Birdie Lee Mayes
Jun 4, 2026
Birdie Lee Mayes was a special woman dedicated to her children, grandkids and great grandkids. She was born June 09, 1943, in Navarro, Texas where she resided until she was 7 years old. She then relocated to Hobb, New Mexico where she and her brother Dwight were adopted into the loving Fraizer family. They then relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Emma Lou Pearson
May 26, 2026
Emma Lou was united in marriage with John Leonard Pearson on October 20, 1950. They were parents to four children: Byron, Janice (whose spouse was Fredrick Henry Jr., deceased), Carmen (whose spouse was James Spratley Sr., deceased), and John Thomas (spouse Camelia). She was preceded in death by her husband, her son Byron, granddaughters Victoria Pearson and Heather Spratley, grandsons...
Staccato O'Keefe Ricks
May 24, 2026
Funeral services for Staccato O’Keefe Ricks will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00a.m., at Strong Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, with Reverend Napoleon Darnell Smith, officiating. Keefe was a native of Tampa, Florida before moving to California at the age of two years. As a child he loved to play the drums,...
Benito Martinez Lara
May 20, 2026
Benito Martinez Lara Jr., 72, a man known for his infectious laughter, pristine cowboy boots, and a heart full of love, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. He is now reunited in heaven with his parents and his beloved brother Javier.
Born in 1953 in Ciudad Juárez, Benito was the son of Benito Martinez Ceniceros and Soledad...
Sofia Nicholas
May 12, 2026
Sofia Nicholas, age 93, passed away May 12, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Sofia was born in Halkitha, Greece. As a child, she lived through Nazi occupation and the Greek civil war which made her a tough lady."
She helped her parents with their farm where they grew olives, almonds, grapes, and much more.
In the 1950’s she worked in a toy shop...
Leticia Benito
May 9, 2026
Living through her mother, Olidia Rose Benito, her sister, Olidia Benito, brother, Paul Atencio, and three sons Elijah Benito-Gardner, Julian Benito Gardner, and Matthias Benito. Leticia had a bright spirit and was loved by her family. She was a strong woman who enjoyed the curiosities of life. Let us celebrate her life through friends and family; for the light of...
Joel Vargas
May 9, 2026
Joel Vargas, born on November 25, 1976, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in his hometown of Albuquerque. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, and godfather who touched the lives of many with his kindness and warmth.
Joel was deeply cherished by his family, including his loving wife Veronica Cordova-Vargas, Mariana daughter and three other...
Mary E. Nance
May 1, 2026
Mary E. Nance, a cherished resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on October 28, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, Mary lived a life marked by enduring grace and quiet strength. She was 98 years old.
Mary’s journey began in Dallas, TX, a place she always held dear, but it was in Albuquerque that she spent...
John Michael Turney
Apr 26, 2026
John Michael Turney, born on January 18, 1952, in Sherman, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived a life marked by quiet dignity and steadfast character, leaving behind memories cherished by those who knew him.
John's journey began in the heart of Sherman, TX, where he grew and flourished into the man admired by...
Melanie Lorene Lipscomb
Apr 22, 2026
Melanie Lorene Lipscomb, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away in Albuquerque on April 22, 2026. Born in Albuquerque on August 27, 1975, to Donald and Laura Lipscomb, she remained a proud lifelong resident of the city. She found her well-deserved rest after a journey walked with quiet strength.
A graduate of La Cueva High School, Melanie went on...
Zachariah Thomas Garcia
Apr 20, 2026
Zachariah T. Garcia, beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 45.
Born in Albuquerque, Zachariah was a proud graduate of Del Norte High School.
He is survived by his loving parents, Joe and Eva Garcia; his daughter, Amaya Garcia; his brother, Jeremiah Garcia and wife Amanda; his cherished niece, Willow Garcia; along...
Matthew Edward Baker
Apr 17, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Edward Baker, who left us on April 17, 2026, in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 4, 1988, Matthew's life was deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Albuquerque, where he was both born and later departed.
Matthew's journey, though sadly cut short, was marked by...
Roberto Aguilar
Apr 15, 2026
Roberto Aguilar, nacido el 22 de diciembre de 1963 en Chihuahua, México, falleció el 15 de abril de 2026 en Albuquerque, Nuevo México. Con una vida marcada por la fortaleza y la dignidad, deja un legado apreciado por todos los que lo conocieron.
Un hombre de carácter profundo y resolución tranquila, el viaje de Roberto desde su lugar de nacimiento en...
Juanita Dalton Martinez
Apr 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Juanita D. Martinez (aka) Jenny
Feb.8,1934 –Apr. 15,2026
Juanita Dalton Martinez passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in La Cueva (Glorita), NM to James and Estefanita Dalton. She was a proud graduate of Santa Fe High School class of 1954. She later moved to Albuquerque to raise her family.
Juanita...
Shirley Delores Kelsoe Woods
Apr 14, 2026
Shirley Delores Kelsoe Woods left her earthly body and began her Celestial Journey on April 14, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Oakdale, Oklahoma to Glen M. Kelsoe and Hester V. Roper Kelsoe. She was the middle of five children Ronald Glen, Nevada Gay, Billie Sue and Henry Thomas. She left high school for marriage to Steve...
Charles E. Carter
Apr 9, 2026
Charles was born on December 21, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Emma Alice and Willie B. Carter. He grew up in a loving, God-fearing household alongside his 12 siblings. In 1977, he moved to Albuquerque to join his sister Savannah and brother Bruce.
Inspired by his own path to sobriety, Charles dedicated his life to helping others as a drug and...
David T. Wilkins
Apr 7, 2026
David T. Wilkins
Born February 8th 1931 lived to the age of 95 and passed peacefully on April 7th 2026. He was born in Shreveport, LA. He and his mother moved to Albuquerque when David was 8. A proud graduate of Albuquerque High and UNM. After high school he proudly joined the Navy as a radio man. He went on to...
Todd Richard Christenson
Apr 3, 2026
For many of those who knew him he was a remarkable intellect and exceptionally accomplished. He contributed greatly to every endeavor he undertook. As brilliant as he was, as one of his colleagues stated, his overwhelming kindness was contagious. He was tremendously giving to his family and community.
Todd excelled in college earning his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin while...
