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Irene Norton Connell
Apr 24, 2021
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Irene Ellen Norton Connell passed away at home surrounded by her children, at the age of 93.
Irene was born on January 24, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Ellen and Daniel Norton. She married John Michael Connell in 1951 and together they raised four children. Irene worked for Saint Peter’s...
Alfonso Manzanares
Apr 19, 2021
Alfonso Baltazar Manzanares journeyed back to his Creator on April 19, 2021 where he was greeted by his wife Lilly Manzanares of 67 years; his parents Adelaido and Adelaida Trujillo Manzanares; his brothers, Leonardo, Alejandro and Epimenio; his sisters, Anita, Gavinita, Cresenciana, Loreta and Margarita; great-grandson, Isaac and Daughter-in-law, Janie.
Born on November 11, 1918 in Canjilon,...
Dr. James Stevenson
Apr 14, 2021
James R. Stevenson, MD, JD, and Colonel, US Army (Retired), age 83, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 at home surrounded by a very loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Lester Stevenson, as well as by his brother, Robert Stevenson. He is survived by his beloved wife Sara Stevenson of 63 years,...
E. Angie Candelaria
Apr 12, 2021
E.Angie Candelaria, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico , passed away peacefully April 12, 2021with her children by her side. She was born in Albuquerque, NM September 11,1934 to the late Faustino and Margaret Contreras.
Angie graduated from Albuquerque High School and received her teaching degree from the University of Albuquerque where she went on to teach 2nd...
Junior Purvis
Apr 12, 2021
In Loving Memory
Junior “JunBug” Purvis
May 1985 – April 2021
We celebrate our beloved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Nephew, Friend.
Jr. loved life – free spirited from the time he entered the world in Ft. Sills, Oklahoma . Jr. had a wonderful sense of humor – always making people laugh. His love for his family and friends ran deep.
...Eji Smith
Apr 11, 2021
Eji Renee Smith, a vivacious woman with a beautiful smile that shined brighter than any star, leaves us unexpectedly at the age of 50 on her birthday. Nene as she was known by most also went by Renee,Kiz’Ne,and Eji. Nonetheless here titles as daughter, sister, cousin, aunty, lover and friend will never compare. Her passing may have come as a...
Sophie Cooper Hodges
Apr 11, 2021
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved Sophie Pricilla Cooper Hodges at the age of 94. She is now in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Sophie was born and raised in Pecos. New Mexico. She relocated to Albuquerque to begin the next chapter in her life. She married Charles Cooper. They...
Geraldine Kitchens
Apr 3, 2021
Geraldine Edna Kitchens, 88, passed peacefully at home Saturday evening, April 3, 2021. She is survived by Charles T. Bliss; son C. Bradford Bliss & wife Joyce, grandson Aaron Bliss; daughter Kathleen Triplett, granddaughter Shauna Triplett, great-grandson Jeremiah Hopkins and great great-grandson Jason Hopkins; all of Albuquerque, as well as the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of B.F. Kitchens.
...Tammy Murphy-Roberts
Mar 25, 2021
Tammy Ann Murphy-Roberts
Tammy Ann Murphy-Roberts, age 41 of Albuquerque, NM passed away at her home on March 25, 2021. Tammy was born on December, 17 1979 in Utica, New York, to Doreen and Michael Roberts. Tammy is survived by her mother Doreen Roberts, father Michael Roberts wife Inez; and step-dad F.J Clayton; her four sons, Samuel, Dylan,...
Marlo Patterson
Mar 25, 2021
Marlo Christopher Patterson, 42, loving father, son, brother and uncle. He started his adult life by working for the Albuquerque Public Schools as a Technician in maintenance and operations. He died unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.
Marlo is survived by his loving mother and father, Kathy and Harvey Dawson, his children, Nathaniel, Christopher and...
Patrocinia Marquez de Molinar
Mar 22, 2021
Patrocinia Marquez de Molinar passed away on March 22, 2021.
“Conservaremos tu recuerdo, te guardaremos en nuestros corazónes. Descansa en paz Patrocinia Márquez”.
Martiece Carson
Mar 20, 2021
Obituary – Martiece J. Carson
Dr. Martiece Juanita (Nita) Carson went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 20, 2021 at the age of 63.
She was born on June 9, 1957 to the late Kenneth J. and Margaret E. Carson in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She attended Lowell and Governor Bent Elementary...
Edward Candelaria
Mar 19, 2021
Candelaria, Edward Ross In Loving Memory of Edward Ross Candelaria. Edward passed away March 19th, 2021 at 8:30 pm. Edward is survived by his brothers, Ricky Candelaria, Joe Candelaria and wife, Sandy, Louie Candelaria and wife, Claudia; sisters, Margie Lopez, Gloria Hossom, Antoinette Deitrick, Alice Laughridge; children, Vickie, Deanne and Theresa; Fiancée, Valarie Chaves and son Mariano Chaves. Services...
Susan Woy
Mar 17, 2021
Susan M. Woy, of Albuquerque, born August 6, 1946, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 after a fight with pneumonia, with loved ones by her side. She leaves behind her husband Rod, daughters Heather (Scott) Hunter and Alissa (Jeff) Pierce, both of Albuquerque, NM and son Jimmy (Kim) Neil of Fordyce, AR, 7 grandchildren, brothers Gary (Sue) Tubb...
Opalina Richard
Mar 15, 2021
Opaline Majors Hicks Richard was born October 6, 1934 in Dallas, Texas to the late Charles A. and Almeta L. Majors.
She was the oldest of four children. She lived with the family in Texas until they moved to Albuquerque in 1943.
Mrs. Majors Hicks Richard retired from Albuquerque Public Schools after thirty years. She...
Shanice Harris
Mar 14, 2021
A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Shanice Tiara Harris “ShayShay” (AKA Shay) left this world unexpectedly at 21, on 3/14/2021. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 12, 1999. She attended East San Jose Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School, graduated from Albuquerque High School in 2018, Central New Mexico Community College, and transferred to...
Atanacio Griego
Mar 12, 2021
Atanacio Griego (Nacho), 91, passed away on March 12, 2021 at the family home. Atanacio was born April 28, 1929, to Leonardo and Anita Griego in Barton, New Mexico.
He married Mary Archibeque November 3, 1948 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Cedro New Mexico and were married for 66 years.
He was preceded in...
Angela Brooks
Feb 28, 2021
Angela Sue Brooks, passed away on February 28, 2021, at the age of 51. Angela was born on January 23, 1970 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Angela is preceded in death by Theresa E. Mejia; Leo R. Valencia; Mama and Daddy Whitmore. Survived by daughters Stephanie Romero and Sabrina Brooks; sisters Tina Lewis; Charlotte Banks; Michelle Lewis. Grandchildren Kei'shawn, Keiara, and Lashaune. ...
Donald Howard
Feb 28, 2021
Donald Lee Howard AKA (DDOG)
05/13/1969- 02/28/2021
Donald passed away on 2/28/2021 in Alamogordo New Mexico unexpectedly. Donald was born in Albuquerque NM. Donald Lee Howard is survived by his children, Samone L. Howard and Shy’la J Howard, many brothers and sisters, nieces, and nephews. And many family and friends. Donald Lee Howard is preceded...
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