Obituaries

Janet F. Tacey

Janet F. Tacey

Jan 29, 2023

Janet F. Tacey, age 86, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in England on January 17, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Tacey and beloved husband Thomas Tacey.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Karen Evans, son, David Tacey (Debbie Palmisono), 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

When Janet was younger, she was a great swimmer...

Elfriede S. Gabbett

Elfriede S. Gabbett

Jan 29, 2023

Our sweet Oma is dancing in heaven now. Elfriede S. Gabbett passed away on January 29, 2023, at age 96.

She died peacefully at her daughter’s home, where she’d lived for the past two years. Traditionally, obituaries include the sequential facts of a life: birthplace, education, occupations, spouses, children, grandchildren, hobbies, etc., and all of those are important. But...

Russell J. Vigil

Russell J. Vigil

Jan 29, 2023

Russell, age 68, a longtime resident of Corrales passed away Sunday January 29, 2023. He was born in Mora, NM and spent 54 years in Corrales where he raised a family, built his own home, and enjoyed team roping as his main hobby. He was a muscle car enthusiast and always enjoyed tinkering with his tractors and classic automobiles. He...

Charles R. Cogburn

Charles R. Cogburn

Jan 28, 2023

Charles R. Cogburn “Rooster”, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born in Strong City, Oklahoma on March 5, 1936, to Sidney and Mildred Cogburn.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sidney and Mildred Cogburn, sister Joann Pasby, mother-in-law Mary Romero and father-in-law Francisco Treviño, brothers-in-law; Jimmy Pasby, Robert Gonzales, Leon Treviño, Richard...

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez & Gabriel Antonio Lopez

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez & Gabriel Antonio Lopez

Jan 27, 2023

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez (March 19, 2007 - January 27, 2023) & Gabriel Antonio Lopez (August 30, 2008 - January 30, 2023), will always be remembered for their kind hearts, bright smiles and their undeniable love for basketball. Matthew and Gabriel are preceded in death by their grandmother Lupe, great grandpa Joe and uncle Gabriel. They are survived by...

Lynette Christine Garcia

Lynette Christine Garcia

Jan 27, 2023

 

Ms. Lynette “Lyn” Christine Garcia passed away unexpectedly on January 27th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 61 years old.

 

Lynette is survived by her mother Judith Annette Buehler of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, her stepfather Robert Byers of Rio Rancho, NM, her brother Daniel and sister in law Adriana Tenorio of San Tan Valley,...

Miguel (Mike) Martinez

Miguel (Mike) Martinez

Jan 27, 2023

 

On the evening of January 27th Miguel (Mike) Martinez of Socorro, NM passed away at the age of 95.  He was born in Val Verde, New Mexico to Florentino Martinez and Rumaldita (Jojola) Martinez. 

He served his country in the US Army for five years including a tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War; he retired from...

Rosemary Magure

Rosemary Magure

Jan 26, 2023

Rosemary Magure was born on Rosetember 7, 1965. Rose would say that September was really “Rosetember” and her friends and family celebrated her birthday the whole month! She passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2023.  She was born to Vincenta Magure and Harry Magure Sr. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Father, and dear brother Harry. Rosemary graduated...

Emily Harding

Emily Harding

Jan 26, 2023

Mothers are a gift from heaven God uses to demonstrate his love for all children no one will ever love you like God, or a mother does but take solace in the fact that you’ll meet again someday. - Tamsen Butler

 

Our beloved mother, Emily R. Harding, went home to the Lord on January 26, 2023, at the age...

Carl Gregory Katzmarek

Carl Gregory Katzmarek

Jan 25, 2023

 

1ST Sergeant Carl Gregory Katzmarek, USMC (Ret,) passed away on January 25th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 80.

 

Always Faithful: The two most fitting words to describe the man who was Carl Gregory Katzmarek. Always faithful:  to God, to country and to family.  He was an honorable and caring man who was a true...

Eloy Montoya

Eloy Montoya

Jan 25, 2023

 

Mr. Eloy Montoya passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 92 years old.

