Obituaries

Nellie Ash

Jan 30, 2024

Nellie M. Ash, 89, beloved Mother and Mema, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2024. She entered this world on October 6, 1934 in Melrose, NM, to George and Dorothy Cardwell. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, nine grandchildren and their spouses, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Nellie enjoyed being a nurse for many...

Henry Martinez

Jan 30, 2024

In Loving Memory

Henry Martinez

May 27th, 1939 - January 30th, 2024

Henry Martinez, 84, passed away on January 30th, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Henry was born in Trujillo, NM in San Miguel County. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Martinez and Isabella (Pacheco) Martinez, his brother Ben Martinez and his wife Irene...

Theodore Bryant

Jan 30, 2024

Theodore (aka Ted, TC) was born in Caldwell, Idaho to Theodore Chilton Bryant and Opal Sheaffer Bryant on May 30th, 1934. Ted spent sixteen years growing up on the family farm with his sister, Winnie, and brother, Bill in Caldwell. After moving to King Hill, Idaho with his mother and brother, Bill, Ted met Connie Morgan, his future wife. On...

Pamela Skinner

Jan 30, 2024

Pamela Ann Skinner, 75, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 30th, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Pamela "Pam/Pammy" Ann Fuller was born in El Paso, Texas on May 25th, 1948. She lived most of her life in Midland, Texas where she was a proud graduate of Midland Lee High School, class of 1967. She also attended college at Texas Tech University...

Stephen Koch

Jan 29, 2024

Stephen Koch, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on March 24, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Stephen spent his life dedicated to his family and the simple joys that brought him happiness. 

Family was always paramount to Stephen. In his 31 years of marriage to his devoted wife Beverly Koch, they built a foundation of...

Joseph Phelan

Jan 29, 2024

Joseph Robert Phelan, a forever loving, kind, and gentle soul, passed away on January 29, 2024, in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Joseph was born on June 19, 1931 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Dr. John and Hellene Phelan.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 61 years Suzanne, his daughter Margaret Armijo and her husband John, son Kevin Phelan and...

Darrell Loftis

Jan 28, 2024

Darrell D. Loftis was a loving husband, cherished father and beloved Papa. Darrell, 67 died unexpected on January 28, 2024 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Darrell was born on June 29, 1956 in Carlsbad, NM to Leo and Emma Loftis. Darrell was survived by his wife Johanna, his two children James and Kristalyn (husband Ryan) and six grandsons;...

Juvencio Medina-Moreno

Jan 28, 2024

Juvencio "Mencho" Medina-Moreno, 85, beloved father, grandfather, and husband, passed away peacefully at his home comforted by his loving family on January 28, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Guillermo Medina and Consuelo Moreno on July 9, 1938 in Durango, Mexico. His family was his life and he made many sacrifices for them. He was sure to always...

Shannon Lynn Salyer

Jan 28, 2024

Shannon Lynn Salyer, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord and her family on January 28, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Hood, and her granddaughter, Miranda Martinez. Shannon was preceded in death by her parents, Cleston and Elsie Salyer, her brother, Stanley Salyer, and her son, Justin Hood.

Shannon was born on November 5,...

Leroy Ortiz

Jan 27, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of Leroy I. Ortiz, beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Dora of 60 years; his beloved son, Mark of whom he was so proud; beautiful daughter-in-law, Natalya; and his precious grandchildren, Elias and Elicia, who were the joy of his life. Leroy is also...

Joseph L. Duran

Jan 26, 2024

A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Joseph L. Duran, 1927-2024

Born under the vast New Mexico skies in 1927, Joseph "Joe" Duran lived a rich and vibrant life. He weathered the hardships of the Great Depression and proudly served his country in World War II. He was a man of many facets - a loving father, a dedicated scientist at the Los Alamos...

Wynona Sexson

Jan 25, 2024

Wynona A Sexson, age 80, our family's foundation, passed away January 25, 2024, after a courageous six-and-a-half-year long battle with lung cancer. She was born to John and Nelle Satathite in Albuquerque, NM on March 27, 1943. Wynona graduated from Valley High School in 1961. She then worked for Sandia National Laboratory for 38 years. After retirement, in 2005, she...

Jennifer Austin

Jan 25, 2024

Jennifer (Jen, Jenny), 38, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 7, 1985. She was a loving, caring, most helpful and amazing daughter, sister, mother, grandma, wife, cousin, niece, granddaughter. She passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at home surrounded by close friends and family. Jennifer was known as a happy, always smiling, kind hearted,...

Dorothy Ann Sumner

Jan 25, 2024

Dorothy Ann Sumner passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness in the company of her children on January 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born October 18, 1931 in Denver, CO.

Dorothy was an avid horsewoman and explored many trails outside Montrose, CO with her adored horse Rocky and a group of other horsewomen, whose adventures she recalled...

Richard Ernest ("Ernie") Sandoval

Jan 24, 2024

Richard Ernest Sandoval of Albuquerque was called home by the Lord on the morning of January 24, 2024. Ernie was born August 2, 1948, in Espanola/Embudo, New Mexico to Ildefonzo Ernest and Maria Rosa Sandoval. Ernie graduated from Lourdes high school where he ran track and played basketball. He played and coached softball in the following years and excelled throughout...

Jacob Sandoval

Jan 24, 2024

Jacob passed away at home on January 24th, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jacob was born June 10th, 1998 to Jerry and Dawn Sandoval in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a lifelong Albuquerque resident. He is survived by his brother Eric, his father Jerry, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his sister Lisa and mother Dawn.

Jacob...

Kenneth Kinard Miles

Jan 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth "Grandude" Miles

Kenneth "Grandude" Miles, age 80, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on March 4, 1943, in Westpoint, New York, Kenneth led a life marked by dedication to his country, love for his family, and a passion for his hobbies.

A figure of strength and guidance, Kenneth cherished his role as...

Manuel Lozoya

Jan 24, 2024

Manuel Lozoya, 80, beloved Husband, Father, Son, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

He was born on September 28, 1943 in Avalos, Chihuahua, to Julian and Amparo Lozoya. Manuel moved to Albuquerque in 1970 and met his wife Dora in 1971. Manuel was a craftsman at heart building...

Harald N. Sorensen

Jan 24, 2024

Harald N. Sorensen was born March 10, 1936 in a rural farm house some 2 miles outside of the small town of Ringsted, IA. He passed on in death on January 24, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Ann (Beyer) Sorensen, whom he married June 6, 1959, and his beloved family; son Jeffrey and wife, Deanna, son...

Leonor "Nora" Jaramillo

Jan 24, 2024

Leonor "Nora" Jaramillo passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, surrounded by the love of her life, Robert and their family. Nora was born on February 28, 1947, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Concepcion and Celina Sanchez. Nora moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was 3 years old. Nora was raised in the North Valley where she graduated from Valley...