Obituaries

Laurencia Williams

Jan 31, 2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Laurencia Williams, a woman whose unwavering love, extraordinary kindness, incredible humility, infectious humor, and remarkable resilience shaped the lives of everyone she met. Laurencia passed away suddenly in her home on January 31st, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family and friends.

Born into poverty in Mexico, Laurencia's...

Ernesto Diego Duran

Jan 31, 2025

Ernesto Diego Duran (aka, Ernest Abeyta Duran) went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025. He is survived by Elena, his beloved wife of 77 years; daughters, Virginia Duran Ginn (companion, Mark Myers) and Frances Williams (Osie); grandchildren, Ginia Fraser (Kyle), Philip Alarcon (Chantell), Vanessa Williams (Dontory); great-grandchildren, Preston, Abel, Jude, Emma, Charlie, Everly, and Romey; sister,...

Oletha "Lea" Scott

Jan 30, 2025

Our world drastically changed on January 30, 2025 when our mom, Oletha "Lea" Scott passed away after a brief illness. Mom, the family introvert, quietly accomplished more in life than she realized. Her life began in Oklahoma on May 28, 1934. Her family moved to the Las Cruces, NM area when she was a child. It was in Las Cruces...

Paul Vigil

Jan 30, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Paul Vigil, on January 30, 2025. Born on June 13, 1936, Paul led a full and fulfilling life as a devout Catholic and a man well respected in his family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of many years,...

Dianne Whitworth

Jan 29, 2025

Dianne Gale Whitworth

12/7/1944- 1/29/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Gale Whitworth, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Dianne was a skilled seamstress and a beloved singer, who was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29,2025 at the age of 80.

Born on Thursday, December 7, 1944...

Eugenio Baldonado

Jan 28, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Eugene 'Baldy' Baldonado on January 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Gene was born in November 1941 to Lorenzo and Josefita Herrera. He graduated from Valley High School in 1960.

Eugene joined the US Army in 1960 leaving the service as a sergeant in 1963. Gene joined the Albuquerque...

Glen L. Fillmore

Jan 28, 2025

Glen L. Fillmore

Glen L. Fillmore, 98 years old, our family's rock, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Glen was known for his infectious smile, happy heart, generosity and love for his God.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Fillmore. He survived by his daughter, Kathryn Vernooy, and son, Dennis Fillmore (Anna Mae); his grandchildren, Dawn Vernooy, Daniel...

Dolly (Dolores) Griego

Jan 28, 2025

Dolly Griego, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, with her husband by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and those she cherished most.

She is survived by her loving husband, Domingo, and her children: Renee, Anita, Helen, John, Joseph, and Mike. Dolores was also blessed with numerous...

Johanna James

Jan 28, 2025

Johanna "John" James, 94, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Johanna was born in Denver, Colorado to John B. James Sr. and Margaret James on May 29, 1930.

After serving in the Army during the Korean War, Johanna went on to work as an electrical engineer for Sandia National Laboratories. Upon retirement, Johanna spent time building computers, learning the...

Dr. John Drayer

Jan 28, 2025

Dr. John Drayer was born on December 6, 1932, and passed from this life on January 28, 2025 at the Beehive Assisted Living Home in Bosque Farms, NM. Born and raised on a farm near Doland, South Dakota, John attended a one-room school house until it's closure, after which he attended school in Doland. Upon graduation from high school he...

Fred Matteucci

Jan 27, 2025

Ferdinand "Fred" John Matteucci, 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona surrounded by his family. Fred, or "Fast Freddy" as he was affectionately known, was born on January 16th, 1931, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to John and Teresa Matteucci.

Fred was a proud son of Italian-American immigrants and a native of Albuquerque. He...

Barbara Bowman Marshall

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara Bowman Marshall, 87, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in the comfort of her loving family. Born on January 6, 1938, in Dubach, LA, she met and married her husband, Billy Marshall, 68 years ago in Magnolia, Arkansas. As the foundation of our family, she was admired as a loving mother of four children, grandmother of nine, and...

Winford Edwin Mauldin

Jan 26, 2025

Winford Edwin "Ed" Mauldin, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 23 1938 to January 26, 2025, age 86. Ed was a beloved husband and father. He is preceded in death by his wife Sheryl and he is survived by his four children Derek, Jeff (wife Teri), Michael (wife Julie), and Katie (fiance Daniel), seven grandchildren; Jared (wife Sara), Clayton (wife Megan),...

Emily Padon

Jan 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Padon, aged 73, on January 26, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Emily was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, known for her unwavering kindness, loyalty, and hard work. She dedicated her life to her family and her faith in God, leaving a lasting legacy not only with...

Anh Duong

Jan 26, 2025

Janice Rood

Jan 25, 2025

Janice Rood was born on March 9, 1938. She follow her husband into heaven on January 25, 2025 at the age of 86.

She is survived by her 3 children: Tamara Spenker, Marsan Rood and Michael Rood.

Her memorial service will be held at French's Mortuary on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2 pm. Location is FRENCH - Wyoming.

Michael Jackson Dietz, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Michael Jackson Dietz, Sr., age 86, spent his life studying, learning, and doing, not limiting his curiosity to any one subject, but immersing himself into whatever caught his attention. As a child, he read constantly and became passionate about music. He often laughed about playing the piano at the Royal Gorge Buckhorn Bar, even though he was underage and was...

Steve MacIsaac

Jan 24, 2025

Colonel Richard "Steve" Mac Isaac, 77, passed away in his Rio Rancho, NM home on January 24, 2025. An Air Force veteran of Vietnam, Nickel Grass, Operation Just Cause, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and many we will never know about, Col. Mac was highly decorated for his 30 years of service to his country.

Col. Mac was born on February 4,...

Frank Blea

Jan 24, 2025

Frank Blea, 91, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He is survived by his three children Frank E. Blea, wife, Sandra, Alberta Roxanne Baca, Steven M. Blea, wife LuAnn - Grandchildren - Frank E. Blea II & Alicia, Christopher M. Baca & Tammy, Jeffrey S. Blea, Daniel J. Baca & Erika, Gregory A. Blea & Isabel, and Jamie S. Carpenter...

Carol Carpenter

Jan 23, 2025

Carol Leigh Carpenter, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2025. Born in November of 1946, Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher and gifted artist.

Carol is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Dan Carpenter; her son, Jack Carpenter; her daughter, Ruth Bauer, and son-in-law, Kelly Bauer; and her...