Obituaries

Freddie Walker

Feb 4, 2025

Freddie Ray Walker of Albuquerque, NM age 87 passed away on February 4, 2025. Freddie was also known as "Ted" or Aunt Ted by many of her family. She was born on July 2, 1937, to Fred and Helen McKnight at their family home in Elsey, Missouri. After marrying her sweetheart on June 27, 1953, they lived in Wichita, Kansas...

James Joseph Mace

Feb 2, 2025

James Joseph Mace (MSGT, USAF Retired)

James Joseph Mace, 96, passed away on February 2, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. He is reunited with his loving wife, Rose Mary, in heaven, along with numerous friends and family. Jim retired from the USAF after 27 years of service and then worked at Sandia National Laboratories for 16...

Bobby Yeary

Feb 1, 2025

Bobby L. Yeary is survived by his wife of 67 years Sandra (affectionately known as "Bull"); his children, which were the joys of his life, daughter Barbara and husband Mark, and Brian and wife Audrey. His grandchildren Zach and Brooke, and Honorable Mention Brady, hold a special place in his heart. He never missed any of their events. But then...

Leopold "Leo" Ivan Zenner

Feb 1, 2025

Leopold "Leo" Ivan Zenner, 91, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, February 1 with family by his side.

Leo was born August 5, 1933, in Syracuse, New York to Blanche and Samson Zenner. He attended Syracuse University for a short time before enlisting in the Air Force. Leo served in Germany during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in...

Ronald Hoyt

Jan 31, 2025

 Ronald Crayton Hoyt passed away on January 31, 2025. To leave a condolence message, please visit www.FrenchFunerals.com.

Deena Shipler

Jan 31, 2025

Deena Leigh Shipler, 58, beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, and Grammy, was called to her eternal resting place on January 31, 2025. She entered this world on August 16, 1966 in Carlsbad, NM, born to William Dean and Utana Sue Allen. She is survived by her husband of 40 Years, Terry Lynn Shipler, son Justin Lane Shipler, daughter Meagan Reann Bonsu,...

Laurencia Williams

Jan 31, 2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Laurencia Williams, a woman whose unwavering love, extraordinary kindness, incredible humility, infectious humor, and remarkable resilience shaped the lives of everyone she met. Laurencia passed away suddenly in her home on January 31st, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family and friends.

Born into poverty in Mexico, Laurencia's...

Ernesto Diego Duran

Jan 31, 2025

Ernesto Diego Duran (aka, Ernest Abeyta Duran) went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025. He is survived by Elena, his beloved wife of 77 years; daughters, Virginia Duran Ginn (companion, Mark Myers) and Frances Williams (Osie); grandchildren, Ginia Fraser (Kyle), Philip Alarcon (Chantell), Vanessa Williams (Dontory); great-grandchildren, Preston, Abel, Jude, Emma, Charlie, Everly, and Romey; sister,...

Oletha "Lea" Scott

Jan 30, 2025

Our world drastically changed on January 30, 2025 when our mom, Oletha "Lea" Scott passed away after a brief illness. Mom, the family introvert, quietly accomplished more in life than she realized. Her life began in Oklahoma on May 28, 1934. Her family moved to the Las Cruces, NM area when she was a child. It was in Las Cruces...

Paul Vigil

Jan 30, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Paul Vigil, on January 30, 2025. Born on June 13, 1936, Paul led a full and fulfilling life as a devout Catholic and a man well respected in his family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of many years,...

Dianne Whitworth

Jan 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Gale Whitworth, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Dianne was a skilled seamstress and a beloved singer, who was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29,2025 at the age of 80.

Born on Thursday, December 7, 1944 in San Antonio, TX. Dianne was...

Dolly (Dolores) Griego

Jan 28, 2025

Dolly Griego, 89, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, with her husband by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and those she cherished most.

She is survived by her loving husband, Domingo, and her children: Renee, Anita, Helen, John, Joseph, and Mike. Dolores was also blessed with numerous...

Johanna James

Jan 28, 2025

Johanna "John" James, 94, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Johanna was born in Denver, Colorado to John B. James Sr. and Margaret James on May 29, 1930.

After serving in the Army during the Korean War, Johanna went on to work as an electrical engineer for Sandia National Laboratories. Upon retirement, Johanna spent time building computers, learning the...

Dr. John Drayer

Jan 28, 2025

Dr. John Drayer was born on December 6, 1932, and passed from this life on January 28, 2025 at the Beehive Assisted Living Home in Bosque Farms, NM. Born and raised on a farm near Doland, South Dakota, John attended a one-room school house until it's closure, after which he attended school in Doland. Upon graduation from high school he...

Barbara Bowman Marshall

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara Bowman Marshall, 87, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in the comfort of her loving family. Born on January 6, 1938, in Dubach, LA, she met and married her husband, Billy Marshall, 68 years ago in Magnolia, Arkansas. As the foundation of our family, she was admired as a loving mother of four children, grandmother of nine, and...

Winford Edwin Mauldin

Jan 26, 2025

Winford Edwin "Ed" Mauldin, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 23 1938 to January 26, 2025, age 86. Ed was a beloved husband and father. He is preceded in death by his wife Sheryl and he is survived by his four children Derek, Jeff (wife Teri), Michael (wife Julie), and Katie (fiance Daniel), seven grandchildren; Jared (wife Sara), Clayton (wife Megan),...

Emily Padon

Jan 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Padon, aged 73, on January 26, 2025, while surrounded by her family. Emily was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, known for her unwavering kindness, loyalty, and hard work. She dedicated her life to her family and her faith in God, leaving a lasting legacy not only with...

Anh Duong

Jan 26, 2025

Michael Jackson Dietz, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Michael Jackson Dietz, Sr., age 86, spent his life studying, learning, and doing, not limiting his curiosity to any one subject, but immersing himself into whatever caught his attention. As a child, he read constantly and became passionate about music. He often laughed about playing the piano at the Royal Gorge Buckhorn Bar, even though he was underage and was...

Frank Blea

Jan 24, 2025

Frank Blea, 91, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He is survived by his three children Frank E. Blea, wife, Sandra, Alberta Roxanne Baca, Steven M. Blea, wife LuAnn - Grandchildren - Frank E. Blea II & Alicia, Christopher M. Baca & Tammy, Jeffrey S. Blea, Daniel J. Baca & Erika, Gregory A. Blea & Isabel, and Jamie S. Carpenter...