Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

Noami Romero Slater was born on March 5, 1940, to the late Alex Romero

Sr., and Florinda Romero in Pojoaque, NM and died unexpectedly on July

26, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a devoted wife to Bob Slater for

60 years; a loving mother to Julie Slater Amato (Ron) and Patrick Slater

(Lynn Marie Rusaw); a caring grandmother to Matthew, Adam, Jovanna,

Estevan, Antonio,...

Jul 26, 2024

With much sadness we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Father, Grandpa, Tata.

Surrounded by his family, Bill passed into his eternal resting place with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 26, 2024.

Bill was born the 4th son to Mauricio and Eloisa Griego on June 8, 1939.

He is preceded in death by his daughters Nester Ann Romero and...

Jul 25, 2024

James Nelson Hicks, Jr., Colonel, USAF (Ret), age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on July 25, 2024. Jim was born on July 31, 1928, in Martinsburg, WV, graduated from Martinsburg HS in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948. In 1949, he was selected for the Naval Academy Preparatory School and entered the U. S....

Jul 25, 2024

Lorraine "Lori" Silva, age 74 loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. She was born in Belen, NM to Jose Angel Trujillo and Sofia B. Trujillo.

She worked for the State of New Mexico for 25 years and retired.

Lorraine is survived by her husband of 53 years Jose Adelido Silva, her eldest son Jay D....

Jul 25, 2024

Yolanda Kay Tucker, age 69, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away quietly Thursday, July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Yolanda is remembered for her love of family and friends, her compassion for others and her unrelenting commitment to anything she was involved in.

Yolanda was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. She was born on November 11, 1954, in...

Jul 25, 2024

Wendell Don Nicholson

Born July 24, 1950 in Crosbyton, Texas. Passed from this life July 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Wendell was preceded in death by his father and mother, Don and Mildred Nicholson. He is survived by his wife Shelia Nicholson, his sister Neta Tuggle and her husband, Clifton, of New Home, TX, his son Nathan Nicholson and wife, Nessa...

Jul 24, 2024

Joe M. Rivera, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of his death. Joe Manuel Rivera was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1952, at the Dixon Hospital in Taos, NM. Joe was born to Jose M. Rivera and Mary Magdalene Esquivel. Joe was preceded...

Jul 24, 2024

In Remembrance of Ragon Don Kinney, Sr.

Ragon Don Kinney, Sr. age 81, passed away peacefully while in hospice care in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after sudden but rapid complications from constrictive pericarditis.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Gail Fletcher Kinney; his two sons, Ragon Don Kinney Jr., and Mark Fletcher Kinney and his wife,...

Jul 24, 2024

Patrick A. Sanchez

January 9, 1994-July 24, 2024

It is with an indescribable sadness, that we announce the unexpected passing of our son, brother, nephew, and friend, Patrick; who found peace on July 24, 2024 at the age of 30.

Patrick will be loved and missed by his Mother, Mabel Sanchez; Father, Pat Sanchez; his sisters, Gabby Sanchez and Adrianna Pino; brother-in-laws, Justin...

Jul 24, 2024

Aurora (“Dora”) Fidel was born on Monday, December 29, 1930. She passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and lived a full and rewarding 93 years. She married Joseph A. Fidel, on Friday, October 14, 1949. Joe passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. 

Dora passed peacefully from natural causes and was surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death...

Jul 23, 2024

David Thomas "Dave" Stauder

July 25, 1943 - July 23, 2024

US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) David Thomas Stauder passed away Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at Rust Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque NM.

Dave was born July 25, 1943, to John Joseph and Catherine Louise (Epley) Stauder in Decatur, IL. He was a graduate of St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL and Southern...

Jul 23, 2024

Linda Gloria Suazo, 82, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 23 in her beloved home. Linda, whom many knew as Gloria, was born on October 1, 1942, to Jose Francisco and Carmen Valdez Suazo in Durango, CO. In 1954, the family moved to Albuquerque NM and laid down permanent roots in the home and community she loved. 

The...

Jul 23, 2024

Brenda J. Shirk was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1941, and passed away quietly Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She is now at peace and resting with her husband of 23 years, Frederick E. Shirk. She is second eldest of 3 siblings. She is survived by her sister Rita, and 3 children, Dwayne M. Couch, Antoinette R. Jaramillo, and Christopher S....

Jul 23, 2024

Liam Wallace Taylor, 16, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) after succumbing to injuries from a motor vehicle crash. Liam was born in Santa Fe on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, and he lived in Hobbs, N.M., and Albuquerque each eight years.

Liam is survived by his parents Grant Taylor and Megan Cox Taylor; sister...

Jul 23, 2024

Barbara Lee Welch Dohle was deeply religious and believed in her husband, God and her church above all else. She was born Monday, March 3, 1947, and passed away quietly Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She is now at peace and resting with her husband of 40 years, Joseph Anthony Dohle, until their Lord comes to take them to Heaven together....

Jul 23, 2024

Miriam Friedman died on July 23rd after living a full and vigorous life.

She was born in Brooklyn NY on November 23, 1934. A friend once told her it was impossible to dance at two weddings at once. She made a concerted effort to do just that trying to squeeze two lives into one. She attended Antioch College, graduated from Denver...

Jul 22, 2024

On July 22, 2024, Katherine F. Spicer-Morgan, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was peacefully guided to Heaven by God's Angels. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to parents Della L. Spicer and Glen T. Spicer Sr. She was baptized at a young age in Jeffersonville, GA and then again in Los Angeles, CA with her children and granddaughter.

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Jul 22, 2024

Fredrick (Stanley) Hutchison, age 80, died in Albuquerque, NM on July 22, 2024 at home with his family. Fred (Stan) Hutchison was born Feb 10, 1944 to Florence and Howard Hutchison. Fred loved to work on grandpa and grandma Dazel's farm, planting crops, driving the tractor and tending to the livestock. At the age of 17, Fred joined the military...

Jul 22, 2024

Pepa Aragon Brown, our family matriarch and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on July 22, 2024, at the age of 77. This date also marked the seventh anniversary of her husband Jeremy Brown's passing. May they be reunited in the universe, embracing and holding each other's hands as they watch over us.

She was born to Adan Aragon and Trinidad...

Jul 22, 2024

Steve Thompson, age 76, dedicated husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on 22 July 2024. Steve was known for his incredible intellect, deep thinking capability, huge heart, and peaceful demeanor.

Steve was born on 5 August 1947 in Charlestown, SC. He graduated from Monticello High School, Monticello, MS in May of 1965. He graduated from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS with...