Obituaries

Mar 21, 2009

Excelso Aragon, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Valencia, NM, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009. Mr. Aragon was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Esac and Raquel Aragon; brother, Isidro Aragon; sister, Mary Castillo brother-in-law, Jimmie Castillo. He is survived by his children, Vicky Reyes and son-in-law Martin, Gilbert Jose Aragon and daughter-in-law, Denise, John Anthony Aragon,...

Mar 16, 2008

William Durward (DC) Crowder, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Sunday March 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Camoleat Crowder; his daughters; Camellia Barnes, Dianna Johnson, and Camie Marney, and his son, Craig Crowder, as well as their spouses, who are all residents of Albuquerque. He was also blessed with nine grandchildren, and...

Dec 10, 2003

William Paul Alexander, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 10, 2003. He was born in Dawson Springs, KY. Mr. Alexander is survived by his loving wife, Viola, of 71 years. He was the loving father of three sons, Norman Paul, Robert Lewis and Kenneth John; grandfather to eight grandchildren, Linda,...

Nov 1, 2002

Olga Metzger passed away on November 1, 2002 from natural causes in Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Frances Bazant, and her husband, Harold Charles Metzger Sr.

Olga was born in Illinois in 1915. She grew up in Chicago during the roaring 20's, the Great Depression, and prohibition eras and...

Aug 27, 1995

Tyler Cook, 21, our precious child, passed away April 14, 2017. Tyler was known for his quick wit and humor. He took interest in motorcycles, cars, the outdoors, science, music and animals. Tyler had a fascination with the Japanese culture and was learning the language. He also enjoyed spending time interacting with friends in other places around the world....

Jan 1, 1970

Leland Jones, 91, beloved Father and Grandfather, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1963, passed peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, Memorial Day. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Repp, and husband, David, of Albuquerque; Son, Dean Jones, and wife, Jenipher, of Albuquerque; Grandson, David J (DJ) Repp, and wife, Sara; Granddaughter, Stephanie Repp, and husband Shaun; Grandson, Michael...

Jan 1, 1970

Ann Nattress, having fought the good fight and having finished the race, is now HOME at last in the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, and is more alive today than she has ever been! She is survived by 3 children, Tina Ellison and husband, Jackson, Carol Elliott, and Craig Elliott and wife, Wendy. She...

Jan 1, 1970

Sonja Soon Waldin (born 순송자), 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2023. Sonja is survived by her sons, Ray Waldin and Walt Waldin; her grandsons, Timothy Waldin and Oliver Waldin; her sisters, Nam Shin Pak (순남신), Ok Cha Caparas (순옥자), and Sun Cha Rotter...

Jan 1, 1970

Idalia Casarez, 83, was a loving, caring, and dedicated Wife and Mother, who passed away April 23, 2023. Idalia was known for her love of her late husband Isidro Chick Casarez. She also loved and cared for many stray cats in her neighborhood, making sure they never missed a meal. She was a loyal friend and a hard-working person....

Jan 1, 1970

Priscilla Rodger, 80, beloved mother, daughter, and spouse, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, April 14, 2023. She entered this world on Thursday, May 28, 1942 in Santa Rita, NM, born to Arthur and Elvira Holtry. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Gilbert and Donna Gomez; sons, Steven Rodger and David Rodger; six...

Jan 1, 1970

Angelika Choudhry, a loving mother and wife passed away on February 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Angelika was born in Germany and created beautiful displays for retail showrooms while working as an interior decorator. She moved to the American desert southwest with her first husband and young boys because she enjoyed bright and sunny...

Jan 1, 1970

Maxine Dawson of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Feb 19, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 1, 1970

Susan Janiece Cockrell was born on Thursday, March 19, 1959, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Ralph and Grace Edwards. Susan was raised the fourth of five girls.

There was lots of family in Las Vegas and they spent their time in school activities, family vacations, and summer weekends at their cabin in the Gallinas Canyon in...

Jan 1, 1970

Lorrie Scott, 57, of Moriarty, NM departed this earth Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born Saturday, July 3, 1965, in Humboldt, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother Bonnie Griffin and her youngest brother Steven Ramer. Lorrie is survived by her older brother Donnie Ramer and his wife Sarah and her younger brother Brian Ramer...

Jan 1, 1970

Jane Parry, age 72, beloved wife mother and grandma passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Jane was known for her kindness and great sense of humor. She always had a big smile and made sure that everyone around her did too.  She also made sure everyone was fed; people and animals. She was a surrogate mom to every kid...

Jan 1, 1970

Aura Maria Rivera, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the age of 94.

Aura was a member of the Catholic Church and a devout Christian. Aura is preceded in death by her parents Juan Valencia-Ferrare and RoseMaria Geraldo, her brother, and her husband, Albert C. Rivera a.k.a. Albert...

Jan 1, 1970

Jonathan Earl, 56, passed away on September 30, 2022. He was born in Las Vegas, NM to Michael and Kathleen Earl. Jonathan had a career as a professional pipe fitter. He retired in 2021 from Western States Fire Protection Company. He was very highly respected in the Fire Protection community. Jonathan loved spending time with his family, watching Nascar...

Jan 1, 1970

Jesus Sandoval, age 91, happy, well-loved father, brother, and friend passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Jose was devoted to Jesus, his church, and his family. He is survived by his sister, Vicky Line; his children, Angela Chavez and Joanna Knox; his son-in-law, Ben Knox; his stepchildren, Gilbert Manny Gallegos, Danny Gallegos, Annabelle Gallegos, and Esperanza Marie Chavez;...

Jan 1, 1970

Lois Eileen Stonely Phelps, 87, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the home of her son, Michael, and his wife, Susan.  She was born Saturday, July 6, 1935, in Rochester, New York, to John Wilfred Stonely and Doris Taylor Stonely.  She was the second of four children and the only daughter.

Eileen grew...

Jan 1, 1970

Michele Ann Moro, M.D., age 61, of Albuquerque, N.M., died peacefully Nov. 10, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She tried everything that conventional or alternative medicine might offer to overcome her disease but in the end was taken too soon. Michele will be remembered by those who loved her as a free-spirited woman who held...