Obituaries

Frank Rendon

Dec 18, 2023

Frank Federico Rendon passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born in Embudo NM on November 5, 1947, to Cruzita Romero and was later adopted by Manuel and Victoria Rendon. He grew up in Dixon, NM, spent summers in Santa Maria, California with his mom Cruzita, stepfather Andrew Peneranda, brothers, Simon, Ted, and Andrew Jr.

He is preceded in...

George William Colby

Dec 18, 2023

 

George William Colby, CMSgt, USAF – Retired

 

George William Colby, (85) was born on June 19, 1938 to Oliver Eugene and Lucy Mary (Osmer) Colby in Woodstock, Vermont. George attended Woodstock public schools graduating from Woodstock High School in the class of 1957.

George was preceded by his father and mother, his step-father Roger E. Chamberlain, sons Bruce...

Robert C. Anderson

Dec 17, 2023

Robert C. Anderson, age 86, of Albuquerque, passed away on December 17, 2023. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1947. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories for 37 years.

In retirement, he enjoyed traveling around the United States in his RV. He had fond memories of his once...

Bryan Hernandez

Dec 17, 2023

 

Bryan Daniel Hernandez, 28, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 17, 2023 after a battle with liver cirrhosis and alcohol hepatitis.

 

Bryan was born on April 3rd, 1995 to Teri Jo Russ and Edward Eric Hernandez in Redlands, CA. Bryan attended Needles High School but did not finish. 

 

After leaving school he strived to help and...

Robert Ponto

Dec 17, 2023

Robert Charles Ponto age 86, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away in the early morning hours on December 17, 2023, after complications from surgery.        

Robert was born in Chicago, IL to Oscar Ponto and Gemma Morganti.  As a young boy, the Ponto family moved to Gallup, NM, where Robert spent the majority of his childhood, before moving to Albuquerque...

Helen Sisneros

Dec 17, 2023

In the early morning of Sunday December 17th our mom bid goodbye to her children and entered into The Kingdom of God.

Helen was proceeded in death by her husband, Bernardo Sisneros, Sr. who passed away in 2009. They were married 66 yrs.

Helen is survived by her seven children, who were present in her life and ensured that she...

Leonard Chavez

Dec 16, 2023

Leonard Chavez, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 10, 1938, in Tererro, NM, Leonard was the son of the late Eraquio and Teresita Chavez. He was a devoted husband, caring father, cherished grandfather, and doting great-grandfather. Leonard's legacy will forever be engraved in the hearts...

Adrian Vallejos

Dec 16, 2023

Adrian Joseph "AJ" Vallejos 34, a resident of Albuquerque NM passed away tragically in the early morning of December 16th, 2023

AJ was a fun loving free spirit that loved to make people laugh. He loved with his whole heart and was always there to lend a helping hand.

AJ is proceeded in death by his grandparents Tata Paul...

Lisa Montano

Dec 15, 2023

Lisa Montano passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born on June 3, 1925, in Belen, New Mexico. In 1943, Lisa married Eugenio C. Montano and eventually moved to Albuquerque, NM. She was the second oldest child and was preceded in death by her sisters: Jenny, Nora, and Laura; brothers: Isaac, Talo, Louis,...

Korina Sandoval

Dec 15, 2023

Korina Lee Sandoval was delivered into the earthly world asleep on December 15, 2023 to her loving parents Gabriel and Cynthia Sandoval.  

Korina is survived by her dad and mama, Gabriel and Cynthia Sandoval, Grandparents Veronica and Phillip Otero, Isidro and Angelica Anaya, Alfred Sandoval, Raymond Sanchez Jr., Aunts and Uncles Ashley and Josh Donckels, Domonique Sandoval, Branndi Sanchez, Elijah...

Maria del Carmen Hama

Dec 14, 2023

Maria del Carmen Yriñez Fernandez Hama died peacefully in her sleep on December 14, 2023, at the age of 94. Carmen was born on October 26, 1929, in Madrid, Spain, the daughter of Luis Yriñez and Rafaela Fernandez. She met Michael Hama, her beloved husband of 69 years, while she was living and studying in London and he was serving...

Corinne Encinias

Dec 14, 2023

Corinne Encinias, a dedicated and accomplished individual who worked as a Manager for the Health & Human Services Department for the State of New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born on Thursday, January 26, 1950, to Jose Inez Vasques Uranga and Trinidad Salazar Uranga, in Monahans, Texas. Outside of her professional...

Alan Hatch

Dec 14, 2023

Alan Merle Hatch (1970-2023)

After battling cancer for nearly a decade, Alan Hatch of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 14, 2023. Alan was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1970 to James and Judith Hatch. His childhood was filled with joy and adventures in Indiana and the many places across the country where his family traveled. Growing up,...

Betty Jo Holmes

Dec 13, 2023

Betty Jo Holmes, age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 13th, 2023. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Betty was born September 22nd, 1930, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Maburn Vernon and Anna Louise Blewett. Betty grew up on the family farm on Sheehan Bridge Road in Reidland, Kentucky.

She graduated from Reidland High School in...

Johnny Montgomery

Dec 13, 2023

Johnny Lee Montgomery 11-02-1942 - 12-13-2023

 

Johnny Lee Montgomery, D.D.S, was born November 2, 1942, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Ulman Garrett (Monte) Montgomery and Ruby Lee Montgomery. He was active in Boy Scouts of America, earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1958 and worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch. Johnny graduated from Highland High School in 1961 and...

Priscilla Mercedes Candelaria

Dec 13, 2023

Priscilla Mercedes Martinez Candelaria

February 5, 1939 - December 13, 2023

 

Priscilla Mercedes Candelaria, after 84 years, left to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband Joe of 62 years on Wednesday December 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Joe I. Candelaria, Jr., her brother Richard Martinez, her oldest brother...

Gerlie Abinal-Gates

Dec 13, 2023

Gerlie Abinal-Gates was born on April 19, 1979 in Nabua, Camarines Sur. She passed away on December 13, 2023 after fighting with cancer for the last 7 months. Gerlie was only 44 years of age.

Gerlie is survived by her husband, Mark Gates; her mother-in-law, Judy; her parents, Elsa And Josue Abinal; her brother, Darrel and Ram; her sisters, Marydith,...

William Pratt

Dec 12, 2023

Whether you knew him as Billy, Willy or Bill; you knew he was a kind and wonderful person. He loved his family, his friends, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He worked hard and played hard. He made life-long friends during his 30-year career as a plumber.

He was always there to lend a helping hand. There was no such thing as...

Velton (Steve) Stevens

Dec 12, 2023

 

  MG Velton R Stevens (NM ARNG RET) went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023, at the age of 89. Velton was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Glendora, his siblings Charles,

Leroy, Martha, Clara, Robert, Minnie, and Jessie and son-in-law Paul Hockett.

MG Stevens was born on August 11,1934 in Colorado City, Texas...

Donald Arnwine

Dec 12, 2023

Donald (Don) Norris Arnwine, 83, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 12, 2023. Don was born on July 28, 1940, to Jack Arnwine and Irmaree Dwiggins Arnwine, on his uncle Ross and aunt Hazel Sires cotton farm in Whitharrel, TX. After graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1959, he started a long and successful career in sales. He started...