Obituaries

James "Erwin" Ness

Jun 4, 2024

James "Erwin" Ness, 96, beloved Father, Grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born to Christopher and Gladys Ness, on December 22, 1927, he was the second of four children. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Edith Ness and Glendora Ness Baker. Surviving him is his younger brother, Robert Ness...

Kylee Silva

Jun 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kylee Faith Silva,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kylee Faith Silva, also known as Ky /Toko at the young age of 17 on June 4, 2024. Kylee of Albuquerque (Belen), New Mexico, was born on August 22, 2006, at mile marker 215 on the side of the road, delivered...

Stephanie Hoffman

Jun 4, 2024

Stephanie Michelle Hoffman

September 20, 1988 - June 4, 2024

Stephanie Michelle Hoffman, 35, of Hendersonville, NC, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Born on September 20, 1988, she was a daughter of the late William Isaac Hoffman and Dianna Mary Hoffman.

Stephanie was born in Rio Rancho, NM, and became a...

George Cross

Jun 3, 2024

George Wilburn Cross passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at 85. There will be a Funeral Service on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30 at FRENCH Lomas, followed by a reception at 11:30. Graveside will be at 2:00 at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul blvd NE. 

Claude Chavez

Jun 2, 2024

Claude Chavez, 73, beloved Husband and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 2, 2024. He entered this world on December 6, 1950 in Barstow, CA, born to Claude and Lydia Chavez.

 He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Chavez; his son, Jason; sister, Liz (Rich Kowalis); brother, Art (Diane); several nieces, nephews, and grand and great children....

Ernest Temple Love, III

Jun 2, 2024

Ernest Temple Love III, 63, beloved Brother and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on June 2, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Ernest and Barbara Love. He is survived by his sister Suzanne Marquez; brother Craig Love; brother-in-law Ron Marquez; sister-in-law Barbara Love; nephews Jason...

Nancy Garth

Jun 2, 2024

Nancy McCandless Garth passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, sitting next to her beloved husband John of nearly 64 years at sunset in a courtyard at La Vida Llena, Albuquerque, NM.

Nancy Carolyn McCandless was born in Butler, PA on January 26, 1937 to Lee Norman McCandless and Gertrude Elizabeth Burns McCandless. When she was 16 months old, they moved...

Isabel Baldo

Jun 2, 2024

Isabel Baldo, age 88, our family's rock, passed away Sunday, June 2nd in the early morning. Isabel was known for her ability to draw in those around her, and surround them with endless love, care, and compassion. She was devoted to her family and her faith, making sure to always pray for the blessings and protections of those she held...

Gerald Gromatzky

Jun 2, 2024

Gerald Gromatzky, 75, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He entered this world on March 9, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Cletis Gromatzky; and son, Kevin Kyle Cassidy. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Gromatzky; children, Robert A. Gromatzky, Robert...

Enriqueta Portillo

Jun 1, 2024

Enriqueta Portillo was known affectionately as Keta, Nana, and Ketita to those blessed to share her full life of 92 years. Born in El Paso, Texas to Martin and Celmira Rodarte, she was the second of three beautiful sisters. She loved her sisters, Chimmy and Caro, and was proud of her parents, a successful construction contractor and businesswoman respectively. Keta...

Wanda Lee Wootres

Jun 1, 2024

Wanda Wooters, 65, born October 2nd 1958, passed away on June 1st 2024. A longtime resident of Albuquerque NM.Wanda is proceeded in death by her life partner, Bill Jaynes; father, Billy Wooters Sr.; mother, Vivian Wooters; brother, Billy Wootres Jr.; and sister, Nelda Pocs. Wanda is survived by her loving daughter, Jonna (Donny); son, Cole; and grandchildren, Donald and Emma....

Roseann Wilson

Jun 1, 2024

Roseann Wilson, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, five days before turning 94, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Wilson Denison and Craig Barnes of Dallas, TX, her grandchildren Kristen Bowman and husband Stacey of College Station, TX, and Joe Denison and wife Ana of Irving, TX,...

Edgar Yguado

Jun 1, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son Edgar Fernando Yguado, who was taken from us too soon on June 1st, two thousand and twenty-four at tender age of twenty-seven. He brought immeasurable joy and light to our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile and boundless curiosity. Though his time with us was brief, the depth...

Sadie Benson

Jun 1, 2024

Sadie Benson, 106, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1918, in Madrid, Colorado, to Manuel and Rachel Griego. Her mother died when she was 3 years old, and she was adopted by her godmother, Matia Salito.

Sadie married Merle Benson, Sr., in 1943 and moved to Pueblo, Colorado. In 1953,...

Marjorie A. Wilder

Jun 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, our beloved grandmother, Marjorie A. Wilder, went to her eternal home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marjorie is survived by her living angel, her granddaughter-in law, Leah Ortega; three grandchildren, Chris Ortega, Christina Velazquez, and Cassandra Miera; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild....

Nhan Nguyen

Jun 1, 2024

Our loving and devoted father, Nhan Nguyen, age 64, was called to eternal rest by God on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at UNM Hospital. After three and a half months of battling illness, he succumbed to severe complications that transitioned him to comfort care. In his last moments, he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones.

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Gregory Lynn Brown

Jun 1, 2024

Gregory L. Brown passed away at the age of 77, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Annie Wong

May 31, 2024

Annie Wong, 98, passed away on May 31, 2024, with family by her side.

Born in Lewiston, Idaho on April 6, 1926, to Ning and Lim Shee Huie, Annie was the 4th of 7 children. The family lived in Lapwai, Idaho until 1934 when her parents moved to the Huie Village in China to immerse their children in Chinese culture and...

Justin Colton

May 31, 2024

Justin Colton, 38, beloved Son and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1986 in Las Cruces, NM, born to David and Kelly Colton. He is survived by his father David Colton; sister Lacey Colton; brother Jody Colton; nephew Jay Colton; sister in law Reid Colton; grandmother Sue...

Anna Lee Overmier

May 31, 2024

We celebrate the life of Anna Lee (Caldwell) Overmier, who passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on May 31, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her sister, Evelyn; and two brothers, Jack and John. She is survived by her younger brother, Jerry Dear (Marilyn). Together she and Bill raised...