Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Kevin Russell Reed, age 52, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1998 and former resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Thursday, June 3, 2021. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Rachel Reed and son-in-law, Antonio Griego; mother, Karen Goodwin and stepfather, Tim Goodwin; and stepdaughters, Sara Divett and Leah Maguire. Kevin was a loving and proud father to...

Jun 3, 2021

Elizabeth ("Betty”) Lane Shaffer, age 95, died on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, surrounded by loving children and grandchildren. A dramatic thunderstorm was reverberating at the very time of her passing, suggesting a heavenly “Welcome Home”. She and her husband Roy David Shaffer would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on June 14. Roy maintains it’s easy to...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary Rita Strohm Mary (Rita) Herman Strohm, age 72, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Peidmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. Rita was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday, September 13, 1948. She was the youngest of two children of the late George and Ignacita (Salas) Herman. She married Billy Strohm on Sunday,...

Jun 2, 2021

Adam Jacob Otero, 40, of Rio Rancho, died unexpectedly on June 2, 2021.

Adam was born January 15, 1981, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1999 and became a Registered Nurse. He worked in a variety of units expanding his skills, before settling in the Intensive Care Unit. Through the recent...

Jun 2, 2021

Davis M. Bussey, age 106, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, passed away on June 2, 2021. Davis/Dave, or as he was affectionately known as "Bear" by his family, was born on a cotton farm in Modoc, South Carolina in 1914. He had three brothers and two sisters and was thus known as "cotton picker number...

Jun 2, 2021

Dorothy Frances Bernstein (March 11, 1933-June 2, 2021) left this world feeling incredibly grateful for her family and friends. Her children and grandchildren have benefited in countless ways from her common sense, intrinsic wisdom and sharp humor. In a house of seven, we saved every soap scrap and drank powdered milk to save money, but we never felt we...

Jun 2, 2021

Kathryn French, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on June 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Kathryn was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Roswell, NM. Kathryn is survived by son, Gregory P. French (Ruth) of Sun City West, AZ; daughters, Sherry Cummins (Patrick) of San Antonio, TX, and Patricia Nail (George) of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Clarisa...

Jun 1, 2021

Elisa Dawson died peacefully and entered Heaven in the early hours of June 1, 2021.

Born June 10, 1924, to Juan T. and Virginia Baldonado she was the fourth of six daughters in a family of eleven children.  A lifelong resident of New Mexico, her early years were spent in the small southern town of...

Jun 1, 2021

B.T. Easterling March 10, 1934-June 1, 2021

Bennett Thurmond Easterling, 'Buzz', physically 'gave out' on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his townhome in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 87. He was 'rode hard and put up wet' but a tough buzzard through the challenges, as a Lea County and then Catron County cowboy and rancher. Buzz...

Jun 1, 2021

Thomas GrasserThomas Grasser, passed away June 1, 2021.

He was born September 6, 1924, in Kenosha, WI.  Following graduation, Thomas served in the US Army under Gen Patton’s Third Army where he experienced the Battle of the Bulge, Massacre at Malmady, and liberated the holocaust camps of Dachau & Buchenwald.  He received the Bronze Star & French...

May 31, 2021

The family of Chris and Gloria Archuleta are deeply saddened at the passing of their beloved Mother and Father. Gloria passed away suddenly on May 21, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital while Chris passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2021 at Anna Kaseman Hospice. They both leave behind two grieving daughters and two sons: Kathy Urban and husband Stan, Diane...

May 31, 2021

Vincent John Cuoghi “VJ” passed away on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 after a short illness.

VJ was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 9, 1924 to Joseph Anthony Cuoghi and Theresa Cicalla Cuoghi.  He grew up the youngest of five children, all of whom pre-deceased him. His parents immigrated from northern Italy during World War I...

May 31, 2021

Paul Lacy Hunter, age 39 resident of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, 31 May 2021 in Denver Colorado. Paul was about to venture on a new career path when his passing took place. Paul had many talents, he helped produce, write, and compose music for musicians. He worked also in the Healthcare field taking care of the disabled. He...

May 31, 2021

Milburn Ray Moore was a musician, a singer, a professional photographer, a poet, a writer, a humorist, a lover of words, an outdoorsman, a dedicated family man and a follower of Jesus Christ. He was remarkable for knowing the date of just about anything that ever happened. With a wonderful voice and a wicked sense of humor, “Mil” entertained...

May 31, 2021

Ronald Lee "Ron" Meyer, age 83, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.

He is survived by his children, John Meyer (Lori), Dee Meyer (Dean Scheef), Mike Meyer (Erica), Geri Meyer (Mat Wagner) and Debi Meyer Cox (Craig); grandchildren, Sydni, Michael, Kail, Andy, Noble, Charlie, Owen, Brody, and Cyrus; and many other family and friends. Ron...

May 30, 2021

Mary Kathleen Burke Anthony passed away on May 30, 2021. She is survived by her children, Claire Anthony Toth and husband William of Tucson, AZ, Sean Michael Anthony and wife Yolanda of Albuquerque, NM, Heather Anthony Turner and husband Robert of Pflugerville, TX, and Megan Anthony Southard and husband John of Raleigh, NC; and her seven grandchildren, Ryan Jeffrey,...

May 30, 2021

Lyle W. Burns, 90, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Polly; daughter, Beverly Kalmes; brother, Gene; and sister, Fae Reese. He is survived by his twin sister, Lyla Atkinson; his son, Lyle "Bud" Jr. (Sara); daughter, Brenda Schauer (Kent); grandchildren, Missy Igel (Peter), Katie Penn, (Bobby), Tres Kalmes (Stephanie), Celena O'Neil, Dillon Burns,...

May 30, 2021

Jack Woolsey Ramsey III, age 58, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 22nd, 1963. Jack was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ramsey Jr., and his sisters, Teresa Clendenon and Mona Jo Robinson. Jack served in the United States...

May 29, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Wallace Kuenstler announces his sudden passing on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 59.

Kurt will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday,...