Obituaries

May 6, 2022

Carl John Weingartner Jr, 82, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away after a battle with carcinoid liver cancer on May 6th, 2022.  He was surrounded by loved ones and will be deeply missed.

Carl was born on August 14, 1939, in Snomac, Oklahoma. He was a member of Varnum High School's state champion baseball team, and played basketball...

May 6, 2022

Randi Brown, 37, beloved Mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on May 6, 2022. She entered this world on May 2, 1985, in Garland, TX, born to Marcy Hofstaetter and Don Nelms. She is survived by her daughter Aubrey Brown; partner in life Chris Brown; mother, Marcy Hofstaetter; father, Don Nelms; stepparents Herbert...

May 6, 2022

William (Bill) Grommes, age 79, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022.

Bill was a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in and retired from the United States Air Force. His favorite hobbies included cross country motorcycle rides with his cousin and friends, and watching as many cowboy movies, and TV shows as possible.

He...

May 6, 2022

Thomas Allan Nelson born August 21, 1946 in North Dakota. A resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Friday May 6, 2022 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Phyllis Nelson, his brother William Nelson, and his wife Melody Nelson. He is survived by his brother Edon Nelson and his...

May 6, 2022

The handmaid of God, Evangeline Rebecca Lucero, was peacefully born into eternal life on Friday, May 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband and primary caregiver, Frank J. Lucero, Sr., her three sons, Frank Jr., Edwin, and Ferron Sr., and three daughters-in-law, Rita, Christa, and Angela.

She began her earthly life on April 7, 1933, when she...

May 6, 2022

Sister Catherine Cappello, Canossian Daughter of Charity, born in Italy on May 22, 1934, and died in Albuquerque May 6, 2022. She lived a vibrant 66 years of religious life and served God's people generously as a missionary in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chihuahua, Mexico; Sutters Creek, Jackson, Sacramento, and San Francisco, California. Sister Catherine was a teacher...

May 5, 2022

Lyle Eugene Whelchel died peacefully on May 5, 2022 at the age of 92.

Lyle loved many things in life: he loved being outdoors in nature, especially in the Montana Rockies; he loved sports of all kinds, both participating in them and as a spectator; and he loved his job at Sandia National Lab, where he worked...

May 5, 2022

Toby Baca On Thursday, May 5,2022, Toby Baca joined his son John to be with the Lord and fly with the angels. A man who loved his family so strongly; it was seen in all he did. Toby was a father, a grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a sharp businessman. He was known everywhere he went. He is survived...

May 4, 2022

Madalene Kesner, 64, Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Sister, passed on May 4, 2022. She was born on October 17, 1957, in New York, NY, born to Edythe Paymer. Madalene grew up in Woodmere, New York. She graduated from G.W. Hewlett High School in 1975. She attended college at Mansfield State College and graduated in 1979 with a...

May 4, 2022

Alvaro (Al) Leyva Saldana, a Vietnam Veteran, born on February 26,1945 was escorted by his personal angel on May 4, 2022, and is now home.

Al was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Saldana; and four children, Michelle Fay married to Steven Fay, Charles Saldana,...

May 4, 2022

Patrick Joseph Blewett, 92, died peacefully at his home in Albuquerque in the early morning hours of May 4, 2022

Pat, the youngest of six, was born on June 4th, 1929, to Patrick Henry and Margaret Campbell Blewett, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He grew up in Fond du Lac where he graduated from St....

May 3, 2022

Michael Richard Carpenter, age 67, passed away of natural causes a year ago, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laurie Carpenter; mother, Helen Carpenter; sister, Karen Schnardhorst; nieces, Carrie, Leana, Jennifer, and Melissa and their families, sister-in-law, Gay Hill; nephews, Chris and his family, and David; daughter-in-law, Tracy Carpenter, and numerous...

May 3, 2022

Domenico Cinciripini was born January 31, 1926 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to parents Giulia Manroni and Rosino Cinciripini. The Cinciripini’s immigrated from Ascoli Piceno, Italy to the United States via Ellis Island. Domenico’s childhood and that of his family was saddled by the Great Depression, their life was one of deprivation and poverty, every day a struggle to put food...

May 3, 2022

On Tuesday May 3rd, 2022, we unexpectedly lost our beloved daughter Ariana Garcia at the young age of 9.

Ariana attended John Baker Elementary and was in Mrs. Esteves’ 3rd grade class. Ari’s friends in class remember her as kind, funny, and loving dragons. Her family will forever remember her as the sweetest...

May 3, 2022

June Mary Alice Zelin was born on May 31, 1928, in Buffalo NY. She met her soon to be husband, Robert, when she was 17. The couple were married on September 11, 1948. They had two children together, Robert and Terry. In 1960 the entire family moved to Albuquerque, NM. While Robert worked as an engineer, June...

May 3, 2022

Susan Chavez, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque and Arkansas, was reunited with God in heaven on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She is survived by her son, Jonathan J. Chavez, and his wife, Cassandra Chavez; grandchildren Felicia, Darian, Gracelynn "Gracie", Keith, and Joseph; brother James Shields; sisters Sarah Slaughter and Peggy Neis; and many wonderful cousins, nieces,...

May 3, 2022

Norman T. Suazo (Taos/Acoma Pueblo) was called home by The Creator on Tusesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 75 years. He was born April 21, 1947, in Albuquerque, NM. Norm passionately served tribal communities throughout Indian Country for over 32 years with the federal government, notably with the BIA Facilities Management & Construction Division. He was preceded...

May 3, 2022

Sidney Lewis Steinberg, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Steinberg and daughter, Suzanne Henry. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. A Memorial Gathering will follow at 2:30 p.m., at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima De...

May 3, 2022

Patricia Mora, 77, went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 3, 2022.

She was born in Raton, NM on September 1, 1944, to Ulysses "Bill" and Audelia Trujillo. She grew up in Raton with her siblings, Dolly, Cecilia, Priscilla, and Bill. Patricia met her husband, Kelly D. Mora, in high school, and they were married...

May 3, 2022

Marvin Linke, age 88, passed away in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born in Woonsocket, SD to Herman and Vesta in 1933. His parents eventually settled in Everett, WA. He was naturally talented in baseball (as a pitcher) and art, where he did the artwork for the diplomas for his high school...