Obituaries

Helen Radebaugh

Jan 3, 2024

Helen Marie Radebaugh passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was an avid gardener and amateur photographer. Helen was born on January 31, 1938, in Deedsville, Indiana to her parents, Warren and Pearl Longstreth.

She is survived by her husband, Bert Radebaugh; nine nieces and nephews; and many of their offspring.

She was preceded in...

James Andrews

Jan 2, 2024

James D. (Jim) Andrews passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 86. He was at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Tucumcari, NM on October 5, 1937 and he moved to Dawson, NM at the age of 4 where his dad worked on the railroad. Jim went to school in Dawson for 3 years...

Agnes G. Rivera

Jan 2, 2024

Agnes G. Rivera, 92, entered into her rest on January 2, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Trujillo, NM. A resident of Las Vegas, NM of nearly 80 years, she retired from Mountain Bell, was an avid bowler and active in many organizations. She is preceded in death by her parents Antonio & Mela Gutierrez, her sisters...

Karen Thurmond

Jan 2, 2024

Oh, how she loved her mint chocolate chip ice cream. Everywhere we went for ice cream the order was always 'mint' as we came to call it. "A large scoop of mint, please." Look at her smile. That's what we will always have with us, her big smile.

 

Karen M. Thurmond of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with...

Helen Montoya

Jan 2, 2024

Helen (Elena Ruiz) Montoya, born in Escabosa, NM on Monday, December 18, 1933, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eufemio and Ramona (Baca) Ruiz, her husband, Luis Montoya, three sons: Robert, Ronald and Paul Aragon, and stepdaughter, Anna Marie Sanchez. She is survived by son, Phillip Aragon, daughter, Yolanda (Robert)...

Herbert Lester Plum AKA "Jody" or "Grumps"

Jan 1, 2024

Herbert Lester Plum, 76, aka Jody or "Grumps," was born in Harrisburg, Virginia, May 13, 1947, and passed from this life, January 1, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Grumps was a well-traveled outdoor enthusiast, life-long Boy Scout, American history buff, firearms collector, and staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. His true vocation was being a captivating conversationalist with never-ending stories....

Bronson Joe Durán

Jan 1, 2024

Bronson Joe Durán (89), was born in Ocate, New Mexico to Daniel and Adelita Durán. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on January 1, 2024.

In memory of Bronson, a man of varied talents and simplicity, whose love for music resonated through the melodies of his guitar, harmonica, piano, and accordion. A former logger turned skilled...

Esther Karnes

Jan 1, 2024

Esther R. Karnes (Armijo), 89, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Katherine, on Monday, January 1, 2024. Esther's final resting place will be Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Esther was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 1, 1934. After graduating from high school in Clovis, she moved to Albuquerque and met Robert Karnes while...

Elizabeth Fresques

Jan 1, 2024

Elizabeth Fresques was born to Amadeo Pino and Carolina Ortega Pino on October 16, 1930. She lived a very full life that was reflected in her vibrant smile and sense of humor.

She married Fred E. Fresques on December 29, 1950; they were married forty-nine years before his passing in 1999. She leaves her oldest son, Frederick Lee Fresques and...

Else Auguste Miedl

Dec 31, 2023

Miedl, Else Auguste, 95, of Albuquerque, NM was born April 11, 1928, in Wiesbaden, Germany and passed away peacefully December 31, 2023.

Else was a loving wife, mother, and Oma.

A private interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, where she will join her loving Husband Jack, on February 15, 2024.

Ivan Melada

Dec 31, 2023

Ivan Melada, 92, beloved spouse, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023. Born August 21, 1931 in Chester, PA, to Samuel (Simun) and Matija Melada. He graduated from West Chester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania then got his Masters and his PhD in English Literature from University of California, Berkeley.

Ivan is survived by his wife Dale...

Sammy Lee Adams

Dec 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sammy Lee Adams

 

Sammy Lee Adams, a dedicated Line Driver at Yellow Freight Trucking for 25 exemplary years, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him. With profound sadness, we announce his peaceful passing, after a life well-lived, on December 31, 2023, in Bosque Farms, NM.

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Bonnie J. Edwell

Dec 31, 2023

Bonnie Jean Edwell, 65 passed away on December 31, 2023. 

Bonnie was born on March 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Telesfor "Gabby" and Betty Mae Gabaldon. 

She was a lover of animals and gave generously to numerous charities. She loved celebrating all holidays with family and friends and never forgot anyone's birthday. 

She is survived by her...

Elwood "Alex" Alexanderson

Dec 31, 2023

Elwood Emil Alexanderson, a man of great integrity and unwavering dedication, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023, at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on March 28, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana, Alex, as he was known to his freinds and family, was the beloved son of Edna and Emil Alexanderson. He was the cherished elder brother of Elbert...

Ruth Carolina Montoya

Dec 31, 2023

 

Ruth Carolina Montoya was born in Mogote, Colorado to Beatriz Gonzales and Alfredo Suazo on April 1, 1937. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Acianita (Ruybal) and Bonifacio Gonzales in Las Mesitas, Colorado where she attended primary school. She was the oldest of five children born to Beatriz and Alfredo but the youngest in the Gonzales household.

 

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Conferina Gregory

Dec 30, 2023

Maria Conferina (Connie) Padilla Gregory, a retired elementary school teacher, passed away from pneumonia on December 30, 2023 in Rio Rancho, NM at age 93. Born on a ranch in Sapello, NM, in 1930, she was a Bustos/ Bustillos descendant-a lineage established by Josefa Bustillos de Ontiveros, who arrived in 1694 at age ten with the Farfán Expedition of volunteer...

Charles "Wayne" Cumiford

Dec 30, 2023

Charles "Wayne" Cumiford was born in Mountainair, NM on July 5, 1931, to Pete and Nancy Cumiford. He was the oldest of six children, Wayne, Phyllis, James, baby Cumiford, Alan, and Lindel. The family homesteaded a bean farm in Mountainair, NM where the family worked together for many years harvesting New Mexico's best pinto beans. He played baseball throughout high...

Lillian Baca

Dec 29, 2023

Lillian Baca was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a fierce prayer warrior.

When Lillian Eloisa Montoya was born on December 6, 1938, in Ault, Colorado, her father, Florencio, was 27, and her mother, Isabell, was 25. Lillian worked as a homemaker and served as kitchen manager for Santa Fe High School and NM Corrections Department.

Lillian is...

Darrian Beltran

Dec 29, 2023

Darrian J. Beltran, 18, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on December 29, 2023 unexpectedly.

He entered this world on February 1, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Jose and Joann Beltran-Sanchez.

Darrian enjoyed sporting his cars and working with his dad and brothers doing stucco.

Darrian was predeceased by his great grandmother Abelina Beltran; great grandfather...

Jason Romero

Dec 29, 2023

Jason Lorenzo Romero age 11 Months and 11 Days passed away peacefully surrounded by family On December 29th 2023.

Jason sadly lost his battle to cerebral palsy, but fought for as long as God would let him. Jason was a bright and amazing young boy. He lit up every room he went in with so much love. He...