John A. Martinez, age 88, passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020, surrounded by his wife and two children after a multiyear-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born Anastacio Martinez in the small village of Vallecitos, NM in 1932 to Juan Geronimo Martinez and Amalia Martinez, he was the second of four children. He attended elementary school in...
Celia Crook Richardson left this earth peacefully to join our Lord in Heaven for eternity on September 17, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, VA on March 21, 1938, to her parents U.G. and Lula Crook. Survivors include Colonel (ret) Jimmy A. Richardson, her husband for 61 years; brother, Dr. Ted Crook of Columbia, SC; her daughter, Jill Narushof...
The Reverend Father Luis Jaramillo passed away at his home in Albuquerque Thursday, September 17, 2020 just days before his 89th birthday.
Born in Springer, New Mexico, he spent his life committed to social justice, advocating for the marginalized in our society. Practicing what he believed, Fr. Luis participated in the Poor Peoples’ Campaign of 1968. He...
Kenneth Warren DuBay slipped quietly into eternal life on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Ken was born to Beulah and Cliff DuBay on April 28, 1930 in Merrill, MI. He was one of five children and was raised in a joyful and spiritual home. As a young man, Ken was known to be quite the charming ladies’ man, and eventually...
Pauline (Polly) Bernhardt, 94, a 50-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Polly was born in Belen, NM, on May 30, 1926, to Abel and Rosa Trujillo. She grew up in Aragon, NM, in the heart of the Gila Wilderness, in the southwest part of the state. She...
Lieutenant General (Ret) Edward D. Baca, age 82, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, after over a year-long battle with Leukemia. He is preceded in death by his youngest of seven children, Daniel. He is survived by his bride of 62 years, his “Yellow Rose of Texas” Rita. LTG (R) Baca is survived by...
Helen Cordeiro, 89, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 15, 2020.
She entered this world on November 29, 1930 in Wolcott, CO, born to Howard and Effie Noblitt. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Frankford (Larry); brother, Dale Noblitt (Linda); son, Paul (Angelina), Peter (Lynne) Cordeiro; grandchildren, Chris, Hollie,...
Larry Lee Angell
February 14, 1937 - September 14, 2020
Larry Lee Angell, age 83, passed away and went on to be with the Lord on Monday morning, September 14, 2020.
Larry was an avid bicycle enthusiast and after his retirement from US Civil Service (FAA), participated in numerous tours and two Senior...
Jerome Sather of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
In consideration of Covid-19 safety precautions, the Memorial Service is by family invitation only. Live streaming will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. To view the...
Anita “NANCY” Burke England
09/29/37 - 09/14/2020
Our Beloved Matriarch passed away peacefully to be home with her Jesus and is now the precious Angel we always knew her to be. What an incredible example she continues to be for us all. She touched so many lives with her heart full of love...
Doris Nell Smith, affectionately known as “Mamaw” to many, was born to Ernest and Eva Smith on September 27, 1931 in Hughes Springs, Texas. The youngest of eight, Doris witnessed the wake of the Great Depression and the entirety of World War II by the time she was fourteen. Learning to thrive in such a large family and amid...
Machelle Janell McFall, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 14, 2020, two days before her 56th birthday. Machelle was born on September 16, 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Norman Austin and Marion Janell McFall. She graduated from Manzano High School in 1984. Machelle was preceded in death by her mother, Janell McFall, and her father,...
Lell May Charlton Arasim, born November 4, 1923 to William Henry and Irene (Dura) in Michigan Center, MI passed away peacefully at Morningstar Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, September 14, 2020. Lell was just shy of her 97th birthday. Due to Covid-19 restrictions her family only had window visits until the final week of her life....
Jacqueline Kay Edwards Walters, age 55, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Ames, IA. She grew up in Albuquerque, NM. Jacquie attended Del Norte High School and is an Alumni of the University of New Mexico where she graduated with an accounting degree. She became a successful...
Hubert Rex Holland, Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 13, 2020.
He was born on October 12, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana as the first child of Dr. Hubert Rex Holland and Jane Cooper Holland. Rex grew up in Paducah, Kentucky as an all-American boy, even playing on...
Frankie L. Piscitelli, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and neighbor, died peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in her home.
She was born in Many, LA to Ellis and Bessie Sibley on April 30, 1928 and graduated from Many High School in 1946. Frankie Lee was one of seven children and joined the U.S. Army-Air Corps, stationed...
Dr. Betty Christina Leitet Goldsworthy March 20th, 1954 - September 13th, 2020
Beloved wife to Vernon Patrick, beloved mother to Joan Marie and Arne Stig, beloved mother-in-law to Daniel Clayton, beloved grandmother to Abigail Rose and Genevieve Marie, beloved aunt to Courtney, Samantha, Sean and Emily. "Let all you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14...
Samantha "Sami" Sabrina Martinez, beloved wife, mommy, daughter, granddaughter, auntie and sister, born on May 20, 1992, was called to be with her family in her eternal resting place on Sunday, September 13, 2020.
Sami is preceded in death by her father, David Atler, her paternal Grandfather, Dominic Atler, and her two uncles, Damien and Desiderio "Desi"...
Terry Don Rains, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 13, 2020 in Albuquerque after an unrelenting battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born January 18, 1938 in Roswell, NM to Guy (aka Jack) and Mildred (Wilhite) Rains. He lived in Roswell for a few years, in San Francisco during the war, and then...
Elizabeth Ann Cruz January 4th, 1960—-September 12, 2020 The world sadly lost a pure heart on Saturday, September 12, 2020, when Elizabeth Ann Cruz (Beth), 60 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away. She is survived by her brothers Wayne Cruz and Jim Cruz. Beth, the youngest of four siblings, was a surprise baby, and Betty her mother...