Obituaries

Mar 19, 2023

Paula Hesler, 90, a long time resident of Los Lunas, NM, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. She is survived by her loving daughter, Claudette Gentry and her husband Jeff of Gallup, NM; her grandchildren, Keith T. Gentry, Nicole R. Bradshaw, her husband Justin of Bosque Farms, and their children, Christopher, Joshua, and Andrew. Paula was preceded in death by...

Mar 19, 2023

Onetia Jean Leonard of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after several years of declining health.

Jean, age 91, was born Thursday, February 4, 1932 in Hollywood, CA to David Otis and Onetia May Kelley. She graduated from high school in Lexington, KY and attended Abilene Christian College for...

Mar 18, 2023

Sandra Gay Richardson, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, after living a life full of love and generosity. Sandra is predeceased by her mother, Gladys L. Richardson; and father, Rich 'EW' Richardson. She is survived by her children through marriage to Michael J. Lucero, Brennan Michael Lucero and Vanessa Suzanne Lucero; daughter-in-law,...

Mar 18, 2023

William A. Dunbar passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Bill Dunbar; and his sister, Mary Helen Rojas. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Terry Dunbar (Navarrete); his sisters, Eleanor Orton and Antoinette (Vicente Silva) Silva-Dunbar; his children, Leslie (Jeffery Sallade) Dunbar, William...

Mar 18, 2023

George Lovato Sr., beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death and is reunited with his lovely wife of 69 years, Marjorie. George is survived by his daughter, Carole "Joanie" Simon and husband Jay; his son, George Lovato Jr. and his wife, Gale; grandsons, Jordan Simon, Sean Ramirez...

Mar 18, 2023

Nelda Lee Miller Smith Baldwin, 82, who called Canyon Lake, Texas, home for the last 20 years, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Earl Baldwin. Nelda was an only child born to Norvill Lee Miller and Opal Lee Thompson on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1940. She is survived...

Mar 18, 2023

John R. Taylor (43) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023. JT "Hitman" was known for his love of riding his motorcycle which led to some great adventures with his brothers. He had an infectious smile and was always there when you needed him. He was a proud Marine, a father, a son and most importantly...

Mar 17, 2023

Robert Harold Neill set sail on the unknown sea of the afterlife on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born on Sunday, February 9, 1930, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Rosemary and William Neill and considered himself to be a lifelong "Jersey Boy." Bob delighted in saying he began his education at a one-room schoolhouse in Lyndhurst,...

Mar 16, 2023

Ronald B. Maestas, 73, beloved father and grandfather was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ron was born in 1949 in Albuquerque, NM, to Ralph and Lucy Maestas. He was a direct descendant (5th generation) of Martinez Town founders. Ron retired from the City of Albuquerque and was a proud board member of...

Mar 16, 2023

Richard Alan Bauling passed away suddenly, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, after a two-year struggle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis (heart disease). Surviving him are his loving family: sons, Riley (Leah) and granddaughter, Stella; and Zach (Katherine) and granddaughter, Beatrice; sisters, Barbara Reeback (Del Packwood) and Ronni Roper (Tom); nephew, Adam Reeback; nieces, Meredith Reeback, and Tracy and Stephanie...

Mar 16, 2023

Michelle McBride, 56. Our beloved spouse, mother, daughter, sister, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Phillip McBride; and two sons, Seth McBride and Spencer McBride; and two daughters, Sydney McBride and Steel McBride; and sisters, Ellen Chavez, Melissa Liddell; and father, Raymond Ziefel....

Mar 16, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 101. She was born in 1921 in Rogersville, Tennessee. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy. They were married for 77 years. After retirement they enjoyed camping and traveling...

Mar 15, 2023

Sr. Luis Pedro Olay Perez nació el martes, 29 de junio de 1936 en Monterrey, Nuevo León, México y falleció el miércoles, 15 de marzo de 2023. Graduado del IPN como Contador Público en 1971 y más tarde obtuvo una maestría en Comunicación por UPICSA (IPN). Además de ejercer su profesión en compañías como AHMSA y GM, fue locutor...

Mar 14, 2023

Tomomi Surran, 52, born in Akita, Japan, passed away suddenly at her home in the village of Los Lunas on 14 March 2023. She is survived by her husband, Justin; her two children, Alicia and Jesse; her parents, Katsuro and Miyoko Sato; her brother, Masaru; and her parents-in-law, Robert and Linda Surran. Tomomi lived life to the fullest and...

Mar 14, 2023

Tristan Isaacs, 33, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born April 30, 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has joined our Lord in Heaven, reunited with beloved family and friends who preceded him.

Tristan, who was driven in life, obtained his CDL license and was employed with US Foods. His dedication to his profession reflected...

Mar 14, 2023

Edmund "Uncle Ed" Mata, 68, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He entered this world on Thursday, February 17, 1955, in Mosquero, NM, born to Ermenio and Corina Mata. Ed retired from Bernalillo County where he worked as maintenance at the District Courthouse. Ed loved going back home to...

Mar 13, 2023

Effie Marie Fresquez Chavez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt was born in Picacho, NM on Friday, June 28, 1935. She was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was the daughter of Porfirio Fresquez and Maria Sedillo Fresquez.

Known to most as Grandma Honey, Effie is...

Mar 13, 2023

Daniel Rushing, 76, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, March 13, 2023. He entered this world on Friday, January 24, 1947 in Richmond, CA, born to Deforest and Margaret Rushing. He is survived by his daughter, Mariah Gray and husband Doug; son, Michael Rushing; sister, Pamela Cummings;...

Mar 12, 2023

Marlene Platero a beloved mother, and grandmother, went home with the Lord at the age of 66, on Sunday, March 12,2023, she will be remembered by her unconditional love for God and family. Marlene is survived by her longtime partner, Robert Bobby Apachito Sr.; and her 5 children, Vallene Apachito, Patricia Castrellon and husband, David Castrellon, Robert...

Mar 12, 2023

Lorella Lovato was born in Bernalillo NM on Friday, November 8, 1935 and lived her adult life in Algodones NM. She was called home to our Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Lorella was preceded in death by her husband, Benino (Bennie) Lovato; parents, Santiago and Maria Armijo; grandsons, Jonathan Trujillo, and Eric Debroisse; siblings, Jimmy, Frank and Annie....