Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Fred M. Sandoval Jr. passed away on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.

Fred was born February 3rd, 1923 to Fred Sandoval Sr. and Ofelia T. Sandoval near Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by five children, Dr. L. Victor Sandoval (Mary), Las Cruces, NM; Mark E. Sandoval, Bismarck, ND; Philip F. Sandoval (Martha). Billings, MT;...

Jan 30, 2023

William "Bill" Sapien, 86, a long-time resident of Bernalillo, Sandoval County, New Mexico passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Bill endured 3 ½ years of dialysis treatment three times every week with grace, optimism and a strength admired by his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Miranda Rivera Sapien; his three sons,...

Jan 30, 2023

Paul L. (Lew) Chesley, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 91. He is survived by his spouse, Joyce Fern Chesley, of Albuquerque. His children are: daughter, Diane Chesley Youngblood and husband, David, of Atoka, Oklahoma, and their sons, Bradley and fiancé, Allison Nordberg, of Washington, D.C. and Zach...

Jan 30, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Manuel R. Gonzales, Jr. He was called to his heavenly home on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 62. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Manual R. Gonzales, Sr.; and his sister, Victoria Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Yolanda;...

Jan 29, 2023

Kathy McFarland Arnold was born in Eagletown, Oklahoma on Tuesday, December 3, 1935 and moved to New Mexico with her family in the late 1940's. Kathy graduated from Gallup High School in 1954. Following graduation, Kathy enrolled in University of New Mexico and became a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority at UNM, where she formed many life-long friendships....

Jan 29, 2023

Margarito Adonice Silva (Nie Archuleta), age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on October 6, 1943, to Trinidad B. Silva and Delfina Lucero Silva in El Rito, New Mexico. After graduating from Fruita Monument High School in 1960, He went on to join...

Jan 28, 2023

Kathy McDaniel, 61, beloved spouse, daughter, sister, aunt, stepmother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She entered this world on March 31, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Lowell and Darlene (Sealey) Evans. She is survived by her spouse, J.R. McDaniel; mother, Darlene Evans; brother, Douglas Evans; sister-in-law, Lynette Evans; nephews,...

Jan 28, 2023

Lotario D. Ortega, our dear father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He celebrated his 100th birthday in August 2022 with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lotario Ortega and Lucy Ortega; his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Smalley Ortega; infant son, John; son, Lotario E....

Jan 27, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Josey "Anne", of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home, in the care of her children, on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 90. Born at the height of the Great Depression and on the edge of the Dust Bowl near Raton, NM to Patrick and Bertha (McDonald) Berry, Anne quickly learned the security of...

Jan 26, 2023

Derek James Cordova, age 29, beloved son, brother, grandson, and fiancé passed away on Thursday, January 26th, 2023, at the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho. Derek was born on April 30th, 1993, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, born to Marvin Cordova Sr. and Marie Trujillo. Derek was a 2011 graduate of Mora High School and had earned...

Jan 26, 2023

Meredith Berger (known as Mike), 88, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Cousin, was called to his eternal resting place on January 26, 2023. He entered this world on February 11, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, born to Sam and Anna Berger. He is survived by his wife Sally Berger; daughter Amy Berger-Martinez; daughter Faith Phillips (Ron); grand daughters' Maddie...

Jan 25, 2023

Bonnie Bess Griffin, age 101 died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born in Petosi, Texas and later moved to Albuquerque after her marriage to Woodrow Clevenger. Some years after Woody's death, she married Pete Griffin and lived for 13 years in Warren, Oregon until his passing. She moved to San Antonio, Texas to...

Jan 25, 2023

Beckie Ann Garrett, age 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25th, 2023, after battling numerous health issues for the last several years. Beckie was born to Norma and Lamont Haynes on October 3, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina. After a short stay in Greenville, Beckie and family moved to Springfield, Illinois...

Jan 25, 2023

Carson Michael Herrington of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 35. Carson is survived by his parents, Rodney, and Denise of Albuquerque; his brothers, Ryan Herrington and wife Shari, Jordan Herrington and wife Jennifer, and Colin Herrington and wife Rachael, and his sister, Lindsay (Herrington) Cabbage and husband, Paul Cabbage....

Jan 24, 2023

Marta Szucs, age 66, beloved daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and sister, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She entered this world on September 13, 1956, in Morocco, North Africa, born to Secundino and Grace Baldonado. She is survived by her husband, Michael Szucs; daughter, Stephanie Roth; son, David Szucs;...

Jan 24, 2023

John Roy Kirkpatrick, husband, father, grandfather, forester, and good friend to many passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Bellingham, Washington on Saturday, April 18, 1942, to Dahl and Charletta (Hoover) Kirkpatrick. His family moved to Albuquerque in 1950;...

Jan 24, 2023

Donna Dora Allison, age 80 went to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She is survived by daughter, Theresa Lynne Allison; sons, Anthony and Thomas (Alison); grandson, Bradley Graham; brother, James Lunardi of Boston, MA.; cousin, Charlotte Morrison of Pittsburg, PA.; god-grandson, Aaron Boyer and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jan 24, 2023

Dottie Leopold Hooks passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Beehive Homes of Four Hills, Albuquerque, N.M., after a brief illness. She would have turned 89 on Feb. 11. She was an Albuquerque resident since the mid-1990s and also lived in Albuquerque from 1972 to 1978. She and her husband, Lawrence E. (Larry) Hooks, who predeceased her in...

Jan 23, 2023

Vernon Orval Easley was born on Saturday, December 29, 1923, and passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born on his family's farm in Portales, New Mexico, to parents Simon Peter Easley and Sarah Elizabeth (Daniel) Easley. He was the youngest of five siblings. In 1943, during his first year of college in Portales, he volunteered...

Jan 23, 2023

Reynaldo V. Saenz, PH.D., RPh, born on September 29, 1940, left to join the Lord suddenly on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was preceded by his parents, Lucio and Maria Vela Saenz of Pharr, Texas. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ramiro Saenz of McLean, VA, and one sister, Hermelinda Saenz of Pharr, (McAllen) Texas. He...