Obituaries

Apr 20, 2022

Manuel A. Romero passed away on April 20, 2022. He was 90 years old. He was born in Estancia, NM on April 14, 1932. During his high school years, he was a basketball star for the Estancia Bears and set the State record for most points scored in one season in 1950. He then joined the Air...

Apr 20, 2022

Denise J. Farr, age 71, passed away on April 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Detroit, MI, to Annette Rita Chesterfield and Orville Jack Chesterfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annette Rita and Jack Chesterfield, and brother Donald. Denise is survived by her spouse Thomas J. Farr; daughter Jennifer L....

Apr 20, 2022

Dena George passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 76, from this life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dena will be remembered for her smile and infectious enthusiasm for life. Her smile spread from her to us as she shared her joy of life, her love and happiness...

Apr 19, 2022

Lee “Aaron” Williams born in Albuquerque, New Mexico was a resident of Seattle, Washington. He was born on September 29th, 1978, to Allen Williams Sr. and Janice Murray. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. He was fun and kind and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

He...

Apr 19, 2022

Our loving Dad and Grandpa, Vern Van Klompenberg, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He is survived by his children, Tim and Julie (Van Klompenberg) De Groot of Sunnyside, WA, Jerry and Cindy (Van Klompenberg) Cosper of Albuquerque NM, Jeff Van Klompenberg of Albuquerque NM, and Cheri Van Klompenberg of Denver, CO.

Grandchildren include Sam and...

Apr 19, 2022

Holly Louise Maryon Patton, age 79, of Albuquerque, NM passed away April 19, 2022 at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho hospice care facility from end stage dementia.

Holly graduated from East Meadow High School, Long Island, NY. Holly had one sister, Loretta Maryon Russo. Holly was married to Jerrold Drew Patton for 59 years and had two...

Apr 19, 2022

Long time Albuquerque businessman and resident, Alvin O. Moran passed on April 19th, 2022, joining his son "Sonny" and wife "Margie".

Al was born January 1, 1932, to Hayley and Fred Moran in Antlers, Oklahoma- a tiny town just outside of Broken Bow. He was the second child in a family of eight children. Growing up in...

Apr 19, 2022

A longtime Albuquerque resident, Elva resided at Genesis on Forest Hills, where she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and participating in the activities. We greatly appreciated all the staff and residents that made her stay enjoyable. Elva will be forever in our hearts.

Apr 18, 2022

Raul Lloyd Ortego, age 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with aggressive metastatic lung cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. Raul was born in Northridge, California. A graduate of Harbor College, Raul severed in the US Navy in Aviation...

Apr 18, 2022

Pilar Lorenzita Willingham passed away on April 18, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born on November 10, 1939, to parents, Nestor, and Delfina Sanchez. She is survived by her children, Dean Willingham (wife Heather) and Valerie Hollinger; her grandchildren, Maranda Willingham, Landon Willingham, and Mayson Hollinger; her siblings, Joe Sanchez (wife Margie), Joseph Sanchez...

Apr 17, 2022

Joseph "Joey" Leroy Baca With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the calling of God's servant Joseph "Joey" Leroy Baca into the gates of Heaven on April 17, 2022. He was born June 16, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joey is survived by his siblings Melvin Childers, Lawrence Chavez, and Florinda Baca. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 17, 2022

J. Corwin Preston passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of April 17th, 2022. Born in Farnham, NE, on May 22nd, 1939, JC grew up in Alma, NE, and graduated from Alma High School in 1957. In June 1960, he married his wife of over 60 years, Judith Trotter. JC served as an engineer in...

Apr 17, 2022

Jerrold Drew Patton, age 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed away April 17, 2022 in his home from natural causes.

Jerrold graduated from East Meadow High School, Long Island, NY. Jerrold served in the US Army with an honorable discharge. He retired from the New York City Police Department in 1982. He had two sisters, Carolee and Pam...

Apr 17, 2022

Carolyn Sue Eifert, age 76, of Albuquerque, NM, suddenly passed away on April 17, 2022, while visiting her daughter in League City, Texas. She was a devout Christian woman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved the Lord!  She selflessly served as a bible study teacher for Sunday schools, Youth detention center, Ruidoso Downs Chapel Ministry, etc....

Apr 17, 2022

Hans Herrmann, 79, passed away surrounded by family on April 17, 2022. He was born to Ernst and Hilda in New York on July 8, 1942. After losing his mother at a young age, he and his father moved to St. Louis, Oakridge, and settled in Huntsville, AL. Hans attended Auburn University and was a walk-on for...

Apr 17, 2022

Virginia “Nadine” Hoff, age 95, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2022.  She was born in Mammoth Spring, AR on November 4, 1926, and lived in Wichita, KS and EL Paso, TX before moving to Albuquerque.  She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry Hoff Newbill (Richard) of Belen, NM, Terry White of...

Apr 16, 2022

Elmer Harold ("Bud") Hildebrandt, age 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Holy Saturday, April 16, 2022, peacefully in his sleep after a day filled with activities and family fun. Bud will be welcomed Home by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary (who predeceased him in 2008), his parents, many brothers and sisters...

Apr 16, 2022

Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife Betty Maxine Cooper, 95, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Maxine was born on August 31, 1926 in West Frankfurt, Illinois to the late Harry and Ethel Stratman of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her loving husband of almost 74 years, Thomas James “T. J.” Cooper passed...

Apr 16, 2022

Beryl Dean Ramos, 83, beloved mother, wife, and friend, was called to her Eternal resting place on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She entered this world on Thursday, February 16, 1939, born in California to Millard and Sue McNabb. Beryl was a master gardener and had a passion for nature. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Donald Ramos with Libby,...

Apr 16, 2022

Robert (Bob) Joseph Wootton, age 90, passed away peacefully in his Albuquerque home on April 16, 2022. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Bob spent his early childhood enjoying the benefits of the Reynolds family dairy. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and went on to attend the University of New Mexico as part of the ROTC...