Obituaries

Dec 23, 2025

Doris Ann Leupp

d. December 23, 2025

Doris A. Leupp born on June 24, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Doris was the beloved daughter of Judge William Leupp and Lenora Little-Creek- Leupp. Doris was part of the Navajo (Red and Black streak Clan) and Shawnee (Racoon clan) tribes. She graduated from Window Rock High...

Feb 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Maureen J. Martinez on February 26, 2025.

Maureen was born on October 5, 1944, in Norwich, England. She married Carlos Martinez on August 29, 1964, in England, and they moved to the United States. Together, they raised four beautiful children, initially living in Colorado before eventually settling in...

Feb 26, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Berta Margarita Chacon passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 83. Born on March 13, 1941 in Ysleta, TX, she was the second sibling of five children born to Isaac and Anita Ortega. As a young girl she worked in her parents’ store and helped raise her...

Feb 24, 2025

Richard “Dick” Carver, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025. His beloved wife, Sandra E. Carver (Chavez) and other members of his family were by his side. Dick was born on May 14th, 1945, in Carrol, Iowa. His parents were Richard and Elizabeth Carver.

Dick served his country in the U.S. Army, and was stationed at White Sands...

Feb 22, 2025

Patricia Pearson Nystrom was born July 24, 1927, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, to Maurice Ward Pearson, Jr., and Marie Conley Pearson.

After attending Loretto Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, she graduated from Notre Dame de Sion High School. She attended the University of Kansas, where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.

During Patricia’s marriage to...

Feb 20, 2025

Julius Duran, a resident of Bernalillo, NM died on February 20, 2025. He was born in Friona, Texas on December 20th, 1933 to Alfredo and Virginia Duran and raised in Tucumcari, NM.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Donna Duran, and 4 children: Anna Rice (Joe), Michelle Himbarger (Jim), Marcos Duran and Jennifer Duran. He is also survived...

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Willis (Gosso), lovingly known as 'Patty' or 'Guy', passed away on February 20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 82. 

Born to Richard and Patricia Gosso, Patty was a cherished daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Linda Smith, and her brother Carl Gosso. She is survived by her devoted...

Feb 19, 2025

Anita McFearin, age 77, dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She went peacefully at home and will be missed by all who ever had the benefit of meeting and knowing her. Anita was known for her generosity, her dedication to her values, and most of all, to teaching those around her. She loved her...

Feb 19, 2025

Calvin Leon Doerr

June 24, 2004-February 19, 2025

Calvin Leon Doerr, Age 20, passed away February 19, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born June 24, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM, to Robert Doerr and Rhonda Maestas. 

He received his high school diploma from Independence High School in Rio Rancho, NM. He was an artist and enjoyed motocross, fishing, camping and spending time...

Feb 18, 2025

Robert James Sorensen of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on January 22, 1932, to Orson James Sorensen and Rosebud Stanley. 

Robert attended school in Idaho before serving in the Navy. Following his military service, he pursued a career with AT&T. He married Beulah Banks, and they shared 51 years of marriage....

Feb 17, 2025

Jerry Ferdinand Cuderman, passed away on February 17, 2025 at the age of 89. 

Born on August 1, 1935 in the iron mining and farming community of Crosby, Minnesota. Jerry’s life traversed a path from a farm kid with no indoor plumbing to contributor in space age technology research. But no matter where he was along that path, he was always...

Feb 16, 2025

Jose R. "Joe" Palencia, 66, left us too soon in the early morning of February 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joe was a kind, generous, and thoughtful man. He was quick with a joke and would strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone. He was the first to volunteer in a tough situation and was steadfastly dependable. Joe...

Feb 15, 2025

Rito "Suave" rodriguez Ramoz 61, suddenly passed away on February 15, 2025 in Socorro, New Mexico,  He was born April 25, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona He passed away around his family, who he loved more than anything he always had a very kind heart and would do anything for those he loved, especially his children. he had a personality that...

Feb 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Aneda Mora, who peacefully left this world on February 15, 2025, at the age of 94. 

Aneda lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on December 12, 1930, she spent her years devoted to her family, always ensuring those around...

Feb 14, 2025

Quat Nguyễn, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on September 07, 1956, to his parents Hợp Nguyễn and Tín Thị Đào in Saigon, Vietnam. He lived a life filled with music, laughter, and discovering new experiences. 

He married the love of his life of 20 years, Tu Thị Khue Tran the year...

Feb 12, 2025

Mitzi Mae Loftus played her last hand of cards on this earth February 12, 2025…a game which no doubt, she won. Mitzi was born to Charles & Martha Green on October 4, 1951 in Olney, IL. They moved to Albuquerque, NM when she was 12 and lived the rest of her life in the Duke City.

 She graduated from Sandia High...

Feb 12, 2025

Andrea Dawn Gurule Maestas, age 44, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 29, 1980. She passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Cuba, New Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of Cuba. She leaves behind her three beautiful children, Joshua Maestas, Mariah Maestas (Jennifer), Santiago Maestas, and the father of her children, Ubaldo K. Maestas. She is also...

Feb 12, 2025

Jerry Theiler, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 28, 1942, Jerry’s journey took him to Belen, New Mexico, where he discovered his passion for farming at a young age. His love for the land continued to grow when he moved to...

Feb 11, 2025

Isabella Gallegos, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on February 11, 2025. Born on March 6, 1924, in Van Houten, New Mexico, Isabella was the cherished daughter of Miguel and Silva Griego.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Luis Gallegos, and her parents. Isabella's legacy lives on through her five...