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Loetta Hobbs

Loetta Hobbs

Sep 1, 2021

Loetta Hobbs, 88, beloved mother, wife, and nanny to many, was called to her Eternal resting place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She entered this world on Monday, May 22, 1933 in Vanzant County, Texas. Born to Vester and Mildred Stevenson. She was a graduate of Lindrith High School, a one room school house in Lindrith, New...

Kristi Lynn Maxwell

Kristi Lynn Maxwell

Sep 1, 2021

Kristi Lynn Maxwell, 49, most loved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and best friend in life was called home to her eternal resting place with Jesus and all those we have loved that have gone before her on September 1, 2021. She entered this world on November 27, 1971 in Tampa, FL, born to Terry and Kathy Maxwell. Kristi...

Cornelius Edgar CE Chisolm III

Cornelius Edgar CE Chisolm III

Aug 31, 2021

C. E. Chisolm, 83 passed away on August 31, 2021, at his home in Panama City Beach, Florida with his blinds open to the roaring sea just the way he wanted with Sue by his side, as always. C. E. was born and raised in Collinsville, Mississippi then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. After the...

Ann Salvo

Ann Salvo

Aug 31, 2021

Ann Salvo, beloved mom and grandma, nee Carta Ann Britton but known prior to marriage to most friends and family as Ann Badgett, passed away surrounded by family on August 31, 2021. Preceding Ann in death: Husband: John Bernard Salvo Son: William A. (Billy) Salvo Mother: Zella Bee Rawdon-Badgett Father: Carter H. Britton Beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins,...

Leatrice Joy Dale

Leatrice Joy Dale

Aug 31, 2021

Leatrice Joy Dale ("Joy"), Long-time Albuquerque resident died the morning of August 31, 2021.  She was born in Dallas, Texas in November of 1923.   When her mother decided to move to Albuquerque to help at May's Music Store she was just a sophomore in high school.  It was at AHS that she became friends with Marie; the two...

Wesley Stuart Mason, Jr.

Wesley Stuart Mason, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Wesley Stuart Mason, Jr. was born Monday, March 17, 1947 to Irma Marmon and Wesley Stuart Mason Sr. in Albuquerque, NM and was raised there and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1965. Upon graduation, he attended and graduated from Haskell Institute (located in Lawrence, Kansas), with a degree in Business and began his career with the Bureau of...

Betty Jean Burnett

Betty Jean Burnett

Aug 30, 2021

Betty Jean Williams Burnett died on August 30, 2021, at 89 years of age, after a brief illness. She was born in Itasca, TX, on April 16, 1932, to parents Grace Gardner Williams and James Wallace Williams.

Betty is survived by son Brian Burnett, daughter-in-law Celia Morrow Burnett, daughters Laurel Burnett and Ardyce Burnett....

Henry Alfredo Mondragon

Henry Alfredo Mondragon

Aug 30, 2021

Henry A. Mondragon Jr. (Tito) Henry was born in Grants, NM, on Sunday, December 16, 1979, and passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Henry was a person who loved and cared for everyone who came into his life. Henry's biggest accomplishment in life was the birth of his daughter, Shania Mondragon. Henry's passion in life were the...

Frutoso N. Chavez

Frutoso N. Chavez

Aug 30, 2021

Frutoso N. Chavez, age 85, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace Chavez; son, Chester Chavez; daughters, Cheryl Chavez, Carla Acosta (Anthony), and Cindy Carrillo (Mark); grandchildren, Jasmine Aragon (Joseph), Julie Ortiz (Gabe), Demetrius Carrillo, Carlos Acosta, and Stephanie Chavez; great-grandchildren, Alicia, Andres, Lyla, and Sophia Aragon, and his...

Duane Charles Hotchkiss

Duane Charles Hotchkiss

Aug 29, 2021

Duane Hotchkiss, 66, beloved father, grandfather, loving partner, brother, and great friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

He entered this world on January 31, 1955 in New London, OH, born to Wendell and Myrna Hotchkiss.

