Dec 25, 2017

Gray, William “Bill”, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Jane Kleinschmidt of Grayville, Illinois, numerous nephews and nieces and a multitude of friends throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Dolly Gray, one brother and four sisters....

Dec 25, 2017

Eyster, Larry E. Larry E. Eyster, 78, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, Dec. 25 2017 due to complications with congestive heart failure. Preceding him in death was his wife Connie. He is survived by his daughter Angela Manning and son-in-law Dean of Albuquerque; son Michael Eyster and Veronica of Albuquerque; and son David...

Dec 24, 2017

Our beloved mother, JoAnn Thompson went to the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.

JoAnn was a resident of Truth of Consequences, NM. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Morrow; son, Donald Peterson (D.T.); granddaughter, Michelle Suggs; grandson, Garrett Peterson; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Nordman; sisters, Louise and Duane Thompson,Theresa Black...

Dec 24, 2017

Okikawa, Evelyn

Evelyn Okikawa, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting on December 24, 2017. She entered this world on July 12, 1939 in Honolulu, HI, born to Seishu and Kamato Chinen. She is survived by her husband, Harold Okikawa; son, Craig Okikawa; daughter-in-law, Rosa...

Dec 24, 2017

Shirley Armstrong, 72, beloved wife and mother, would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be reunited with her...

Dec 23, 2017

Donna Lou Lukens, 87, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Donna was born and raised in Kansas where she met Harold Lukens. Donna and Harold were married in a little church in Waco Kansas. Donna was a Registered Nurse. At age 22 she left the United States, by herself, to join...

Dec 23, 2017

Carlos Martin Candelaria, age 92, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Albuquerque. He was born to Jose and Adela Candelaria on December 5, 1925 in Denver, CO. He attended Menaul High School, served as a Sargent in the Army Medical Core in World War II, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University...

Dec 23, 2017

Lydia C. Romero, age 93, of Peralta, NM, went to be with our Lord peacefully in her home Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born July 31, 1924, in Mora County, NM to Jose and Josefita Chavez. She graduated from Menaul High School in 1942 and retired from Safeway Supermarkets after 29 years. On January 16, 1943, she married...

Dec 23, 2017

Patricia D. Urban, much loved wife, mother, and sister passed away on December 23, 2017. She was born in Evansville, IN and moved to New Mexico in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Urban; daughter, Carolyn Urban; son, David Urban; three grandsons, Kameron Urban, Cristian Urban, and Marcos Urban; sister, Kathleen Barthel and husband Bill; niece, Shelly...

Dec 23, 2017

Daniel Andrew Hedges passed on peacefully in his sleep and went home to be with His Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2017, in the early morning. He was born April 27, 1979 and was deeply loved and cherished by his parents, Daniel Joseph and Ginger Hedges; and his sisters, and their families, Jamie Mae Collins (Russell) and Mary...

Dec 22, 2017

Carol J. Champion, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Friday, December 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Porter Gene Champion; children, Barbara J. Thorn and husband, Fred R., and Brian W. Champion; three grandchildren, Debbie Revoir and husband, Chris, Mark Thorn and wife, Stephanie, and Chris Thorn and fiance,...

Dec 22, 2017

Conner Craig Young, 15, of Albuquerque, NM passed away December 22, 2017. Conner is survived by his father Craig Young, his mother, Mika Young, his siblings; Christopher, Kaitlyn and Cody Young. He also leaves behind his grandparents; Bill and Susan Harris and Tommy and Jenny Young, Linda Dunagan and Mike and Johnnie Kay Dunagan, great-grandmother, T.J. Harris, aunts and...

Dec 22, 2017

Naomi Rose Jones McCahon Ridinger, 80, passed away Friday Dec. 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She had suffered with Alzheimer’s the last few years but always remained happy and friendly and she kept a song in her heart until the end. Naomi was born in Fulbright, Texas the eldest of eight children. She loved music and through the years...

Dec 22, 2017

Affentranger, Sgt. Taylor Scott Sgt. Taylor Scott Affentranger was born on April 6, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Scott Affentranger and Pamela Gonzales. Taylor went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017. Taylor was the husband, to Courtney Affentranger and had a beautiful son, Rownan Affentranger who turned two years old on December 12. Taylor was...

Dec 22, 2017

10/5/1924 – 12/22/2017

Dick was born and raised in Los Angeles, with his early childhood spent in New York while his parents, Dr. Robert E. and Belle Doyle Vivian, completed their graduate studies at Columbia. He attended the University of Southern California in the Navy ROTC program and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering....

Dec 22, 2017

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather returned to the Lord December 22, 2017.  Born in Socorro, New Mexico in 1931, Judge Sanchez attended Mt Carmel E. S., and Socorro H. S. for one year, before transferring to St Mary’s H.S. in Phoenix where he played the trumpet in a dance band.  He then attended Loyola University, Los Angeles, CA on...

Dec 22, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Erlinda "Linda" Sandoval announces her passing after a battle with cancer, on December 22, 2017, at the age of 69. She entered this world on March 8, 1948 in La Mesa, NM, born to Augustine and Antonia Silva. Linda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Larry...

Dec 21, 2017

Pearla Carolyn Grace Casaus, a wonderful and well-loved little girl, died December 21, 2017 in a car crash outside Joseph City, Arizona, she was six years old. Pearla was a first-grader at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School in Rio Rancho, and loved to laugh, learn and play. She had a joyous spirit, a wry sense of humor, an inquisitive mind,...

Dec 21, 2017

Mike Duran, Jr., 97, beloved father, husband, grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on December 21, 2017. He entered this world on May 1, 1920 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Miguel and Josefita Duran. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, (Maria) Carmen Guerra Duran; sons, Mikie and Gilbert Duran; daughter, Gerri Ann...

Dec 21, 2017

Helen T. Nai, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque for over twenty years, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph; two children, Roxanne Nai of Boston, MA and Francesca Christiansen; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Mead; and other relatives and friends. Helen was born in 1934 in Jamestown, NY...