Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Lamar Maurice Fuller was born on November 10th, 1978 to Chester and Annie Fuller in Albuquerque New Mexico. He attended Manzano Highschool, and was an exceptional athlete, becoming a football and basketball letterman during his high school career. He graduated from Manzano Highschool in 1997 and furthered his education by attending Western New Mexico University. He worked as a Direct...

Nov 5, 2021

Winifred V. Coyle went to the Lord on November 5, 2021. She was 94 years old.

 

 She was born on February 13, 1927.  She was preceded in death by her mother Winifred (Cummings) Vath, her father Harold J. Vath, her brothers, Edwin, Harold, and William Vath, by sister Carol (Vath) Moss, by her husband John F. Coyle and by...

Nov 5, 2021

Evangeline “Vangi” Monique Hernandez – Smock died unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 5th, 2021 at the age of 34.

 

Evangeline is survived by her husband Adam L. Smock, by her mother Veronica Montano – Davis and stepfather Shawn Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, by her maternal grandmother Lydia Montano of Albuquerque, New Mexico, by her paternal grandfather...

Nov 4, 2021

Roseann Valdivia passed away on November 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 78.

Roseann is survived by her children, Jesse Valdivia of Albuquerque, NM, Martin Valdivia of Albuquerque, NM, Alex Valdivia of Portales, NM, and Daniel Valdivia of Albuquerque, NM; siblings, Manuel Anaya and wife, Marcella of Alcalde, NM, Carmen Fleming of Tulsa, OK, and Marie Garcia...

Nov 4, 2021

Johnny earned his wings on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Rust Medical Center, with family by his side.  Johnny was born November 1, 1933 in Polvadera, New Mexico, the eighth child born to Andres Vallejos Sr. and Vivianita Padilla Vallejos.  He graduated from Socorro High School in 1951 and went on to serve in the United States Army National Guard.  He...

Nov 4, 2021

Jennifer D. Ward died unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on November 4th, 2021 at the age of 64.

 

Jennifer is survived by her sister Jeanne M. Ward of Albuquerque, New Mexico, her brother Joel D. Ward of Albuquerque, New Mexico and by many Ward and Fisher cousins. She is also survived by her loving pet poodles Patchouli and...

Nov 4, 2021

Jeannette Marie Lloyd, age 72, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 12, 1949 to John and Ruth Lakeman in Dubuque, IA.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Thomas Robert Lloyd, and her son, Bobby Lloyd. She is survived by her daughters: Linda Zamora and Kim Sanchez and...

Nov 2, 2021

Carson W. "Masterblaster" Matthews, age 70, passed away November 2, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born August 13, 1951 in Alhambra, California to Mack Matthews and Maggie Sandoval.  He was proudly raised by his father and mother Manuel and Maggie Lopez.  He was a loving husband to the love of his life, Lorraine Matthews; and a proud parent of 4 children,.Hope,...

Nov 2, 2021

After a life of  countless adventures, close brushes with death and 30 years of heroic  battles with cancer, a brain tumor and other illnesses, Korean veteran and photojournalist Manuel Ruben Miera, Sr, left mortality quickly and quietly on November 2, 2021.

Manuel was born 24 March 1934, in Taos, N.M., the 3rd child of Victor Miera and Marina Trujillo.  He...

Nov 2, 2021

Rumaldo Chavez of Socorro succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on November 2, 2021. He was 91, born on August 17,1930 in Lemitar NM. Preceded in death by his parents Felix Chavez and Guadalupita (Gonzales) Chavez.  He was the 3rd born of 10 children and graduated from Socorro High School in 1949. Once out of High School,...

Nov 2, 2021

Richard E. “Dick” Holben passed away peacefully on Nov 2, 2021. He was born Dec 2, 1937 in North Apollo, PA to Clyde Holben and Mary Pasterick. He graduated from Apollo Area Joint High School in 1955. After his service in the Army, he came to Albuquerque and began working for Sandia Corporation. In 1962 he met Judy Siede, who...

Nov 1, 2021

Anna “Marie” Pearson passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 67.

Anna is survived by her husband, John Edward Pearson; children, John L. Martinez (Michelle A. Martinez), Lisa A. Gabaldon (Jason E. Gabaldon), and Joseph M. Martinez (Elizabeth Martinez); honorary son, David “Pee-Wee” Garcia; siblings, Rudy Garcia and Frances Garcia, Fidel “Junie” Garcia...

Oct 31, 2021

Lawrence Lavoy Foor passed away peacefully October 31, 2021 of Cardio Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born October 9, 1935 in Fort Sumner, NM. Graduated Ft. Sumner high school where he played trumpet. Graduated UNM College of Pharmacy, while also playing trumpet in the marching and concert band. After graduation he began working in retail pharmacy. Married Emily Taulman December 22,...

Oct 30, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Lucy “Chana” “Chanita” Baca passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on October 29th, 2021 at the age of 82.

Lucy is survived by her daughters, Christine Eisenberg and son in law, David Eisenberg of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Eileen Baca-Penner and son in law, Douglas Penner of Placitas, New Mexico; the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Kateri...

Oct 29, 2021

Elizabeth Louise Ankeny, age 85, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born October 27, 1936 to her parents, Genevieve and Joseph Newton in Bernalillo, NM.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Genevieve Newton and Joseph Newton; her son, Timothy Duprey; husband of 28 years, Claude Ankeny; brother, Richard Newton; brother, George...

Oct 29, 2021

Patrick “Pat” L. Gonzales, age 51, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away into God’s grace on October 29, 2021. Pat was born on August 20, 1970, in Socorro, NM, to Ernest Gonzales and Dorothy (Vallejos) Gonzales.            

Pat was born into a very large and loving family. Throughout his childhood, he was known for helping his father maintain...

Oct 28, 2021

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas P. "Tom" Griffin, 56, went home to our Lord on Thurs., Oct 28th 2021 after a brief illness.  He is survived by Denise, his wife of 31 years, mother Mary- Jo, sister Cathie, brother A.J. and wife Yuliya, and nephew and niece; Alexander and Kira. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas P. “TP” Griffin. 

After attending...