Obituaries

Shirley Anne Bradshaw

Shirley Anne Bradshaw

Dec 11, 2021

Shirley Anne (Gulley) Bradshaw died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 85.

 

Shirley is survived by her husband W.A. Bradshaw of Rio Rancho, NM, her daughter Marcia McClarren and son in law Shaun McClarren of Rio Rancho, NM, granddaughter Brittany Ferrell and husband Matthew Ferrell of Lubbock, Texas, grandson Ryan...

Michael Schlachter

Michael Schlachter

Dec 11, 2021

Michael Joseph Schlachter, age 73, passed away December 11, 2021, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was born October 16, 1948, to Othmar Schlachter and Lucille Schlachter (Haycox) in Huntingburg, IN.  He graduated from Huntingburg High School in the class of 1966.  He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. 

He married his loving...

LaDon Moten Jr.

LaDon Moten Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

LaDon Moten Jr, 23, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and godfather passed away on December 10, 2021, at his home in El Paso.  LaDon was loved dearly by his family and friends.  He was born on May 5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM to LaDon Moten Sr. and Lisa (Montoya) Moten.   His one sister, Juanita (Moten) Mendoza who is...

Cassandra Diane Martinez

Cassandra Diane Martinez

Dec 10, 2021

Born February 16, 1979, Cassandra was an amazingly loving and selfless wife and mother. She left her legacy on earth through her two beautiful, healthy and smart children: Alexander J. Martinez and her daughter Abigail A. Martinez.  Cassandra was very active in her children’s lives. She spent a huge amount of time volunteering at the baseball fields and practicing with...

Ernest M Miranda

Ernest M Miranda

Dec 9, 2021

Our beloved dad and grandpa, Ernesto Moya Miranda, has left this place on earth to join his loving wife in heaven for eternal rest with our Heavenly Father. He was surrounded by his loving family at home, as he took his last breath.

Ernesto was born in Artesia NM and was raised in Lincoln county, specifically White Oaks, and Carrizozo...

Sally Casamento

Sally Casamento

Dec 9, 2021

Sally Casamento passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 72.

Sally is survived by her children, Alfred (Bernadette Casamento) of Rio Rancho, NM and Chris ( Brenda Casamento) of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Beverly (Jim Kizer) and Helen Leidel (Warren Leidel) of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Sarah Casamento of Rio Rancho, NM, Vincent Casamento...

Alejandro “Alex” Montoya

Alejandro “Alex” Montoya

Dec 8, 2021

Alejandro “Alex” Montoya passed away on December 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 41.

Alejandro is survived by his beloved wife, Diana R. Montoya of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Julia A. Montoya of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Jude D. Montoya of Rio Rancho, NM; father, James Montoya of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Adrian Montoya of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law,...

Carol Ann Murphy

Carol Ann Murphy

Dec 8, 2021

Carol Murphy passed away on December 8th, 2021 after a decade-long battle with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia. She spent her final days comforted by the presence of her daughters Kerry and Patricia. She was born in 1942 to Edward and Trayce Murphy in Fargo, ND, but lived in New Mexico for her entire adult life. She is survived by her three children-...

Donna Mirabal

Donna Mirabal

Dec 8, 2021

Donna Mirabal, age 59, was released from her pain on December 8, 2021. With prayers from her loving family and friends, Donna went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Donna loved fishing, camping, and riding on the motorcycle. She also loved being a dedicated baseball mom.

Donna is survived by her husband of 43 years, Benito, her...

Paul D. Pasnewski

Paul D. Pasnewski

Dec 7, 2021

Paul D. Pasnewski, 58, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on December 7, 2021. Paul was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; stepdaughter, Kristina Friend (Seth); stepson Che McCarthy (Andrea); brother, Mark (Cecilia); 6 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at...

