John Wayne Booker
Sep 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Wayne Booker “known to family and friends as “Wayne.” John Wayne Booker passed away September 7th 2024.
Wayne was born October 1, 1952 in Midland, Texas to the late Aleane and Robert Booker. As a young boy Wayne and his family moved to Albuquerque, NM where he resided for the rest of his life. Wayne attended...
Eddie Young
Sep 5, 2024
Eddie Dean Young, aged 74, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 5, 2024, Born on April 18, 1950, in Clarksville, Texas, Eddie lived a life filled with dedication to his family and community.
Throughout his life, Eddie embodied the spirit of resilience and kindness. He was not only a source strength for his loved ones but also a friend...
Mary Louise Sanders
Sep 1, 2024
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Louise Woods, Hood, Sanders. She was born on March 27, 1930 to Criselda Clark Woods and (Buffalo Solider) Deland Woods. She was the second eldest of the 5 member Woods clan, and the second eldest of 10 children born to Criselda.
At the age of 10, she...
Albert Herman Emil Blechner
Aug 29, 2024
Albert H. Blechner passed away at the age of 91. His family emigrated from Hamburg, Germany. He was born in Greenwich, Connecticut - the first American born in his family. Al joined the Air Force and was stationed in New Mexico when he met Pauline Torres at a dance at Kirtland Air Force Base. They were married in 1955 and...
Christopher Jones
Aug 25, 2024
Christopher Maurice Jones, born on December 20, 1972, in Santa Clara, California, to Ellen Powdrell and Lorenzo Jones, departed from this world on August 25, 2024. He graduated from Valley High School and pursued computer courses following his education. Christopher found joy in his work as a cook, where he showcased his exceptional culinary skills, and despite later facing challenges...
Jermaine Green
Aug 24, 2024
Jermaine Green was born to Gloria Green Rotich and Norman Hill on July 15, 1978. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Gloria, and step father, Samuel. Jermaine departed from this earthly life on August 24, 2024.
A man of deep faith, Jermaine had a profound love for the Lord, his family, and all those around him. He was known his...
Adam James Isiah Morres
Aug 24, 2024
Adam James Isiah Morres, 24, entered heaven on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving mother, Annette Baca; brother, Eddie Arreola; sister, Jasmine Chavez; grandparents, Jose Gandara and Kathy Coronado; nephew, Elijah Chavez; and niece, Isabel Chavez along with extended family members and many friends.
Adam will be remembered for his beautiful bright smile, witty sense of humor,...
Wesley Woodrow Morgan
Aug 15, 2024
Celebration of Life for Wesley Morgan
On the evening of Thursday, August 15, 2024, Wesley Morgan was lovingly surrounded by his brother Lee Morgan and sister-in-law Cynthia...
Eddie Gillespie
Aug 10, 2024
Eddie Gillespie was born January 25, 1945 to the late John C. Gillespie and Leola (Chapman) Gillespie in St Louis, Missouri. Eddie voluntarily served in the U. S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He attended Basic Training and AIT Training in Fort Ord, CA; Jump School in Fort Benning, GA. He was stationed in Fort Campbell, KY where he a...
David Rayford
Aug 9, 2024
David Francis Earl Rayford, a husband, father, son, nephew, cousin, and friend to many was called home by his heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Reverend Dr. Frank and Mrs. Josephine Cates, and Mrs. Everlenar Rayford. David was born March 14, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Maria Cates Quarterman (Earl) and Danny E. Rayford, Sr....
Eileen C. Prince
Aug 6, 2024
Eileen Charlotte Prince, a beloved wife and mother passed away on August 6, 2024. Eileen was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM where she is survived by her husband of 21 years, Michael Prince, her sons Brandon Metzger and Daniel Tonkinson and several other cherished family members and friends.
In her personal time, Eileen enjoyed lunch with her dad and looked...
Joseph Benjamin Valentine
Aug 5, 2024
Joseph Benjamin Valentine Jr. was born on January 13, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Mildred (Pinkett) Valentine. He was raised in “The City of Brotherly Love” and graduated from a local hometown high school. He later continued his education by earning a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of New Mexico. He proudly served for over 20...
Melvin Robinson Sr. (2nd service info)
Aug 3, 2024
Melvin Robinson, Sr., age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 28, 1970, to Walter and Ruthie Mae Robinson. Melvin was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and was a 1989 graduate of Vashon High School. On a basketball scholarship, Melvin attended St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri...
Melvin Robinson Sr.
Aug 3, 2024
Melvin Robinson, Sr., age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 28, 1970, to Walter and Ruthie Mae Robinson. Melvin was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and was a 1989 graduate of Vashon High School. On a basketball scholarship, Melvin attended St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri...
Jose Lopez Pacheco
Aug 2, 2024
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Jose Lopez Pacheco passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, in his home in Los Lunas, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family, at the remarkable age of 100. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Isabel Garcia de Lopez, and two of their children, Rosaura and Luis Miguel Lopez. Born on March 24, 1924, in San Antonio...
Shirley Jean Stacy
Jul 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Jean Stacy, departed from this world on July 31, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Shirley was born on January 2, 1946, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Shirley's life will be celebrated and remembered during a Funeral Service on August 15, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM at the Strong Thorne Mortuary in...
Sherry Marie Powdrell
Jul 26, 2024
Sherry Marie Powdrell was born May 25, 1950, to Bobbie and Dearphane Hollins-Green in Midland, Texas. We were married on September 19,1970 in Midland, Texas. Over the past thirty years, she was a member of God’s House Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When you thought of Sherry one of the first things you always welcomed was her kind and loving...
Geraldine "Geri" Duran
Jul 17, 2024
Geraldine (Geri) Duran passed away due to a sudden illness on July 17, 2024 at the age of 76. Geri was born Geraldine Therese Kavanaugh and raised in Las Vegas, N.M. Geri married Tony Marquez Sr. and raised four of her children in Las Vegas. In 1984 she moved to Denver, CO, and married Anthony Duran where she extended...
James George Bradley II
Jul 10, 2024
James George Bradley II was born May 22, 1967 in Las Vegas, NM, passed July 10, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. James marched to the beat of his own drum, had a heart for the downtrodden, a sharp mind, and was a loving father, brother and son. James’s memorial will be August 31, 2024 at 11 am at Strong-Thorne Mortuary Chapel...
Mary Cecelia Small
Jul 1, 2024
Mary Cecelia Small, a beloved artist from Jemez Pueblo, has peacefully passed away at the age of 83. Mary was born on July 12 1940, in Jemez Pueblo, where she grew up surrounded by the rich culture traditions of her community. From a young age, Mary showed a talent and passion for art, which would become a central part of...
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