Carol Louise Culver

June 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...

Brandon Christopher Ripley

June 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...

Stella Ferguson Rogers

June 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...

Gloria Elena (Chavez) Chavez Fitch

June 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...

Patricia "Trish" Shirk-Braunschweiger

June 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,...

Marla Jo Wonn

June 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...

Margaret Louise Counts

June 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....

Charlie August Stoeltje

June 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...

James "Jim" Ballog

June 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...

Ralph LeRoy Conner

June 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...

Emma Delia (Chavez) Lamberson

June 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...

Jennifer Jo (Coddington) Coddington

June 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.

Donald L. Hoffner

June 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....

Robert Nelson West

June 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...

Ernestine (Garcia) Arndt

June 11, 2017

Ernestine Garcia Arndt passed with peace and grace in her home on June 11, 2017.

She was born in Holman, NM in 1928 and spent the early part of her life in Chacon, NM. She attended Allison James in Santa Fe, Menaul School in Albuquerque, received a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University and a Master’s Degree...

Doyle Daniel Pargin

June 11, 2017

Doyle Daniel Pargin, a long-time Albuquerque businessman and real estate broker, passed away June 11, 2017 in Albuquerque at the age of 86.

Doyle was born August 7, 1930 in Durango, CO, one day ahead of his future wife, Margaret Cummins Pargin. He was the oldest child of Leon D. And Myrtle Pargin and learned his work...

Leola Rae Mortensen

June 10, 2017

L. Rae Mortensen

1933-2017

Leola Rae Payne Mortensen, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday evening, June, 10, 2017, at her home.

Rae was born April 10, 1933, in Thatcher, AZ. She was the oldest of 12 children to H. Vearle and Mandona Hanchett Payne. She...

Roberta Jean (Croad) Hesch

June 10, 2017

Roberta J. Hesch, age 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 10, 2017. Roberta is survived by her four children, Michael, Patrick, Kathy and their spouses, and Robert; and her sister Lynne. A private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Jack E. Stamps

June 10, 2017

Jack Stamps, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called peacefully to his eternal resting place on June 10, 2017. He entered this world on January 17, 1945 in Spiro, OK, born to Ether Breedlove and Edgar "Bud" Stamps. He is survived by Avril Stamps, his wife of 52 wonderful years; daughters, Tracey Jones (Robert), and April Stamps-Brown...

Rachael Grace Baca-Griego

June 10, 2017

Rachael Grace Baca-Griego, age 55, a loving daughter, mother, and wife, passed away on June 10, 2017. Rachael was known for her passion for cooking and her love for her mother and father who she cared for in their later years.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Griego; her daughter, Samantha Baca; and adopted Llama/niece,...