Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Professor Hugh Witemeyer passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, about a month short of his 83rd birthday which would have been celebrated on June 10.

He is preceded in death by his father Benton Witemeyer and mother Dorothy Hazen.

Hugh was survived by his wife Barbara Ellen Watkins Witemeyer, daughter Hazen Allison Witemeyer, and...

May 1, 2022

Martin "Marty" M. Miera, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Genny Miera and grandparents Joe and Juanita Miera.

Marty is survived by his brothers: Matthew "Teo" Miera, Randy Miera, sister Kelly Hardiek (John), and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Marty's Life...

April 30, 2022

Daniel Medina went to meet Jesus suddenly on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 31.

Daniel was born on January 16, 1991 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the second oldest child born to Gustavo and Cecilia Medina, siblings: Manessa, (Andrew), Elizabeth (Fernando), Lucia, Evaristo, Samuel, nephews: Liam, Lucas, and Leo...

April 29, 2022

Ferdinand "Fred" Medrano, 94, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Richard Medrano.

Fred is survived by his spouse Cristina Medrano; daughter Adrienne Medrano; sisters: Genoveva Bleich, Aurelia Flynn; brother Daniel Medrano; grandchildren: Dustin, Brooke, Devin, Matthew, Brittany; great grandchildren: Jayden, Micah, Abigail, and Cameron.

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April 28, 2022

Dr. Joel Barkoff died peacefully on April 28, 2022 at the age of 90.

He was predeceased by his parents Dr. Dennis Barkoff and Rose Meadow and son-in-law Dr. John Baca.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol Barkoff; children: Deborah Barkoff, Roger Barkoff (Karen), Jeff Barkoff (Jeanne Ann), Dr. Lara Barkoff...

April 27, 2022

Mary “Dodo” Dolores Jaramillo,67, was called upon to become an angel in Heaven on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and a caring team of nurses.

She is preceded in death by her faithful husband Jack Jaramillo, Sr., parents Jake and Lily Sanchez; brothers: Jerry Sanchez, Henry Sanchez; mother-in-law Inez Jaramillo; father-in-law Celedonio...

April 25, 2022

Reynaldo "Wero" Lucero, 88, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Jose Lucero, mother Rosita Lucero, 10 brothers and 3 sisters.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife of 63 years Lucy Lucero; son Albert Lucero; daughters: Sophia Lucero (John Wagner), Christine Aguilar (Eugene);...

April 23, 2022

Erminia (Honeypot) Lopez went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 23, 2022, two days short of her 98th birthday.

Erminia was preceded in death by her husband Abel Molina, granddaughter Juliette Myra Contreras, Bennie Candelaria and Santos Lopez.

She is survived by her children: Lawrence Molina (Bernadette), Mary Molina Mescall, Jude Edwards...

April 17, 2022

Bill Raul Talavera went to be with our Lord Jesus on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 33.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Raul Talavera, Sr., grandma Francisca Talavera; uncle, Edward Talavera; and grandpa Noe Chavez.

Bill is survived by his wife of 3 years Shalayna Talavera; father Deacon Raul...

April 16, 2022

Ladiz "John" Turrietta III, 60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 after a battle with a chronic illness.

He was preceded in death by his son Anthony J. Turrietta; uncle Gary Martinez; brother-in-law Robert Martinez; in-laws: Estanisiado and Vivian Martinez.

John is survived by his wife Donna Turrietta; daughter Valerie...

April 15, 2022

Mary E. Anderson, 81, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Amparo Solis and grandmother Refugio Flores.

Mary is survived by her children: Tina Haralson (Thomas “Cub”), Susie Fletcher, Jimmy Anderson, Annie Beal (Carl), Stephen Anderson (Lupe); grandchildren: Thomas, Samantha, Stephen, Dominik, Shane, Alyssa, Parker, Coby,...

April 14, 2022

Paula Rae Garcia (Munoz), 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Garcia; children: Christopher Pitts, Jessica Pitts and Felicia Pitts.

Paula is survived by children: Christina Munoz, Jeremy Pitts, Brianna Pitts; parents Fred and Mary Munoz, grandsons: Damien Padilla &...

April 14, 2022

Eileen Barr, 83, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years Patrick V. Barr; father Andrew Twomey; mother Mary Irwin; brothers: Willie Twomey, Tim Twomey and Andrew Twomey.

Eileen Barr is survived by her sons: Andrew Barr, Raymond Barr; daughter Maria...

April 13, 2022

Oscar "Pelon" Perez passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 36.

Oscar is survived by his mother Rosa M. Catano; step-father Ruben; brother Martin Cazares; sister Vanessa Perez; nephews and nieces: Javier Salcido Perez, Natalia Perez, Yomaris Rivera Perez, Aiden Cazares Green, Jayden Rivera Perez, Jordan Rivera Perez, Ariana Cazares Green, Yurani Cazares...

April 8, 2022

Teri Sheppard, 71, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Lola Mae Williams and daughter Jada Star Jeunesse.

Teri is survived by her son Keaton Jeunesse, partner Michael Kasten, brother Kenney Sieck (Pat), his wife and nieces Samantha...

April 8, 2022

Richard Smith, 59, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Richard is predeceased by his mother Martha Poareo; brothers: Art Smith, Andrew Smith and twin sister Barbara Smith.

Richard is survived by his daughter Elishia Gonzales; 4 grandchildren: Ethan Gonzales, Le’on Villesange, twin granddaughters; niece Lorina Gutierrez (Stephen); other relatives include:...

April 6, 2022

Mr. Morris Garcia, 77, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rose (they would have been married 60 years in March 2022) and daughter Armanda (whom he took many trips with).

Morris is survived by his sons: Juan Garcia (Adia), Martin Garcia (Christine),...

March 31, 2022

Dianna Marie Sigler, 66, was unexpectedly called to Heaven on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Pauline Oliver; brother Douglas Oliver; grandsons: Brayden, Colton, and Avery.

Dianna is survived by her husband of 34 year Michael Caddell; daughters: Lari, Natalie, Mica; sons Philip, Glenn; her sons-in-law and...

March 31, 2022

Edward Hernandez, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years Rosalie Hernandez and daughter Michelle Sena.

Edward was born on August 20, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Edward served our country in the United States Marine Corps and United States Marine...

March 28, 2022

Jose Luis Chavez, 87, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Jose is survived by his son Johnny Chavez, daughter Diana Chavez, brothers: Floyd, Stanley, sisters: Sally, Albina, Flo, 3 grandchildren: Johnathan, Joseph, Melonie, 4 great-grandchildren: Celene, Aiden, Noalani, and Kai.

Jose grew up on a farm and used...