Obituaries

Wilbert Cordova

Feb 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Wilbert G. Cordova, of Albuquerque, NM on February 17th, 2025 at the age of 74 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sons; Abel Romero & wife Corina; Raymond Romero; Karlo Romero; grandaughters, Yanesa Romero-Quaglia & Ston; Teresa Quijada; Alma Diaz; Francisca Diaz; great grandchildren, Milena...

Mark Farrell

Feb 16, 2025

Mark Hart Farrell, 67, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on February 21, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, Mark grew up in Lubbock and attended Coronado High School before earning his bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University.

Mark's life was defined by resilience, passion, and an unwavering love for his family. At the age of 19, he...

Javier Torres

Feb 16, 2025

Francisco Javier Torres, age 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2025. He entered this world on November 11, 1939 in Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico to Hilario and Margarita Torres. He is survived by his wife, Anna Maria Torres; his son, Jonathan Torres and wife, Ashley, grandsons, Matthew...

Marilyn Hilton

Feb 16, 2025

Marilyn Hilton, 82, born in South Milwaukee, WI. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, known for her laugh, dimples, and making friends, wherever she went. Marilyn passed away on February 16, 2025. She is survived by her husband Jeff; daughters, Stacy Gober (husband Mitch), Sheree Schwartz (husband Brian), and Stephanie Hilton-Turner (husband Joe); a granddaughter, Kelsey Zavala (Dominic); great-grandsons, Rhett...

Jackie McKnight

Feb 16, 2025

Jackie (Jack) Lee McKnight, 85, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM, on February 16th, 2025. Jackie was born in Elsey, MO to Fred and Helen McKnight on March 6th, 1939. Jack met the love of his life, Dianne, in Wausau, WI in 1967, and married in Kansas City, MO January 22nd, 1968. Jack was a highly respected and...

Kevin Bruce Rygg

Feb 16, 2025

Kevin Bruce Rygg, age 55, peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.

Born on December 2, 1969, in Santa Monica, CA, Kevin was the first child of Gwendolyn "Wendy" (Gardner) and Bruce Glenn Rygg. From a young age, he treasured memories of his early years with his father, mother, and younger brother, Michael. The family...

Doris Bunsen

Feb 16, 2025

Doris J. Bunsen

Born in 1934 in Littlefield Texas to Ben and Flora Mae Addington. She spent most of her early childhood in El Paso, Texas and spent later years in Pecos, Texas where she was in the "Maid of Cotton" beauty pageant. Pecos is where she fell in love and married Jake Lewis. She met her second husband,...

Margaret Michel

Feb 15, 2025

Margaret was born to Rudolph and Edith Hoegner on June 3rd 1930, in Chicago Ill. Her and Norman Ludwig Gerhard Michel married on Nov. 10, 1951, while Norman was in the Navy. They lived in San Diego at that time. They lived in Chicago until 1976 when they moved to Los Lunas, NM.

Margaret was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother....

Dennis Lendzion

Feb 15, 2025

Lt. Colonel Dennis "Denny" Gene Lendzion, 79, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was surrounded by his family.

Denny was born on July 30, 1945, in Linden, New Jersey. He attended high school in Linden before pursuing higher education at Wichita State University in Kansas, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees. His passion...

Elaine Justus

Feb 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Loise Elaine Justus, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, on February 14, 2025, at the age of 92. Born to John Henry Von Tress and Nora Alice Smith in Santa Rita, NM on March 30, 1932, Elaine was known for her unwavering kindness, dedication to her family, and as a devoted Christian...

Margaret Milligan

Feb 14, 2025

Margaret Milligan, 79, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Margaret was born on October 9, 1945, in Ray, AZ to Catherine and John McKay.

She spent over 4 decades of her life educating Albuquerque children at several local schools. She spent most of that career at Dolores Gonzales Elementary, a school that she...

Carolyn Hines-Gunn

Feb 13, 2025

Carolyn Jean Hines Gunn (Jeannie), age 85, passed away on February 13, 2025. She is survived by her son, Dean; stepdaughter, Kim; grandson, Greggor; and step-grandchildren, Marisa and William. Jeannie was born at the Old St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and lived in Albuquerque her entire life. She attended Jefferson Junior High School and Albuquerque High School. After...

Luther Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

Luther Johnson, affectionately known as Papa or Pops, was the epitome of love, kindness, and family. A devoted husband, an extraordinary father, and a cherished grandfather, he passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at the age of 90. His remarkable life was not defined by grand gestures, but by the unwavering love he gave to all who were fortunate...

Sue Armstrong

Feb 13, 2025

Sue Armstrong, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1945, died February 13, 2025. She was 91 years of age. She is survived by her children, Carla Arnold and David Sieger, her daughters-in-law, Carol Sinor and Pat Armstrong, her son-in-law, Jerry Arnold, and grandchildren, Heather and Josh Arnold, Ginny Tousignant, and Dustin Armstrong.

Sue was born on a farm in Enid,...

James Colebank

Feb 13, 2025

James Colebank, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque. Was born Thursday, April 25, 1963, died on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He is survived by his siblings, Robin Sanchez, Dawn and husband, Steve Watts, Robert Wooldridge Jr.; nieces and nephews, Tabitha (Goddaughter), Brandon, Devin, Taylor, Evan, Rick, Selena, Jon; great nieces and nephews; Brooke, Noah, Eli, Izabella, Annalise, Riley, Kaidence, Kendrix,...

Elaine Rutten

Feb 13, 2025

Elaine Juanita Rutten, aged 84, passed away on 2/13/2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Elaine was born on July 12, 1940, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spent her formative years. She attended St. Mary's High School and later had a professional career with the federal government and...

Robert Saviteer

Feb 13, 2025

Robert Louis Saviteer died peacefully at home on February 13th, 2025. Born on April 20, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut, Bob was a loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather, and a beloved friend to many.

After graduating from Roswell Military School, in Roswell New Mexico, Bob went on to receive his BA in English, minoring in Art, at...

Gladys Hightower

Feb 12, 2025

Gladys Dolores Hightower, a longtime resident of Las Vegas passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Gladys was born on August 19, 1929, to Ernest R. McLennan and Geneva (Sadler) McLennan, in Valley Mills, Texas. She was the second to the youngest of nine children. She finished high school in Valley Mills and was an active member of her church...

Isabel Padilla

Feb 12, 2025

Isabel Padilla, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Santiago (Jimmy), and two great-grandsons, Kayden and Jakob Montoya. She is survived by her five children: Gloria Padilla-Carlson, Priscilla Padilla-Griego (Ernie), Roger Padilla, Angelina Padilla (Anna), and Rita Lucero (Frank). Isabel had nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She...

Michael Liguori

Feb 12, 2025

Michael George Liguori, 78, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on 02/12/2025 shortly after entering hospice care. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on the Albuquerque construction industry.

Born in March 1946 in New York, Michael lived a life full of love and dedication to his family. After moving...