Obituaries

Brian H. Murphy

Jun 10, 2024

Brian H. Murphy, age 74, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, November 2, 1949, in San Fernando, CA.

Brian was a dedicated Qualifying Broker at Realty 1 New Mexico and previously had a successful career in programming and management at AT&T.

Outside of work, Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, and lending a helping...

Alex Griego

Jun 10, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Alex Griego, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional who passed away on June 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on August 28, 1929, in Belen, NM, Alex led a fulfilling life filled with joy, laughter, and dedication.

Alex retired from Sandia National Labs after 42 years of service. He...

Tara Levine

Jun 10, 2024

Tara Ananda Levine, age 55, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2024.

Tara's journey through life brought joy and inspiration to everyone she met. Known for her bright blue eyes and beautiful smile, she had a way of lighting up every room. Tara's love for '80s music and her passion for football were infectious, making her...

Ellen Toler

Jun 9, 2024

Ellen Toler, age 81, beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She entered this world on September 25, 1942 (Ireland).

She is survived by her daughter, Theresa; son-in-law, Lance; granddaughter, Madison; former husband, Harry; and partner, Barbara. Predeceased to daughter, Jennifer.

She will be dearly missed by family, and friends (old...

Joanne Theresa Gorence

Jun 8, 2024

It is with sadness, coupled with the forlorn acknowledgment that our mother no longer has to suffer the indignity of a robbed memory, that my sister and I share the passing on June 8, 2024, of our incredible mother Joanne Theresa Gorence.

Joanne was born on November 20, 1936, on a dairy farm in Richland County, Wisconsin. It might sound like...

Alison Marie Perry

Jun 8, 2024

Alison Perry made some of the best cookies ever! Yes, she achieved many other accomplishments, but the quality, appeal and taste of her cookies cannot be overstated.

Alison’s life in this world began in Port Chester, NY on Monday, September 21, 1953. Cheers to a great New Year’s Eve party nine months earlier at the end of 1952. She was the...

Evelyn L. Fink

Jun 8, 2024

Evelyn L. Fink, age 79, was born on September 20, 1944 in Woodbury, New Jersey. She passed away on June 8, 2024. Proceeding her in death were her parents Norman R and Evelyn Card Fink; her sister, Routh Ellen Whitecraft; her aunt and uncle, Routh and Ralph Card of Milan, New Mexico; her dear friend, Helen A. Sawyers of Albuquerque,...

Mary Lucy Lucero

Jun 7, 2024

Mary Lucy Lucero went home to the Lord on June 7, 2024. She was born and raised in Bernalillo, NM and passed away surrounded by her loving family. Lucy truly was a woman of grace. Her compassion for others presented in her selflessness and her love for her God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Natividad...

Gerard "Joe Jay" Martinez

Jun 7, 2024

Gerard "Joe Jay" Martinez of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Gerard was born in 1930, to Paul A Martinez and Elvira Roybal in Santa Fe, NM.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Cidelia Martinez; brother, Gerald Martinez of Berlin, CT; sister, Annette Perno of Albuquerque; children, Paul P. Martinez (LeAnne) of Atascadero, CA,...

Christiane Pfeffer

Jun 7, 2024

Christiane Antoinette Pfeffer, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday June 7, 2024, at her home at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  

Christiane was born on May 7, 1928, in Le Meix St. Epoing, Marne, France.  Her Maiden name was Christiane Desbrosses.  

She Married Mel Pfeffer on October 1, 1955, in Orleans, Loriet, France and they then...

Joann Barabe

Jun 6, 2024

Joann (Joni) Eve Marie (Armijo) Barabe' was born in 1946 and raised in the southeast heights of Albuquerque. She is the daughter of Manual and Guadalupe Armijo and grew up in a house with three sisters. She married Paul Barabe' in 1967 and they had three children- Jennifer in 1968, Melissa in 1970, and thirteen years later Jon-Paul.

Joni...

Donna Gibson

Jun 6, 2024

Born March 29, 1937, in Galesburg, IL, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at age 87. She moved to Albuquerque at the age of 15. Donna graduated from Highland High School in 1955, where she met and married her beloved husband, Donnie of 63 years. In her early years, she played the piano and coronet. Donna was a devout Christian...

Perfecta Marquez

Jun 6, 2024

Perfecta Marquez was born June 10, 1931 and passed away on June 6, 2024. A lifelong resident of New Mexico. She grew up on a farm between Moriarty and Chilili, New Mexico. Perfecta was preceded in death by her daughter Sylvia. She is survived by her loving husband Tony, six daughters, Darlene (Reynold), Tess (Gary), Bernadette (Eddie), Cindy (Mike), Penny...

Frank H. Martínez

Jun 5, 2024

Frank H. Martínez, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend, and community servant passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Jesús M. and Angela Román Martínez; brothers, Jess, James, and Roberto; and sisters, Shirley Salinas, Emma Lutton, Rosie M. Campbell, Inez Benson, Angela Romero, and Mellie Malcolmson. He is survived by...

J. Howard Mock

Jun 5, 2024

On June 5, 2024 John Howard Mock peacefully left this world to join our Lord after succumbing to complications of pneumonia.

Howard was born in Bayfield, Colorado, on September 16, 1941, while his father was working on the Vallecito dam project. Howard grew up in both Colorado and New Mexico. He comes from a long line of ranchers and contractors. His...

Mary Jane Thiedeman

Jun 5, 2024

Encircled by friends and family, a special soul escaped the chaos of this earthly world in the early morning hours of June 5th, 2024. This special soul belonged to Mary Jane Thiedeman. Jane was a humble wife, a loving and accepting mother, and she could make a friend anywhere. She valued her friendships that endured and always had a heart...

Gary Pierson

Jun 5, 2024

Longtime Albuquerque businessman and friend Gary L. Pierson passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, six days after his 85th birthday.

Gary was born on May 30, 1939 to Leroy and Melba Pierson in Sidney IO. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from the University of New Mexico. While at UNM,...

Peter Wolf

Jun 5, 2024

Peter A. Wolf, Ph.D., born Péter Gyula Szerényi to Dr. József Szerényi and Klára (Donaberger) Szerényi, both deceased, on February 8, 1943, in Budapest, Hungary, passed away after years of declining health at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 5, 2024, at the age of 81. He is survived by his pride and joy, his 31-year-old son, Alexander...

Leo and Margaret Morris

Jun 5, 2024

Love is Perfection the Third Time Around

                                                            

Leo Emmanuel Morris (September 13, 1936 - October 26, 2023)

Margaret Virginia Morris (August 10, 1938 - June 5, 2024)  

Leo and Margaret met one another...

Sidney Alfred Sanchez

Jun 4, 2024

Sidney Alfred Joseph Sanchez passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2024, at the age of 93. Sidney was born in San Luis, Colorado, the oldest of four brothers. In his childhood he worked in his family's farming and agricultural business. Sidney started at age 16 working for the railroad alongside his father to provide financially for his family. As a...