Obituaries

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,...

May 10, 2022

J. Carlos Lucero

March 28, 1930 – May 10, 2022

Juan Carlos Lucero, son of Jose Abelino Lucero and Carlota Archuleta and beloved husband to Yvonne, was a respected engineer and businessman and a native son of New Mexico. He died in Arvada, CO at the age of 92....

May 10, 2022

Susie (Mary) Singer, 77, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her son, Andy Singer and his wife, Elizabeth; nephew, Tyler Seals and his wife, Mary; nephew, Ryan Seals and his wife, Jennifer, and her great-nephew...

May 10, 2022

Adrianne Renee Williams departed her loving family on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 21st, 1982, to Karen and William Madison. Adrianne was mother to Emma Madison-Trujillo and Jayden Williams. She raised her children with love and devotion in Albuquerque, with her husband, Brian Williams. She loved Albuquerque, Mexican food,...

May 10, 2022

On Tuesday, May 10, 2020, Heaven received an angel, Mary Lou (Baca) Griego. Mary Lou was born on August 13, 1930, in Grants, NM to Eduardo and Nicanora Baca. It was there that she met the love of her life Steve Griego who she married on April 18, 1953.

Mary Lou was devoted to her husband Steve...

May 9, 2022

Lorris L. Adams born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 26, 1928, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 9, 2022. She is survived by two brothers: Dale Buchanan and Ross Buchanan, her son: James Smith: granddaughters: Katrina Lunt and Jacqueline Ulrich, great-grandchildren: Klaura Lunt, Karl Lunt, Nico Ulrich and Shilo Ulrich.

Services will be held Saturday...

May 9, 2022

Lynn McNeil Lynn McNeil, husband, son, and brother passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Nancy McNeil; sister, Linda Malott and husband, Alan; and nephews, Daniel Malott and Brian Malott and wife, Brittany Maldonado-Malott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christina; father, Lloyd; and brother, Larry. Lynn was a gentle old...

May 9, 2022

Garry Girard Crollett, 64, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on May 9, 2022 after his long battle with COPD.

Garry is predeceased by his parents, Fred Crollett and Prudence Crollett, and his older brother, Fred Crollett, Jr.  Left to cherish his memory are his oldest son, Simon Crollett of Jackson, Wyoming and Garry's wife, Kelly...

May 9, 2022

Constance R. Drake

Constance (Connie) Drake was called home on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the age of 93. She is survived by her children, Richard, Debra, Donald, Gayle, and Laurie; 16 grandchildren,4 step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Connie is survived by her brother, Robert Gonzales of Shoshone, Wyoming. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces,...

May 9, 2022

Alfred Leroy Pino Sr. Alfred Leroy Pino Sr. passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 83. Alfred passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Bella and his family by his side. Alfred was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on April 29, 1939, to Anita Pino. Alfred graduated from Wagon Mound High School...

May 9, 2022

Leota A. Asmus, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2022, four months after celebrating her 100th birthday with family. Leota was born in Chicago on Jan. 2, 1922, to Philip and Margaret Didier, who moved the family to Dania Beach, FL during the Great Depression. Leota was the third of five children....

May 8, 2022

Francis Charles "Chuck" Olsen died on May 8, 2022, after battling complications following vascular surgery. Chuck was born in San Francisco, California on March 7, 1944, to Bernard Charles Olsen and Alice Elizabeth Olsen while his father was serving in the US Navy. The family later returned to Everett, MA, where Chuck grew up among extended family....

May 8, 2022

Abbie passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, at the age of 89 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to James Edward Baxter and Abbie Jane Baxter, the second child but first daughter, in Mineola, NY, March 25, 1933. She had an older brother James, younger sister Alice, who has preceded her in death, but is survived...

May 8, 2022

Cecelia Theresa D'Amour, 90 years old, passed away on May 8, 2022. Cecelia was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in 1931. The youngest of four children, she always spoke of warm memories growing up in a small northern New Mexico town. Her family moved to Santa Fe when Cecelia was in high school, and she graduated...

May 8, 2022

Marie Cheshire Whelan passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 8, 2022, Mother's Day, at the age of 93. It's only fitting she died on a day that celebrates mothers because she was the best of them, teaching so many others, including her three daughters, how to be excellent moms themselves. The most important lesson Marie taught her...

May 7, 2022

Valerie Atkins, age 58, passed away at her home quietly and peacefully in the afternoon of May 7th, 2022, surrounded by her family, Mark, Morgan, Courtney, and Brandon Atkins. Valerie was born in Landstuhl, Germany (Ramstein AFB) on June 14th, 1963 to Donna Anne Phillips Vickers and William Williford Vickers, Colonel (Ret.) USAF. Valerie grew up seeing...

May 7, 2022

Larry Oliver Orr, age 72, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren. He entered this world on February 12th, 1950, in Toledo, OH. Born to Clarence Harold Orr and Phyllis Jean Orr (Markins). Larry lived a fulfilling life as a loving father, grandfather, and friend. Larry was a Veteran of the Vietnam...

May 7, 2022

Al Hall, 74, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 7th, 2022. He is survived by his two children; Tanya Smith and husband Jerry, David Blakley, and wife Brittney; grandchildren, Alexia and Shayla Smith, Jordan, and Taylor Blakley; sister Carol Cyphert; brother, David Hall, and wife Rosina; brothers-in-law, Danny...

May 7, 2022

Mike García, a resident of Corrales, NM, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born Miguel Elú García on March 7, 1928, in San Ysidro, NM to Simón and Benita García. For the first 9 years of his life Mike was raised by his beloved grandparents,...

May 7, 2022

Bernice M. Cole

June 22, 1945 - May 7, 2022

Lillie "Bernice" Cole, 76, graduated to heaven on Saturday May 7, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Albuquerque and raised in the Barelas neighborhood. She was a devout Christian who dedicated her life to serving Jesus. She was...