Daniel Domingo Gonzales
Dec 25, 2024
Daniel Domingo Gonzales, age 31, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day. Daniel was born on June 14th, 1993, in Monterey, California. He attended elementary and middle school in Fresno, California. For high school, he attended V. Sue Cleveland in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Daniel participated in sports including baseball and football and excelled...
G. Frances Tafoya
Dec 25, 2024
On the morning of December 25,2024, G. Frances Tafoya passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Frances, an Albuquerque native enjoyed being with her family and friends, traveling and camping with her husband Cecil and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Cecil, her parents Serafin and Andrellita Gomez,and sister Mary Aranda.
She is survived by her...
Linda Lou Velarde
Dec 25, 2024
Linda Lou Velarde passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 73. Linda was a loved wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Velarde; daughter, Candace Lynn, and husband; daughter, Tonya Perdun, her partner, and their children; Steven's children, Kenneth Velarde, his wife and children, Steven Velarde II, and Michelle DePriest, her husband and children.
She...
Dawn McCants
Dec 24, 2024
Dawn A. McCants, 67, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on December 24, 2024. She entered this world on June 1, 1957, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Paul and Juanita Klineline.
The youngest sister by 9 years to Karen Masters, grew up in Albuquerque, NM in the current Montgomery Park area. Dawn and her best...
John Morris
Dec 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Christopher "JC" Morris on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. John was a beloved husband, son, nephew, and friend, whose warmth and humor touched the lives of those around him.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Yvonne Herrera, and their cherished dog, Maggie. JC also leaves...
Nancy Joan Lueker
Dec 24, 2024
Nancy Joan Lueker, (née Downey), was born on January 19, 1933, on a dude ranch in Eden, Texas, to Donna Marie Downey (née Latson) and Irby Alphonse Downey. The youngest of three children, Joan (pronounced "Joann") loved playing "Cowboys and Indians" with her brother, David, and sister, Gene. The lava rocks and petroglyphs on the West Mesa of Albuquerque where...
Anne Vocale Butterfield
Dec 24, 2024
Anne Vocale Butterfield was born on September 10, 1929, in Deming, New Mexico and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 24, 2024 at the age of 95 years.
The youngest child of Italian immigrants, Anne spent her formative years living on the family farm outside of Deming. There she learned to swim in a reservoir, drive a pickup truck...
Nancy Shaffer
Dec 23, 2024
With her family by her side, Nancy Margaret Shaffer passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. She was born on October 23,1937 in Wellington, Kansas.
When Nancy was 4, her family moved to Albuquerque, NM. This is where Nancy spent the rest of her life, attending Monte Vista Elementary and Jefferson Junior High. She graduated from Highland High School in...
Steven Velarde
Dec 23, 2024
Steven Victor Velarde age 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away on December 23, 2024. Steven was known for helping cousins and friends in need. Always took the time to help his family and friends. He loved creating memories with his grand kids. He was into artwork, he created a memorial Plack for his dad, cousin Susie and Auntie Flora....
Kathryn Cassady
Dec 23, 2024
Kathryn Lee Cassady, born on February 11, 1948, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, a profession that reflected her compassionate and selfless nature. Her unwavering faith was the
cornerstone of her life, and she was known as a devoted follower of Jesus and shared that faith with everyone she...
B. Sheldon Miller
Dec 23, 2024
Sheldon was born in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday, September 7, 1965, his parents Alan and Mary Miller's eighth wedding anniversary!
When he was two years old the family of four moved to Socorro, New Mexico where he grew up. He graduated from Socorro High School and was on the winning Socorro High State Golf Championship team.
Upon graduation from Socorro High...
Justine McNabb
Dec 23, 2024
Justine Gardiner McNabb passed away at the age of 78 from heart disease after many years of struggling with Congestive Heart Failure. She was born and raised in NJ but she spent her last 52 years in Albuquerque, NM. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ, and was very active at St. Paul's UMC (United Methodist Church) for over...
Jerry D. Jones
Dec 23, 2024
Jerry D. Jones, 91, best Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa ever, wonderful husband, and Albuquerque businessman, entered eternal life on December 23, 2024. Jerry was born February 25, 1933 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado and was the only child of Edward and Dorothy Jones. In 1952 he married Beverly Dedisse with whom he enjoyed 38 years of marriage before her passing in...
Barbara Mohorcich
Dec 22, 2024
Barbara Gayle Cobb Mohorcich slipped away from her earthly home on Sunday morning, December 22, 2024. She lived her 93 years in Colorado and New Mexico.
Barbara leaves behind her five children: Gayle, John (Laura), Ann, Lynn, Mark (Holly); her nine grandchildren: Josh (Jill), Marni (Paul), Andy, J. (Wei), Sarah, Thomas, Bailey, Luke and Addy; her four great-grandchildren: Jayden, Jordan, Kilayne...
Marilyn Duliere
Dec 22, 2024
Marilyn J. Duliere, 90, December 22, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
Marilyn Jean (Marshall) Duliere was born on June 3, 1934 in Coshocton, Ohio and was a loving wife and mother and a loyal friend. She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sherwood F. Duliere, Jr (Dulie), her loving...
Charlie R Blaine
Dec 21, 2024
Charlie R. Blaine 96, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Born during the Dust Bowl, in McAlester, Oklahoma on November 15th, 1928, to Mattie Foster Blaine and Charley R. Blaine, Charlie had to grow up fast. At the age of 17, Charlie enlisted in the U.S. Army and was soon sent for Active...
Elena Noelle Buffington
Dec 21, 2024
Elena Noelle Buffington was born December 21st, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was diagnosed with anencephaly at her 10 week ultrasound appointment, which is sadly a terminal condition. However, due to amazing medical care, unwavering strength from her mother, and the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, she was born alive at just under 38 weeks. Elena took a...
Philip Smith
Dec 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Philip Craig Smith
It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Philip Craig Smith, a devoted father, son, brother, and friend, on Saturday December 21, 2024, at the age of 68.
Born on June 30, 1956, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Philip Smith was a man whose life was defined by faith, service, and...
Raymond Sanchez
Dec 21, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Raymond Sanchez announces his passing on December 21, 2024. Ray was born to Sostén and Veronica Mora Sanchez in Chilili NM on August 7, 1933, and raised on a ranch by his grandparents, Aniseto and Sara Sanchez. He lived a long and varied life of 91 years. He spent his early...
Arden B. Henry
Dec 20, 2024
Arden Burdick Henry, 87, died Dec. 20, 2024, after a brief illness in Rio Rancho, N.M. His family was with him at the time.
He and his twin sister, Ardena, were born Nov. 17, 1937, in North Hornell, N.Y., to A. Nelson and Glenna Ruth (Butman) Henry, and they grew up in the tiny village of Canisteo, N.Y., where they were...