Obituaries

Curtis Tafoya

Feb 24, 2025

Curtis Allen Tafoya, age 33, our beloved youngest son, and dedicated husband and father unexpectedly passed away Monday February 24, 2025. Curtis was known by his family, friends, and community for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to find opportunities to help everyone around him. Curtis was the kid that carried a first aid kit in his cargo pants so he...

Ronald Morgan

Feb 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Dwayne Morgan, a beloved son brother and friend, who left this world on February 23, 2025, in his home in Lindrith, New Mexico. Born on April 30, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ronald was a lifelong resident of the state and embodied the spirit of the land he...

James Hall

Feb 23, 2025

James Hall, age 84, passed away on February 23, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.

James was a man of diverse interests and passions. He found joy in the challenge of crossword puzzles and the escape offered by a good book. An avid traveler, he cherished his visits to Paris, where he immersed himself in the city's rich history and...

Craig Hauquitz

Feb 22, 2025

With a heaviness beyond comprehension, we announce the passing of Craig Michael Hauquitz, a faithful, passionate follower of Jesus Christ, adoring husband, cherished father, devoted son, loving brother, and true friend. Craig entered the gates of heaven on February 22nd, 2025 after a fatal bicycle accident. Craig's life was one filled with radiating joy, boundless energy, warmth, generosity and infectious...

Angelina "Red" Buckwald

Feb 22, 2025

Angelina Buckwald, 90, beloved Mother and Spouse, was called to her eternal resting place on February 22, 2025. She entered this world on September 16, 1934 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico, born to Abran and Herculanita Serna, who proceeded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Guerra and husband Celso; son Glenn Trotter; son Abran Trotter and...

John Guth

Feb 21, 2025

John R. Guth, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, passed away from Alzheimer's disease on February 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of forty-seven years, Barbara Pees Guth (d. 2008). They were a loving couple since their senior year in high school. Barbara, a former registered nurse, later became a managing...

Joel Price Shedd, III

Feb 21, 2025

Joel Shedd, long-time resident of Albuquerque, died on February 21, 2025. He was 85. The cause of death was heart failure following a number of strokes.

Born in Atlanta, Ga, Joel Price Shedd, III, grew up in Washington D.C. and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and George Washington University with degrees in history and accounting. He worked as...

Peggy Hunnicutt

Feb 21, 2025

Long-time Albuquerque resident Peggy Hunnicutt, 96, passed away on February 21 at Amaran Senior Living after a short illness. She was born Peggy Anne Brown on June 12, 1928, in Raleigh, NC to Mr. and Mrs. James Archie Brown. She was the last surviving member of her family, which included sisters Odette Bowling and Lucille Crawford and a brother, Lester...

Roger Blair

Feb 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger C. Blair at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, on February 20, 2025. Roger was the youngest of seven children born to Dan and Elisa Blair in Albuquerque North Valley and in his adult life he moved three times. Each time about three blocks from where he...

Kathy Espinosa-McLendon

Feb 20, 2025

After a long battle with Alzheimer's, Kathy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Bill McLendon, Retired MSgt. USAF, of Albuquerque; daughters, Cynthia Gallegos of Albuquerque and Roberta Hauck (and husband Patrick Tom "PT", Retired Col...

Jean Mays

Feb 20, 2025

Jean S. Mays, 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born on Wednesday, September 16, 1936, in Mansfield, MO. Jean was a resident of Albuquerque since 1984.

A lifelong nurse, Jean received her Nursing Degree from Missouri Baptist University in 1957. She worked at hospitals across the U.S. in St. Louis, Mo., Phoenix, AZ., Los Angeles, CA.,...

Perry S Key

Feb 20, 2025

Perry S Key, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away on February 20th, 2025, at the monumental age of 106. As his age when he passed indicates, Perry's life was storied and impressive.

Perry was born on August 7th, 1918, in Plainville, Indiana to Rev. Perry Key and Versie Lee Snider. Perry was the youngest of...

Richard Kerwin

Feb 20, 2025

Richard Kerwin passed away on February 20, 2025, after a long battle with colorectal cancer. Richard was born on July 25, 1956, in Phoenix, AZ. Richard graduated from Moon Valley High school in Phoenix AZ, he attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He was a registered catholic at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. He was in is...

Luther Paywa

Feb 19, 2025

Luther Paywa "Louie" born Saturday, January 6, 1945 had just turned 80 yrs. of age and despite his rigorous struggles with aging had managed to survive with his "Little Girlfriend" (Inez) of 59 yrs. beside him, before passing away peacfully the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Louie was born & raised on the reservation; where as a teen he would...

Mark Canavan

Feb 19, 2025

Mark Gregory Canavan passed on February 19, 2025, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by his wife and children following a long battle with cancer treatment-related ailments.

Mark was the youngest brother of Chris and Neil, and born in New Hempstead, New York on May 30, 1962, to Gregory Lincoln Canavan and Jean Johnston Canavan. The family lived in...

Mark Hansen

Feb 19, 2025

Mark Joseph Hansen died on 19 February 2025 at the age of 65. Mark was a member of the developmentally disabled community. In his youth, Mark was an avid bicyclist and worked building bicycles. He loved motorcycles especially Harley Davidsons. Mark was loved by all those who knew him. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hansen; mother,...

Robert Klenner

Feb 18, 2025

Bob Klenner, child of God, ended his earthly struggle with autoimmune diseases and cancer and pneumonia on February 18, 2025, at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.

Robert Paul Klenner Jr was born in Milwaukee, WI to Robert Paul Klenner and Evely Viola Klenner (Johnson) on August 25, 1949. He lived with his family in Green Bay, WI, Glen...

Lawrence Manduchi

Feb 18, 2025

Lawrence (Enzo)Mario Manduchi, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 88.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jane Manduchi. He is survived by his four daughters - Janette Manduchi Olive, Teresa Manduchi, Karen Manduchi, Mary Lisa Manduchi, his grandchildren -...

Elsie Piper

Feb 18, 2025

Elsie Rael Piper, 97, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1927 in Questa, New Mexico. She lived a full life surrounded by family and friends.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Piper, Jr., her son, Frank H. P. Wells, her father, J. P. Rael, her mother,...

Narcille Lorio

Feb 18, 2025

Narcille Couvillion Lorio, 88 years old, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away of Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The family expresses sincere thanks to the caregivers at Brookdale Clare Bridge Memory Care Center for their excellent care for the last 3 years.

She was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1936, in Simmesport, LA, to Jervais and Leontine Couvillion....