Obituaries

May 31, 2022

Henry Nuanes, 86, was born in Albuquerque North Valley, Alameda, and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Henry lived a fulfilling life as a husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Henry was also a member of the SNMDMP2. He was preceded in death by his parents...

May 31, 2022

Charlotte (Gina) Jaramillo-Ortiz, 64, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She entered this world on November 12, 1957 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Leroy and Marian Jaramillo. She is survived by her daughters, Tana, Audra, and Marisol; her sons, John LeRoy and Savino; her spouse, Alejandro; as...

May 30, 2022

Stella passed on Monday, May 30th, 2022, at home with her family, who remained by her side continuously during times of struggle. She was born, Stella Helen Monica Anastasia Sullivan on November 25th, 1936, in St. John's, Newfoundland to Michael and Monica (Hafey) Sullivan. Stella married the love of her life, Don Gray, on April 3rd, 1971, only a...

May 30, 2022

Isaac Sullivan-Leshin was a devoted son, grandson, nephew, and the most loyal friend you could have.  He left this world suddenly at age 34 in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM, leaving an unfillable void for his loving family, wide circle of friends, and colleagues.

Kind, gentle, curious and opinionated, Isaac was always willing...

May 29, 2022

Jess D. Pennington, went to be with our Lord on May 29, 2022 on Sunday. He is survived by his four children; Annette (Randy), Troy (Dianne), Racheal, Mona (Gary). Grand children; Dominic, Natalie, Brenden, Arron, Troy, Olivia, Joseph, Donovan. Great-grandchildren; Cureyn, Makilee, Jet, Hadley.

May 29, 2022

Allen Jerome Murry was born on April 14, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Helen Marie Murry and Brad Marshall (both preceded Allen in death). Allen made his transition from this earth on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 4:14 p.m. in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by family. Having been educated in the Detroit school system, receiving his bachelor's...

May 28, 2022

Alice Judy Moss, 68, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 28, 2022, at the Bear Canyon Nursing Home in Albuquerque. Alice entered this world on April 8, 1954 in Rehoboth, NM, born to Jimmie and Alice Begay. In high school she was a baton twirler and a member...

May 27, 2022

Lillian Katherine Wentworth Hamlin

December 10, 1919 — May 27, 2022

“Thank You For Today”

Lillian died peacefully in her own bed with her family near her.

How do we sum up a life of over 102 years in a few paragraphs.  It is impossible, but here...

May 27, 2022

Matthew Pacheco left us unexpectedly on May 27th, 2022, at 54 years old. He was born to Dorella and Toby Pacheco on June 28th, 1967, and was the older brother to Marc Pacheco.

He became a home designer and constructor and created many works of art throughout his life. He took each day lightly and reminded the...

May 27, 2022

John Henry Farmer was born February 18, 1936, in South Boston, VA to the late Edward Lawson Sr. & Alma Chappell Farmer. Youngest of 6 children. Proudly served his country for 21 years and 6 months as a member of the US Army. In 1965 he married Betty Richardson. From their union had one son John Jon Farmer. John...

May 26, 2022

On May 26, 2022, Jonathan "Jon" William Reider went to be with the His Lord and Savior. He was 32 years old. Jon was born June 20, 1989, to Barbara J. Reider. He grew up in Albuquerque New Mexico. Jon was a member of the Cub Scouts pack 389 and Boy Scouts Troop 444. He graduated from...

May 26, 2022

Tranquilino Apodaca went home to the Lord on May 26, 2022. He entered the Gates of Heaven and has joined wife Rufina, parents Manuel T. and Rosita Apodaca and sister Otillia Martinez. He is survived by children John & Deadra, Fred and Barbara Apodaca, Louise & Kenny Fresquez and Barbara Baca. Grandchildren John Eric, Andrew, Andres and...

May 26, 2022

Mary Buchanan, 79, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 26, 2022. She entered this world on September 6, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming, born to Frank and Jeanne Copp. She married Neil Buchanan on October 26, 1969. They were married 41 years until Neil’s death in 2010.

Mary was an avid...

May 25, 2022

Ardis June Karler passed away at the age of 99 on May 25, 2022. She was born in Tippecanoe Indiana on April 13, 1923, to Loren and Dessie Brockey. Ardis was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Lloyd, and her husband Robert, who passed in 1989, and a grandson Nathan. Ardis is survived by seven...

May 24, 2022

Bill passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on February 28, 1933, in Laramie, WY, and spent summers in a log cabin with a lean-to kitchen in the Snowy Range near Centennial, WY. He graduated from both Harvard University ('55) and Harvard Medical School ('59) followed by an internship and 1st year...

May 24, 2022

Ernest (Ernie) Ashcraft was born on April 25, 1930 in Ford, Kentucky. He went home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Ernie is survived by his sons William and John, daughter-in-law Vickie and Deena, son-in-law Richard Ferrel, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Lois Philby, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Jean Ashcraft. He is preceded in death by his loving...

May 24, 2022

Jim Rael, a resident of Belen, New Mexico went on to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 92 years young. He passed peacefully in the presence of his wife of 71 years, Sally Rael. Jim is survived by his wife, Sally; daughter, Dianna; son-in-law, Manuel; niece, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Shirleen, Dawn-Marie, and...

May 24, 2022

George H. Reid was born February 1st, 1957 and passed away on May 24th, 2022. He was a beloved father and friend. George is survived by his daughter Jilia Reid, son Timothy Reid and brother Jim Reid. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. A celebration of...

May 24, 2022

Kelley Johnson was born to Russell and Debbie Johnson in Coleman, Texas, on December 12, 1921. He became a centenarian on his last birthday. He had three older brothers and three older sisters all of whom preceded him in death, along with several nieces and nephews.

While living in Andrews, Texas, in 1959,...

May 23, 2022

Howard Schaer, beloved uncle, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at age 61. Howard grew up in Brooklyn, NY and enjoyed reminiscing about his old neighborhood off Eastern Parkway. He resided in Albuquerque for over 35 years, caring for his late mother Marilyn, speaking often to his late sister Nancy, and working at...