All Obituaries

Dolores Valdez Guenzi Ketelsen passed away peacefully in her home Friday, September 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Dolores is lovingly remembered by her children: Deborah (and Arthur) Thomas of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (and Dawn) Guenzi of Glendive, MT, Diane (and Tony) Englert of Lawrenceburg, KY, and Denise (and Larry) Bekkedahl of Portland, OR as well as her 14 grandchildren. She dearly remains as "Gigi" to her 23 great-grandchildren.  She was...

Annabelle Maria Chavez, age 71, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 15, 2018 surrounded by family, including her son Filemon, her sisters, nieces and nephews.  ‘Anna’ was preceded in death by her parents Filemon and Roberta Chavez; brother, Arturo (age 3), adult brothers, Arthur Chavez and Richard Chavez; brother-in-law Guadalupe S. Sosa.  She is survived by her most beloved son Filemon Chavez; Sisters Clydine Sosa and Phyllis...

Tomas Eduardo Rael, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.  Tomas was the first born on March 17, 1937 to Juan Benito (JB) and Celia Laforett Rael in Questa, NM. He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his sister Stella and her husband Jack Jackson, his brother Leroy Rael, his in-laws Maria and Robert Helm, and his beloved granddaughter Donella Rae Rael Hale Mackmiller.  Tomas is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Waltraud; his children...

Thomas Felix, Jr., "Junior" 65, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  Junior is preceded in death by his mother Vivian Cordova, brother Patrick Felix, sister Mary Lou Chacon, and niece Julie Garcia. He is survived by his father Thomas Felix, Sr., brothers; Raynald and Ronald Felix, sisters; Sandra Felix, Carmen Blauw, Nieces; Crystal,Julie, Brenda, Ruby, Vivian, and Martha, nephews; Richard, Uriah, Doug, Ronnie, and Eddie. Junior spent a lot of his time doing art. he...

Devoted paw parent, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, god mother, great aunt and friend, Shelley Gayle (Clark) Saavedra, passed Saturday, September 8, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer. She graduated from Valley High School in 1971. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Clark. She is survived by her fur babies; Juan Pablo, Tobias, and Dakota, mother D'lila Yvonne Clark, sisters; Kathy Yvonne Clark, Chandra Lynn Lizarraga and husband George, nephew Travis Aaron...

Toni Knotts, 48, passed away, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She is survived by sons Trevor Kerrigan and Jordan Hager, father Anthony Knotts, Mother Vikki Maveety, brother Scott Dolloff and sisters Nita Kay Knotts-Valdez and Teresa L. Hyer. Toni was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. She was so proud of her boys. Toni was a Nurse in the Critical Care Unit. She loved being a Nurse. Toni enjoyed listening to music and going to concerts, she also enjoyed country...

Marylouise Sandoval went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2018. Marylouise was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 22, 1936 to Gustavo and Carmen Valdivia Rodriguez.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sisters Gloria Moore, Marguerita(Maggie) Brown, Rosemary Romero and Mary Pauline Garcia.  She is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Damian Sandoval,  sisters Carmen Chavez,...

Felisa Cabrera, 102 years, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018. She is predeceased in death by her husband Rigoberto Sandoval, sons Juan, Carlos and Adolfo Sandoval and sisters Elena and Anastacia Sandoval. Felisa is survived by sons: Hector and Francisco Sandoval, daughter Bernarda D. Gonzales, brothers: Sylvener, Rejino, Pilar, Jose and Juan Sandoval, more than 30 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. Her life was long,...

Richard P. Montoya, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly August 30, 2018 at the age of 73.  Rick, or Ricky as he was known to many, was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School and worked for PNM for over 40 years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sarah Montoya and beloved wife, Sarah Montoya.  He is survived by his children, Kevin and wife Linda, Kenneth and wife Mindy, Kimberly and husband Aaron,...

David Devlin Harbin, born to Dr. Charles C Harbin and Patricia  Harbin in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 23, 1947, passed away on August 28, 2018. His death was the result of an accident while hiking with his son, Patrick in the Jemez Wilderness Mountains of New Mexico. His life’s passion was exploring the lovely, remote regions of New Mexico, the state he loved. David graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, the...