Leah Kim Acton
Jul 13, 2023
Leah Kim Acton, 53, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of Thursday, July 13, 2023. Leah was born Friday, November 7, 1969 to Edmond O’Neil Powers and Jacqueline Rae (Porter) Powers in El Paso, Texas, while her father was stationed at Fort Bliss. She was raised in Richland, Washington, and often...
g. Trudy Encinias Beverley
Jul 13, 2023
Trudy passed away peacefully on July 13th at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Gallup, New Mexico, she later met and married the love of her life Charles (Chuck) Beverley while he was stationed at the Continental Divide. She was preceded in death by her parents Fidel Jaques Encinio and Maria Rosalia Gonzales; sisters Rosemarie and Lucille; and...
Joe E. "Jody" Montano
Jul 12, 2023
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found, ever since you've been aroundYour love's put me at the top of the world
The Carpenters
With beautiful and appropriate timing, “Top of the World” filled the room as Joe E. (Jody) Montaño, 77,...
Gail Stenberg
Jul 12, 2023
Gail Stenberg passed away July 12, 2023, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Chip Dennedy of Albuquerque, NM. She was being cared for by them with the great help of Bosque Trails Hospice and a very attentive sheltie named Tungsten.
Gail was born in Whitehall, Wisconsin and grew up on a family farm outside of Blair,...
Virginia L. Morgan
Jul 12, 2023
After a challenging few months battling complicated medical issues, Virginia L. Morgan passed away July 12, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Daughter to Guadalupe (Garcia) Romero and Henry C. Romero, she was born May 12, 1943 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and attended the New Mexico State University where she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
Virginia worked...
David Anthony Ruiz
Jul 11, 2023
David Anthony Ruiz, 82, passed away on July 11, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. David will lovingly be remembered by his family; wife of 30 years, Gena and children Sandra Null (Perry), Karen Fultz (Bob), both of Gallup, Stacy Madrid, of Phoenix, stepson, Mark Robertson (Sarah) of Albuquerque, FOUR grand children and one great grandchild.
David was survived by...
Danny B Candelaria
Jul 11, 2023
Danny Bobby Candelaria, age 73 passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023. Danny was born on July 2, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico with a degree in Education. Danny was an avid educator and football coach who invested 35 years teaching high school math and coaching...
Chiyeko Ruth Togami
Jul 10, 2023
Chiyeko Ruth Togami, aged 93, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, July 10th at UNMH with her immediate family at her bedside. She was born in Hatano, Kanagawa, Japan to Sashiro Isaac Sato (father) and Matsue Rebecca Sato (mother). She was one of six children Shichiro, Mieko, Michiko, Tatsuo and Yoshie. She attended Jiyu Gakuen for Junior and Senior...
Alijah Bernard Solenne-Nocera
Jul 10, 2023
Alijah Solenne-Nocera, age 27, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born August 29, 1995 in Redding, CA.
He was preceded in death by his: grandmother, Helena Nocera; grandfather, Angelo Nocera; uncle, George Nocera; and cousin, Dominic Garbani.
Alijah is survived by his son, Luke Nocera-Patton of Albuquerque, NM; younger sisters: Celeste Nocera,...
Wayne Conwell
Jul 9, 2023
Wayne R. Conwell, age 78 of Albuquerque NM, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Wayne was born March 20, 1945, in Albuquerque NM to E. Claire McDonald and Louis Conwell. He served 4 years in the US Navy Submarine Service. After his service he attended the University of New Mexico earning a BLS...
Ollie M. Wigington
Jul 9, 2023
Ollie Wigington, age 84, a resident of the Golden West Community in Rio Rancho since 2009, died Sunday, July 9, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Gandt of Hampton, New Hampshire and Diné Campbell and husband, Philip of Bayfield, CO; grandchildren Owen Gandt, Reese Gandt, Cailin Campbell; brother Mark Williams of Texas; many nieces, nephews, and friends....
Carl Thomas Halama
Jul 8, 2023
Carl Thomas Halama, age 41, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, while on a hike near San Ysidro. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.
Carl was born on August 5, 1981, to Steve and Pinky Halama in Seattle, Washington, with his family returning to the Land of Enchantment just a few short years later. He...
Joan Aragon
Jul 6, 2023
Our dear mother, Joan Aragon, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Born in Loraine, Ohio on August 10, 1936, to Danie and Herman Konrad. Joan attended Clearview High School and graduated in 1954. She was a business bookkeeper and enjoyed working very...
Kaitlyn Anne Spence
Jul 4, 2023
Our beloved Kaitlyn (Katie) Anne Spence passed away the morning of 7-4-2023. She had struggled with kidney disease and failure for many years and is finally at peace. We will miss her smile and her sense of humor greatly.
Katie was born at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado as a young child. She returned...
Douglas L Gallagher
Jul 3, 2023
Douglas L. Gallagher , Age 73, passed away on July 3, 2023. Born in Los Alamos, New Mexico on June 7, 2023, Douglas was the beloved child of James Douglas Gallagher and Vera Joyce Fonville.
Douglas is preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Joyce Gallagher, and his parents, James and Vera Gallagher.
After attending Los Alamos High School,...
Philip Daniel Sheets
Jul 3, 2023
A native of Albuquerque, Philip was survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Pamela Jean;Daughter Janice Marie Candelaria and husband Carlos Candelaria; son Steven Howard Sheets;grandson Daniel Orlando Candelaria and granddaughter Sophia Renee Candelaria. Alsosurvived by brother Timothy Jesse Sheets and sister Margaret Ruth Sheets. Phil was uncle tomany nieces and nephews.
Phil was the son of Howard Henry Sheets...
Christopher Apodaca
Jul 3, 2023
Mr. Christopher “Chris” Apodaca passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2023, at his home at the age of 38 years old.
Christopher is preceded in death by his brother Michael Anthony Garcia and by his grandmother Lucy Aragon. Christopher is survived by his longtime girlfriend Valerie Parraz, his mother Pamela Y. Apodaca and his father Michael A. Apodaca of Rio...
Katherine Gossett
Jul 3, 2023
Katherine (Kaye) Roberson Gossett, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Lord Jesus on July 03, 2023.
Katherine was active in her H.O.A. and the Red Hat Ladies. She loved traveling and her family. Katherine found good in everyone she met and had a way of bringing out the best in people. She leaves behind a...
Thom S. Andrzejewski
Jul 3, 2023
Thom Andrewz (Thomas S. Andrzejewski) age 77, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico since 2002, died on Monday, July 3, 2023 comfortably at home after an extended hospital stay.
Thom is survived by his brother Richard Andrzejewski (wife Margaret) living in Lafayette, Indiana, niece Dr. Tiffany Andrzejewski (Anthony Deardorf) living in Chicago, Illinois, nephews, Chris Andrzejewski (Jennifer) living in...
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