Obituaries

Dec 10, 2022

On Saturday the 10th of December our dear brother, husband, father, and grandfather, D.Clayne Heninger, age 87, returned home to his Heavenly Father.

Clayne was born and raised in Logan, Utah, where he attended Utah State University. After graduation, Clayne became an Entomologist for the New Mexico department of Agriculture. He worked for the department for many...

Dec 10, 2022

Benjamin Arthur Dehn, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a nearly 10-month long, valiant battle with cancer. Benjamin was a loyal, kind man with a gentle spirit and an open heart. He was also selfless, generous, and a devoted father and husband. His skill at making cannoli was...

Dec 10, 2022

Ida was born on Thursday, September 12, 1935 in Clayton, NM in the home of Bertha Walker. She grew up on a small family ranch in Hayden, NM. She graduated from Clayton High School. She continued her education at ENMU where she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, after graduation she began teaching in Clovis, NM. She...

Dec 9, 2022

Stacy Leffler, age 78, passed away at home with his wife of 52 years at his side.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley and their two sons; Bar El and Sean.  After serving in the Army, he received higher education degrees in Mathematics from New Mexico Tech, Masters in International Relations from New Mexico State and a Law...

Dec 8, 2022

On Thursday, December 8, 2022, Fred Alexander Aiken, III passed into the next life at 11:30 a.m. Fred is survived by his wife, Nanette; his daughter, Crystal Manus; and three grandchildren, Zach, Victoria, and Josephine Manus. Fred is also survived by two sisters, Eileen English and Emma Celest. A Celebration of Life and Masonic Services will be held Friday,...

Dec 8, 2022

Roberta Yvonne Montoya (also affectionately known to many as, Bia) entered the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born on Saturday, March 30, 1968, to Horacio Jr. and Bernadette Montoya in Las Vegas, NM. The first of the grand children to Mr. and Mrs. Faustin Gonzales. She was a life-long resident and member of...

Dec 8, 2022

We have lost a beloved soul, Bobbie Baybordi was an amazing, passionate, and loving woman.

She was born in Oklahoma City on Sunday, September 20, 1981. She leaves behind her older sister, Janena Denwalt, her father, Mike Baybordi and her husband Johnny Ladabouche.  She had two nieces, Abigail Corey, Emily McCarthy-Guttmann and two nephews Tristin Corey, Kyle...

Dec 7, 2022

Gerald Duane Abbey passed on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at Manzano Baptist Church (12411 Linn Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Panama missionaries of Don Jordan Ministries. Checks can be given to Linda...

Dec 7, 2022

Halah Rashed Buday, 62, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Born in Dusseldorf, Germany to Rashed and Ursula Nagati , she is survived by her husband of 23 years, John Buday, her parents and many other family and friends. She loved her family and friends and while being a gentle soul she had a spark and commitment to strong...

Dec 7, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Herman Lanny Silva, who passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 78. Herman was born in Barstow, California, to Herman and Lou Silva, as the oldest of seven siblings: brothers Rudy, Rick, and Bobby and sisters Dorothy, Maryellen, Annlee, and Londie. Herman leaves...

Dec 7, 2022

Ismael Reyes, who was also known by many as Ish, was a kind, caring soul who made it his life's mission to put others before himself. He entered this world on April 22, 1975, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Josefa Dolores Reyes. He attended Albuquerque High school, class of 1994. Ismael made everyone around him smile and...

Dec 7, 2022

John "Ronnie" Cormier, 65 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 after a 15 year battle with cancer. Ronnie was born on March 11, 1957 in Lafayette, LA to John and Shirley Cormier. He was raised outside of Lafayette in the small town of Milton. He was a jack of all trades, and a master of...

Dec 6, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Sleeter, age 90, passed away quietly on the evening of December 6th, 2022. In her waning years, her memories began to fade due to dementia and now, it is her family's honor to share some remembrances for her. She was born on June 7, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, to German immigrant parents, steps away from...

Dec 6, 2022

Karen Sue (Spruill) Nelson of Albuquerque passed away December 6, 2022.

"Kay" grew up in Plymouth, North Carolina, as an only child with an abundance of cousins. Once, upon hearing that a library had burned down, she cried over the loss of "all those beautiful books." When Karen was selected to attend the...

Dec 6, 2022

Robby Maurice Maurer was born Thursday, June 11, 1981, to Robert L. Maurer and Paula (Bray) Maurer. Although born two and half months premature, he put a valiant effort to live. At age 5, he came to live with his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Lorna Maurer. They were honored to give Robby the extra care her would need for...

Dec 6, 2022

Cleofas (Cleo) Barbara, 98, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. On Monday, March 10, 1924, Cleo was born in Pasamonte (currently a ghost town) that was located in northeastern New Mexico near her hometown of Clayton where she was raised. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John P....

Dec 6, 2022

David W. Ogden, Jr., age 84, a resident of Grants, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He entered this world on November 5, 1938, in Oklahoma City and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patty Ogden of Grants; their puppy Misty; daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Larry Edmonson of Rio Rancho; son...

Dec 6, 2022

Curtis Roginson  (no middle name) was born July 10, 1956, in Los Angeles and spent most of his life with a view of the Hollywood sign and the theatre etched upon his heart. In Act 1 he attended a private elementary/middle school and, after skipping 5th grade, he graduated from Arcadia High School in 1973. There, he appeared in...

Dec 6, 2022

Linwood Hitchcock Boyer Jr, a true southern gentleman, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, born in Eufaula, Alabama on December 7th, 1925, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 6th, 2022, just a day short of his 97th birthday.

At the young age of 17, a year after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Linwood attempted to join the...

Dec 5, 2022

Timothy Francis McMahon, age 61, was born on December 30, 1960. Timothy passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022.

He is survived by his sons Aaron, Eli, and Ian. You are loved and will be missed.