Obituaries

May 14, 2022

Joyce Sagon, age 93, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, NM, where she had resided the last 5 plus years. Joyce was known for being very friendly, caring, and easy to approach. She traveled and camped extensively and was very good at fishing. She enjoyed a good card game with friends and her...

May 13, 2022

On May 13, 2022, Anthony (Tony) Joseph Gray, 86, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father with his loving wife, Joan, by his side. A private memorial was held on May 27, 2022. Tony was born on April 7, 1936, in Bath, New York, into a large Italian family. After...

May 13, 2022

Rita Mae Watkins Robertson, 94, was called home by our Lord Friday, May 13, 2022.

Rita was born at home January 30, 1928 in Portales, New Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lillian; husband, TJ “Red” Robertson; and her parents, Chloe Sophronia Gibson Watkins and Harmon Dwight Watkins.

Her family moved many...

May 13, 2022

"Rip" Harry Boyd Huntington passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family and was under the care of Hospice of New Mexico. Rip was a Vietnam Veteran and served honorably in the United States Army. He was born in Chama, NM, where he loved to spend time...

May 13, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Laura Patricia "Lucero" Garcia. She left us on Friday, May 13th, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren after a brief illness. She was the most beautiful person inside and out. She was deeply loved by her family and extended family. She was born to Perfilio and Predicanda Lucero...

May 13, 2022

Virginia was born in Cincinnati, OH, to Laura Belle and Homer Earl Jones. She lived with her maternal grandparents in Iowa until she was 7 years old when her mother and new stepfather, Hubert F Williams, brought her to a new home in Albuquerque.

At 18, Virginia married Walter F. Scott and birthed 3 living children: David,...

May 12, 2022

Kathleen Frances Cano, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She is survived by her loving son Bryan Apodaca. A Visitation followed by a Rosary will take place on Friday, June 10, 2022, 12:00 p.m. at FRENCH-University.

May 12, 2022

Federico (Fred) Martinez left his family and friends to be united with his Savior and Lord on May 12, 2022. He was 98 years old, and his legacy was one of devotion to God, love for his family, and enduring patriotism to his country. He was born on May 4, 1924, in Questa, NM, to Marcelino and...

May 12, 2022

Dr. Max E. McClellan was born in 1935, to Hanes and Lola McClellan. He grew up in Tracy, CA. At 17, he graduated HS and attended the University of Berkeley, CA. Shortly after, he joined the USAF where he met his wife, Charlene Ann Cory. He attended the University of Buffalo, NY for a bachelor's degree in education. He...

May 12, 2022

Rebecca L. Happy, age 60, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She entered this world on July 5, 1961, in Osceola, AR, born to Hershel and Juanita Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Happy; daughters, Angela Shomin and Tanya Shomin all from Albuquerque, NM; son, Chris...

May 12, 2022

Randall O. Martin, 88, passed away on May 12, 2022. Randall was born December 19, 1933, at St. Joseph's Hospital, in Albuquerque. He attended Monte Vista Elementary, Jefferson Junior High, Albuquerque High and then Highland High when it opened in 1949. He was a member of the second graduating class in 1951. He also was a member...

May 12, 2022

LoaDean Emery left our Earth on May 12, 2022, where she died of natural causes. LoaDean (Bunny) was born on November 17, 1936 in Kamiah, Idaho.

Her parents were Ralph and Mildred Emery. She had two brothers, Larry, living in Cottage Grove, OR; and Eugene, who proceeded her in death. Surviving are her children, Valerie Johnson of...

May 11, 2022

Herbert Vernon Kauffman, was born on November 29,1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Herbert Vernon Kauffman, Sr.  and Albina Theresa Okruhlik. He grew up as a boy scout, graduated from Sandia High School, Class of  later enlisted as a Chef in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam war. He was proud to have served in...

May 11, 2022

Ed was born in Utica, New York to Edward W. and Veronica Taylor. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Laura Goldsworthy (husband Steve), his son Edward (Bill) W. Taylor III (wife Jennifer), granddaughter Emily Goldsworthy, grandson Christopher Taylor, grandson Daniel Taylor and brother Richard Taylor (wife Nancy). Ed was a Research Physicist with the U.S....

May 11, 2022

Paul William Straughan passed quietly into the arms of his Heavenly Father at home in Canyon, TX on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Paul was the third generation of his family raised in Vaughn, NM, where he was born, April 25, 1933, to Archie Benjamin Straughan and wife, Sarah Frances (Hamilton) Straughan. Paul was a 1951 graduate of Vaughn High...

May 11, 2022

Marine. Mechanical Engineer. Musician.

Deeply beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed on May 11 at the age of 68. His full life was filled with family, music, friends, and a fulfilling profession. James Thomas “Doc” Welby was born in Boston but lived the majority of his life in Albuquerque with some wonderful years spent in...

May 11, 2022

David "Dave" B. Hill, age 96, left this earth to join the angels in heaven on May 11, 2022. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by family, their love and the sounds of one of his favorite Frank Sinatra albums.

Dave is survived by his lovely wife of nearly 70 years, Norma A. Hill; children, Laurie Johnson, Kathleen...

May 11, 2022

For we know that if our earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made by hands, eternal in the heavens.  For indeed, in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven, since in fact after putting it on, we will not...

May 11, 2022

Felix Lorenzo Garcia, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side on May 11, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1937 in Valencia, NM to Jesusita and Claudio Garcia. Felix graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1956. At a young age he met "the most beautiful girl," Lorenza Montoya,...

May 10, 2022

James Townsend, age 92, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, May 10, 2022.

He entered this world on April 29, 1930, in Asheville, NC, born to Robert and Sadie Townsend.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lavern Townsend; son, Bill Townsend; daughter, Charmaine Tycer; daughter,...