Obituaries

May 18, 2024

DAVID PAUL WADE (Dave Wade), 88, a man of various trades, a master of many, joined our heavenly father on Saturday, May 18, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by family and his pets.  David Paul, known to most as "Dave", was born on August 9, 1935 in Knox City, Texas to Charlie Anderson Wade and Ida F. (May) Wade. Dave was the...

May 17, 2024

Robert Louis Abeita, 88, passed away on May 17, 2024, at his home in Edgewood after a battle with cancer.  He was born on September 9, 1935, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after a career as a machinist with the Seattle Times.  Robert had a great sense of humor, he loved Lobo...

May 17, 2024

Beatrice Chavez (née Padilla), 88, passed away on Friday, May 17, in Socorro, NM. She was born November 1935 in a ranchhouse in Bosquecito (Los Torreones) to Herminio Padilla and Doloritas Romero. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Isaac Chavez Jr., her parents, 8 Vigil siblings, and 6 Padilla siblings. She is survived by her children, Alvinita...

May 16, 2024

Mark Edward Swanson, known affectionately as Swannie, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 27, 1961, in Redondo Beach, California. Mark leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments that will forever be remembered by those who knew him.  Mark was a passionate family man who adored spending time...

May 15, 2024

Eileen Doris Tull Peterson, age 98, passed away May 15, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born January 18, 1926, to her parents, Esta (Erickson) and Raymond M. Tull in Minneapolis, MN.She married the love of her life, Reverend Burnell J. Peterson, June 24, 1950, at Augustana Seminary Chapel in Rock Island, IL.She graduated high school and obtained a teaching...

May 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we come together to honor the life and legacy of Wesley Ray Daniels, who passed away on May 15, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on August 15, 1961, in his beloved hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Wesley led a distinguished career as a Certified Public Accountant for over three decades, showcasing his dedication...

May 15, 2024

Christian Roman Perez, age 38, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 13, 1985, to his parents Annabelle and Jose Perez in Albuquerque, NM. He married the love of his life, Yamileth Perez August 26, 2022.He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Perez; and his brother, Joe Perez.He is survived by his loving...

May 15, 2024

Jordan "Jordy" Wesley, 31,beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, entered this world on Oct 27th, 1992 at SHAPE, Belgium hospital in the city of Mons. Jordan, a current resident of Albuquerque, passed on to the Heavens early morning of May 15th, 2024 in the comfort and safety of his bed next to his mama.Jordan was born with Cerebral Palsy...

May 12, 2024

Ruben Gonzales, 47, went home to spend eternal life with Our Lord on May 12, 2024 while being surround by his family. He was born on March, 14, 1977 in Albuquerque, NM, grew up in Cuba, NM with many cousins and friends whom he loved and spent time exploring the outdoors especially with his best friend Julian Vigil. He attended...

May 12, 2024

Richard “Dick” Darrell Johnston was born at home in North Dakota as the first child to Leon and Etta Johnston. He became a big brother to his sister Delores “Bunny” at age 2, and welcomed his brother Jerry at age 5. His sisters Kathy and Jill were born much later, after he left his childhood home. Lansford, ND was an...

May 12, 2024

Frankie Chee Willetto Jr., aged 70, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on September 14, 1953, in Rehoboth Mission, NM, to his loving parents Frank Chee Willetto Sr. and Eleanor Willetto. Frankie was a proud graduate of Cuba High School, Class of 1973. On July 21, 1973, he married the love...

May 12, 2024

Joy Herring passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, with her loved ones by her side.  She was 91 years old.  She was born in Ralls, Texas, on September 21, 1932, to John and Lena Tarleton.  She was married on September 24, 1948, to Odell Herring in Ralls.  They ran Furniture Land, a...

May 10, 2024

Jude A. Worden, 88, died peacefully on May 10, 2024, in his home. He was born November 1, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Albuquerque in 1953. Jude served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1963 and worked at Sandia Labs for 30 years.

An avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener, Jude enjoyed meeting new people, eating good food, and having...

May 10, 2024

David N. García, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 10, 2024.  



He lives on in the faces of his children, Augustine and Marisol, the care of whom was his life’s great passion. He will be fondly remembered by his parents, David and De María “Naty”, his sister, Evey, and the countless friends he collected over the...

May 10, 2024

Alexander Kelley Dupuis, age 68, passed away May 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, NM. He was born October 12, 1955, to his parents Sheila and Joseph Dupuis in St. Albans, Vermont. 

He graduated college from San Diego State University with a career in journalism. In addition to his career in Journalism, he worked for the US State Dept in Communications for...

May 9, 2024

Gloria Jean Droelle, (née Montoya) passed away on May 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 73.  She was born on June 20, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM.  Gloria was the heart and soul of her family.   She is survived by her children, Tom Droelle and wife, Lisa, Michele Droelle; three grandchildren, Kaela Schoenholzer, Dylan Droelle, and...

May 9, 2024

Edwin (Ed, Grandpa) Arthur Groppe, 85, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away May 9, 2024. Edwin was born in Manning, Iowa on December 11, 1938, the oldest of three children of Edwin Henry and Evelyn Groppe. Ed attended St. Johns Lutheran High School in Winfield, Kansas where he lettered in basketball and baseball. While at St. John’s he met the love...

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

David Lee McDaniel, a loving husband, dedicated father, proud veteran, and longtime employee at ABF Freight, has peacefully passed away on May 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 20, 1939, in Meredosia, Illinois.  David lived a fulfilling life filled with hard work, love for his family, and service to his country. His career at ABF...

May 8, 2024

Lyle Nathan “Cheii” Martinez, age 34, passed away May 8, 2024, in San Diego, CA. He was born December 1, 1989, to his parents, Leland and Angelina Martinez in Chandler, AZ.

 

He is survived by his parents, Leland and Angelina of Los Lunas, NM; sister, Alicia of Scottsdale, AZ; brother, Blaine of Denver, CO; sister, Marissa of Los Lunas, NM; brother,...