Ralph Edward Gonzales
Sep 13, 2021
Ralph E. Gonzales, 62, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Ralph was a wonderful and unique artist, with a great smile and contagious laugh that would light up the room. He is survived by his mother, Mary S. Gonzales; brother, Michael Gonzales and Luanna Lind; and sister, Erlinda Saavedra. He was preceded in death by his father, Eloy...
Joseph Alex Torres
Sep 13, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Torres, 59, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born Friday, September 22, 1961 in Albuquerque N.M. Joe is survived by his children, Taryn Torres and Alex Torres; ex-wife, Gayle Torres; mother, Dora Torrez; grandchildren, Janae and Robert Baca; brother, Mike Torrez; sisters, Lillian Torrez, Susan Raymond and husband, Joe Raymond; many nieces and nephews; and...
Elizabeth Kathryn (Sanchez) Ruiz
Sep 12, 2021
Elizabeth K. Ruiz, loving wife of Samuel Ruiz passed away peacefully after a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease on Sunday, September 12, 2021, with her husband, mother and father at her side. She was a graduate of West Mesa High School and went on to graduate from UNM with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Economics. Elizabeth retired...
Liandro Trujillo
Sep 11, 2021
Liandro Trujillo, age 74, was born in Canjilon, New Mexico in 1947. To Onofre and Annie Trujillo.
Known to many as Leo. He Graduated from Valley High School and enlisted into the Marine Corps shortly after. While in the Marine Corps he was promoted to first lieutenant. He served five years as an Amtrac officer; six years...
Ellen Hardman
Sep 11, 2021
Ellen Hardman slipped away from us on Saturday, September 11, 2021 between the dawn and dark of night. Ellen was born on Friday, September 23, 1955 in Greenfield, IN; she moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1960, making stops in Chiloquin, OR and Gallup, NM on the way. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and...
Sally (Sellers) Veseth
Sep 11, 2021
Sally passed on Saturday peacefully on September 11, 2021. She was one week shy of her 90th birthday. She was born in San Diego and raised in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Her husband Ray passed away in 2015. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Evan) Ellen, Kathy (John) and Mark and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has...
Lindsey Joseph Green
Sep 11, 2021
Lindsey Joseph Green, age 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, was welcomed into heaven the evening of Saturday, September 11, 2021. He entered this world on January 27, 1928 in Washington, D.C., born to Lindsey and Kathryn Green. Lindsey was preceded in death by his loving parents, Julianne, his wife of almost 70 years, his sister Mary...
Kenneth A. Williams
Sep 11, 2021
Kenneth A. Williams passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. As his health declined the past few months his wish was to be in his home looking out his big window at the Sandia mountains.
Ken was born on August 7, 1929 in Ripley, Tennessee. He was married to the love...
Brenda Bryant
Sep 10, 2021
Brenda Bryant, 61, was called to her Eternal Resting place on Friday, September 10, 2021. She is survived by her father, Eddie Bryant; sister, Linda Foster; brother, William (Bill) Bryant; niece, Christina Newlin; and nephew, Tyler Bryant. Brenda served in the Navy from 1982 - 1986. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brenda's name to...
George Oppenheimer
Sep 9, 2021
George Oppenheimer, Jr. age (93), a kind and loving soul, an uncle to me and my sister, David Oppenheimer and Patricia Jacobus; great-uncle to my children, Alex, and Nicole; and my sister's son, Mathew; great-great-uncle to two nieces, Nika and Nia, and nephew, Nikola. The last survivor of three brothers including my father and our uncle Bob. A man...
Grace Elizabeth (LaBar) Drake
Sep 9, 2021
Grace Elizabeth Drake, 79, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, September 9, 2021. Grace was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was known for her kind manner, her ability to make friends anywhere she went and her many creative talents. Grace was born July 29, 1942 to Hattie and Raymond LaBar in Canadensis, PA....
Marylou Boyer
Sep 9, 2021
Marylou Boyer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9th, 2021. She was a loving, caring, and happy soul who will be greatly missed. Marylou was born December 21st, 1927, in Lansing, MI to her loving parents, Robert and Genevieve Phelps.
Her father was a colonel in the Army, and Marylou traveled with her family in...
Juan Paul Sanchez
Sep 9, 2021
Juan "John" P. Sanchez (Johnny the Bull), passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Heart Hospital with his devoted wife, Janice and two sons, Marcos and David at his side. John was born Wednesday, August 13, 1952 in Los Chavez, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by both parents, Sylvester and Isabelle Sanchez; brother, David Sylvester...
Eloisa Padilla
Sep 9, 2021
Eloisa Padilla, 82, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her Eternal resting place on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She entered this world on Tuesday, October 11, 1938 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Alfredo and Aurelia Gutierrez. She is survived by her grandson, Brian Padilla, his wife, Kristin; and two great-grandsons, Cruz and Nyx Padilla. She also leaves...
Kenneth Lee Shrum
Sep 9, 2021
Kenneth Lee Shrum, age 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Seagraves, Texas, on June 13, 1936. He attended high school in Midland, Texas and excelled in football.
After his first day of football practice, he was put on the varsity squad. He was a brilliant electronic technician for...
Thomas George Schmidt
Sep 9, 2021
Tom "Cowboy" Schmidt, April 1951 - September 2021 has passed on into the sunset.
His sensitivity, generosity, sense of humor and easy smile will dwell in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
He was an unknown artist whose beautiful canvases reflect his "big" spirit.
Big...
Stella Marie (Gomez) Pina
Sep 9, 2021
Stella Marie Pina (Gomez) passed away on September 9, 2021, at her home in Albuquerque surrounded by loved ones. She was 68 years old. She is survived by her daughter Cassaundra Gomez, her son Joseph Gomez, and her three brothers: Gary, Steve, and Michael. Stella was born to Joe F. and Cecilia M. Gomez on June 28, 1953, in...
Dora Lopez
Sep 9, 2021
Dora was born in 1938 in beautiful Costilla, New Mexico. She moved to Albuquerque at age 13 and met the love of her life, Meliton Lopez, when she was just 15 years old. Ready to begin writing her amazing love story, she married him one year later. Her love and devotion for him is best described with scripture....
Wayne Sprague
Sep 9, 2021
Wayne Sprague, 54, beloved husband, father, step-son, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 9, 2021. He entered this world on February 4, 1967 in Jersey City, NJ, born to Joseph and Jean Sprague. He is survived by his wife Michele Sprague; daughter Taylor Sprague; son Joseph Solis; son Joshua Solis; mother Jean Broughton;...
Francis Chiado
Sep 9, 2021
Frank Chiado, age 62, longtime Albuquerque resident and beloved husband, father, brother, and "Boppa," died peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, surrounded by family. Born Francis William, to JoAnn and John Paul Chiado at the old St. Joseph's Hospital on September 23, 1958, Frank was known as "Pancho" to some and "Frankie" to a...