 

Eloy is survived by his son Eloy Montoya Jr. and wife Veronica, his daughter Yvonne “Bonnie” Martinez and husband Rick, his granddaughters Roxanne, Miranda and Cecilee, and by great-grandchildren Xavier, Dana Rose and Santiago “Saint”. Eloy is...

Carl A. Thornton

Carl A. Thornton

Jan 24, 2023

 

Mr. Carl A. Thornton passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 84 years old.

 

Carl is survived by his daughter Jennie Lois Thornton of Corrales, New Mexico, his son Carl Adam Thornton of Corrales, NM, and by his daughter in law Tamela Thornton of Corrales, NM, grandchildren, Josie Lois...

Kenneth T. Bower

Kenneth T. Bower

Jan 24, 2023

Kenneth T. Bower, age 69, born in Rochester, NY on February 25, 1953, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Regina Bower, and father-in-law, Rumaldo E. Armijo. Ken is survived by his wife, Victoria Armijo Bower, his children Todd and Ashlee Bower, Robert and Kelly Bower, Celeste and Chris Travelstead, Russell Bower,...

Wanda Lee Husman

Wanda Lee Husman

Jan 23, 2023

Wanda Lee Husman died on January 23, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 81.

Wanda was born on February 24, 1941 in Nevada City, California to Mary Emma De Bray and Robert Bruce Chidester.

Wanda is preceded in death by her Father, Robert Bruce Chidester, her mother Mary Emma De Bray Chidester, her brothers George Arwin Chidester and John Marshall Chidester, her half-brother Billy “Red” Klein, her husband, Vern...

Velva Trujillo Gonzales

Velva Trujillo Gonzales

Jan 22, 2023

  Velva Trujillo Gonzales passed away on January 22, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, She was born November 24, 1941, in Taos, New Mexico.

She was proceeded in death by her parents: Amarante O. Trujillo and Augustina “Tina” Trujillo; her husband: Maurice Gonzales Sr., son: Maurice Gonzales II; brothers: Gregorio Daniel Trujillo and Alonso Trujillo; Nephews: Marcos Trujillo and Ronald...

Charles "Chuck" Leroy Phelps

Charles "Chuck" Leroy Phelps

Jan 21, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Leroy Phelps, age 57, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2023. Chuck was born on January 12, 1966 to Charles Sr. and Judy Phelps of Springer, NM.

Chuck graduated from Springer High School in 1984. Chuck served in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He continued his education at New Mexico...

Warren Ray Chapman

Warren Ray Chapman

Jan 21, 2023

 

Warren R. Chapman, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Bernalillo, NM.

 

He was born April 11, 1941 in Sullivan, IN to Charles Clement and Mary Frances (Gamble) Chapman.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Brenda Rae Chapman; sister, Nancy A. (Chapman) Kraps; nephew, Keith Kraps; brother-in-law, Larry Banks.

 

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Donald Leonce Duran III

Donald Leonce Duran III

Jan 20, 2023

 

Donald Leonce Duran III, age 37, beloved father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023.  He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.  He was born December 05, 1985, in El Paso, Texas.

He will be missed dearly by family and friends.  Donald was a loving father, he was very funny, smart, musically talented,...

Monte Drew Mola

Monte Drew Mola

Jan 20, 2023

 

Monte Drew Mola, age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20th, 2023. He was born July 22nd, 1959, in Portland, Oregon. He married Linda on May 24th, 1986. They have two sons, Monte jr. and Garrett.

Monte was ambitious. He was the owner of a very successful plumbing company that he and Linda started from the ground up...

Sandra Marie Gutierrez

Sandra Marie Gutierrez

Jan 19, 2023

Sandra is survived by her mother, Connie Gutierrez, her brother Michael Gutierrez (Dorothy), and her sister, Jeanette Ortiz (Charlie). Her daughter, Vanessa Ramirez (Xavier Ramirez) and her six grandchildren, Bryan, Christina, Antonio, Jordan, and Brandie . She is also survived by her stepson, Danny Jr. (Carolina) and their son, Isaiah. 

Sandra had numerous nieces and nephews who she loved making memories...