Margaret Johnson
Jan 2, 2022
Johnson, Margaret Margaret (Peggy) Helen Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Albuquerque, NM on the morning of January 2nd, 2022. Born on August 3rd, 1941 in Hot Springs, SD, Peggy grew up in Bismarck, ND and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1959. She attended the University of North Dakota, receiving an associates degree in Speech...
Darlene Quarles
Dec 25, 2021
Darlene Burney Means Quarles
Sunrise: March 8, 1941
Sunset: December 25, 2021
Darlene Burney was born in Henderson, Texas on March 8, 1941 to the union of Horace McCalster and Irene McCampbell Burney. Darlene was the 4th of 5 Burney children.
Darlene attended the Texas public schools where she left in...
Linda Garner-Hern
Dec 21, 2021
Linda Kay Garner-Hern was born in Roswell New Mexico on May 14, 1960, to Mary Sanchez-Lankford and L.B. Garner. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1966. Her dream was to work at Intel. She enjoyed the work and friendships she made through her 24+ years there. Linda loved people, conversations, and travel. It is easy to say the friends...
Yvonne Lowe
Dec 17, 2021
Lowe, Yvonne Age 76, was born in Massillon, OH and a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer. Yvonne was a director of God's House, Usher ministry for many years, active of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). Beloved discussion leader with BSF and faithful volunteer for the homeless. She...
Florence Brooks
Dec 14, 2021
Brooks, Florence N. October 30, 1927 ~ December 14, 2021 Flo, as most people knew her, age 94, residing in Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Williams and Marjorie Molina(Eloy) of Albuquerque, NM; three granddaughters, Renee Martinez (Ish), Regina McBurnett (Corbin) and Jennifer Gabaldon (Anthony) all of Albuquerque, NM; one...
Gillie Vaisa
Dec 14, 2021
Vaisa, Gillie Gillie F Vaisa, age 85, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went on to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on December 14, 2021. After battling a sudden illness, Gillie went peacefully in his sleep with his wife Joylynn by his side and surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gillie was born in Valencia, New Mexico,...
Debra Johns
Dec 13, 2021
Johns, Debra Sharleen Debra Johns Celebrated for an extraordinary life of service, compassion and caring, Debra Sharleen Johns transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, December 13, 2021. Her family, host of friends and hundreds of former students are reeling from the loss of this larger than life presence. Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Elizabeth...
Billie Mlekush
Dec 12, 2021
Mlekush , Billie She firmly believing in scripture 2 Corinthians 5:8 Absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Mrs. Billie M. Mlekush 97 passed away on Monday, December 12, 2021 and is with Our Heavenly Father. She was a longtime resident 80 years in Albuquerque, NM. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Tony...
Margaret Fischer
Dec 9, 2021
Fischer, Margaret June Margaret June Fischer, born June 4, 1925 in Buffalo, NY, passed away at age 96 on December 9, 2021 after a long and well-lived life. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel Simpson; brother, George “Ray” Simpson; former husband, Allen Fischer; partner, Lawson Young; sons, Kenneth and Donald Fischer, and daughter, Laura...

Henry Smith
Dec 6, 2021
Smith, Henry William "Smitty" Jr. Age 75, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born in Hollandale, MS on December 18, 1945 to Carrie David and William Smith. He was one of 10 children who include, Vernon Dorsey, Berkley Smith, Troy Smith, Darnell Smith, Joann Smith, Diane Wynn, Patricia Smith, Louise Smith and Charles Smith. He married Lenora...
Shawn Horn
Dec 4, 2021
Shawn Serita Horn, “The Amazing Warrior,” age 62, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went on to be with the Lord on December 4, 2021. After battling an aggressive illness, she endured so much with so little complaint. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her transition.
Ms. Horn aka “Rita Girl” was born in Bronx, New York...
Tory Burdex
Dec 3, 2021
Burdex, Tory Anthony Tory (“Ant”) Anthony Burdex passed away on December 3, 2021. Tory was born on January 2, 1991 to Timothy Burdex and Michelle Guzman. Tory was preceded in death by his uncle Tory. He is survived by his children; T.J., Reanna, and ReJohn; his parents, Timothy Burdex and Michelle Guzman; brothers, Timothy Burdex Jr. and John Guzman;...
Michael Arnot
Nov 29, 2021
Arnot, Michael Allen
Michael Allen Arnot, 67, known to all those that knew and loved him as Mike, passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
Mike was born on July 21, 1954 to Mary Lou and George Arnot Jr. in Albuquerque, NM where he lived and enjoyed all...
Raymie Chavez
Nov 28, 2021
Chavez, Raymie L. Raymie L. Chavez, age 62, had been a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 28, 2021. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Richard Chavez; children, Richard “Ricky” Chavez and Jessica Candelaria, Antonia Chavez, and Eddie Chavez; three grandchildren, Raymie Chavez, Ermilo Chavez, and Richard Chavez; mother and stepfather...
Alexander Partman
Nov 25, 2021
Partman, Alexander B. Alexander B. Partman 'AB', passed away at the age of 76 on November 25th 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. A.B was born August 28, 1945 in Columbia Louisiana to Ida and Eugene Partman. He graduated from Union Central High School in 1963. He shares four sons with his first wife Pearl but was later divorced....
Margaret Gallegos
Nov 24, 2021
Gallegos, Margaret C Margaret C. Gallegos, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fermin and Adela Chavez; brothers, Fred, Luciana, Guillermo and Adam Chavez; sisters, Stella Fuentes, Helen Mitchner, Lucy Guerrero, Lena Liuquiore, Susie Chavez and Rita Romero; son in law, Neal Hoffman. Margaret is survived...
Dora Gonzales
Nov 22, 2021
Gonzales, Dora Marie, 65 years of age, passed on Monday, November 22, 2021. Born August 2, 1956 in Ilfield, NM, she was the daughter of Evaristo Sandoval and the late Suzanna Sandoval. Dora was a caregiver for many years and always went above and beyond with all her clients. She made many lifelong friends along the way and considered...
Hope Sandoval
Nov 19, 2021
Sandoval, Hope Hope Gloria Sandoval passed away unexpected on November 19, 2021 at the age of 61. Hope was born July 16, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. God has called her to Heaven to be reunited with her mother Susie Sandoval.
Hope is survived by her father, Evaristo Sandoval (Tito); children, Julian Sandoval and wife Cristina Sandoval,...
Desiree Gonzales
Nov 17, 2021
Gonzales, Desiree Yolanda Desiree Yolanda Gonzales passed away suddenly on November 17, 2021 at the age 41. Desiree was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 14, 1980.
She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Crucita Sena, and her father Donald Gonzales, Grandfathers Willie Montano and Sam Gonzales.
She is survived by her mother,...
Jeanette Howard
Nov 13, 2021
Howard, Jeanette C A loving sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on November 13, 2021 at the age of 79 in Pensacola, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Martha Chavez; brothers, Tony Chavez, David Chavez, Tommy Chavez, Jose Chavez; sisters, Juliette Larribas, Marie Hernandez, Dolores Sanchez, Ramona Navarro and Lillian Howard. Jeanette...
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