Edward John Taylor Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Edward J. Taylor Sr., 81, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. He was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, but to his beloved thirteen grandkids he was known as “Pop-Pop”! He was born on Monday, December 7, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Edward Murray Taylor and...
Don Balkcom
Jan 5, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don Balkcom, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at age 92. Born in Erick, Oklahoma, he and Joan moved to Albuquerque in 1957, dedicating themselves to making their adopted city a better place to live.
A former federal bank examiner in Oklahoma City, he decided to become a CPA and accepted...
Banks O'Hea
Jan 5, 2024
Anderson “Banks” O’Hea was born peacefully sleeping during the early hours of January 5th, 2024 to parents Sean and Kilby O’Hea at Lovelace Women’s Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He weighed 6.8 ounces and was 9 inches long. Although Banks never had the chance for so much that should have been, he knew a deep, unconditional love while in his...
Ina Collins
Jan 5, 2024
Ina Bogart Collins, age 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, retired school teacher, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 5, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Ina was born in Albuquerque on March 6, 1950, to Art and Mary Bogart.
She is survived by her husband Ray, sister Becky (Craig), daughters Mara...
Suzanne Walker
Jan 5, 2024
Suzanne V. Walker passed away on January 5, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 88 after a wonderful life and brief illness. She is survived by her son Thomas H. (wife, Kerry) Walker of Eagle River, Wisconsin, daughter Mary K. Walker (partner Richard H. Irland) of Sandia Park, New Mexico, and cousins Kathy Braunreiter (husband, Randy) of...
Michael Bernal
Jan 3, 2024
Michael Bernal, 70, beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He entered this world on September 8, 1953, in Santa Fe, NM, born to Dalio and Rose Bernal. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bernal; his daughters, Melissa Maechtlen (Jacob) and Melinda Cordova (Jose); stepdaughter, Kimberly Gross (Brian);...
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...