Obituaries

Aug 23, 2021

Dominguez, Jimmy Daniel Age 46, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 23, 1975, to Jacob Dominguez and Nancy Martinez . Jimmy is survived by sister, Rhonda Olguin of Albuquerque, NM. His two daughters Sara Marie & Chloe Dominguez of Denver, CO.

Service will be held on Saturday, September 18th, at 2:00pm at Daniels...

Aug 22, 2021

Nicholaus Shaun Olguin began his life journey on October 25, 1995.  His journey came to an abrupt halt on August 22, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his two brothers DJ Torres and Ramon Xavier Vega, step brother Kevin Torres and his grandparents Arthur and Darlene Pino.  He is survived by his mother Victoria Pino, his father Robert Olguin...

Aug 22, 2021

Regina E. Bower, age 92, entered into God’s Kingdom of Eternal Rest on August 22, 2021.  Regina was born in Rochester, NY on May 15, 1929 to the late Esther and Frank Burns.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Donald A. Bower.  She leaves behind her 8 children: Steven and spouse Gloria; Kenneth and spouse...

Aug 22, 2021

Philip “Phil” “Coach” Richard Griego died unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on August 22, 2021 at the age of 60.

 

Philip is survived by his mother Tarcila (Tafoya) Griego of Belen, New Mexico, his wife Rosalie Griego of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his son Eric and wife Sandra Griego, his daughter Jessica and husband Michael Tafoya, his daughter...

Aug 22, 2021

Danny “Gordo” A. Martinez died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on 08/22/2021 at the age of 74.

 

Danny is survived by his wife Louise Martinez, his brother Richard Martinez, his sister Mary Grace Jimenez, his son Daniel Martinez, his daughter Victoria Martinez, his daughter Patricia Medina, his sisters in law Amy, Evie, Dorthy, Lena, Edna, his brothers in law...

Aug 21, 2021

Fabian Ortega died unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on August 21st, 2021 at the age of 21.

 

Fabian is survived by his mother Silvia (née Burrola) Ortega, his father Gumercindo Ortega, his brother Manuel Alberto Burrola, his brother Angel Ortega, his sister Alejandra Ortega, his brother Cristobal Ortega and by his sister Silvia Ortega.

 

Fabian was born...

Aug 21, 2021

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of my father, Ramesh Bhambhani at the age of 93, has passed on August 21st, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico. My father was the kindest, sweetest, and most generous human being ever. He was always full of energy, full of humor, and he always prioritized family over anything else. He was surrounded...

Aug 20, 2021

John N. Sanchez (Jimmy), of Magdalena, New Mexico beloved husband, father and friend passed on August 20, 2021 at age 78.

Jimmy was survived by his wife Darlene Sanchez; children, Bobby Dean Sanchez, Amanda Sanchez and Victoria Torres; brothers, Gilbert Sanchez and wife Barbara, Joe Sanchez and wife Helen; sister, Maria Sanchez; grandchildren, Richard Hobbs, Daniel and Sofia Haggenmiller; great-grandson...

Aug 19, 2021

Luis Armando Molina age 35 of Rio Rancho, NM. passed away on August 19, 2021.

He was born in Espanola NM to Armando Molina and Janette Martinez, and was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Vicente and Norberta Molina, Maternal grandfather Filimon Martinez, Uncles Eziquio Molina, Lawrence Martinez, Ivan Martinez, and Faustin Martinez, may their souls rest in peace. He is survived By Parents Armando...

Aug 19, 2021

Steven Vincent Gonzales, age 58, passed away on August 19, 2021, after battling cancer for over 20 years. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 19, 1963.   Steven is survived by his parents, Benny and Mable Gonzales, his brother David Gonzales, his sister Debra Gonzales, his nephew David Gonzales Jr., his nieces Jasmine Garza and Danielle Gonzales and...

Aug 19, 2021

Michael T. (Mike) Wersonick, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at Lovelace Hospital on August 19, 2021. Mike is survived by his mother, Evelyn Vigil Wersonick, his brother Gary Wersonick, his nephews, Daniel and David Richard, his aunt Ann Vigil and many cousins.   Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vincent and Alma Vigil, his brothers, David Thomas Wersonick,...

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Catherine “Kay” “Kathy” Alliene Garcia (née Ursanic) died peacefully on August 17th, 2021 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 95.

 

Catherine is survived by her brother, Anthony Ursanic of Penfield, OH; daughter, Antonia Reidy and son in law, Dennis of Marietta, GA; son, Ben Ursanic and daughter in law, Anne of Hobbs, NM; daughter, Madeline...

Aug 16, 2021

David V. Graham died peacefully August 16th, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 97.

 

David is survived by his son David Fernando Graham of Albuquerque, NM, his daughter Diana Lee Tapia of Albuquerque, NM, his daughter Donna Lea Schuler of Albuquerque, NM and by his nine adult Grandchildren, his seven Great-Grandchildren and by his 11 Great -...

Aug 16, 2021

Rachel L. Jones, 76 of Rio Rancho, NM. Was called home to rest in her place prepared by God, on August 16, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

She was born in Kedron, Arkansas on June 17, 1945 to the late Adam and Lillian Tisdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as three sisters and three...

Aug 15, 2021

Aug 14, 2021

Fred C. Apodaca went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Catherine (Valdez) Apodaca and two children, daughter, Kristine D. Apodaca of Silver Springs, Maryland and son, James F. Apodaca of Hartford City, Indiana.

Two grandchildren, Francisco Apodaca and Isabel Knox.

Sister Flory Montoya and her spouse, Alex...

Aug 14, 2021

Roger was born in Albuquerque, NM.  He is survived by his mother, Betty Serafin, wife Sherri Serafin, son Nicklaus Serafin, brother Gary Silva, Sister Denise Silva, and 3 step-children Christina Eldodt, Michael Abeita, and Kimberly Abeita, along with many, many friends.  

Roger grew up in Los Lunas, NM where he played high school sports, including wrestling, football, and baseball.  He also...

Aug 14, 2021

Jeffrey Michael Brown, known professionally in radio and media as Jeff Kelly, died unexpectedly in Glendale, California, on 08/14/2021 at the age of 50.

Jeff is survived by his mother Linda Carol (née Davis) Brown, his father Ernest “Joe” Brown, his fiancée Melissa Louise Veazey, his son Jordan Christopher Brown, his daughters Christina Nicole Brown and Darian Rose Brown, his...

Aug 14, 2021

Homegoing Celebration   Katherine Bradford Sunrise January 6, 1932 Sunset August 14, 2021     Service Thursday, August 26, 2021 10:00 am Strong Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106   Katherine Webb Bradford (Babe) was born January 6, 1932, in Gonzales Texas, to Hamilton Webb and Jessie Webb Neals. She married Clyde Bradford on September 18, 1954,...

Aug 14, 2021

Humberto Marroquin passed away at the age of 80 on August 14th, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Dora Marroquin, and their sons Jerry, Larry, and Gary Marroquin. His sister Yolanda Smith,  as well as their three grandchildren. 

 

Services will be announced at a later date.