Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

 

In memory of :

SHAWN DAVID LYNCH

August 6, 1987- September 27, 2021

Shawn was born in Albuquerque, NM.  He completed the family of Renee and David Lynch Jr.  Over the years he enjoyed family times where he played Little League and was known as "Canon Arm" from his favorite position of catcher.  Shawn had wonderful opportunities to travel...

Sep 27, 2021

Calvin C. Cross passed away September 27th, 2021 in Rio Rancho.

He was 97 years old and a long time resident of Rio Rancho.

Calvin was a veteran having served in the US army during WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marie, his daughter Callie 

Dawkins, Stepson Bob Kelly, Granddaughter Christina Dawkins-Ward,

and Grandson Andrew Kelly.

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Sep 27, 2021

The family of Iva LaVelle Pawl, 78, of Socorro, is saddened to announce her peaceful passing, at home with her family, September 27, 2021. Iva was born on February 28, 1943 in Humble City, New Mexico.

LaVelle is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Edward C. Pawl II, Daughter, Rachanda Edmonds, Son, Bryan Gooch, Daughter, Rhonda Schmidt, Son,...

Sep 26, 2021

Harold Dean Butts, age 89, passed away on September 26, 2021. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Barstow, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Vera, of 67 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Carol, and his nephews, Gary and Fred  Butts. 

Dean was in the US Coast Guards; while serving he met his wife, Vera,...

Sep 26, 2021

Jasper ‘Don’ Ortiz, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away September 26 at home with his loving family beside him.  He died just shy of his 90th birthday.  Don was a husband, father, grandfather and brother.  He was also a businessman, a lifelong student of Spanish history, culture and language, and passionate about golf, music and crossword puzzles.  Don was always eager to share his deep knowledge with anyone who would...

Sep 26, 2021

Briget  Michele Rodriquez was born on Nov 2, 1974 in San Benito, Tx. She passed away the morning of September 26, 2021 at 9:25 a.m. at home in Socorro, New Mexico. 

Briget Rodriguez was a loving mother to Tomas Briano Jr., Eric Rodriguez, Juan Noriega Jr., and Angelica Perez. She will be missed by her god-daughter Alice White, her mother Laneva...

Sep 25, 2021

C. Matilde Hart  1/12/1936 - 9/25/2021

C. Matilde Hart (known as Cuttie), 85, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. A wife of 65 years and mother of five, grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 15 was an avid reader, a prolific knitter and crocheter and staunchly religious. She was a giving and loving mom who will be dearly missed by all. 

Cuttie was the oldest daughter of...

Sep 24, 2021

Sep 24, 2021

John (Johnnie) Kelly Valencia, 50 passed away unexpectedly September 24, 2021 in Portland, OR. 

John is survived by his wife, Marcie Valencia, who he married 15 years ago on May 12, 2006 at their home in Rio Rancho, NM; son, John Robert Valencia (Kim) ; daughters, Veronica Sandoval (Kyle) and Sabrina Chavez and husband, Raymond; granddaughter, Evelyn Aurora Chavez; moms,...

Sep 23, 2021

Bessie A. Apache - Sunrise: January 23, 1933 – Sunset: September 23, 2021.

Bessie was born and raised in Alamo, NM. She passed away surrounded by her Son and Daughters on September 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her Parents Johnson Apachito and Helen Guerro Apachito; Husband Nelson Apache; Son Jimmy Apache; Daughters MarAgree Apache, Anna Apache Smiley,...

Sep 22, 2021

Gordon Farrow Brave, age 50, passed away September 3, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 6, 1970, in Great Falls, MT.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 30 years, Dani Jo Bottoms whom he married in May 23, of 1991 in Gonzales, LA; his 6 children, Sarah Brave, Robert Brave, Lauren Molley (Adam), Dylan Brave, Kaitlyn...

Sep 22, 2021

George S. Bosiljevac, 86, passed away on Sept. 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.

George is survived by his wife Norma Jean and five children Valerie, Cathy, Bridget, Steven, and Tom along with 10 grandchildren Tiana, Gaby, Kata, Ryan, Jordan, Lhadze, Dechen, Skailar, Cailiosa, and Michael. His brother Frank D. Bosiljevac and his wife Jan along with their children Daniel...

Sep 21, 2021

Rosalie Dion passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 82.

Rosalie is survived by her children, Deborah Dion of Albuquerque, NM, Russell Dion and wife, Gina of Bernalillo, NM, Eric Dion and wife, Yvonne of Albuquerque, NM, and Monty Dion of Albuquerque, NM; 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She is preceded...

Sep 21, 2021

William Wade Larson, 78, peacefully entered into Heaven on September 21, 2021. Bill, as everyone called him, was born February 25, 1943 to Pete H. and Lois I. (Lyon) Larson. He was the youngest of seven children. His father passed away when he was young and his mother moved the family from Parsons to Kansas City, Kansas. Bill graduated from...

Sep 21, 2021

Betty Ruth Birchfield age 85, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021. Betty was born March 16th, 1936 in Ameagle, West Virginia. She attended Williamson High school and married Arville Birchfield on May 22nd, 1953. They were married 68 years and had three sons.

 

Betty is survived by her husband...

Sep 20, 2021

Felicia Romero Steinberg was born in Llano Largo, New Mexico on January 23, 1932. At an early age Felicia lost her mother and went to live with her maternal grandparents in Cordova, New Mexico. Upon completion of the 8th grade Felicia moved back to Llano Largo to attend high school in Penasco. She enjoyed learning and would often speak about...

Sep 20, 2021

James Otero was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Manny and Louise. He loved the Lord fiercely and attended Legacy Church for several years. Those who knew James, knows he loved his family dearly.   He enjoyed watching movies and LOVED music, specifically oldies. James leaves behind wife Kathy...

Sep 20, 2021

Sep 20, 2021

James J. Montano “Jimmy/Jimmy Joe”, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 87.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Mary Frances Montano of Corrales, NM; daughter-in-law, Dora Montano (Albert) of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Diana Sanchez (Al) of Albuquerque, NM and Dottie Tenorio (Richard) of Corrales, NM; sons,...

Sep 20, 2021

Jean Louise Moser died in her home September 20, 2021 at the age of 82. 

She was born in New York and moved to Corrales, NM in 1971 with her husband, Thomas Francis Moser Jr. and 4 children.  Then she moved to Rio Rancho, NM and was very active with her church, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Jean now joins...