Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

FARNSWORTH - Marie Farnsworth (nee Honeycutt) died Saturday, December 31, 2022, 6 months shy of her 100th birthday. Marie lived a remarkable life and lived in remarkable times. From the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, WWII, the atomic age, the tumultuous 60s/70s, the rise and fall of the Iron Curtain, the internet revolution and beyond, she was a part...

Dec 30, 2022

Lefon Edward Prince, 64. Our beloved son, spouse, father, step-father and friend, went to be with His Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022 after a long fight with cancer. Memorial Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, at FRENCH- Wyoming. Memorial donations may be made in Lefon's name to https://gofund.me/7ffc5bc1.

Dec 30, 2022

Sandra Lynn Gonzales, age 62, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.  Sandra was born on Tuesday, September 6, 1960, in Grants, NM.  She is preceded in death by her parents William “Bill” and Erma Robinson. She is survived by her spouse Obed Sanchez, her daughter Vanessa Gonzales, son-in-Law Michael Sandusky and son Manuel...

Dec 30, 2022

Lilly Pritchard, age 74, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Lilly was known for her strong will, playful spirit, and loving heart. She gave all to her family and to the 4-H family she had for over 30 years. She enjoyed being involved in the lives of all her family. In her earlier...

Dec 29, 2022

Lilly O. Lucero became our angel in the sky on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at the age of 101. She was born Friday, May 13, 1921, in Raton, New Mexico. She was married in 1943 and welcomed into the world her only child in 1946. She relocated to Albuquerque, NM in 1951, where she lived until 2008....

Dec 29, 2022

Rita Hicks, age 98, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to Heaven on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughters.

Rita will be remembered for her gorgeous smile, devotion to her family, and her infectious sense of humor. Rita shared her love of baking and decorating amazing cakes...

Dec 29, 2022

Viola Rollman, age 96, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She is survived by her 5 children: Kristin, Marcia, Michael, James, and Laura and by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Rogowski, nee Hanneman, of Wisconsin. Viola was born in 1926...

Dec 28, 2022

Elizabeth Danzer, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE.

Dec 28, 2022

Bernard Stanley Robinson, 75, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, of Albuquerque, NM, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Bernard was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1947, to William and Ellen in London, England.  Bernard was a loving and caring father and grandfather who spent his life dedicated to excelling as a mechanic. Graduating...

Dec 28, 2022

Maxine Smith, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Lee Smith-Rocco of Hideaway, TX; her son Blaine Smith and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren Clinton Rocco and wife, Tonya of Tyler, TX; Jody Rocco and wife, Mandy of Clyde, TX; Dawn Ross...

Dec 27, 2022

Susan J. Walter

Born on Wednesday, November 30, 1955, in Bronx, New York, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 67.

She is survived by her beloved dog Tai; long-term partner, Ben Armentrout; daughter, Desiree Davis; sister, Julie Walter; and nephew, Paul McLeod (Julie).  Susan was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dec 27, 2022

This has been a long journey for Natalie in this world as well as her family and those special, caring friends she so leaned on along the way who tried endlessly to give her encouragement, a home to help or just to suffer along with her when she reached out. I cannot say "Thank You" enough to Tom, Chrissy...

Dec 27, 2022

Philip (Phil) Thomas Loeper, 83, beloved Father, Spouse, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on December 27, 2022. He entered this world on April 28, 1939, in Reading, PA, born to Philip W. Loeper and Margaret M. Loeper. He is survived by his spouse Helen Loeper; son Philip W. Loeper; daughter Dina M. Melo;...

Dec 27, 2022

Pablita (Polly) Goni, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM became an angel in heaven on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was a very devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was born to parents, Florencio and Isabel Montoya on Sunday, May 20, 1934 in Ault, Colorado. She lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming for many years before moving to Albuquerque,...

Dec 27, 2022

The world has lost a rare and beautiful soul.

Henry D. Gallegos passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  He joins his wife Louise who left us Tuesday, May 27, 2021.  They leave behind the beautiful family they created together.  Their four children, Sandra Hewitt and partner Dan Cosper, Debbie King and husband Jerry, Mary...

Dec 26, 2022

Duane Leroy Foster,77 passed away Monday, December 26,2022. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He served in the Navy during Vietnam from 1965 to 1969. He met his wife, Mickey Cheryl Foster, and was married in December 1966. She preceded him in death, Thursday, August 31 1989. He was also preceded in death by his father, Ralph...

Dec 26, 2022

Laura Elizabeth Sellards Prins 74, deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went rejoicing into the presence of her Heavenly Father December 26, 2022. Laura was born on March 27, 1948 and was known for her deep love of Jesus and her ability to hide His word in her heart. She is survived by her husband...

Dec 26, 2022

On December 26, 2022, Andrew Dudley Lyons, Jr. died quietly and peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 98. Andrew was born in 1924 in Hillsboro, NM. His parents were Andrew Dudley Lyons, Sr., and Cora Daniels Lyons. Andrew grew up on the Lyons Ranch in Sierra County, NM, and he attended local schools in Truth...

Dec 26, 2022

Norma A. Peterson, age 85, of Albuquerque, Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born in Albert Lea, MN on Thursday, September 16, 1937. She married Wayne Peterson in 1965. He was a vehicle maintenance officer at Kirtland AFB, served on the testing of the Hydrogen Bomb, and Operation Castle in 1953. He preceded Norma in...

Dec 26, 2022

Melvin Garner, 87, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 26, 2022. He entered this world on April 2, 1935, in Memphis, TN, born to Jack Garner and Helen Van Landingham. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Laura Garner; daughter Janice and husband Gabriel Portillo...