Obituaries

Dec 5, 2022

James A. Basler, 81, beloved husband, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, December 5, 2022. He entered this world on Wednesday, December 11, 1940 born to Rev. Ervin C. Basler and Linda M. Basler. With his family James moved to Longmont, Colorado in 1956 and graduated from Longmont High School in 1959, afterwards...

Dec 5, 2022

James Hennie, aka Jim, Dad, Gramps, succeeded in every part of life.   From a great career in the military, a large family that was ever expanding, and the love of his life beside him throughout it all.  He loved taking out his boat, playing with his dogs, doting on his wife, and being surrounded by family (especially the little...

Dec 5, 2022

Barbara Tellier, 76 passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born to Edward and Eleanor LaBine on January 17th, 1946, in Stambaugh, Michigan. She grew up in the small town of Tipler, Wisconsin, graduated from Florence High School in Florence, Wisconsin where she earned a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee...

Dec 5, 2022

Pauline Ruff age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Monday December 5, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1931, in Mull, Arkansas to Hugh Dwight McClain & Zula Pearl Yarbrough McClain.

Pauline was a lifelong faithful member of the Church of Christ. Her career consisted of the ownership of Dons Feed & Supply, Fashion...

Dec 4, 2022

Theresa F. Abeyta passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  She's preceded in death by her parents, Cleto and Felia Fernandez; husband, Herman; brothers, Louis Fernandez, Joe Fernandez, and Ignacio Fernandez; sisters, Patsy Fernandez-Gallegos, Mary Armijo, Berlinda Romero, and Seferina Archuleta. She was survived by several nieces and nephews and some very dear friends.

She retired from...

Dec 4, 2022

Surrounded by her family, Guadalupe (Lupe) Herrera passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 98. Lupe was born in Margarita, Municipio de Huejuquilla el Alto, Jalisco, México on April 29, 1924. She is survived by her daughter, Modesta Hernandez; son, Sam Herrera; two brothers, Juan and Alfonso Gonzales; twenty-one grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Dec 4, 2022

Barbara J. Spratte, aged 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, in her Albuquerque residence. She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Verne Spratte, of Albuquerque; her children Sharon Cuaron and husband, Daniel, Jeff Spratte and wife, Debra, and David Spratte and wife, Janice; and her grandchildren, Levi, Brianna, Laura...

Dec 4, 2022

Our beloved Mother, Nana and friend, Mary Elizabeth Beall, entered God’s Kingdom of Heaven on December 4th of 2022. She was born on November 11th of 1932 to her parents, Leo Oliver Gutman and Mary Ellen Gutman in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from St. Mary of the Springs Academy before attending Ohio State University where she studied her lifelong...

Dec 3, 2022

Pete McDonald was born in Chama, NM, on Wednesday, August 12, 1942. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his father, Rufe, Sr. and mother, Helen (nee Ely) McDonald, and by a brother, David McDonald. He is survived by his brother Rufe, Jr. and wife...

Dec 3, 2022

Sally Jo Lash, age 89, beloved Mother and Nana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 13, 1933, to Edward and Cecilia A. Lee. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and graduated from Albuquerque High. Sally was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a member...

Dec 3, 2022

George "Jeep" Gilliland, age 80, was called home to be with the Lord and his beloved Frieda Gilliland in Heaven on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He leaves behind his daughter, Ronda Gilliland-Lopez; son-in-law, Clarence "Yaz" Lopez; grandchildren, Isis Lopez, Jade Lopez, and Osiris Lopez; as well as his angel on earth, Veronica "Babe"...

Dec 3, 2022

Patricia Louise Dayhoff Hamilton, 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born on Wednesday, September 28, 1955, in Albuquerque to her parents, Richard and Patricia Dayhoff.

She is survived by her sister, Virginia Hill of Grants, NM. She has six nephews and two nieces; one sister-in-law;...

Dec 3, 2022

Patricia (Arguello) Aragon, 76, beloved spouse, daughter, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Patricia was born on June 25, 1946, in Vaughn, NM. Patricia spent the early part of her life in Vaughn living with her parents, Anastacio and Josephine Arguello, and brother Carlos. After graduating from high school, Patricia...

Dec 3, 2022

Patrick George McNealy, 58, beloved spouse, uncle, brother, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He entered this world on September 27, 1964 in Omaha, NE, born to William McNealy and Karen Johnson. He is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Jeanette McNealy of Tome, NM; daughters, Mikayla and Miranda McNealy;...

Dec 3, 2022

Erwin Carl Wiechert, age 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022, at his assisted living home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was in the loving care of his amazing "angel" nurse, Anna Neiderman, RN, at Legacy Home Health and Hospice. He was surrounded by his loving family and attended to by the...

Dec 2, 2022

Sieglinde (Linda) Hildagart Rowton Sieglinde was born in Bretten, Germany. She died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William C. Rowton of Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Christa Beehler, Heidi Lauer and Traute Philips; children Carmen Ramos, Anita Eakins, Kathy (Kat) Beasley, Marie Ritchy and stepson Richard...

Dec 2, 2022

Sieglinde (Linda) Hildagart Rowton

Sieglinde was born in Bretten, Germany. She died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William C. Rowton of Albuquerque, NM; three sisters, Christa Beehler, Heidi Lauer and Traute Philips; children Carmen Ramos, Anita Eakins, Kathy (Kat) Beasley, Marie Ritchy...

Dec 2, 2022

Juan Dario Chavez (JD), born February 2nd, 1945, in Cedar Crest, NM, lost his courageous battle with Parkinsons on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. Reunited with his parents, Faustin and Maria Chavez; brothers, Modesto, Alfides and Joe Trujillo, and nephew, Daniel Hughes.

JD is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Hope Gallegos Chavez; daughters, Bobbi Chavez,...

Dec 2, 2022

Regina Suazo, 61, our precious Sister, was called to be with our Lord on December 2, 2022. She entered this world on March 21, 1961 in Embudo, NM, born to Leopoldo and Cecilia Suazo. She is survived by her brother, Silas Suazo; brother, Leo Suazo; sisters-in-law, Janell Suazo and Laura Suazo; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, good...

Dec 1, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st, 2022, Phyllis Lea Harper-Rispoli departed this earth to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Webb City, Missouri, but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents James Clayton Harper and Betty (Heilman) Harper raised Phyllis by providing many summers on the Texas ranch of her grandparents and attending twelve years of Catholic...