Obituaries

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,...

Christiane Pfeffer

Jun 7, 2024

Christiane Antoinette Pfeffer, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday June 7, 2024, at her home at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  

Christiane was born on May 7, 1928, in Le Meix St. Epoing, Marne, France.  Her Maiden name was Christiane Desbrosses.  

She Married Mel Pfeffer on October 1, 1955, in Orleans, Loriet, France and they then...

Joann Barabe

Jun 6, 2024

Joann (Joni) Eve Marie (Armijo) Barabe' was born in 1946 and raised in the southeast heights of Albuquerque. She is the daughter of Manual and Guadalupe Armijo and grew up in a house with three sisters. She married Paul Barabe' in 1967 and they had three children- Jennifer in 1968, Melissa in 1970, and thirteen years later Jon-Paul.

Joni...

Donna Gibson

Jun 6, 2024

Born March 29, 1937, in Galesburg, IL, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at age 87. She moved to Albuquerque at the age of 15. Donna graduated from Highland High School in 1955, where she met and married her beloved husband, Donnie of 63 years. In her early years, she played the piano and coronet. Donna was a devout Christian...

Perfecta Marquez

Jun 6, 2024

Perfecta Marquez was born June 10, 1931 and passed away on June 6, 2024. A lifelong resident of New Mexico. She grew up on a farm between Moriarty and Chilili, New Mexico. Perfecta was preceded in death by her daughter Sylvia. She is survived by her loving husband Tony, six daughters, Darlene (Reynold), Tess (Gary), Bernadette (Eddie), Cindy (Mike), Penny...

Frank H. Martínez

Jun 5, 2024

Frank H. Martínez, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and community servant passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jesús M. and Angela Román Martínez; brothers, Jess, James, and Roberto; and sisters, Shirley Salinas, Emma Lutton, Rosie M. Campbell, Inez Benson, Angela Romero, and Mellie Malcolmson. He is survived by...

J. Howard Mock

Jun 5, 2024

On June 5, 2024 John Howard Mock peacefully left this world to join our Lord after succumbing to complications of pneumonia.

Howard was born in Bayfield, Colorado, on September 16, 1941, while his father was working on the Vallecito dam project. Howard grew up in both Colorado and New Mexico. He comes from a long line of ranchers and contractors. His...

Mary Jane Thiedeman

Jun 5, 2024

Encircled by friends and family, a special soul escaped the chaos of this earthly world in the early morning hours of June 5th, 2024. This special soul belonged to Mary Jane Thiedeman. Jane was a humble wife, a loving and accepting mother, and she could make a friend anywhere. She valued her friendships that endured and always had a heart...

Gary Pierson

Jun 5, 2024

Longtime Albuquerque businessman and friend Gary L. Pierson passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, six days after his 85th birthday.

Gary was born on May 30, 1939 to Leroy and Melba Pierson in Sidney IO. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from the University of New Mexico. While at UNM,...

Peter Wolf

Jun 5, 2024

Peter A. Wolf, Ph.D., born Péter Gyula Szerényi to Dr. József Szerényi and Klára (Donaberger) Szerényi, both deceased, on February 8, 1943, in Budapest, Hungary, passed away after years of declining health at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 5, 2024, at the age of 81. He is survived by his pride and joy, his 31-year-old son, Alexander...

Leo and Margaret Morris

Jun 5, 2024

Love is Perfection the Third Time Around

                                                            

Leo Emmanuel Morris (September 13, 1936 - October 26, 2023)

Margaret Virginia Morris (August 10, 1938 - June 5, 2024)  

Leo and Margaret met one another...

Sidney Alfred Sanchez

Jun 4, 2024

Sidney Alfred Joseph Sanchez passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2024, at the age of 93. Sidney was born in San Luis, Colorado, the oldest of four brothers. In his childhood he worked in his family's farming and agricultural business. Sidney started at age 16 working for the railroad alongside his father to provide financially for his family. As a...

James "Erwin" Ness

Jun 4, 2024

James "Erwin" Ness, 96, beloved Father, Grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born to Christopher and Gladys Ness, on December 22, 1927, he was the second of four children. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Edith Ness and Glendora Ness Baker. Surviving him is his younger brother, Robert Ness...

Kylee Silva

Jun 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kylee Faith Silva,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kylee Faith Silva, also known as Ky /Toko at the young age of 17 on June 4, 2024. Kylee of Albuquerque (Belen), New Mexico, was born on August 22, 2006, at mile marker 215 on the side of the road, delivered...

Stephanie Hoffman

Jun 4, 2024

Stephanie Michelle Hoffman

September 20, 1988 - June 4, 2024

Stephanie Michelle Hoffman, 35, of Hendersonville, NC, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Born on September 20, 1988, she was a daughter of the late William Isaac Hoffman and Dianna Mary Hoffman.

Stephanie was born in Rio Rancho, NM, and became a...

George Cross

Jun 3, 2024

George Wilburn Cross passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at 85. There will be a Funeral Service on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30 at FRENCH Lomas, followed by a reception at 11:30. Graveside will be at 2:00 at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul blvd NE. 

Claude Chavez

Jun 2, 2024

Claude Chavez, 73, beloved Husband and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 2, 2024. He entered this world on December 6, 1950 in Barstow, CA, born to Claude and Lydia Chavez.

 He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Chavez; his son, Jason; sister, Liz (Rich Kowalis); brother, Art (Diane); several nieces, nephews, and grand and great children....

Ernest Temple Love, III

Jun 2, 2024

Ernest Temple Love III, 63, beloved Brother and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on June 2, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ernest and Barbara Love. He is survived by his sister Suzanne Marquez; brother Craig Love; brother-in-law Ron Marquez; sister-in-law Barbara Love; nephews Jason...

Nancy Garth

Jun 2, 2024

Nancy McCandless Garth passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, sitting next to her beloved husband John of nearly 64 years at sunset in a courtyard at La Vida Llena, Albuquerque, NM.

Nancy Carolyn McCandless was born in Butler, PA on January 26, 1937 to Lee Norman McCandless and Gertrude Elizabeth Burns McCandless. When she was 16 months old, they moved...