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Doris Ann Leupp

Doris Ann Leupp

Dec 23, 2025

Doris Ann Leupp

d. December 23, 2025

Doris A. Leupp born on June 24, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Doris was the beloved daughter of Judge William Leupp and Lenora Little-Creek- Leupp. Doris was part of the Navajo (Red and Black streak Clan) and Shawnee (Racoon clan) tribes. She graduated from Window Rock High...

Robert Timothy Flegal

Robert Timothy Flegal

Mar 20, 2025

Tim Flegal was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on May 8, 1954. He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 20, 2025 at the age of 70. Tim lived his early life in Texas, Nevada, and Arizona and graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering in 1976.

After graduation, Tim moved to Beaverton, Oregon where he began...

Romelia Bustamante

Romelia Bustamante

Mar 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Romelia Bustamante, 92 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Romelia was born in La Mesa, New Mexico on November 12, 1932, to Jose and Pablita Reyes.

Romelia was a pillar of strength and comfort. She lived a life driven by faith and service,...

David Joseph Red Fox

David Joseph Red Fox

Mar 18, 2025

David Joseph Red Fox, born on December 17, 1936, in Poplar, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the Genesis Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico. David's journey through life was marked by a deep devotion to family, a rich professional career, and a strong commitment to his community.

David embarked on a path of service in his early...

Dorene Kay Shipp-Phillips

Dorene Kay Shipp-Phillips

Mar 18, 2025

Dorene 'Kay' Phillips, left this world to be joined and welcomed by those who had preceded her in death in the early-morning hours on March 18, 2025 at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was 81.

Kay was born on April 16, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is preceded in death by parents; Francis and La Veryl...

Linda Lee Fowler

Linda Lee Fowler

Mar 17, 2025

Linda Lee Fowler, age 77, passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Monday, March 17, 2025.  She was born May 22, 1947 in Butler, New Jersey, to Doris and Nicholas Gaech.  She graduated from Butler High School, Class of 1965.  She received her Dental Tech certification from Tufts University in 1968 and attained her Bachelor's degree from William Paterson...

Joe Jameson

Joe Jameson

Mar 16, 2025

Joe Jameson, 79, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Born on October 18, 1945, in Bowie, Texas, Joe pursued his education at Highland High School in Albuquerque, before attending court reporting school in Abilene, Texas. His dedication and skill led to a successful court reporting business, respected and admired by countless members of the legal community. In...

Adelio Gallegos

Adelio Gallegos

Mar 15, 2025

Adelio “Pops” Gallegos age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 surrounded by family. He left this earth the way he lived his life, quietly with a sly grin on his face. 

He was born on July 16, 1947 to Ramon Gallegos and Marcelina Martinez in La Sacatosa, NM. 

He was a carpenter, building bridges throughout New Mexico. He took great...

Aubrey H. Romine

Aubrey H. Romine

Mar 14, 2025

Aubrey “Bud” Romine, age 88, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1937, in Martel, Tennessee, to Aubrey H. and Martha Louise (Sords) Romine, both of whom precede him in death.

Bud honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years, earning his GED through his military service. After...

Dixie Lee Gribble

Dixie Lee Gribble

Mar 13, 2025

Dixie Lee Gribble (Rozell), a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from complications after she fell during a walk with one of her dogs. Dixie was born in Albuquerque, NM, on September 11, 1951, to loving parents Neal and LaTrelle Rozell. Her younger sister, Jerilou, completed the happy family of four.Rooted in the North...

Elvira "Vera" Horn

Elvira "Vera" Horn

Mar 12, 2025

Elvira “Vera” Horn, age 83, passed away March 12, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born on December 21, 1941, to Dan and Mary Mela Mares Sedillo Sr.

She graduated from Raton High School

Her greatest accomplishments were owning and operating a small sewing business. She taught Sunday School and was the church pianist. Most importantly, she raised five boys.

She was...

Efren Ruiz

Efren Ruiz

Mar 11, 2025

Efren Ruiz, born April 13, 1930, passed away on March, 11, 2025, at the age of 94. He was a Corporal in the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Efren went on to be employed as a Security Officer and then proudly worked for the US Postal Service until he retired after...

Charlene "Char" Mae Begay

Charlene "Char" Mae Begay

Mar 11, 2025

Charlene “Char” Mae Begay, age 73, passed away March 11, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born to Scotty Begay Sr. and Lorretta Begay, July 30, 1951, in Gallup, NM.

Char was preceded in death by her parents: Scotty Begay Sr. and Loretta Begay; brother, Scotty N. Begay Jr.; sister, Darlene Begay; daughter, Marcie Rae Dennison; granddaughter, Brianna Lynn Castor;...

Gene Clement

Gene Clement

Mar 10, 2025

Charles Eugene Clement “Gene” was born in Raton, New Mexico to Charles E. Clement and Eugenia Twitty Clement on December 2, 1937. He had wonderful memories of growing up in a small town. After graduation from Raton High, he and his parents move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Gene worked a lot of jobs while earning a BA and a...

Calvin Coolidge Perry

Calvin Coolidge Perry

Mar 9, 2025

Calvin Coolidge Perry, 81, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on March 23, 1943, the eleventh of twelve children to John and Willie Mae Perry. The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1952. Calvin graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1961 and in 1963 began his...

Carmen Trujillo

Carmen Trujillo

Mar 9, 2025

Carmen Trujillo was born Carmen Yolanda Lesperance on February 26, 1961, to Albino Lesperance and Macedonia (Maisie) Otero Lesperance. She lost her 8-year battle with Cancer on March 9, 2025. Having grown up with 5 older brothers (Al, Bobby, Charles, Harold, Danny) and one younger brother (Luciano), Carmen loved camping, riding horses and “Harleys”; she even worked on a highway...

Evalynn Louise Barnard

Evalynn Louise Barnard

Mar 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Evalynn Louise Barnard on March 9, 2025. A devoted mother, sister, aunt, cherished grandmother, and loving great-grandmother, Evalynn’s strength, warmth, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on December 21, 1946, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Evalynn lived a life rooted in love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family. She...

Jean Dimock Bernabo

Jean Dimock Bernabo

Mar 9, 2025

Jean Audrey Dimock Bernabo died peacefully on March 9 at her home in Fairwinds Rio Rancho Retirement Center.

The eldest daughter of the late Percy and Alfreida Dimock, Jean was born in Meriden, CT on March 1, 1928, and graduated from Meriden High School. A friend at work, Betty Vince, introduced her baby brother to Jean, who married Louis Bernabo on...

Ted Valenzuela

Ted Valenzuela

Mar 7, 2025



Ted Valenzuela, lifelong resident of Socorro, New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was a long-term and dedicated employee of the Socorro County Road Department. He enjoyed fishing, taking care of his pets, being outdoors, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was Catholic and lived his faith daily.

Ted...

James Lullie

James Lullie

Mar 6, 2025

James (Jim) Lullie passed away March 6th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1945 in the Chicago Suburbs. Jim is survived by his current wife, Debra with sons, Ted Nichols (Julie) of Phoenix and Jessie Nichols (Ashley) of Omaha; former spouse Peggy Lullie of Albuquerque with son Richard Lullie of Phoenix and daughter Samantha Lullie of...

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