Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Karyn Sue Ogonowski (Hesselbarth), age 75, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born March 1, 1948, in Eldorado, Kansas to Donald D. Hesselbarth and Hazel Louise (McMickell) Hesselbarth.

She resided most of her life in New Mexico with brief stays in Texas and Colorado. She is survived by her only...

Jul 21, 2023

Audrey Jean (Johnson) Helin passed away at 87 years of age on Friday, July 21, 2023 among friends at her beloved Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque.

She was born August 27, 1935 in Rice, Minnesota to Lawrence E. Johnson and Alice (Boehm) Johnson. She was the older sister to her brother Larry Johnson, who today lives with his...

Jul 21, 2023

Margaret Jane Johnson passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born March 2, 1938, in Crawfordsville, IN to William and Julia Grider. She graduated with honors from Crawfordsville High School in 1956. She loved spending summers in Colorado and eventually attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she graduated with a degree in Education....

Jul 21, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rosetta Brannon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend on Friday, July 21, 2023. Rosetta was born on a humble farm in Quemado, New Mexico, to Clarence and Annie Moore on January 18, 1935. She grew up in a close-knit family alongside her sisters,...

Jul 20, 2023

Verna Faye Collier (nee Schwertfeger) passed away on July 20, 2023 due to complications from leukemia.

How do you sum up a person’s life in a matter of three or four paragraphs? It’s impossible. We cannot do our mother justice with facts about her. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and even a...

Jul 20, 2023

Paul Pineau, III, age 50, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Paul, also known as Kepi, was born May 9, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA to Paul Jr and Joanie Pineau, being the oldest boy of two. The Pineau family returned to Oahu, Hawaii when the boys were 11 and 8 years old. Kepi always felt at home...

Jul 20, 2023

Elva E. (Ortega) Martinez Hernandez, age 97, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the home of her son, Toby Martinez and daughter-in-law, Sandra, who were by her side. Elva was born on January 25, 1926, in Questa, NM, and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM. Her parents were Jose Tobias and Maria...

Jul 20, 2023

Warren Kenneth Fisher, Jr., a native of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, July 20th.  Ken was born in 1945 to Warren Kenneth Fisher and Lucille Shear Fisher.  He played basketball for UNM graduating with a BA in American Studies, and later earned his MA in public administration from BYU.  He married Dianne in September 1971 in St. George, Utah. ...

Jul 19, 2023

Maria Friedlander, passed away in Albuquerque, NM peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 89 in her loving daughter's home after suffering from a broken hip. Born in West Warwick, RI, Maria was the youngest of five children in a talented musical family. At the age of four, her father discovered she had a...

Jul 19, 2023

Beloved Husband and Father, William "Bill" B. Field, age 98, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by Mary G. Field, his wife of 50 years. He is survived by his brother, John H. Field and his son, Michael D. Field. Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York in October...

Jul 17, 2023

Bill Gronewold, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away to our Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa, son of Mylon and Virgina (nee Hardy) Gronewold. Bill's love for God shined like a bright light to all who knew him. His honesty and loyalty to all family and friends was uplifting...

Jul 16, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Earl (E.P.) Higgs of Socorro, New Mexico. He left us unexpectedly on the morning of July 16, 2023 while visiting Le Grand, California. E.P. leaves behind cherished memories and a profound impact on the lives of all who were fortunate to know and...

Jul 15, 2023

Janet Ann (Pierson) Pierce was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 24th, 1939, and passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was raised on a farm and received a BS in Home Economics from the University of Delaware while helping to care for her younger siblings, Edwin, Sally, and George.  She met Raymond Pierce...

Jul 15, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Lovett Landis was born in Meridian, Mississippi on May 28, 1937. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She is survived by her children Marvin, Michael (Beth) and Pam (Scott);  5 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much. She loved her Savior and her family with all her...

Jul 15, 2023

Nellie Pacheco, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and auntie was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She entered this world on May 11, 1937, in Burnham, NM, born to Chee and Marie Benally. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Miller; sons, Carl Pacheco, Charles Pacheco and Robert Pacheco; grandsons, Matthew Miller,...

Jul 14, 2023

Geraldine, "Jerry" Williams passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 14, 2023, at the age of 92. Jerry was born on January 28, 1931, in Ripley Tennessee. She was married to the love of her life Ken, who passed away in 2021 for 71 years.

Together they lived a great life and traveled all over...

Jul 14, 2023

Wilma Louise Larson Christopherson. A beloved daughter, aunt and friend. Her family called her Louise and to many friends she was Chris. She was born in Moline, IL March 1, 1941 and she left this earth at age 82 on Friday, July 14, 2023.

She is survived by one older brother, Keith Christopherson; three half sisters, Colleen,...

Jul 14, 2023

Herman Esquibel, also known as Erminio or Herminio Esquibel, age 84, and a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, played his final hand and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 14, 2023. Herman was born August 21, 1938, to Macedonio "Max" and Esther Esquibel in Abo, New Mexico. Herman then went on to meet his former...

Jul 14, 2023

David Barela, age 66, the most honest and honorable man you will ever meet, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. Dave was known for always putting God and family first and instilled this upon his children as well. He was and will always be the most wonderful, loving, and dedicated father and grandfather. He always gave his 100% and...

Jul 14, 2023

A man of honor, integrity, and an amazing husband and father, Heinz W. Schmitt passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Heinz is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Schmitt; children, Karl Schmitt and Karen Glenn; granddaughter, Darby Glenn; older brother, Gunther Schmitt and sister-in-law, Judy Schmitt.

Born in New York, Heinz earned his Bachelor...