Obituaries

Apr 2, 2019

Joan Alexandra Bence passed away on April 2, 2019 at age 94. She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie L. Bence in 1991, and by her son Steven D. Penner in 2010. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Marie Barnard and son-in-law Ralston Barnard, grandchildren Christopher L. Barnard and John R. Barnard II, great grandchildren Alexandra, Jacob,...

Apr 1, 2019

Andrew Vincent Brads, Jr

Passed away peacefully in his home April 1, 2019 at the age of 84.  

He proudly served in the USAF for 20 years and also served 20 years with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department. 

He was preceded in death by his son Jaime. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha, daughter Lydia...

Apr 1, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

Vickie Lynn McConnell, 60, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 31st. She was born on July 29th, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to the late Ed and Marilyn McConnell. Vickie graduated from Del Norte High School in 1976 and married Rick Peterson in 1984. Vickie worked in healthcare for 20 years, and later in life she graduated from DeWolfe’s...

Mar 29, 2019

Carol Strong, known to her family and friends as “Tooter”, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019. Carol was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She fought a valiant battle against rheumatoid arthritis for many years, yet always wore a smile and loved being with her family above all else. Her...

Mar 29, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

LCDR George P. Stone ret, born Nov. 24 1933 in Delhart, Tx. passed away March 28 2019 in his home.  

        Called “JP” by family and friends until high school and college when he got the nick name Jeep which he was known by all then on. Jeep graduated from NM Western University on an athletic scholarship in 1955....

Mar 28, 2019

Ellie Baldonado Gomez, Age 83, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was born in Calamba, Laguna Philippines, on February 18, 1936, to Marcelo Baldonado Sr. and Zenaida Gebana Baldonado. Ellie adored her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed playing bingo, word search and TFC.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Romulo Gomez; and...

Mar 28, 2019

Mar 27, 2019

Federico “Fred” Casaus, age 78, passed away March 27, 2019. Born in Cuba, NM to Teodoro and Eva Casaus he was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. He was presided in death by his Parents, Sister Adelita, Eloyda Sliger, Cecilia Oselio, Elva Olivas, Nina Chavez and brother Virginio Casaus, his partner Merlinda Perea, and son Jerry. He is survived by his...

Mar 26, 2019

Mary L. McCachren passed away from earth to heaven on March 26, 2019. She was born in central Illinois at Carlock. Mary is survived by three brothers, James, Roger, and Ted and families. She was preceded in death by first husband, Robert K. Young and her beloved son, David E. Young. The love of her life Robert J. McCachren passed...

Mar 26, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Shirley Dee Stuart of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to be with Jesus on March 25, 2019 at the age of eighty-five.  She was born in San Antonio, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Myron Stuart, her parents, Lonzo Dewitt Hall and Lela Clara Hall; sisters Mildred Drews, Hazel Hendricks and Muriel Smith.  She is survived...

Mar 25, 2019

Marjorie "Cook" Holter , Age 78, entered into rest Monday, March 25, 2019. She was born in Belle Center, OH on March 22, 1941, to the late Siegle and Emma "Sally" McCormick. Marjorie graduated from McGuffy High School in 1959. She loved shopping, collecting dolls and wind chimes. Marjorie had a passion for decorating and flower arranging.

She was preceded...

Mar 25, 2019

Chamberlain, William Moore 

Age 88, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. William is survived by his  children, Richard Chamberlain and wife Sharon,  Patricia Jimenez and husband Daniel, and Debra Knutson; and his thirteen grandchildren. Service will be held ay 11:00 am on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11750 San Victorio Ave NE, Albuquerque. 

Mar 25, 2019

Robert “Bob” Reymon Yoder, age 81, of Rio Rancho went home to our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2019. His family was able share close and loving time with Bob during his final days. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Mary Jo, daughters Robin Kawamoto (Ken) and Deb Collins (Bill), and granddaughters Alli Collins (Fiancé...

Mar 25, 2019

Rafael "Ralph" Tapia was born September 17, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by family. Rafael worked for PNM for 25 years and loved theater, music and the arts. He courageously battled Parkinson's disease for 14 years and never saw it as a setback, but an opportunity. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 24, 2019

Mary C. Montoya was called to heaven on March 24th, 2019. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico and raised in Momax Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Sabas L. and Trinidad Cornejo. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Samuel M. Montoya.  She is survived by her brother Tommy Cornejo and sister Lupe Gonzales and nine children: Dolores Montoya...

Mar 24, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

On March 24, 2019, the Martin family lost their beloved father, grandfather, and husband Miles (Sam) Martin.  A retired Navy and Vietnam War Veteran, and a retired New Mexico Corrections worker, he dedicated his life to his family and the service of others.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia MacDowell; father, Benjamin Martin; In-laws, Dilman and Ellen Lyon; brother,...