Steven L. Porter
Feb 11, 2024
Steven L. Porter, born on January 20, 1972, passed away on February 11, 2024. He was deeply cherished by his surviving family and friends including his mother, Janet Porter Carrejo, Step Father Billy Andy Carrejo, wife Bobbi L. Porter, brother Charles R. Porter (Brenda), and his three sons Jacob R. Porter (Kellie), Leon L. Porter, and Xavier Stewart.
Steven's presence will...
Howard Stewart Tessler
Feb 10, 2024
In loving memory of Howard Stewart Tessler
Howard was born to Meyer and Dinah (Dorman) Tessler on July 8, 1934, in Chicago, IL. Howard passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on February 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eunice McCahon.
Howard was married to, JoAnn...
David William Tolleson
Feb 10, 2024
David W. Tolleson, age 68, passed away February 10, 2024, from health problems. He was born June 1, 1955, to his parents, Mary Ann Williams and Willy Winston Tolleson in Albuquerque, NM.
He enjoyed being outside, leveling fields mountains, train rides, and mechanic work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Mary Ann Breland and father, Willy W. Tolleson.
He is...
Jeffrey Dwayne Garcia
Feb 10, 2024
Jeffrey Dwayne Garcia, age 63, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born March 16, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to James Garcia and Viola Archuleta Garcia. He was a graduate of West Mesa High School, Class of 1978. He attended the University of New Mexico, where he studied Music. He was...
Margaret V. Garcia
Feb 10, 2024
Margaret V. Garcia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 15,1928 in Ponderosa, New Mexico to Nestor Montoya and Carlota Maestas.
Margaret led a fulfilling career in retail as a dedicated saleslady. Beyond her career accomplishments, Margaret's true passions lay within her family and faith....
Verna Marie Zapp
Feb 9, 2024
Verna M. Zapp, age 69, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born November 12, 1954, to Arthur and Helen Yetto, in Cohoes, New York. She had a wealth of stories about growing up on Front Street along the banks of the Mohawk River. She was a graduate of Cohoes High School, Class of...
Sharon Woods
Feb 8, 2024
Sharon Codette Ray (Moore, Roberts, Woods) passed away February 8, 2024. Predeceased by her parents; Carrol and Lenore Ray, sister Betty, 4 brothers; Jimmy, Glen, Don and Randy, and son John T Moore. Sharon was the last of the 6 siblings to walk on this earth.
Sharon was born in Denver, CO on April 13, 1947. She married Raymond Moore+ and...
Regan Marita Boles
Feb 8, 2024
Regan Marita Boles born April 25, 1945, passed February 8, 2024
Mrs. Boles was born in Kettering England with parents Charles Donald and Irene Rose Reeves.
She married Howard Douglas Boles, who passed in 2008, and had three children Lisa, James and Robin.
Regan raised 3 children with love and worked outside the home in various jobs including school cafeterias and retail...
Don C. Baker
Feb 7, 2024
Don Baker passed away at home on Feb. 7, 2024, at age 68. Don was born on July 11, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Major Donald A. Baker and Mary Ann (Sheets) Baker. He was the youngest of their four sons. Don’s father was a WWII aviator who was stationed in Hawaii after his service in the Korean War. While the family...
Mickey Scott
Feb 7, 2024
Ola Maxine Scott, "Mickey," was born January 6, 1931, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Vida Little. Mickey played basketball in high school and was always proud of her grades and spelling ability. Mickey worked as a "Soda Jerk" in the local drug store, and at 16, she met her future husband, Leonard T. Scott. They were smitten with each...
Marjorie V. Arellano
Feb 6, 2024
Marjorie V. Arellano left this world on Feb 6, at age 97, surrounded by family. Margie was born on March 13, 1926, in Dawson, NM, to Jose Inocencio (Sandy) and Romancita (Romey) Valdez. Sandy and Romey settled in the “Wild West” town of Cimmaron, where Sandy became foreman of the WS Ranch. Growing up, Margie preferred hanging out in the corral...
Sharon Lee Gray
Feb 5, 2024
Sharon was born July 29, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Lorraine and Lloyd Banks (both deceased). As a small child, Sharon battled Scarlett Fever and survived--representing the same resilience and fighter spirit that she carried throughout the entirety of her life. If you knew Sharon, you knew she was one tough cookie! She was also very kind hearted and a...
Donna Yolanda Garnand
Feb 4, 2024
Donna Garnand, born December 13, 1966 to Anita and William Alexander Garnand, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 57. Donna was one of six siblings. Donna’s deepest aspirations led her to pursue a career in criminal justice, becoming a probation and parole officer known for achieving the lowest recidivism rate in the state of New Mexico....
Saúl Antonio Villasmil
Feb 4, 2024
Saúl Antonio Villasmil, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Caracas, Venezuela on March 24, 1984, Saúl's life was filled with compassion, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Saúl dedicated himself to his professional career as an Assistant IT Manager for a Virtual Receptionist an impressive 20...
Sanford Abrams
Feb 3, 2024
Sanford ‘Sandy’ Abrams, age 88, died peacefully February 3, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
During his lifetime he lived in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA; Brooklyn, NY; and Princeton, NJ. He was a bibliophile and a generous soul who was passionate about ending social injustice. Donations in his memory...
Jessica Teresa Ramirez
Feb 3, 2024
Jessica Teresa Ramirez, age 32, passed away February 3, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 25, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM to Juventino and Julia (Montiel) Hernandez.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Interment to follow at 12:00 PM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Daniels Family Funeral...
Dominic Steve Herrera
Feb 2, 2024
Dominic went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024. His family is deeply saddened by this unimaginable loss. Dominic was born on February 4, 1977, in Cuba New Mexico.
He leaves behind his beautiful children, Nohelani, Alicia, and Estevan, and two grandchildren Kai and Kalani. His father Steve Herrera whom he always called his best friend, his mother Darlene...
Diane King- Straub
Feb 2, 2024
Diane King- Straub, 63, of Rio Rancho, NM has sadly passed away on February 2, 2024. Born in Albuquerque, NM on April 15, 1960, to parents Phillip and Anna King, Diane grew up in Albuquerque, attending Del Norte High School and being a graduate of the 1978 class. On September 28, 1999, Diane married Charles E. Straub and has been...
Magdalena Strickland
Feb 1, 2024
Early Feb 1, 2024 Mrs. Magdalena Martinez Strickland took her last breath. Lovingly nicknamed Maggie, she was born Oct 19, 1935 in Brownsville TX to Esperanza Gutierrez and Leo Martinez.
She is preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Amos Strickland.
Survived by her descendants, Jose Lara, son, Amos Lee Strickland, son, Darryl Lee Strickland, son, MagdaLena Strickland, daughter and...
Mildred L. High
Jan 31, 2024
Mildred (Millie) High, resident of Albuquerque since 1946, has gone to be with the Lord on January 31, 2024. She and her twin sister, Margaret were born in 1928 to Jim B. and Thelma Moutray in La Mesa, New Mexico. They moved to a farm in Seven Rivers in 1930, which is located between Carlsbad and Artesia, New Mexico.
She and...
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