Jimmy Doolittle Mayes
Jan 8, 2024
Jimmy Doolittle Mayes (nickname Maloof), age 78, born on March 18, 1945, to Earl Mayes and Verona Sherfield-Mayes in Santa Ana, Texas. Jimmy was one of seven children. Jimmy and family started life in Santa Ana, Texas and later relocated to Albuquerque, NM where he attended Lincoln Junior High and Albuquerque High School. Jimmy’s career includes Levi Strauss, ABQ International...
Charles Lavon Grandberry
Jan 5, 2024
Charles L. Grandberry was born to Junnie and Vashti Grandberry on September 4, 1941, in Oakland, Tennessee. He peacefully left this world on January 5, 2024. After graduating high school at Booker T Washington, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he rendered four years of honorable service. Immediately after serving his country, he obtained a machinist position at...
Dante Mitchell
Jan 1, 2024
Dante Mitchell, beloved son, brother, father, friend, passed away on January 1, 2024, in his hometown of Albuquerque. He was born on January 21, 1989, to his loving mother Angela Mitchell and father Charles Hartsfield, Dante is Survived by parents, brothers Charles Mitchell, D'Andre Mitchell, and sisters Briana Waits, Tataneisha Mitchell. Dante's daughters - Nyesha Mitchell, Teyana Mitchell, Ja'khia Mitchell,...
Manson Curtis Smith Jr.
Dec 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Manson's C. Smith Jr.
Manson's C. Smith Jr., a beloved resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an esteemed member of the community. Manson was 82 years old at the time of his passing.
Born in Cedar Bluff, Alabama to Manson C. Smith...
Pedro "Pete" Ibarra Torres
Dec 29, 2023
Pedro P. Ibarra Torres (Pete)
Mayo 13, 1959 - Diciembre 29, 2023
Pedro (Pete) falleció pacíficamente en su hogar. El fue un gran hijo, hermano, esposo, padre y abuelo. Fue un hombre de hogar a quien le encantaba trabajar demasiado para poder proveer para su familia. Siempre fue muy amistoso y servicial. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con sus nietos, su...
Karanjot Singh
Dec 24, 2023
Karanjot Singh, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Albuquerque. He was born on October 8, 1999, in Jalandhar, Punjab. Karanjot's life was one lived with purpose and dedication.A Funeral Service to honor and remember Karanjot's life will be held on January 7, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m., at Strong Thorne...
Pearlene Dawson
Dec 22, 2023
Pearlene DawsonJune 24,1943 - December 22, 2023Pearlene Dawson, a beloved member of the Albuquerque community, passed away on December 22, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1943, in Emerson, AK. Pearlene will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the love she shared with those around her.Pearlene's life will be celebrated during two events. The first event, a Visitation,...
John "Jack" Castle
Dec 19, 2023
John "Jack" Castle, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Albuquerque. He was born on November 20, 1931, in Los Angeles, California.Known for his kind heart and gentle soul, Jack touched the lives of countless individuals throughout his lifetime. He will always be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family and friends.Friends...
Feliciana Ibarra
Dec 19, 2023
Feliciana Ibarra, born on August 16, 1950, in Hondo, TX, peacefully departed this earth on December 19, 2023. She was the daughter of Encarnacion and Maria Oranday. She lived in Hamlin, TX for many years before moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1999 to be close to her daughters and sister.
Feliciana was reunited in eternity with her parents, two sisters,...
Richard Kevin Jenkins
Dec 12, 2023
Richard Kevin Jenkins, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2023. Born on September 1, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Richard was the beloved son of Leatha Rose Jenkins and Richard P. Jenkins, who preceded him in death.
Richard was an entertaining and outgoing individual, known for his fun-loving nature and infectious sense of humor. He had...
Asher Elyse Garcia
Dec 10, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Asher Elyse Garcia went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2023. She was a beloved & cherished daughter and mother. At just 24 years old Asher’s life was a beacon of positivity, inspiration and joy touching all who knew her with her infectious humor, quirky charm, and boundless...
Laura Lee McQuarrie
Dec 8, 2023
On December 8, 2023, Laura Lee McQuarrie (Luck), age 78, passed away at her home in the loving embrace of her husband, Bob.
Bob and Laura would celebrate 59 years of marriage in January and are a beautiful testimony of love and family.Laura was best known for opening her home and heart to everyone she knew. She was often found in...
Allen Stella Carter
Dec 5, 2023
Allen Stella Quick-Carter, 88 years of age, passed away (gained her wings and went to live with Jesus), on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, NM. Stella was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico in 1949.
She and Dad raised their children knowing of the love of Christ and the sacrifice given freely so we...
Mamie A. Teague
Nov 28, 2023
Mamie A. Gaffney Teague was born to L.B. Gaffney and Winifred Polk Gaffney on December 12th, 1937, in Clarksville Texas. After a sudden bout with pneumonia, she departed this life on November 28th, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a younger brother, Cecil S. Gaffney who just recently passed. She...
Tonzell "Tony" Walker
Nov 26, 2023
This just does not seem real. I am writing the obituary of one of my sons. I realize that God knows best and I am leaning on his strength to help me through this. God has a way of doing things and sometimes we don’t understand… so, we continue to trust Him and put it all in HIS HANDS.
Tonzell...
Marshall Lee Smith
Nov 23, 2023
Reverend Dr. Marshall Lee Smith was born May 20, 1937, to the union of Pastor Ruthie Lee (Rutledge) Smith Hudson and Howard Smith in Bibb County, Coleanor, Alabama. He was reared by his father, Howard, a loving stepmother, Jessie Lee (Farrington) Smith, his beloved grandmother Lula (Parish) Bowden, and his uncle, Will Smith. His father was a coal miner, and...
Carolyn Ann Bordegaray
Nov 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Ann Bordegaray
It’s with the deepest sadness that our family announces the death of Carolyn. She was a brilliant woman, with incredible wit and modest humility. The family matriarch, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, she moved, along with her husband and first two...
Byron "Big Byron" Anthony Meade
Nov 17, 2023
Byron Anthony Meade, affectionately known a "Big Byron" was born November 26, 1965, in Albuquerque, NM to Olevia and the late William Earl Meade. He was the 2nd born of three and the only son.
Byron attended Elementary School at Kirkland, Middle School at Wilson and High School at Albuquerque High.
Byron's work history is extensive, but he mostly loved...
Ethel Cheatham-Tilley
Nov 10, 2023
Ethel Cheatham-Tilley, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 77. She is survived by her two children, Vanessa and Gregory; her sister Earlene; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Ethel was born in Columbus, AR, and spent her late childhood and early adult years living in Phoenix, Arizona. She then lived for a few...
Tommie Mary Clayton
Nov 4, 2023
Tommie Mary Randall Clayton, born on March 18th, 1932, in Dallas, TX, peacefully departed this world surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2023. She was the daughter of Thomas Delaney Randall and Mary Dinah Washington Randall. Following her parents' separation, Tommie found solace in the care of her Great Aunt Hattie Boyd.
In 1940, Tommie's journey led her...
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