Obituaries

Patricia Hunt Love

Apr 10, 2023

Our mother loved a good poem. She composed poems for those she loved throughout her life. Knowing her final goodbye simply had to be in verse form, we, her three children, composed the following ballad, a brief epic if you will, for our mother lovingly titled, Patti with an I. Patricia Hunt Love, mother, daughter and friend, interweaving memories,...

Martha Ruth Clugston

Apr 10, 2023

Martha Ruth Clugston, age 84, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Martha was born April 4, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to William "Bill" Cornelius Dudley and Ruby "Opal" Maxwell Dudley. She married Jerry Wayne Clugston February 19, 1960, and moved to Farmington, New...

Cecilia Lara

Apr 10, 2023

Cecilia "Tita" Lara, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was called to her eternal resting place at the age of 74, on Monday, April 10, 2023 after a long battle with Dementia. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She entered this world on August 21, 1948 in Bryan, TX. Born to Manuel and Viviana Lopez. She was...

Robert Allen Lett

Apr 10, 2023

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Lett, 88, of Albuquerque on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Bob was born in Washington, D.C., and spent his happy and mischievous childhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University and a second degree from the American...

Jazmyne Maria Sanchez

Apr 10, 2023

Jazmyne Sanchez, 16 years old, our precious child passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Jazmyne also went by Jazzy. Jazmyne was a sweet and caring person with a great personality and sense of humor. She always had a smile on her face. Jazmyne had many talents she was able to share with us that included drawing and playing...

Mary Ann Baer

Apr 10, 2023

Mary Ann Baer passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 79 after a courageous 13-year battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 4, 1943, in Albuquerque, NM to Menhard and Iola Albers. Mary Ann completed her Bachelor's degree at the College of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande and a Master's degree...

Karla Ann (Gonzales) Sandoval

Apr 9, 2023

On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, our beloved Karla Gonzales Sandoval, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Almost forty-nine years earlier, in 1974, our Heavenly Father granted Karla an earthly journey of time in which she could learn to know him and serve him. Her journey is now complete and our Lord has said to...

Lois Jean (Olsen) Tulga

Apr 8, 2023

Lois Jean Tulga September 19, 1934---April 7, 2023 "Absent from the Body Present with the Lord" The multi-talented, intelligent and ever-giving Lois Jean Olsen Tulga was born in Chicago September 19, 1934, into the family of Otto and Bess Olsen. She has a brother, Randall Olsen of Williams Bay, Wisconsin and a sister, Elaine Hillier, now deceased....

Connie Marie Patterson

Apr 8, 2023

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Connie Marie Patterson went to be with Jesus Christ her Savior, at the age of 84. Born to Luella and Murray Rogers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1938. Connie graduated from Edmond High School and married her late husband, George Harvey Patterson in 1955. Together they raised two beloved children and lived in Amarillo,...

Robin (McKenzie) Epstein

Apr 7, 2023

Robin McKenzie Epstein passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She died merely 6 weeks after the death of her beloved husband, Marty. She is survived by her sisters, Jan Marx and Anna Rehrer; nieces, Hope Hayes, Liz Krus and Sophie McKenzie; great-nephew, Jacob Hayes; step-daughter, Helen Darby; and step-grandchildren, Sarah, Nathan, and...

Raymond Anthony Abeyta

Apr 7, 2023

Raymond Abeyta age 59 of Bosque, New Mexico passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, July 10, 1963 to Marcella and Bobby Abeyta. He married Deborah Boroughs on Friday, June 16, 1989, and they would have celebrated their 34th anniversary this year. Their lives were enriched by their two daughters, Alexis and...

James Eugene Uhl

Apr 7, 2023

James Eugene Uhl, 84, a resident of New Mexico for over 70 years, died Friday, April 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Rhoades Uhl; two sons, Chris Uhl (Susan) and James Uhl; daughter, Lisa Uhl Potter (Tom); siblings, Mike Uhl (Beverly), Teena Waylett, Rob Widup (Susan), Cris Creswell, Doug Plunkett (Sharlyn), Mark Plunkett (Bridget), Joan Legleiter...

Hildegard Erika Chiordi

Apr 7, 2023

This world has lost our precious Mom. Hildegard Erika Chiordi passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at age 88. This beautiful German woman was preceded in death by her husband, Tito Chiordi. She is survived by her children, Cyndi Garcia and Michael McMullen and his wife, Helena; six grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew, Aaron and his wife, Sara, Kenneth, Lauren,...

Betty Jo Coddington

Apr 7, 2023

Betty Jo Coddington, age 81, wife of Neil A. Coddington and daughter of Snowden and Maetrelle Shehan, departed this Earth peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Good Friday, April 7, 2023 surrounded by family and beloved friends. Born December 16,1941, in Valdosta, Georgia, this southern lady was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,...

Eric Lee Wilson

Apr 6, 2023

The family of Eric L. Wilson sadly announces his passing on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 50. Eric was born Wednesday, May 17, 1972 in Las Vegas, NV to Jimmy D. and Mary Lynn Wilson, who moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1974 to raise their family of which Eric was the middle child, with...

Charles Allen Lucas

Apr 6, 2023

Charles Allen Lucas, resident of Albuquerque since birth, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Charles, also known as Chuck, was born on May 31, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Highland High School in 1957, served in the US Army 1961-1963 and was an employee of Mountain Bell Telephone from 1964...

James Llewellyn Thorson

Apr 5, 2023

James Llewellyn Thorson, (Jim Thorson to his family, friends, and students) passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Thorson was a professor of English and American Literature at the University of New Mexico from 1965 until his retirement in 2002. He was born in Yankton, SD on Sunday, January 7, 1934, the son of James A. Thorson...

James Gleason

Apr 5, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce to you the passing of our beloved father, James H. Gleason, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the age of 91. He died peacefully at home with his family in attendance.

Jim was an Air Force veteran and a Dentist in Albuquerque for 35 years. He was known for...

Vivian Laverne Powers

Apr 5, 2023

Vivian Powers, 75, beloved mother, wife, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She entered this world on April 21, 1947 in Daytona Beach, FL and was raised by loving parents, John and Mary Walczak. She was happily married to her spouse, Jon Powers for 52 years. She is survived by her...

Adelbert Dwain Weaver

Apr 4, 2023

Adelbert "Dwain" Weaver, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Mr. Weaver was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. Dwain was an avid hunter and loved spending time outdoors. He was a retired land surveyor. He is fondly remembered as a little league coach and being an all-around great dad. Dwain...