Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Richard (Dick) L. Mitchell passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, July 29, 2022. Richard the son of CJ Mitchell Sr. and Annie Lee Daniels Mitchell was born on Saturday, March 18, 1933, in the farming community of Kildare in northeast Texas. After retiring, following twenty years and six months of service in the U.S. Air...

Jul 27, 2022

CYNTHIA VERNON WARREN (Frank), 1938-2022

Cynthia Vernon Warren (aka Cynthia Frank) of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 27, 2022. Cynthia led a life well-worth celebrating that centered on family, friends, and community. She was born November 9, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois, where she lived until her family moved to Edwardsville. She attended Edwardsville High...

Jul 27, 2022

Desiderio Padilla, 44, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on July 27, 2022. He entered this world on August 29, 1977, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Desiderio and Dorcas Padilla. He is survived by his sisters Pavielle and Selah Sandoval; sisters Lupe and Lucille Padilla; brothers John and Leo Padilla;...

Jul 26, 2022

In Memoriam — The Rev. Dr. (Paul) David Poling

The Rev. Dr. David Poling, a well-known pastor and community leader in the Albuquerque area for 50 years, passed away in peace Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Rio Rancho, N.M. During his 40 years in the pulpit, David served Presbyterian congregations in New York, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and...

Jul 26, 2022

Bernice Moyna, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., at FRENCH – Westside.

The Mass will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1502 Sara...

Jul 26, 2022

Adeline LaJean Raff, our precious gem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 4 years old after a year and a half battle with Neuroblastoma cancer. Adeline was born in Dubois, Pennsylvania on Monday, October 2, 2017, to parents Aaron Raff and Megan Dunkle. Adeline was a very smart, creative, and sassy little girl. She loved playing...

Jul 26, 2022

Barbara "Bobbie" Goldsmith Sunrise: January 27, 1943 Sunset: July 26, 2022

Barbara was born in NYC, the first daughter of Arthur and Greta Goldsmith who were both Holocaust survivors. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallis DaCosta, her partner of 36 years, her grandmothers, and her four Scotties. She is survived...

Jul 26, 2022

Darlyne Edith Miller was born in Portland, Oregon on March 23, 1934. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a devout wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Darlyne grew up in Portland where she enjoyed riding horses bareback with her sisters. She loved that everything in Oregon was so green from abundant rain. She married Jerald...

Jul 25, 2022

Robert Keith Johnson, 84, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place July 25, 2022. He entered this world December 28, 1937, in Greenwood, IN, born to Paul and Martha Johnson. He is survived by his daughter Paula Cuevas and his grandkids Max, Briana, Ryan, and Great Granddaughter Adelphia; son Michael Johnson; Daughter in...

Jul 25, 2022

Christ W. Kirikos, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great - grandfather, brother, son and friend, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 84. Christ was born Monday, May 2, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM, to William "Bill" Kirikos and the former Georgia Capels. He met the love of his life, Phyllis, who he married in 1960, followed...

Jul 25, 2022

We are very sad to announce the passing of William (Bill) Easley on Monday, July 25th, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Gallup, NM on November 29th, 1935 to William and Mary (Rocco) Easley. He was raised in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1954. Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy of...

Jul 24, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, COL Jimmy R. Gomez. He departed this life and entered eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

COL Gomez was born in Las Cruces, NM on August 9, 1949,...

Jul 24, 2022

Robert "Rob" Henry Walker, age 37, beloved husband, father, son, and brother was called to his resting place on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He entered this world on August 18, 1984, in Bremerhaven, Germany, born to Randall and Sarah Walker. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Walker; daughter, Maryanne Elizabeth Walker; father, Randall Walker; mother, Sarah Walker; brothers,...

Jul 24, 2022

Ernest David Niper, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born Tuesday, September 20, 1932, in Warwick, NY. Mr. Niper graduated Warwick High School and received electronics training from DeVry Technical Institute. He worked as a mechanical rubber parts designer before entering the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In...

Jul 24, 2022

Honorable Judge Bennie Lovato, born on June 22, 1934, a life-long resident of Algodones, was called home to our Lord on July 24, 2022. Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro and Florencia Lovato; grandsons, Jonathan Trujillo, and Eric Debroisse; siblings, Pedro, Mandy, Tony, Vicky, Juanita, Irene, Jessie, Casimiro and Frances. He is survived by...

Jul 24, 2022

It is with a heavy heart; we announce the peaceful passing of Ernestine (Tina) C. Archuleta. Ernestine was called to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Tina was born on December 15, 1939, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Augustine and Eliza Casaus, she was the 2nd oldest of four brothers and a sister: Augustine Casaus Jr, Felix Casaus,...

Jul 23, 2022

Hilario (JR) Velasquez, 76, of Albuquerque, NM was called home to the Lord and passed away peacefully at his home on July 23rd, 2022 surrounded by his immediate family. Hilario was born in Colorado on Thursday, October 4th, 1945 to Hilario & Aurelia Velasquez. He grew up in the town of Dilia, NM in a large family with several...

Jul 23, 2022

Cecilia Kotara Pounds (known to some as "CeCe" and known to others as "G'ma") passed away at home on July 23, 2022, with her daughters and Goddaughter by her side. Cecilia loved her family; she will be deeply missed. Cecilia was born to Sam and Irene Kotara in Groom, Texas, on December 14, 1935, and was the...

Jul 21, 2022

On July 21, 2022 Luther "Mr. G" Garcia, 77, breathed his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven. Luther beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and friend entered this world on October 20, 1944 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Eleuterio and Estella Garcia. He is survived by his spouse, Karen Garcia; daughter, Elisa (Matthew) Chavez; daughter, Elreena Garcia;...

Jul 21, 2022

Bryan Tagle, age 43, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

A Rosary will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside followed by a Reception.