Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr.

Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr. (aka TJ) was born March 19th, 1930 and left us on January 6th, 2024 at the age of 93. TJ was born to TJ and Mary Lou Williams in Albuquerque, NM. He grew up as an overachiever making honor rolls, being voted "King" at Washington JHS, Class President every year when he attended Albuquerque High School....

Judith Ann Plamondon

Judith Ann Plamondon

Jan 6, 2024

Judith Ann Plamondon, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for over 40 years, was a loving wife, mother, godmother. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, with her longtime partner and love Milo, by her side.

Judith was born in Fall River, MA on Friday, January 17, 1947, to Raul Fernandes and Hilda Souza Fernandes.

She is...

Michael Congable

Michael Congable

Jan 5, 2024

Michael A. Congable, 76, a longtime resident of Cedar Crest, New Mexico passed away in his home on Friday, January 5, 2024 with his wife by his side. He fought a lengthy and courageous fight from complications with heart and respiratory illnesses.

Michael was born in 1947 to Kelieto and Helen Meese Congable in Santa Monica, California. Following graduation from Valley...

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

Jan 5, 2024

Our cherished mother, Martha Carmen Smith, 81, found peace on 5 January 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with family by her side after bravely fighting multiple medical conditions. She entered this world 16 July 1942, in Santa Rita, New Mexico, to Gavino Hernandez and Amelia Garcia Fuller.

Martha raised her family in Ft. Wingate, New Mexico, Checotah, Oklahoma, and Las...

Christine Polansky

Christine Polansky

Jan 5, 2024

Christine Polansky, 75, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 5th, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.

Chris was born on March 18th, 1948 in Santa Cruz, CA, the oldest of seven siblings, to Peter and Kathleen Conforti.

In 1973, Chris and her family moved to Albuquerque from...

Col. Charles H. Hausenfleck

Col. Charles H. Hausenfleck

Jan 5, 2024

Charles H. Hausenfleck

Colonel Charles H. Hausenfleck made his last flight and went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2024, at the age of 93. A native of Evansville, Indiana, Charles is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Hausenfleck-Chavez; and son-in-law, Patrick Chavez, and sons, Eric and Michael Hausenfleck. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Kyera Chavez,...

Edward John Taylor Sr.

Edward John Taylor Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

Edward J. Taylor Sr., 81, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. He was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, but to his beloved thirteen grandkids he was known as “Pop-Pop”!  He was born on Monday, December 7, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Edward Murray Taylor and...

Don Balkcom

Don Balkcom

Jan 5, 2024

 

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don Balkcom, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at age 92.  Born in Erick, Oklahoma, he and Joan moved to Albuquerque in 1957, dedicating themselves to making their adopted city a better place to live.

A former federal bank examiner in Oklahoma City, he decided to become a CPA and accepted...

Banks O'Hea

Banks O'Hea

Jan 5, 2024

Anderson “Banks” O’Hea was born peacefully sleeping during the early hours of January 5th, 2024 to parents Sean and Kilby O’Hea at Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He weighed 6.8 ounces and was 9 inches long. Although Banks never had the chance for so much that should have been, he knew a deep, unconditional love while in his...

Ina Collins

Ina Collins

Jan 5, 2024

Ina Bogart Collins, age 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, retired school teacher, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.

 

Ina was born in Albuquerque on March 6, 1950, to Art and Mary Bogart.

She is survived by her husband Ray, sister Becky (Craig), daughters Mara...

Suzanne Walker

Suzanne Walker

Jan 5, 2024

Suzanne V. Walker passed away on January 5, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 88 after a wonderful life and brief illness. She is survived by her son Thomas H. (wife, Kerry) Walker of Eagle River, Wisconsin, daughter Mary K. Walker (partner Richard H. Irland) of Sandia Park, New Mexico, and cousins Kathy Braunreiter (husband, Randy) of...

Michael Bernal

Michael Bernal

Jan 3, 2024

Michael Bernal, 70, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He entered this world on September 8, 1953, in Santa Fe, NM, born to Dalio and Rose Bernal. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bernal; his daughters, Melissa Maechtlen (Jacob) and Melinda Cordova (Jose); stepdaughter, Kimberly Gross (Brian);...

Helen Radebaugh

Helen Radebaugh

Jan 3, 2024

Helen Marie Radebaugh passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was an avid gardener and amateur photographer. Helen was born on January 31, 1938, in Deedsville, Indiana to her parents, Warren and Pearl Longstreth.

She is survived by her husband, Bert Radebaugh; nine nieces and nephews; and many of their offspring.

She was preceded in...

James Andrews

James Andrews

Jan 2, 2024

James D. (Jim) Andrews passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 86. He was at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Tucumcari, NM on October 5, 1937 and he moved to Dawson, NM at the age of 4 where his dad worked on the railroad. Jim went to school in Dawson for 3 years...

Agnes G. Rivera

Agnes G. Rivera

Jan 2, 2024

Agnes G. Rivera, 92, entered into her rest on January 2, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Trujillo, NM. A resident of Las Vegas, NM of nearly 80 years, she retired from Mountain Bell, was an avid bowler and active in many organizations. She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio & Mela Gutierrez, her sisters...

Karen Thurmond

Karen Thurmond

Jan 2, 2024

Oh, how she loved her mint chocolate chip ice cream. Everywhere we went for ice cream the order was always 'mint' as we came to call it. "A large scoop of mint, please." Look at her smile. That's what we will always have with us, her big smile.

 

Karen M. Thurmond of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with...

Helen Montoya

Helen Montoya

Jan 2, 2024

Helen (Elena Ruiz) Montoya, born in Escabosa, NM on Monday, December 18, 1933, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eufemio and Ramona (Baca) Ruiz, her husband, Luis Montoya, three sons: Robert, Ronald and Paul Aragon, and stepdaughter, Anna Marie Sanchez. She is survived by son, Phillip Aragon, daughter, Yolanda (Robert)...

Herbert Lester Plum AKA "Jody" or "Grumps"

Herbert Lester Plum AKA "Jody" or "Grumps"

Jan 1, 2024

Herbert Lester Plum, 76, aka Jody or "Grumps," was born in Harrisburg, Virginia, May 13, 1947, and passed from this life, January 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Grumps was a well-traveled outdoor enthusiast, life-long Boy Scout, American history buff, firearms collector, and staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. His true vocation was being a captivating conversationalist with never-ending stories....

Bronson Joe Durán

Bronson Joe Durán

Jan 1, 2024

Bronson Joe Durán (89), was born in Ocate, New Mexico to Daniel and Adelita Durán. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on January 1, 2024.

In memory of Bronson, a man of varied talents and simplicity, whose love for music resonated through the melodies of his guitar, harmonica, piano, and accordion. A former logger turned skilled...

Esther Karnes

Esther Karnes

Jan 1, 2024

Esther R. Karnes (Armijo), 89, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Katherine, on Monday, January 1, 2024. Esther's final resting place will be Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Esther was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 1, 1934. After graduating from high school in Clovis, she moved to Albuquerque and met Robert Karnes while...