Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Alma Jeannine Fritzges, beloved mother and grandmother, left to be with her Lord in Heaven after 79 beautiful earthly years on January 6th, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Her journey began when she was born to Alma Dorothea Fruechte and George C. Fritzges on August 27th,1942 in Santa Fe, NM as the fourth of their six children. She, along with her...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Don A. York died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 5th, 2021 at the age of 85.

Don is survived by his son Marcus A. York of Albuquerque, NM, his sister-in-law Ginny York of Hannibal, Missouri, his niece Susan Wilson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his niece Teresa Corso of Erie, Pennsylvania, his niece Kellee York of Hannibal,...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Damian “Uncle D” Jude Torres died unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 5th, 2022 at the age of 53.

 

Damian is survived by his mother Lorraine Torres of Gallup, NM, his wife Amanda Torres of Albuquerque, NM, his daughter Angela of Albuquerque, NM, his son Frankie of Glendale, Arizona, his daughter Nicole of Albuquerque, NM, his son...

Jan 4, 2022

Rita L. Rael, age 87, A loving, caring, supportive and devoted wife and grandmother passed away January 4th 2022. She is proceeded in passing by her husband Richard A. Rael, parents George and Christina Tafoya, sisters Jo & Candy & neice Ronnie Weathers. She is survived by her six children: Deborah Rael-Buckley and her husband Thomas, Valerie Compton and her...

Jan 3, 2022

Jan 3, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

John Daniel Buckley: February 20th, 1943 ~ January 2nd, 2022

Mary (Betsy) Elizabeth Buckley: January 3rd, 1942 ~ December 25th, 2021 

 

 

John Daniel Buckley, originally of Catskill, N.Y., died January 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, N.M. at the age of 78 of chronic systolic heart failure.

The son of Michael Edgar Buckley and Margaret Anna Sullivan, Mr. Buckley was...

Jan 1, 2022

Ruben “Blue” Archuleta was called to Heaven on January 1, 2022. Born on April 30, 1951 in Las Vegas, NM, Ruben is survived by his loving wife of 49-years, Theresa Archuleta whom he married on August 18, 1972, sons Steven and wife Kim, Richard and wife Patricia, and Daniel and Fiancé Jenna, Mother Eva Archuleta, brother Toby Archuleta and wife Anita and sister-in-law Marcie Lovato and Husband Leo. A...

Dec 31, 2021

Matthew D. Tilson, beloved husband and father, left this world to join our father in heaven on December 31, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1975 to David and Janice Tilson in Richmond, Virginia.

Matthew loved computers and ran his own web hosting and computer security business. He also enjoyed movies, reading, and researching biblical prophecy, sharing his knowledge with...

Dec 31, 2021

Fr Philip Peralta passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021 at Casa Angelina in Albuquerque, NM.   Born Philip Euclid Martin on July 19, 1936 in Limestone, ME. He was preceded in death by his parents and 16 siblings, with six remaining surviving siblings.   Fr Philip was a gentle soul who loved music, children and animals. He proudly served 8...

Dec 31, 2021

Richard Grayson Villa, formerly of Santa Fe and Albuquerque N. M., died December 31 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and polymyositis caused by a rare autoimmune illness. He was 71.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, John D. & Drucilla J. Villa and his beloved younger brother Roland Villa.

Richard was born in Las Vegas, New...

Dec 30, 2021

Willie Mae Mitchell

Willie Mae Mitchell passed peacefully into the Loving Arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 30, 2021.  She was born May 7, 1930 in Rusk, Texas to Earnest Session, Sr. and Pearlene Session.

She married Charles E. Mitchell on December 31, 1952 in Carlsbad New Mexico and they were blessed with four boys.  She was a...

Dec 28, 2021

Stanislaw (Stan) Matejczuk was born in Wroclaw, Poland on April 26, 1958. He was the first child to Leokadia and Wieslaw Matejczuk.

He was passionate about his education and his studies in history, and graduated from a Catholic University in Lublin, Poland, where St. Pope John Paul II was one of the professors. There, he had also met several of...

Dec 28, 2021

Jim P Sanchez died unexpectedly on December 28th, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 72.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Sanchez; son, John and daughter-in-law, Lubna Sanchez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Loretta Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; son Antonio and his son’s girlfriend, Kimberly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by...

Dec 28, 2021

Joseph Aaron Turner died peacefully on December 28, 2021. "Joey" was born November 13, 1944 in Rome, Georgia. He was the oldest son of James W. Turner and Nancy E. Turner (Bohannon). The family lived in several states and Army bases throughout Joey's childhood eventually settling in Albuquerque, NM. Joey enjoyed riding his bike and visiting with friends. He is...

Dec 28, 2021

Rose MacDougall, beloved wife, mother, sister in the Lord, and friend to all she met, went home to her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2021.  She was born on February 15, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to Joseph and Romelia Garcia. She grew up with her family in Jemez Springs NM.   She graduated from Jemez Valley High School...

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Erick Garcia died unexpectedly in Anthony, New Mexico on December 27th, 2021, at the age of 42.

 

Erick is survived by his wife Laura Jaquez, his sons Tony Chacon, Alex Chacon and Benji Johnson, his mother Clara Garcia, his father Ken Garcia, his brother Christopher Garcia, his sister Crucita Livingston, his brother Travis Garcia, and by many nephews,...

Dec 27, 2021

Darrell Roger Breider, 89, left peacefully to enter eternal life on December 27, 2021, in Rio Rancho, NM. Born November 18, 1932, to Gervase & Ann Breider in Milwaukee, WI, he lived with a tireless enthusiasm that will forever be lodged in our hearts and bring a smile at each remembrance. Darrell received 3 purple hearts during his service as...

Dec 26, 2021

Ray “Buddy” Gutierrez, age 65, passed away December 26, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 10, 1956 to his parents Teofilo and Connie Gutierrez in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his: wife of 22 years, Sarah Ann (Armijo) Gutierrez; son, Matthew Gutierrez; father, Teofilo (Werro) Gutierrez; father-in-law, Richard Armijo.   He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2021

Joe G Velasquez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away in his North Valley home on December 26th, 2021, at the age of 64.

 Joe was born on October 18th, 1957, to Mabel and Jose Velasquez, and lived much of his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the second youngest of 7 children, raised with all sisters. On June 28,...