Obituaries

Jul 8, 2022

Ernest Gallegos Velasquez, 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He is survived by his sister, Janice; sons, Charles Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Victor Velasquez, and Daniel Velasquez; daughter, Loretta Ginn; along with 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Belle; mother, Rita;...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard Kenny, 87, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Frank and Alice Kenny. He was raised in College Point, NY, but spent most of his adult life in Albuquerque. Rick proudly served his country in the United States...

Jul 8, 2022

Henry (Hank) Arnold Burhans, Jr., age 87, of Syracuse, NY, and more recently of Corrales, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 8th, 2022. He graduated from the Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA and then attended both Colgate University and Syracuse University. He obtained his master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and worked for the New...

Jul 8, 2022

Carol Jane "CJ" Seidlitz December 21, 1959-July 8, 2022 Carol Jane "CJ" Seidlitz, age 62, of Placitas, NM passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 8th, 2022, following a battle with early-onset dementia. CJ was born in Palmer, AK on December 21st, 1959, to Charlotte and Lee Allen. She received a degree...

Jul 7, 2022

Brett David Rosenau, passed away on Thursday, July 7th, 2022, at the young age of 15. Born on March 24th, 2007, in Albuquerque, NM to parents, Amanda Lopez and Brett David Rosenau. Brett was a boy who was never afraid to be different, nor was he afraid to stand out. He was incredibly gifted and excelled at any task....

Jul 7, 2022

Edgar A. Amsden III passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, January 30, 1944 to Edgar A. Amsden II and Martha Amsden (Durbin). Along with his family and little sister Martha, Ed moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1950. Ed attended Zia Elementary School, Wilson...

Jul 7, 2022

Mehl Ree Draper Downard passed away at home in Albuquerque, NM on July 7, 2022, at the age of 88. Mehl was born on November 26, 1933, in Spring City, Utah to Floyd Clinton and Leola LaVee Nielsen Draper. She grew up learning to work hard in the small farming community of Spring City with her brothers...

Jul 7, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our mother, Helen B. Martinez. Helen peacefully left us on July 7, 2022, her mother's birthday, surrounded by her family while at home.

Helen was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother devoted to her family and a true friend to many. The...

Jul 6, 2022

Norma "Skip" Orndorff, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, of COPD, at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital.  Ms. Orndorff was born March 13, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio.  Her father's involvement in the Manhattan Project brought her to Albuquerque as a small child. She lived the rest of her life in her beloved New Mexico.  She attended Immanuel...

Jul 6, 2022

Carolyne Precola DeVore-Parks was born in Washington, D.C. Friday, January 14, 1943. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, after a long illness. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m., at Faith Temple Church of God, 1000 Broadway SE. Services will be live-streamed on Zoom. The link will only...

Jul 6, 2022

George Albert "Peter" Bratcher, 77, our beloved, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He entered this world on Monday, September 4, 1944 in Durham, NC, born to George and Anna Bratcher. George is preceded in death by two sisters, Delilah Ann Blake and Loretta Mae Bratcher; and nephew, Ronnie Bratcher.

Jul 6, 2022

On Wednesday, July 6th, 2022, Virginia M. Ward, age 91, shed her earthly ties, seeking to be with her God. Born March 19th, 1931, to Worley E. and Margaret E. Hicks in Chama, New Mexico, where she lived until her marriage on April 20th, 1946, to Albert E. Ward. Soon after they were married, the oil boom hit San...

Jul 6, 2022

Rose Marie Velarde entered into eternal life to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Rose was born on May 3, 1930 in Salida, CO to Josephina Archuleta and Candelario Roybal. Rose moved to New Mexico in 1950 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. She was a devout Catholic and a member of the Immaculate...

Jul 6, 2022

Ouida Christine Lowrey was born Thursday, January 4, 1934 in Melrose, New Mexico, to Elliott Cleo McKinley and Cloris Nevada Cundiff. She was the middle daughter of three; her sisters, Wanda Tarpley and Janita Harris, preceded her in death. Ouida's mom died when she was only fourteen, causing her and her sisters to quickly grow up and become quite...

Jul 5, 2022

Robert (Bob), age 76, was born May 10, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN and died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

His family moved to Albuquerque in the early 1950s. He attended Catholic school and graduated from St. Mary's in 1964. After a short stint in the Navy, he continued with his love of cars, drawing him...

Jul 5, 2022

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the life of a vibrant young woman tragically ended in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Chandler, AZ, on May 28, 2002, Aaliyah J. Vigil came to Albuquerque at an early age. Aaliyah is survived by her mother, Danielle (Tiffany) Vigil; sisters, Nevaeh Vigil, and Ella Vigil; and nephew, Angelo Vigil Whitman. Aaliyah's grandparents are Daniel...

Jul 5, 2022

Erma Jean Robinson, age 87, beloved mother/grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, peacefully at home with all her loved one's present. She entered this world on November 25, 1934, in Pueblo, CO, born to Artemio and Nancy Fognani. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Robinson along with all...

Jul 5, 2022

Lillian was born on July 14, 1944 and was called to Eternal rest on July 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrocinio and Francisquita Martinez; brothers, Pat and Erminio Casias; and sisters, Erlinda Casias and Cecilia Martinez.

She is survived by sister, Sylvia Sisneros of Albuquerque, NM and Teodorita (Tita) Martinez...

Jul 5, 2022

Retha Gay (Belcheff) Shiplet was the first born to Steve and Alba (Daves) Belcheff on Thursday, October 13, 1949, in Clayton, New Mexico. Her siblings are Larry and Debbie (Yob) Belcheff of Raton, Debbie and Dennis Selvage, Lynette, and Frank Butts all of Albuquerque, and Steve, and June (Campbell) Belcheff of New Braunfels, TX.

She leaves behind...

Jul 4, 2022

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Dodson, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother came to know true freedom on Monday, July 4, 2022, when she entered eternal glory. She was born to Carl and Edna Gresham on August 22, 1932 in Lexington, Kentucky. She had one brother, James "Bobby" Gresham who preceded her in passing. She married Warren Duncan...