Obituaries

Barry Roybal Sr.

Feb 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry A. Roybal Sr., who was called to his eternal resting place on February 27, 2025, at the age of 80. Barry touched the lives of many with his kindness, wisdom, and generosity.

Born on December 3,1944 in Oakland, CA, Barry lived a life full of love, dedication, and hard...

Isadora Lorenzo

Feb 27, 2025

Dora Lorenzo, 90, beloved wife, mother, daughter, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place with our Lord on February 27, 2025.

She was born on May 15, 1934, in Peralta, NM, to Luis and Amilia Gurule. Dora adored and nurtured her husband and their large family of six children. She deeply loved the Lord and, after graduating...

Barbara Ann Flowers Maestas

Feb 27, 2025

Barbara Ann Flowers Maestas (age 71), formally of Columbia, MD entered eternal life on February 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, where she had recently retired.

Barbara was born on March 31, 1953, in Schenectady, NY, to John Flowers and Patricia Moulton. Barbara enjoyed 48 years as an educator, concentrating on Elementary Education. She taught in New Mexico and Maryland, where her...

Frank van Swol

Feb 27, 2025

On February 27, 2025, our beloved Frank van Swol, 70, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born on May 11, 1954, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He was a curious child and developed a love for learning and science from a young age.

Frank graduated from the University of Amsterdam where he obtained his bachelor's and master's...

Marthanne Reinhard

Feb 26, 2025

Marthanne Quinlan Cole Reinhard

April 18, 1928 - February 26, 2025

Marthanne was a beautiful soul. As a wonderful mom, wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and friend to many she packed a lot of love and laughs into her 96+ years with us. She had the gift of hospitality, loved to entertain, and her homes were always places for family and friends...

Priscilla M. Chavez

Feb 26, 2025

Priscilla M. Chavez, age 97, was born July 13, 1927, in Albuquerque, NM, and passed away February 26, 2025. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Leo G. and Leonore (Perea) Chavez; her sister, Erlinda (Sister Linda Chavez); and her two brothers, Leo O. Chavez and Robert F. Chavez. She is survived by her beloved son, Mike D. Chavez;...

Richard L. Armstrong

Feb 26, 2025

Richard L. Armstrong passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1958 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Armstrong; and his daughter, Amanda Killough; three grandchildren who he loved deeply, Skylar Garcia, Cash Lewis, and Stetson Lewis. Rich loved hunting, fishing, softball, and restoring old cars. He was so full...

Frank Pulford

Feb 26, 2025

Frank "Hoby" Holbrook Pulford passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona, doing what he loved - watching spring training baseball games with his wife and golfing with his close friends. Born July 1, 1954, in Elmira, New York, to James Baldwin Pulford and Mary Catherine (Holbrook) Pulford, Hoby lived a life defined by his passions, relationships, and...

Linda White

Feb 26, 2025

Linda King White

March 31, 1941 - February 26, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda King White at the age of 83, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Presbyterian Hospice Inpatient Unit after a series of short illnesses. Throughout her final days, Linda's determination to live and her indomitable spirit were unwavering,...

Emma Russell

Feb 26, 2025

Emma Lujan Russell age 86, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away on Wednesday, Febrary 26, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM.

She was born on May 8, 1938 in Las Vegas, NM to her parents Magdalena and Ismael Lujan. Emma graduated from West Las Vegas High School in 1957 where she participated in high school chorus and loved to...

Adel Sokkary

Feb 25, 2025

The world lost a bright light with the passing of Adel Ali Sokkary, a man of unwavering confidence, contagious joy, and an unshakable love for his family. Born in Cairo, Egypt in 19 44, he lived a life filled with passion, adventure, and deep connections, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

A gifted athlete, Adel was a professional...

Lawrence A. Mora

Feb 25, 2025

Lawrence A. Mora, age 87, passed away on February 25th, 2025. Lawrence was born June 13th, 1937, in Gamerco, New Mexico to Apolonio "Polo" Mora and Reyes Gonzales. He is survived by his son, David Patrick Mora of Occoquan, Virginia; daughter, Bridget Mora Henderson of Albuquerque, and grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Grace Martinez and Helen Guillen of Gallup, New...

George McAfee

Feb 25, 2025

George McAfee, 91, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 25, 2025, with his devoted family by his side.

George was a man of many passions, with a lifelong love of airplanes, airshows, and military history. A natural tinkerer, he took pride in maintaining his vehicles, working outdoors, and fixing things around the house. But above...

Kurt Clark

Feb 25, 2025

Friends and family today, mourn the loss of Kurt Clark, 45, of Rio Rancho, NM. He passed peacefully away at home on hospice at 11:30pm, 2/24/2025 with his beloved wife, Gina, at his side.

Kurt was born September 16, 1979 to Michael and Sherley (Powell) Clark. He grew up in New Providence and Eldora, IA where he graduated from high school....

Chiou Lan Savath Chang

Feb 25, 2025

Chiou Lan Savath Chang, 72, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 25, 2025. She entered this world on November 8, 1952 in Luang Prabang, Laos, born to Chang Guang Fong and Xie Yue Hua. She is survived by her son Tong Savath, daughter-in-law Tyra Savath; daughter Christine Savath, son-in-law Dylan Drake; and two...

Elba Martinez Gleason

Feb 25, 2025

Elba Martinez-Gleason passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Puerto Rico 1929 and moved to New York City during her youth. She raised four children and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gleason. She enjoyed barbeques, gardening and her dogs. She is survived by her children,...

Fred Bunch

Feb 25, 2025

Fred Bunch, 83, former photojournalist and picture editor passed away on February 25, 2025 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Steven; brother, Tom; sister-in-law, Winda; nieces, Heather and Shannon; and his dogs, Harry and Rainey; as well many loving friends.

Dave Miller

Feb 25, 2025

Charles David "Chuck" Miller, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque after an extended battle with cancer. Dave was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Albuquerque with his family at the age of three.

Dave's immeasurable love for his family, his faith, courage, positive attitude and zest for life gave him the strength to fight...

Rosetta Scales

Feb 24, 2025

Rosetta Mae Scales, aged 92, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Lifespire Assisted Living Facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

She was born December 24, 1932 in Ohio, the daughter of Milton A. and Hazel (Rader) Hunter who preceded her in death. On August 29, 1958, she married Alvin E. "Gene" Scales and he died December 28, 2004.

Rosy is survived...

Joseph "JoJo" Lucero

Feb 24, 2025

We are devastated to announce the unexpected passing of our son, Joseph "JoJo" Lucero. Joseph passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 24, he was surrounded by his family and friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by both his great-grandparents, Suazo, Muniz and Lucero; and his uncle, Norman Suazo. He is survived by his parents, Rochelle...