Obituaries

John Edward Guzman

Nov 12, 2024

John Edward Guzman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 1, 1936, to Manuel Francisco Guzman and Jennie Chavez Guzman as the youngest of three sons. He married the love of his life, Helen McMahan, whom he...

Barbara (Berber) Roos Brennan

Nov 9, 2024

Barbara Roos Brennan was a beauty queen from Enid, Ok. The only child of Chanc T. and Mary Evelyn Roos. She was born in 1936 to Dust Bowl survivors who endured through grit and sheer determination. Mary and Chanc were slightly older when they had their beloved "Babs" and were intent on providing her with the best life they could.

Growing...

Brent Boyack

Nov 9, 2024

Brent Evans Boyack, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away after a short, serious illness on November 9, 2024, at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brent wasborn on June 10, 1940, in Provo, Utah to Harold Joshua and Dona Fay Evans Boyack.

Brent spent his childhood and growing up years in Provo where, as a teenager, he worked...

Laura Jean Williams

Nov 8, 2024

Laura Jean Bone Williams passed away on November 8, 2024. She was born the youngest of four children born to B.D. and Laura Bone, on August 19, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas. She was the proud valedictorian of her graduating class in 1952, and shortly thereafter, met Ben Williams of Maulden, Arkansas.

Laura and Ben married in 1953, and together had two...

Alfonso Martin Yanez

Nov 8, 2024

Alfonso Martin Yanez, age 85, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024. He is home now.

Martin was born May 20, 1939, in El Paso, Texas to Martin P. Yanez and Concha Yanez-Ornelas and was the oldest of three children. "Sonny", as Martin was affectionately known by his family, had a wonderful upbringing, spending time between...

James "Tom" McWilliams

Nov 6, 2024

James "Tom" McWilliams, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on November 6, 2024. Tom was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1938. He was number four of eleven children. He is preceded in death by his parents, one older brother, and one older sister. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara; four...

Sally Barillas

Nov 4, 2024

Sally Barillas, who was born on September 9, 1921 to Leopoldo and Maria Chavez in Cubero, NM, passed away on November 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carlos Barillas; sisters, Libby Griego, Erlinda Lucero, and Flora Chavez; and brothers, Arthur Chavez and Fred Chavez. She is survived by one brother, Benny Chavez; and many nieces...

Carol Ann Hjellming

Nov 4, 2024

Carol Ann Hjellming, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2024. She was born on June 7, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to James Edward Johnson and Margaret Lucile (Steil) Johnson. Raised on the north side of Chicago, she also lived in Williams Bay, Wisconsin; Cleveland, Ohio; Charlottesville, Virginia; Socorro, New Mexico; and Albuquerque.

Carol was known for...

Michael Archuleta

Nov 4, 2024

Michael Archuleta, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 69 years old.

Michael was born on October 19, 1955, in Reno, Nevada. He is predeceased by his loving parents Salvador and Amalia "Molly" Archuleta, and his Brother Arthur "Art" Archuleta. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jamie...

Charles E. Ahrens, Jr.

Nov 4, 2024

Ahrens Jr, Charles E

Charles (Chuck) Ahrens, age 82, a dedicated husband, father, and friend, passed away November 4th, 2024. Chuck was best known for his military and banking careers. He enjoyed reading, golfing, staying connected with people on Facebook, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. Chuck is survived by his wife Cindy Ahrens, his children Danielle Ahrens,...

George W. Treadwell

Nov 4, 2024

George W. Treadwell, 95, a resident of San Tan Valley, AZ passed away on November 4, 2024. He is survived by children, Paul E. Treadwell of Phoenix, AZ; Claudia M. Cooper of Bosque Farms, NM; Monica A. Treadwell of San Tan Valley, AZ; and Michael A. Treadwell (Peggy) of Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Rande L. (Zachary) Ortiz, and Dominic A....

Diane "Dee" Christmann

Nov 3, 2024

Diane "Dee" Marie Dietrich was born in Washington, D.C. on August 19th, 1949 to Jack and Darlene Dietrich. She had fond memories of going on weekend beach trips with her parents and visiting her boyfriend, Abe himself, in the Lincoln Memorial. 

The family moved to Albuquerque in 1955. It didn't take long to find her lifelong best friend, Grace Hutzel. Those...

Dong Zhang

Nov 3, 2024

Dong Sheng Zhang (1939 - 2024)

Dong Sheng Zhang, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 28, 1939, in Nanping, Fujian, China, he was the cherished son of Zhangxing Zhang and Guimen Young.

In 1961, Dong Sheng graduated from the Agricultural Mechanization University in Fujian, China, earning a...

John Mills Berry

Nov 3, 2024

John Mills Berry, 82, passed from this world at home surrounded by his wife and daughters on November 3, 2024. John was born December 2, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he spent his childhood. He attended The Citadel-the military college of South Carolina-graduating in 1963 and immediately joining the U.S. Air Force. During a 20-year career in the Air Force,...

Thomas Gonzales

Nov 2, 2024

Thomas Michael Gonzales passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2024, at the age of 54 in Albuquerque, NM. Born on February 18, 1970, in Hanford, CA, Thomas was a beloved son, brother, and uncle.

Having obtained an associate's degree, Thomas pursued a career as a Technician in the Electronics industry, where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and skill and...

Larry Aucin

Nov 2, 2024

Larry Aucin, 77, of Placitas, NM, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, after complications from a stroke. Larry was born on July 15, 1947, to Lawrence and Mary Aucin, in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Notre Dame in 1969, Larry served as a pilot in the USAF from 1970 to 1975 and in 1977 was hired by Delta Airlines...

Vera Gonzales

Nov 2, 2024

Vera Gonzales, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday November 2, 2024. 

Vera was born Wednesday September 29, 1943 to Isidoro and Carlota Paz. She married Clemente Gonzales Saturday June 4, 1960. Surviving Vera is her sister Judy Lucero and husband Gilbert, brother Junior Paz, daughters Regina Steplowski and husband Tom, Brenda Gonzales Rivera and husband Robert, son Bobby Wayne Gonzales,...

Charles Wille

Nov 1, 2024

Charles H. Wille born March 9, 1949, better known as Charlie to everyone, passed away after a short illness on Friday, November 1, 2024, with his children by his side.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judy.

He graduated from Sandia HS in 1967. He then enlisted in the Marine corps reserves from...

Mary Ann (Baker) Cox

Oct 31, 2024

Mary Ann (Baker) Cox, age 74, transitioned to her next life on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after succumbing to complications from an extended illness of unknown origin.

She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1950, was adopted soon thereafter by Jesse L. and Helen (Mayes) Baker, and raised in the copper mining town of Morenci, Arizona.

After high...

Sally Ann (Smith) Cavell

Oct 30, 2024

Sally Ann (Smith) Cavell passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico with close family by her side. After a lifetime of living with Type 1 Diabetes, Sally is finally at peace from her disease.

Sally was born on February 8, 1956 in Billings, Montana to Myrtle Jane (Harris) Smith and Chester Anthony Smith.

She attended Billings Senior High...