Jan 12, 2020

Abel De Vargas Sr. born Wednesday, August 4, 1926 in Chimayo, NM, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born in Chimayo, NM but resided in Albuquerque for many years. Abel was born to Ezequiel Vargas and Juanita De Aguero and was the eldest of ten children; six sisters, three brothers. Abel was...

Jan 12, 2020

Luis Saiz, 91, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 to enter the golden gates of Heaven and join all those he lost and loved, including his beautiful daughter, Gloria.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 72 years and family.

Luis was born on Sunday,July 15, 1928 in San Acacia,...

Jan 11, 2020

Juanita (Nita) L. Huggins Burke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. Nita was born in Shawnee, OK on August 9, 1924. She married Johnnie Burke on July 21, 1943 in Dumas, TX, and they moved to Ruidoso Downs in 1959. Nita was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful friend loved by all...

Jan 11, 2020

Stephen Desmond, age 69, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, January 11, 2020. He entered this world on August 26, 1950, in Milton, MA, born to Richard and Ruth Desmond. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Mark. He is survived by his son, Sean Desmond; daughter-in-law, Kelli;...

Jan 11, 2020

Avis Trujillo, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, having just turned 96 the previous day, at Brookdale Place of Albuquerque.

Born in 1924 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, her family moved to East Texas around 1930.  Avis met Theodore (Ted) Trujillo when she was working in Dallas.  He saw her riding her...

Jan 11, 2020

Richard G. Kifer, 86, husband, father, grandfather, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

He served in the United States Air Force, followed by a 40-year career in the retail business.  He enjoyed spending time with his church dinner group and working with the Commemorative Air Force.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jan 11, 2020

Josephine Geronimo Johannes passed into God’s hands surrounded by family, and friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 11, 2020. She was 94 years young!

Josephine was born on August 7, 1925. She grew up in Jamaica, NY in the loving, extended-family home of her parents, Madeline and Raphael Geronimo, and her four sisters and one brother...

Jan 10, 2020

Retired U.S. Army Major Bill Joseph Helwig, age 78, passed away peacefully at his La Vida Llena home Friday, January 10, 2020. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Harry Helwig; and his sister, Barbara. Bill is survived by dear friend and “sister,” Sandy Cody; friend and “brother,” Rick Draker; and cousins, Bronwen Crothers, Alice Harmon...

Jan 10, 2020

Rosalie (Lee) Mildred Sokolov, age 94, beloved wife, mother, nana and sister, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Born Rosalie Rose in Detroit, MI to Dorothy Cantor and David Rose, she moved with her family to New York as a teen. Prior to moving to Albuquerque in 1986, Lee lived with her husband, Lionel Sokolov, in...

Jan 10, 2020

Julian Yerbich, 91 our family’s rock passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.  Julian was a hero to his family, and they will miss him joking and teasing them.  He was involved in several sports, such as boxing, basketball, and played minor league baseball.  He is survived by his daughter, LeeAnn Gibbs; sons in law, David Gibbs and Milt Cumiford;...

Jan 10, 2020

Donato Sanchez, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Bernalillo, NM on Friday, January 10, 2020. Donato is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 69 years; seven children, Louis, Tom, Cathy, Beatrice, Priscilla, Anna, and Celia; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulogio and Cecelia Sanchez; three grandsons, Juan...

Jan 9, 2020

Grace Brawner was welcomed by the Lord into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Mom was preceded in death by her father, Anselmo Rael; her mother, Adela Rael; her brother, Eddie Rael; and sister, Clorie Chavez. Grace is survived by her husband, Gilo Lopez; two children, Kim Torres (husband Tito Torres) and...

Jan 9, 2020

Evelyn Carlson, a resident of Albuquerque for 62 years, died on January 9, 2020. She was 102 years old. She leaves behind a large family, all of whom will sorely miss her.

She was born in Sylvania, Ohio as Evelyn Gertrude Fuhrer on August 5, 1917—exactly 30 years after the birth of her father, Burt Fuhrer. Her...

Jan 9, 2020

Wanda O’Nan, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Northridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Albuquerque.  Wanda was born and reared in Troup, TX, married Bob O’Nan of Sturgis, KY, and moved to Albuquerque in 1954.  Wanda loved children and served as a preschool teacher for 30 years at Kirtland Air Force Base.  After retiring, she...

Jan 9, 2020

Guy Derrick Walton, age 63, of Albuquerque, NM, beloved husband, son, brother and “uncle” was called to his eternal resting place on January 9, 2020, after a long battle with Glioblastoma. He entered this world on February 23, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Guy Walton Jr. and Barbara E. (Sizemore) Walton. He is survived by his...

Jan 8, 2020

Doris May Robinson Allen was born on June 11, 1923 to Walter and Isabella Foster. Doris was one of ten daughters. She was born and raised in the small town of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Doris was well-loved in Jamaica and was known for her strong faith in God. She was lovingly referred to as “Aunt Dorr” by...

Jan 8, 2020

Carol M. Burmeister (Buss), 84, loving mother and grandmother gained her wings on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She is survived by her children, Dawn Fernandez (Ken), Lori Feistel, Scott Burmeister (Jamie), and Liza Campbell (Gerald); five grandchildren, Alisha Feistel, Arianna Fernandez (Vincent), Christopher Fernandez (Lori), Mitchell Campbell, and Jessica Tapia (Zach); and three great-grandchildren, Austin Feistel, Kira...

Jan 8, 2020

Ernest Leo Gallegos (Ernie), 68, of Albuquerque went to begin his eternal life with our Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Ernie was Born on April 12, 1951 in Denver Colorado to Samuel and Della Gallegos.  Ernie was the only boy of five children.  At a young age Ernie’s family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he...

Jan 8, 2020

Alice A. Shields died peacefully at age 94 on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, from complications arising from a fall in November. Ann, as she was known to everyone, was a military spouse, serving with her husband, Don, who retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 21 years. She raised their daughter Karen on the home front...

Jan 8, 2020

Robert (Bob) Raymond Sharp, Jr. Ph.D., P.E. died on January 8, 2020 at his home in Placitas, NM surrounded by family. Bob Sharp was born March 5, 1934 in Douglas, AZ. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology...