Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Linda McFatridge passed away peacefully in her home November 26,  2021, with her granddaughter Jolie Simmons and daughter Kathy Wright at her bedside. She passed into eternal life at the age of 92 following a brief illness. Linda gave of herself as an elementary teacher, Sunday School teacher, English as a second language teacher, and pastor’s wife. She is...

Nov 27, 2021

Sandy Kaenan (Alexandria Slovski) born 1949 passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She is survived by devoted husband, Robert Kaenan; and daughter, Karen Modjeska; grandsons, Jackson and Riley Modjeska-Oravec, brother John Slovski; sisters, Beverly Cronin (Patrick), Marian Shaffer (Roger), Carol Mancini, and Susan Godfrey.

Sandy loved to entertain. She threw the best parties. She...

Nov 26, 2021

Born Jane Katherine Randolph on January 7, 1915, in Haileybury, Ontario, Canada, she was the younger daughter of George Randolph, a mining engineer, and his wife Drina. Following the death of her father in 1918, Drina took her daughters to live in Minneapolis, where she worked and the girls grew up under the watchful eye of the Randolph family....

Nov 26, 2021

Margaret Catherine Rose Florez, age 61, of Alb., NM, was called Home into the arms of  our Lord and Savior on November 26, 2021.

Margaret was admitted into Presbyterian Hospital November 8th with Covid Pneumonia. Her battle came to end after 18 days in ICU. We humbly except the Will of God and His plan for each...

Nov 26, 2021

Dorothy Hawkins' spirit left this world on Friday, November 26, 2021. She grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, and her favorite escape was her parents' cottage in Grand Haven, spending many happy times on Lake Michigan. She was a fierce tennis player, winning the Michigan Junior Tennis Championship. She married Bob Hawkins during WW2 and worked for Bell Telephone...

Nov 26, 2021

Martin Castillo, 58, beloved Father and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 26, 2021. He entered this world on January 23, 1963 in Grants, New Mexico, born to Napolion and Irene Castillo. He is survived by his son Pablo Castillo; son David Castillo; daughter Amanda Sanchez; brother Kenneth Castillo; sister Virginia Brewer; brother...

Nov 26, 2021

Samuel "Sam" Lockwald was born in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 1990. Sam moved with his family to Albuquerque when he was 4. Sam attended grade school at Annunciation and then Assumption. He went to Eldorado High school and graduated from there in 2009. After working at a variety of jobs Sam attended CNM for 2 years...

Nov 26, 2021

On Friday, November 26, Paula Ann O'Connell left her earthly home for her next adventure. She was born in Westport, Connecticut, to Dr. William and Mary O'Connell. Paula had an older brother, William, "Billy," and two older sisters, June and Patricia, "Pete."

When Paula was young, the family moved to Underhill, Vermont, and lived out in the...

Nov 26, 2021

Elijah Jacob Riche was unexpectedly called to his eternal resting place on Friday November 26, 2021. Elijah was preceded in death by his uncle Craig Barton Riche, great-grandmother Anselma Arellano, great-grandmother Pauline Polly Peek, beloved four legged brother Twix, and many other extended family and friends. Elijah is survived by his loving parents Keith and Christina Riche; brother Samual...

Nov 26, 2021

Marlene Wehlander, our beloved grandmother, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on November 26, 2021, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 7, 1932, on a farm near DeLamere, North Dakota. As she grew up, she created many precious memories with her five younger sisters and one brother. Marlene married...

Nov 25, 2021

Lt. Colonel Cecil Augustus Lynn, Jr was called home to his eternal resting place on 11/25/2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Col. Lynn passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 80. A native Texan, Col. Lynn entered the world on 9/21/1941, to Annie Bell (Newton) and Cecil A. Lynn, Sr, who both preceded him in...

Nov 25, 2021

Rosemarie 'Rosie' or 'Rose' Hurt of Rio Rancho, NM and formerly from the DFW Texas area, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Rosemarie was born in Hammond, IN on February 2, 1958 to Jimmy and Nancy Hurt. Rosemarie was named after the 1935 song by Nelson Eddy 'Rosemarie'. She retired from the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services in...

Nov 25, 2021

Aleta E. Riggs-Harroun, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died peacefully at home Thursday, November 25, 2021. She is survived by her children, Dennis Harroun, and Doug Harroun and his wife, Chavonne of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Drew and Emmett; sisters, Antoinette (NM) and Peggy (GA); brother, Scott (TX); as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Born...

Nov 25, 2021

Tom, Elise, and Rachel McHugh would like to share the news of the passing of Diana Gale McHugh. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Hankins; her father, Wayne "Pat" Hankins; and her sister, Janice Duran. She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughters, Elise McHugh and Rachel McHugh; brother Mike Hankins of Lakewood, WA;...

Nov 25, 2021

Charles Lee “Moose” Galassini, SMSGT, 85, passed away November 25, 2021. He was born in Raton, New Mexico, November 28, 1935 to Sylvia and Joe Galassini. He graduated from Raton High School in 1955, where he was active in sports and class president. He was in the Navy from May 1955 to May 1959. Upon returning to Albuquerque, he...

Nov 25, 2021

David Barreras Sanchez, age 65, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

"If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord" Romans 14:18

David is preceded in death...

Nov 25, 2021

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Leora Riggan, who died on November 25, 2021, Thanksgiving, at the age of 86. She was very grateful for her wonderful life. Leora was born and grew up in Idaho where she met Bill Riggan at a college dance. They were soon married and came to...

Nov 25, 2021

Beatrix Kahn, age 102, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Beatrix came to the US with her family in 1935, where they arrived in New York City. She worked there for 10 years then came to Albuquerque, NM, where she met her husband, Bill Kahn. Beatrix was a member of B'nai Israel for many years.

Nov 24, 2021

Dr. Cheryl D. Learn, Phd, 80 years old, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Cheryl lived an incredible life; the kind most only dream about. She shared many experiences and was happily married to Emerson Learn for almost 50 years. They met in upstate New York and had many adventures together....

Nov 24, 2021

Isabel M. Perea was the firstborn child of Francisco and Ocariz Montoya; born on Wednesday, December 6, 1933, in Torreon, NM, where she spent the first few years of her childhood. Her family then moved and settled in Albuquerque. Isabel passed away into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday, November 24, 2021....