Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

Ruth Eleanor Mayhew, born Ruth Eleanor Nelssen on Tuesday, September 11, 1923, was the daughter of the late John M. and Jessie Belle Nelssen in Phoenix, Arizona. She departed this life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 99. She is the perfect example of beauty and grace. Ruth earned her bachelor's degree in Home...

Dec 25, 2022

Rosemary T. Mora 82, of Albuquerque NM, passed into God’s waiting arms, Sunday December 25, 2022. Rosemary was born Friday, August 9th, 1940, in Socorro, NM, to Anastacio and Piedad Torres. Rosemary, married to Paul H. Mora for 65 years, is survived by 4 of her 6 children and son-in-law; Deborah Mora-Nieto and husband, Isidro Nieto, Barbara Mora, Carlos...

Dec 25, 2022

Our beautiful, brilliant Evelia Cobos Yusuf passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022, Christmas Day. Her vibrant, caring, and passionate personality will stay with all who were lucky enough to meet her. She was a former high school teacher and piano instructor as well as a published author. Evelia was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ruben Cobos...

Dec 25, 2022

Stacey Erin Bell Reed, 52, beloved Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2022. She entered this world on March 11, 1970, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Graham Eric Bell and Joan Morgan Bell Reed, deceased. She is survived by her father, Graham Eric Bell; stepmother, Carol Spray Bell; stepsister, Stephanie Spray Stiehr;...

Dec 25, 2022

Leonard Otero, 52, beloved husband, son, father, uncle, brother, son-in-law, grandfather (Babu), and father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on December 25, 2022. He entered this world on August 15, 1970, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jimmy and Rosie Otero. He is preceded in death by Jimmy Otero, Rosie Otero, Monalisa Davenport, Ryan Davenport, Levi...

Dec 25, 2022

Nona "Louise" Ramirez, age 61, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She entered this world on June 9, 1961, in Springer, NM to Olmedo Sr. and Frances Ramirez. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Mari Ulibarri, and Cynthia Ramirez. She...

Dec 25, 2022

Lawrence Leon "Jack" Cooley went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at the age of 94. Jack was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jack was born in Bald Knob, Arkansas on September 26, 1928. He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1947-1950. He married Andrea Roybal on May 6, 1950, and...

Dec 25, 2022

Manuel Ubaldo Montoya, age 87, born July 2, 1935, in Cuba NM, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. He is survived by his children, William (Eileen), Stephen (Amanda) and Felicia (Pilar David) Giron; his siblings, Leonard (Karen); Pauline (Jerry) Brummell; Dianne Brack; and brother-in-law, Sal (Sarah) Ramirez; his grandchildren, Samuel, Jessie, Nichole, Victoria, Aurora, Carolyn, Gabrielle, Manuel, Pilar, Sarah,...

Dec 24, 2022

**Updated 1/23: Tom's memorial service will be live-streamed for any who want to join. Click http://rckcty.tv/minnery at the time of the service (11am Est Saturday, 2/4) to view the live-stream.  For those able to attend, a reception at the church will follow the memorial service. Instead of flowers, Tom and Deb would love to see Hilltop Ranch (in Colorado...

Dec 24, 2022

Earl Bryan Hobbs Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Earl was born on June 1, 1941, in Dallas, Texas to Earl Bryan Hobbs and Patti (Hopping) Hobbs.  He was raised in Lubbock, Texas where he helped his parents with the family cotton gin and attended the First...

Dec 23, 2022

Phyllis Peterson, 77, beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Daughter, Spouse, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal home with her Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born on Tuesday, January 23, 1945, in Big Spring, TX., to Deane and Fayne Coffman. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Peterson and daughter-in-law, Beth Peterson of Albuquerque;...

Dec 23, 2022

Kristin Anne Wyatt, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 23, 2022. She is survived by her spouse, Charles Wyatt; children, Danielle Wyatt and David Wyatt; grandparents, Larry and Lois Berger, Nancy Wyatt of Reseda, CA; aunt and uncle, Connie Levy and husband Kevin Levy, Larry...

Dec 23, 2022

Abel A. Chavez passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 90. He passed at home with his family by his side. Abel was born in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, May 9, 1932, to his parents, Abel Sr. and Jesse Chavez. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Inez Rubio; and his...

Dec 22, 2022

John Henry (Jack) Burkhard, 78, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He entered this world on Friday, February 4, 1944 in Elizabeth, NJ, born to Frank and Emilie Burkhard. He is survived by his wife, Joy Burkhard; sons, Dustin and James Burkhard; daughters-in-law, Jaime and Chelsea Burkhard; 4...

Dec 21, 2022

Judith Ellen Hrncir (Judy), age 78, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Colorado Springs, Colorado, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, three days before her 79th birthday. Judy is survived by her son, Stan from Albuquerque, NM, and her grandson Stanley IV and his mother Shawn, both from Phoenix, AZ; her son, John and his wife, Janet...

Dec 21, 2022

Barbara C. Hollowwa of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the age of 100 with her family by her side. She is survived by her three sons, Kerwin (Carol), Chris (Jean) and John; she was predeceased by her husband, GC, and daughter, Barbara (Wes); and her sisters, Carmelita Karo and Virginia Empringham; and her brother, Matthew Connors....

Dec 21, 2022

"Thương thay! thập loại chúng sanh Hồn đơn, phách chiếc lênh đênh quê người" Ha Nguyen was born February 12, 1957, in Saigon, Vietnam. Mr. Nguyen worked in Los Alamos prior to his stroke seven years ago. Mr. Nguyen took his last breath on December 21, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services will be held at FRENCH-Wyoming. Hoi Phuoc...

Dec 21, 2022

Ray “Paul” Pando, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2022, after a lengthy battle with dementia. While at the end, this terrible disease robbed him of his wonderful personality and his life, he died surrounded by love and those of us who cared deeply for him. Paul leaves behind his three loving children and their spouses, Paula...

Dec 21, 2022

JoAn F. Armstrong passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December  20, 2022. She is survived by her children: James, Donna, Vernon, and Kathleen Armstrong.  She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, on Monday, January 9, 2023, followed by a Graveside Service at 1:30 p.m....