Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

Karen Farias, age 66, a caring mother and grandmother, a dedicated health care professional, and a genuinely kind human being, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. Karen was known for her loving nature, determination, willfulness, generosity, and passion to help in any and every way that she could. Karen had a truly Irish soul and loved traveling, having...

Apr 11, 2022

Elizabeth “Geraldine” Gutierrez went home to be with the lord at the age of 68 on Monday, April 11th, 2022.

Geraldine was married to her beloved husband, Morris Ramon Gutierrez, for 34 years. She was born on February 28th, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Armenta, her two children and their spouses,...

Apr 10, 2022

Harry and Sarah met in high school in Raton, New Mexico. Sarah was touring the high school with other 8th graders and Harry saw her and told Ickey Johnson "I'm gonna marry that girl", and he did. They were married the summer after Sarah's graduation on June 7, 1959.

Sarah remembers seeing Harry at the "Sweet Shop" and Harry would flirt...

Apr 10, 2022

Diane Michele Menapace, 72, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 10, 2022. She is survived by niece, Tina Trujillo and husband, Michael; nephew, Greg Bentz and wife, Irene; niece, Holli Robinson and husband, Bill; niece, Stacy Thompson and husband, Brian; nephew, Edward Bentz; nephew, Brian Menapace and husband, Guy Sears; niece, Jenna Menapace; niece, Valerie Heard and...

Apr 9, 2022

Jose Alvaro Lopez, 77, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on April 9, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Jose was born to Pedro and Fedelina Lopez on November 30, 1944, in Los Pinos, NM. After Jose graduated from Sanford High School in 1962, he began working at the A&W Drive-in in Española, NM, where he...

Apr 8, 2022

Heaven has a new angel as Pauline has been taken home to eternal life with the Lord. The eldest daughter of Joe and Aileen Craig, Pauline served as the “ Big” sister to Anne and Margaret. While Pauline was proud of her role as elder sister, she worshiped her older brother Joe “Byrne” Craig. Through the connections...

Apr 8, 2022

LaDonna Janzen Hopkins departed this life April 8, 2022. LaDonna's life was a model of living by her two essential values: generosity and gratitude. Her natural kindness and love offered to all she met endeared her to many and fostered community wherever she went. She was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in January and bravely engaged in successful...

Apr 8, 2022

For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope.Jeremiah 29:11

Angie Duran, Mom, Sister, Auntie,Grandma Angie, Grandma Duran, 88, our beloved mother and grandmother went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

Apr 8, 2022

Jimmy Tai Trinh, 70, beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed peacefully at home on April 8th, 2022.

He entered this world on April 2, 1952 in Saigon, Vietnam, born to Henry Loi Trinh and Rose Truong.

He is survived by his daughter, Kim Romero; spouse, Thao Lam; son, Tony Trinh; sister, Marianne Trinh; sister, Nancy...

Apr 7, 2022

Darwin H Knapp, Jr., "Skip", 89, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. Skip was born in Niagara Falls, NY. Upon graduation from Kenmore West High School, he proudly served his country in the US Army, attended Valparaiso University and graduated from Canisius College (NY), with a degree...

Apr 6, 2022

Anna "Margie" Tapia, 89, born on Monday, December 19, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family and loved ones on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Adela Pacheco; sister, Georgia Robles; brothers, Albert,...

Apr 6, 2022

Charles Richard Graham, "Chuck" 80 died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 6, 2022. He entered this world on April 25, 1941 in Springerville, AZ, born to Henry and Marie Graham of Reserve, NM, the youngest of two children, his sister Phyllis Price of Reserve, NM shared many stories...

Apr 6, 2022

Andrew Robert Braddick, age 51, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022.  He was born on December 14th, 1970, in Seattle WA and grew up in Orange County CA.

Andrew graduated from the Fullerton Union High School District in 1989 and went on to become a certified master machinist.  In 1991, Andrew was in a life...

Apr 5, 2022

Virginia May Deutsch, 87, of Albuquerque, NM formally of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 5, 2022.  She was born September 30, 1934 in Hiawatha, WV, the daughter of William Hobert Lee Parks and Rene Mae Parks.

Virginia was a kind and compassionate soul, always willing to help a person in need. ...

Apr 5, 2022

Lucille "Shelia" Gloria Maldonado, 73, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on April 5, 2022.  She entered this world on Sunday, November 7, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Atanacio and Natividad Maldonado.  Lucille is survived by her daughter, Deborah Maldonado and her partner, Roger Apodaca; sisters and brothers, Rosalie Hernandez,...

Apr 5, 2022

In loving memory of Raoufeh Kassicieh, a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and sister. Raoufeh was lovingly known as 'Tata' by all of her grandchildren. She was born in Jerusalem, Palestine in 1926 to her parents Katingo Nunu and Nasri Kassicieh. She was the second oldest of seven children.

Raoufeh was born in the...

Apr 4, 2022

Miles B. Orton passed on April 4, 2022. Born in Adel, Iowa on April 12, 1936, to Alida Mamie Orton and Miles B. Orton, he was the youngest of 8 children consisting of 2 boys and 6 girls. All have preceded him in death. Miles worked for the City of Albuquerque for 30 years; first 10 as...

Apr 4, 2022

Walter “Keith” Weathersby, age 87, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, slipped quietly into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 4th, 2022. He is remembered by friends and family as a Christian man of compassion and generosity, who loved the Lord and did all he could to please Him. One who...

Apr 3, 2022

Betty Lou Metheny passed away at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 3, 2022.  She was born in her home in St. Clair Shores, Michigan on July 10, 1942.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Metheny of 58 years; three daughters, Roberta Sena, Tammy Metheny, Christina Metheny; three grandchildren, Joseph Sena,...

Apr 3, 2022

Anthony Jon Carstensen, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

He entered this world on November 26, 1943 in Waterloo, IA, born to Dale and Mary Carstensen. He is survived by his wife, Anne Carstensen; step-daughter, Taylor Morgan; daughter, Karen Neal; son, Patrick Carstensen;...