Obituaries

Rufe McDonald

Sep 4, 2024

Rufe Jackson McDonald, Jr. was born on September 21, 1940 in Raton, NM and died on September 4, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. 

His father was Rufe Jackson McDonald, Sr., deceased. His mother was Helen McDonald, nee Ely, deceased. Both his brothers, Dave and Pete also preceded him in death.

Rufe graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas, NM in 1958 and...

Herman Escobar Sr.

Sep 4, 2024

Herman Escobar Sr., 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to glory on September 4, 2024. He entered this world on September 6, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA, born to German and Agripina Escobar. He is survived by his wife Carmen Escobar of fifty-three years; his son Herman Escobar Jr.; daughter-in-law Jaimie Escobar; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Herman...

William "Bill" Harvey Ekdahl

Sep 4, 2024

 With heavy hearts, the family of William Ekdahl announces his departure from this life on September 4, 2024. Affectionately called Bill by all who knew and loved him, he lived an incredible life in the 89 years he spent on this Earth, having spent the last four decades in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 Bill was born the third of five children to...

David Albright

Sep 4, 2024

Dr. David Preston Albright (1947 - 2024) - Albuquerque, NM

Dr. David Albright, 77, beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal home on September 4, 2024. He entered this world in Bend, Oregon on August 25, 1947, born to William and Isabel Albright. David is survived by his wife, Kathleen Albright; daughters Lisa Albright...

Tommie Anderson

Sep 3, 2024

Tommie J Anderson, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

He is survived by his son, Lyle (Sallie), daughter, Sheila (Rich); granddaughters, Melissa (Cephus), Jennifer (Jon), Rebecca (Matt), Jackie (Chris) and Denise; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Imogene "Sunshine" Williams; and closest friend and partner, Evonna Joiner.

Tommie was preceded in death by his...

Josephine Arvizu

Sep 3, 2024

Josephine Annabelle Arvizu (Josie), age 70, was called home to meet her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Josie was born in Alamosa, CO on Thursday, October 15, 1953, and was raised and lived most of her life in New Mexico. Josie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. She was blessed to have a very close...

Sandria H. Swayze Faubion

Sep 3, 2024

Devoted mother, wife, sister, and friend, Sandria H. Swayze Faubion died on September 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Sandria was born in Albuquerque on July 28, 1937. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Merle Leon Faubion (Albuquerque); her two children, Renee Faubion (Albuquerque) and Michael Faubion (Edinburg, Tx); three grandchildren, Erik Faubion, William Faubion, and Noel...

Charles Le Roy Kruger

Sep 2, 2024

Charles Le Roy Kruger, age 89, born in Centralia, Illinois, on August 12, 1935, passed away peacefully in hospice, on September 2, 2024.

Charles Kruger is survived by his 3 children, Mark, Sheryl, and Robert. His grandchildren, Melissa Baker, Caprice Cianci (husband Tom), Lisa Ngo, and Kyle Kruger (wife Holly); as well as three great grandchildren, Aria Cianci, Aiden Harmon, and...

Fay Matsue Tamashiro

Sep 2, 2024

Fay Matsue Tamashiro ended her five-year struggle with cancer Monday, September 2, 2024 much as she lived her life, passing quietly with composure, courage and grace. She was born on September 16, 1951 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Natsuko (Kaneshiro) and Shigeru Tamashiro, daughter and son of first generation immigrants from Okinawa, Japan. From them she inherited the strong will...

Richard Brazfield

Sep 2, 2024

Richard Brazfield, born on October 2, 1940, in Mountainair, New Mexico, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he had lived for many years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joy Adele Keller, and his son, Richard.

Richard is survived by his brothers, Tony Brazfield and Gene Brazfield; his sisters, Delia Padilla and Dorothy...

Rebecca Provenza

Sep 2, 2024

Rebecca Whitten Provenza, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after an almost 11-year battle with breast cancer. With a zest for life that was unparalleled, she lived every minute to the fullest. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 24, 1950, she had an adventurous spirit that would eventually take her around the...

Bonnie Hardin

Sep 2, 2024

Bonnie Sue Hardin, 87, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born to John and Verna Hicks of Burdette, Arkansas on November 2, 1936.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Opal Parnell (Bob), Marion Garner (Gene), Nettie Jones, brother James Hicks (Bonnie), her...

Angeline Lucero

Sep 1, 2024

Angeline Michelle Lucero, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 1st, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on February 1st, 1980, to her parents Richard and Marnita Jane Lucero in Albuquerque NM.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marnita Jane Lucero, grandmother Anna Mae Lucero, grandfather Joe Marquez, great-grandmother Jennie Lord, and her uncle Willie Romero II.

She is...

Benjamin Duran

Sep 1, 2024

Benjamin E. Duran Jr., a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on December 15, 1962, in Albuquerque, Ben was a man who devoted himself to his family and his career with unwavering dedication.

He is survived by a loving circle of family, including his devoted wife Jennie,...

L. Patrick Candelaria

Sep 1, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Leroy Patrick Candelaria, known to all as Patrick or Pat, who left us on September 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 61.

Patrick was born to Leroy and Bella Candelaria on March 17, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. During his childhood, he participated in many youth sports and so began...

Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Nowell

Aug 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Nowell, born on March 30, 1960, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world on August 31, 2024, at the age of 64. Cindy's life was a testament to love, joy, and the warmth of family and friendship.

Cindy was a remarkable woman...

Verdie Raper

Aug 31, 2024

It is with deep sadness the family of Verdie Raper announces his death. He was born in Eureka, Utah, raised in Victor, Colorado and met the love of his life, Catherine Huber, in Silver City, New Mexico. He is survived by his children Trina Raper and Guy Raper, grandsons Danny Cron, Rob Cron (Reina Urban), and many nieces and nephews....

Kaitlyn Veronica "Katie" Joyce

Aug 31, 2024

Kaitlyn Veronica "Katie" Joyce went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2024. She was born on August 4th, 2006 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At age 17 she trusted Jesus as her personal Savior. She is survived by her parents John and Marilyn Joyce, her sister Brianna Joyce, her grandmother Eunice Mason, and her many loving aunts, uncles, and...

Ola Mae Burr Peete

Aug 31, 2024

 A Woman from Hope

Miss Ola Mae (as she liked to be called) was born in Hope, Arkansas, to Reverend and Mrs. Smead P. Easter as the third child of what would grow into a sibling group of eight. She helped her family by picking cotton, taking care of younger siblings, and becoming the family seamstress. She also liked to knit,...

Judith Jojola

Aug 30, 2024

August 30th 2024, Judith Ann (Edblom) Jojola suddenly passed away leaving friends and family with memories of her fun loving spirit, infectious laugh, and her generous heart. The Minnesota girl found love in our nations capitol and settled down in Albuquerque with her beloved husband Robert (Bob) who preceded her in death. Never having children of her own she was...