Obituaries

Sam Kolman

Oct 29, 2024

Samuel James Kolman, 63, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Oct 29, 2024 of bone cancer. He loved his mom, bears, writing poetry and dancing.

He had also been an avid ultra marathon runner, and had run a race of a mere 90 miles only six month before his diagnosis. He loved hiking the mountains with his faithful companion, Char. When...

Dr. Thomas H. Kirby

Oct 29, 2024

Dr. Thomas H. Kirby, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on October 29, 2024 at the age of 72. Born on November 10, 1951, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he dedicated his life to both his profession and his family, leaving behind a legacy that will be truly cherished.

An accomplished radiation physicist and professor, Dr. Kirby significantly contributed to the field...

Ray G. Mosteller

Oct 29, 2024

Ray G. Mosteller, age 94, died on October 29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Endicott, NY, the son of Raymond R. and Lois Mosteller.After graduating from Union Endicott High School, he entered the U.S. Navy in 1950. He went through basic training and Electronics School at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL, and...

Jamie Platero

Oct 28, 2024

Jamie Platero: A Life Remembered

Jamie Platero, 52, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on January 14, 1972, in Brigham City, Utah, he was the son of Leo and Mary Platero. Jamie grew up in Borrego Pass, NM, and Montezuma Creek, Utah, where he was active in sports and served as Student Body President at Whitehorse High...

Elaine Isaacs

Oct 28, 2024

Elaine was born in Huron, South Dakota, the 3rd child of Ross and Mildred Baade. When Elaine was 2 the family moved to Prescott, Arizona where Elaine’s dad worked as a lineman. A short while later her dad went to work for Public Service Company of Colorado and the family moved to Alamosa. Elaine attended K-4th grade in Alamosa and...

Kathleen Kaczmarek

Oct 28, 2024

Kathleen Kaczmarek, 74, beloved Mother, Daughter, and Spouse/partner, was called to her eternal resting place on October 28, 2024. She entered this world on February 3, 1950 in Cambridge Springs, PA, born to Theodore and Jenni Styborski. She is survived by her son Don Shearer, her daughter in law Wendy Shearer, two grandsons, Devin and Zachary Shearer. She is also...

Sharon Sue Evans Welch

Oct 27, 2024

Sharon Sue Evans Welch of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully from a long battle with a chronic illness, on Sunday, October 27, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Sharon was born on January 9, 1946 in Wichita, KS to Pauline and Robert Osborn. At the age of 11, she was adopted by Pauline's husband, Robert Hammond. After her mother's death, she was...

Chayah Ann Hunt

Oct 27, 2024

Chayah Ann Hunt, 3 months old, adorable daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin transitioned from this side of heaven back to the Father's arms on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. She entered this world on July 21st, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, born to parents, Joseph and Ignacia Hunt. She is survived by brother Samson Hunt, grandmother Barbara Naranjo, uncle Cliff Wilson,...

Frank Gilbert Armijo

Oct 27, 2024

Frank Gilbert Armijo passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Patricia Ann Armijo and his 3 children, Frank Jr Armijo and wife Theresa, and their son Frankie; Pamela Montoya and husband José and their three children, Anelisa, Maya and José; and Gary Armijo...

Bennie Padilla

Oct 26, 2024

Bennie Padilla, born February 16, 1933, age 91 passed away on October 26, 2024. He is our beloved Father, grandfather, great-grandfather.

Bennie worked through the years as a paperboy in his youth, with Arrow Food Market, as a Lieutenant of the Fire Department, as well as several other companies before opening Padilla’s Mexican Kitchen 40 years ago. He was a strong...

Sandra Stoy

Oct 25, 2024

Sandra Stoy, 68, beloved Spouse, Daughter, and Sister, passed quietly on October 25, 2024, after a long battle with a debilitating disease. She entered this world on August 9, 1956 in Youngstown, OH, born to Donald and Sophie Arp. She is survived by her spouse Michael Stoy; sister Sharon Arp; brother John Arp; brother Gus Arp; brother-in-law Luis Paz; sister-in-law...

Moneer Hindi

Oct 25, 2024

 

Moneer Hindi passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. He was born in Duran, New Mexico on August 13, 1929. Moneer graduated from high school in Vaughn, New Mexico. After serving in the Navy, he enrolled at New Mexico State University and received an Electrical Engineering degree. He was preceded in death by his parents Milhem (William) and Rasmie Hindi;...

Gary Ray Hanson

Oct 25, 2024

Gary R. Hanson, 64, of Parachute, Colorado passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.

He was born and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Clyde Ray Hanson and Agnus Elnora Hanson. Gary started work with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1979 and shortly thereafter married Julie Escott of Shelley, Idaho, also in 1979. They were blessed with three sons, Chris,...

Peter Patterson

Oct 24, 2024

Peter Francis Patterson, 94, of Albuquerque passed away on October 24, 2024. Peter was born on July 12, 1930 in Rock Springs, WY to Francis and Flora Patterson. In his formative years, he enjoyed big game hunting with his father in the wilds of southwest Wyoming. Pete graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948 and enrolled at the University...

Holly Anne Pence

Oct 24, 2024

If you ever had the honor of entering Holly's house, you would find yourself ensconced in quotes; littering her walls, fridge, thoughtful inscriptions written in her beautiful handwriting on pieces of scrap paper and open notebooks. She was a woman who loved words, poignant thoughts that reflected the world she wanted to live in, a world that had more patience...

Susan Burns-Sanchez

Oct 23, 2024

Dr. Susan Burns-Sanchez, 60, dedicated wife and exceptional Dentist, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Susan was known for her ability to help others through her practice of dentistry, her academic achievements in high school where she was 5th in her class, and later when she received her doctorate from Case Western, the immediate connection with any animal that crossed her...

Emma Maestas

Oct 23, 2024

 Emma Maestas, age 92, passed peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Dcn. Paul G. Maestas, who preceded her in death on the same date twenty-three years earlier.

Born in her grandmother Luz's home, Emma started from humble beginnings, shaped by the challenges of the Great Depression. Her unwavering commitment to Christian values—Faith, Love,...

Edward Bernal

Oct 23, 2024

Edward Lee Bernal went to be with his Lord on October 23, 2024.

Eddie was born on March 12, 1948, in Socorro, New Mexico to Frank and Lupe Bernal. He enjoyed spending his childhood with his two brothers, Nestor and Delano and his two sisters, Delphi, and Vangie. In 1964 he met the love of his life, Yvonne Fajardo....

Arsenio Sanchez

Oct 22, 2024

Arsenio L. Sanchez, a resident of Albuquerque died 22, October 2024. He is survived by his spouse, Laura Sanchez, children, Natasha and Christina, grandson, Maddox, sisters, Delores and Sally, brother, Paul Sanchez, many nieces and nephews, and friends.

Claudina Chacon

Oct 22, 2024

Claudina Chacon, 99, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, joining her husband Silviano. She entered this world on July 8, 1925, in Las Nutrias, NM, born to Vicente Romero and Aurelia Ulibarri. She is survived by daughter, Sylvia Chacon-Gomez; son, Claude (Vincent) Chacon; daughter, Elizabeth Chacon; son,...