Jeanette Cook Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Jeanette Cook Smith
12/08/1947- 02/09/2023
Jeanette was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Frederick and Virginia Cook. She was a student at St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School and Cardinal Stritch High School. After the family moved to Albuquerque in 1963, she attended St. Vincent Academy, graduating in 1965. Jeanette graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of...
Jason Ray Mares
Feb 2, 2023
Jason Ray Mares, 45, was called home unexpectedly on February 2, 2023 without his parents’ (Ray and Joann Mares) permission. His infectious laughter and love of antagonizing for a giggle will be remembered by his children (Victoria, Raeanna, Jose, Vanessa), spouse Erica, fur baby Hades, five grandchildren (Azariah, Elisha, Israelia, Gabriela, Evangeline), his only sisters (Janelle and Jackie), 6 nieces...
Dolores Stella Baca
Jan 31, 2023
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our...
Bryan English
Jan 25, 2023
Bryan English was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 28, 1978 to Bryan English and Barbara Tomlin. He is preceded in death by both parents, paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by one sister Tamiko Tomlin, Three nephews, one niece and lots of cousins. Bryan also has two aunts, one great aunt and two uncles. one if his...
John Curtis Bailey Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
John Curtis Bailey, Jr. 1938 – 2023
Our “beloved” Father, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, and Grandfather passed away at home on January 17, 2023, at the age of 84 years.
John was born in McKinney, TX and moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1950. He attended Albuquerque High School. He received his college degrees from the University of New Mexico, University...
Jessie Webb
Jan 16, 2023
Jessie Webb was born February 19,1967 to her parents Hamilton Webb and Tomisita Rosie Webb in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was one of six children. As a child she spent time traveling back and forth to Hatch, New Mexico to spend time with cousins and siblings jumping on the trains. On the weekends Jessie and her sisters use to play...
Daniel Paul Nez
Jan 13, 2023
I had a great life, I had the love of a great woman, and I loved, that’s all that matters” D. Nez. Daniel Paul Nez, beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, and Great Papa, passed on from this life on January 13, 2023. Dan was born in September 1943 to Sidney Nez Sr and Nila Nez. He was a member of Netherwood...
LeDonta Shimore Joseph Jenkins
Jan 9, 2023
Portrait of Life
LeDonta Shimore Joseph Jenkins was born December 18, 1979 in Albuquerque, NM. When he was brought to his Mother Janna Jenkins the day he was born; when she was speaking to him he wanted to talk with her. Every time he opened his mouth to speak, bubbles would come out.
LeDonta was always kind hearted, caring,...
Luana Marie Figueroa
Jan 9, 2023
Figueroa, Luana Marie
Born April 9, 1962, went home on January 9, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior. She is proceeded in death by her parents Pablo and Maria Edwina, brother Felipe Rafael, two nieces Angel Lynn and Alia. She leaves behind her two sons John David (Stephanie) and Jonathan Mark., twelve grandchildren and one great...
Leon Ward
Jan 8, 2023
Leon Ward was born April 7, 1939 in Sacul, Texas to Leon and Nettie Mae Ward. affectionately know to his childhood acquaintances as "LW". He received his wings on January 8, 2023, at the age of 83.
He graduated from a segregated, one room school, named Dunbar High School, Knox City, Texas. He attended college at Texas Southern University in...
Raul Garcia Sr.
Jan 7, 2023
Raul Garcia-Villagrana
passed away on Saturday January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in El Salto Zacatecas, Mexico on October 30, 1965. When he was a teenager, her moved to the United States. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, extended family, and close friends. He had many hobbies...
Dorothy Fillmore
Jan 2, 2023
Dorothy Fillmore
Age 90 passed away Monday, January 02, 2023. She was born in Jones Prairie, TX on July 31, 1932, to Ernest Green and Lenora Battle.
She is preceded in death by Husband Henry C. Fillmore, son Dennis W. Fillmore, daughter Patricia L. Fillmore, mother Lenora Young, father Ernest Green, brothers RA Green, Rufus Green, Hubert Green, sister Ila...
Mary Louise Sherman
Jan 1, 2023
Sherman, Mary
Age 70, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 27, 1952. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Mary was born to Dillon and Rose Platero.
Mary is proceeded in death by her parents; Dillon and Rose Platero, and brother Patrick Platero.
Mary is survived by her husband David...
Norville Ricks Jr.
Dec 17, 2022
Norville Ricks Jr.
Was born in Lee County, Virginia January 7, 1941, to Norville Ricks Sr. and Sadie Bowman Ricks. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by his daughter Laura Ann Chapman, grandchildren Ashleigh Land,...
Geraldine Lila Haskin McGurie
Dec 17, 2022
Haskin McGurie, Geraldine Lila
Age 83 passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. she was born in Hamilton Ontario, Canada on July 5, 1939.
Geraldine is survived by Husband, Herbert McGuire, daughter Bobbi Jo Ritchie, her children David and Melissa their families and her many Haskin and Hamilton family relations in the Madawaska Valley, Ontario, Canada.
Catalina " Catita" Valenzuela
Dec 12, 2022
Catalina “Catita” Valenzuela
Forever in our hearts
August 3, 1944- December 12, 2022
It is the greatest sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly, beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and much-loved faith community member.
Catita is survived by her children David, Carlos, Lorena and Victor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, granddaughters April and husband Chris,...
Tyron Nelson Taplin
Dec 8, 2022
Tyron Nelson Taplin
Sunrise: November 15, 1981
Sunset: December 8, 2022
TT was born in Denver Colorado to his mother Doris Jackson-Taplin and Father Lloyd Taplin II. He was the baby of three siblings. TT moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico at a young age and lived in the Jackson Family Home with his mother and brother Shaun. The home...
Dwayne Elderts
Dec 5, 2022
Elderts, Dwayne. Age 93, passed away Monday December 05, 2022. He was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii on September 14, 1959, to Monroe Wayne and Victoria Elderts.
Visitation will be held Monday December 19 ,2022 6:00 Pm at Strong Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 87106 Albuquerque, NM .
Service will be held on Tuesday December 20, 2022 11:00 Am...
Pair Lee Phillips
Dec 3, 2022
Pair Lee Phillips (Sims) began her life journey on June 20, 1927, she was born unto Lonnie Combs and Nicie Rhodes in Minden, Louisiana. Due to unforeseen circumstances the union ended but her mother met her beloved stepfather Red Sims, and he became her “hero” and raised her as his own Growing
up as a child Pair Lee devoted much...
Samuel Thomas Garcia
Dec 1, 2022
Garcia Samuel Thomas Age 30, passed away Thursday, December 01, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 11, 1992, to Samuel and Angela Garcia.
Samuel is survived by his father and mother Samuel and Angela Garcia, three children Brooke, Jasmine and Mila, his sister Samantha husband Adam and Nephew Jonathan.
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