Obituaries

John Philip Haaland

John Philip Haaland

Oct 27, 2019

John P. Haaland, 74, passed away October 27, 2019 after a fall and head injury at the UNM football game. He was born in New York City on Dec. 13, 1944. John’s family moved to Albuquerque in 1948, and John resided there the remainder of his life.

John graduated from Manzano High School in its first class in 1962, played...

Elizabeth Marie Barlow

Elizabeth Marie Barlow

Oct 26, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Barlow died Saturday, October 26, 2019 in her home at the Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She had moved to New Mexico in 2015 to be close to her daughter.

Betty was born in 1931 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of John and Margaret McCaffrey. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and then enlisted in the...

Gail Heron Sterling

Gail Heron Sterling

Oct 26, 2019

Obituary Gail Heron Sterling

Gail Heron Sterling was born on May 23rd,1949 and returned to the spirit world on October 26th 2019

Gail Heron Sterling was a loving, wonderful and dynamic woman. Gail had a passion for living life to the fullest and especially enjoyed meeting people from all cultures and lifestyles. The study of Egyptian history, culture and it’s...

Nancy Lynn Baker

Nancy Lynn Baker

Oct 25, 2019

Nancy L. Baker, age 65, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 28 years. She is survived by her brothers, John C. and Robert A. Baker; sister-in-law, Shirley Hight-Baker. A private funeral ceremony will be held for family only.

Myrna Gandia Vega

Myrna Gandia Vega

Oct 25, 2019

Myrna Gandia Vega, age 71, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born May 26, 1948 to Pedro Gandia and Calilda Vega Gandia in Puerto Rico.  

She is survived by her sisters, Evelyn (Alex) Camacho, and Milagows Velez; many nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM, Daniels...

David Lawrence Miley

David Lawrence Miley

Oct 25, 2019

David Lawrence Miley, age 64, passed away October 25, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born September 22, 1955 to Benjamin L. and Antoinette Miley.  He was employed at Parex USA for 30 years.  David was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Antoinette Miley; and brother, Richard Miley.  He is survived by his son, Jonathan E. Miley of...

Rodolfo Sanchez

Rodolfo Sanchez

Oct 25, 2019

Rudolph Sanchez

Born Barelas, NM February 19, 1927

Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Tata, departed the Earth, Friday Oct. 25, 2019 age 92. Lifelong resident of Albuquerque’s North Valley, Rudy was Born in Barelas, NM graduate of St. Mary’s HS 44’, state spelling bee champ.  Served honorably in US Navy WWII, served in the Korean Conflict, UNM graduate, BA Literature(education)/...

Ernest Griego

Ernest Griego

Oct 25, 2019

GRIEGO – Ernest Griego, 71, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 25, 2019 after a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcos and Vivian Griego, his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Theresa Griego, and his niece, Darlene R. Chavez. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Gina) Griego, his beloved daughters Carla G....

Dennis Gordon Benson

Dennis Gordon Benson

Oct 25, 2019

Dennis Gordon Benson, age 71, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

James T Swann

James T Swann

Oct 22, 2019

Obituary for James (Jim) T Swann

Jim was born on November 18th , 1926 in Bowie, Texas.  Passed away on October 22nd, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his mother Nova in 1981, and wife Delores (Dee) in 2009.  Jim is survived by his three children: Jim (Jr) and his wife Emma, daughter Mary (MacInnis) and husband Steve, and...

Randy James Celestine

Randy James Celestine

Oct 22, 2019

Randy James Celestine

Sunrise August 24, 1963                  Sunset October 22, 2019

 

Randy James Celestine was born August 24, 1963 to the late Milton Celestine Sr. and Ms. Beatrice Alexander Celestine of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Randy married his high school sweetheart, Lena M. Galentine on July 24, 1982. To that union two children were born, Ashley Nicole and Dominic Jamal...