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.
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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...
Robert Celedon Garcia
Jan 30, 2024
Robert Celedon Garcia, passed away on January 30, 2024. Robert was born July 24, 1965 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ramona “Mona” Herrera and Robert R. Garcia. He was preceded in death by his mother Ramona “Mona” Herrera and his brother Julian J. Garcia. He is survived by his sisters Angela M. Apodaca (Don) and Donna L. Velazquez (Christian); niece...
Janette Louise Valeno
Jan 29, 2024
Janette Louise Valeno “Jan” left our world on January 29, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer. She was 68 years old. Janette was a graduate of Widener Memorial College in Philadelphia in 1975. Jemez Pueblo was her beloved home the last 20 years. She loved the stark beauty of the dry highlands and the expanding...
Robert Adams Frechette
Jan 29, 2024
Robert Adams Frechette, age 72, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born March 11, 1951 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to Willie Robert Frechette and Mary Della Adams Frechette. He graduated Barnstable High School, Class of 1969. He married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Wright in Hyannis, Massachusetts May 14, 1977. Robert was employed by...
Patricia Ann Medrano
Jan 28, 2024
Patricia Ann Medrano, affectionately known as Trish, passed away on January 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on September 19, 1962, Trish lived a life filled with compassion and a zest for living that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Trish grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from West Mesa...
Melvin Jerome Cole
Jan 28, 2024
Melvin Jerome Cole, 80, of Socorro, New Mexico passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 28, 2024. Melvin was born March 28, 1943 to Pat Cole and Estefana Gomez Cole in Magdalena, New Mexico. Melvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and veteran of the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged...
Paul Everett Allen
Jan 26, 2024
Paul Everett Allen was born on May 4, 1947 in Pittsfield, IL to Everett & Eloise (Sanderson) Allen. He grew up on his family farm in Illinois with one older sister Peggy (Allen) Carsey. Paul attended college at Freed-Hardeman Christian College in Tennessee and then Oklahoma Christian College. After graduating in 1969, he moved to Albuquerque, NM where he resided...
Jeannette Chavez
Jan 26, 2024
Jeannette K. Chavez passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents, George Park and Vera Park, and her brother, Harry Park. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Chavez; her children, Christopher Chavez and his wife, Tara, Maria Chavez, and Daniel...
Sheilah Elizabeth Daniel
Jan 25, 2024
Sheilah Elizabeth Daniel
September 18, 1931 - January 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Sheilah E. Daniel announces her passing. She died peacefully on January 25, 2024 at 92 years of age. Sheilah will be forever remembered by her loving husband - Charles, four children (Mary, Sharon, John and Paula), five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her brother Derek,...
Tara A. Velasquez
Jan 25, 2024
Tara A. Velasquez, age 51, passed away January 25, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born March 12, 1972 in Bakersfield, CA to her parents, Juan Velasquez and Margarita Jaramillo.
She attended and graduated from Albuquerque High School then went to Parks Beauty College.
She was preceded in death her brother, Juan J. Velasquez; grandmother, Victoria Perez; grandfather, Lucas Jaramillo; three aunts...
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