Obituaries

Sep 15, 2022

Wendy Jiacoletti, age 68, devoted mother, grandmother, beloved sister, favorite aunt, and steadfast friend, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Wendy was born to Patricia and Richard J. Jiacoletti on Sunday November 1, 1953, the second of three children, in Laramie, WY. She grew up in various locations across the West, including Wyoming, Colorado, California, and Washington...

Sep 15, 2022

Barbara Gertrude Nichols Baca, age 79, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on February 25, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to William and Claudine Nichols. Barbara attended elementary, junior high and High School in Houston, Texas and in 1960, married Leroy Baca, of Socorro,...

Sep 15, 2022

Sharon "Ellie" Cooper, age 76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She entered this world on July 15, 1946, in Lawton, OK, born to Charlie Kelly and Anna Elizabeth Gray. She is survived by her sons, Douglas Cooper and David Cooper; and her daughter, Brittini Luna...

Sep 14, 2022

Patrick Andrew Wootton, age 25, died on September 14, 2022. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was recently a resident of Torreon, New Mexico. He attended El Dorado High School, where he played football and was on the wrestling team. After completing an Associate degree in welding from CNM, he began working with...

Sep 14, 2022

David Russel Waymire, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2022. He completed his PhD in Nuclear Physics at Brigham Young University and did post-doctoral work at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories from 1974 - 2015. He enjoyed his work...

Sep 14, 2022

Alejandro "Alex" Archibeque Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was a quiet hard-working man known for his stories about his life and for his love of gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro, and Lucinda Archibeque; his wife Carmen; infant daughter, Rita; and son,...

Sep 14, 2022

Elfego J. Chavez, age 85, born on May 30, 1937, a life-long resident of Sena, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, joining his wife, Lucille in heaven. Elfego proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 - 1959. Elfego married Lucille in 1960 and raised a beautiful family. He was hardworking, he...

Sep 14, 2022

Sonny Brown, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico died peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born on December 26, 1937, to the late Chester Brown and Vena (Steward) in Corcoran, CA.

Sonny was married to his late wife Ursula Brown (Wagner) from Germany, for 43 years. He was survived by his two children, Heidi...

Sep 14, 2022

Barbara Taylor Wiley was born in Gladewater, TX, on September 2, 1933, and died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. During her 89 years, she served God faithfully, 56 of those years with the love of her life, Don Wiley. Barbara was one of six children born to Oliver and Thelma Taylor and grew up in several...

Sep 13, 2022

On September 13, 2022, Samuel Scott Collis of Albuquerque died at the age of 55 from a rare and aggressive cancer. Scott was born to Robert and Lynn Collis in Winchester, Virginia. He graduated with academic honors from Bartlesville High School, received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering summa cum laude from the University of Kansas while participating...

Sep 12, 2022

Margarita Monica Barela beloved wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother passed from this world to her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022, with family at her side. She has joined her husband of 65 years, Candido in heaven. Monica was born July 20, 1935, in Pecos, NM.

Monica is survived by children; Janet Barela &...

Sep 12, 2022

Julie Mae Moslow

Saturday, August 2, 1941- Monday, September 12,2022 Beloved wife of Bob Moslow and mother of Mitchell and Russell Fine. Beloved aunt and great-aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. A magical teacher and nanny. A blessed giver. A true friend. May her memory be a blessing.

Please visit our online guestbook for Julie at...

Sep 12, 2022

Marilyn Jean Kifer passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born Monday, May 22, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Milo and Lola Rundle. She lived in Denver and Salt Lake City before moving to Albuquerque, and graduated from Highland High School in 1951, and then attended UNM. She married Richard Kifer in 1954 and moved east living in...

Sep 12, 2022

Dr. Dayana George-Lucero, age 57, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Steven Lucero; daughter, Tiffany Harrell (Justin Harrell); granddaughters, Ariana Powdrell and Jayla Harrell; grandsons, Jaxon and Noah Harrell; 5 sisters; 3 brothers; and several extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Elias Lucero;...

Sep 12, 2022

William Thomas "Tom" Bell, 103, went to live in Heaven, September 12, 2022. Tom passed away peacefully with his family present. He was born on August 19, 1919, in Diboll, TX, to Homer and Mary Bell. He was proceeded in death 5 years ago by the love of his life his spouse Geraldine "Jerry" Bell and they celebrated 72...

Sep 11, 2022

Peggy Wallace Cole was born September 29, 1924, in Comanche County Texas. She passed away on September 11, 2022, in Haslet, Texas. She is preceded by husband, Lt. Col. Jack H. Cole, USA Ret.; brother, Gilbert S. Wallace; grandsons, Dr. Shawn P. Williams, and Dr. James E. Williams; parents, D.T. Wallace, and Opal Garner Wallace. She is...

Sep 11, 2022

Dorothy Virginia "Tooker" Cathey Walton, 99, was born Thursday, March 1, 1923 in Jackson, MS and died Sunday, September 11, 2022 peacefully at home in Los Ranchos, New Mexico. She graduated from AG Parrish High School in Selma, AL and attended Montevallo, a women's Liberal Arts college in AL. She was recruited from Montevallo in 1943 to join the...

Sep 11, 2022

Jessica Dillard, age 28, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She entered this world on February 8, 1994, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Terry and Liz Dillard. She is survived by her sons, Rosendo Cruz, and Alakai Benavidez; father, Terry Dillard; mother, Liz Dillard; brother, Matthew Dillard; sister-in-law,...

Sep 11, 2022

Mary 'Nickie' Eisenzimmer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Leonard Eisenzimmer. Mary is survived by her daughter, Katrina Gonzales and husband, Joe; daughter, Trish Eisenzimmer and boyfriend, Edward Lovato; granddaughter, La Tecia Lovato and boyfriend, Osvaldo Lozano; great-grandchildren, Carolina, Destiny and Noah-John; grandson, Adrian...

Sep 11, 2022

Wayne Spence, Lawrenceville, VA native and longtime Albuquerque resident, passed on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Wayne was the ninth of ten children born to John Thomas Spence and Irene Baird Spence, both of Brunswick County.

Wayne grew up in Lawrenceville where he remained until joining the Army. While on leave he visited his friend's hometown of Albuquerque,...