Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Beloved husband, father, uncle, and brother Anastasios "Tasso" Chronis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the age of 87. Tasso was a longtime resident, business owner, respected member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, and a founding member of the "Tasso Chronis AHEPA 501 chapter" in Albuquerque NM. He is survived by his...

Dec 16, 2021

Our precious Mama and Nana fell asleep in Jesus arms on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Juanita Ann Ehrlich Thompson was born on Tuesday, June 13, 1933, in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Bill and Carrie Ehrlich. She was loved beyond measure by all who knew her, if even briefly. She exuded kindness, concern for others, and devotion to her family throughout...

Dec 15, 2021

Joseph Manuel Sanchez, "Manny", passed away December 15, 2021.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, and uncle.

Manny was preceded in death by his mother Anita Sanchez.  He is survived by his four children, J.M. Sanchez (Michelle), Ashley Sanchez, Tyler Sanchez (Sonya), Damon Sanchez, his father Manuel Sanchez, sister Linda Leong (Joe), 5...

Dec 15, 2021

Phillip Salazar passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in his Albuquerque home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Salazar was born on September 15, 1940 in Cuba, NM to Teofilo and Josephine Salazar. Shortly afterwards, his family moved to Albuquerque. Phillip graduated from Albuquerque High School where he was on the golf team. After High School, he served in...

Dec 15, 2021

Marco Linda Harrington passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Marco was the middle daughter born to Elmer and Bonnie Schrier on November 13, 1940, in Alamogordo, NM. The family moved to Silver City, and then to Albuquerque. Marco attended Highland High School where she met Jim Harrington. Jim and Marco quickly...

Dec 15, 2021

Glenn C. Bingham, age 84, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Bill L. Bingham of Canyon, TX, his mother Lula Nadine Craig of Deming, NM, his brother John R. Berry of Las Vegas, NV, and his sister Arlene Harmon of Las Vegas,...

Dec 15, 2021

Grace Baldonado, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She entered this world on March 22, 1932, in Tularosa, NM, born to Henry and Doris Fields.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Secundino Baldonado, May 16, 1965 (Vietnam). She is survived by...

Dec 15, 2021

Alfonso Capone Nieto Jr, "Feezy", 38, beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He entered this world on October 12, 1983, in Tucson, AZ, born to Alfonso and Doreen.

He is survived by his wife, Kyra Nieto; father, Alfonso Nieto (Sindy); mother, Doreen Garcia...

Dec 14, 2021

Luis Carlos Irigoyen went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021, at the age of 61. He dedicated his life to his family. Throughout the years he was a hardworking man. He enjoyed travelling, music, movies, cooking, and making people laugh, he always had a wonderful sense of humor. His last years were difficult...

Dec 14, 2021

91, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and brother, was called to his Eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He entered this world on Thursday, August 28, 1930, in Marion, TX, born to Domingo and Maria Torres. Lucas was preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Maria Torres; sister, Alicia Munoz; brother, Jesse Torres; and wife of 63...

Dec 13, 2021

Tong-Cha Jasso - born Tong-Cha Kwon - 79, beloved Mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on December 13, 2021. She entered this world on January 20, 1942 in Incheon-city, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Born to Mal-Sun Pak and Yong-Han Kwon. Her father, Yong-Han, had passed away early in Tong's life. She is the middle...

Dec 13, 2021

Norma Giaquinto, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 13, 2021. Born Norma Raimondo on May 17, 1935, she lived in New York and moved to Rio Rancho in 1988. Norma lived in the Bronx where she met the love of her life, Louie, at age 16. She worked...

Dec 13, 2021

Barbara Fallin Miller of Rio Rancho NM, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayland and Rena Fallin; and sister, Patricia Wagner. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, David; sons, Mike and Steve Fenn; three grandchildren, Zack, Dillon, and Sierra; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Kersey,...

Dec 12, 2021

Robert Herms, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Robert was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Charles and Elaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Pamela Kinas. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; sons, Mark (Sue) Herms, Christopher (Cyndy) Herms; daughters, Paula (Bob) Hess,...

Dec 12, 2021

Jennalee M. Chambers, 101, long time resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, just 5 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born and raised in Marfa, TX to McKie and Ione Mitchell. It was in Marfa that she met and later married Courtney Tidwell in 1936. They lived several places, due to...

Dec 11, 2021

On April 29, 1924, Eleanor Yvonne Atwater, (née Taylor) was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the 2nd of Chrystella M. (nee Allen) and Addison J. Taylor's 3 children. As a toddler, her family migrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan in search of a better life in the North. After graduating Central High School, she attended Howard...

Dec 11, 2021

Laura Koontz, 68, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Terry Koontz; and her daughter, Terri Koontz. She is also survived by her two sisters, Debra Kerr and Margie Cordutsky. Laura's fiery hair and personality are remembered. Her husband and daughter love her deeply. There will be no viewing...

Dec 10, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce that Clinton George Shirley was unexpectedly called home on December 10, 2021.

Clint is survived by his wife, Estie and daughter and son-in-law, April and Ron as well as his sisters--Donna, Patsy and Cathy; brother Don, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother,...

Dec 10, 2021

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you." - Winnie the Pooh The world lost a beloved mother, wife,...

Dec 10, 2021

Gracia Nell Byrd Johnson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Gracia was a talented musician, seamstress, gardener, cook and homemaker, and she was a loving and dedicated sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Laura...