Joanna "Jo" Strode Nail
Oct 12, 2024
Joanna "Jo" Nail was born Mary Joanna Strode in Kansas City, Missouri September 27, 1938. She was a long-time resident of Albuquerque since 1966 and died October 12, 2024. Joanna is survived by her spouse of nearly 60 yrs, George Nail of Albuquerque; children, George "Cliff" Nail and wife Patricia "Trish" Nail (deceased), Christopher "Chris" Nail and wife Dina Nail;...
Barbara McKinnon
Oct 12, 2024
Barbara McKinnon, a truly generous spirit, passed away on October 12, 2024, following an unexpected illness.
Barb was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 9, 1964, to Daniel Angus McKinnon III, who served as a Justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court, and Karen McKinnon, an acclaimed author of seven books of poetry. They both instilled a strong sense...
Carol Piper
Oct 12, 2024
Carol Jaterka Piper died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Carol Was born in the coal mining town of Dawson, New Mexico, the only child of Carlo and Rosie Jaterka. She was always proud to say that she was a coal miner's daughter. When the Dawson mines closed, the small family moved to Raton, New Mexico, where her father continued to...
Kevin Hill
Oct 11, 2024
Kevin Hill, 56, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, on a beautiful fall morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Tracie and their son, Austin. Kevin never gave up as he battled cancer. He kept his sense of humor and was able to share his love and light with those closest to him until the...
Steve House
Oct 10, 2024
Steve House, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was called into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2024. As a believer in Christ, Steve spent each day with the hope he would be an example for others of the love Christ holds for us all. He was committed to being a light in this world, and any who knew and...
Virginia De La O
Oct 10, 2024
Obituary for Virginia DeLaO
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia "Ginny" DeLaO, an extraordinary woman who lived a remarkable 86 years. Born in the sprawling landscapes of rural northern New Mexico, Virginia's journey was one filled with love, laughter, resilience, and unwavering independence.
Virginia was a devoted mother to five children:...
Lloyd Klein
Oct 9, 2024
Lloyd Klein passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He is survived by daughter Diana Adams and her husband Keith, Richard Klein and his wife Lori, Daniel Klein and his wife Tina and Thomas Klein. He is also survived by his brother Ronald Klein. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank everyone at Morningstar...
John Minks (Maj.USAF, Ret.)
Oct 9, 2024
John Minks (Maj.USAF, Ret.) navigated his last C-130 Hercules flight on October 9th, 2024 succumbing to lung cancer and Parkinson’s disease. John avoided being drafted (by seven days) in 1967 by joining the Air Force after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Geology. He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1972 as a navigator...
Mark Ethier
Oct 8, 2024
Mark Emmons Ethier passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on October 8, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1945 in Wakefield MI to Donald and Eileen (Laakso) Ethier. He served in the US Air Force from 1965 to 1971 before graduating from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a Masters in Audiology.
Mark believed in people and...
Sarah Marie De Lorenzo
Oct 8, 2024
Life Story of Sarah Marie De Lorenzo
Sarah was born on March 11, 1925 in Trinidad Colorado. Her parents are Leo Gonzales and Ascencion (Mary) Benavidez Gonzales. She was the oldest of 4 children. Sarah graduated from Trinidad High School in 1943 and married Bernard Richard Espinosa, also of Trinidad, shortly after graduation. Richard was in the Army and was killed...
Kyle Greer
Oct 7, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kyle Eugene Greer. Born in February of 1991, Kyle and his twin brother were welcomed by parents, Christopher and Ronna Greer in Albuquerque, NM.
After graduation, Kyle spent his days pouring his love and light into everything his hands touched. His gentle soul was a magnet for children and dogs. Nursing...
Dolly Ann Kelly
Oct 6, 2024
Dolores Ann Kelly embraced almost 94 years of life with a smile on her lips, a song in her heart, and a question on her mind. She passed away early in the morning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Dolly, the daughter of Rufus and Albena Miller, was born October 31, 1930 in California, moved to Albuquerque as a child, and attended...
Robert Leighninger
Oct 5, 2024
Robert Allan Leighninger, 94, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a long struggle with various illnesses. Robert was born to Ralph and Wilma Leighninger in Newcomerstown, Ohio on Monday, June 23, 1930. He grew up in nearby Coshocton, Ohio which fostered a humble and thoughtful perspective that he carried on throughout his life. Robert...
Shirley Gallamore
Oct 5, 2024
Shirley J. Gallamore, known for her unwavering strength and boundless love, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 5, 2024, with family at her home in Evergreen, Colorado. She was born on June 7, 1943, in Lockney, Texas to A.L. and Imogene Smith.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt.Commander John Gallamore, her father and...
Frank Joseph Hink
Oct 5, 2024
Frank Joseph Hink, was born in Odebolt, IA on December 8, 1941, and passed away on October 05, 2024, at the age of 82 in at the VA Hospice Unit in Albuquerque, NM. Fr. Francis Bijoy gave Frank his Last Rights, and the nurses gave him a beautiful military service.
Frank joined the Navy on October 18, 1960. He was stationed...
Carlos Valenzuela Segura
Oct 4, 2024
Carlos German Valenzuela Segura, amado esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo, partió en paz el 4 de octubre de 2024, a la edad de 88 años.
Nacido el 13 de Enero de 1936 en Moniquirá, Colombia, hijo de Eusebio Valenzuela y Blanca Segura, German creció con una gran pasión por la música (acordeón), el deporte (bicicleta) y una profunda curiosidad...
David Goude
Oct 3, 2024
Dave Goude was born to medical missionary parents in Nigeria, Africa on September 24th, 1959, and there spent the first six years of his life. He lived the majority of his life in Southern California and only recently moved to New Mexico.
On August 15, Dave and his wife, Elizabeth, celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary. On September 24 he turned sixty-five....
Ascencion "Chona" Mares
Oct 3, 2024
Born in a rural part of Guadalupe County (Colonias), New Mexico, Chona grew up on a working ranch along with her 8 siblings. The fourth in line of the Sisneros family, she helped with chores, including traveling to Greeley, Colorado to help pick beets to add to the family coffers. The work was difficult and eventually led to a life-...
Peter Campbell
Oct 3, 2024
Peter A. Campbell
Peter A. Campbell age 56 passed away on October 3, 2024. Peter was born to Mike and Peggy Campbell in Aurora, IL. on December 15, 1967, where he was raised with his two sisters Anne Bredow and Deborah Elmquist. Peter was a beloved husband to Leslie Campbell and a cherished father to Ethan Campbell (Vanessa), Erin Martinez and...
Matteo (Matt) Buscema
Oct 2, 2024
Matteo was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on May 7, 1941, and passed away on October 2, 2024. He and his wife, Frances, were married 62 years, and were blessed with two children, Lisa Ann Womack and Vincent Matthew Buscema: six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Matt was fifth generation custom furniture designer and builder having learned from his father...