Obituaries

May 29, 2021

MaryAnne Ryals Rogers went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2021.  She was born on September 7, 1933 in Oklahoma City to Beatrice M. Veteto and G. Fredrick Ryals.

MaryAnne loved, encouraged, and supported her children and her grandchildren. At a later time in her life she became a registered nurse working in surgical recovery...

May 28, 2021

Eric "Rick" Peterson, age 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed from this world on Friday, May 28, 2021. An old hippie who loved to travel New Mexico, tell great stories, travel back roads, and make friends with anyone and everyone. He was proud of his life's work as an electrical engineer. He loved nature, ghost towns, Nascar,...

May 28, 2021

Marie 'Noeline' Fanning passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on May 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Bill) Fanning; brother, Johnny Mounyo; parents, Jean Noel and Marianne Mounyo. She is survived by her son, Mark Pickens (Texas); daughter, Robin Byrne (California); and sister, Josephine Harris. Born in Magdalena on March 3, 1930, raised in...

May 27, 2021

John C. Hendrix went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2021. John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, attending Albuquerque High School and upon graduation, enlisting in the U. S. Army where he served honorably in Korea. John later attended Regis University in Denver followed by a long career working for Public Service Company of New...

May 27, 2021

Arthur Payne, Jr., 73, loving father and grandfather, passed away May 27, 2021. Arthur was born August 20, 1947, in Margarita, Canal Zone, Panama to Arthur Capen Payne Sr. and Elaine Mae Risteen. He loved growing up in the Canal Zone. In 1965, Arthur graduated from Balboa High School as one of the top of his class. He then...

May 27, 2021

Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird B. Saturday, August 24, 1935 D. Thursday, May 27, 2021 Hildegarde deVermandois Brewster Bird was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on St. Bartholomew's Day, Saturday, August 24, 1935, and departed an eclectically full and vibrant life on Thursday, May 27, 2021. An extraordinary wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to all of God's creatures, our...

May 27, 2021

Janice Evelyn (Anderson) Roberts of Albuquerque died on May 27, 2021. She was the daughter of longtime New Mexico educators Marian Wynn Anderson and John Boring (J.B.) Anderson. She is survived by daughters Wynn Roberts and Carol Roberts (Adrian Jansz), grandson John Antonio Roberts, brother John W. Anderson and wife Barbara of Virginia, and many nieces, nephews and cousins...

May 27, 2021

Samuel G. "Sam" Giron Jr, 75, passed away May 27, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years Evelyn; his children, Denise Montoya and Greg Giron; grandchildren, Serena and Mirra Garcia; his brothers, Ernest Giron, Fred Giron (Delia) and Barney Giron (Diane); his sisters, Mary Lou Giron, Elizabeth Boerstler (Charles); numerous nieces, nephews,...

May 27, 2021

Dr. Mickey Wagner died peacefully at home of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, May 27, 2021. If he were writing this he would say, "I was here" and be done but those of us who loved him would add a few words to that. He was born in Clovis, NM to Amos and Ada Wagner on Monday, February 1, 1937....

May 27, 2021

Louise Ann Gallegos, 82, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She entered this world on Saturday, February 18, 1939, in Loveland, Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Henry; and children, Sandra Hewitt, Debbie King and husband, Jerry King, Mary Martinez and partner, Agapito Silva, and Mark Gallegos. Louise...

May 27, 2021

MaryLou Buckley, age 77, passed away on May 27, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1943, to Eddie & Frances Lopez. MaryLou is preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Buckley, and her mother Frances Russell. She survived by her sons, Michael & David Buckley, of Morris Plaines, NJ; her grandchildren, Lauren, Mike, Payton and Leo; her...

May 26, 2021

Steven “Steve" Ballard, age 73, originally from Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

He retired from the USAF as a Master Sergeant, serving his country from 1968-1988. During this time, he fell in love with and married Marie Ballard in 1972. After retiring from...

May 26, 2021

JoAnne Risinger, 67, a dedicated wife, devoted daughter, an unconditional loving mother, and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born August 7, to Estevan & Maclovia Sanchez; and lovingly raised by Edulia and Medardo Romero. JoAnne loved and cared for her everyone around her. JoAnne was a professional, exceptional Nurse in pediatrics. She semi-retired from UNMH, then...

May 25, 2021

Celeste Jane Sullivan passed away on May 25, 2021. She was born in Huntington West Virginia on December 28, 1928.

She moved to Albuquerque in 1961. Celeste retired from Mountain Bell in 1983 with 25 years service.

She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

May 24, 2021

Albert Svolba, 93, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 24, 2021. He entered this world on July 23, 1927 in Lena, WI, born to Albert and Rose Svolba. Albert served in the Army from 1945 - 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 54 years, Eileen Doolin, and son Albert. He...

May 24, 2021

Gregory R. Hensel, 59, of Tijeras, NM, passed away on May 24, 2021, at his residence.  He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Leigh Ann, and his son, Ryan.

He was born September 14, 1961, in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Robert F. and Audrey A. Hensel.  Greg graduated from Deer Lakes High School...

May 24, 2021

On the morning of May 24th, 2021, Shirley Jane Patterson returned to her heavenly home. A caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, she devoted her life to faith in God and love of her family. Born in 1933 to Thomas and Melinda Marsolek of Claremont, Minnesota, she was the third of four siblings. She started...

May 24, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ronald Dean Craven.

Ron was born to Juanita Henry Craven and Carl V. Craven in Wray, CO on July 20, 1935 and departed this earth after courageously battling a lengthy illness on May 24, 2021 with his family by his...

May 23, 2021

David Simpson, a loving husband, amazing father, adored Papa, and kind friend, passed away at the age of 61 after a courageous battle. He is survived by his wife, Shelli, his high school sweetheart, and soul mate. They were married for more than 40 years and were by each other's side through all the struggles and joy life had...

May 23, 2021

Stephen R. Garcia, 93, beloved husband and father was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He entered this world on Wednesday, February 29, 1928 in Belen, NM, born to Desiderio and Sylvestra (Torres) Garcia. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna (McKain) Garcia; his children, Stephen D. Garcia, Raymond A. (Rosie)...