Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Gladys Belle Buza, 91, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died comfortably in her home Monday, January 17, 2022. She is survived by her daughters: Vickie Gasiorowski of Greendale, WI, Veronica Moorman of Roanoke, VA, and Valerie Brook of Roanoke, VA, her sister, Mrs. Harold (Nellie) Parker of Bedford, VA as well as many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Buza...

Jan 17, 2022

Our beloved Bob Gossett, 87, passed in his sleep on Monday, January 17, 2022. He is dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bob was born Saturday, January 26, 1935. Bob graduated from Albuquerque High School, worked for the Air National Guard, then he joined the family business, Gossett Construction Co. He retired in El Vado, New...

Jan 17, 2022

JOHN CLAUD HOFFMAN   11-14-1945 to 1-17-2022

John C. Hoffman, along with his twin sister, Jeanne, was born on November 14, 1945 at St. Joseph Hospital on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Albuquerque, NM. They were the youngest additions to the family, making him one of seven children born to Claude and Lela Hoffman.  John liked...

Jan 16, 2022

Dawn Kimberly Seals (Dehne) January 29, 1964-January 16, 2022

Dawn Kimberly Dehne was born January 29, 1964 to Susan Alice Moncrief Dehne, and Richard Brian Dehne, at K.I. Sawyer AFB, Michigan. She was named "Dawn" as her blue eyes, and roaring smile brought hope and happiness, as much as the new day.

Jan 16, 2022

Donald Allen Weakland went peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior on January 16, 2022, with his wife and children by his side. Don was born July 21,1950, in Burnt Cabins, Pennsylvania. He was a proud US Army veteran, worked as a delivery driver, an Associate Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church, an electric supply salesman, and was...

Jan 16, 2022

Fred Jerome Gregg, 84, died on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his home in Albuquerque surrounded by his family. He was born Tuesday, September 21, 1937 in Albuquerque, NM to Janey and Bernie Gregg. Fred is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Summers Gregg; his sister, Judith Tanner; brother, James Gregg and wife, Laurie; his two children, ...

Jan 16, 2022

Long time Tucumcari resident, Mary Louise Love, passed away on January 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Jake (J. V.) Gallegos and Mary Letcher Gallegos. Mary Louise was born in Tucumcari, N. M. on February 23, 1932 and graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1949. She attended Loretta Heights College in Denver,...

Jan 16, 2022

Jose T. Astorga, 95, beloved dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Astorga. Mr. Astorga was a combat World War II Veteran, who received The Purple Heart and three combat stars. He proudly served in the US Navy as a Pharmacist 3rd Class during...

Jan 15, 2022

We celebrate the life of Kristy Noel Franchini, born December 14th, 1967. She was called home to Heaven on January 15th, 2022. Kristy loved God, Family, Travel, and Rock and Roll. She loved scuba diving with colorful fish in the coral reef, finding the perfect piece of jewelry that matched one of the many pairs of boots...

Jan 14, 2022

Orlinda Liss (Olivas) "MiMi" passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 14, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family, she was 78. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, devote Catholic and lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Orlinda is survived by her husband, Norman Liss, two daughters, Maria and Jacqueline Liss, granddaughters...

Jan 14, 2022

Richmond, George, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1998, died on January 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Richmond, daughter Alexandra Richmond of Austin, TX, and his sisters, Elizabeth Hayford and Sally Wiegmann. He was active in many civic causes, serving on the boards of: The League of Woman Voters, New Mexico Symphony...

Jan 14, 2022

Chadrick Calvin Cavanaugh, age 38, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 14, 2022. He entered this world on January 11, 1984, at Clark Air Force Base Angeles City, Philippines, born to Richard and Marilyn Cavanaugh. He is survived by his father, Richard Cavanaugh; mother, Marilyn Cavanaugh; brother, Chuck Cavanaugh, and sister, Charlynn Cavanaugh....

Jan 14, 2022

Ernest "Ernie" Vincent Lodato, 85, passed into the gracious arms of our Lord on January 14, 2022, after a long illness. Ernie was born March 25, 1936, in the Bronx, New York to Vincenzo & Jenny Lodato. He served in the US Army in the early 1960's where he picked up his passion for travel and photography....

Jan 14, 2022

Robert Lee Higgins, age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of Charles and Eva Higgins, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He attended Quincy, Illinois, High School, earned his B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Illinois and served in the United States Army. Robert worked for many years for the Upjohn Company...

Jan 14, 2022

Lloyd Saunders was the third child of Mattie and Robert Saunders, born in Hardin, Montana on January 3rd, 1931. He grew up fly fishing and bird hunting with his dad and older brother Bob. He described his boyhood as the best parts of "The River Runs Through It" movie, and he loved the great outdoors, which he...

Jan 13, 2022

Simon Orlando Garcia (Hef), December 13, 1946 - January 13, 2022. He was a Vietnam Veteran & life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM. He loved camping, hunting, and fishing with his family and friends, along with a splash of Jim Beam here and there. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joel Lee Padilla. Orlando is survived by his...

Jan 13, 2022

Gary Nicholas Basile, 63, of Pie Town, NM went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.

Gary graduated high school at Lowell in La Habra, CA. His early hobby was riding dirt bikes with his brother, Frank. He enjoyed his first job at a Mobil gas station just down the...

Jan 13, 2022

Benny Platania of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jan 13, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 13, 2022

Manuel (Manny) was born in Las Cruces, NM, on October 22, 1934.  At an early age his family moved to Woodland, California where he grew up and graduated from Woodland High School.  He joined the Air Force in 1955 and was stationed in Anchorage Alaska.  He was honorably discharged in 1958.  He joined the Air National Guard in Albuquerque...

Jan 13, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Yarbrough Jones passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 77. Charlie was a native New Mexican from the south valley of Albuquerque. He was a concrete contractor and ran his company that his father started as one of the first concrete contractors in the state of NM, "Jeff Jones and Son." He retired...