Obituaries

Dec 19, 2019

Johnny Ray Whelan, age 73, formally of Las Cruces, NM who was born in 1946 in Willcox, AZ went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Johnny Ray was preceded in death by his father, Charlie; older brother, Chucky, and his oldest son, Danny. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; four children,...

Dec 19, 2019

Elinor Bratton, 89, a resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, December 19, 2019. She is survived by her son, Kent Bratton and wife Julie; daughter, Jan Brunton and husband Dean, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jennifer Bratton, Jessica Aull, Don Brunton and wife Carina, and Tom Brunton and wife Rachel; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Bud Schultz; sister, Janet Lee Heikkinen;...

Dec 19, 2019

Ret. SMSgt, USAF, Edward Derden, 83, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Born Thursday, January 30, 1936 in Wichita Falls, TX, to his parents Bert E. Derden and Fern Kolb Derden. He enlisted in the USAF in 1955 for 8 years and the USAF Reserves for over 30 years. Edward...

Dec 18, 2019

Charleen Filips Neely, 90, beloved wife and mother passed peacefully into the ever-loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, one day shy of her 91st birthday. She entered this world on December 19, 1928 in Crofton, NE, born to Otto and Hilda Filips. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Charles...

Dec 18, 2019

Retired SMSGT William A Mead II (Bill) passed away after a lingering illness on December 18, 2019. He was 54. He leaves behind his parents,  Martha and Rafael Radillo, his sisters Tami Mead and Michelle Radillo, his nephew Connor Smith, niece Alexandria Baca, spouse Michele Shannon Mead, and William A Mead I.

Bill served his...

Dec 18, 2019

Mary Altherr moved to New Mexico with her husband, Robert, and three children from Kokomo, Indiana in July of 1960. She lived in Albuquerque until her death and loved the Southwest! She was able to finish her college education at UNM, and then went on while she was teaching to get her master’s degree in physical education. Mary taught...

Dec 18, 2019

Thomas Edwin Hooker was born October 10, 1934 to Edwin and Helen Hooker and went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. His early life was spent in Hempstead, NY. After graduation from high school, Tom enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Japan. When his term of duty was finished, he taught and...

Dec 18, 2019

Patricia Anne (Peterson) was born March 9, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN to Ernest K Peterson and Isabel I (Hall) Peterson. She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (1925-2003) and children Joseph (1959), John (1954-1975), Tom (1953-2000) and Marcella (1964-2011), son-in-law Ron Sheppeard and...

Dec 18, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Roxan Slane, our loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to which all our lives she touched. She passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She is survived by her spouse of 32 years, Henry P. Slane, Jr.; daughter, Carrie Slick; granddaughters, Andrea Slick and Devyn Kapraun; father, Don Wallace; brother, Mark...

Dec 18, 2019

Richard Joseph Anthony Keppler, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 18, 2019. He was born the only son of Herman J. Keppler and Marion G. Keppler (Brocksmith) and passed at the age of 83. He grew up in Saint Louis, MO and attended Christian Brothers College in high school....

Dec 17, 2019

Mary Drake of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Dec 17, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 17, 2019

Barbara Kay (Tidd) Portnoy passed away at her home on December 17, 2019 at the age of 80. She was with her family at her passing. She is survived by her beloved son, Robert (Tamara) Portnoy; and grandchildren, Dana K. Portnoy and Alyssa C. Portnoy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, R. Joyce Portnoy;...

Dec 15, 2019

Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather John Robert McCloskey died peacefully at his home on December 15, 2019. He was 75 years old. Known by all as Jack, he was born on February 1, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The oldest child of Don and Helen McCloskey, Jack and his siblings Kate, Todd, Paul, and Anne grew up primarily...

Dec 15, 2019

Harry J. Rouckus, 89, of Albuquerque, formerly a long-time resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Harry is survived by his sons, Randy Rouckus and wife, Karol of Albuquerque and Mike Rouckus and wife, Lynn of Los Chavez. He also leaves behind his grandsons; Brandon Rouckus and fiance, Kaitlyn Aragon and Kyle Rouckus. He was...

Dec 15, 2019

Joe “Mike” Aragon passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the age of 84, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Mike was born on December 31, 1934, in Tucumcari, NM, son of Jose Piedad and Apolinaria Benavides Aragon.

Mike joined the US Army at the age of 17. He often spoke of how much he...

Dec 14, 2019

Brett David Rodriguez, age 24, our most beloved son, brother, and grandson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Brett was born on June 26, 1995 to David Rodriguez and Cheri Warren.  He was a native of Albuquerque, NM, where he lived out his short life.  Brett had many beautiful and unique qualities. He was a sensitive, deep-thinking ...

Dec 14, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Adrian Edward Padilla, age 25, our most beloved son, family member and friend, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from a car accident. Those who knew Adrian, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was born on June 3, 1994 in Albuquerque, NM to Deborah Padilla-Edaburn...

Dec 13, 2019

Robert J. Herrera, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, December 13, 2019.

He was born November 27, 1933 in Mosquero, NM to Concepcion and Carmelita Herrera.  Robert graduated from Mosquero High School and joined the US Army in 1952. After the military, he attended Highlands University in Las...

Dec 13, 2019

Cora Sena Garcia, 91, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, December 13, 2019. She entered this world on Friday, June 8, 1928, in Garita, NM, born to Antonio and Andrilita Sena. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Narciso Garcia; her son, Marvin Garcia; sister, Fermina Boylan; brother, George Sena, brother Henry Sena, sister,...

Dec 13, 2019

Thomas W. Rainey of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, December 13, 2019 from the cumulative effects of several health and physical challenges.

Tom or T.W. as he was known, was born on Thursday, June 11, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Dorothy Rainey but spent most of his childhood...