Obituaries
Luis Eddie Arvizu Jr
Jun 9, 2024
Luis Eddie Arvizu Jr. July 30, 1957 ~ June 9, 2024Luis Eddie Arvizu Jr. was born on July 30, 1957, in Winslow, AZ to Luis Arvizu Sr. and Erlinda Juarez Arvizu. At the age of four, his family relocated to San Fernando Valley, California, where Luis received his K-12 education. After graduating from high school in 1975, he embarked on...
Bessie Trujillo Masten
Jun 8, 2024
Bessie Trujillo Masten 76 died on Saturday June 8, 2024 in Arlington, TX. She passed peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Torreon, NM to parents Montoya Trujillo & Alice Willeto Trujillo of whom have preceded her in death. She attended college in Oakland, CA where she met her first husband...
Leslie Wall
Jun 7, 2024
Leslie Wall passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 66. She was born January 27, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Francis and Jean Wall. She attended Valley High School in Albuquerque and earned degrees in Business Administration and Microbiology from the University of New Mexico. In the years that followed...
Jamie F. Sears
Jun 7, 2024
Jamie F. Sears, beloved mother and friend, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 64 after a brave battle with lung cancer in Albuquerque. Born on April 17, 1960, in Hartford, Connecticut, Jamie touched the lives of many with her kindness, energy, and playful spirit. Jamie is survived by her loving son, Zachary Sears. She was preceded...
LeRoy Gilbert Bazan
Jun 6, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved LeRoy. He was surrounded by his family as they joked and told funny stories about him. He closed his eyes, smiled, shed a tear and left us for a better place. LeRoy was a diehard Celtics and Cowboys fan. He died the night his Celtics played their first...
Richard Ruben Chavez Jr.
Jun 4, 2024
In Loving Memory ofRicardo Chavez Jr.January 23, 1970 - June 4, 2024Your presence we missYour memories we treasureLoving you alwaysForgetting you neverRicardo passed away Tuesday June 4, 2024 in Bernalillo NM at the age of 54. He was bornto Richard and Diana Chavez. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Chavez andhis grandson Jonah Lacour. Paternal Grandparents Rupe...
Mark W. Cooperrider
Jun 3, 2024
Mark W. Cooperrider 1950-2024
Long-time resident of Golden Colorado (Coal Creek Canyon), Mark Cooperrider exhaled his last difficult breath on June 3, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. What he would want you to know: if you smoke cigarettes, stop.
Mark grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan during the tumultuous 1960s and graduated from the University of Michigan. Events of the time forged a lifelong...
Virgil "Buddy" Whitlock
May 30, 2024
Virgil “Buddy” Whitlock, age 74, died peacefully at home in Albuquerque on May 30, 2024, with his wife, Sue, at his side. He fought COPD valiantly for more than two years.He is survived by his wife, his son, Brandon (Deanne) Whitlock, and his daughter, Courtney (Matt) Burns. He was a loving stepfather to Erin (Chuck) O’Donnell, Sara DeVore and Laina...
Santiago Miguel Martinez
May 30, 2024
Santiago Miguel Martinez left this world far too soon on May 30, 2024, at the age of 46.
Born on October 21, 1977, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Santiago’s caring and helpful nature made him a cherished son, grandson, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
Santiago was known to help both family and friends whenever in need. He was a proud father and...
Eric Jay Ostrom
May 26, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Eric Jay Ostrom, who peacefully departed the world on the evening May 26, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Eric's legacy is one of unwavering generosity, kindness, and a profound passion for music that touched the lives of all who knew him. His presence exuded a zest for life that inspired those around him,...
Pamela Wingard
May 26, 2024
On May 26th, 2024, Pamela passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela faced many obstacles throughout her life and regardless of what stood in her way, she was able to overcome and become a better and more caring person. "Be the Change You Want to See in the World", was the motto she often shared with friends; this...
Aurora Macias
May 26, 2024
**Obituario de Aurora Macías**Aurora Macías, una querida hermana, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tía, falleciópacíficamente el 26 de mayo de 2024, a la edad de 91 años. Nacida el 12 de diciembrede 1932, la vida de Aurora fue un testimonio de fe, amor, y devoción.A Aurora le sobreviven su hermano, Rodolfo Macías, y sus hijos, Teresa Simental, IrmaMéndez (Oscar), Cruz Torres...
Mary R. Armijo
May 25, 2024
Mary R. Armijo passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024 at the age of 76. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, graduated from Albuquerque High School, and had a long career at Sandia National Laboratories as an administrative professional. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Sandoval, mother, Esther J. Sandoval, and sister-in-law Maria Sandoval. She...
Geneva Marie Hernandez
May 22, 2024
In loving memory of Geneva Marie HernandezSunrise October 15, 1971Sunset May 22, 2024Geneva Hernandez, a source of love, compassion, and unwavering strength left us onMay 22, 2024. Geneva was born on October 15, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM. Shegraduated from Albuquerque High School and ventured out to other cities and statesafter. She later returned to Albuquerque where she planted her roots...
Robert A. Brutyn
May 22, 2024
Robert A. Brutyn passed away on May 22, 2024 at the age of 68. “Bob” was the cherished husband of Debra (Lynn Anderson), and the son of Joann and the late Robert Brutyn.
Bob was born in Detroit on October 3, 1955 and raised in Michigan, graduating from Stevenson High School in 1973. He attended the University of Michigan, where...
Kenneth Marshall Yaw
May 21, 2024
Kenneth Marshall Yaw – Ken, 70, died May 21,2024, at Sandoval Regional Hospital. He was born August 23, 1953 in Ruislip, England, the son of Robert and Margaret Yaw.Ken graduated from the University of Chicago Medical School. He was a flight surgeon in the U.S. Airforce and an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Raymond G, Murphy VA Medical Center. He...
Veronica Wheeler
May 18, 2024
In loving memory of Veronica Rae Wheeler, who took her final breath on May 18, 2024 at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones.Preceded in death by John Boone, Cheri Boone, Tommy Smith, and Trace Alexander. Survived by her Daughter’s Theresa Smith, Cheri Wheeler, Sister’s Donna McDade, and Patty Thompson. Her five nieces, Mandy McDade, Brandy Cline, Lacey McDade,...
Frances Miera
May 18, 2024
After a tough and courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Frances M. Miera who left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.
Frances was born December 28th, 1947 in Alb, NM to Josifita Gurule and Tony Miera.
She was a loving mother...
Guillermo Rivas Jiménez
May 18, 2024
Mr. Guillermo Rivas-Jimenez, a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, after bravely battling Brain Cancer.Guillermo was born in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango. He met his beloved wife Maria De La Luz Rivas in his hometown, and together they nurtured a beautiful family. Their legacy includes seven children: Samuel, Gloria, Estela, Mary,...
Victor R. Ortega
May 17, 2024
Victor R. Ortega died on May 17, 2024, at the age of 91 in Corrales, NM after a short illness. Mr. Ortega was the son of Marcial and Frances Ortega of Santa Fe, NM, and grandson of Victor Ortega of Chimayo, NM, a signer of the New Mexico Constitution. Mr. Ortega was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 5,...




