Obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

Arpad Karika was born in Szentgál, Hungary on August 24, 1938.  He left Hungary as an 18 year-old during the Revolution of 1956 and immigrated to the United States.  On arrival, he was graciously sponsored by the MacKenzie family of Rochester, NY.  After graduating from Rush-Henrietta High School in 1957, Arpad enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for...

Jul 16, 2021

Marilyn Roberson passed away on July 16, 2020 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 88.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Michael and wife, Kathy Roberson of Shelton, WA and Steven Roberson of Odessa, TX; daughter, Laura Chavez of Rio Rancho, NM; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Katherine Gosset of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Doris Franklin of...

Jul 13, 2021

Violet Bernadine Gayet passed away at the age of 94 on July 13th, 2021. Born on April 13th, 1927, to Leopoldo Gonzales, and Mary Benavidez Gonzales Basquez, she is survived by her sister, Sarah DeLorenzo, Sisters in Law, Mae Gonzales, and Catherine Ferrari, as well as her daughter, Fran Kirk, and Grandsons, Clay Gayet, and Ian Kirk.

Bernadine graduated from...

Jul 13, 2021

Jul 12, 2021

Julian E. Valdez, 88, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born in Kearns, CO, September 29, 1932.

He served his country honorable in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the: Combat Infantry Badge; United Nations Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star.

A Graveside Service will...

Jul 12, 2021

Ramon Pedro Brito September 17, 1977 – July 12, 2021   Ramon Pedro Brito was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021. While his passing has brought immense sorrow to those who know and love him, may the memories of the love and laughter Ramon shared bring comfort to his family and friends, and may we...

Jul 12, 2021

Rick Waltrip would say he ‘got promoted’ to heaven July 12, 2021. He was a man of faith having been saved as a child and demonstrated his Christian beliefs in his daily walk. His kindness & friendly presence is already missed & remembered by neighbors, family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie & Lorene (Wagster)...

Jul 12, 2021

Matthew Lee Benavidez   Matthew, age 32, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Matthew was born March 15, 1989 in La Junta, Colorado but was raised in Albuquerque, NM since the age 1 year old.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Collins-Rodriguez; his brother, Lawrence J Benavidez; his grandmothers Juanita and Delia; his...

Jul 11, 2021

A bright light has been extinguished. . .

 

Our beloved Jessie lost her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 31, on July 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

 

She is survived by her rock and devoted husband Andrew Rael; father George Stephens, mother Jean Tamura, step-father Henry Tamura, sister Casey Stephens and her partner David...

Jul 10, 2021

David Michael Ryan of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away tragically June 10th at the age of 48.  He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Ryan. He is survived by his father John Ryan, wife Shalmarie Ryan, children John P. Ryan IV and wife Rachel, Tea Ryan, and David Ryan Jr.; nephew Devine; Clyde and Francella Martinez; and dogs:...

Jul 10, 2021

Lois Lorraine Williams spent 70 happy years in her Albuquerque home before dying there peacefully, albeit unpredictably. She was born April 23, 1927 in the farming community of Greenville, Illinois. Lois was preceded in death by her parents J. Horace and Nellie M. Ward as well as her brother Neil when he was a child. She relocated to Boulder City, Nevada,...

Jul 9, 2021

On July 9, 2021, Teofilo Chavez, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 82. Teofilo was born on May 4, 1939 as the eldest child of nine to Felipe and Maria Atencio (Chavez) in the community of San Jose in Albuquerque, NM.

His zest for life and passion for athletics was shared with everyone...

Jul 8, 2021

Jul 8, 2021

Freddie L. Hubert, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.   He was born September 4, 1937 in Dayton, TX to Edgar and Daisy Hubert.   He is survived by his wife, Doris Hubert; children: Jacquelyn Hubert and Freddie L. Hubert II; two grandchildren: Jessica Hubert and Kathryn Hubert.   He proudly and honorably served his...

Jul 8, 2021

Marcia R. Schreiner

Marcia Schreiner, 90, an Albuquerque PE Coach of 30 years at Tomasita Elementary School, died July 8, 2021 after a struggle with Parkinsin’s / Dementia.  Marcia was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on August 26, 1930.  Marcia married Richard C. Schreiner (deceased) in 1951.  Marcia was a long-time member of the First Congregational Church in Albuquerque,...

Jul 8, 2021

Age 83, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born in Olivet, SD on January 18, 1938, to Fred and Loreda Foley. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1956, enlisted in the Air Force and earned the rank of first class, serving six years through the cold war. He married Violet Gimbel, October 1959 spending 61 years together....

Jul 6, 2021

Dudley “Lee” Way age 66, passed away on July 6th.  He was born in England on July 13, 1954. Lee was preceded in death by parents Glenn and Jean Way.  Lee is survived by his daughters Elizabeth Dawn Way and Rebecca “Becky” Way, Bonus-children Jennifer Ostlie and John Sanchez; Grandsons Dylan, Tyler, Austin, Dominic, Hunter, Dominik, Isaiah, Devon, Johnathan, Nicklaus;...

Jul 6, 2021

Jimmy L. Castillo 1948-2021

Jimmy Castillo born Oct. 5, 1948 a resident of Albuquerque went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 6, 2021. With his wife, his two sons and daughter-in-law at his bedside.

Jimmy served his country proud as an Army veteran during the Vietnam Era. Upon returning from the service he met the love...

Jul 5, 2021

Ernest John Buckholz age 90, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021.

Jul 4, 2021

Salazar, Nina

Nina was born on June 8th, 1919 in Black Lake New Mexico. She passed away on July 4th, 2021 at the age of 102 in Albuquerque New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her  husband, Amado Salazar, parents, Belisandro and Carlota Mares, as well as her siblings; Flora Martinez, Aurora Battat, Bellisando Mares Jr., Elvira Archuleta, and Odilia...