Obituaries

Martin David Montoya

Martin David Montoya

Jan 26, 2021

Martin David Montoya, born on November 14, 1963 to Rudy and Josie Montoya.

A loving son, father brother, grandfather, godfather, and friend passed away peacefully after a short time illness on January 26, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Bernalillo.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Rudy and Josie Montoya; grandparents, Haroldo and Minnie Montoya; brother,...

Jason Cooper Long

Jason Cooper Long

Jan 26, 2021

Jason Cooper Long March 17, 1987- January 26, 2021   Thank you for joining the family and friends for the Celebration of Life for Jason Long. Jason will be deeply missed. He was a caring grandson, loving son, smart brother, amazing uncle, fun cousin, and good friend. He was loved by so many. He was beyond smart, intelligent, outgoing, and...

Dwight Dean Phillips

Dwight Dean Phillips

Jan 26, 2021

Dwight Phillips, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend went to Heaven on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  

Dwight was born to Joney and Pauline Phillips on January 1, 1956 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He then moved to China Grove, North Carolina until at age eight, his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to be missionaries.  He met his future wife on...

Rebecca Mae McDonald

Rebecca Mae McDonald

Jan 25, 2021

Rebecca Mae McDonald, age 65, passed away January 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born September 19, 1955 to Charley Chester Roundtree and Edna Waunelda Garrison in Eunice, New Mexico.  She lived her life as she chose.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Waunelda Roundtree; and her husband, Van Lee McDonald.

She is survived...

Phyllis E. Hillock

Phyllis E. Hillock

Jan 25, 2021

Phyllis E. Hillock, 64, was admitted into heaven on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.  She was born on December 13, 1956, in Columbus, OH to James and Shirley (Scolding) Hillock. 

Phyllis was a member of Abundant Life Church in Kokomo, IN, and Citizen Church in Albuquerque, NM.  She had a passion for law and obtained her Paralegal Degree...

Phyllis E. Hillock

Phyllis E. Hillock

Jan 25, 2021

Phyllis E. Hillock, 64, was admitted into heaven on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.  She was born on December 13, 1956, in Columbus, OH to James and Shirley (Scolding) Hillock. 

Phyllis was a member of Abundant Life Church in Kokomo, IN, and Citizen Church in Albuquerque, NM.  She had a passion for law and obtained her Paralegal Degree...

David Gallant

David Gallant

Jan 23, 2021

David Blane Gallant passed away peacefully in Bernalillo, New Mexico on January 23, 2021 at the age of 63.

David is survived by his wife, Sarah Lynn Gallant of Bernalillo, New Mexico; his children, Jaime Watson (Keith Watson) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, David L. Gallant of Dayton, Ohio, Justin Gallant (Jenny Gallant) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Raymond Schall (Alexia...

Ricardo Gutierrez Nieto

Ricardo Gutierrez Nieto

Jan 23, 2021

IN MEMORY OF

Ricardo Gutierrez Nieto

Ricardo Gutierrez Nieto, 66, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 23, 2021 in Albuquerque.

Ricardo was born in Bogota, Colombia to Blanca- Gutierrez Nieto and Guillermo Gutierrez on February 8, 1954.

He married Belgica (Bella) Gutierrez on November 10, 1983 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He graduated from The Community College of Air Force in...

Jeffrey Garner Young

Jeffrey Garner Young

Jan 22, 2021

Jeffrey Garner Young, age 58, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 22, 2021 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jeff was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Garner and Elizabeth Young, and married the love of his life, Kathy Lydic Young in 2004. A graduate of Eldorado High School and CNM, he also served in the Texas...

Christine (Christy) Wersonick Baca

Christine (Christy) Wersonick Baca

Jan 22, 2021

Christine (Christy) Wersonick Baca

Christine was born November 27, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM to Evelyn Vigil Wersonick and Edward C. Wersonick. After a long illness, she died peacefully on January 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family and her best friend, Sharon Lascano. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel and David Richard; her mother; her brothers, Steve, Mike...

Allen R. Gelinas MD

Allen R. Gelinas MD

Jan 21, 2021

Allen R. Gelinas MD passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 21, 2021 at the age of 83.

Allen is survived by his sons, Michael Gelinas MD of Minocqua, Wisconsin; Claude Gelinas MD of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Marc Gelinas of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Joel Gelinas PA of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and 14 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by...

Terrence "Terry" H. Davis

Terrence "Terry" H. Davis

Jan 21, 2021

Terrence "Terry" H. Davis, 

Terry Age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children Thursday, January 21, 2021. In the Fall of 2017 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and fought hard for over 3 years.  He was born in Shelby, Ohio on April 21, 1950, to Harold and Betty Davis of Tiro, Ohio.  He graduated...

Maria Contreras

Maria Contreras

Jan 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Maria Contreras, loving mom, grandma, and sister, passed away at the age of 79 surrounded by her family.  Maria was born a 4th of July baby in El Paso, Texas to Carlos and Concepcion Garza.  The oldest of six children, Maria traveled much as a daughter of an Army serviceman.  She then married into the...

Friedrich "Chris" Christian Lamm

Friedrich "Chris" Christian Lamm

Jan 21, 2021

Friedrich "Chris" Christian Lamm of Albuquerque, New Mexico, left us on January 21, 2021, after a short illness from an unexpected heart complication.  He was 61.

Chris was born in Calgary, Canada.  His parents were Hans Lamm and Erika (Mommsen) Lamm.  He grew up in San Jose, California and Spokane, Washington. He graduated from North Central High School in Spokane. ...

Barbara Edwina Mitchell

Barbara Edwina Mitchell

Jan 20, 2021

Mitchell, Barbara Edwina   Barbara Edwina Mitchell, age 97, passed away peacefully January 20, 2021. She was born July 12, 1923 in Springer, NM to Edward and Mabel Verbeck, who both preceded her in death. Barbara grew up in Springer and graduated from Springer High School. In August of 1942 Barbara married her husband of 49 years, James B. Mitchell,...

Serafina Torres

Serafina Torres

Jan 20, 2021

Torres, Serafina Our beloved and special aunt was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, age 93.   She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Torres; sisters: Margaret, Josephine, Aurelia, Blazita and Cruzita; brothers: Anastacio (Tacho); Felix Jr, Camillo. She is survived by her closest nieces, Jennifer, Gloria, Theresa,...