Obituaries

Janice Rose Molinari

May 15, 2024

Janice Rose Molinari, 83, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of Michael and Angelina Edwardo, who have preceded her in death. She married Ronald E. Molinari in 1965 in Los Angeles.

Janice lived an adventurous life traveling through Europe, hot air ballooning in Kenya, hiking the Andes...

Modesto Cervantes

May 15, 2024

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Baby Modesto R. Cervantes III, passed away on May 15, 2024, in the loving arms of his mother and father.

Our baby boy was survived by his loving parents, Modesto Cervantes-Oropeza Jr. and Suzanna Rae Chavez; great grandparents, Ben and Lois Martinez, Juanita Virginia Chavez and Joseph Jaramillo; grandparents, Antoinette and Michael Gonzales, Dennis Chavez and Karen Smith;...

Norma Gladys Stokes

May 14, 2024

Norma Gladys Stokes, née Davis, was born in Norwood, CO, on August 4th, 1933, to Lloyd and Sara Davis.

She was fond of telling the story of the first few days after her birth, when she was small enough to fit in a shoebox, which her parents did to keep her warm near the stove. She passed from this life peacefully...

Dale Noblitt

May 14, 2024

Dale Allen Noblitt, our “Papa Dale”, born January 27, 1937, passed away May 14, 2024 at the age of 87. A kinder, more unassuming man, you will never know. Dale loved unconditionally, gave generously, and has more than earned his peace and reward. Dale was born in Rifle Colorado. He was a Army Veteran, stationed in Korea in 1959 for...

Richard Aros

May 14, 2024

Richard Aros, 91, dedicated father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away on May 14, 2024. Richard was known for his love of his aerospace career, his kindness and compassion for others and his happy-go-lucky disposition. He is survived by his Aros family members, Elston family members, and Pinero family members. Visitation and burial will take place on May 28, 2024, in...

Dennis E. Burns

May 14, 2024

Dennis E. Burns, 78, passed away gracefully on May 14, 2024, after a fight with cancer. Dennis was a loving and much-loved husband, father, and grandfather.

Dennis was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 19, 1946, but often said that he made his way to New Mexico as soon as he could walk. He spent his early years in Alamogordo,...

John Farris

May 14, 2024

John Adam Farris, Age 91 died of complications of a stroke in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 14, 2024. He was born in 1933 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Margaret Gore Farris (1932 - 2018), and by his only sibling, Marshall Elmer Farris Junior (1927 - 2020) and both...

W. Daril Gutscher

May 13, 2024

Daril Gutscher passed away at his place of residence on May 13, 2024. Daril was born on June 5, 1933 in Ft. Madison Iowa and grew up in a mostly rural environment. At the age of 13 he and his family moved to Ft. Collins, Colorado where he attended high school and college. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical...

George Dee Mitchell

May 12, 2024

George Mitchell was a true original—a cowboy, a businessman, a biker, an outdoorsman, a sailor, and a friend to everyone he met. He was funny, very funny, knew everyone and had a big heart. With a quick wit and an electric charisma, he was effortlessly cool. 

 As for his grit, that he learned in the Texas heat at the age of...

Carmen Porter

May 12, 2024

Carmen Porter, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Born on September 9, 1952, in Alamogordo, Carmen was a beacon of love, kindness, and immense faith. She dedicated herself to serving God and her family and this commitment was evident in every aspect of her life. 

Carmen had...

Odelia "Lee" Apodaca

May 12, 2024

Odelia "Lee" Apodaca, age 82, A dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away Sunday, May 12,2024. Lee was known for her kind, loving and caring personality, an amazing hairstylist, A Denver Broncos Fan, and her love for Smokey Robinson. She is survived by her sons, Tony and Alfredo; her grandchildren, Corrina, Kami, and Jasmine; and great-grandchildren, Payton, Chase,...

Abel G. Coronado

May 12, 2024

Abel G. Coronado passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2024, at the age of 83 with his family by his side. Abel was born on January 13th, 1941, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Manuel and Rufina Coronado. Abel served in the United States Air Force for four years before he joined the City of Albuquerque Fire Department where he...

Albert "Ray" Cortez

May 12, 2024

Albert "Ray" Cortez, age 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and beloved son-in-law to Estela Perez, was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2024. He entered this world on April 8, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Flora Cortez. 

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cortez of 58 years, and his five daughters,...

Patricia Ann Conley

May 12, 2024

Patricia A. Conley, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Patricia lived most of her life in Albuquerque, graduated from Albuquerque High School, class of 1953, and married J.B., her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed traveling, camping, and were zoo docent volunteers for many...

James Houston

May 12, 2024

James Gordon Houston passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 20, 1937, to Vernon Cecil Houston and Ima Ruth Pegram Houston. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Beverly Houston. He is survived by his wife of nearly twenty-five years, Molly McGinnis Houston.

Jim was in the...

Juanita Bercier

May 12, 2024

Juanita Garcia Bercier, a coal miner's daughter, was born March 28, 1936 in Dawson New Mexico to Amelia Lopez Garcia and Jose Marcos Garcia. She passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 88, with her loving husband by her side. 

Juanita was one of three children, brother Pat Garcia and sister Mary Frances Reza. She is survived by...

Dr. Gerald Gold, MD

May 12, 2024

Dr. Gerald N. Gold, MD, prominent neurosurgeon serving the Albuquerque NM community for over 30 years, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after battling several years of a nerve degenerating disease and at least two strokes. The Gold family extends their appreciation to the staffs of UNM Hospital, Comfort Keepers, and Advanced...

Son Ba Nguyen

May 11, 2024

Son Nguyen, 49, beloved Husband and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 11, 2024. He entered this world on October 14, 1974 in Vietnam, born to Doan Nguyen and Khanh Lang. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Vo; and mother, Khanh Lang. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30pm,...

Carol Carthew Tallman

May 11, 2024

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, Carol passed away on May 11th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carol Carthew Tallman was born in 1935 to Arthur and Maybelle Moore Carthew in Los Angeles. Carol's father was a university professor who worked as a ranger-naturalist in the National Parks. Carol therefore spent her childhood summers in Lassen and Yosemite National...

John Joseph Standish

May 10, 2024

John Joseph Standish, 85, of Albuquerque, NM passed away quietly on May 10, 2024.John was born on January 29, 1939, to Lillian Kazmierczyk and John B. Standish, and lived in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania as a young man. John is survived by his wife, Jean; stepchildren, Lucas, Sonny, Linh, Julia; daughters, Rebecca (Tom) Frock, Gail (Anthony) Standish,  and Debra (Doug) Day; and...