Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Captain Fidel T. Smith, NOAA, retired, was born on January 14, 1942, in Alamosa, CO, and passed on July 14, 2022. He was preceded by his parents Jack and Mary Smith; brother Jerry L.; and sister Judy M. Epley.

He is survived by his wife Jayne Rouleau Smith of Albuquerque; his brothers, Dick...

Jul 14, 2022

Susanne L. Stone passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the age of 82. She retired from QWEST after many years of service. Susie volunteered at Altrusa, The Telephone Museum of New Mexico, and lots of other places. She had many friends that she kept in contact with through the years. Susie or Sue (as many called her) is...

Jul 14, 2022

David Leonard Daves, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2022. David was born Friday, June 17, 1966 in Albuquerque, graduated from Eldorado HS, and attended UNM. He is survived by his mother, Lynda Hahn; and stepdad, Jim Martin; aunt, Barbara Hahn; cousin, Valerie Sedor (husband, John and children, Katie and Hollie); cousin, Mike Hahn; and cousin,...

Jul 13, 2022

William Gonzales (Sgt. First Class P1 Retired), 91, beloved father, grandfather and uncle went to his eternal resting place on July 13, 2022. He is predeceased by his loving wife Alice and grandson Jacob Shroyer. He is survived by his 6 children: Linda, Frances, Billy, Robert (spouse Susan), Shirley and Juanita (spouse Charles); his 5 grandchildren: Angela, Beth (spouse Eli),...

Jul 13, 2022

Walter Otto Bartels was born Friday, January 27, 1922, in Altamont, Illinois. He was predeceased by his wife, Iona, on July 17, 2007.  He is survived by his children, Ron, and wife, Rece, Kathleen, and  Leon and wife, Connie; grandchildren, Rory Tyson and husband, Coby, Jason Bartels and wife, Nicola, and Phillip Bartels; six great-grandchildren, Clara, Emma, Molly Bartels,...

Jul 13, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Burnett McDonald, Ill (76) died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born and grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to parents, Charles Burnett McDonald, Jr. and Phyllis Fisher McDonald. Charlie graduated from Bartlesville College High School in 1964. He attended Oklahoma State University from 1964 - 1969 where he studied biology and participated in ROTC officers...

Jul 12, 2022

Shirley A. Puariea, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her spouse, both parents, and siblings. She is survived by her children Mathew Puariea, Beth Clark (Donnie), Karla Puariea, and Jeffrey Puariea, all of Albuquerque, and Benjamin Puariea (Pat) of Houston; grandchildren Christopher...

Jul 11, 2022

David Scott Rubi, age 43, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 11, 2022. David is survived by his many family members and friends and will be greatly missed. Please share a memory of David in our tribute wall.

Jul 11, 2022

Mary (Gutierrez, Brusuelas) Salazar was born in Tularosa, NM in January 1919. She went to Tularosa High School where she met Joseph Brusuelas. They married and had three children: Sandra, Lino and Betty Lou. Joseph passed in 1956. Mary put herself through beauty school and after graduation, they offered her a position as an instructor. Betty attended the beauty...

Jul 11, 2022

John G. Rubio, born in Las Vegas, NM on August 30, 1937, passed into God's loving embrace on Monday, July 11, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Liz Rubio of Rio Rancho, NM; and his five daughters: Deborah Drury, husband, Dan and daughter, Elaine of Brooklyn Center, MN; Barbara Harmon,...

Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Gary Mares passed away on July 11, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Chona Mares; his brother, Frank J. Mares, M.D. and wife Barbara Mares, their daughters Cristina Mares and Andrea Mares; as well as his daughter Rachael McDermott and husband Terry McDermott; his son Michael Mares and wife Michelle Mares; and his grandchild Jude...

Jul 11, 2022

Vera M Denzer, 88 years old, resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022.She was born in Anton Chico, NM and raised a very devout Catholic. Vera is survived by her daughter, Deborah Baca and partner, Daniel; son, David Denzer and wife, Christine; granddaughter, Julie Padilla and husband, Joseph; granddaughter, Tanya Martinez and husband, Marcelo; granddaughter,...

Jul 10, 2022

Our Mother, Virginia I. Nelson, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 23, 1927, to Harry and Eleanor Eckert. She married Gilbert B. Nelson on October 8, 1952, and his jobs took her to Elizabeth, NJ; Oak Ridge, TN; Los Alamos, NM; Walnut...

Jul 9, 2022

CAROLYN BERTRAM 1941-2022 On Saturday, July, 9, 2022, Carolyn Bertram of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away from cancer at the age of 80. Carolyn spent most of her life in Santa Fe and made a career of working for the State of New Mexico. She served in several capacities throughout her service advancing from an entry level position at...

Jul 9, 2022

Barbara Henson, 80 years old, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Barbara grew up in Albuquerque where she graduated from Valley High School and received her BA from UNM. She worked as a draftsperson and cartographer, retiring from the US Geological Survey. She enjoyed her art and was a gifted pastel painter. After retirement she enjoyed different activities...

Jul 9, 2022

Elvira (known to many as Vera) was born on April 20, 1931 in Buffalo Valley, NM. It is difficult to condense 91 years into a few sentences. Her parents were migrant workers. She shared stories of moving across four states following crops, of the awesome biscuits her dad would bake, and the love for her mother through...

Jul 8, 2022

Gladys Marie Hessler, 93, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, July 8, 2022. She entered this world on November 27, 1928, in Indio, CA, born to Cecil and Daris Cox . She is survived by her son Brad Hessler wife Amanda; daughter Brenda Chace husband Randy; granddaughters Brandi Chace Jonson; grandson...

Jul 8, 2022

Marlene Theresa Mellenthin was born in Chicago on September 5, 1935, the only child of James and Mae O’Brien (Smetana). She married William J. Mellenthin in 1956 (deceased 2000) and had four children: Susan, Ruth, Nancy and James (deceased 1985); and one grandchild, Michael. She graduated from Chicago Teachers College and was a public grade schoolteacher for approximately 15...

Jul 8, 2022

Catherine Aileen McClellan was called to heaven from her home in Edgewood NM on the morning of Friday July 8, 2022. She was 65 years old. Catherine was born in Redding CA on February 22, 1957. She is proceeded in death by her father Don Wilson, mother Aileen Everett, brother David Wilson, uncle Roy Cooley, and aunt Betty Cooley....

Jul 8, 2022

Gilbert Gutierrez, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, was called to be with his Tata Dios on Friday, July 8, 2022. He entered this world on Friday, April 16, 1954, in Chilili, NM, born to Pedro and Manuelita Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gutierrez; daughter, Juanita Lucero; son-in-law, Jarrod Killebrew; grandson, Julian...