Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

On Friday, December 31, 2021, Linda (Lyn) Lee Miller née Hess (73) of Albuquerque, NM, left us to deal with the mess of another year of political polarization, anti-science rhetoric, and an extended worldwide pandemic without her. Born on Tuesday, November 16, 1948, in Denver, CO to the late Ray and Virginia Hess (Robinson). Linda grew up in Albuquerque...

Dec 31, 2021

George L. Maestas, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 31, 2021.

He was born July 7, 1951 at Camp Irwin, San Bernadino County, California, and is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Neyda (Garcia) Maestas.

George graduated from Valley High School Class of 1969. As a...

Dec 31, 2021

Janice Rosett passed away on December 31, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on January 24, 1955, in El Paso, Texas to Jacob & Celentha Katz. After earning her bachelor's degree in Spanish and French with honors from UTEP, Janice combined her fascination with language and love of helping others into a long and successful...

Dec 30, 2021

Carolyn Marcum passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 77. She died peacefully with her family by her side in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she resided. Carolyn was born on December 25, 1944, in Hobart, OK to Earl and Annis Stills. She was the third of four children. She moved to Southern California at an...

Dec 30, 2021

Howard Briggs, 77, of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly of Providence, RI) passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 30, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Carol J Briggs, devoted sons Kevin J Briggs (Cranston) and Keith J Briggs (Albuquerque, NM) and cherished granddaughter, A'Lantra C Briggs (Providence). He...

Dec 30, 2021

Patrick James Walsh was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 7th, 1992, to Patrick Edward Walsh and Karin Martinez. He grew up in Albuquerque and Taos Ski Valley.

Patrick met his beloved wife in 2015. They married at San Juan Bautista on January 13th, 2020. They welcomed their baby boy, James Karl Walsh, on October 17th,...

Dec 30, 2021

Alfred Schwartz known as "Al", was born November 8, 1934. Devoted husband to Sandi, father "Pop/Papa", grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.  Al suddenly left us on December 30, 2021 to join his family who preceded him in death.

Survived by his children, Allen, Sally and Bob. His Grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Andrea, Tabitha, Adrian and Beau. His Great grandchildren,...

Dec 29, 2021

Patsy Guest, age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died December 29, 2021. She is survived by her nephew, Randy Guest and wife, Cindy of Albuquerque, NM, nieces Jennifer Guest of Albuquerque, NM, Victoria Sullivan and husband James of Albuquerque, NM and nephew Rick Guest of Albuquerque, NM. Great niece, Amber Grant and husband Gavin of Fort...

Dec 29, 2021

Clifford Parker passed away in his home on December 29, 2021 with his wife and youngest daughter by his side. He was 95 years old. Clifford was born in Miami, TX to Spence and Minnie Parker on April 30, 1926. He attended Miami Public Schools. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the...

Dec 29, 2021

Delfino Trinidad (Pino) Salguero, 87, beloved Father, died peacefully in his home on December 29, 2021. He entered this world on May 5, 1934 in Fort Sumner, NM, born to Trinidad and Cornelia Salguero. He is survived by his four children, Willie Salguero, Louise Atencio (Mike), David Salguero (Phyllis), and Jesse Salguero (Denise),11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, 2...

Dec 29, 2021

John Bradley Lindsay, 84, beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021. Born February 18, 1937, in Pennsylvania to John and Bette Lee (Henry) Lindsay, he grew up in Philadelphia, where he developed his lifelong love of music while attending symphony concerts with his paternal grandmother.

John was a 1956 graduate of the...

Dec 29, 2021

On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Leslie "Buzz" Coleman, beloved Father, Husband, Brother, and Grandfather, passed away at the age of 73. He was born December 4, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL, born to Leslie and Bernadine Coleman. Buzz, as he was known to his friends and family was a US army veteran and retired US Postal...

Dec 29, 2021

Antonio "Tony" Baca, 68, beloved partner, friend, mentor, and Albuquerque Police Officer for 20 years, passed away December 29, 2021. Tony was known for his pride in serving in the United States Army, serving our community with the Albuquerque Police Department, and mentoring numerous friends and family members whom he recruited into the police department. He enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2021

Gloria A. Scarcell, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She entered this world on September 20, 1935 in Canonsburg, PA, born to Joseph and Elizabeth Dugan. She married the love of her life Dennis M. Scarcell in 1961. Dennis Scarcell preceded her in death in October,...

Dec 29, 2021

Barbara Joy Rutledge passed in peace on December 29, 2021, after 86 full and happy years. Joy was married to Rusty Rutledge Sr. for 64 years and together they raised 3 sons, Rusty Jr., Kyle, and Bart. she has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she refers to as "her treasures". She was a wonderful mother and a...

Dec 28, 2021

A.V. Wall passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born in La Mesa, Texas, on April 27, 1928, to Ima and M.O. Wall.

He is survived by his sister Imogene, brother Bill, two sons Kirk (Tracy), Kent (Jacque), granddaughters, Grace (Anthony), and Annelise, great grandson Archer and nephews, Dargin, Covey, Brian, Greg, Michael, Cash and their...

Dec 28, 2021

Joyce Kay Quire (Lasater) left this world for heaven just shy of her 39th birthday.

She is survived by her two sons, Christopher Quire and Hunter Savage; brother, Shane Oldfield and wife Carly; brother, Luther Oldfield and wife Dorothy; sister, Janice Oldfield-Goodrich and husband Christopher; brother, Jeremiah Oldfield; sister, Susie Woods and husband David; her...

Dec 28, 2021

Priscilla Carr, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She entered this world on January 24, 1938 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Leandro and Senaida Romero. She is survived by her husband, William Carr; daughters, Patricia Adams and Louise Madrid; son, Steve Lopez and daughter-in-law, Tina...

Dec 27, 2021

Betty Ann (Reisig) Daunt passed away December 27, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She left this world the same way she lived within it-surrounded by love from the family that was her biggest joy and greatest purpose. She was a true matriarch, a caring soul who could always make you feel like a part of her family....

Dec 27, 2021

Hilda Marie Pacheco, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 after years of medical complications and recent hospitalization. She is survived by her father, Gilbert M. Pacheco; her mother, Bernice Pacheco; her brother, Marcos Pacheco (Michelle); 2 nieces, Amanda Fierro (Greg) and Lauren Pacheco; her puppy, Frankie; and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. Hilda touched the lives...