Obituaries

Adele Marie Thompson

Apr 18, 2024

Adele Marie Thompson nee Dykers age 81 a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Thursday April 18. Adele was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 4, 1942, but grew up in Belen NM where she met and married Danny Max Thompson in July 1960. They had three children, Marty, Bobby, and Stephanie. In May 2008 she married her second husband...

Alice Best

Apr 18, 2024

Alice Best was born on October 10, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM. The last child and only girl born to George and Alice Stevens, they called her "little" Alice and she grew up with three loving and very protective brothers. Her mother, also Alice, was a wise and dedicated mother and they had an unbreakable bond that she cherished until the...

Jose Archuleta

Apr 17, 2024

With the most heavy heart we announce the passing of Jose S. Archuleta. Jose, as many knew him, was called to heaven on April 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving daughters. Jose was born to Simon and Antonia Archuleta on May 29, 1935, in Santa Fe. He married the love of his life, Ernestine Casaus on July...

Patricia Etmer

Apr 17, 2024

Patricia Cox Etmer passed away peacefully in her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, April 17, 2024, at the age of 87.

She was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a few years after her marriage to Robert Etmer (now deceased). She worked mainly as a legal secretary until she retired.

As a devout and faithful member of...

Mary Kathleen Gillooly

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Kathleen Gillooly, known as Kay to her family and friends, passed away April 16, 2024, at the age of 86 after a brief illness. She is survived by four children, Chris Lardner (husband Scott), Pat Gillooly (wife Lisa), Rick Gillooly (wife Ginevra), Colleen Hanley (husband Jerry), 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two brothers, Delmer Knight (Julie), William Knight (Judy),...

Mario Francisco Garcia

Apr 16, 2024

Mario was a very special person who had a BIG heart.  He loved everyone and would always be there if anyone needed him.  Mario accomplished so much in his life not letting his speech impediment get in his way of making his dreams happen.  He was an Actor and Stuntman and was a part of the Screen Actors Guild.  Mario...

Stephen (Steve) K. Bowman

Apr 16, 2024

Stephen (Steve) K. Bowman, age 74, CPO, U.S. Navy Retired, of Corrales. Steve was born June 5,1949 in Sacramento, CA. He has climbed up to the signal bridge one last time.

Steve passed away on April 16, 2024 surrounded by his wife of 41 years, Lorraine Leftwich of Corrales, his daughters Drew Bowman of Albuquerque and Leslie Bowman of Corrales, and...

Vicente Fuentevilla

Apr 15, 2024

Vicente "Tito" Fuentevilla, 88, committed his life to love- love of God, love of family, love of country and love of his favorite things.

A dedicated Catholic, he never missed an opportunity to attend mass and ensured that his children received a solid Catholic education.

He adored his wife of 62 years, always ensuring she knew how much she meant to him....

Joseph Ortega

Apr 15, 2024

Joseph R Ortega (Joe), 72 of Albuquerque passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings. He was born June 22, 1951, in Roswell New Mexico to Irenio and Esther (Estella) Ortega. Joe graduated from Roswell High School and went on to receive his bachelor's in business administration from Eastern New Mexico University in...

Helen Zamora

Apr 15, 2024

Yesterday morning our Mom, Grandma joined her Marie and Ramon. The Matriarch of our family, one of the absolute strongest women, our rock, our heart. Helen made a huge impact on everyone who met her. Her love was felt by so many. Her grandkids never stepped foot in a daycare, she would not allow it. She cared for all of...

Mary Floyd

Apr 14, 2024

Mary was born in New York City March 3, 1921. When she was 5 the family moved to Leonia, NJ. She later graduated from Columbia University and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY with a Bachelor of Science an R.N. plus a CRNA. She was married to Vaun T. Floyd, MD, FACS for 62 years when he passed on May 30,...

James (Jim) Burkhardt

Apr 14, 2024

James (Jim) Ray Burkhardt passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 88.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela C. Burkhardt, to whom he was married for 67 years; his daughter, Leah Burkhardt; his son, Daniel Burkhardt and daughter-in-law, Tina Burkhardt; his daughter, Molly Malizzo...

Eunice Flatt

Apr 14, 2024

Eunice Lucille Harrison Flatt peacefully entered Heaven early Sunday Morning April 14, 2024 to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She lived a full life and was 100 years old. She was born near Sweetwater, Texas on July 11, 1923. She will join her twin sister Vernice who passed away in 1928. These twins were born to Elizah "Lige" Harrison...

Mary Martel

Apr 13, 2024

Mary Ruth Martel, 76, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024. She was born on November 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL; grew up in Kalamazoo, MI, where she Graduated from University High School; and moved to New Mexico in 1971, where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a beloved mother to Karole Grano (David),...

Douglas Cook

Apr 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Douglas Cook born August 4th,1951 - April 13th, 2024. Doug passed away peacefully at his home in Placitas, NM surrounded by family after a short Illness.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife and life partner of 43 years, Nancy C. Cook, his mother, Gratis (Granny) Cook, father, Calvin Cook, and sister Suzette, along...

Gilbert Aragon

Apr 13, 2024

Gilbert Aragon passed away peacefully on April 13 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was known for his love of classic vehicles including buying, selling, remodeling and upkeep as well as attending numerous car shows. Gilbert enjoyed listening to "the oldies", especially Merle Haggard. He also liked camping. He cherished playing cards with friends, watching movies for hours on...

Paul Senovio Montoya, Jr.

Apr 12, 2024

In loving memory of Paul Senovio Montoya Jr.

Born on June 4, 1988, in Belen, NM, Paul peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, in his hometown at the age of 35. A compassionate soul and dedicated father, Paul will be remembered for his warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones.

Paul is survived by his beloved daughters...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Tapia

Apr 12, 2024

Rodolfo Ricardo Tapia, known by his loved ones as Rudy, died on April 12, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born in Santa Fe, NM in 1933, Rudy proudly served the United States Air Force in Financial Management, in a career spanning 20 years. Rudy had posts in France, Greece, Japan, and Pakistan, retiring from service in 1975 as a Master...

Phyllis Ardine Killpatrick

Apr 12, 2024

Phyllis Killpatrick (née Bennot), aged 94, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her children. Born in Harvey, Illinois, Phyllis was the daughter of Charles and Clara Bennot. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Don, brother Budrow "Bud," sister Enid, sister Wilma and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis is survived...

Joan Aloise Thurman

Apr 11, 2024

Joan Aloise Thurman, 93, a resident of Albuquerque passed Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Joan is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five nieces, two nephews, and countless children through her 40 years of teaching.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Thurman; mother, Blanche Mitchell; brother, Donald "Jack" Mitchell; sister-in-law, Mildred Mitchell; and nephew, William "Bill"...