Josephine Atencio
Sep 8, 2024
Josephine D. Atencio, a truly cherished and loved individual, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Josephine was born to Jose Guadalupe Sanchez and Senovia Valencia-Sanchez on August 1, 1927 in Springer, NM. She was 97 years old. She had a strong love for family and faith in God, which helped her live such a full and happy life.
Josephine's father...
Yoko Sasaki Downey
Sep 8, 2024
Yoko Sasaki Downey peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was 92 years old.
She was the firstborn child of Tadashi and Matsuko Sasaki who lived in the town of Itsukamachi in the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. "Yoko" means Ocean Child. She has two sisters, Taeko and Keiko; and a brother, Jumbo, who preceded...
C. Michael Newman
Sep 8, 2024
Charles Michael Newman, 87, of Albuquerque, passed away on September 8, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
Michael was born on June 25, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Michael married Joyce Ann Horlacher in 1965, during their 59 years of marriage they had four children: Jonathan Karns, Allen Michael, Matthew Stewart, and Daniel Paul.
In 2019, Michael retired and spent time cruising the...
Carl W. Smith
Sep 7, 2024
Carl W. Smith passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born Wednesday, December 15, 1937, in Salem, Massachusetts. He grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, graduated from Earlham College, and received his PH.D from Brown University. He accepted a position at SRI in Menlo Park, California and then worked at Sandia National Labs, retiring in 1996.
Carl had a lifelong...
Cidelia Martinez
Sep 7, 2024
Cidelia Martinez of Albuquerque, NM passed away on September 7, 2024 to join our Lord Jesus and her loving husband Gerard. Cidelia was born June 15, 1937 to Damian and Rosina Garcia in Santa Fe, NM. She was later adopted by Patricio and Hipolita Lujan of Nambe, NM.
She is survived by her children, Paul P. Martinez (LeAnne)...
Marilyn Woodruff
Sep 6, 2024
Marilyn Woodruff, longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Sept. 6 at the age of 92. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Edwin Woodruff and her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Marchell Woodruff.
A graveside service will be held Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Angel Barrios
Sep 5, 2024
Angel Eduardo Barrios Montilla passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2024. He was 68 years old. Angel was born on December 25, 1955 in Caracas, Venezuela. He was born into a loving family of four siblings, his parents, and many close relatives. He became an avid surfer at an early age and enjoyed spending time catching the waves. His special...
Orlando Montoya
Sep 5, 2024
Orlando Montoya was born April 10, 1927, in Bernalillo, NM. He passed into the Lord's hands on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Agnes S. Montoya, parents, Vicente and Maria Montoya; siblings, Margarito Montoya, Rita Sisneros, Lala Dominguez, and Nena Montoya, and his grandson Fred Pena. He is survived by his children, Agnes Chankin...
Mary Helen Maldonado
Sep 5, 2024
Mary Helen Maldonado beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, was called to her eternal resting place peacefully at the age of 80 on September 5, 2024. She was born on Christmas Day, 1943 to Daniel and Dominica Paiz. She is preceded in death by her parents, twin baby boys, brother, Peter Paiz, and sister, Eva Bernal. She...
Leonard Simmons
Sep 5, 2024
Leonard Clifton Simmons, Sr., 76, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by his beautiful wife of 37 years, Ann, and other loving family. 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
Leonard was born to Lorraine and Allan Simmons, Sr., on December 19, 1947, in...
Dante Thomas Daniel Arellano
Sep 4, 2024
Dante Thomas Daniel Arellano was born in Monterey Park, California, on Sunday, February 27, 1977. He was the oldest son to Daniel and Alice Arellano, and big brother to Ciara Iverson, Royale Jareno, Danielle Moralez, and Damian Arellano. Dante had a large family and was the oldest of 24 grandchildren. Dante loved the Lord Jesus and received Him as his...
Rufe McDonald
Sep 4, 2024
Rufe Jackson McDonald, Jr. was born on September 21, 1940 in Raton, NM and died on September 4, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
His father was Rufe Jackson McDonald, Sr., deceased. His mother was Helen McDonald, nee Ely, deceased. Both his brothers, Dave and Pete also preceded him in death.
Rufe graduated from Robertson High School in Las Vegas, NM in 1958 and...
Herman Escobar Sr.
Sep 4, 2024
Herman Escobar Sr., 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to glory on September 4, 2024. He entered this world on September 6, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA, born to German and Agripina Escobar. He is survived by his wife Carmen Escobar of fifty-three years; his son Herman Escobar Jr.; daughter-in-law Jaimie Escobar; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Herman...
William "Bill" Harvey Ekdahl
Sep 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, the family of William Ekdahl announces his departure from this life on September 4, 2024. Affectionately called Bill by all who knew and loved him, he lived an incredible life in the 89 years he spent on this Earth, having spent the last four decades in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Bill was born the third of five children to...
David Albright
Sep 4, 2024
Dr. David Preston Albright (1947 - 2024) - Albuquerque, NM
Dr. David Albright, 77, beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal home on September 4, 2024. He entered this world in Bend, Oregon on August 25, 1947, born to William and Isabel Albright. David is survived by his wife, Kathleen Albright; daughters Lisa Albright...
Tommie Anderson
Sep 3, 2024
Tommie J Anderson, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
He is survived by his son, Lyle (Sallie), daughter, Sheila (Rich); granddaughters, Melissa (Cephus), Jennifer (Jon), Rebecca (Matt), Jackie (Chris) and Denise; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Imogene "Sunshine" Williams; and closest friend and partner, Evonna Joiner.
Tommie was preceded in death by his...
Josephine Arvizu
Sep 3, 2024
Josephine Annabelle Arvizu (Josie), age 70, was called home to meet her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Josie was born in Alamosa, CO on Thursday, October 15, 1953, and was raised and lived most of her life in New Mexico. Josie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. She was blessed to have a very close...
Sandria H. Swayze Faubion
Sep 3, 2024
Devoted mother, wife, sister, and friend, Sandria H. Swayze Faubion died on September 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Sandria was born in Albuquerque on July 28, 1937. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Merle Leon Faubion (Albuquerque); her two children, Renee Faubion (Albuquerque) and Michael Faubion (Edinburg, Tx); three grandchildren, Erik Faubion, William Faubion, and Noel...
Charles Le Roy Kruger
Sep 2, 2024
Charles Le Roy Kruger, age 89, born in Centralia, Illinois, on August 12, 1935, passed away peacefully in hospice, on September 2, 2024.
Charles Kruger is survived by his 3 children, Mark, Sheryl, and Robert. His grandchildren, Melissa Baker, Caprice Cianci (husband Tom), Lisa Ngo, and Kyle Kruger (wife Holly); as well as three great grandchildren, Aria Cianci, Aiden Harmon, and...
Fay Matsue Tamashiro
Sep 2, 2024
Fay Matsue Tamashiro ended her five-year struggle with cancer Monday, September 2, 2024 much as she lived her life, passing quietly with composure, courage and grace. She was born on September 16, 1951 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Natsuko (Kaneshiro) and Shigeru Tamashiro, daughter and son of first generation immigrants from Okinawa, Japan. From them she inherited the strong will...