Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Sean Michael McCloskey, age 63, passed away in his home January 22, 2022.  He was born December 13, 1958 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Joseph and Gloria McCloskey.  He was a graduate of Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, New Jersey class of 1976.  He attended the University of New Mexico.  He enjoyed playing Chess and taught his great-nephew how...

Jan 22, 2022

Alberto B. Bustamante, 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on January 22, 2022.

Alberto was born in San Miguel, New Mexico on April 12, 1928, to Victor Bustamante and Librada Bejarano-Bustamante.  His love for farming began at a very young age, when he started working with his father and for area farmers throughout...

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Jan 20, 2022

Madalena “Nena” Valdez, age 45, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 12, 1976, to Josie Valdez in Cuba, NM.   She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Priscilla Valdez.   She is survived by her three children, Lea Hofman, Mya Hofman, and Jason Hofman Jr of Albuquerque, NM.   Madalena was a...

Jan 20, 2022

John Leonard Murphy, 64, passed away at his home in Lemitar, NM on January 20, 2022.

John was born in Deming, NM on December 31, 1957 to Joe and Phyllis Murphy.  He was the second of four children and lived the majority of his life in the Socorro area.  John was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, boat...

Jan 20, 2022

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Dan Archuleta, beloved husband, father and Yayo, of Albuquerque, NM was called home to rest with Our Lord and His Holy Mother on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  He passed away in Cumming, GA from complications due to COVID, with his wife by his side.  He was 76 years old.

Dan was born on April 13, 1945...

Jan 20, 2022

Corina “Cora” Carmelita Sorrow, age 81, passed away peacefully January 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on July 21, 1940, to Ramon and Josefita Sandoval in Cuba, NM.   She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond Sandoval Jr., and stepfather, Ben Gurule.   She is survived by her: sons, Kavin (Eileen) Sorrow of Cuba, NM,...

Jan 19, 2022

Joshua Paul Santillanes (Doug Funny) was born on July 21, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 

He graduated from Los Lunas High School in 2004, he then went to UNM Valencia Campus, he went on to be an executive chef. He married Kameran King in...

Jan 19, 2022

Mayta Morris passed away on 01/19/22 surrounded by her family at home.

She was a lifelong resident of Corrales.

She graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Rosemary Martinez, sister, Theresa Ann Martinez, and brother, Richard Martinez.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Morris of 27 years, brother, Ralph...

Jan 19, 2022

Brandon Arthur Wood, age 29, passed away January 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 7, 1992 in Albuquerque, NM to Bruce Wood and Valerie Secatero.   A Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at the...

Jan 18, 2022

James C. Lopez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly on January 18, 2022 at the age of 55.   James is survived by: his mother Agnes Aragon; his sister Donna Barnhill; his brother Carlos Lopez; his children: Abel Aragon, Jaqueline Aragon, Michael Lopez, Christopher Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Jonathan Lopez, Matthew Lopez, Gena Lopez, Pauline Lopez, and Dominic Lopez;...

Jan 18, 2022

Celso Jaramillo, of Corrales, beloved father and grandfather, left to be with his Lord in heaven after 88 beautiful earthly years on January 18th, 2022. Celso was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Bessie Jaramillo, his mother and father, Josephina and Demetrio Jaramillo, daughter Georgia Jaramillo, son-in-law, Michael Saavedra, daughter-in-law, Loretta Jaramillo. Brothers, Frank, Armando and...

Jan 18, 2022

William “Al” Allen Stufft, age 94, passed away January 18, 2022, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1927, to Foster and Ruby Stufft in Ainsworth, NE.   William was a proud veteran of the US Air Force with the Strategic Air Command; he was awarded the Korean SV Medal with one...

Jan 17, 2022

M.R. Toni Shearin In loving memory of M.R. Toni Shearin. A military wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmothr (Nona) passed away January 17, 2022 at age 100 in ALbuquerque, New Mexico. Clifford Wiley and Ruth Barnes were her birth parents on January 10, 1922 in Spokane, Washington. Toni's extensive travels abroad, as well as the States, was one of her...

Jan 17, 2022

Jennifer Egler-Murphy, 49, of Lemitar, NM, passed away on January 17, 2022 peacefully at home.

Jennifer was born on April 4, 1972 to Emory and Jo Egler in Brookhaven, NY. She was raised in Socorro, NM and has spent her life living in Santa Fe, Socorro, Magdalena and Lemitar, NM.

Jennifer’s compassion for people prompted her to attain her Licensed...

Jan 17, 2022

Karen Lee Hughes McCoy

Age 65 passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born in Stockton, CA on February 9, 1956, to Marvin and Arlene Hughes.

She was preceded in death by her father; Marvin Hughes, her maternal grandparents; Andrew and Alice Tramp, as well as her paternal grandparents; Clarence Hughes and Faye Hanson.

Karen is survived by her...

Jan 16, 2022

Her heartbeat was my very first sound, Her kiss my first affection, Her loving arms brought security, Her instruction, clear direction. I owe the person I’ve become to her unselfish love. There’s comfort knowing she’s not gone. She lives with God above. 

Esther M. Perez was born in Sacramento, CA and moved to New Mexico (with her family) in April...

Jan 16, 2022

Arnold Gonzales, age 96, has passed to his heavenly home on January 16, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 4,1925, in Alamosa, CO. Arnold lived in Pueblo, CO and Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his parents; Fred and Domitila Gonzales; brothers: Herbert, Jerry, Arthur Gonzales (Ruby); sisters: Mary Cruz (Frank), Alice Taylor (Ralph), and...