Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Wayne Michael “Mike” Brown passed away March 11, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was born in Maryland on February 22, 1949, to Emily and Harry Brown.  Mike enlisted in the US Air Force, where he completed two tours of duty in Viet Nam.  After an honorable discharge, Mike struggled with sobriety, but with the help of his late...

Mar 10, 2022

David (“Cookie” “Doggie”) Herrera passed away March 10, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 22, 1964, to Filbert Herrera and Esther Vigil in Tooele, UT.

He was preceded in death by his father, Filbert Herrera; his two brothers, Filbert Herrera and Everett Tafoya; his grandparents, Juan and Teodora; his grandma Emma; his grandfather, Adonise; and his nephew, Leon...

Mar 9, 2022

Lourdes “Lulu” Gianan, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2022.

Lulu is predeceased by her parents, six sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her brother, Alejandro Gianan Jr., and several nephews and nieces.

Lulu devoted her whole life to her family. She was very hardworking and generous to her family that she even left...

Mar 9, 2022

Darla Jean Ross was 74 years old when she passed away on March 9, 2022, due to cancer. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Mountainair, New Mexico, and was the daughter of Lucille Gurnsey and Donald DeVaney. She was an amazing woman, mother, and friend to many people in both her personal family life, as well as work...

Mar 8, 2022

Shall one by one be gathered to thy side,

By those who in turn shall follow them.

So live, that when thy summons comes to join the innumerable caravan,

Which moves to that mysterious realm,

Where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death,

Thou go not like the quarry-slave at night,

Scourged to his dungeon,

But,...

Mar 8, 2022

Kelli Hermanns returned to her heavenly father on March 8, 2022 surrounded by her incredibly loving husband Phil Hermanns, who never left her side, and her children who flew from all over the country to be with her.

She was born in Oakland, California on May 7, 1964 to Leonard and Frances (Smith) Stephens. She attended St. Jarlath elementary, Bishop...

Mar 8, 2022

Stephen Christopher Apodaca, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, went home to his Father on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and was 41 years old. 

He graduated from Las Cruces High School and later graduated from New Mexico State University. Stephen loved music and history and frequently illuminated his listeners on both topics. He was...

Mar 8, 2022

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Ernest Garcia passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Albuquerque New Mexico at the age of 84.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Ignacia Garcia, Brothers David Garcia and Thomas Garcia, and sister Alvita Chavez, and son Victor Garcia.

He is survived by his wife, Carmelita Garcia,...

Mar 7, 2022

Barbara “Mema” J. Adkins passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, NM on March 7, 2022 at the age of 63.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Daryl Adkins in Rio Rancho, NM; her daughters, Misty Cordes, Bernadette Doubrava, Michelle Vigil of Rio Rancho, NM and Jeannine St. Pierre of Polk, OH; step daughter, Sarah...

Mar 7, 2022

Nugget Vaughn Landin passed away on March 7, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 45.

Nugget is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Suzanne Landin of Albuquerque, NM; children, Broderick, McKenzie, and Ellie-Jean Landin of Albuquerque, NM; mother, Elizabeth Griego of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Alfredo Landin and Fernando Griego of Albuquerque, NM; sister Veronica Landin of...

Mar 7, 2022

Hugh Leonard Seifert passed away on March 7, 2022 in Bernalillo, NM at the age of 85.

Hugh is survived by his daughter, Patricia Latter (John) of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Paul Seifert (Donna) of Benton, AR; sisters, Emma Davis of Lewisville, TX, Anna Harris of Gilbert, AZ, and Martha McAlister (Robert) of Hot Springs, AR; grandchild, Christopher M. Latter...

Mar 6, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Larry Everett McFadden, age 83, passed away March 5, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was born January 5, 1939 to Virgil Leon McFadden and Ida Mae (Hardman) McFadden, in Portland, Indiana.  He received his GED while serving in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1962.  He ended his service with an honor discharge as Petty Officer 3rd...

Mar 4, 2022

Betty was born in Alfred, NY and grew up with her parents, brother, and sister. After graduation, she finished Secretarial school in Rochester, NY. She moved to Boca Raton FL, where she worked for the Army Air Corps, and she met her husband, Bob. They were married in 1945 and spent 60 years together. Betty received her AA degree from...

Mar 4, 2022

Surrounded by her loving family, Judith Diane McMullan of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully in the early dawn on March 4, 2022. A monumental figure, Jude, Judy, or Judith was born in 1950 to the parents of James and Mary McMullan, as the first of eleven children. She lived an unapologetically bold and courageous life throughout her seventy-one years filled...

Mar 3, 2022

Lori Jo (Otis) Spurgeon passed away after battling cancer for the 3rd time on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. 

Lori was born to Fran (Fisher) and Charles Otis on March 12th, 1966, in Herington, Kansas.

Lori grew up in Herington Kansas and graduated as Salutatorian from Herington High School in 1984 where she played tennis and basketball all four years. Lori...

Mar 2, 2022

Paul Frederick Hackmann, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Orange, CA. The son of Eduard and Emma Hackmann.

A viewing will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 11:00-12:00pm with a service to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Mar 1, 2022

Garcia-Julie Garcia, age 90, passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2022.  She very much loved her family and church. 

She is survived by four sons, Julian Cordova, Jerry Cordova, Fredrick Cordova and his wife, Fay, and David Garcia; and three daughters Ruth Ann Rankin and husband, David, and Valerie Bumphrey and husband, Bill, and Evelyn Lopez (deceased); and 15...

Feb 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022

Kay Marie Linde Grotbeck passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 28, 2022, having dedicated her life to government and community service, social justice, racial and gender equality, freedom of choice, environmental conservation, family, friendships, love and compassion for every living being. 

Kay was born to Woodrow Peterson and Dorothy Danies in Rush City, MN, on October 22,...