Obituary Listing

Dorothy Fillmore

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Ramona Garcia

Ramona Garcia

Nov 30, 2022

 

 

On November 30th, Ramona Garcia was reunited with her husband, Frank Garcia, in Heaven, a few weeks shy of what would have been their 68th Wedding Anniversary and her 87th Birthday.  In addition to her husband Frank, she was preceded in death by her son Lloyd Bert Garcia. She is survived in life by her son Frank Garcia...

Beatriz (Betty) Silva

Beatriz (Betty) Silva

Nov 29, 2022

 

Beatriz “Betty” Silva

 

Beatriz “Betty” Silva age 98, a 70-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  Betty was a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Betty was born to Pedro and Maria Chavez on August 4, 1924 in Polvadera, NM.  Betty is preceded in death by her husband Mike Silva;...

Louise Edmon

Louise Edmon

Nov 27, 2022

 

Edmon, Louise Age 65, passed away Friday, November 27, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas. to Herbert Edmon and Anita Parker.   

Service will be held on  Monday December 12,2022 11:00 am, at Macedonia Baptist Church 1509 Edith Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Enedina Aquiar

Enedina Aquiar

Nov 23, 2022

 

Aquiar, Enedina  Age 80, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born in Deming, NM on May 10, 1942, to Timoteo Chavez and Ramona Montoya. 

A rosary will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, 10:00 am  Strong Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal Ave 87106.  

Juanito Sandoval

Juanito Sandoval

Nov 23, 2022

 

Sandoval, Juanito.  Age 85, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. He was born in San Miguel, NM on December 31, 1936, to Nazario Sandoval and Libradita Sandoval. 

Visitation will be held  Saturday December 10 ,2022 11:00 Am at Strong Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 87106 Albuquerque, NM .

Service will be held on Saturday December 10, 2022 1:00...

Sylvia C. Gonzales

Sylvia C. Gonzales

Nov 22, 2022

 

On November 22,2022  Sylvia C. Gonzales 68 joined her loving father Tony Michelback, Brother Anthony and Niece Ashley alongside our Lord in Heaven. Sylvia was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. She survived by her husband Fermin Gonzales  three daughters Valerie Pacheco husband Ernest, Julie Macias Husband Chris and Savannah Saiz, her beautiful Mother Velma, brother and sisters and many...

Joseph Louis Murphy Sr.

Joseph Louis Murphy Sr.

Nov 22, 2022

 

 

Joseph Louis Murphy Sr. (Joe L. Murphy Sr.) departed this life on November 22, 2022.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, the National Guard and was a Vietnam combat veteran. He previously held the position of President of the NAACP for the NW Chapter Rio Rancho.  Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Hanibal Jr., Clarence,...

Iva Vest

Iva Vest

Nov 17, 2022

Iva Vest, age 105 passed away on Nov 17, 2022. She was born in rural Tama County Iowa, July 25th, 1917. Iva married her high school sweetheart, Frank V. Vest on Dec 12, 1937. They had three daughters: Marita and Robert Glisson (both deceased), Laureen and Thomas Lamb (deceased), and Vicki and F. Lee Gates. Iva had seven grandchildren and...

Maria Victoria Sandoval

Maria Victoria Sandoval

Nov 15, 2022

 

Sandoval, Maria

 

Sunrise: 07-10-1968

Sunset: 11-15-2022

 

Maria Victoria Sandoval, age 54, loving mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away in the early hours of the 15th of November after a courageous battle with Cancer. Maria was born in 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up surrounded by her large family. Maria was influenced at a young age...

Darrell Allen

Darrell Allen

Nov 13, 2022

 

Allen Darrell

64, passed away Sunday November 13, 2022. he was born in Forth worth, Texas on October 28, 1958.

A service will be held on Monday November 28, 2022 11:00 at Strong Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 87106

Lesli Ann Tulk

Lesli Ann Tulk

Nov 13, 2022

 

Lesli Ann Tulk (Abbott), affectionately known as “Les” or “Mama,” departed this life on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at age 60.

The youngest of three children, Lesli was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 28, 1962 to Natalie J. Turner and Charles L. Abbott Jr. She is survived by her mother Natalie (90), her siblings, Chuck and Cathy,...