Obituaries

Nov 29, 2021

Everyone knew our mom as Alice (we never figured out why she had that nickname) she was born Elizabeth Blake in January of 1929.  She grew up in Belen, where she met our dad, Ruben Gabaldon and were married. They eventually moved to Albuquerque and had nine kids together.      

She loved her kids but loved her 19 grandkids more than...

Nov 29, 2021

John Edmund Larson passed away On November 29, 2021. John was born in Elmhurst Illinois on January 4, 1937 to Alice and Kenneth Larson. The family moved to Winnebago Illinois where he grew up and graduated from Winnebago High School in 1954. He enlisted and served 8 years in the US Army being deployed to both France and Germany.

He...

Nov 29, 2021

Elsie Montoya Anaya, born in Socorro, NM on September 20, 1948, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on November 29, 2021 at the tender age of 73. She peacefully took her last breath surrounded by her children in Albuquerque, NM. Elsie attended Mt. Carmel Catholic School through her elementary school years, graduated from Socorro High School in 1967 and...

Nov 28, 2021

Michael Anthony Caputo was born in Albuquerque on May 20th, 1989, to his parents Antoinette & Vincent Caputo. He was unexpectedly called home to paradise on the morning of November 28th, 2021, at the age of 32. In 2007 his life changed for the better, he met the love of his life Samantha. He then graduated from Rio Rancho High...

Nov 28, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Lynn Ann Ross August 15th, 1957 - November 27th, 2021 Our beloved Lynn went home to the Lord in the early morning on November 27th, 2021. Lynn was born August 15th, 1957 in Chanute, Kansas to Aletha and Albert Chandler. Lynn was one of nine children and she loved all of her siblings. Lynn met Howard Ross in late Summer...

Nov 27, 2021

Angelo Di Pomazio passed away on November 27, 2021. Angelo was born on September 16, 1929, in Gallup, NM to Nick and Rose Di Pomazio. He graduated from Gallup High School. The United States Army drafted Angelo during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany for 4 years. He then returned to Gallup and began working in the Grocery...

Nov 27, 2021

Jaime Gerardo Sanchez died unexpectedly at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at the age of 68.

Jaime is survived by his wife Pennie (Carrasco) Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter August Judea Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter April Feliz Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by son Jude Vincent Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter-in-law Fabiola...

Nov 27, 2021

Jairo Francisco Hernàndez Màrquez passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2021 in Taos, New Mexico at the age of 28.

Jairo is survived by his parents, Maria Eugenia Màrquez Hernàndez and Francisco Hernàndez Sandoval of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Jarim Hernàndez of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Catalina Hernàndez of Eugene, Oregon; and his beloved dogs, Bruno and Buddy.

Jairo was...

Nov 27, 2021

Heinz Zaplin, 90, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home on November 27th 2021. He was born in Essen, Germany on April 3rd, 1931. Heinz was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters and other family members who all resided in Germany. He was also preceded in death by his wife Eufrosine (Frieda) and...

Nov 26, 2021

Sherry Ann Wellborn went home to be with the Lord November 26th, 2021, at 5:30pm. She was born to Clinton Clifford Burnett and Mary Frances (Green) Burnett on July 23rd, 1941, in Clovis, New Mexico. She grew up on the family farm in Broadview, NM with her younger brothers Larry and Mike. She attended grade school at Belleview, NM until...

Nov 26, 2021

Helen J. Garcia began her journey to her heavenly home on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 93. She will now be reunited with her husband Oscar, and many of her family members.

Helen was born in Albuquerque on August 10, 1928 to Efren Baca and Amalia Baca. She grew up in the downtown area of Albuquerque along...

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Nov 25, 2021

Arthur “Art” Ortiz, 75 passed way on November 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Art was born in Belen NM where his family then relocated to Southern California. It was there that he met his wife of 54 years, Yolanda where they had two children, Anthony and Lisa. Soon after Lisa was born the family moved...

Nov 24, 2021

Nancy Herrera, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on Nov. 24, 2021, in Albuquerque after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy was born in La Ventana, N.M., on June 1, 1933 to Ezequiel Padilla and Adela Duran, who predeceased her. Nancy is survived by Adan (A.J.) Herrera, her devoted husband of nearly 64 years. Also surviving are her dear...

Nov 24, 2021

Gretchen L.  Montano, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She is survived by her life partner of 26 years Allen Gilbert; children Brian Montano, Trent Montano (Trishelle), Leslie Montano Thompson (Jeff); her beloved grandchildren, Dylan (Jacquelyn Garcia), Ryann, Tanner, Andy, and Ella; siblings, Dr. John Boutz (Karon), Stephanie Boutz (Greg Snover); numerous nieces,...

Nov 22, 2021

Helen “Nena” Roybal, age 78 of  Ponderosa, NM passed away at her home on November 22, 2021.

Helen was born on March 1, 1943 to David Padilla and Graciana Quintana in Hasty, Colorado. She married Rudy Roybal on December 31, 1982 in Albuquerque, NM. They were married for 35 wonderful years. She worked for Durham Bus Services as a bus...

Nov 21, 2021

Anita Ellen Austin, 79, passed away on November 21, 2021.  Anita was born in Springfield, Tennessee on May 31, 1942. 

Immediately upon graduation from high school Anita left home and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to embark upon her career.  She found employment as an Operator with the Bell Telephone companies.  On May 7, 1962 Anita married Don Austin, a police...