Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Leroy Anaya, loving father of three children, passed away at the age of 57.  Leroy was born on July 7, 1964 in Clovis, NM to Isidro T. Anaya and Gloria A. Carrillo.

Leroy was preceded in death by his father, Isidro, sister, Angel, grandmother, Lupe, and nieces, Andrea, Tiffany, and Donna. 

He is survived by...

Jan 27, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our most beloved and beautiful Betty (“Betty Boop”, “B.J. Fragua”) Jean Fragua, age 59, who passed away January 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1962, to Manuel and Juanita Fragua in St. Louis, MO.

 

She was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan (JayJay); her father, Manuel; and her...

Jan 26, 2022

James B Bennett entered into rest on January 26th, 2022. He was born in Erie Pennsylvania to John Buddy Bennett and Betty Jane Bennett (Learn) on May 28th, 1951.

Growing up in Erie, James attended Harborcreek High School, where he graduated with his high school diploma. He went on to serve in the U.S Air Force where he served in...

Jan 26, 2022

James “Jim” “Jimmy” Russell died unexpectedly due to complications of Covid-19 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on January 26, 2022, at the age of 74.

Jim is survived by his wife Linda L. Russell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, mother in law Violet Steingraber of Albuquerque, New Mexico,  daughters Amy Stetler (Kurt) of Lake Havasu City,...

Jan 25, 2022

Darrell W. Felty, age 85, passed away January 25, 2002, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 19, 1936, to Wayne and Bertha (Miller) Felty in Stonefort, IL.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Max Felty.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bobbie J. Felty; his stepchildren, Gary (Barbara)...

Jan 25, 2022

Jovonna Sue Rainey, or Jo as she was affectionately called, passed away peacefully January 25th surrounded by her husband and children after a long battle with cancer.

 

Jovonna was born and raised in Gallup, New Mexico, to Floyd and Jackie Ratliff. She always spoke highly of Gallup and enjoyed any opportunity to show her family around town including trips...

Jan 25, 2022

James Lee Guin passed away peaceful in his home on January 24, 2022 in Magdalena, NM.

James was born April 22, 1947 in Socorro, NM to Lawrence and Wreathal Fay Guin.

James was raised in Datil, NM where his family built their homestead. He was the youngest of four siblings. James graduated from Magdalena High School and spent his adult...

Jan 24, 2022

On January 24, 2022 our Dear Lord called another Angel home, Valentin  “Tin” Saavedra, 85. He is proceeded in death by his mother Rafaelita & Step Father Alfonso Ware and his father Jose Saavedra. Also his sons William Saavedra  & Leroy Saavedra.  He is survived by his lovely wife Cecelia Saavedra, married for 59 years.

He leaves behind his son...

Jan 24, 2022

Eric Andrew Rombach-Kendall, 64, died on the night of January 24, 2022 from a major heart attack.  He lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico since the Fall of 1993.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Ann Rombach and his uncle, Tom Tappan.  He is survived by his father: Jerry Kendall of South Carolina, wife: Julie Rombach-Kendall, daughter: Rebecca...

Jan 24, 2022

Everisto Martinez, age 89, passed away peacefully while in his asleep on January 24, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on December 8, 1932, to Samuel Martinez and Amalia Pino in Tijeras, NM. He resided in New Mexico most of his life.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Ulibarri, of 50 years.   He is...

Jan 23, 2022

Teresa “Cricket” Bitner, 69, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022.

 

Teresa was born August 3, 1952 in Princeton, KY to Carl Howton and Nellie Ruth Whitford.

 

She was a homemaker, raised two children and one grandchild. Loved family, butterflies, Coca-Cola and Bingo. Cricket enjoyed being outside and working on making her...

Jan 23, 2022

Manuel J. Herrera Jr entered into rest on January 23rd, 2022. He was born March 6th, 1929, in Rio Chama, New Mexico to Manuel Herrera Sr and Maria Jaramillo. He attended Espanola High School where he graduated 1948 before serving in the army in the ready reserve for two years.

He married Mary Maestas on November 17th, 1951, in Hernandez,...

Jan 22, 2022

Adelita “Della” Sanchez        March 1, 1953 – January 22, 2022

Adelita “Della” Sanchez was called home January 22, 2022.

Della loved to paint, draw and listen to all kinds of music.  She played the piano and guitar (self taught). She loved birds, nature and looking up at the night skies for UFO’s.  Della was an amazing cook and loved to...

Jan 22, 2022

Sean Michael McCloskey, age 63, passed away in his home January 22, 2022.  He was born December 13, 1958 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Joseph and Gloria McCloskey.  He was a graduate of Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, New Jersey class of 1976.  He attended the University of New Mexico.  He enjoyed playing Chess and taught his great-nephew how...

Jan 22, 2022

Alberto B. Bustamante, 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on January 22, 2022.

Alberto was born in San Miguel, New Mexico on April 12, 1928, to Victor Bustamante and Librada Bejarano-Bustamante.  His love for farming began at a very young age, when he started working with his father and for area farmers throughout...

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Jan 20, 2022

Madalena “Nena” Valdez, age 45, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 12, 1976, to Josie Valdez in Cuba, NM.   She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Priscilla Valdez.   She is survived by her three children, Lea Hofman, Mya Hofman, and Jason Hofman Jr of Albuquerque, NM.   Madalena was a...

Jan 20, 2022

John Leonard Murphy, 64, passed away at his home in Lemitar, NM on January 20, 2022.

John was born in Deming, NM on December 31, 1957 to Joe and Phyllis Murphy.  He was the second of four children and lived the majority of his life in the Socorro area.  John was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, boat...