Obituaries

Jul 6, 2022

Kay M. Green passed away on July 6, 2022 in Socorro, NM at the age of 80.  She was born on March 24, 1942 in Carnegie, OK to her parents, Marin and Cleola Green.

Kay was the oldest of six children and was raised in Lawton, OK where she attended high school and Cameron College.  She graduated from Oklahoma Women’s...

Jul 6, 2022

Narcisco “Nars” B. Baca Jr., age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 19, 1943 to Narciso Baca Sr. and Rachael Candelaria in Grants, NM.   He married his wife, the former Marie (Toni) Mazon, August 22, 1964 in Gallup, NM.   Nars was preceded by: his wife of 54 years, Toni Baca;...

Jul 4, 2022

Jeremiah Jon Pointsathim, age 35, passed away July 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.   A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.   Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188    

Jul 3, 2022

Jerid Lee Trujillo, 34, of Socorro, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Jerid was born November 23, 1987, in Socorro to Rachel Trujillo and was a life-long resident of Socorro.

He is survived by his children Jace Trujillo, Zionn Trujillo, and Xavier Trujillo; his aunt, Roberta Padilla y Trujillo; his brother, Zackary (Aubrea) Martin; his sister, Mary...

Jul 3, 2022

Anna Marie Ramirez, age 64, of Corrales, NM passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 with her daughter by her side.   She graduated from Valley High School where she was a Vikette. She loved spending time with family and friends and really enjoyed bowling, playing pool and trips to the casino. Anna Marie was a loving mother and loved helping...

Jul 2, 2022

John V. Boretsky passed away on July 2, 2022 at home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Susan Boretsky; his son, Peter Boretsky; brother in law, Travis Scott; and his brother Stephen Boretsky of Florida. He was proceeded in passing by his daughter, Sarah Jill Boretsky Wallace of Lubbock, Texas in 2020.

He worked for many years with...

Jul 2, 2022

Dolores Goethlich Carlson passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Dolores was born April 6, 1930 to parents Mr. and Mrs George Goethlich in Ashland, Wisconsin. She married Charles (Chuck) Carlson June 6, 1953. Chuck and Dee did not have children. Dee worked as an administrative assistant at Sandia Laboratories for many years. Chuck worked at Sandia...

Jun 30, 2022

Scott Eric Sorenson passed away on June 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 70.

Scott is survived by his daughters, Alisha Dawn Sorenson, Pamela Crystal Sorenson, and Samantha Grace Sorenson; son-in-law, Christopher James King (married to Alisha); and his beloved cat, Meemers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace Ione Brown, and Karl David...

Jun 30, 2022

Gwenlyn “Sue” Symons - Aunt Sue was born on January 31, 1932 in Swayzee, Indiana. She passed away in Albuquerque on June 30, 2022 and was extremely proud of being 90 years old! Sue moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1948 and was in the first graduating class of Highland High School. She went on to work for Mountain...

Jun 29, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Cortez was received into the arms of Jesus Christ, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59, on June 29, 2022 with her family by her side.

Sandra is survived by her beloved husband of 31 ½ years, Hector Cortez of Corrales, NM; sons, Diego Cortez, Marcos Cortez, and Ivan Cortez (Ancelma) of Corrales,...

Jun 29, 2022

Jun 29, 2022

Thomas Lee Fisher passed away Wednesday, June, 29, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was 88 years of age.  He was born January, 23, 1934 in Portales, New Mexico, to Willie Perl Fisher and Emma Evelyn Fisher (Edwards), who preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  He is survived by...

Jun 27, 2022

New Mexico sadly lost an esteemed community leader and Chicano activist on June 27, 2022. Dr. Jose Armas dedicated his life to community activism and reform. He was a leader in the 1969 landmark case Serna v Portales, the legal precedent for bilingual education programs in place today. Dr. Armas founded De Colores, one of the first Chicano publishing houses...

Jun 26, 2022

Carolyn Lee Kidd passed away on June 26, 2022 peacefully in her home with family watching over her. Carolyn would say that she lived a blessed life with devoted friends and family. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina. Her family relocated to Wellington, Kansas where she spent her childhood years. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and began her...

Jun 25, 2022

Alvin “Al” C. Tull, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 2, 1945 to Andrew and Bonnie Tull in Albuquerque, NM.   He graduated from Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, NM in 1963. He went on to attend the University of Seattle from 1967 to 1969 and the University of New Mexico...

Jun 25, 2022

Dustin Cunningham passed away on June 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 47.

Dustin is survived by his wife, Nadine Cunningham; and children, Valen Cunningham and Emma Cunningham. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thea Lynch; brother, Ryan Cunningham; grandmother, Hope Lynch; and grandfather, John Lynch.

Dustin was born on October 5, 1974, in Albuquerque,...

Jun 24, 2022

Samuel James Sanchez

Age 63, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 4, 1959, to Emiliano and Sarah Sanchez.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Emiliano Sanchez and his brother, Alex Sanchez.

 

Samuel is survived by wife, Anna Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; his mother, Sarah Sanchez; his sons, Gabriel...

Jun 23, 2022

Henry Ora Hoggatt Jr. passed from this life on June 23, 2022 following a brief but difficult encounter with cancer. He will be missed my many.

 

He is survived by his three children, Bill Hoggatt (Karen) of Albuquerque, and grandchildren Olivia and Aidan, Tim Hoggatt (Kimberly) of Georgetown Texas, and grandchildren Michaela,  Sean, and Will, and Becky Hoggatt-Dandade (Tushar)...

Jun 22, 2022

Frances Mary Arellano passed away June 22, 2022 in Bosque Farms, NM at the age of 93. Frances was born to Amadeo Martinez and Margarita Herrera on September 4, 1928, in Chamisal, New Mexico.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; Amadeo Martinez, Margarita Herrera; sister(s), Soleme Cordova, Julia Leyba, Flora Gonzalez, Mariquita Ortega; brother, Victoranio Martinez; spouse,...

Jun 22, 2022

Ann Marie was born on November 19th, 1964 in Spokane Washington to parents Nadine and Jerry Allen. Being a child of an Air Force family she moved 8 time living in Spokane WA, Dayton OH, Chelmsford, MA, Montgomery, AL, Washington, D.C, Albuquerque, and Redlands, CA and back to ABQ. She enjoyed ice skating, ballet, piano, Girl Scouts, and art. She...