JoAnne Carolyn Thomas
Mar 1, 2025
JoAnne Thomas, 91, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, compassionate nurse, and woman of deep faith, JoAnne lived a life of service, dedication, and joy.
Born on February 17, 1934, JoAnne devoted her life to caring for others—both as a nurse and as a loving mother to her three sons, Mike, Ron, and Rob. She was...
Phyllis Joy Herring Stein
Feb 28, 2025
Phyllis Joy Herring Stein passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, with loved ones by her side. She was born in Ralls, Texas, on January 3, 1950, to Odell and Joy Herring. She lived in Hobbs, NM, from 7th grade on through high school. She lived most of her adult life in Cincinnati, Ohio, a city that she loved....
James William Scanlon Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
James William Scanlon Jr. passed away peacefully after a battle with Dementia, with his family by his side on February 27th. The biggest Alabama fan out there, Jim was born to Effie Elizabeth Pinckard and James William Scanlon on August 10th 1946 in Troy, Alabama. But he grew up in the state of New Mexico.
While growing up in Farmington, NM...
Herbert Alfred Pluemer
Feb 27, 2025
Herbert Alfred Pluemer was born in Potosi, Wisconsin on May 5, 1942, to Bernadine and Leonard Pluemer. He passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025.
Herb began his adventure growing up on the family farm in Wisconsin. He was always taking things apart and putting them back together. He kept his parents on their toes with his mischievous pranks. He graduated...
Priscilla Pangan
Feb 27, 2025
Priscilla Pangan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 27, 1932 in the Philippines to Benito Requinton and Mercedes Abrena.
She was the loving wife of Gaudencio (Jun), Jr Pangan, and mother to Naomi, who preceded her in death. Priscilla is survived by her sons, Eliezer and wife Bettina, Nathaniel...
Maureen J. Martinez
Feb 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Maureen J. Martinez on February 26, 2025.Maureen was born on October 5, 1944, in Norwich, England. She married Carlos Martinez on August 29, 1964, in England, and they moved to the United States. Together, they raised four beautiful children, initially living in Colorado before eventually settling in...
Berta Chacon
Feb 24, 2025
Berta Margarita Chacon passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 83. Born on March 13, 1941 in Ysleta, TX, she was the second sibling of five children born to Isaac and Anita Ortega. As a young girl she worked in her parents’ store and helped raise her...
Richard "Dick" Carver
Feb 24, 2025
Richard “Dick” Carver, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025. His beloved wife, Sandra E. Carver (Chavez) and other members of his family were by his side. Dick was born on May 14th, 1945, in Carrol, Iowa. His parents were Richard and Elizabeth Carver.
Dick served his country in the U.S. Army, and was stationed at White Sands...
Jean A. Harris
Feb 22, 2025
Jean A. Harris of Corrales, 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family on February 22, 2025, at her son's home in Georgia. She is survived by her son Joseph R. Harris, Jr., daughter Allison Harris, daughter-in-law Debbie Benoit-Harris, M.D., grandson David Benoit-Harris, granddaughters Danielle Benoit-Harris Speed (Gary W. Speed) and Camille Benoit Harris, and numerous beloved other...
Patricia Marie Nystrom
Feb 22, 2025
Patricia Pearson Nystrom was born July 24, 1927, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, to Maurice Ward Pearson, Jr., and Marie Conley Pearson.
After attending Loretto Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, she graduated from Notre Dame de Sion High School. She attended the University of Kansas, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
During Patricia’s marriage to...
Lucille (Lucy) Garcia
Feb 21, 2025
Lucille (Lucy) Garcia, born on May 5, 1951, passed away on February 21, 2025. Lucy attended Albuquerque High School and later married Steve Garcia. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend.
Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Garcia; her parents, Fred and Josie Gallegos; her son, Louie J. Padilla; and her pet dog, Freddy.
She is...
Serjio Lorenzo Griego
Feb 21, 2025
Serjio Lorenzo Griego, age 24, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was born on January 23, 2001, to Lawrence Griego and Leticia Duarte.
Serjio will be deeply missed by his father, Lawrence Griego, and mother, Leticia Duarte; his brother, Alejandro Griego; his paternal grandparents, Toby and Josie Griego; his maternal grandparents, Ramon and Marissa Duarte; his...
Julius Duran
Feb 20, 2025
Julius Duran, a resident of Bernalillo, NM died on February 20, 2025. He was born in Friona, Texas on December 20th, 1933 to Alfredo and Virginia Duran and raised in Tucumcari, NM.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Donna Duran, and 4 children: Anna Rice (Joe), Michelle Himbarger (Jim), Marcos Duran and Jennifer Duran. He is also survived...
Patricia Ann Willis (Gosso)
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Ann Willis (Gosso), lovingly known as 'Patty' or 'Guy', passed away on February 20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 82.
Born to Richard and Patricia Gosso, Patty was a cherished daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Linda Smith, and her brother Carl Gosso. She is survived by her devoted...
Vessie Chavez
2025
Vessie Armanda Chavez
1936-2025
Proceeded in death by parents Jose F. Vigil and Antonia Montoya Vigil, sister Angie Velarde, brother Henry Vigil, sister Priscilla Vigil, brother Tony Vigil.
Married to Jose S. Salazar until his death and married to Alfonso M. Chavez until his death.
Survived by three loving sons, Greg P. Salazar (Tonya), Joseph E. Salazar (Angelina), and Arthur C. Chavez (Nina). Beloved...
Anita McFearin
Feb 19, 2025
Anita McFearin, age 77, dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She went peacefully at home and will be missed by all who ever had the benefit of meeting and knowing her. Anita was known for her generosity, her dedication to her values, and most of all, to teaching those around her. She loved her...
Calvin Leon Doerr
Feb 19, 2025
Calvin Leon Doerr
June 24, 2004-February 19, 2025
Calvin Leon Doerr, Age 20, passed away February 19, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born June 24, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM, to Robert Doerr and Rhonda Maestas.
He received his high school diploma from Independence High School in Rio Rancho, NM. He was an artist and enjoyed motocross, fishing, camping and spending time...
Elaine Rodey
Feb 18, 2025
Elaine O. Rodey 94 resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Mesa Az died February 18,2025, surrounded by loved ones at home . Elaine was born on November 4,1930 in Teaneck NJ ( at home ) Elaine was the last survivor of her immediate family. We always laughed saying “ she did everything by precision “. In todays world, she...
Robert James Sorensen
Feb 18, 2025
Robert James Sorensen of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on January 22, 1932, to Orson James Sorensen and Rosebud Stanley.
Robert attended school in Idaho before serving in the Navy. Following his military service, he pursued a career with AT&T. He married Beulah Banks, and they shared 51 years of marriage....
Jerry Cuderman
Feb 17, 2025
Jerry Ferdinand Cuderman, passed away on February 17, 2025 at the age of 89.
Born on August 1, 1935 in the iron mining and farming community of Crosby, Minnesota. Jerry’s life traversed a path from a farm kid with no indoor plumbing to contributor in space age technology research. But no matter where he was along that path, he was always...
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