Virginia Lujan
Jun 13, 2024
Virginia Lujan, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away in her home on the morning of June 13, 2024, succumbing to congestive heart failure and has now joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Virginia was a lifelong Catholic and proud mother to four children. Virginia was born on July 30, 1933 in Las Vegas, NM to the late...
Richard "Dick" McDonald
Jun 13, 2024
In Loving Memory of Richard "Dick" McDonald. Per Dick no services to be held but he requests for you to take a shot of Jack Daniels in his Honor and as he always said " Hold a Tight Rein"
High Flight
BY JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE JR.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed,...
Ryan Andrew Vaughan
Jun 12, 2024
Ryan Andrew Vaughan, age 27, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born March 23, 1997, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ryan was born with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome which is a rare genetic disorder affecting the immune system. This condition caused him life-long health challenges.
During his lifetime Ryan enjoyed everything music including listening to various genres, playing guitar...
Barbara Vickers
Jun 12, 2024
Barbara Vickers, born June 23, 1933, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 90. She is survived by her five grandchildren, Kari, Russell, Shaun, Tyson and Lacey; four great-grandchildren, Hailey, Alicia, Hayden, and Hilary; three sisters, Alene, Peggy, and Scarlett; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Arthure Davis;...
Elsie Romero
Jun 12, 2024
Elsie Romero, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Elsie was born on August 12, 1932, in Colorado, to Alfred and Amalia Rodriguez; she grew up in San Luis, Colorado with her uncle and aunt, Ciprian and Candidita Rodriguez. She married Charles Romero on March 12, 1952, and they moved to Albuquerque, NM, to start a new life.
Elsie...
Larry James
Jun 12, 2024
Larry James passed away on June 12, 2024.
He was a native of Albuquerque and loved his city and state.
Larry graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1953, where he earned a debate and public speaking scholarship to UNM.
Larry entered the insurance business and spent a 45-year career with Allstate as an employee, and later owned his own agency.
He was a...
Jack Edwin Eyster
Jun 12, 2024
Jack Edwin Eyster, SMSgt USAF retired, passed away at Montebello in Albuquerque, NM on June 12, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family who mourn his passing and honor him for a life well lived. His parents, Paul Dwight Eyster and Carol Lavona Brandeberry, were married in 1929 aboard a Stinson Detroiter 1,000 feet above the Allen County Courthouse,...
Hugh Miller Bivens
Jun 11, 2024
Hugh M. Bivens, age 93, passed away peacefully June 11, 2024. Hugh was born in West Point, MS in 1930 to Eva and Porter Bivens. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Bivens, his parents, his sister Kay and brother Neal. Hugh is survived by his son Hugh P. Bivens, granddaughter Celeste Irene Bivens and many nieces...
Elena E. Lucero (Romero)
Jun 11, 2024
Elena E. Lucero (Romero), age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Elena was the youngest of 13 children, born, March 16, 1930, to Elosia (Lopez) and Alfredo Romero in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon J. Lucero, February 11, 2008.
She is survived by her two sons, Albert (Loretta) and Orlando...
Mary T. Gallegos
Jun 11, 2024
In 1931, the year Mary was born to Edumenio and Julianita Trujillo, the United States was amid The Great Depression. Coincidentally, the classic horror film "Dracula" was released, metaphorically substantiating the daunting nature of the times that would persist for several more years. It was no doubt a challenging time for people looking for work and parents raising their families.
Mary...
Darrell DeWayne Ridge
Jun 11, 2024
Darrell DeWayne Ridge passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, about 10:45 a.m., at his home. He was on his hospice bed holding his wife, Anne C. Patterson's hand when he took his last breath. He fought cancer with all his might, and even beat it once. This time, Jesus said it was time to come home.
Darrell was born and...
Brian H. Murphy
Jun 10, 2024
Brian H. Murphy, age 74, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, November 2, 1949, in San Fernando, CA.
Brian was a dedicated Qualifying Broker at Realty 1 New Mexico and previously had a successful career in programming and management at AT&T.
Outside of work, Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, and lending a helping...
Alex Griego
Jun 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Alex Griego, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional who passed away on June 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on August 28, 1929, in Belen, NM, Alex led a fulfilling life filled with joy, laughter, and dedication.
Alex retired from Sandia National Labs after 42 years of service. He...
Tara Levine
Jun 10, 2024
Tara Ananda Levine, age 55, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2024.
Tara's journey through life brought joy and inspiration to everyone she met. Known for her bright blue eyes and beautiful smile, she had a way of lighting up every room. Tara's love for '80s music and her passion for football were infectious, making her...
Ellen Toler
Jun 9, 2024
Ellen Toler, age 81, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She entered this world on September 25, 1942 (Ireland).
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa; son-in-law, Lance; granddaughter, Madison; former husband, Harry; and partner, Barbara. Predeceased to daughter, Jennifer.
She will be dearly missed by family, and friends (old...
Joanne Theresa Gorence
Jun 8, 2024
It is with sadness, coupled with the forlorn acknowledgment that our mother no longer has to suffer the indignity of a robbed memory, that my sister and I share the passing on June 8, 2024, of our incredible mother Joanne Theresa Gorence.
Joanne was born on November 20, 1936, on a dairy farm in Richland County, Wisconsin. It might sound like...
Alison Marie Perry
Jun 8, 2024
Alison Perry made some of the best cookies ever! Yes, she achieved many other accomplishments, but the quality, appeal and taste of her cookies cannot be overstated.
Alison’s life in this world began in Port Chester, NY on Monday, September 21, 1953. Cheers to a great New Year’s Eve party nine months earlier at the end of 1952. She was the...
Evelyn L. Fink
Jun 8, 2024
Evelyn L. Fink, age 79, was born on September 20, 1944 in Woodbury, New Jersey. She passed away on June 8, 2024. Proceeding her in death were her parents Norman R and Evelyn Card Fink; her sister, Routh Ellen Whitecraft; her aunt and uncle, Routh and Ralph Card of Milan, New Mexico; her dear friend, Helen A. Sawyers of Albuquerque,...
Mary Lucy Lucero
Jun 7, 2024
Mary Lucy Lucero went home to the Lord on June 7, 2024. She was born and raised in Bernalillo, NM and passed away surrounded by her loving family. Lucy truly was a woman of grace. Her compassion for others presented in her selflessness and her love for her God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Natividad...
Gerard "Joe Jay" Martinez
Jun 7, 2024
Gerard "Joe Jay" Martinez of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Gerard was born in 1930, to Paul A Martinez and Elvira Roybal in Santa Fe, NM.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Cidelia Martinez; brother, Gerald Martinez of Berlin, CT; sister, Annette Perno of Albuquerque; children, Paul P. Martinez (LeAnne) of Atascadero, CA,...