Obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Rose Slater was born on July 7, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY. She passed away on November 10, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank Amstadt (1974) and Richard Slater (2004); and son, Ken Owens (2019).

Rose was a...

Nov 10, 2022

Rafael passed away in his parents’ arms at UNM Hospital at 6:11 p.m. He brought so much love and joy to his family in the three months and twenty-six days he was with us on Earth. He was here for a short time but made such an impact in so many lives. He was a strong and happy baby....

Nov 9, 2022

Ricky Belcher of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Nov 9, 2022.

Nov 9, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert G. Johnson, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the age of 94. Bobby J was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1928 in Albuquerque, NM. He married the love of his life, Shirley Acree in 1949 and began building his legacy. Bobby J had a hand in touching and helping the...

Nov 9, 2022

Life of Dr. Martin A Molecke. Ph.D.   1945- 2022.

Martin was a man of wide interests.  He was a scientist and a family man. He loved his friends and many forms of art.

He was born in Cleveland Ohio in 1945, just a little early to be a true baby boomer.  He shared his young...

Nov 8, 2022

Donald Marvin Lenef, age 89, beloved husband, father, and stepfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy Ibsen; his first wife, Caroline Schwarz Siegel; sons from his first marriage, David (Gigi) and Alan (Lori) Lenef; stepdaughter, Thea Martin; and stepsons, Mitchell (Susan) and Noah...

Nov 8, 2022

Crystal Crystene Cobb was born June 13, 1920, in Gaber, Oklahoma. She passed away on November 8, 2022, at 102 years old in Arizona. She is survived by one son and wife, five grandkids, seven great grandkids and nine great-great grandkids. She was preceded in death by Vincent L. Cobb husband, Barbara Sharron Roholt daughter, Vincent J....

Nov 8, 2022

With great sadness, the family of Gail Bundy announces his passing at the age of 84. Born and raised in Fairbury, NE, Gail grew up with little means but a happy heart. He loved to be with his friends, hang around the courthouse square, play football, and swim in the creek. In November of 1957, he left Nebraska to...

Nov 8, 2022

Laura Denise Krupiak, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Laura was born on September 24, 1968, to Thomas and Maria Estella Krupiak. She attended Manzano High School and volunteered at a nursing home for 25 years. She enjoyed bowling and dancing. Most of all, Laura was a best friend to Debbie...

Nov 7, 2022

George D. Buffett II (G2), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed from this life on Monday, November 7, 2022. G2 was born Wednesday, October 21, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, to George and Jeanette Buffett. After fighting Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a form of bone marrow cancer, a bone marrow transplant, and developing complications he lost his battle at the...

Nov 7, 2022

Faye Elaine (Blouse) Cleary died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 91. Faye was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard Cleary, Sr. and her son, Michael John Cleary. She is survived by four children, Kathleen Eslinger, Patricia Nickerson, Richard Cleary, Jr., Thomas Cleary, and their spouses; seven ...

Nov 7, 2022

Charles Harlan Clark, 84, was born on Thursday, September 15, 1938, at home in Comanche County, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Davenport High School (Oklahoma). Though an “Okie,” his love and knowledge of New Mexico was great, living in Albuquerque for more than 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Judy; and daughter, Christy; and...

Nov 6, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Phillip David Walkington who proudly and productively lived his adult life in Albuquerque, NM. He died at 79 in his home, built to his needs and specifications 35 yrs. ago, where he savored dramatic views of the mountains, city, and river, family/friends, and life. Diagnosed with prostate cancer after a 24...

Nov 6, 2022

Barbara Louise Lipinski passed away quietly on the night of November 6, 2022, at a triumphant age of 96. She was born February 17, 1926, 7:45 am in Omaha, NE to Mildred Jane (nee ROBERTS) Burrell and Edward Robert Burrell and was the first of two children. Barbara moved with her family to El Cajon, California when...

Nov 6, 2022

Catherine Underwood Burch, 73, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 6, 2022. She entered this world on July 14, 1949, in Oak Ridge, TN, born to James and Dorothy Underwood. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Simmermacher; son-in-law, Todd Simmermacher; son, Michael Banks; daughter-in-law, Christine Banks; spouse, William Burch; granddaughter, Chelsea...

Nov 5, 2022

Teresa "Lube" Reddoch passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 5, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a sister of nine siblings, a beloved wife and a mother of three boys. Teresa was born in Kankakee, IL to Dr. Karl L. and Janece M. "Frankie" Bergener but soon moved to Roswell, NM at the age of...

Nov 5, 2022

Harold W. Hooper, 78, from Las Vegas NM, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his residence with his wife by his side. Born on Monday, August 9, 1943, in Blairsville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Frank W. And Georgia C. Hooper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Nov 4, 2022

Don L. Kendall, 91, passed away on November 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. A visitation will be held for Don starting at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2022 followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr. SE, ABQ 87108.

Nov 3, 2022

Diane Gutierrez was a mother of two, firstborn, Jimmy Gutierrez and his younger brother, Dominic Gutierrez. She is survived by both sons; her daughter-in-law, Millie Gutierrez; and granddaughters, Gabrielle Gutierrez and April D. Chavez. She was a woman of strong mind and great emotional strength. For 25 years she worked at the city's detention center until retiring. She loved...

Nov 3, 2022

George Lance On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 89, George Lance, Jr., transitioned to be with the Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and servant of God. George Lance, Jr. was born on September 4, 1933, to Lillie Armstrong and George Lance in Conway, South Carolina. He grew...