Korina Sandoval
Dec 15, 2023
Korina Lee Sandoval was delivered into the earthly world asleep on December 15, 2023 to her loving parents Gabriel and Cynthia Sandoval.
Korina is survived by her dad and mama, Gabriel and Cynthia Sandoval, Grandparents Veronica and Phillip Otero, Isidro and Angelica Anaya, Alfred Sandoval, Raymond Sanchez Jr., Aunts and Uncles Ashley and Josh Donckels, Domonique Sandoval, Branndi Sanchez, Elijah...
Maria del Carmen Hama
Dec 14, 2023
Maria del Carmen Yriñez Fernandez Hama died peacefully in her sleep on December 14, 2023, at the age of 94. Carmen was born on October 26, 1929, in Madrid, Spain, the daughter of Luis Yriñez and Rafaela Fernandez. She met Michael Hama, her beloved husband of 69 years, while she was living and studying in London and he was serving...
Corinne Encinias
Dec 14, 2023
Corinne Encinias, a dedicated and accomplished individual who worked as a Manager for the Health & Human Services Department for the State of New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born on Thursday, January 26, 1950, to Jose Inez Vasques Uranga and Trinidad Salazar Uranga, in Monahans, Texas. Outside of her professional...
Alan Hatch
Dec 14, 2023
Alan Merle Hatch (1970-2023)
After battling cancer for nearly a decade, Alan Hatch of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 14, 2023. Alan was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1970 to James and Judith Hatch. His childhood was filled with joy and adventures in Indiana and the many places across the country where his family traveled. Growing up,...
Betty Jo Holmes
Dec 13, 2023
Betty Jo Holmes, age 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 13th, 2023. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Betty was born September 22nd, 1930, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Maburn Vernon and Anna Louise Blewett. Betty grew up on the family farm on Sheehan Bridge Road in Reidland, Kentucky.
She graduated from Reidland High School in...
Johnny Montgomery
Dec 13, 2023
Johnny Lee Montgomery 11-02-1942 - 12-13-2023
Johnny Lee Montgomery, D.D.S, was born November 2, 1942, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Ulman Garrett (Monte) Montgomery and Ruby Lee Montgomery. He was active in Boy Scouts of America, earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1958 and worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch. Johnny graduated from Highland High School in 1961 and...
Priscilla Mercedes Candelaria
Dec 13, 2023
Priscilla Mercedes Martinez Candelaria
February 5, 1939 - December 13, 2023
Priscilla Mercedes Candelaria, after 84 years, left to be with her Lord and Savior and her husband Joe of 62 years on Wednesday December 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Joe I. Candelaria, Jr., her brother Richard Martinez, her oldest brother...
Gerlie Abinal-Gates
Dec 13, 2023
Gerlie Abinal-Gates was born on April 19, 1979 in Nabua, Camarines Sur. She passed away on December 13, 2023 after fighting with cancer for the last 7 months. Gerlie was only 44 years of age.
Gerlie is survived by her husband, Mark Gates; her mother-in-law, Judy; her parents, Elsa And Josue Abinal; her brother, Darrel and Ram; her sisters, Marydith,...
William Pratt
Dec 12, 2023
Whether you knew him as Billy, Willy or Bill; you knew he was a kind and wonderful person. He loved his family, his friends, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He worked hard and played hard. He made life-long friends during his 30-year career as a plumber.
He was always there to lend a helping hand. There was no such thing as...
Velton (Steve) Stevens
Dec 12, 2023
MG Velton R Stevens (NM ARNG RET) went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023, at the age of 89. Velton was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Glendora, his siblings Charles,
Leroy, Martha, Clara, Robert, Minnie, and Jessie and son-in-law Paul Hockett.
MG Stevens was born on August 11,1934 in Colorado City, Texas...
Donald Arnwine
Dec 12, 2023
Donald (Don) Norris Arnwine, 83, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 12, 2023. Don was born on July 28, 1940, to Jack Arnwine and Irmaree Dwiggins Arnwine, on his uncle Ross and aunt Hazel Sires cotton farm in Whitharrel, TX. After graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1959, he started a long and successful career in sales. He started...
John Wright
Dec 12, 2023
Our John Lemon Wright was gentle and true, a devoted and beloved husband, father and grandfather. A larger than life presence whose bright smile lit the way to his open heart, engaging all he encountered. As a father, his generosity knew no bounds and his unconditional love fostered a safe and thriving home we all aspired to match. In business,...
Georgia Aker
Dec 12, 2023
Georgia Lou Shaw was born on June 9, 1915, in Lubbock, Texas. A year later, the family moved to Mountainair, New Mexico, where her father homesteaded. She is the youngest of six kids. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Davis and Mettie Maud Shaw; also, by her daughter, Jo Bond; and her grandson, Kyle Bond. Georgia Lou...
Dale Elliott
Dec 11, 2023
Dale Richie Elliott
Dale Richie Elliott, age 74, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Albuquerque. Dale R. Elliott was born February 8, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Elmer D. Elliott and Marilyn Louis Richie Elliott. He went to school at Awalt High School in Mountain View, California; Sandia High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico; New...
Melissa Murphy
Dec 11, 2023
Melissa Brooke Murphy (Adkins), passed away unexpectedly on December 11th, 2023, at home, in Albuquerque, NM. She was only 48 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
Melissa will be greatly missed by Carol and Chris (mother, step-father), Steve and MaryAnn (father, step-mother), Savannah (daughter), Miles (brother), and a great many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Melissa...
Billie Joy Forrest
Dec 11, 2023
Billie Joy Forrest, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on December 11, 2023, at her home at the age of 83 following a battle with cancer. She was born in Mangum, Oklahoma, on September 7, 1940, to Lewis Rudolph and Maggie Eunice (Collins) Cooper. In 1943 her family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico, where she went...
Harvey Morse
Dec 11, 2023
Harvey E. Morse age 92 of Albuquerque passed away December 11, 2023. He was a wonderful husband, father and uncle who will be greatly missed. A native of Muskegon, Michigan, Harvey graduated from Muskegon Junior College and The Georgia institute of Technology. Harvey was retired from Sandia Labs after 39 years of service. He was a proud Air Force veteran....
Trelva Vaow
Dec 10, 2023
Trelva Vickie Vaow, age 85, was born on June 3, 1938, in Tremonton, Utah to Elmer Theodore and Thelma (Hodges) Godfrey. She passed from her earthly home and joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Vaow of Missoula, Montana; and her five children, Clint (Robin) Bowman, Dee...
Kenneth Ferguson
Dec 10, 2023
FERGUSON, KENNETH A. "FERGIE"
Ferguson, Kenneth (74) a beloved Albuquerque balloonist, loving husband, father and grandfather flew his last flight to meet our Lord on Sunday, December 10. Fergie was born in El Paso, Texas on January 15, 1949. He was preceded in death by Noble and Eileen Ferguson. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 and a...
Suzanne Fate
Dec 10, 2023
Suzanne Fate, 72, beloved mother, daughter, mother-in-law, and Mimi, sadly passed away at her home on December 10, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Jessica Fate, son-in-law Liang Banh, granddaughter Lily Banh, grandson Ethan Banh; son Rick Fate; daughter Ashley Fate, son-in-law Mike Parrish.
Suzanne dedicated her life to helping others as a mental health professional, working with youth...