Obituaries

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...

Dec 1, 2022

Gary Lee Rieg was born on Sunday, November 23, 1941, in DuBois, PA and passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Gary was preceded in death by his father, William Rieg, Sr; his mother, Mary Josephine Rieg; brothers, William Rieg, Jr. and Jeff Rieg; and sisters, Mary Josephine Rieg, II and Michelle (Mike) Walton; father-in-law,...

Dec 1, 2022

With sorrow, the family of Captain (retired) Ernest Rene Doyon (USAF) announces his passing on December 1, 2022. Ernest was born to Emile and Bertha (Cyr) Doyon in Waterbury, CT, on July 4, 1937. Growing up in Waterbury, he attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and Sacred Heart High School. During those years he used his middle name;...

Dec 1, 2022

Our sweet mother, Phyllis Jean Miller, was called to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born on Wednesday, April 7th, 1943, in Albuquerque, NM, to Ulysses and Jewel Hickam. She was widowed by her husband, Rodney, after 38 years of marriage. She is survived by her brother,...

Nov 30, 2022

William "Bill" Burk With deepest sorrow, the family of William Hubbard Burk announces his passing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Bill was born to Freeland Evert (F.E.) and Pauline Burk in Safford, AZ on Tuesday, February 23, 1943. After attending high school in House, New Mexico, Bill entered the Air Force and traveled the world as a Medical/Dental equipment...

Nov 30, 2022

John Randolph Gladden Spence October 7, 1949 - November 30, 2022 John Randolph Gladden Spence (Randy), was born on October 7, 1949, in Abilene, Texas. He died on November 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, of a sudden heart attack, in his sleep. Randy's mother was the former Wanda May Smith of Loraine, Texas. His father was Vernon Gladden...

Nov 30, 2022

Timothy Lynn Rice September 12, 1948 - November 30, 2022 Tim Rice died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 12th, 1948 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, the second of three children of Winston P. Rice and Billie Jean (Robinson) Rice. Tim graduated Olney High School, class of 1966 where he...

Nov 30, 2022

Frances V. Martinez, Dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend went on to meet our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to parents Roman Trujillo and Dorothy (Babcock) Trujillo. She attended Santa Fe schools and then advanced to the study of nursing. She was married to Edward Anthony Martinez...

Nov 29, 2022

Ellen Ann Lembke Ryan claimed her angel wings on November 29, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 6, 1924 to Charles H. and Ruth "Bunnie" (Tompkins) Lembke. Ellen Ann was very close to her sister, Lois Lembke Benedict, who predeceased her. She considered her greatest accomplishment to be those who will survive her and carry...

Nov 29, 2022

Jimmy Ning, 86, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Jimmy was born to Timothy and Marian Ning in Shanghai, China. He grew up with five siblings, brothers, David, Mickey, and Jack, and sisters, Vicki and Judy.

Fleeing World War II, Jimmy’s family moved to Bangkok, Thailand....

Nov 29, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Vernon Simms passed away November 22, 2022, at La Vida Llena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chuck was born on May 14, 1933, to Vernon and Meriam Simms in Fairmont, Minnesota. In 1952 he joined the Air Force, and when stationed in Texas he met Mary Ellen Ritan. They were married in September of 1955.

Chuck...

Nov 29, 2022

David James Mullen March 17, 2004 – November 29, 2022

David was born on a bright beautiful St. Patrick's day in the City of Angels. We could see the Hollywood Hills from our hospital room. From the very beginning, he was a lovely balance of confidence and sensitivity, engaging but also deeply private. David was always his...

Nov 29, 2022

CPO William "Butch" Chesterfield, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. He was born to William and Virginia Chesterfield on Wednesday, December 29, 1943, in Terre Haute, IN and later relocated to Florida where he was raised. Butch was a decorated veteran who served 23 years in the Air Force and Navy. He was...

Nov 29, 2022

Edward Paul Jaworski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 after a long illness. Ed was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and lived part of his adult life in Manhattan. He is survived by his wife, Terry Kocon who he was married to for 38 years; sister Doris O'Brien of Houston; sisters-in-law Kathy Kocon and Liz Levine...

Nov 29, 2022

Our sweet mother, Wanda Sanders Oliver, departed this earth Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born Friday, April 1, 1938 in Post, TX to Carroll & Myra Sanders. Wanda retired from Social Security Administration in 1999 after 20 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, Silver Sneakers and reading. She is survived by her daughters, Karen...

Nov 28, 2022

Lynne Fenton McWilliams, MSN, RNCS Lynne was born in Sheridan, MT on January 22, 1952, to Jack and Frances Fenton. She was the fourth generation on the family ranch, and she loved the lifestyle and the animals. Lynne graduated from Sheridan High School, then went to Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington. After graduation she moved to...

Nov 28, 2022

Michael Anthony Moreno, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Michael Anthony Moreno was 73 years old. He was born on August 1, 1949 in L.A., California, son of and preceded in death by his father, Samuel and mother, Flora Moreno. Michael was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to...

Nov 28, 2022

William Patrick Donlin, born on March 14, 1940, passed on to his next life on November 28, 2022. He is survived by his four children, Bill Donlin, Suzanne Donlin, Karen Ryan (Marty Ryan) and Matthew Donlin. Grandchildren, Keri Roberts, Mitchel Pitts, Patrick Pitts, Samantha Houston, and Tony Stinger. Our father was a pillar of encouragement, wisdom, and...

Nov 28, 2022

Joanne Carter, 74, dedicated mother, wife, and schoolteacher, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on November 28th 2022. Joanne was known for her infectious smile, creativity, and love of children; not only her own, but also her students. Sewing, walking her dogs, and spending time with her family were but a few of her passions. She...

Nov 28, 2022

RyleighAnne Hollis Lorenzen was born on November 20, 2005, and was unexpectedly called home to her Father in Heaven on Monday, November 28, 2022. She is survived by her loving parents, Steven and Wendy, and her brothers and sisters, Isaiah, Avannah, Michael, Madalene, Phoebe, Mabel and Roman, along with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death...