Obituaries

Feb 16, 2023

Virginia Aragon, 87, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She entered this world on Monday, November 25, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA, born to Jack and Mary Macias.

Virginia raised three children and was an excellent homemaker. She was a pianist and could...

Feb 16, 2023

Beverly Ann (Helm) Hendrix went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Beverly was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on Thursday, February 24, 1938. She attended and graduated high school in Albuquerque, NM. On Saturday, April 11, 1959 she married John C. Hendrix. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John....

Feb 15, 2023

Julio "Jules" Webb Longoria, Jr., age 94, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Cuero, TX on Wednesday, July 11, 1928, to the late Julio and Heladia Longoria. He was married to his soulmate, Ida Reyna Longoria, for 64 years. He is preceded in death...

Feb 15, 2023

Nan C. Hamner, 80, joined Jay and the angels on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born Wednesday, December 30, 1942, to Ray and Alberta Corkran. She grew up in Albuquerque, attending Jefferson Junior High, Highland High School, and the University of New Mexico.

Shortly after graduating from UNM she began her teaching career, first at Navajo...

Feb 15, 2023

James Robert Howell of Albuquerque, NM passed away at age 78 on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A lifelong patriot, Jim began his decorated 27-year Naval career by enlisting on his 18th birthday. In his career, Jim was most proud to be a "Mustang," having left service as an enlisted sailor to pursue education before returning to the...

Feb 14, 2023

Tami Kay McKenna, age 64, of New Mexico, formerly of Pocahontas, IA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Tami Kay McKenna was born Monday, December 15, 1958, to Richard and Katherine (Peterson) McKenna. Tami attended grade school in Livermore, then graduated from Sac City High School in 1977. Following graduation, she worked...

Feb 14, 2023

Hector Sotelo-Muñoz (67), beloved father, son, spouse, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He entered this world on Tuesday, March 22, 1955 in El Alamo Chihuahua MX. Born to Reyes Sotelo and Socorro Munoz. He is survived by his daughters; Dalila, Ada Elika Sotelo and Lynette Vega; grandchildren...

Feb 14, 2023

Don is survived by his wife Sally, his children, his grandchildren, and friends.  Don was active in local business since the early 1960's. . May God bless you. Family is planning on having a private service.

Feb 14, 2023

Surrounded by family love, our beloved Marian broke her Earthly bonds to be embraced by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was diligent in a six-year struggle with AL Amyloidosis, only to be overtaken by a brief, unrelated illness. She can finally rest. She was born in Ishpeming, Michigan to Douglas and Dorothy...

Feb 13, 2023

Sally Ann Stout of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of the late Leo and Margaret page. Sally attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1960 with a degree in General Science with a certificate in dental hygiene. She married James Stout on August 20, 1960, whom...

Feb 13, 2023

Geoffrey Gordon passed peacefully at home on Monday, February 13, 2023. A most amazing man. A man of great intelligence and great heart. To Geof the world was a playground and from a very young age he made it his own. His antics as a kid growing up in Arizona and Massachusetts are too numerous to list. He enrolled...

Feb 13, 2023

USAF Lt. Col. (retired) Robert (Bob) Wood, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, in his home in Albuquerque. He was born August 9, 1929 in Wheaton, Illinois. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1951, he joined the USAF where he met Phyllis (deceased), and Air Force nurse, and his wife of 38 years....

Feb 13, 2023

Evangeline Kosinski, 92, beloved grandmother, spouse, daughter, mother, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, February 13, 2023. She entered this world on Thursday, December 4, 1930 in Las Vegas, NM, born to Pete and Isabelle Rivera. she is survived by her granddaughters, Erica Whitaker and Amber Whitaker; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Chavez and Aubreigh Thomas;...

Feb 13, 2023

Ramon (Ray) Rivera was born to Rose and Matthew Rivera, September 20, 1936 in New York City, NY. Ramon was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred, Victor, Rudolph, and Matthew. He is survived by his wife, Norma Rivera; and his two sons, Ron of Albuquerque, NM, and Dennis (Karen) of Rio Rancho, NM. After graduating from Bethlehem High...

Feb 13, 2023

Claude Wylie passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1937, in Gallup, NM, to Claude Sr. and Virginia Wylie. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1942 and this became his permanent place of residence. Claude graduated from Highland High School in 1955 and he received a...

Feb 13, 2023

Sunday, August 18, 1929 - Monday, February 13, 2023 It is with a heavy heart that the family of Sherwin Mellins, M.D. announce the passing of their beloved husband and father on Monday, February 13, 2023. In 1989, Sherwin, the Medical Director of the CT State Dept. of Mental Retardation, retired. Sherwin and Terri relocated to Albuquerque...

Feb 13, 2023

Thomas Roback, 84, of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was surrounded bedside by his loving family. Tom was born on December 16, 1938 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Robert and Delia Roback. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald and Donald Roback. Tom was a proud veteran of...

Feb 12, 2023

BIOGRAPHY FOR LATE Eviter Hiack Ngondihiack Eviter was born on October 28th, 1992 to Madam Agnes Itale Nwalipenja and Mr. Roger Hiack in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon. She grew up in her maternal village of Bongongo 1, Buea, Douala and Kumba where she attended primary school through university where she earned a degree in Management. Professional life...

Feb 12, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley Whitehead (91), went to her forever home in heaven on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She fought a very long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. The disease robbed her of her memory, but thankfully it didn't take her sweet spirit, smile, and ability to show love to those around her. Shirley was born...

Feb 12, 2023

John M. Craig, 64, beloved husband and father, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was a resident of Bosque Farms, NM for the past 33 years, serving in a variety of community roles such as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, President of Yucca Little League, and Chief Umpire of District 5...