Obituaries

Feb 24, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the passing of RJ Visel, who left us on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He will be missed by his children, Lillian and Landon; mother and step-father, Patty and Dick Danforth; sister and brother-in-law, Athena Visel and Paul Thomas; nephew, Malachi Thomas; aunts, Sally and Marcia; cousins, Kyle, Matthew,...

Feb 23, 2022

Frank Lee Vito was born on July 20, 1923 in Kane, Pennsylvania to Dominic Vito and Grace Tornatora. Frank was one of nine siblings.

He graduated from Kane High School in 1941. He joined the US Navy in 1942 and served on the USS Omaha as a Fire Control Director during WWII. His naval group participated in...

Feb 23, 2022

Mary Sue Warner, also known as Mary Sue Warner-Smith, age 79 died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to John Frederick Warner and Edna Cooke Warner. Her family moved to Roswell when she was 16, and she graduated from Roswell High School. She also graduated from McMurry College, now McMurry University, in Abilene, Texas,...

Feb 23, 2022

Jose Escarcega, age 55, born in Durango, Mexico. Resided in Albuquerque, NM passed from this life Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He is survived by his beautiful wife, three sons, three daughter in laws and beautiful granddaughter as well as his mother, brothers, sisters, and nephews. Jose was preceded in death by his father, Emiliano Escarcega, and his two brothers...

Feb 23, 2022

Joan Cory Chandler Johnstone died February 23, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was 97. Joan was born February 19, 1925, in New York City, NY to her parents, Joseph and Olive Chandler. She graduated from Southside High School in 1943 then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Art. After WWII she went on a USO tour of...

Feb 22, 2022

Noma Lois O'Brien Russell, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM born in Prague, Oklahoma, passed away in her home 2-22-22. Noma's outstanding accomplishments were: • Master of Arts in teaching-NM State University • B.S. degree (with honors)-NM State University • Reading Specialist-Gallup, NM Mid-School • Nominated "NM Teacher of the year" 1967 • Named as Outstanding Secondary Educator, 1974 •...

Feb 22, 2022

Judith Lee Caldwell 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday morning, February 22, 2022. She was born on April 17, 1936, to parents John and Marjorie Edmondson in Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Chester Caldwell; son Kevin Caldwell; daughter Kristen Keating; daughter-in-law Nancy Caldwell. She is survived by her...

Feb 22, 2022

Manuel Sotero Lucero passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his entire family, who will strive to honor his memory by modelling their lives in the same way he lived his. He was born in Ponderosa, NM on December 4, 1940. He was...

Feb 21, 2022

On February 21, 2022, Dixie Dalene Easton Theobald, age 79, of Rio Rancho New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by her family. Dixie is survived by her husband Leonard Raymond Theobald. Dixie and Leonard just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Dixie is also survived by her three children, three grandchildren and three sisters....

Feb 21, 2022

Lisa Jacquez, age 57, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, February 21, 2022. She entered this world on July 10, 1964, in Tularosa, NM, born to Gene and Angie Arellano. She is survived by her spouse, Gene Jacquez; daughters, Danielle Jacquez and Loni Jean Jacquez; son, Enriquez Jacquez; and grandchildren, Aspen...

Feb 21, 2022

Joann Martin Casey, age 85, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal rest on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born on the 3rd of July 1936, in Albuquerque, NM. Joann was preceded in death by her father, Virgil L. Martin; mother, Gladys E. Martin; and her husband, Eugene F. Casey. She is survived by her son,...

Feb 20, 2022

William Dodson of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 20, 2022.

Feb 20, 2022

Janice Lynn Sanchez passed from this life into Eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was born Friday, July 16, 1965, to Roland Ray and Margaret Jane Pyle. She married the love of her life, John P. Sanchez, and they made their home in Los Lunas, NM. Janice became the mother of two children she loved with all...

Feb 20, 2022

Guadalupe (Lupe) Chavez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 87.

Lupe was born April 28, 1934 in Mountainair, NM and graduated from Mountainair High School. She married her love, Willie Chavez, on December 27, 1952, and moved to Albuquerque, NM where they raised...

Feb 20, 2022

DC Whitman, the one and only ChicKorean, said Hasta La Vista dudes. He is survived by his Brady Bunch on steroids family-blood, non-blood, work-too many of us to spout off. He loved fly-fishing, off-roading, obliterating his Call of Duty enemies, watching food videos, smoking meats, Mom's epically dee-lish Korean food, and his coffee-making contraption that requires a...

Feb 20, 2022

Michael Anthony Zamora II, age 28, was born on Monday, January 3, 1994 to Angela Zamora (Madrid) and Michael Zamora. He passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Michael was known for his contagious laugh, and smile. There was never a dull moment as long as he was around. He loved to...