Obituaries

Keith Edwin Gawith, Jr.

Mar 17, 2024

Keith Gawith, Jr. went to be with his Lord on March 17, 2024 at age 88 in Vancouver, Washington.  Born September 6, 1935 to Keith and Harriett (Swain) Gawith in Seattle Washington.

Raised in Buckley Washington; and at the age of fourteen he left home to work and live at Joe Alberts Dairy until he graduated from White River High School...

Isabel Salazar

Mar 17, 2024

Isabel Salazar, born on July 20, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM, peacefully departed this life surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Mariano and Anita Sandoval.  Isabel was cherished by her husband of 53 years, Gilbert Salazar, her daughter Deborah Flores (Gabriel), and her grandchildren: Jonathan Flores (Janet), Nikole DeLuna (Eddie), Daniel Flores (Mercedes), Olivia...

Gary Lee Gross

Mar 17, 2024

Gary Lee Gross, 80, of Albuquerque, NM, died peacefully at home in his sleep on March 17, 2024.

Gary was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1943 to Pete and Esther Gross, and grew up on a farm he hated in Maxwell, Nebraska. Gary grew up working on the family farm and when he was 8, he started working for other farms...

Gordon Verle Johnson

Mar 17, 2024

Gordon Verle Johnson, born September 5, 1933, deceased March 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvyn O. A. Johnson and Esther E. Johnson in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara S. Johnson; four children, Steven Johnson (Janet Wright), Cara Gallegos (Jerry), Gail Camuglia (Johnny), and Lizabeth Johnson (Eric Heatwole); as...

Paul Gonzales

Mar 16, 2024

Paul Gonzales, age 95, passed away on March 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, hard work, and unwavering faith. Born on March 2, 1929, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Rufino and Manuelita Gonzales (deceased), Paul's life exemplified love, generosity, and dedication to his family and his Catholic faith.

Survived by his daughter Teresa Sanchez and son David Gonzales.

Paul...

LeRoy Clarence Bearce

Mar 16, 2024

On Saturday March 16, 2024, LeRoy Clarence Bearce passed away at the age of 96. He was a loving husband, father of three children, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

LeRoy Bearce was born on January 9, 1928, in Rockville, Missouri to Clarence and Katherine (Fleischer) Bearce. He received his ministerial degree at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as a...

Faustina "Tina" C. Soto

Mar 15, 2024

Our dear Mother, Faustina "Tina" C. Soto passed away peacefully after a long illness and into the loving arms of the Lord on March 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcides V. Soto of 62 years of marriage. She is survived by her four adult children, Alcides "Mickey" (Virginia) Soto, Dennis (Jorgie) Soto, Tina (Mark) Newlander,...

Gary Nunez

Mar 15, 2024

Gary Nuñez, 47, beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on March 15, 2024. He entered this world on March 25, 1976 in Hackensack, NJ, born to Carlos and Maria Nuñez. He is survived by his father Carlos Nuñez; mother Maria Nuñez; brother Carlos Nuñez; two nieces Olivia Nuñez, Lily Nuñez and sister-in-law Andrea...

David Kelly Summers

Mar 15, 2024

David's full of life heart, beat one last time March 15, 20214, after attending a reception with his wife of 54 years, Cheryl. He regarded everyone as a friend and found positive traits in all his many acquaintances.

David was born in Renton, Washington on October 12, 1946, to his mother (who was a Navy Nursing Officer) and his father (who...

Ramon E. Mondragón

Mar 15, 2024

Born on April 12, 1938, Died March 15, 2024Ramon was born in Anton Chico, NM to Severo Mondragón and Lucia Mondragon Carillo. He is preceded in death by his son, Ramon D. Mondragón; his mother and father; sister, Marcella Johnson; and brother, Peter Mondragón. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 66 years, Prudencia Perea Mondragón; his children, Theresa...

Pura Camacho

Mar 14, 2024

Pura Camacho passed into the eternal kingdom of God on March 14, 2024.

She was born on August 10, 1926 in Boqueron. Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her father Juan de la Cruz Camacho, her mother Armantina Garcia, her spouse of 50 years, David Cuesta, Sr., son David Cuesta, Jr. and grandson Daniel Cuesta. She is...

June Tidenberg

Mar 14, 2024

Marilyn June Sanford Tidenberg, born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico in 1928, was the third daughter of John H. Sanford and Hallie Belle Cole Sanford. She married Harold Tidenberg in 1947. Even though they divorced in 1976, they remained friends until he died. She was very close to his parents, Charles and Mary Lee Tidenberg. She even enjoyed several trips...

Monica Barros-Torres

Mar 13, 2024

Monica Marie Barros-Torres, 56, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2024.

Born July 13, 1967 to Mary and Jimmy Barros, she grew up in Albuquerque graduating from Del Norte HS and attended classes at the College of Santa Fe. Employed at Gap, Inc since 2002, sh·e loved her job and colleagues. Monica's life was too short to many, but those of...

Rose Marie Romero

Mar 13, 2024

Rose Marie Romero (née Vander Wagen), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community stalwart, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born on October 15, 1929, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to proud parents whose Dutch heritage instilled in her a strong work ethic and commitment to service.

Rose Marie's journey of lifelong learning and...

Carol Overton

Mar 13, 2024

Carolyn Sally Overton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Born Wednesday, August 16, 1944, in Washington, DC (lived in Beltsville, MD) to Glenn and Margaret Perkins. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 37 years, LeRoy W. Overton of Rio Rancho, son Kevin Tecklenburg (Vanessa) of Albuquerque,...

George De La O

Mar 13, 2024

George De La O, age 72, loving Husband, Father, and Brother passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. George retired originally from the Albuquerque Police Department in 1991. Serving as a patrol officer, then as a detective in burglary, child abuse, and arson. When promoted to Sergeant he supervised patrol officers then was assigned to internal affairs. During his initial 16...

Eric Marlow

Mar 12, 2024

Eric Marlow, age 37, a resident of Rio Rancho NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. He was affectionately known as "Marlow".

He is survived by his son, Daniel (Danny) Marlow; his parents, David and Shirley Marlow; his fiancé, Joleen Mascareñas; his grandparents, Arthur and Helen Sandoval; Joan Gallegos; and Dr. Arnoldo and Bea...

Amy Burger

Mar 12, 2024

Amy Burger, 85, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away March 12, 2024 at her second home in Albuquerque, NM where she was spending the winter near her daughter. 

Born in Rosedale, NY in 1938 to parents Charles and Amy Krumm, she graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, and worked as a legal secretary for several years in Manhattan. She married...

Lora Lopez

Mar 12, 2024

Lora B Lopez 69,Our family's rock passed away on March 12th 2024 in her home. Lora was very loving, an amazing Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. She was a hardworking and independent woman. She loved all her family and friends very much and would do anything for her children and grandchildren. She had a beautiful laugh and...

Keith Allen Wilkinson

Mar 11, 2024

Keith Allen Wilkinson passed away Sunday, March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Cate; and grandson, Blake.

Keith grew up in Washington, DC and went on to the University of Maryland graduating with a...