Obituaries

Isabel Baldo

Jun 2, 2024

Isabel Baldo, age 88, our family's rock, passed away Sunday, June 2nd in the early morning. Isabel was known for her ability to draw in those around her, and surround them with endless love, care, and compassion. She was devoted to her family and her faith, making sure to always pray for the blessings and protections of those she held...

Gerald Gromatzky

Jun 2, 2024

Gerald Gromatzky, 75, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He entered this world on March 9, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Cletis Gromatzky; and son, Kevin Kyle Cassidy. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Gromatzky; children, Robert A. Gromatzky, Robert...

Enriqueta Portillo

Jun 1, 2024

Enriqueta Portillo was known affectionately as Keta, Nana, and Ketita to those blessed to share her full life of 92 years. Born in El Paso, Texas to Martin and Celmira Rodarte, she was the second of three beautiful sisters. She loved her sisters, Chimmy and Caro, and was proud of her parents, a successful construction contractor and businesswoman respectively. Keta...

Wanda Lee Wootres

Jun 1, 2024

Wanda Wooters, 65, born October 2nd 1958, passed away on June 1st 2024. A longtime resident of Albuquerque NM.Wanda is proceeded in death by her life partner, Bill Jaynes; father, Billy Wooters Sr.; mother, Vivian Wooters; brother, Billy Wootres Jr.; and sister, Nelda Pocs. Wanda is survived by her loving daughter, Jonna (Donny); son, Cole; and grandchildren, Donald and Emma....

Roseann Wilson

Jun 1, 2024

Roseann Wilson, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, five days before turning 94, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Wilson Denison and Craig Barnes of Dallas, TX, her grandchildren Kristen Bowman and husband Stacey of College Station, TX, and Joe Denison and wife Ana of Irving, TX,...

Edgar Yguado

Jun 1, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son Edgar Fernando Yguado, who was taken from us too soon on June 1st, two thousand and twenty-four at tender age of twenty-seven. He brought immeasurable joy and light to our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile and boundless curiosity. Though his time with us was brief, the depth...

Sadie Benson

Jun 1, 2024

Sadie Benson, 106, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1918, in Madrid, Colorado, to Manuel and Rachel Griego. Her mother died when she was 3 years old, and she was adopted by her godmother, Matia Salito.

Sadie married Merle Benson, Sr., in 1943 and moved to Pueblo, Colorado. In 1953,...

Marjorie A. Wilder

Jun 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, our beloved grandmother, Marjorie A. Wilder, went to her eternal home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marjorie is survived by her living angel, her granddaughter-in law, Leah Ortega; three grandchildren, Chris Ortega, Christina Velazquez, and Cassandra Miera; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild....

Nhan Nguyen

Jun 1, 2024

Our loving and devoted father, Nhan Nguyen, age 64, was called to eternal rest by God on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at UNM Hospital. After three and a half months of battling illness, he succumbed to severe complications that transitioned him to comfort care. In his last moments, he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones.

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Gregory Lynn Brown

Jun 1, 2024

Gregory L. Brown passed away at the age of 77, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Annie Wong

May 31, 2024

Annie Wong, 98, passed away on May 31, 2024, with family by her side.

Born in Lewiston, Idaho on April 6, 1926, to Ning and Lim Shee Huie, Annie was the 4th of 7 children. The family lived in Lapwai, Idaho until 1934 when her parents moved to the Huie Village in China to immerse their children in Chinese culture and...

Justin Colton

May 31, 2024

Justin Colton, 38, beloved Son and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1986 in Las Cruces, NM, born to David and Kelly Colton. He is survived by his father David Colton; sister Lacey Colton; brother Jody Colton; nephew Jay Colton; sister in law Reid Colton; grandmother Sue...

Anna Lee Overmier

May 31, 2024

We celebrate the life of Anna Lee (Caldwell) Overmier, who passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on May 31, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her sister, Evelyn; and two brothers, Jack and John. She is survived by her younger brother, Jerry Dear (Marilyn). Together she and Bill raised...

David R. Roddy

May 31, 2024

David Reyes Roddy, age 39, was called to eternal rest on May 31, 2024. He was the beloved son of Sylvia and David Roddy, loving brother of Anthony Reyes Roddy (wife Marisa), and the proud and loving father of Damien and Aria Roddy. He attended Rio Rancho Public Schools, St Pius X High School, and Central New Mexico Community College. 

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Vivianita Garcia

May 31, 2024

Our dear loving mom, Vivianita Garcia, age 88, a long-time resident of Los Lunas, passed away on May 31, 2024.Vivianita was a homemaker and her greatest strengths were her faith in God and her great love for her husband and family.  Her humble and loving life will be deeply missed.She was preceded in death by:     Grandparents - Jacobo and...

Donna Burkholder

May 31, 2024

Donna Mae Burkholder, went into the arms of our lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday May 31 st 2024 after a lengthy illness.

She is preceded in death by her husband Leon "Digger" Burkholder, sister Marie Hyatt, stepdaughter Leona Burkholder and beloved grandson Johnny Burkholder.

Donna married Leon on New Years Eve in 1980 and had an instant...

Noah Soriano-Lucero

May 30, 2024

Our beloved Noah Jakob Soriano-Lucero was called to Heaven to receive his wings and halo on May 30th,2024. Baby Noah was born on May 27th,2024 in Albuquerque, NM and fought for each of the precious 3 days here on earth surrounded with love by his mommy Raylene Faith Martinez and daddy Dominiq Adan Soriano-Lucero . Baby Noah’s maternal Nana Jolene...

Frank M. Bacon

May 30, 2024

A ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech, Frank M. Bacon passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by his family.

Frank completed his PhD in electrical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968. His degree brought him to Albuquerque to work at Sandia National Laboratories. This fortuitous move...

Richard Robert Castillo,MD

May 30, 2024

Dr. Richard Robert (Bob) Castillo, born Monday, March 11, 1929 in Belen, NM, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. In between, he had a most remarkable life, as a sibling, student, husband, surgeon, inventor, parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent. His memory, like his life, will always be a blessing.The eldest son of Mary M. Davis...

Peter Arndt

May 29, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Peter Arndt announces his unexpected passing on an Alaskan cruise, May 29, 2024, in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Peter was born April 17, 1952, in Sydney, Australia. He came to Albuquerque in 1972 on a tennis scholarship to UNM. After graduating, he began his career in the insurance business, which he continued successfully until...