Obituaries

Mar 11, 2023

Andrea Marie Castañeda, 26, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born in Pasadena, CA on November 19, 1996, to Rito and Rosalinda Castañeda. Andrea graduated from Sandia High School and went on to receive an accreditation in Cosmetology from the State Board of the State of New Mexico. Andrea is survived by her...

Mar 11, 2023

Tito Trujillo (91) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico left his earthly estate on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Tito was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1931 in Taos, New Mexico to Juan Manuel Trujillo and Domitila Maria (Miera) Trujillo. Tito was united in marriage on Friday, July 1, 1949 in Taos, New Mexico to Carmen Sarah Cortes. They...

Mar 11, 2023

Juan D. Morales, 72, of El Paso, Texas went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  He is survived by his spouse, Carmen Morales, children; Evangelina Gonzalez and her husband Thomas D. Gonzalez, Veronica Ynclan, Tracy Morales, Genoveva Quintero and her husband Victor Quintero.

A Vietnam Veteran, Juan considered his service to his...

Mar 11, 2023

Gladys S. Platero, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home with the Lord at the age of 93, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home in Tóhajillee, N.M. She will be remembered by the Navajo Hymns she sang, her unconditional love for God and family, and her pristine weaving skills were like no other. Gladys is survived...

Mar 10, 2023

JoAnn/ Jody Jefferson Hunt of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Viola Jefferson. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hunt; and children, Cynthia Nicolini, Ernest Edward Danielson, Cheryl Kusy, Kelly Maness and John Danielson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jody loved her adoptive...

Mar 10, 2023

Bonnie Eddings, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many went home to Jesus on Friday, March 10, 2023 ending a lengthy battle with Dementia. Born Sunday, Dec 15,1940 as the 2nd oldest of Bob and Lorena Danby's 4 children, Bonnie grew up in Southern Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University in Secondary Education...

Mar 9, 2023

Charles W. Chavez passed peacefully from his home into life everlasting on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born on Sunday, March 4, 1928 in Albuquerque, NM to Juan and Natividad (Montoya) Chavez. He was raised in Albuquerque with his sister Olivia and brother Ernest and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1946. He enlisted into...

Mar 9, 2023

Beloved husband and father, Dallas E. Orndorff, age 52, of Rio Rancho passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He loved his family and friends with his whole, huge heart. His kids, Calvin and Libby, were his world and he was theirs. He and his wife, Sara, while uniquely independent in their own right, were devoted companions and...

Mar 8, 2023

Michael Hinton, 68, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Grieving the loss of this amazingly wonderful man are: his wife of 19 years, Renee Hinton; his children, Matthew (Sheilla) Hinton, Chelsea (Jeremy) Hoyt, and Ben (Katrice) Hinton; his brothers, Rick (Tammie) Hinton and...

Mar 8, 2023

Curtis Delough Hodge, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in his Albuquerque home. Curtis was born April 21, 1940, to Norris and Gladys Hodge in Marianna, Arkansas. He was a 1958 Benton High School graduate and proud Panther. His senior motto, "One of the Roving Kind," was well lived as Curtis was always on...

Mar 7, 2023

Mary Evelyn Stewart, 91, a life-long resident of Albuquerque died March 7, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara and husband Mike Fuge of Albuquerque and her grandchildren, Veronica and husband Dillion Gialouris, and Joy Lockwald; and her brothers Edward and wife Carol Yrisarri and Paul Yrisarri as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.  Mary was preceded...

Mar 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Vera Deane Maestas passed away from natural causes. She was 95 years old. Vera was born on Friday, November 25th, 1927, in Louisville, KY. While she was a young girl, her family moved across the Ohio River to Jeffersonville, IN where she stayed until she graduated from Jeffersonville High School in 1945. She went on...

Mar 7, 2023

Donna McNease, 68, beloved wife, mother and grammy, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She entered this world on Monday, May 10, 1954 in San Angelo, TX, born to Donald Ray Baker and Ruby Juanita Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Rodney McNease; daughters Sandra Stewart and Alexandra McNease; son-in-law,...

Mar 7, 2023

Joann was born at home on the family farm in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, to Ted and Dora (Haugen) Kunick, the youngest of three girls. Her earthly journey ended on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 with her family present. In 1950 she graduated from high school, got married, and moved to Lewistown, MT where the three girls...

Mar 7, 2023

Michael David Aragon, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Michael was known for serving his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years. Michael was an Engineering Equipment Operator and served two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca and his children Veronica, Vincent and Adelena;...

Mar 7, 2023

Benjamin Medina, 83, beloved father and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He entered this world on Sunday, October 22, 1939, in Embudo, NM, born to Benjamin and Bertha Medina. Benny loved animals, especially horses and cows. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Benny was an over the road truck driver and earned...

Mar 6, 2023

Harold Jack Willman passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at the age of 78, always known as Jack. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Heidi; and his pal Simba. He is survived by his children, Deanna Bishop and Georgianna Willman; and grandchildren, Crystal, Amanda, Matthew, Alexis, Ella and Joseph who he adored and was...

Mar 6, 2023

Paul F. Boyer, 78, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, March 6, 2023. He entered this world on Saturday, May 6, 1944 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Wanetta Gee and Rueben Lee Boyer. He is survived by his sister, Diana and husband Paul Beck...

Mar 6, 2023

Patsy Maelynn Bean Elliott (Pat, Patty), a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023, after a long illness. Patsy was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma to parents, Dow Bean and Inez Abernathy Bean. She attended schools in Oklahoma and Kansas, including the University of Wichita. Patsy moved to Albuquerque as a young woman and briefly worked...

Mar 5, 2023

Theresa Eileen Kaehr, our much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, at the age of 70 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a brave, 2-year struggle with brain cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Jim; her mother, Alice; her children, Tosha and Bryan, and their spouses Greg and Sarah; her grandchildren, Crosby...