Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Buddy Douglass (Earl Frazier Douglass, Jr.) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1952 to Earl and Erna Douglass, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by his former wife, Cathy Martin, their daughter Lindsay Mata, her three daughters, Lauren, Ryleigh and Nina of Albuquerque, NM, his sister...

May 9, 2023

Felipe Rodriguez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 joining his beloved wife, Eileen Rodriguez who passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m., at FRENCH - University.  Burial will take place at 1:00p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

May 8, 2023

Demetria "Tita" Montoya Trujillo went on to her Heavenly Reward on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born at home on the family ranch in Los Montoyas, New Mexico in the early fall of 1928 to José Dolores and Demetria (of Ribera, New Mexico) Montoya. On Saturday, October 4, 1947, she married her sweetheart, Adelaido "Lalo" Trujillo....

May 8, 2023

George Willis Andresen, Jr. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Monday, May 8, 2023, at age 74. He was born to George and Lena Andresen on Sunday, November 21, 1948, in Kansas City, KS. He had two older brothers (Bob and Joe Pokrywka) who, along with his...

May 7, 2023

Our precious mother Marie (Dolly) Abeyta 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in the presence of her loving family. Dolly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Severiano (Seve) of 69 years. She is a beloved mother to her surviving children, Debbie Sanchez (Conrad), Michael Abeyta (Shirley),...

May 7, 2023

Dominic Michael "Mike" Ciganovich, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Mike Ciganovich was born Monday, February 14, 1955 in Raton, New Mexico, to Helen Kuchan Ciganovich and Emil Ciganovich, both of whom preceded Mike. Mike is survived by his brother, Mark Ciganovich of Raton, New Mexico; his uncle, Lee Kuchan, of Maxwell, New Mexico; and...

May 7, 2023

Mrs. Elisa Gonzales and family sadly announce the passing of their patriarch, Tomas V. Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales, age 86, passed Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family that gathered to bid him farewell.

Tomas was born on Thursday, May 6, 1937 to Beatrice and Rita Gonzales on the Gonzales Ranch...

May 7, 2023

Patrice Stern left this world on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Patrice is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jeff Stern; her son, Cameron and his wife, Ari; granddaughter, Scottie Mae Stern; brothers, Ronald Martinez and David and his wife, Yvette Martinez; mother-in-law, Audrey Stern; brother-in-law, Scott and his wife, Karen Stern;...

May 7, 2023

Ethel Lovegrove passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1920. Ethel graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Ethel loved her Christian work with the children in Sunday School, Junior Church and released time classes from the public school in the winter. Also, having Bible studies for the church women. Ethel...

May 6, 2023

The youngest of six children, Donna Sue Cook was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 3, 1936, to Fred Lee Cook and Inez Lavina Hindman Cook. She was educated in Tulsa, and her 30-year secretarial career included several interesting positions; the final in Tulsa was in Amerada Hess Corporation before she moved to Albuquerque in 1982. Her...

May 6, 2023

Hattie Ruthe Thomas Cochran, 89, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023. She was surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born on November 7, 1933, in Muskogee, OK and lived most of her life in Albuquerque, NM. Ruthe was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her personality was infectious, and...

May 5, 2023

Carol Benninghoff, born April 1939, the youngest of five, in Childress, TX to Henry & Edith Fischer. The family split time between Childress and Albuquerque, where Carol met her future husband, Keith. They were married just over 50 years when Keith passed. Carol leaves behind three children, Ron Benninghoff, Robert Benninghoff and wife, Debbie, and Karen Ray and husband,...

May 5, 2023

Nora Olivia Sanchez Garcia beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and spouse, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, May 5, 2023. She entered this world on Wednesday, July 12, 1939 in Palo Verde, NM, born to Samuel and Altagracia Sanchez. Nora was raised with her six brothers - Rufino, James, Benito, Sam, Aron, and Truman...

May 5, 2023

Mark A. Miller, DMD passed away at his home on Friday May 5th, 2023. He was born on Monday, November 10th, 1947 to Ruthe and Louis Miller in Elmont, NY. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children, Karen, Tanya, Tara, Nicole, and Sean; sister, Judy; and grandchildren, Logan, Hunter, and Scarlett. He established his dental practice,...

May 5, 2023

Laura Delambre-Melloy, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM was born Friday, November 25, 1949 and died on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was surrounded by her family after a long illness.

Laura is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Lorry Delambre and his wife, Mary. She is survived by her husband of...

May 5, 2023

Bernice Louise Hayes, age 62, passed away suddenly at her home in Albuquerque on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Fredrick and Jean Hayes; loving mother of Ryan Toovey. She is also survived by Ryan's wife, Jackie and son, David; sister, Adrienne Archibeque and daughter Khadijah Judd; brother, Stacey Hayes and wife,...

May 5, 2023

Reynalda Benitez, nacida Reynalda Gardea Hernandez, el dia 21 de Marzo del año 1939 en Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua, México fue una de 9 hijos del matrimonio de Reynalda Hernandez y Jose Gardea. Ella fue llamada a casa por Dios Padre el día 5 de Mayo del 2023. Hoy estamos reunidos para celebrar su vida, una vida llena...

May 5, 2023

Gladys Miller Blea, 88, passed away on May 5, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Blea, who she was married to for 70 years; children, Frank E. Blea, and his wife, Sandra, Alberta Roxanne Baca, and Steven M. Blea, and his wife, LuAnn; grandchildren, Frank E. Blea II and Alicia, Christopher M. Baca and...

May 4, 2023

Mary Ann Melo, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, with her loving children at her side. She was born on Wednesday, July 20, 1932, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Jacobo and Lala Mares. Mary Ann moved to Albuquerque in 1949, where she graduated from St. Mary's...

May 4, 2023

Bobby Gene Day, 89, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered peacefully into the full presence of the Lord on May 4, 2023. Bob is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Howard and Dera Day. He is survived by his lovely wife, Mildred Day; his children Debbie Ackerman and husband Roy of Lubbock, Texas, Bryan Day and wife...