Obituaries

Kenneth Sutton

Dec 6, 2023

Ken Sutton, 95, (1928-2023) of Albuquerque, NM peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023. While at the University of Texas at Austin, Ken met his best friend and wife, Pat Sutton of 73 years. Theirs was true "love at first sight", as Pat accepted his proposal of marriage after knowing each other for only two weeks. Ken and Pat had...

Rose Kirmer

Dec 5, 2023

Rosa Elvira Kirmer was born in Punta Chame, Republic of Panama on September 4, 1921. She was the middle child of eight children.

As a young lady, she was crowned Chepoa Carnival queen and was a member of the gold medal winning Panamanian fencing team in the Pan American Games in Columbia. She graduated from the Escuela Professional, was a radio...

Mark D Alexander

Dec 5, 2023

 

1968 Mark D. Alexander 2023

 

Mark Douglas Alexander, 55, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2023, in an automobile accident. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Frankfurt, Germany to Clayton Bill Alexander and Iris (Thorton) Alexander. 

Mark is survived by his wife of 30 years, Christina Alexander, and their beloved dog Tyson....

Mark Alexander

Dec 5, 2023

 

Mark Douglas Alexander passed away on December 5, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on May 15, 1968, in Germany.

A Funeral Service has been scheduled to honor and celebrate Mark's life. The service will take place at the Wyoming Chapel on December 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Located at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE.

 

Peter Torczynski

Dec 5, 2023

Peter Vincent Torczynski, 37, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2023, at his parents' home in Albuquerque after a brief time on hospice. Peter was born on May 7, 1986, in Albuquerque to John and Jeanne Torczynski. He is survived by his parents, his younger sister, Karen Simmons, her husband Phil, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins,...

Cheryl Smith

Dec 5, 2023

Cheryl Ann Yerbich Smith Stewart, 68, passed away December 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband Keven, Nephews, Michael Yerbich and wife Katrina, Jaysen Yerbich and wife Maiden and many other family members. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Vincent "Slav" and Estelle Yerbich and her brother Michael. She graduated from West Mesa High School, owned and...

Paul Martinez, Jr

Dec 5, 2023

Paul Martinez Jr. passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, two days after his 89th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Margaret Avila, his four children: Paul T. Martinez, Cheryl L. McAnally, Kevin A. Martinez, and Gary M. Martinez, seven grandchildren: Justin, Britanni, Austin, Loghan, Olivia, Gabriella and Mikaela. Paul is also survived by his...

Catherine Conrad

Dec 5, 2023

Catherine B. Conrad passed away on December 5th 2023. She resided on this planet for 94 years and was ready to go home to her Savior, Jesus Christ.

A kind-hearted and loving mother, this Christian woman was looked upon as "grandma" to several young adults and children. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her son,...

Dora Gonzales

Dec 5, 2023

Dora Jean Gonzales, 59, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away at her home in Albuquerque on Tuesday December 5th surrounded by her siblings. Dora had suffered from a long term illness and passed away from natural causes.

 

Dora received her associates in liberal arts in 1990, and she enjoyed a long, fulfilling career as a dialysis tech. During...

Linda Porter

Dec 5, 2023

Linda Porter, age 75, beloved mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She entered this world on January 29, 1948, in Missouri, born to Raymond and Gladys Calfee. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Hogan and Candie Hopkins; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Wanda...

William Eric White

Dec 5, 2023

William E. White (Billy, Bill, Finn, Whitey) age 78, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, December 5, 2023. He will be interred at State Veterans Cemetery – Angel Fire, New Mexico alongside his wife, Evelyne, at the time of her passing.

Barbara Cornwell

Dec 5, 2023

Barbara Cornwell was born in Yorkshire, England to Alice Komar and Ronald Harrison on October 3, 1945. Her mother married Leo Komar who quickly became dad to Barbara and her sister, Maria, who preceded her in death. The family moved to Canada when Barbara was age 10 and then moved again at age 13 to Grants, NM, where she soon...

Dorothy Spencer

Dec 4, 2023

Dorothy Ann Spencer, also known as "Dot," died at her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico on December 4, 2023. She was 78 years old.

Dorothy was born in Sibley, Louisiana to Turner Mims and Fannie (Woods) Mims on August 12, 1945. She was the youngest sibling in her family.

She married Walter Spencer on July 24, 1967. They had...

Vicki Bachechi

Dec 4, 2023

Vicki Bachechi peacefully departed on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in Denver, Colorado, to Elva and Dean Lugenbeel, she was the younger sister of Lorna.

Vicki earned her bachelor's degree at the University of New Mexico and dedicated her teaching career to Albuquerque Public Schools. After a fulfilling professional journey, she embraced retirement alongside her...

Eileen Mead

Dec 4, 2023

Eileen Elizabeth (Lujan) Mead, 95, lifelong resident of NM, died peacefully at her home in Corrales on 12/4/2023, following a long illness. Eileen was born on 2/12/1928 in Santa Fe, NM. She attended Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO where she studied music. Following college, she enjoyed music as an opera singer and teacher of music and dance. Eileen loved...

Nita Fishburn

Dec 4, 2023

Nita Fishburn, age 81, beloved Mother , was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, December 4, 2023. She entered this world on November 8, 1942 in Burley, Idaho, born to William and Leah Nielson.

She is survived by her daughters, Ponia LaMendola and Tari Williams; her grandchildren, Jenna, Christy, Joe, Rhett, Becky, and Emily; and eight great-grand children.

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Cynthia Fay Barton

Dec 3, 2023

Cynthia Fay Barton went home to be with the Lord very sad and unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at age 57. Cynthia is survived by her daughter, Angelica Garcia and partner, Suzzanna Romero and Karla Barton and partner, Christian Lynkins; granddaughter, Amberly Casaquito; mother, Libby Garcia; sisters, Annette Unale and Nora Valdez and husband, Jaime Valdez; nephews, Josh Unale,...

Richard Blide

Dec 3, 2023

Richard W. Blide, M.D. passed away on 12/3/2023 at the age of 93. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. on 12/21/1929 to Agnes Rylander and David D. Blide. He is survived by his sister, Jean Barney, daughter, Ann Leslie Vert, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He graduated from the University of Rochester and Albany Medical College and served a...

Mary Menicucci

Dec 3, 2023

After a long and beautiful life, Mary C. Menicucci passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque at St. Joseph's Hospital on November 29, 1929, to Letizia and Maggiorino Nicola, who had recently immigrated from Northern Italy. Mary grew up helping her parents in their grocery store on Bellamah and 4th Street and...

Richard Dwyer

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Dwyer, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen Dwyer; and six children, Peter Dwyer and wife, Lauren of Texas, Stephen Dwyer, Anne Dwyer, Mary Elizabeth Dwyer, Catherine Dwyer, and Father Andrew Dwyer; and three grandchildren, Monica, Erin, and Thomas Dwyer. He was preceded in death by his...