Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Peggy Ann Nightwalker Yazzie 

Peggy Ann Nightwalker Yazzie, of Seiling Oklahoma, passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age 77 years.  Peggy Ann was born to Cheyenne Chief Roy Nightwalker and Gladys Williams Nightwalker in Okeene, OK on September 10, 1943.

She was raised in the Fonda Community and attended school in Seiling, graduating Seiling High School with the Class...

Jan 29, 2021

Nora Ortega of Las Gallinas, NM was born on November 24, 1954 and called to be with Our Lord on January 29, 2021 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Nora was a Graduate of Robertson High School.  She was a lifelong Catholic and a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  She is preceded...

Jan 28, 2021

Joan Carol Pontsler, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed peacefully at home among loves ones at the age of 89 on January 28, 2021. She was born in Kewanee, Illinois on October 10, 1931. The family moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in July 1966. Her husband, Clark “Boss Pontsler, was the Santa Fe High School Band director...

Jan 26, 2021

Janet Hoffman Castillo "JJ", 61, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grammy, passed away after a short bout with cancer on January 26, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father, Vincent T. Hoffman.  She is survived by her mother, Jackie Hoffman, stepmother Carol Tinnin Hoffman, husband Daniel Castillo, sisters Jeanne Hoffman Campbell and husband Casey, Tana Hoffman Gonzales and...

Jan 26, 2021

Floyd L. Pacheco Sr. passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 26, 2021 at the age of 77.

Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Estella Pacheco of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Ann Pacheco (Andrew) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter-in-law, Sharon Pacheco of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; granddaughter, Lauren Pacheco of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; grandsons, Mateo...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 24, 2021

Jan 23, 2021

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...

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...

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...