Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Cortez was received into the arms of Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59, on June 29, 2022 with her family by her side.

Sandra is survived by her beloved husband of 31 ½ years, Hector Cortez of Corrales, NM; sons, Diego Cortez, Marcos Cortez, and Ivan Cortez (Ancelma) of Corrales,...

Jun 29, 2022

Jun 29, 2022

Thomas Lee Fisher passed away Wednesday, June, 29, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was 88 years of age.  He was born January, 23, 1934 in Portales, New Mexico, to Willie Perl Fisher and Emma Evelyn Fisher (Edwards), who preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  He is survived by...

Jun 27, 2022

New Mexico sadly lost an esteemed community leader and Chicano activist on June 27, 2022. Dr. Jose Armas dedicated his life to community activism and reform. He was a leader in the 1969 landmark case Serna v Portales, the legal precedent for bilingual education programs in place today. Dr. Armas founded De Colores, one of the first Chicano publishing houses...

Jun 26, 2022

Carolyn Lee Kidd passed away on June 26, 2022 peacefully in her home with family watching over her. Carolyn would say that she lived a blessed life with devoted friends and family. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina. Her family relocated to Wellington, Kansas where she spent her childhood years. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and began her...

Jun 25, 2022

Alvin “Al” C. Tull, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 2, 1945 to Andrew and Bonnie Tull in Albuquerque, NM.   He graduated from Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, NM in 1963. He went on to attend the University of Seattle from 1967 to 1969 and the University of New Mexico...

Jun 25, 2022

Dustin Cunningham passed away on June 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 47.

Dustin is survived by his wife, Nadine Cunningham; and children, Valen Cunningham and Emma Cunningham. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thea Lynch; brother, Ryan Cunningham; grandmother, Hope Lynch; and grandfather, John Lynch.

Dustin was born on October 5, 1974, in Albuquerque,...

Jun 24, 2022

Samuel James Sanchez

Age 63, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 4, 1959, to Emiliano and Sarah Sanchez.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Emiliano Sanchez and his brother, Alex Sanchez.

 

Samuel is survived by wife, Anna Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; his mother, Sarah Sanchez; his sons, Gabriel...

Jun 23, 2022

Henry Ora Hoggatt Jr. passed from this life on June 23, 2022 following a brief but difficult encounter with cancer. He will be missed my many.

 

He is survived by his three children, Bill Hoggatt (Karen) of Albuquerque, and grandchildren Olivia and Aidan, Tim Hoggatt (Kimberly) of Georgetown Texas, and grandchildren Michaela,  Sean, and Will, and Becky Hoggatt-Dandade (Tushar)...

Jun 22, 2022

Frances Mary Arellano passed away June 22, 2022 in Bosque Farms, NM at the age of 93. Frances was born to Amadeo Martinez and Margarita Herrera on September 4, 1928, in Chamisal, New Mexico.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; Amadeo Martinez, Margarita Herrera; sister(s), Soleme Cordova, Julia Leyba, Flora Gonzalez, Mariquita Ortega; brother, Victoranio Martinez; spouse,...

Jun 22, 2022

Ann Marie was born on November 19th, 1964 in Spokane Washington to parents Nadine and Jerry Allen. Being a child of an Air Force family she moved 8 time living in Spokane WA, Dayton OH, Chelmsford, MA, Montgomery, AL, Washington, D.C, Albuquerque, and Redlands, CA and back to ABQ. She enjoyed ice skating, ballet, piano, Girl Scouts, and art. She...

Jun 21, 2022

Jun 21, 2022

Jose D. Chavez, born July 26, 1945 died June 21, 2022. He was preceded by his parents, Eudoro Chavez and Adelina Chavez; brothers: Frank Chavez, Clovis Chavez, Juan Chavez, Henry Chavez, Johnny Chavez; sisters: Rebecca Martinez, Fedelina Florez, Candy Gonzalez; niece, Ultima Padilla and husband Fabian Padilla. He is survived by sisters Maria A. Chavez and Anita L. Baca; numerous...

Jun 21, 2022

RICHARD “DICK” BENJAMIN ZERBE

JANUARY 12, 1934 – JUNE 21, 2022

Richard Zerbe, 88, devoted and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather went home at 2:20 a.m. on June 21, 2022.  While his family grieves the loss of his presence here, they rejoice that he is now and for eternity worshiping at the feet of his Lord and Savior,...

Jun 21, 2022

Brian T. Varno

On June 21, 2022, Brian lost his courageous battle against Leukemia. He continued to fight until the end. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 19, 1961, to Leroy and Vernelle Varno. He was the fifth child of six wonderful siblings.

Brian was an avid Minnesota Viking’s fan; he was a car enthusiast with a Dodge...

Jun 20, 2022

Mrs. Martha O. Brads passed suddenly on June 20th, 2022, after a fall, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 91 years old.

 

Martha is survived by her daughter Lydia Arite and her husband Joseph of Seboyta, New Mexico, son Andrew V. Brads and his wife Heather of Belen, NM, daughter Estelle Brads of Colorado Springs, Colorado,...

Jun 20, 2022

James “Jim” Harmon Wagman passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 72.

James is survived by his son, Daryl Wagman of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Megan Bull of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Daisy Bull of Albuquerque, NM; and sisters, Cindy Brojanic of Redington Beach, FL and Susan Diethman of Friendship, WI. He is preceded in...

Jun 20, 2022

Prisca Obiagaeriaku Duru Jawona went to be with the Lord at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA on Monday 20th June 2022. Prisca was born on February 13th, 1967, in Kumba Cameroon to her late parents Joseph and Theresa Mbaegbu Duru of Umudim Nkume Njaba L.G.A, Imo State Nigeria. Prisca excelled in everything she did growing up...

Jun 20, 2022

Juanita celebrated her 85th birthday this month, enjoying a birthday-sprinkled donut.

 

Twelve days later, at 3.30 am, she celebrated her deliverance to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ when her spirit departed her body to be with Him "in paradise".

 

Juanita had a very diverse and unusual life.

 

She was orphaned at three years of age, when...

Jun 19, 2022

Nazario “Naz” Sandoval, age 62, after a courageous battle with cancer passed away on Sunday, June, 19, 2022. His loving family was by his side, throughout his last days on this earth.   He was preceded in death by his father, Benny Sandoval; brother, Joe Sandoval; father-in-law, Marcos Salazar; and mother-in-law, Adelina Salazar.   Nazario is survived by his wife...