Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Jim grew up as the youngest of nine in Hays, Kansas and attended Benedictine college where he studied Economics and played basketball.  After graduation he went into the insurance business and became an independent agent and settled in Albuquerque with his wife, Sharon, and children in 1969. 

Sports were a lifelong passion for Jim.  As his kids were growing up, he...

Dec 26, 2021

John Todd Babineaux (50) passed suddenly Christmas night 2021 in Albuquerque after a joyful and festive day with his loving family, preparing and serving his traditional Cajun gumbo meal.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Beth Clark Babineaux, and is survived by his father, Larry; his wife Starlit; two sons Gregory James and Aidan Riley; brothers Jim (Lisa)...

Dec 26, 2021

Kathy Astor, age 53, passed away December 26, 2021 in Texas.   A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.   https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=3cfae04a-5d77-4f74-bf7e-ec6aad771ef3   Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188  

Dec 25, 2021

Mary (Betsy) Elizabeth Buckley, originally of Romeo, Michigan, died on December 25th, 2021 in Albuquerque, N.M. at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. 

The daughter of Rosina Elizabeth Dailey and William J Cunningham, Mrs Buckley was born in Romeo, Michigan on January 3, 1942. 

Mrs Buckley graduated from Nazareth College in 1965. In 1965 she earned her Bachelors...

Dec 24, 2021

Floyd Gonzales, passed away on December 24, 2021.  A full obituary and service information will be posted at a later date.  

Dec 24, 2021

David Brown, beloved son, brother and friend to all he met, had his life taken from him unexpectedly and tragically on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was taken from this world much too soon.

If you were lucky enough to get the chance to meet David you would know how brilliant he was. His intellect...

Dec 23, 2021

Dennis Michael Geshel, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2021 at the age of 36. Dennis was born on July 24, 1985 at the Fort Bragg Army Hospital, North Carolina.  He spent his first five years in the Sandhills of North Carolina, moving to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1991.  He was an ambitious, hard-working, and an energetic entrepreneur who...

Dec 22, 2021

Renee Arriola, of Placitas, NM, born on July 14, has gone to be with her beloved mother and brothers on December 22, 2021.

Renee was a treasured mother, godmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend.  She was the truest definition of devotion.  Once Renee set her mind to accomplish something, she was going to make it happen.  The love she had...

Dec 22, 2021

ELSIE ELIZABETH CASE 1929-2021

It is with great sadness that on the morning of December 22nd, 2021, Elsie Elizabeth Case passed away peacefully at the age of 92.

Elsie was a beloved mother to three daughters, Wanda Simmons, Alanna VanWinkle (George) and Donna Case.

She is survived by one sister Shirley Hayes, one brother Robert Brown (Marilyn), eight grandchildren, Mike...

Dec 22, 2021

Gilbert R. Herrera, age 74, passed away December 22, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born June 20, 1947 to his parents, Justo and Virginia Herrera, in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Flacks. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Herrera, and his son, Jeffrey Herrera.   A Visitation will be held January...

Dec 22, 2021

Dale LeeRoy Muncy was born December 21, 1938, to Luke and Nellie Muncy in Socorro, New Mexico. He passed away on December 22, 2021, at the age of 83. He is proceeded in death by his parents Luke and Nellie Muncy, his brothers Luke Eugene (Sonny), Bobby, Chuck, Billy, Donnie, and his sister Sue. Dale is survived by his wife...

Dec 22, 2021

David R. Gonzales December 7, 1951 - December 22, 2021 David Rael Gonzales, age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM, and lived there until he graduated from UNM and soon after moved to Los Angeles, CA where he...

Dec 21, 2021

Carl Fitzgerald

Carl W. Fitzgerald, 77, Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home in Bernalillo.

He was born December 25, 1943 in Auburn Il. to Orville and Pauline Fitzgerald. Carl and Helen were married on October 7, 2006

Carl served in the United Stated Navy as a Boiler Technician on the USS Tidewater from 1961...

Dec 21, 2021

Clemontine Walker was born January 28, 1927 in Canton, Mississippi to U.Z. and Ida (Smith) Holden. She was the eldest of two children. Clemontine received her education from Lincoln County School Systems in Lincoln, Mississippi. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. In Albuquerque, she was a member of New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church.

 

She...

Dec 20, 2021

Javier “Chapo” Rivas Contreras passed away on December 20, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 57.

Javier is survived by his wife, Delia Rivas; children, Jose Rivas, Nayeli Rivas, and Yesenia Rivas; son-in-law, Jesus A. Saenz; grandchildren, I’Lani Saenz Rivas and Elijah Saenz Rivas; his beloved pets, Charro, Romeo, Kash, Balthasar, and Graffiti. He is preceded in...

Dec 20, 2021

Phillip Robert Vouterin passed away and joined his beloved sisters on December 20, 2021. Phillip was born November 10, 1931 at the old St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was loved by his family and friends and was known to all by various nicknames including Phil, Robert, Sonny, Uncle and Mr. V. He is survived by his two brother-in-laws and many cousins, nieces...

Dec 19, 2021

Dec 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Grace Elaine (Laney) Dalbey, who passed away on December 19, 2021, at her home in Datil, New Mexico. Laney was born on June 25, 1961, in Yuma, Arizona to Darrell and Betty Simmons. She graduated from East High School in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from AIBT Technical Institute in...

Dec 19, 2021

Dec 18, 2021

Pamela Jane Moya (72) passed away peacefully, with her daughters by her side on December 18th, 2021.   Pam was preceded in death by her parents George and Jewell Markle and 1 brother Johnny Lee “Butch” Markle and many other extended family members who meant so much to her. She is reunited and rejoicing with them now and we know our...