Obituaries

Jun 23, 2023

Martha Louise Kemp McKnight died on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was 92. Martha lived a life of the intellect, the heart, and the hands. She read, thought, and wrote; she loved and nurtured; and she served generously. She was loved and admired by her family and her community. Marty was born on...

Jun 22, 2023

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Mary Joyce McAfee (Bocchi) peacefully passed away a day after celebrating her 69th birthday. Mary was born in Virginia, Minnesota in 1954 on the summer solstice. It is only fitting that Mary, a woman who openly shared her light and love with others, was born on the longest day of the year....

Jun 22, 2023

Mabel Mary Cavin passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in Des Moines, IA on Tuesday, November 21, 1933 to David R. and Mabel A. Owens. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Naomi and Margaret; and brother William. Mary is survived by her husband of seventy...

Jun 22, 2023

Willette Diane Lang, 93 of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born Saturday, October 12, 1929 to William and Josephine (Zemlick) Ubl in Chicago, Il. She and her younger brother, Richard, grew up in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn. She attended Morton High School where she participated in creative dance and drama. She continued her...

Jun 21, 2023

DOWNS, Michael Austin - born May 23, 1945 in Brownwood, Texas, died June 21, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beloved son of John A. Downs and Ruth E. Downs (deceased); big brother to James A. Downs (deceased), Sally Downs McCulloch, Robert E. Downs, and Nancy A. Downs; uncle to Austin Downs, Joseph Downs, Kieran McCulloch and Katy McCulloch. Retired from...

Jun 21, 2023

Dennis Krout of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Jun 21, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 21, 2023

Carroll Jean Berry, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, June 2l, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM.

Born Friday, December 8, 1939 in Santa Rita, NM ,to Carroll S. and Wilma J. Hoover. She is survived by sisters Christine Lehrman, and Sue Sudbury and...

Jun 21, 2023

Theodore R. Barela was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sunday November 2, 1952. He was the fourth of five children born to Theodore Roosevelt Barela and Margarita Naranjo Barela. Their first born, Candido and also the second born, Adrian did not survive childhood. lreyne is his older sister and Walter is the youngest. A defining characteristic of Theo's...

Jun 20, 2023

Mary Volker (Grammy), aged 85, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Mary was born Monday, January 17, 1938 in Denver, Colorado to her loving parents John and Catherine Humphreys. She grew up in Denver, Colorado, where she attended Catholic School.

Mary had seven children....

Jun 20, 2023

Charles Frederick Bader, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully of natural causes, Tuesday morning, June, 20, 2023.

Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, Charles lived as a resident of Colorado and New Mexico for most of his life. He was a graduate of Farmington High School, The University of New Mexico, and The Illif...

Jun 20, 2023

Nelmah Syler, 88. Our beloved wife, daughter, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, after a long illness. She will go directly to cremation and a short Memorial Service will be conducted by her long-time minister, Dewey Johnson, for the immediate family. Nelmah was born in Phoenix Arizona and lived there until her marriage...

Jun 20, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy J. Michel passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was two months from her 80th birthday and a resident of the Duke City for 45 years. Dottie was a wife, mother, aunt, and friend to so many people. Having been married for nearly 60 years and serving as an Air Force spouse...

Jun 19, 2023

In Loving Memory

Gary Mack Hobbs - Grandad

It is always difficult to say goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Gary Mack Hobbs took his last breath on earth and first breath in heaven on Monday, June 19, 2023, after fighting cancer for 30 years. Gary Mack was...

Jun 19, 2023

John Patrick Franklin, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and later went to Louisiana State University for his Bachelors and Masters degrees in electrical engineering, where he met his best friend and wife Selva. He moved to Albuquerque in 1987 to...

Jun 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023, Robin Herbert passed away at the age of 67. Robin was a loving wife, mother, and grandma.

Robin was born on October 18, 1955, where she grew up surrounded by her large family. Robin met her husband Randy where they were married for 42 years and had four children; Ashley, Lindsay, Steven, and...

Jun 18, 2023

Dora Elia Velasco, age 95, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dora was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Albert Perez and Concepcion Palma on Thursday, January 20, 1928. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grand mother, mother-in law, aunt, sister, and loving friend. Everyone who knew Dora would agree that she...

Jun 18, 2023

Melinda White Itoh passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque on Saturday, June 16, 1945 to George W. "Blanco" White and Clotilda B. White née Brown. The youngest of five children, Melinda was preceded by brothers George, John "Kemmer", and Joel White; and by sister Ann Stockdill. Melinda is survived by her...

Jun 17, 2023

Patricia Gail Hodgins-Blinn peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Gail was born in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, December 26, 1940 to Harold (Red) Hodgins and Frances West. Known for her outgoing and loving personality as well as her desire and passion to help others, Gail will be dearly missed by all who knew her and...

Jun 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Flora Maria (Lara) Olivas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 16, 2023

Bernarda Soto-Machado, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Bernarda was born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico on Sunday, June 20, 1948 to Tomas and Celestina Parra. Bernarda was preceded by husband Mario Soto; sons Gilberto Soto and Gerardo Soto. She is survived by her 6 children and 7 grandchildren. Jaime Soto, Mario Soto, Martha...