Obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Dan Houlihan, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly at his home on November 20, 2021, in the presence of his loving wife.  Dan was born on June 23, 1948, in Albuquerque to William Patrick and Margaret Pauline (Reilly) Houlihan.

At a young age Dan and the family moved to Santa Fe.  Dan...

Nov 19, 2021

Patrick "Pat" Edward Montaño was born to Gabriel and Petra Montaño in Mosquero, New Mexico.

His grandparents, Eufracio and Florencia Baca, owned a ranch where Patrick spent all of his summers through college and learned his strong work ethic.

He attended high school in Mosquero and continued his education at the University of New Mexico...

Nov 19, 2021

On November 19, 2021 Jonathan Paul Baran, 42, changed locations and is now on set somewhere in the great beyond. Born November 16, 1979 in Albuquerque, Jon passed away after a two-year battle with chondrosarcoma. A member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Jon found his life's work in the New Mexico film industry, where he was a...

Nov 19, 2021

Neil Thompson Smith passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 19th, 2021, at the age of 51. He was born in Petaluma, California on Tuesday, September 1st, 1970, to Dave Smith and Rosemarie Grande.

He grew up in the Petaluma area and graduated from Petaluma High School in 1988, then moved on to Santa Rosa Junior College where...

Nov 19, 2021

BAMMERT - Gerald (Jerry) Bammert, originally from Mohawk, Michigan, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 19, 2021. Jerry was born on Wednesday, December 10, 1941, son of Ralph and Cecilia Bammert. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sharon Jensen Bammert; his daughter, Ivellise Schwebach; son-in-law, Dean; and grandchildren,...

Nov 18, 2021

Diane Christine Cutter was born Tuesday, April 2, 1946 in San Francisco, California to Donald and Charlotte Lazear Cutter. She was raised in California, Spain, Mexico and New Mexico due to her father's career as a history professor. She was the eldest of nine children, and together her family would venture across the Atlantic Ocean to Spain via cargo...

Nov 18, 2021

Lena Minchow, age 89, of Sandia Park, NM, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born and raised in Edgewood, NM. After traveling the world as a military wife, she finally settled down in Sandia Park, NM. She is preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey R. Minchow, and her daughter, Alys (Trixie)...

Nov 18, 2021

Our 98-year-old mother, Loretta Anne Crifasi, passed away on November 18, 2021 at the UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Mom passed away several days after taking a fall at her home in Albuquerque. She is survived by her three sons, Paul R. Crifasi of Albuquerque, Richard P. Crifasi and his wife Gerri of Davidson, NC, Robert R. Crifasi and...

Nov 18, 2021

Lovingly Remembered

Twila Elise Clifton, age 10, passed away peacefully at home with her parents and close family friends on the morning of Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born on October 18, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Caitlin Blea and Jesse Clifton. Twila was known and loved by so many, even in other...

Nov 18, 2021

John was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He was born Sunday, July 1, 1956 to George and Frances Laun in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two years later, his sister Frances was born and in 1960, the young family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska to be near George's family. Unfortunately, his father passed away when John was just seven and...

Nov 18, 2021

James Whittemore, 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 18, 2021.  He entered this world on October 1, 1932 in Rockford, IL, born to Donald and Marion Whittemore.

He is survived by his spouse, Helen Whittemore; sister, Nancy Herpolsheimer; son, Donald Whittemore and wife Kelly; daughter, Leanne...

Nov 18, 2021

Miquela Turrietta, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She entered this world on March 2, 1932, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Rosa Padilla.

She is survived by her son, Acasio Turrietta and wife, Frances; daughter, Rose and Daniel Gallegos and daughter, Anna Turrietta;...

Nov 17, 2021

On Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, Don Carlos Haslam Jr, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of 4 children and their spouses, 14 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren.

Don was born October 12, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thelma Fern Davis and Don...

Nov 17, 2021

Randy Combs, 60, of Rio Rancho passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born to Loren and Joyce Combs on Friday, December 9, 1960 in Grand Island, NE. Randy was a skilled mechanic and successful automotive repair shop owner in Albuquerque, NM for many years. He was an avid stock...

Nov 17, 2021

Karen Kay Hoover McDermeit, 78, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother passed away on November 17, 2021. Karen was known for her love of family, music, her kindness, her ability to make everyone feel important, and her loyalty to those she loved.

Karen had a deep passion for music and a beautiful...

Nov 16, 2021

Margie May Meyer passed from this life peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 16, 202,1 having lived 86 years and 6 months. Margie was born in Brackettville, TX, to R.C. and Louella White on Friday, May 17, 1935. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Margie was the oldest sibling of five: Charles...

Nov 16, 2021

Donald "Don" Wayne Fry passed away on November 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 89. Don was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on October 15, 1932 to Rodney S. and Lillie Francis Fry. During his long life, Don participated in many great adventures and realized many professional achievements. As a young man of 15,...

Nov 16, 2021

Kenneth Gordon Grant passed on November 16, 2021 at home after a long and wonderful life. He was born on May 6, 1935 in Jay, ME. After graduating from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard in March of 1954. He proudly served on the USCGC Acushnet (WMEC-167), White Heath (YF-257), and the...

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara, age 72, a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, was called to Heaven to receive her angel wings on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Umberto Lopez of Las Vegas, NM, and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque; daughter, Danita Lopez; son, Vicente Lopez and girlfriend, MaryAnn; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Larry...

Nov 16, 2021

Ernest Frank Gonzales, 83, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021.

He was born in El Coyote, NM on September 17, 1938 but was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM.  He was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. Ernest was also a veteran, rancher, and entrepreneur who retired from Sandia Laboratories. He enjoyed gardening, playing...