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Norma Jean Myers

Norma Jean Myers

Jan 20, 2025

Norma “Jean” Myers was born November 4, 1933, to Clarence & Neva Knight in Clovis, NM. She passed away peacefully January 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jean is proceeded in death by her parents, husband BK, daughter Sherri Atkins, and her beloved dogs, Brandi, Jack & Misty.

Jean and BK were married May 22, 1951. They were high school sweethearts. They...

Robert Raymond Neel

Robert Raymond Neel

Jan 17, 2025

Robert Raymond Neel died on January 17, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born August 14, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Ray V. Neel and Alice Arnold Neel. He was pre-deceased by his one sister, Rose Marie Neel and his wife of 57 years, Joyce Sroka Neel. He is survived by their son, Richard Daniel Neel;...

Alonzo "Al" Chavez

Alonzo "Al" Chavez

Jan 17, 2025

Alonzo (Al) Chavez 91, passed away peacefully Friday January 17, 2025. 

He was born November 16, 1933 to Willie and Ageda Chavez in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

While attending Albuquerque High School he enlisted in the US Navy, served during the Korean war. After his tour with the Navy, he came home 67 years ago, and applied at Southwest Distributing...

Robert K. "Bud" Light

Robert K. "Bud" Light

Jan 15, 2025

Robert K. “Bud” Light Sr. reported to his next duty station on January 15th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Bud was an active member of his community, a member of Hope in the Desert Episcopal church, and was president of the Stonehenge HOA in Rio Rancho for 8 years. Bud was a very good guitarist, though he never...

Ronald (Ron) William Teufel

Ronald (Ron) William Teufel

Jan 14, 2025

Ronald William Teufel, 55, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. 

Born on November 13, 1969, Ron was the cherished son of Randy Teufel and Sharon Sturgis. He shared a life of love and devotion with his wife, Sheila Teufel. Together, they raised two children, Aaron Teufel and Sarah Radatz (Ron), who brought immense pride and joy...

Kathy Rae Campbell

Kathy Rae Campbell

Jan 11, 2025

Kathy Rae was born on Monday, November 16, 1959 at 8:45am in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Neil and Elaine Stueven. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl, but that didn’t keep her from having a deep and loving relationship with her 3 brothers, David, Paul, and Mark, even though she was allowed to stay up later than...

Donald Martin Finney

Donald Martin Finney

Jan 10, 2025

Donald Martin Finney, a distinguished individual whose life echoed with purpose and dedication, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Albuquerque. Born on May 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, Donald's journey was marked by an unwavering commitment to service and a profound impact on the lives he touched.

Educated at Wayne State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and subsequently...

Reece Reinke

Reece Reinke

Jan 10, 2025

Reece Reinke went to heaven on January 10th, 2025 due to diabetic complications. He graduated from Volcano Vista High School in May 2024 and started to attend the University of New Mexico in August 2024. Reece was kind, loving, hard-working and some would say mischievous. He was the type of person you could lean on and depend on. He worked...

Esther Wilma Janzen

Esther Wilma Janzen

Jan 10, 2025

Esther Wilma Janzen was born in Douglas Arizona on April 11, 1938. 

She lived a rich and full life, having 7 children: Rebecca Lynch, Herkermer Rodriguez, Robert Burchell Jr., Raymond Burchell, Edward Burchell, Esther Burchell and Lara Burchell-Mason. 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 

Esther lived a good life and lived in several states, she loved sports and even attended sporting events....

Janet Marie Molloy

Janet Marie Molloy

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, wife, sister and friends to many. Janet Marie Molloy passed away on January 8th 2025. She was a loving wife to Kenneth Molloy a devoted mother to Greg Molloy, Todd Beaton, Shawn Beaton, Kim Beaton Schacht, Julie Gonzales, a loving sister to her...

Michael Eugene Martinez

Michael Eugene Martinez

Jan 8, 2025

Michael was called home on January 8, 2025. He was born in Gallup, NM to Joe and Rafaelita on July 29, 1954. One of ten children. 

He was a generous person always wanting to help with anything you needed. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, they were the joy in his life. He loved working as a watch...

James Joseph Barber

James Joseph Barber

Jan 8, 2025

James Joseph Barber

May 3, 1933- January 8, 2025

Dr. James “JB, Jim, Jimmy, and Jas” Barber of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 91 surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Harrisburg, PA to Joseph Barber and Eva Torchia Barber. James started playing the violin at the age of 8. He received the...

Patricia Viola (Herrera) Gonzales "Patsy"

Patricia Viola (Herrera) Gonzales "Patsy"

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, gramma, Nana, and friend, Patricia “Patsy” Gonzales, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Patsy departed this life surrounded by family and loved ones at Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites after a heartbreaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted by a long battle with...

Richard D Marquez

Richard D Marquez

Jan 7, 2025

Richard D. Marquez, 81, passed away on January 7th, 2025.  Richard grew up in Tome, NM attending Belen High school but spent most of his life in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, with his wife of 60 years Katherine.  While serving his country as a U.S. Army Reserve MP for 17 years he also proudly retired from the Albuquerque Police Department...

Margaret Elizabeth Palumbo

Margaret Elizabeth Palumbo

Jan 6, 2025

In 1989, after living in New Jersey for over 40 years, Margaret and her husband Thomas, relocated to New Mexico. After her husband’s untimely death Margaret made a new life for herself in Placitas and spent the remainder of her life surrounded by the community she loved.

Margaret had many interests, which reflected her incredible energy. She took classes in creative...

Peggy Candelaria

Peggy Candelaria

Jan 6, 2025

Peggy M. Candelaria, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Peggy was born on May 18, 1946, to Natividad Candelaria and Mary (Duran) Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.

 Peggy is survived by her brother, Roy Brown; her daughter-in-law, April Candelaria, and Robert and April's children; Robert Candelaria...

Jerome "Jerry" Groebner

Jerome "Jerry" Groebner

Jan 5, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Alfred Groebner peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 83 and he is now whole in Christ with his savior in heaven. 

Jerry was born on July 16, 1941, to Alfred Joseph and Audrey Louise Groebner in Albuquerque, NM where he grew up with his younger brother Robert Joseph. He attended high school at St....

Jerry M. Spencer II

Jerry M. Spencer II

Jan 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts but profound peace that we announce the passing of Jerry M. Spencer II, who left this world peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho, NM, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Jerry was born on December 27, 1943, in Santa Fe, NM, to his beloved parents, Jerry M. Spencer and Eloisa Chavez,...

Sally Maureen Patrick

Sally Maureen Patrick

Jan 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Maureen Patrick on January 4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her loving family by her side. 

Sally was born March 28, 1936 to Charles and Mildred Merry in Los Angeles, California.  She married the love of her life Robert Patrick on July...

David O. Edgington

David O. Edgington

Jan 4, 2025

David Oliver Edgington went home to heaven on January 4, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was attended by his loving wife, Anita and daughter Oteka. David was born to Paul E. and Elaine G. Edgington on August 29, 1941 at home in Santa Rita, New Mexico, the first of five children. On December 21, 1965, he married the...

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