Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Charles August Haegelin, a much loved father, grandfather, husband, son and brother died in Albuquerque of natural causes on Saturday, May 20, 2023; he was 86. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Lynnette Haegelin (Roser); and by his half-brother Arthur Truitt and half-sister, Virginia Newell (Truitt).

Charles, "Chuck" to many of...

May 20, 2023

Marketta Damonte of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Marketta was born and raised in Crowell, Texas and was the daughter of Lewis and Lottie Painter. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lois Ann. Marketta attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she met her husband, Carlton, who was an aviation...

May 20, 2023

Joe Ann M. Rife, age 81, of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Joe Ann was born in 1941, in Keokuk, IA. A graduate of Keokuk High School. She spent her adventurous years in Des Moines, IA, with the dearest of friends. She was one of the original telephone operators. She...

May 20, 2023

Marlene A. Herman (Raj), age 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Marlene was born in Chicago, IL and came to New Mexico in 1963 with her husband where she resided until her death. She graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Chicago, IL. Marlene worked for APS in the...

May 20, 2023

Hermie Laverne Childs Davis It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Hermie C. Davis - age 103 - of Albuquerque NM, who went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Hermie was born January 8, 1920, in Burnsville, MS - the daughter of Edgar Turner...

May 20, 2023

Marlyn Kay Hubbard 84, entered the Lord's kingdom for eternal rest on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She entered this world in Corning, New York on Sunday, June 26, 1938 to the joy of her parents Harry and Frances (McGhee) Naylor. Marlyn spent her lifetime doing for others never wanting anything in return. She was blessed with the...

May 19, 2023

Mary R. Mendez, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born April 21, 1953, in Francisco I. Madero, Coahuila to Socorro Rojas Mendez. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School. She was currently employed at DOE. She started working when the agency was the Atomic Energy Commission. She was a devoted, loving mother, grandmother,...

May 19, 2023

Richard Dwight Prall (87) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on Friday, May 19, 2023. Richard was born Friday, October 4th, 1935, in Milo, Warren County, Iowa, to Dwight Emerson and Pauline Crabb Prall. Richard spent his youth in Central Iowa, graduated from Newton High School in 1954, and earned a B. A. degree from Ottawa University in...

May 19, 2023

Elaine Terese Corbalis (née Green) passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Friday, May 19, 2023. She had put up a valiant fight with dementia for over 4 years. She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Corbalis, lost to leukemia in 1989. Elaine is survived by her husband, Fred of 62 years; children,...

May 18, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" Martinez, a 50-year resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 96. Her paternal and maternal ancestry trace back to the 15th century with the coming of her 8th great-grandparents arriving to New Mexico from Spain and Mexico. Descending from the family of great-grandparents, Hilario Pena and Senovia Montoya, Vickie...

May 17, 2023

Tu Nguyen, 88. Our beloved Tu passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Tu is survived by:

1.  Lieng Dao with husband:  Quốc Nguyễn, and children

2.  Long Dao with wife:  Nga Dao, and children

3.  Ly Dao with wife:  Thắng Thị Dao, and children

4.  Binh Dao with...

May 17, 2023

Janice Taglialegami passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 17, 2023 and will be celebrating her 90th birthday in the arms of her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband Joseph who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Floyd and husband Taylor; daughter, Michele Wills and husband Larry; son...

May 17, 2023

ClaraBelle Anaya was born to Verna and Sie Gonzales on December 5, 1931, and went home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Married to John P. Anaya on September 13, 1952, and were partners for 62 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jean Archibeque and...

May 16, 2023

Anne Porter Browne, prominent Albuquerque lawyer, died May 16, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 60. Anne, beloved daughter, sister, and friend is survived by her mother, Sandra Porter Browne, of Albuquerque, her cherished cairn terrier, Maggie, and a host of friends, colleagues, and admirers. Anne was born in Albuquerque on January...

May 16, 2023

Richard M Lutkenhouse, 71, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born in Bermuda, UK, he lived in Albuquerque for 50 years. Richard was employed by the Social Security Administration for many years as a computer operator. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Sarah Lutkenhouse. Private services have been held with burial at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery....

May 16, 2023

Lucy Hernandez, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1955, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She is survived by her children, Robert and Cecilia Hernandez of Roswell, NM, Johnny and Cathy Hernandez of Albuquerque, NM, and Art and Anna Hernandez of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Renee and Will Morton of Lubbock, TX, Michelle and Frank Jaure of Carlsbad, NM,...

May 15, 2023

Msgt. Cortes D. Loukes Born, February 8, 1936, went to be with his beloved wife Maria C, Loukes on May 15, 2023, he is survived by his son John and wife Pauline Loukes, Daughter Victoria E. and husband Dana Greene, also his grandson Ryan Schaeffer and granddaughter Nicole Schaeffer. He served our country for 24 years in The United...

May 15, 2023

Nancy C Zak, nee Nancy Virginia Carpenter, transitioned on Monday, May 15, 2023. A resident of the Albuquerque area since 1974, she was born in Oakland, CA and grew up in Pleasant Hill, CA where she went to UC Berkeley and earned her Bachelors of Arts, Masters and a PhD. Nancy spent her junior year abroad at...

May 15, 2023

Spencer Wayne Viola, who last resided in Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 after suffering from a chronic illness. He celebrated his 95th birthday just 5 days prior to his passing.  Spencer was born on Thursday, May 10, 1928, to Evie Jeraldine and William Oakley Viola in Lecompte, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. As a...

May 15, 2023

Joanne C. Thompson, age 89, died suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home in Placitas, New Mexico.

She was born on Friday, July 7, 1933, in Dallas Texas.  Her parents were John F. and Mary Thompson.  She graduated from the University of Texas in 1954 and later completed a master's degree...