He is survived by his honey, Dorothy Kuehl; his daughter, Dawn Switzer and her husband...

Katherine Gay Stancer

Katherine Gay Stancer

Aug 29, 2021

Katherine Gay Stancer, born on May 20, 1961 passed away on August 29, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Maygann Duran, her loving cousins, friends and her 2 cats that loved her unconditionally. She is preceded in death by her son Jose Archuleta Jr., Cousin Kevin Rice, Aunt Barbara Rice and Aunt Catherine.

Karen Drake-Bartlett

Karen Drake-Bartlett

Aug 29, 2021

On Sunday, August 29, 2021, after battling COVID-19 with underlying issues, Karen Bartlett was taken from us far too early in her life. Karen was born to Wilbur L. Drake and Connie Drake. Karen is survived by her mother, Connie; son, Robert (spouse, Sarai); daughter, Ariel (spouse, Matt); two grandchildren, Blake and Carter; three sisters, Deb, Gayle, and Laurie;...

Audie Elaine (Gilmore)  Keene

Audie Elaine (Gilmore) Keene

Aug 29, 2021

Audie Elaine Keene was born on November 6, 1936, in Fort Necessity, Louisiana, the youngest daughter of James and Florence Gilmore.  She passed peacefully on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 + years, Culby Keene. She is survived by her three children Steve, Terry and his wife...

Margaret Clarissa Dean

Margaret Clarissa Dean

Aug 28, 2021

Margaret Clarissa "Joy" Blackadar-Dean of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully after an extended battle with Alzheimer's.

Joy was born on October 9th, 1928, in Plainfield, NJ to Walter Lloyd and Harriet Blackadar. After graduating from North Plainfield High School in 1946, Joy went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from Denison University in...

Paul Reynolds Arnold

Paul Reynolds Arnold

Aug 28, 2021

Paul Reynolds Arnold November 16, 1931 - August 28, 2021 Paul was born in Amarillo, Texas and moved to Albuquerque with his family in 1941. Paul attended Albuquerque public schools and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950. Following graduation, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War and achieving the rank of Communications Technician Petty...

Andrew Padilla Jr.

Andrew Padilla Jr.

Aug 28, 2021

Our Beloved father, husband, brother, and friend Andrew Padilla Jr., passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Andrew, age 64, was born on August 29, 1956 in San Francisco, CA.

Andrew was an accomplished Laguna Pottery Maker. His pottery can be seen in various art galleries nationwide including google.

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Frederick McKenna

Frederick McKenna

Aug 28, 2021

Frederick McKenna was born on March 20, 1940 in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.

He immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen where he completed five years of service with the US Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, he had a twenty-year career with the New York City Police department retiring as...

Mary E. Machac

Mary E. Machac

Aug 28, 2021

Mary E. Machac, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her longtime faithful husband Alphonse Machac of almost 57 years. She is survived by her Son, Tony Machac, Wife, Mona Machac, Daughter Rose Machac-Chavez, Husband, Dennis Chavez, Son, Marvin Machac, Wife, Susan Machac, Son, Gerald Machac, Wife,...

Anita Helen (Salazar)  Decker

Anita Helen (Salazar) Decker

Aug 28, 2021

Anita H. (Salazar) Decker, September 30, 1942- August 28, 2021, passed away peacefully on Saturday. August 28, 2021, following a long period of illness in several institutions, hospitals, and rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.H. (Jimmy) Salazar and Sylvia (Mumm) Salazar; and daughter, D' Niese Decker Mills. She is survived by her husband of 60 years,...

Edith Sheets

Edith Sheets

Aug 27, 2021

Edith Sheets, born February 16, 1924, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed away on August 27, 2021. Born in Louisville, KY, she went to school and lived in Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri. Her first job was as an engineering draftsman for Curtis Wright Aeronautics in St. Louis during World War II, where she had...

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