Obituaries

James Linn

Aug 10, 2024

James (Jim) Kenneth Linn, born in Kimball, NE December 04, 1941, passed away August 10, 2024 in the comfort of his own home at the age of 82.

Jim grew up in Kimball, NE, a very small town in the western panhandle of Nebraska. He played a trombone in the band and "blocked well" on the Kimball football team all four...

Belinda Kay MacCornack

Aug 10, 2024

Belinda Kay MacCornack, age 66, passed away peacefully on August 10th, surrounded by her loving family. Belinda was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and friend. She brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met, always putting her family and faith at the center of her life.

Belinda's greatest joy came from being the best mom to her two sons,...

Jimmy Roybal

Aug 10, 2024

Jimmy E. Roybal

Jimmy E. Roybal, age 81, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He entered this world as Santiago Eliseo Roybal on May 12, 1943, in Jemez, NM, born to Nevares and Amada Roybal.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Doreen Roybal, his beloved grandchildren, Regina...

Wilfred Hern

Aug 10, 2024

Wilfred Hern 76, beloved Spouse, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Son, and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on August 10, 2024. He entered this world on February 25, 1948, in Anton Chico, NM. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Clarabelle Hern; son, Wilfred Hern Jr.; daughter-in-law, Carmen Hern; daughter, Cynthia Jojola; son-in-law, Richard Jojola; grandchildren, Caitlyn...

Jacqueline Christensen

Aug 10, 2024

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Jacqueline Walsh Christensen went to her forever home with our Lord Jesus. Jacque and her husband, Marc, were blessed to share 20 wonderful years together. Jacque was loved, admired and respected for her many qualities of character, not the least of which was her eagerness to pursue whatever course her brilliant mind found interesting.

At age...

Jimmy C. Torres

Aug 10, 2024

James (Jimmy) Torres, beloved husband, father, grandfather, "Poppy", uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Albuquerque since 1948 and Tijeras, NM since 1976, Jimmy was born near Hatch, NM on January 12, 1945. Growing up in Albuquerque, he spent his childhood actively involved in Little League...

John Chris Stathis

Aug 10, 2024

John Chris Stathis lived a long and happy life; born in Memphis, TN, to: Christos Alexsis and Martha Stathicopolis on July 25, 1928, and passed away in ABQ on August 10, 2024, at age 96.

Preceded in death by beloved wife Irene Touliatos Stathis; and eldest- Chris John Stathis/Crystal Stathis.

Survived by a son; two daughters, and their Spouses; Daughter-in-law; 10 grandchildren;...

Eli Herrera, Sr.

Aug 10, 2024

Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in the comfort of his own home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Eli Herrera, Sr. lived a full life of 87 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Juanita Herrera; and siblings, JC, Marcelina, Javin, and Nora Lee.

Eli was born on June 28, 1937...

Deborah A. Gárcia-Sánchez

Aug 9, 2024

Deborah A. Gárcia-Sánchez, 09/08/1958 - 08/09/2024. Debbie earned her heavenly wings and entered into our Lord’s arms peacefully after a hard fight with cancer.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Al Sánchez; sons, Mark Sánchez and Matthew Gárcia; grandchildren, Ashton, Rowan, Dylan and the love of her life, Savana; sister, Kathy Gárcia-Wilson; brothers, Don, Dee, and Ray Gárcia. Debbie was...

D. Joan Dennis

Aug 9, 2024

Joan Dennis, the daughter of the late Jerome and Martha Massay, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 90. Born in Carrollton, Ohio, on December 6, 1933, Joan was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Joan graduated from The Ohio State University, where she...

Susan Mary Sommer

Aug 9, 2024

Susan Mary Sommer, 77, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024.

Born in Kirkwood, MO, on February 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Celeste Sommer.

Having obtained her M. Ed. degree from Adams State University, Susan worked most recently as an elementary school teacher. She was passionate about helping children and adults learn to...

Martha West

Aug 9, 2024

Martha Elaine Aaron was born August 22, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Bernice and Cecil Aaron. Martha loved spending the summers on her Grandad and Granny's farm, where her Granny made dresses for her out of feed sacks and fed her well. Martha weighed 99 lbs when she graduated East Central State College and could out eat any football player...

Onorio Romo

Aug 9, 2024

Onorio Romo, 86, beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on August 9, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held 10 am Thursday August 15, 2024, at French Funerals and Cremations 1275 Unser Rd Rio Rancho, New Mexico.He entered this world on November 7, 1937 in San Luis Obispo, CA, born to Salome and...

Judith Gail Evans

Aug 8, 2024

Judith Gail (nee Cast) Evans, age 88, of southwestern Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2024 @ 4:44am. Married to Ronald W. Evans for 24 years, she was mother to Loanna Lyn (Steven) McEndree, Michele Renee (Ted, deceased) Cais, (Robert Gayton,) and Stephen Paul (Mark John) Evans; grandmother to Ashley Nichole (Jeff) Carley and Austin Mark McEndree; and great-grandmother to...

Colette Tanuz

Aug 8, 2024

Colette Tanuz was born in Dublin Ireland, became a US citizen in 1974 and was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Colette passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 at the age of 85.

Born on June 7th, 1939, in Dublin, Colette was one of 7 children to Nora and Willie Nolan. Colette leaves behind a loving family including daughter Barbara...

Creve Maples PhD

Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Creve Maples held a degree in Chemistry (MIT) and a PhD in Nuclear Science (UC Berkeley). He worked in both academia and the private sector, designing advanced computers and developing virtual reality systems.

Creve was one of the most fascinating people you will ever meet. A brilliant and curious mind, his eclectic, far ranging interests included everything from science, archaeology,...

Gilbert Cano

Aug 8, 2024

Gilbert L. Cano

1932 - 2024

Dr. Gilbert Lucero Cano left this world to join his beloved wife in heaven on August 8, 2024. He was born January 7, 1932, in Mesilla, New Mexico and attended Las Cruces Public Schools. His mother passed away when he was 10 years old and his father when he was 15 years old, he was raised...

Randall "Randy" Scott Eastburg

Aug 7, 2024

Randall “Randy” Scott Eastburg, age 68, passed away during the evening of August 7th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. 

Randy was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM to Newell Eastburg and Barbara Wallace. Randy graduated from Manzano High School and spent most of his career in Albuquerque working in the car business, culminating in owning and operating his own...

Jimmie Wayne Lynn

Aug 7, 2024

To those who knew and loved Jimmie Wayne Lynn: He was 75 and passed in his home August 7th, 2024. He was born May 14th, 1949 in Santa Fe to Everett Porter Lynn and Ramona Miller Lynn. He was called to Heaven as Jesus was his Lord and Savior. Jimmie was a devoted family man and loving husband to the...

Frank Herron Haley

Aug 7, 2024

FRANK HERRON HALEY 1940 - 2024 Albuquerque, New Mexico, has lost one of its most esteemed and beloved residents with the passing of Frank Herron Haley, the "Voice Of New Mexico," on August 7, 2024. Born on a sunny day on April 15, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Frank and Iva Haley, Frank was a true son of the...