Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Carson W. "Masterblaster" Matthews, age 70, passed away November 2, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born August 13, 1951 in Alhambra, California to Mack Matthews and Maggie Sandoval.  He was proudly raised by his father and mother Manuel and Maggie Lopez.  He was a loving husband to the love of his life, Lorraine Matthews; and a proud parent of 4 children,.Hope,...

Nov 2, 2021

After a life of  countless adventures, close brushes with death and 30 years of heroic  battles with cancer, a brain tumor and other illnesses, Korean veteran and photojournalist Manuel Ruben Miera, Sr, left mortality quickly and quietly on November 2, 2021.

Manuel was born 24 March 1934, in Taos, N.M., the 3rd child of Victor Miera and Marina Trujillo.  He...

Nov 2, 2021

Rumaldo Chavez of Socorro succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on November 2, 2021. He was 91, born on August 17,1930 in Lemitar NM. Preceded in death by his parents Felix Chavez and Guadalupita (Gonzales) Chavez.  He was the 3rd born of 10 children and graduated from Socorro High School in 1949. Once out of High School,...

Nov 2, 2021

Richard E. “Dick” Holben passed away peacefully on Nov 2, 2021. He was born Dec 2, 1937 in North Apollo, PA to Clyde Holben and Mary Pasterick. He graduated from Apollo Area Joint High School in 1955. After his service in the Army, he came to Albuquerque and began working for Sandia Corporation. In 1962 he met Judy Siede, who...

Nov 1, 2021

Anna “Marie” Pearson passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 67.

Anna is survived by her husband, John Edward Pearson; children, John L. Martinez (Michelle A. Martinez), Lisa A. Gabaldon (Jason E. Gabaldon), and Joseph M. Martinez (Elizabeth Martinez); honorary son, David “Pee-Wee” Garcia; siblings, Rudy Garcia and Frances Garcia, Fidel “Junie” Garcia...

Oct 31, 2021

Lawrence Lavoy Foor passed away peacefully October 31, 2021 of Cardio Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born October 9, 1935 in Fort Sumner, NM. Graduated Ft. Sumner high school where he played trumpet. Graduated UNM College of Pharmacy, while also playing trumpet in the marching and concert band. After graduation he began working in retail pharmacy. Married Emily Taulman December 22,...

Oct 30, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Lucy “Chana” “Chanita” Baca passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on October 29th, 2021 at the age of 82.

Lucy is survived by her daughters, Christine Eisenberg and son in law, David Eisenberg of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Eileen Baca-Penner and son in law, Douglas Penner of Placitas, New Mexico; the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Kateri...

Oct 29, 2021

Elizabeth Louise Ankeny, age 85, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born October 27, 1936 to her parents, Genevieve and Joseph Newton in Bernalillo, NM.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Genevieve Newton and Joseph Newton; her son, Timothy Duprey; husband of 28 years, Claude Ankeny; brother, Richard Newton; brother, George...

Oct 29, 2021

Patrick “Pat” L. Gonzales, age 51, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away into God’s grace on October 29, 2021. Pat was born on August 20, 1970, in Socorro, NM, to Ernest Gonzales and Dorothy (Vallejos) Gonzales.            

Pat was born into a very large and loving family. Throughout his childhood, he was known for helping his father maintain...

Oct 28, 2021

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas P. "Tom" Griffin, 56, went home to our Lord on Thurs., Oct 28th 2021 after a brief illness.  He is survived by Denise, his wife of 31 years, mother Mary- Jo, sister Cathie, brother A.J. and wife Yuliya, and nephew and niece; Alexander and Kira. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas P. “TP” Griffin. 

After attending...

Oct 28, 2021

Vasquez, Eufelio 1939-2021   Eufelio Vasquez was born on November 6, 1939 in the small village of La Placita, NM. He went to be with our Lord on October 28, 2021, with his family by his side.   He was preceded in death by his parents Benigno Vasquez and Mary Vasquez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58...

Oct 27, 2021

Grace Ann Sedillo, age 47, passed away on October 27, 2021, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.   Grace was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 19, 1974 to Carlie Sedillo and Yolanda Gurule. She grew up in Albuquerque and attended public schools here, graduating from Valley High School in 1996. While she was at Valley High School...

Oct 26, 2021

Carmen Chavez Crider, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on October 26, 2021. Carmen is survived by her children: Phillip D. Crider and wife Linda, Adeline M. Herrera Kenna and husband Randy, Laura L. Garcia and husband Stephen; her grandchildren: Christina, Angela, Sarah, Blake and Daniel; her great-grandchildren Brady, Violet...

Oct 25, 2021

David “Mike” Stearnes, 62, Dad, Grampy, husband, brother, friend, and funny guy left this world on Monday, October 25, 2021, after a marathon run to beat pulmonary fibrosis. At the time of his death, Mike was in Phoenix, Arizona, awaiting a lung transplant, but couldn’t quite finish the race. Mike often said that his greatest achievement was his family. He...

Oct 25, 2021

Samuel “Sammy” DeFillippo, aged 82, born June 9, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York passed peacefully at his Rio Rancho home the night of Monday, October 25, 2021. Sammy was the eldest of six children, born of Sam and Evelyn DeFillippo. After attending high school in Brooklyn, he joined the army and served his country for 4 years.  On his birthday...

Oct 25, 2021

Joseph Gene Tuttoilmondo

Sept. 8, 1945 – Oct. 25, 2021

Our dear friend, Joe, left us one day last October, succumbing to the pernicious effects of pulmonary disease. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Peter Tuttoilmondo, and Rose (Pullara) Tuttoilmondo. While a native of Colorado, Joe spent virtually all his adult life in his adopted state of New...

Oct 24, 2021

Julie Johnston Groneman, longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away the afternoon of October 24th in the presence of close friends and family. Julie had chosen to go on hospice after a diagnosis of lung cancer and was humbled by the outpouring of support and kindness she received from those dear to her.

 

Born on May 31st, 1952, to...