Obituaries

Norman "Doug" Douglass Melvin

Norman "Doug" Douglass Melvin

Feb 23, 2020

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Norman Douglass “Doug” Melvin, age 86, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Doug was born in Philadelphia, PA and attended Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry in 1955. Later that year, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, thus beginning...

Edward Cohen

Edward Cohen

Feb 20, 2020

Edward "Ed" Cohen, age 93, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born in Bronx, NY on December 11, 1926, to  Golda and Morris Cohen. In addition to the Bronx, he lived in New Jersey, Brooklyn and Queens, NY, and Los Angeles, CA, prior to retiring in Rio Rancho, NM.  He served our country in the United States Army...

L. Andrew Dominguez

L. Andrew Dominguez

Feb 20, 2020

L. Andrew Dominguez, 72, passed away peacefully February 20, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alicia, and his son Darryl and wife Rosemary. His son Eric preceded him in death in 2003. Andrew is also survived by his mother Cleo Domingues of Sacramento, his sister Betty Ortiz of Sacramento, brother Ben and...

Paul Leby Arellanes

Paul Leby Arellanes

Feb 19, 2020

Paul Leby Arellanes, age 84, passed away February 19, 2020.  He was born August 7, 1935 in Chaperito, NM to Paul Arellanes, Sr. and Estela Lucero.  He was a Navy Veteran, who proudly served his country during the Korean War.  He was a long-standing member of the Meadowlark Senior Center Fishing Club and the Pajarito Thunderbird Club.  

He is preceded...

James Bruce Bagshaw

James Bruce Bagshaw

Feb 18, 2020

James Bagshaw passed away February 18, 2020 at home with his family by his side. James is survived by his loving wife Dianne of 55 years, daughters; Laura (Josh) and Lisa; and brother Robert. Cremation to follow.  If desired donations can be made to Animal Humane New Mexico. 

Sylvia Sanchez

Sylvia Sanchez

Feb 18, 2020

Sylvia Sanchez, age 91, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Secundino; daughter Cecilia; and daughter-in-law Barbara.  Sylvia is survived by her children: Fred, Charles and wife Bridget, and Mary Frances and husband John; grandchildren: Melissa, Vanessa and husband Uli, Rachel, Scott, and Jena; and sister Christina and husband Joe; and numerous nieces...

Sharon Lee Wellman

Sharon Lee Wellman

Feb 17, 2020

Sharon Lee Wellman, age 77, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born January 18, 1943 to Richard Fix and Christina Rothenberger Fix, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Carrick High School, Class of 1960.  She married Richard Kent Wellman, Sr. on December 19, 1969 in La Puente, California.  They were married 38 years at...

Margarita Isela Ramirez

Margarita Isela Ramirez

Feb 16, 2020

Margarita Isela Ramirez, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in El Paso, Texas on August 28, 1929 to Eduardo Porras and Antonia Suarez Porras.

She moved from El Paso to Albuquerque with her family after graduating high school. Margarita met the love of her life (“my baby”), Gilbert Ramirez,...

Emil Lorenzo Montoya

Emil Lorenzo Montoya

Feb 16, 2020

Emil Lorenzo Montoya passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  

Gus Wagner

Gus Wagner

Feb 15, 2020

Gus Wagner, age 87, beloved Husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 15, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family.  Gus was a life long resident of Corrales, New Mexico.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine Sr. and Trinidad Wagner; sisters , Sophia Martinez, Mary DeBaca and Eva Cordova.  He is survived by his...