Obituaries

Kenneth "Ken" Francis Scheffe

Kenneth "Ken" Francis Scheffe

Feb 22, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Francis Scheffe passed away on February 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 64.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Linda Oyer Scheffe of Corrales, NM; son, Shawn Oyer (Kristin) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Xela Oyer (Kamil Javon) of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Calvin Scheffe (Kathleen Jensen) of Pottstown, PA, and Darwin (Liz Scheffe)...

Vinetta Josephine Brazil

Vinetta Josephine Brazil

Feb 22, 2021

Vinetta Josephine Brazil

April 24, 1939 to February 22, 2021

 

Vinetta “Vinnie” Brazil passed away on February 22, 2021, at the age of 81, after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by family until the end.

 

Vinnie was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, to Vincent and Dorothy Albrycht.  She is survived by her four children:  Michael Schraeder (Roseann)...

Craig Alan Curtis

Craig Alan Curtis

Feb 20, 2021

Craig Alan Curtis, 60, of Rio Rancho, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at home.  He was born on July 28, 1960 to Carl and Loretta (Midge) Curtis. He spent his early years in Albuquerque attending school and ventured out to Kansas City, Dallas and Santa Fe before settling near his family in Placitas, NM.

Craig enjoyed a variety of...

John Isaac Fields

John Isaac Fields

Feb 19, 2021

John Isaac Fields, 46, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in Fort Hood, Texas on March 17, 1974, he was the son of Johnny and Anita Fields. Most of his early life was spent in El Paso, Texas where he graduated from Parkland High school. He played varsity football and was a member of the...

Robert James Avila

Robert James Avila

Feb 19, 2021

Avila, Robert James Robert James Avila (Bob) came to be on a cool day in Taos, NM on April 13, 1951 and Bob passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque on February 19, 2021.   Bob’s Dad, Pete Avila, passed when Bob was 14 years of age. For the next four years, Bob experienced life in a manner that suggested a turnaround...

Harold L Gurule

Harold L Gurule

Feb 18, 2021

Harold L Gurule of Rio Rancho NM, passed away peacefully at home on February 18th 2021. He was born December 8th 1934 in Alameda, N.M. His wife Viola Gurule precedes him in death. Parents Elias and Cirila Gurule, brothers Arthur and Elias Jr Gurule and sister Anabelle Garcia...He is survived by his children, Arthur Gurule, Donna Raimondi and Donald (Cathleen)...

Jack Ernest Thomas

Jack Ernest Thomas

Feb 17, 2021

Jack Ernest Thomas slipped peacefully from his physical life on February 17, 2021.  He began his journey in Dayton, Ohio on October 26, 1942.  Throughout his 78 years traversing this life he wore many titles proudly:  His Mother’s Son, Electric Company Lineman, Union Man (IBEW & UWUA), Golfer, Motorcyclist, Sandoval County Commissioner, Golfer, Rio Rancho City Councilor, State Representative, Golfer,...

Manuel Estrada

Manuel Estrada

Feb 17, 2021

Manuel “Guero” Estrada passed away on February 17, 2021 in Cuba, New Mexico at the age of 72.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Mabel Diaz of Cuba, New Mexico; daughters, Clara Allred of Tucson, Arizona, Manuela Chacon of Cuba, New Mexico, Meline Diaz of Torrington, Connecticut, Melissa and Antonio Crespin of Cuba, New Mexico; son, Manuel and wife, Marisa Diaz...

Viola Nora Farfan

Viola Nora Farfan

Feb 17, 2021

Viola Nora Farfan, age 79, passed away Wednesday, February 17th. Viola was born in Corrales, as the youngest of 12 siblings. She married Clifford Farfan, of Bernalillo, and they were married for 58 years, creating a beautiful family. She raised her family and maintained a residence on the same road she was born on. Viola enjoyed traveling and fishing with...

Mary Dufour

Mary Dufour

Feb 17, 2021

Mary Dufour passed away on February 17, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 89.  Mary was born on July 9, 1931 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, to George and Margaret Gallo.  She attended Moshannon Mirror High School in Madera, Pennsylvania.  She married Jules Dufour on September 18, 1947, in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, and were married for 63 beautiful years.

 

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Luis Diaz Albor

Luis Diaz Albor

Feb 17, 2021

Luis Diaz Albor

Agosto 14, 1934 – Febrero 07,2021

 

Luis Diaz Albor, 86 años, en la Ciudad de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, murió en el Hospital Ross Presbiteriano el día 7 de febrero del 2021 a las 12:45 am, debido a un ataque cardiaco. Luis nació en Huacao Michoacán, México, el 14 de agosto de 1934, hijo de María Socorro...

Ida Ferran

Ida Ferran

Feb 15, 2021

Ida Ferran or “Idabelle” as she was named by her parents Earnest Joseph Ferran and Elena Josephine Valdez Ferran on October 5th, 1936. Ida passed away February 15th, 2021 of natural causes. 

 

Mom loved to read and lifelong learning. At the end of her life, she amassed a several hundred book private library. Her postal worker became frustrated by...

Louis Edmond Raish

Louis Edmond Raish

Feb 13, 2021

Louis Edmond Raish was born 11/1/1924 and died 02/13/2021, at the age of 96.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jane Raish, who passed away 10/16/ 2018, at the age of 91. 

He is survived by his 4 children, Steve and wife Nancy Raish, Cindy Langlois, Gary and wife Cathy Raish, and Sue and husband Rich Sena; 8 grandchildren...

Beverly A. Mathis

Beverly A. Mathis

Feb 12, 2021

Beverly A. Mathis went home to the Lord on February 12, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Iva Beavers and her father, Olen Beavers.  She is survived by her son, Paul Mathis (Lynn), daughter, Pamela Mathis, and grandson, Hayden Mathis.

Beverly was a loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother who cherished time spent with her children.  She...

Stephen Lance Wilkins

Stephen Lance Wilkins

Feb 12, 2021

Stephen Lance Wilkins 77, of Albuquerque passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital. Services are scheduled for 11:00A.M. Thursday, February 18th at Sagebrush Church NE location, 7500 Montgomery Blvd Albuquerque, NM. 87109, with Pastors Vince Carrillo officiating. Due to restrictions the burial will be limited to the immediate family at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

James "Jimmy" Aaron Spring

James "Jimmy" Aaron Spring

Feb 12, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of James Aaron Spring, 36, better known as Jimmy or “Bo” to his close family and friends. Jimmy passed away suddenly on February 12th, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.   Jimmy was born September 21st, 1984 in Logan, Utah to Ken and Debbie Spring. He graduated from Franklin County High in Preston, ID in 2003. In...