Obituaries

Stuart "Skip" Trainum

Dec 29, 2024

Stuart "Skip" Trainum of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on December 29, 2024.

Skip was born on July 23, 1945 in Richmond Virginia. He and his family relocated to Albuquerque in 1951 and he went on to spend his life there. He married his high school sweetheart Connie Wylie in 1966. They had...

Margarita Rivera

Dec 27, 2024

Margarita "Margie" Rivera, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday, December 27, 2024. Born on January 11, 1944, Bronx, NY, to loving parents, Jose, and Rosa Garcia. She met and married her high school sweetheart - the love of her life, Jose Rivera, in 1963 and had two children, Rose-Margaret and Joseph. They later...

Eugene "Geno" Conahan

Dec 26, 2024

Eugene "Geno" Robert Conahan, Albuquerque resident and longtime Taoseño, died peacefully early on the morning of December 26th, 2024 in the presence of family at UNM Hospital following complications from recent medical procedures, having lived 90 storied years.

Geno is survived by his beloved wife Stephanie Conahan, his children and their spouses Cormac & Carol Conahan, Mark & Carolyn Conahan, Craig...

Dennis Feld

Dec 26, 2024

Dennis Martin Feld

1939-2024

Dennis Martin Feld passed away on December 26, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Chicago Illinois on June 16, 1939.

He is preceded in death by his parents George Harry Feld and Ruth Singer-Feld, both from Chicago, Illinois. Dennis is survived by his wife, Jennifer Georgia Chadwell-Feld of Placitas, New Mexico .. He and his wife...

Linda Lou Velarde

Dec 25, 2024

Linda Lou Velarde passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 73. Linda was a loved wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Velarde; daughter, Candace Lynn, and husband; daughter, Tonya Perdun, her partner, and their children; Steven's children, Kenneth Velarde, his wife and children, Steven Velarde II, and Michelle DePriest, her husband and children.

She...

Nancy Joan Lueker

Dec 24, 2024

Nancy Joan Lueker, (née Downey), was born on January 19, 1933, on a dude ranch in Eden, Texas, to Donna Marie Downey (née Latson) and Irby Alphonse Downey. The youngest of three children, Joan (pronounced "Joann") loved playing "Cowboys and Indians" with her brother, David, and sister, Gene. The lava rocks and petroglyphs on the West Mesa of Albuquerque where...

Anne Vocale Butterfield

Dec 24, 2024

Anne Vocale Butterfield was born on September 10, 1929, in Deming, New Mexico and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 24, 2024 at the age of 95 years.

 The youngest child of Italian immigrants, Anne spent her formative years living on the family farm outside of Deming. There she learned to swim in a reservoir, drive a pickup truck...

Justine McNabb

Dec 23, 2024

Justine Gardiner McNabb passed away at the age of 78 from heart disease after many years of struggling with Congestive Heart Failure. She was born and raised in NJ but she spent her last 52 years in Albuquerque, NM. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ, and was very active at St. Paul's UMC (United Methodist Church) for over...

Jerry D. Jones

Dec 23, 2024

Jerry D. Jones entered eternal life on Monday, December 23, 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at FRENCH-Lomas. A Rosary, followed by Mass, will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. John XXIII Catholic Community Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE.

Kathryn Cassady

Dec 23, 2024

Kathryn Lee Cassady, born on February 11, 1948, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.

Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, a profession that reflected her compassionate and selfless nature. Her unwavering faith was the

cornerstone of her life, and she was known as a devoted follower of Jesus and shared that faith with everyone she...

Barbara Mohorcich

Dec 22, 2024

Barbara Gayle Cobb Mohorcich slipped away from her earthly home on Sunday morning, December 22, 2024. She lived her 93 years in Colorado and New Mexico.

Barbara leaves behind her five children: Gayle, John (Laura), Ann, Lynn, Mark (Holly); her nine grandchildren: Josh (Jill), Marni (Paul), Andy, J. (Wei), Sarah, Thomas, Bailey, Luke and Addy; her four great-grandchildren: Jayden, Jordan, Kilayne...

Marilyn Duliere

Dec 22, 2024

Marilyn J. Duliere, 90, December 22, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Marilyn Jean (Marshall) Duliere was born on June 3, 1934 in Coshocton, Ohio and was a loving wife and mother and a loyal friend. She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Sherwood F. Duliere, Jr (Dulie), her loving...

Philip Smith

Dec 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Philip Craig Smith

It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Philip Craig Smith, a devoted father, son, brother, and friend, on Saturday December 21, 2024, at the age of 68.

Born on June 30, 1956, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Philip Smith was a man whose life was defined by faith, service, and...

Raymond Sanchez

Dec 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Raymond Sanchez announces his passing on December 21, 2024. Ray was born to Sostén and Veronica Mora Sanchez in Chilili NM on August 7, 1933, and raised on a ranch by his grandparents, Aniseto and Sara Sanchez. He lived a long and varied life of 91 years. He spent his early...

Phyllis Reilly

Dec 20, 2024

Phyllis Arlene Reilly, 80, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 20, 2024. She was born April 11, 1944, in Utica, New York, the daughter of Jeanne Reynolds.

Phyllis earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 1996, and went on to earn her Master's degree in Public Health, 2004. Phyllis retired from the Fresno County Public Health Department in 2016.

Phyllis married Martin...

Irene Guillermo

Dec 20, 2024

Irene Guillermo, 57, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2024. She entered this world on October 19, 1967 in Nuevo Leon, Monterrey Mexico. She is survived by her daughters Josephine Bustos and Evelyn Macias.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at French Funeral Chapel starting at...

Scott Thomas

Dec 20, 2024

Scott Bruce Thomas, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Goldie Faye Thomas; wife, Gina Prieskorn-Thomas; his children: Jeremy Thomas, Tearsa Packard, Theresa Thomas, Tina Thomas, Zachary Thomas; his 13 wonderful grandchildren; and...

Dana Kay Pexa

Dec 20, 2024

Dana Kay Pexa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 80.

Dana was born on October 21, 1944, in Brownwood, Texas, to Narn Vernon and Veva Bolton. She spent her early years in Brownwood before moving to Fort Pierre, South Dakota, where she met and fell in love with...

William Nelson

Dec 20, 2024

Son, Husband, Brother, Drummer.

William (Bill) Keith Nelson, a man of extraordinary talent and steadfast determination, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on May 21, 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bill brought joy and inspiration to those who knew him through his humor, creativity, and dedication.

From an early age, Bill displayed a sharp wit and a...

Kevin Myers

Dec 19, 2024

Kevin Myers, 33, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on December 19, 2024. He entered this world on December 26, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, born to Kevin and Patricia Myers. He is survived by his father Kevin Myers; mother Patricia Myers Albuquerque, NM; sister Amber Myers Maple Grove, MN; half-sister Angela Valenciana...