Obituaries

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...

Kathryn "Kathy" E. Medley

Oct 16, 2024

Kathyrn (Kathy) E. Medley of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away on October 16, 2024, due to complications caused by anti-rejection medications she was required to take after her 2017 lung transplant. Kathy was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 1, 1952, to Ernest and Dolores Burch. They moved back to her parents’ home state of New Mexico shortly after her...

Robert Gibbs

Oct 16, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Gibbs, a beloved figure in Albuquerque's sports and youth community, passed away on October 16, 2024, a day after his 88th birthday. Bobby was born to Mary and Charles Gibbs, in the small mining town of Madrid, New Mexico. Bobby was a proud New Mexican and lived there until his eighties, when he moved to Denver to live...

Geraldine Montano

Oct 16, 2024

Geraldine Montano Roble (1967-2024) 

On October 16th, 2024, at the young age of 57, Geraldine Montano Roble was called back to our Lord and Savior. She is awaited by her father Patricio Gallegos and beloved family. She is survived by her mother Theresa Gallegos, siblings Robert, Junior and Jeanette. In addition, the family she created with her forever love Roberto Roble,...

Elizabeth Thomas

Oct 15, 2024

ELIZABETH THERESA CHISHOLM THOMAS

10-06-1925 TO 10-15-2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Thomas returned to her Heavenly Father in Heaven on October 15th, 2024. Eleven days after her 99th birthday, following a very brief illness.

Liz was the last born child of Angus and Cathryn (Kate) Chisholm, with her twin Catherine (Kay), in Manhattan, New York, New York. There were five children born to Angus and...

Joan Sapon

Oct 15, 2024

Joan Sapon, 92, passed away on October 15, 2024, after a long, fulfilling life. She was born on September 23, 1932, in Morton, Illinois, the first child of Alfred and Alice Heiniger. Joan was married to Frank Gentile, with whom she raised her three children. The two eventually divorced, and Joan went on to marry Howard Sapon. Joan and Howard...

Beatrice Montano Sanchez

Oct 15, 2024

Born and raised in San Mateo, NM. She passed at 99 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby; her parents, Flavio and Cecilia; and five siblings Bessie, Dela, Fela, Jean, Paul, and their respected spouses.

Beatrice is survived by her sons, Frankie and Jamie; her daughters, Trisha and Debra; and many loving nieces and nephews. Beatrice has...