Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

John Wirt Fisk, 75, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home in Artesia, New Mexico. He was born in Oklahoma City to Frank B. Fisk and Evelyn Rachael (Harmon) Fisk on Wednesday, June 5, 1946. He had a prestigious career as an attorney in Artesia for 45 years and was recognized for helping clients work though difficult...

Jul 21, 2021

Philip Hedrich, 88, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Phil was born in Upper Darby, PA to Philip and Laura Hedrich.  He earned his degree in Economics from Miami University in Oxford, OH where he met and married Madeline.  He enlisted in the US Air Force where his love and passion for...

Jul 21, 2021

Francis "Frank" Jenkins, 94, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born Friday, March 11, 1927 to Clarence and Alice Jenkins. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Maxine; brother, Clifford and wife, Carol; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Butler and Ruth Hoffman; brother-in-law, John...

Jul 20, 2021

Frank J. Ortiz, CPA. of Albuquerque, NM, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 90. Born in Santa Fe, NM, he was the first son of former Santa Fe Mayor Frank S. Ortiz and mother, Lucy Castillo Ortiz. He graduated as valedictorian of St. Michael's High School, class of 1948 in Santa...

Jul 20, 2021

Donald K. Honeyfield, 94, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born July 28, 1926 to Harry and Hilda (nee Kurtz) Honeyfield in Raton, NM. Donald met his wife, Corene Eagan at a church picnic in Santa Fe, NM. They were married on May 23, 1947 in a marriage lasting 74 years. In 1956...

Jul 20, 2021

Col (Ret) David M. Pojmann, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his home in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He was a first generation American, born in Erie, PA on May 8, 1940, the son of Otto and Mary Pojmann.

He graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in 1957 and was a distinguished military graduate of...

Jul 19, 2021

Leo Ernest Torres Jr., born in Albuquerque, NM, November 7, 1930 son of Leopoldo Torres Sr. and Dolores Dryefus passed away peacefully July 19, 2021 with the family at his side. After graduation from Albuquerque High School he served 4 years in the Army and a long distinguished career with the Air Force Reserves. He retired from General Electric...

Jul 19, 2021

Adelino (Lino) Jaramillo, age 88, our beloved father, was called to his resting place on July 19th, 2021. He was born on Aug. 4th, 1932, to Pilar and Demetria Jaramillo. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria Padilla, and Barbara Griego, his sons, William, John, and Anthony Jaramillo. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and...

Jul 19, 2021

Barbara Kaufman, age 91, beloved mother and grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born Saturday, August 31, 1929, sharing her birthday with her mother. Barbara was born to George and Edna Brown in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her children, Don Kaufman (Bonnie), Lynn Davis (Dave), and Randy...

Jul 19, 2021

Aurora D. Baldonado, 94, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2021, peacefully with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abran Dreyfus and Aurora Armijo; brother, Joe Dreyfus of CA; husband, Susano Baldonado; sons, Charles Baldonado and Michael Baldonado, Sr. and daughter Hope Baldonado. Aurora is...

Jul 18, 2021

Eduardo "Lalo" Romero, age 48, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Lalo Romero was born to Irma and Erasmo Romero on July 8, 1973, in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Pater Noster Catholic High School. During his senior year of high school, he played basketball as an Eagle, and graduated in 1991.

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Jul 18, 2021

Cayden Annrose Ridgley, age 16, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Rio Rancho, NM. She entered this world on April 14, 2005, in West Plains, MO. Cayden was a blooming artist who loved painting, drawing, and was beginning to take a strong liking to photography....

Jul 18, 2021

Joyale Marie (Davis) Lampkin, age 46, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Joyale Marie Lampkin was born on Sunday, June 22, 1975 to Craig and Brenda Davis in Killeen, Texas.

Joyale, along with her mother, father, and older sister, Rachael Musico, moved from Texas to Oakland, California when she was two years...

Jul 17, 2021

Patricia Sutton, 93 (1928-2021), of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, after an unexpected and brief digestive illness.

Pat earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin, where she met her best friend and husband, Ken Sutton, of 73 years. Theirs was true “love at...

Jul 17, 2021

Mildred A. Killough, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Mildred "The Avon Lady" was born on Sunday, February 27, 1927, in Stokes, Arkansas to Willis and Stella Milam. She married Joe Killough on Tuesday, June 13, 1944, and had their three children in Arkansas. The family moved to Bosque Farms, New...

Jul 17, 2021

Heinz Johann Wagner, age 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He entered this world on October 3, 1943 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany, born to Maria Wagner and Wilhelm Emil Christmann. Heinz was a member of the German Armed Forces, and ended his working career as Engineer...

Jul 16, 2021

After a long illness, Francis Samuel Welp passed away at home on July 16, 2021, at the age of 86.

He was preceded in death by two months by his wife of 56 years, Esther Welp, who died May 16, 2021.

To celebrate the lives of both, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Jul 16, 2021

Susan "Sue" Barbara Beetem, known for her joyful spirit and love for others, passed away on July 16th at the age of 69. Sue, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, was born and raised in Long Beach, CA. She truly loved her career of more than 40 years as a nurse, and in her early 60s...

Jul 16, 2021

A devoted family man with an incredible laugh, Floyd Salas dedicated his life to serving those he loved, his country, and God.  After his service in the US Navy, Floyd spent 35 years working his way up from the mailroom to become an electronic technician at Sandia Labs. He married the love of his life 57 years ago. Together...

Jul 16, 2021

Emerson Grant “E.G.” Snider passed from this life at the age of 95 on July 16, 2021. He was born May 4, 1926 in Clinton, Oklahoma. His family would later move to Buffalo, Missouri where he would graduate from high School. He was drafted into the Navy and served during the final years of World War II. Upon discharge...