Joseph Raymond Montoya
Mar 17, 2024
Joseph (Joey) was born March 7, 1952, to Ramon and Petrita Montoya in Socorro, NM. Joey was the youngest of 10 children. He was a dapper young man who frequently wore suits and ties. After graduating from Socorro High School, Joey then proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Barbey DE-1088. After serving his time in the...
Jennifer Lynn Brown
Mar 16, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Brown, age 44, passed away in the early hours of March 16, 2024, in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jenn was born April 12, 1979 in Ames, Iowa to Peggy Quillen and David Laube. She was the first of three children. She was a graduate of Ames High School, Class of 1997 and furthered her education at...
Joshua Keith Smith
Mar 16, 2024
Joshua Keith Smith was born on October 6, 1984, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Barbara Ann and James Smith. He grew up in the town of Bernalillo, where you can still hear about the mischief he got into. As an adult he never lived too far from home, making sure he was still near his family.
Josh was a father, a...
Olga Katimi
Mar 16, 2024
Our family mourns the passing of Olga Katimi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who departed peacefully on March 16, 2024, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. Olga was born in Bethlehem on March 18, 1928. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Katimi. Though she leaves this world as a widow, her memory is cherished...
Margie Rivera
Mar 15, 2024
In loving memory of Margie Rivera, 80, a dedicated homemaker whose primary focus was ensuring the well-being of her home and family, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Placitas, New Mexico. She was born on September 6, 1943, in Starkville, Colorado.Those who had the privilege of knowing Margie will remember her as a selfless individual who always prioritized the needs of...
Phyllis L. Linam
Mar 15, 2024
Phyllis L. Linam, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away at the age of 76. Phyllis enjoyed a long fulfilling career as a cosmetologist. Her ambitious nature took her back to school at the age of 58, where she went on to graduate with Honors and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in accounting....
Justin Christopher Hare
Mar 15, 2024
Justin Christopher Hare, a beloved member of the Logan community, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Tucumcari. Throughout his life, Justin contributed significantly to society through his dedication as a volunteer firefighter and his service with the New Mexico State Police for five years. Born on January 31, 1989, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, Justin excelled in his academic...
Gladys Lillian Davis
Mar 14, 2024
Gladys Lillian Vandeveer Davis, 95, our precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, entered her eternal rest on March 14, 2024. Gladys was born on January 15, 1929, in Melrose Park, IL to Lillian A. Wunnecke Vandeveer and Glade J. Vandeveer. She married the one true love of her life, Loren “Gene” Davis, a WWII US Navy Veteran, on March...
Mary Razo Moreno
Mar 14, 2024
In the tender embrace of reminiscence and sorrow, we bid farewell to Mary Razo Moreno, a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence. Mary departed from us on March 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaving behind a legacy that will forever linger in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have her. Born on April 06, 1930, in...
Charlie Frank Hern
Mar 14, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Charlie F. Hern, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 85 years old. He was born in a little town in northern New Mexico called Buena Vista, to parents Augustine “Gus” Hern and Bertha Torres Hern on August 8, 1938. Charlie is survived by his wife Susan Hern who he was married to...
Elise Joy Bowman
Mar 14, 2024
Elise Joy Bowman, aged 35, was called to her eternal rest on March 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Shiprock, NM, on August 27, 1988, Elise walked through life with humility, gratitude, and an abiding respect for all creation.
Her life was a living testament to the virtues she embodied—joy, peace, generosity, and courage. Elise lived thriftily, not merely in...
Thomas Kenneth (Ken) McBride
Mar 13, 2024
Ken passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 93, surrounded by his children. He was born in Sacramento, California on September 14, 1930, to Thomas Kenneth McBride and Ruth Eleanor (Davidson) McBride.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joan, and his parents. Ken is survived by his sister, Nancy...
Nestor Florentino Gonzales III
Mar 12, 2024
Nestor Florentino Gonzales III passed away on March 12, 2024. He was a loving man, who loved his family beyond measure and they in turn love him always and forever. On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. a viewing will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 to include a...
Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda
Mar 12, 2024
Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Syracuse, New York to the late Donald Cornelius Pauls and Harriet Genevieve Sitnik Pauls. Gerry married the love of her life, Rudolph Stephen Voda on May 26, 1956, in Syracuse. She graduated from...
Alan Samuel Bowman
Mar 12, 2024
In loving memory of Alan Samuel "Sam" Bowman, who was called to eternal rest on March 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Born under God's grace on June 21, 1961, in Las Cruces, NM, Sam walked a path marked by humility, gratitude, and an unwavering respect for all of God's creation.
Sam was known for his hardworking nature, bravery, generosity,...
Curtiss W. Moses
Mar 11, 2024
The family of Curtiss W. Moses sorrowfully announces his passing on March 11, 2024. Curt was born on September 27, 1933, in Lexington, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of over 67 years, Jane, his children: Scott Moses (Janice), Claire Olona (Gene), Carolyn Rhodes (Chuck) and Eric Moses (Stacy) and by his grandchildren: Nicole Fernandez (Tyrone), Tyler Duvall,...
Marcella Burton
Mar 11, 2024
In the early morning hours of March 11, 2024, Marcella Spracklin Burton, 83, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was called back to her heavenly home peacefully in her sleep, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Angels carried Marcella, youngest of nine children, into the arms of her parents, brothers, Theador Heib, Warren Long, twins, Mike and Pat Long...
Melvin Jay Schwartz
Mar 11, 2024
Melvin J. Schwartz (Mel), age 97, passed away March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Bram.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Schwartz; children: Arthur Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz, Frederic Schwartz, Adam Bram, and Alix Amar; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Naomi, Reed,...
Thomas Brady Ponder
Mar 9, 2024
With sorrow we announce that Thomas Brady Ponder died peacefully, at home, on March 9, 2024. Tom was born in Canton, Georgia, on March 26, 1936. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1958 and earned a Master’s of Science in nuclear physics at Clemson University in 1960. Following on the heels of that graduation Tom served in the Army...
Mary Theresa Saiz
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Theresa Saiz, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home in Albuquerque. She was born on October 11, 1942, to her late parents, Jose and Josephine Piro.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jose I. Saiz, sister Stella Silva, and grandson, Jesse I Chavez.
Mary was a loving and peaceful soul who...
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