Nicholas Michael Amari
Sep 10, 2020
With the deepest sorrow and heartbreak, we announce that Nicholas Michael Amari “Nick”, age 30, our beloved son, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Those who knew Nick for any length of time have lost a unique personality characterized by humor, intellect, varied interests, empathy, big-heartedness, enthusiasm, and love. Nick was always concerned about...
Michael James Sepich
Sep 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael James Sepich announces his passing on Thursday, September 10, 2020, after an extended illness. Michael was born June 23, 1940 to Frank and Mary Ann (Jellicoe) Sepich in the small coal mining camp of Gardiner, NM near Raton. Surviving Michael are his wife, Karen; his son, Peter; daughters, Teresa...
Hae Kyun Chon
Sep 10, 2020
Hae Chon, 64, beloved brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He entered this world on January 1, 1956 in South Korea. He is survived by his sister, Yong Ikeoka; brother, Sae Chon; and sister, Sarah Mattos. Hae is retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
John "Jack" Charles Babel
Sep 10, 2020
George and Therese Babel introduced their first-born son, John Charles Babel, to the world on July 24, 1947 in Rock Springs, WY. Jack was raised in a warm-loving home and because of this, became a man with good character and morals. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, Jack joined his parents and his two brothers, Dr. Stephen Babel, and Jimmy...
Joan Chavez
Sep 10, 2020
Joan (Grealish) Chavez Of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with her blessed Savior on September 10, 2020.
Joan is survived by her beloved husband of almost 56 years, Amarante J. Chavez. Devoted mother of Christina Dupuis (Paul) of Fort Worth, TX, David Chavez (JoJo) of Garden Grove, CA, and Eric Chavez (Kristin) of Cypress, CA....
Frances Dee Ogle Short
Sep 10, 2020
Frances Dee Ogle Short, age 88, passed away quietly in her sleep early Thursday morning September 10, 2020.
She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 5, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Warren Short, her high school sweetheart and husband of 48 years. She was also preceded in death by...
William Thomas Hoskins
Sep 9, 2020
William T. Hoskins was born on February 16, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware to the parentage of the late William and Roberta Hoskins. He honorably retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service in August 1980. Among many of his dreams in life, he successfully created and led a band in Anchorage, AK, formerly known as “Soul...
Robert Sedillo
Sep 9, 2020
Robert (Bobby) A. Sedillo, 75, slipped quietly into the arms of our Heavenly Father on September 9, 2020.
Born in Las Vegas, NM to Zac and Mela Sedillo. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved having all those titles. After high school he served his country proudly in the U.S. Air...
Katrina Darlene Bressler
Sep 9, 2020
Katrina Darlene Bressler, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. A Celebration of Life and Homecoming for Katrina will be held Friday, September 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hillside Christian Church Amarillo West, officiated by Pastor Chris Condit. The family requests friends wear bright colors to celebrate and honor Katrina. Katrina was born in...
Vicky Lynn Horton
Sep 9, 2020
Vicky Lynn Horton, 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Horton; her sons, Joshua and Jacob Horton; her mother, Patricia Albert; four grandchildren; three brothers; and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Albert.
Vicky was greatly loved...
Delia G. Sanchez
Sep 9, 2020
Delia G. Sanchez passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Delia was born on May 14, 1930.
Delia was extremely loving and proud of her two daughters, Kathy S. Montoya and Debbie Cata and husband, Samuel Cata.
She was known as “Ma” to her four grandsons, Victor and Gabriel Cata, Anthony and...
Joseph Frank Barbone
Sep 9, 2020
Joseph Frank Barbone, passed from this earth on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was 68 years old. A talented handyman, wood-worker, welder, and loving husband. He lived in Rio Rancho for the past 7 years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Holland; and his parents, Felice and Mary Barbone. He is survived by his wife of...
Kathleen Evans
Sep 8, 2020
Kathleen Evans of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sep 8, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University that will be live streamed below for those who cannot attend.
Shirley Ann Sparks
Sep 8, 2020
Shirley Ann Sparks, 85, passed away September 8, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Darrell Sparks and Brett Sparks and wife Rennie, of Albuquerque; relatives, Sue and Dennis Brown in Olney, TX. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Don Sparks; and her parents, Robert and Frances Biggers.
Born in Jean, Texas, Shirley was a...
Melba Jean Anderson
Sep 8, 2020
Melba Jean Anderson, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Tommie J. Anderson; son, Lyle (Sallie); daughter, Sheila Sommer (Rich); granddaughters, Melissa (Paul), Jennifer (Jon), Rebecca (Matt), Jackie (Chris), and Denise (Joe); 13 great-grandchildren; and aunt, Lucrectia Andrews. Melba was preceded in death by her...
Noma June (White) Biggs
Sep 8, 2020
Noma (White) Biggs of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to be with our Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Noma June White was born February 11, 1934 in Oxford, Alabama, daughter of John Durward White and Carrietta Anderson. Noma loved the area in which she grew up in with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her family moved...
Norma Eileen Ralf
Sep 7, 2020
Norma Eileen Ralf, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, 95 years old, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born Norma Eileen Bunker in Venice, CA on April 10, 1925 as an only child to Alan Bunker and Nellie (Mortensen) Bunker. Norma met John Ralf while in high school, but he was more interested in cars than...
LtCol Zachary Taylor Forester III
Sep 7, 2020
Albuquerque, New Mexico- LtCol Zachary Forester III, USMC (Ret) , age 72, passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision after being hit by an oncoming vehicle. Zack is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Gloria Jean Forester. He was a loving father to children, Kristin Rogers, Sean Forester,...
Michael Stewart Copeland
Sep 7, 2020
Michael S. Copeland, 66, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, September 7, 2020. He entered this world on March 23, 1954, in Gallup, NM born to Owen and Elizabeth Copeland. He is survived by his sister, Kathy; brother, Robert "Bull" Copeland and wife, Dot; brother, Rick Copeland; son, Damon Copeland; and...
Tony Madrid
Sep 7, 2020
Tony Madrid, age 84, our beloved father passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at home after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1935, in Puerto de Luna, NM, to Nicholas "Nick" Madrid and Placida "Pat" Madrid. He was the oldest of four children and when he spoke, they...