Obituaries

Sep 1, 2021

Ken Nishiyama was born August 30, 1933 in Oakland, CA the eldest of 3 sons to Frank Nishiyama and Dorothy Mizokami Nishiyama. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ September 1, 2021. Ken is survived by his loving wife Mary Jane Nishiyama, his daughter Karen McNenny (Patrick) of Redwood City, CA, his son Timothy of Rio...

Sep 1, 2021

Eliza Lopez of Socorro passed away on September 1, 2021.  She was much loved.  A full obituary will be posted later.  

Aug 31, 2021

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my beloved mother, Kathy Lord. She went home to be with the Lord August 31st, 2021. 

Kathy was born on July 26th 1951 in Santa Fe, NM. She is proceeded in death by her, mother Grace Davis and her father, DeForest Lord. She is survived by her 3 furbabies; her daughter,...

Aug 31, 2021

Maurice Garcia passed away on August 31, 2021 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 85.

Maurice is survived by his children, Robert Garcia and wife, Erin Garcia of Rio Rancho, NM, Maurice Garcia of Denver, CO, Laura Simes of Colorado Springs, CO, and Larry Garcia and wife, Amy Garcia of Nashville, Tennessee; brother, Pilar Garcia...

Aug 30, 2021

Arthur Valentin Vigil, age 77 of Rio Rancho, NM. passed away on August 30, 2021.

He was preceded in death by parents Hipolito and Virginia Vigil, brother George Vigil and sister Cecilia Vigil. He retired from the city of Los Angeles, CA. as a Civil Engineer/Hydrographer, eventually moving to Rio Rancho, NM. He is survived by his wife Nancy Vigil,...

Aug 30, 2021

On Monday, August 30th, 2021, Sandra Robinson St. George, loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away at the age of 80.

Sandy was born on December 1940 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Eric and Lillie Robinson. Shortly after, she moved to New York, spending her adolescent and teenage years on the east coast. In the 60’s, she was beatnik, a...

Aug 29, 2021

Reeni, as we all knew her, was born Monday, February 26, 1962, in Artesia NM to Rachel and David Samora.  At a young age, her parents moved her and Davy to Los Angeles CA, where she gained another brother and sister.  They spent most of her childhood in East LA where she was surrounded by lots of cousins, aunts, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Douglas Mitchell, age 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 28, 2021. An Albuquerque native, he was born April 23, 1947, to James B. and Barbara Mitchell, who both preceded him in death. Doug graduated from Sandia High School in 1965 and proudly served four years in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1969. He later...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

We lost Leon K. Coffey on August 28th, 2021. He was a wonderful husband, Dad, Grandad, family member, and friend. He passed peacefully from his earthly life at home with family. Leon was born in Farmington, New Mexico April 27th, 1938 to Odell and Julia Coffey. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faith, on May 20th, 2021. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Christine Brandt entered rest on August 28th, 2021. She was born on December 31st, 1949 to Anthony Turrietta and Frances Cartney in Washington DC. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Michael Brandt, and her brother, Anthony Turrietta.

She is survived by her sisters, Patsy Elderkin, Linda Shreve, and Aileen Turrietta, as well as her children, Michael...

Aug 27, 2021

Willie Gomez, Jr., 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico was called to his eternal resting place on August 27, 2021.

 

Willie was born June 26, 1926 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to the late Willie M. and Fela (Sanchez) Gomez. Willie is survived by his four children: Jeanne Salazar, Theresa Gomez, Carla Carrillo and husband Jim, Guillermo Gomez and wife...

Aug 27, 2021

Joe Herrera 80, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 27th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Fran Herrera, son, Dean Herrera and fiancé Dee Korinek, daughter Pamela Bower, daughter in-law Adeline Herrera, grandchildren, Christina Herrera Furst and husband Brandon, Angela Herrera and Shane Bower, great grandchildren, Violet, Rhys...

Aug 27, 2021

Darlene Sue Beard age 52 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was born August 17, 1969 in Osceola, Nebraska to Clarance L. Wagner and Sharon A. Hamilton. She returned to her Heavenly Father on August 28th, 2021. Mrs. Beard was an employee for the Bernalillo County Environmental Health and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Aug 27, 2021

Horacio Pargas Sr. Passed in peace Friday August 27, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Horacio was born May 18, 1933 in San Marcial NM. He served his country honorably in the Army. He and his wife Irene grew up together. Fell in love and were married in February of 1961. He and his family worked on the Ball Ranch South...

Aug 26, 2021

James L. Lowry, M.D., died on August 26, 2021, from complications of a car accident in June. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 22, 1943, the second child of James L. Lowry, Sr., and Margaret Harrison Lowry. He attended White Station High School, where he excelled in academics but not football. ("Red," he said his coach told him,...

Aug 24, 2021

Benjamin Cash went home to be with the Lord on August 24th, 2021. An Albuquerque native, he was born on August 7th, 1987 to Stanley Cash and Patricia Layne (Cash). He is preceded by his grandfather, Richard Cash. As well as Succeeded by his father, Stanley Cash, mother, Patricia Cash, Brothers, Zachary Williams, Roderick Williams and wife Alanna Williams , and...

Aug 24, 2021

"Examine all things.  Hold fast to what is good.” 1st Thessalonians 5:21

Lisa Cowder Kay, 63, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away suddenly on August 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with chronic illness.

She was born to Ashley and Norma Cowder in Clearfield, PA in 1957.  She graduated from Neshannock High School in...

Aug 24, 2021

Gordon John Buchanan, age 67, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born January 15, 1954 in Woodstock, Canada to Robert Buchanan and Patricia McCauley.   He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Buchanan, his brother, Norman Buchanan, and his sister, Deborah Ann Garneau. He is survived by his son, Michael Buchanan of Bakersfield,...

Aug 24, 2021

On October 3rd, 1992, all of us here were blessed with the birth of Kodie Lee Willis. During his time with us, he was a blessing in many ways. He loved BMX bike riding with friends and family. He enjoyed hiking with his brother and close loved ones and sharing his knowledge and his love for nature. He loved to...