Obituaries

Sheila Berger

Sheila Berger

May 9, 2021

Sheila Raye Dotson Berger, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2021, at the age of 73 in her home in Lemitar, New Mexico.

Sheila was born to Harold Chester Dotson and Lillian Raye Dotson on February 10, 1948, in the Panama Canal Zone. Her father was a B-52 pilot in...

Cynthia "Dee" Dolores Marquez

Cynthia "Dee" Dolores Marquez

May 9, 2021

 

Cynthia Dolores “Dee” Marquez

Born to Jose A. Marquez Jr. (deceased) and Corine Garcia Marquez in Las Vegas, New Mexico was called home to Our Lord. Cynthia’s brother, Albert D. Marquez, he proceeded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Maria Conchita Lucero, her son Dennis O. Marquez, daughter Kylene D. Mills, granddaughters, Anna Saiz-Johnston and Jesika...

Cheryl Nicole Vigil

Cheryl Nicole Vigil

May 9, 2021

Cheryl Nicole Vigil passed away on May 9, 2021 in Bakersfield, CA at the age of 35.

Cheryl is survived by her sister, Krystal Vigil-Gonzales of Aurora, CO; brother-in-law, Jacob Gonzales of Aurora, CO; nieces, Heaven Vigil of Aurora, CO, Mylee Gonzales of Aurora, CO, and Lilianna Gonzales of Aurora, CO; grandmother, Frances Arellano of Rio Rancho, NM; grandfather, Reynaldo...

Felix Gonzales

Felix Gonzales

May 9, 2021

 

GONZALES - Felix, 73, Native New Mexican passed away on May 9, 2021. He is survived by his son, Estevan and wife Becca; daughter, Felicia Spicochi and husband John; sister Mabel Hendrickson and husband Ray; sister Angie Soto and husband Sam; sister-in-law Lillian Chavez and husband Orlando; sister-in-law Jimmie Gonzales; nephew Mark Martinez and wife Denise; many nieces, nephews,...

Alan Robert Sundvall

Alan Robert Sundvall

May 8, 2021

Alan Robert Sundvall entered eternal rest on May 8, 2021.

He was born to Victor and Violet Sundvall on November 19, 1945 in Milaca, MN. He graduated from Milaca High in 1963. He married Pamela Klofstad in 1965. They had three daughters, Kimberly, Lisa, and Amelia.

After high school, he followed his brother Dean to New Mexico and worked in...

Reed H. Lewis

Reed H. Lewis

May 7, 2021

Reed H. Lewis, age 87, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 2, 1933, to Jay F. and Betty H. Lewis.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jay Lewis.   Reed is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley C. Lewis of Rockport, TX; sons,...

Ruby Garcia

Ruby Garcia

May 6, 2021

Ruby Garcia, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born in Corrales, NM on June 6, 1933, to Briselda Gonzales and Inez Martinez. She loved being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many.  She enjoyed dancing to New Mexico music, arts and crafts, gardening, lending a helping hand to others.  She was a member of...

Richard Owen McMaster

Richard Owen McMaster

May 6, 2021

Richard Owen McMaster was born on May 13, 1938 in Hudson, Wisconsin.  Richard maintained strong ties with his childhood friends and family in the Twin Cities Minnesota area.  Richard was a dedicated, lifelong Green Bay Packers Fan.  Richard served in the United States Marine Corps and Navy. He attended Wisconsin State College of River Falls, University of Minnesota and completed...

Alonso Lujan

Alonso Lujan

May 4, 2021

 

Alonso Lujan was born June 5th, 1949. He was born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua Mexico. He came to the United States empty handed and soon founded the company Lujan and Sons Construction. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Helen. His daughter Dora and sons, Alonso, Frank, Luis and Gerald; 7 grandkids and 2 great grandkids. 

He...

Mary Faye Archuleta

Mary Faye Archuleta

May 3, 2021

Mary Faye was a life long resident of New Mexico residing in Clayton, NM, Albuquerque, NM  and eventually in Edgewood, NM where she lived for 27 years.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, she also loved hosting annual family reunions. It was very important to her that family knew each other and stayed in communication not just with...

Evangelina Gurule

Evangelina Gurule

May 1, 2021

Evangelina (Angie) Gurule     Angie, age 89, peacefully passed away May 1, 2021 after several months of declining health.  Angie was the oldest of nine children born January 26, 1932 in Placitas NM to Martin G Gurule and Maria Salazar Gurule. Angie was raised by her grandparents Nicolas and Eutimia Salazar Angie lived her life in the Placitas, Bernalillo,...

Katharine Bejnar

Katharine Bejnar

May 1, 2021

Katharine (Kitty) Chase Marble Bejnar, 97, of Socorro, NM, died on May 1, 2021 after a natural dying process, of breast cancer, at home surrounded by family.  

Kitty was born on May 31, 1923 to Adelaide Holme Maghee Marble (later Putnam) (1894-1993) and John Putnam Marble (1897-1955) in Worchester, MA. After graduating from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC,...

Kyla Brooke Holt

Kyla Brooke Holt

May 1, 2021

Kyla Brooke Holt lived her life as a free spirit.  She was her father’s baby girl and her mother’s best friend.  She fiercely loved and was adored by her brothers.  She stubbornly fought to overcome so many obstacles in her life – each leaving a unique mark on her beautiful soul. She chose to take strength from her own challenges and...

Mary C. Torres

Mary C. Torres

Apr 30, 2021

Mary C. Torres

If the quality of a person’s life is reflected by the love they gave, and the love they received, the life of Mary C. Torres shines as brightly as the stars that illuminate the heavens.

Mary was the mother of four children – Lawrence Torres Jr. (Dianna), Richard (Dickie) Torres, Randy Torres (Kay) and Arlene Torres-Warden –...

Glenn A. Johnson

Glenn A. Johnson

Apr 30, 2021

Glenn A. Johnson, age 70, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was born April 20, 1951 in Mobile Alabama to Louie M. and Bernita R. Johnson.  He was a graduate of West Mesa High School, Class of 1969.  Glenn proudly served in the United States Navy for four and half years.  He was a Vietnam War...

Mary V Kurkjian

Mary V Kurkjian

Apr 30, 2021

 

Mary V. Kurkjian age 66 of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Bedford, MA passed away peacefully April 30, 2021 after a long illness while holding the hand of her beloved husband of 31 years Stephen P. Hamm.

 

Mary was born at Ft. Monmouth, NJ in 1954, the fourth and last child of Alice W. (Anhalt) and George A. Kurkjian. ...