Jul 28, 2020

Lila Mae Teresa Ortega, 76, is gone after an incredible and unbelievably long ordeal with cancer. An avid sports fan, she followed the NY Yankees almost since her birth in Algodones NM, on April 10, 1944. She also supported Lobo athletics, particularly basketball, attending games in The Pit for years with her longtime husband and companion, Orlando, who she...

Jul 28, 2020

Marion Elizabeth Sanders Woodham died in Albuquerque on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from severe injuries sustained in a fall. A resident of Albuquerque since 1952, Marion was born in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, November 6, 1919. She attended Washington High School in Portland, received a BA degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and did graduate work at the...

Jul 28, 2020

Esperanza A. Salgado (Espie), age 66, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully to the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Esperanza was devoted to her faith, enjoyed traveling with her husband and watching her four grandchildren grow.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tony Salgado; her children, Robert...

Jul 27, 2020

Lucy Mora, born on September 21, 1971, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born to Ramona and Cirilo Mora in San Jose, CA. Lucy is remembered by her three children, Jessica, Andrea and Anthony; and her grandchildren, Isis and Josiah. She was a very funny and passionate person, she loved to dance and make people laugh....

Jul 27, 2020

Long time Albuquerque native Lela went to be with her true love Jewell Aaron Craig on Monday, July 27, 2020. Out of 13 siblings she is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Her three children, James Aaron, Jay Anthony, June Annette, five grandchildren James Jr., Jaycob Jordan, Jeremiah, Jaeanna, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She and...

Jul 27, 2020

James William Gavin, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Saint Paul, MN on June 17, 1947 to Marjorie (Bolier) and William Gavin. Jim grew up in Wisconsin, and later resided in both Arizona, and New Mexico. Jim served proudly as a Sergeant in the Air Force during The...

Jul 27, 2020

Jacqueline Morris “Jackie” Shaffer died peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 95. Born in Pueblo, she grew up in Denver, attending North High School and Denver University, where she majored in music. At DU she met and married World War II pilot and art student Harrison L. Shaffer Jr. in 1946, and following...

Jul 27, 2020

John Patrick Leonard, age 79, died at home with his family on Monday, July 27, 2020. John was born December 16, 1940 in New York City to Patrick and Edith Leonard of Ireland. John was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Danielle, and their daughter, Maureen. He is survived by his sister, Mary; his son, Patrick along with...

Jul 27, 2020

Richard Gallegos, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with terminal cancer.  He was preceded in death by his father, Celestino Gallegos; mother, Pauline Lucero; brother, Teddy Gallegos; and sister, Leonila Gallegos.  Richard is survived by Peggy Walters; sisters, Betty Jaramillo (Paul), Geri Martinez (Sonny), Marcie Valdez (John), and Patricia...

Jul 27, 2020

Deborah Cornell Henderson died at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in New York City on Thursday, February 4, 1932 and grew up in Ithaca, NY. She graduated from Ithaca High School in the class of 1949 and attended Cornell University for a while before moving to New York City and graduating...

Jul 26, 2020

Joe Quintana, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Pecos in 1938 to Manuel Quintana and Delfinia Marquez.  He was one of nine children.  He is survived by his sister, Mary Quintana.

Joe was a resident of Santa Fe for many years.  He...

Jul 26, 2020

Carol Elizabeth Clifton, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 (not due to covid-19). She was born in Marquette, MI, on April 26, 1934. She was an only child but left this world so proud of everyone in her loving and continually growing family.  Her family tree is...

Jul 26, 2020

Beloved Husband, Father, and Pampo Joe A. Montoya (Archie) joined our Dear Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Joe was born to Jose and Emena Montoya on November 15, 1940 in San Pedro, NM. He attended Albuquerque High (1958), where he met and married the love of his life. They were married on November 26, 1960. Joe was a...

Jul 26, 2020

Jack E. Houston passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

He was born on March 11, 1933, in Arkansas City, KS to Raymond Ernest Houston and Ruth Ina Endicott. He graduated from Cushing, OK High School, and received his Ph.D. in physics from Oklahoma State University in 1965. After a short stint of teaching at South Dakota...

Jul 25, 2020

On Saturday, July 25, 2020, Harold (Harry) Gruen, loving husband and father of four sons, passed away peacefully at the age of 92.

Harry was born on June 11, 1928, in Jamaica, NY, to Leo and Caroline (Buck) Gruen. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948, and at the end of his four-year...

Jul 25, 2020

James (Michael) Russo, born December 20, 1988, in Georgetown, South Carolina, passed July 25, 2020.  He lived most of his life in New Mexico. Michael is survived by his sweet daughter, Micaela Russo; friend and mother of Micaela, Anna Herrera; the Herrera family; the Parson family; brother, Mario Russo; and sister, Norma Russo. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 25, 2020

Dolores Olivas, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 25, 2020, surrounded by her children and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; son-in-law, Jack Dawson; grandchildren, Sonya Olivas and Randy Mondragon; as well as other extended family members. Dolores is survived by her seven children, Andres Olivas and wife, Verena Olivas,...

Jul 25, 2020

Jean Choi was born in August 1945 in Seoul, Korea. As a youth he was an avid boy scout through which he developed an affinity for the outdoors and camping. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Biology and served as a lieutenant in the military before moving to the United States with his family. After polishing...

Jul 25, 2020

Arnold G Klein, age 60, beloved father, ex-husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this world on July 25, 2020, from a stroke caused by complications of leukemia which he had been battling for seven months.

Arnold and his twin sister Hilarie were born on August 16, 1959 in Denver, Colorado to Gerald B. and Fernand Klein....

Jul 25, 2020

Zella Mae Hammond left us on Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, after a lengthy farewell. She died altogether too soon, having reached her 100th birthday just barely four months ago on April 1. She was born in 1920 in Baca County, CO in a dugout in the most barren and desolate part of the state. She was a nurse...