William S. Hall
May 26, 2025
Deacon William S. Hall peacefully departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. William was blessed to be the grateful recipient of a double lung transplant in July 2019, that allowed him to live an additional six years.
William was born Thursday, March 28, 1946, to James Henry and Hannah Hall in Selma, Alabama. He...
Larry Andrew Kirk
May 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness and abiding love that we announce the passing of Larry A. Kirk, who left this world on May 18, 2025, at the age of 81. Larry was a loving father, a lifelong enthusiast of fast cars and open roads, a trusted name in the RV community, and a man whose heart was as big as...
Terry Dupree Goodwin
May 5, 2025
Terry Dupree Goodwin born May 9th 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was received in the arms of Jesus on May 5th, 2025. He was a cherished son, beloved brother and will be remembered for his kind spirit and warm relationships with family and friends.
Terry Graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1985 and went on to serve in the United...
Dan Perez
May 2, 2025
Dan Perez, Husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on May 2, 2025. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Dianne; son DJ Perez, and his wife Kristin; daughter, Marlynne Gonzales, and her husband, Isaac; son Perry Perez; and daughter, Dena Perez-Duran, both of Wisconsin; stepsons, Timoteo Aquiar and Augustine Aquiar; grandchildren, Mariah Cruz, Rihanna...
David Ralph Gurule
Apr 26, 2025
David Gurule went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1964. He was preceded in death by a special nephew, Eddie Vargas. He is survived by his mother and father, Andrea and John Gurule, his brother John Gurule, Jr. (Rachael), sister Susan Duling (George), sister Gina Vargas (Ed), and sister...
Samuel Douglas Stevens
Apr 19, 2025
Samuel Douglas Stevens was born to Alex James Stevens and Matilda Stevens. His father had a cherished tradition of giving all his children names from the Bible, and chose the name Samuel for him with great intention. Throughout his life he was known as Douglas. He was one of five siblings, and together they shared a close, loving bond. Growing...
Frank 'BJ" Johnson
Apr 18, 2025
Born January 28th, 1953 to Laurene Crudupt in Chicago, Illinois, father, Luther Black, Frank was the eldest of three other siblings. Proud of his Chicago roots, Frank always bragged about being from the South Side, selling Jet Magazine, which he claimed he ‘borrowed’ from other sources, at the age of 9, to make money for his family.
He spent his younger...
Mario Rodriguez Jr
Apr 15, 2025
Mario Rodriguez, Jr., son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, entered heaven on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Mario Rodriguez, Sr in 2018. Mario is survived by his mother, Concepcion Rodriguez; sisters, Guadalupe Rodriguez and her husband, Juan Lopez, Cristal Rodriguez and her husband, Ricky Montano, and Stephanie Rodriguez; nieces, Jazmine Aguilar and...
Daniel Anaya
Apr 13, 2025
Daniel Anaya, born on July 8, 1988, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 13, 2025, in his beloved hometown. His life, although too brief, was marked by a deep love for family.
The visitation to honor Daniel’s memory will be held on April 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Strong Thorne Mortuary, located at 1100 Coal...
Javier Martinez-Lara
Apr 3, 2025
Javier Martínez Lara, 68, transitioned peacefully on the morning of April 3, 2025. He was surrounded by his family and friends, held in love until his final breath.
Javier was born on October 30, 1956 in Cd. Juárez, México. He migrated to the U.S. at 18 and built a successful career as a drywall taper/laborer, becoming one of hundreds of workers...
Catherine "Kitty" Schmitz
Mar 29, 2025
Catherine “Kitty” Schmitz, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2025, held in prayerful song by her daughters. She was a joyful and dedicated member of the Bahá’í faith community throughout her adult life. Her family humbly requests prayers as she wings her flight to the spiritual realm.
Kitty was born in Santa Ana, California in 1946, the...
Margaret L. Morrison
Mar 28, 2025
On March 28, 2025, at the age of 88, our beloved mother, grand mother, great-grandmother and friend, Margaret Morrison became our Heavenly Angel.
Margaret was born from the union of Nabor and Trinidad Padilla on April 21, 1936. A native of New Mexico, she retired from the University of New Mexico, but never stopped serving others.
She is survived by her sister...
Doris Foster
Mar 26, 2025
Doris Jean (Wardlow) Foster was the second of eight children born to the late Ernest and Beulah Bernice Wardlow on July 27, 1940, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She accepted Christ at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Muskogee, where she served in various children and youth ministries.
As a teen, Doris loved to dance. She would often be found doing the swing dance using...
Ray Reeder
Mar 24, 2025
Ray Reeder died 03-24-2025. Born and reared in Roy, NM, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Reeder. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by cousins Jimmie Rogers, Ann Green and Agnes Franzak, all of NM and other cousins in CA and OR.Ray loved God, his church, music, learning and...
Mary Field Simms
Mar 20, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Field Simms following a short but mighty fight against cancer. Though she is gone far too soon, may we all find comfort knowing that she found her freedom while surrounded by family.
Mary, Maria, Mom, Tante, Aw: just some of the many names used by those who loved her...
Jesse Lee Spicer
Mar 20, 2025
Jesse Lee Spicer (aka Unk and Uncle Lee) was born in Twiggs County, Georgia, on September 3, 1946, to Della Lucille Spicer, father unknown, step-father Glen Thomas Spicer. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1955 where he attended John Marshall Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1965.
In 1966, Jesse was drafted into the US Army...
Harry Michael Haney
Mar 12, 2025
Harry Michael Haney, 75, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away on March 12th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Michael, as he preferred to be called, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 26, 1949, to Herman Herbert Haney and Mary Ann Schepp. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving with distinction in Vietnam, where...
Johnny Ray Martinez
Mar 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Martinez, who left us on March 9, 2025, at the age of 18. Born on May 18, 2006, Johnny touched the lives of all who knew him with his vibrant spirit, warm heart, and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends.
Johnny was a beloved son...
Jasmine Sotomayor-Branch
Mar 8, 2025
Jasmine Sotomayor was born in The Bronx, New York, and was the beloved first child of Wendy Pantoja and Thomas Sotomayor. After the untimely passing of her father, Jasmine moved to California with her mother and her brother, Thomas Sotomayor II. In California, her mother met Ray Martinez, blessing the family with two more siblings, Desiree and Raymond Martinez II.
In...
Francisca Rios
Mar 7, 2025
Hoy nos reunimos para celebrar la vida extraordinaria de Francisca Ríos Aguilar, nacida el 3 de diciembre del 1947 en Sombrerete, Zacatecas, México. Francisca fue una esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela, hermana, tía, cuñada, madrina, y amiga a la cual con su amor y su fe conmovió la vida de todos que la conocieron. Le sobreviven su amado esposo de 61...
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