Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Michael Jacob Urioste III July 23, 1998 - February 11, 2023

Michael was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and amazing friend. Michael was a talented athlete who excelled in Motocross, Martial Arts, and loved playing basketball. Michael was an avid sports fanatic. He loved watching the Las Vegas Raiders football team,...

Feb 11, 2023

Joyce Benge, age 89, a native of New Mexico, died on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Leland Benge and Keith Benge; with his wife, Carol. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Leotta and Oscar Fryar. Joyce always enjoyed cooking, gardening, and creating craft items. She received awards both in Roswell and in...

Feb 11, 2023

Carmen (Carmelita) Montenegro passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born on Friday, Sept 11, 1931, she was a loving, dedicated and caring mother and was a faithful Catholic and devoted her life to caring for and supporting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren through the many passions and difficulties throughout their lives. She was preceded...

Feb 11, 2023

Beverly Jankowski, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Beverly was born to parents, Stanley and Bernice Wysocke, on January 5th, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. Her last few years were spent at Watermark at Cherry Hills in Albuquerque, where she enjoyed mealtimes, arts and crafts, yoga, and happy hours with friends and was always loved and...

Feb 10, 2023

Lt. Col., Aaron B. Loggins Sr. Aaron B. Loggins Sr., "Buck" retired USAF Lt. Col., age 91, died Friday, February 10, 2023. Aaron was born Monday, January 11, 1932. He enlisted in the U.S. Airforce prior to his acceptance and graduation of USMA. He later retired from KAFB and started a new career, with a Ph.D., as an instructor...

Feb 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Grabill, passed away at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 85. Bob was born on May 27, 1937 in Heppner, Oregon to Robert and Reba Grabill. He graduated from Heppner High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He later moved to Pendleton, Oregon where he worked for United...

Feb 10, 2023

Donald Wayne Kersting, 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023. Don was born in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, July 8, 1933. He lived a long and rich life in Colorado and eventually moved with his family to Albuquerque, NM. Don is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sally Kersting; oldest child,...

Feb 10, 2023

George Roberts was called to his Heavenly home on February 10, 2023. He was born in Roseville, MI to E.P. and Nettie Roberts on December 2, 1929. He was one of five siblings: Maxine, Gene, Kenneth, and Oris, who is his surviving sibling.

George moved from MI at a young age and lived most of his life...

Feb 9, 2023

James Allen Stout of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa, son of the late John and Della Stout. James attended Iowa State University, and went on to receive his degree in business administration from the University of Iowa. He married Sally A. Stout on August...

Feb 9, 2023

Wanger, William E (Bill) born Friday, December 6, 1940, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Bill was born in Hibbing, Minnesota and at 18 years old, after graduation from Wadena High School in Minnesota, he entered the military in the Army and was stationed at KAFB where he met Ann (Annie, Andie, Andalecia ) ...

Feb 9, 2023

Timmie Kovaschetz, 70, beloved Grandfather, Father, Husband, Son, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 9, 2023. He entered this world on September 6, 1952 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Harry and Mary Kovaschetz. He is survived by his grandson Joseph Davis; grandson Mathrew Long; wife Joanne Kovaschetz; father Harry Kovaschetz; mother Mary Kovaschetz; daughters...

Feb 8, 2023

Martin Schmitz passed into eternal light on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at the age of 82. He was a protector, a wit, and a sage; lover of woods, birds, rivers, and streams; craftsman, teacher, music and literary enthusiast, man of faith, ally, and, most notably, chivalrous husband, devoted father, and paragon of grandfathers.

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Feb 8, 2023

It is with great sadness, love and respect the family of Diego Frank Garcia Urban, age 20, announce his passing into his eternal resting place with the Lord God on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Diego was born on Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lorenzo Lopez and...

Feb 8, 2023

Dawn Elizabeth Ortega (Rader), age 76, passed away on February 8, 2023. Dawn was born on December 24, 1946 in Alameda, California.

She was the daughter of a Naval Aviator from California and a Chorus Line Dancer from New York, and was the youngest of three children. Dawn and her family moved to Oahu, Hawaii shortly after...

Feb 8, 2023

Eileen Czarnecki (nee Grace) of Ruidoso, New Mexico (formerly of Cranford, New Jersey) passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Loving mother of Jeffry Czarnecki and his partner, Colleen Torpie, and Suzanne Weber and her husband, Richard. Cherished grandmother of Jacob Patrick Weber, Jack Jeffry Czarnecki, Thomas Edward Weber, Julia Grace Czarnecki, and Kate Susan Czarnecki. She was predeceased...

Feb 7, 2023

Our cherished father, Ronald Carol Lipka, 88, passed away on February 7, 2023. He was born to Oscar and Norma Lipka with a trumpet in his hand on August 18, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH. After graduating from Hughes HS, Ron served with the US Army 30th Field Band in Germany. He then attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of...

Feb 7, 2023

Alice Guzman, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Alice was born in 1936 in North Dakota to Clarence and Helen. Alice grew up in Bowbells and had many fond memories of canoeing in Canada with the girl scouts and playing a variety of instruments in marching band. She completed her bachelor's degree...

Feb 7, 2023

Rabiah Anila Ahmed passed peacefully on February 7, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana. Rabiah was raised in Carlsbad, NM and graduated from Carlsbad High School. She went on to attend New Mexico State University in Las Cruces and eventually received her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Grand Canyon University. She was...

Feb 6, 2023

Daniel John Paul Arellano was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Daniel Arellano Sr. and Josephine Valerio on Saturday, November 8, 1947. Daniel had five children: Dante, Ciara, Royale, Danielle, and Damian. In addition, his three sons-in-law, Robert Iverson, Johann Jareño, and Matthew Moralez. His grandchildren include Benjamin, Aaric, Isabella, Aaron, and Isla. He was the oldest of eight and...

Feb 6, 2023

Michael Lloyd Barton, 65, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was called to his next adventure on February 6, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1957 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Walter Lloyd and Martha Bladen Barton. Michael was preceded in death by his father; niece, Nicki; and nephew, Dustin. He is survived by his mother, Martha Barton of Madison, Indiana;...