith Hellwig and wife, Susan; aunts, Londa Hanson...

Louis H. Conley

Feb 14, 2017

Louis H. Conley, our loving father, went home to the Lord on February 14, 2017 with his daughter Pamela by his side to join his wife of 45 years and the love of his life, Lynn; his son, Vincent; his parents, Mildred and Earl Conley; his brother- in- law, Zip Zummo; and his nephew, Guy Zummo. He is survived by...

Audie Gerald Warford

Feb 13, 2017

Audie Gerald Warford, age 89, peacefully passed away at his home with family by his side in Albuquerque on February 13, 2017. He is survived by his daughter and granddaughter. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place Thursday, February 23, 2017, 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery....

Henry Crespin

Feb 12, 2017

Henry Crespin, 76, born and raised in San Antonito passed away on February 12, 2017. Henry was a loving husband, father, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Romie; daughter, Sandra and husband William; son, Brian; daughter-in-law, Erica; grandkids, Tyra, Damian, Martin, Marcus, Jaslyn and great-grandkids, Jalen, Taya, Jayceon and Isabella. He will be...

Charles "Nick" Vuillemot Jr

Feb 12, 2017

Nick Vuillemot passed away February 12, 2017. Nick was a native of New Orleans, LA, born on August 3, 1943. He is survived by his wife, Rachel L. Lanier of Bernalillo, NM; his son, Eric Charles Vuillemot; grandsons, Jessie T. and Zachary C. Vuillemot of Dallas, TX; his sisters, Madeline C. James of Loreauville, LA and Suzanne V. Sloan of...

Sandra Lujan

Feb 11, 2017

Sandra Lujan, 55, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 11, 2017. She entered this world on October 10, 1961 in Belcourt, ND, born to John and Irene Delorme. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Lujan and Courtney Lujan; son, Phillip Lujan; mother, Irene Delorme; grandchildren, Jaylee Jojola, Adam Jojola, and Scarlette Contreras; sisters, Debbie...

Arthur Leupold

Feb 11, 2017

Visitation Details

Thursday, February 16th, 2017, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, FRENCH - University

Service Details

Friday, February 17th, 2017, 10:00am, FRENCH - University

Interment Details

Sunset Memorial Park