Obituaries

Armando P. Estrada

Oct 22, 2024

“Coach Abe Estrada”

 Armando P. Estrada was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Armando lived a long and rewarding life. He was deeply loved and devoted to his family and community, he was brilliant in his teaching and coaching abilities and most of all, his kind and peaceful heart will truly be missed. 

 Armando was born in Bayard,...

Joan McNamara

Oct 22, 2024

Joan Foley McNamara was born November 12, 1930 and passed away October 22, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Joan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Francis Foley and Estelle Frank, and was a protective older sister to her brother, Richard Foley, who she adored. After losing her mother at a young...

Erlinda "Celine" Baca

Oct 20, 2024

Erlinda "Celine" Baca, 91, passed away October 20, 2024.

Celine was born on September 24, 1933 to Rafael and Remelia Baca in Bosque, New Mexico. She was born into a very large family, however, she was raised by her Uncle and Aunt in Belen, New Mexico. Celine graduated from Belen High School and went on to work in several banks until...

Teresa Ortiz-Strogen

Oct 20, 2024

Teresa Ortiz-Strogen

1938 - 2024 

Teresa Sarafina Ortiz-Strogen, affectionately known as Terri, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 86 in Albuquerque, NM.   Born on February 8, 1938, Terri's vivacious spirit touched all aspects of her life from her professional endeavors to her creative passions.

Terri's career spanned various fields, reflecting her adaptable and vibrant nature. She dedicated many...

Elsie "Ellie" Wilson

Oct 20, 2024

Elsie was born June 30, 1948 in Fort Defiance, AZ, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 20, 2024.

Her Maternal clan is Blacksheep and paternal clan is Bitterwater and her maternal Grandfather clan is Water Edge and paternal Grandfather clan is One-walks around. She is survived by sisters Anita Wilson and Anne Calabrese, brothers Robert (Virginia), Larson (Emma), Clyde...

Mike Fuentes

Oct 20, 2024

Mike Fuentes passed away on Sunday October 20th. He was raised in Arrey, NM and later moved to Albuquerque where he started a family of his own. He loved music, camping, hunting anything outdoors. He loved his heavy equipment, his truck, and most of all his family. He loved taking his grandkids on adventures. He will live on through his...

Nancy Dominguez

Oct 20, 2024

Nancy Ann Dominguez, age 84, joined her beloved husband, Alfredo Dominguez, Jr., in heaven on October 20, 2024. She passed comfortably and peacefully with family at her side. Nancy and Alfredo met in the early 1960's while both were teaching at Laguna-Acoma High school, their first teaching jobs and the first year after the school was built. Alfredo often said...

Kay Hauenstein

Oct 19, 2024

Kay Tsuyako Hirayama Hauenstein - 96, passed away October 19, 2024. She was born March 30, 1928 in Kumamoto, Japan. Se was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell E. Hauenstein and daughter, Susan Ann. She is survived by daughter, Barbara Vinikas, son, William E. Hauenstein, and son, Carl G. Hauenstein. Grandchildren, Alexander Vinikas, Evan Vinikas, Jocelyn Gonzales, and Janell...

Peter Victor Leyba Sr.

Oct 18, 2024

Peter Victor Leyba, Sr., 66, of Albuquerque, NM. unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. Peter Leyba was born February 11, 1958, in Gonzales Ranch, NM. He had been a resident of Albuquerque for 45 years.

He was a Journeyman Pipe-fitter for over 20 years and recently retired from Albuquerque Public School, as...

Sara Smith

Oct 18, 2024

Sara Dawn Smith

Obituary

Sara Dawn Smith left us October 18, 2024 at the age of 94. Sara Dawn was pre-deceased by her loving husband Bill and wonderful daughter Virginia Hopkins. She was the daughter of Chester and Lucille Mitcham and lived most of her life here in New Mexico. Sara Dawn is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Smith, her son Dwight...

Carlotta Gayle Denslow

Oct 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carlotta Gayle Denslow

May 31, 1942 - October 18, 2024

Gayle Denslow lived a life full of joy, laughter, and compassion. Her warm smile and infectious spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, Mimi, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Donald "Jerry" Gushard

Oct 17, 2024

Jerry Gushard, lifelong Albuquerque resident, passed from this world on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son, and sisters.

No services are planned at this time. Donations to local food banks or your favorite charity in his honor for this holiday season are appreciated.

Deborah "Dee" Palmer Bryan

Oct 17, 2024

Deborah Palmer Bryan, "Dee", daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 17, 2024 after a long illness. She was dearly loved, a joy to know, and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dawn B. Palmer, and her brother, Christopher L. Palmer. She is survived by her son, Joel G. (Cristy) Lucero-Bryan and...

Noreen O. Duran Scarton

Oct 17, 2024

Noreen was born on January 18, 1939 at the family home on 3rd Street to Roger and Noella (Beaumont)Duran. She was the baby of the family and had two brothers, Roger and Donald, and one sister, Leona. She attended Stronghurst elementary, Washington Middle School, and Albuquerque High School and transferred to Valley High School after she met Clarence. She left...

Duane Andersen

Oct 17, 2024

Duane Andersen (age 83) was born in Elgin, Illinois in 1941 to John Andersen and Georgia Chinn. He was preceded in death by his siblings Virginia Jones, Emil Andersen, June Potts, and Barbara Holbrook. In 1959, Duane moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he met Maria Frances Serna. Duane started his walk with God when he became a Catholic in...

Ivana Starcevic

Oct 17, 2024

In the stillness of the full moon on October 17, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ivana Starcevic was re-leased from her earthly bonds and embraced eternal life, earning the peace she had sought and deserved.

We find solace in knowing she has reunited with her beloved son, Rastko Starcevic, and her loving mother, Ljiljana Tatomirovic.

Born on February...

Rodney Barreras

Oct 17, 2024

Rodney Alan Barreras

Rodney Alan Barreras, age 54, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Durango, Colorado, after a battle with cancer. He fought hard and always maintained a good spirit throughout the entire fight.

Rodney was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 23, 1969. As a young child, he moved to New Mexico with his mother and was raised in Las...

Theo Lee Stephens

Oct 17, 2024

Theo Lee Stephens, 67, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, made a peaceful transition to Heaven surrounded by family on October 17, 2024. In 1989, Theo married Melissa Stephens, and in September, they joyfully celebrated 35 years of marriage. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Kayla Wells and Kelli Anne Shifflett, and four cherished grandchildren: Ainsley, Pilot, Beauden, and Lydia....

Mary B. Bradley

Oct 16, 2024

Mary B. Bradley, formerly known as Mary Schwengler, passed on October 16, 2024, in her beautiful Jemez home in the mountains of New Mexico at the age of 61. She is survived by her four children, Joey Schwengler, Robbie Schwengler, Christie Schwengler and Elizabeth Schwengler.

Anybody that had the opportunity of knowing her knew she had a heart of gold and...

Stephen Schoderbek

Oct 16, 2024

Stephen Ernest Schoderbek '53

Colonel Stephen E. Schoderbek, USAF (Retired) died in Parker, CO on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was 95 years old.

Born in Duquesne, PA, Steve joined the U.S. Navy after graduation from high school in 1947. He served at St. Alban's Naval Hospital and aboard Battleship Missouri as a Hospital Corpsman prior to entry to the Naval Academy...