Louis Padilla

Louis Padilla

Dec 7, 2021

LOUIS PADILLA, known by his beloved wife of 45 years as “My Luis”, went home to be with the Lord and be rejoined with his beautiful wife Maggie on December 7, 2021. Louis was born on July 15, 1937, in Tome, New Mexico, and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He was a 1955 graduate of Albuquerque High School and...

Yvonne Elizabeth Garcia

Yvonne Elizabeth Garcia

Dec 7, 2021

Yvonne E Garcia 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. She was born to the late Sebastian and Marie Troncoso on July 6, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Robert P. Garcia; son Miguel Troncoso, wife Sonya; grandchildren: Tobias, Lorelei, and Angelina Troncoso; brother Mario, wife Michelle; sister Maryann, husband Monty; sister Annette, husband Larry. She was preceded...

Agnes Chavez

Agnes Chavez

Dec 6, 2021

Our dear and precious mom, Agnes Chavez, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully in her home, on Monday, December 6, 2021 at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, our mom is preceded in death by her husband and our dad, Peter Chavez of whom she was married for 43 years before...

Ruth Weichbrodt

Ruth Weichbrodt

Dec 6, 2021

Ruth Prottengeier Weichbrodt.  December 3, 1927 - December 6, 2021

 

Ruth Prottengeier Weichbrodt passed away after a long illness at the age of 94 on December 8, 2021. She is survived by her children Lisa and her husband, Steve; Christine and her husband, Ronald; and David; her grandchildren David, Ben, Michael, Matthew, and Kathryn; and her great grandchildren Emery, Anna, and...

Carol Marie Rossi

Carol Marie Rossi

Dec 5, 2021

Carol Marie Rossi

Carol Rossi died on December 5, 2021 in her home in Rio Rancho, NM. Carol was born on November 23, 1944, to Anthony and Marian (Patella) Colella in Auburn, NY. She married David Rossi, on January 28, 1967, in Auburn, NY. They were married for over 54 years. Her parents, Anthony and Marian Colella, both preceded her...

C. Scott Everett

C. Scott Everett

Dec 5, 2021

C. Scott Everett passed away on December 5, 2021.  He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Marie Smith Everett; his children, Gregory Everett and wife, Victoria and grandsons Hunter and Archie; Matthew Everett, and Mackenzie Everett all of Albuquerque, NM. Parents, Cecil and Barbara Everett; brother Guy...

Abraham Adrian Martinez

Abraham Adrian Martinez

Dec 5, 2021

Abraham Adrian Martinez, age 40 passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 24, 1981 to Stanley and Janet Martinez in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Teodoro and Juanita Aragon, and Louie and Lucy Martinez; his brother, Cipriano Garcia.   He is survived by his: daughter, Ciarrah Martinez of...

Mary Louise Benavidez

Mary Louise Benavidez

Dec 4, 2021

Mary Louise Benavidez passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at the age of 80 years old.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Leo Benavidez, by mother Mary (Sandoval) Tafoya, by father Johnny Tafoya, and by granddaughter Adrienne Apodaca. Mary is survived by her children Gloria, Robert Leo Jr., Diane,...

Anthony Rodriguez

Anthony Rodriguez

Dec 4, 2021

Anthony Alex Rodriguez of Tucumcari NM, born May 19, 1973. Passed away December 4, 2021, in Albuquerque NM following complications caused by COVID 19.

Anthony is preceded in death by his dad, Alex Rodriguez; Grandmother, Lucy Perea; Sister, Christine Gonzalez.

He is survived by his three children, Dominick, Lorena (Josh), Maria; Mother, Mary Ann Rodriguez; Father, Chris Gonzalez; grandchildren, Augie,...

Leonard A. Vigil

Leonard A. Vigil

Dec 4, 2021

Leonard A. Vigil was born on October 3, 1957 to Eloy O. Vigil and Josie Mercedes Sanchez in Clayton, NM. God called Leonard home on December 4, 2021 in Farmington, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Eloy Vigil and his brother Patrick Vigil. 

Leonard is survived by his wife, Laura, his two daughters, his mother, Josie, and...