John Frederick Grapp
Oct 17, 2024
John F. Grapp, age 88, went to be with our Lord, Thursday evening, October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born to Oscar F. and Rosina (Pierce) Grapp on a cold winter day, Feb. 18, 1936 at home. John attended Waverly School lettering in football, wrestling and track, graduating in 1956. On October 5, 1960 he married Eleanor...
Lorin Lee Wardrip
Oct 16, 2024
Lorin Lee Wardrip, age 69, sadly left us on October 16, 2024. Lorin was born August 19, 1955 in St. Charles, SD. His parents, Delmer and Norma Wardrip, then moved with him and his sister, Kathy, to New Mexico in the early 1960's.
Aside from growing up in New Mexico and in Arkansas, later in his life Lorin lived in Grants,...
Alejandro "Handro" Lucero
Oct 16, 2024
Alejandro "Handro" Lucero was born February 11, 1993 and entered into rest October 16, 2024.
With a warm smile, Handro was alway willing to help out and had one of the best hugs you could ever receive. The man always had your back! His family meant the world to him. He loved his grandfather and wanted to be just like him...
Kenneth Lee Ryan
Oct 16, 2024
Kenneth Lee Ryan left this worldly realm and went to heaven October 16, 2024, after a long illness.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Ryan, and Ethel DeWitt.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Joanna Moore Ryan, and children; Leann and Dana Van Leuven, Pamela Ryan Moreno, Jessica Hager; he is further survived by his stepchildren, Lena Johnson,...
Mary Patricia Higgins
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Patricia Higgins, age 81, passed away on October 15, 2024 at Advantage Assisted Living following a fall at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mary was a retired nurse, active in the VFW Post 5890 Auxiliary, and a member of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church of Rio Rancho.
Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from...
Lawrence Vernon Fenimore
Oct 15, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Fenimore went to be with God on October 15, 2024, with his family by his side.
Larry was born on July 4, 1932, to William and Marie Fenimore in St. Louis, Missouri, where he spent his youth. At 17 (on a whim) he and his best friend Eddie Perez decided to join the Army. Eddie failed the physical, but...
Carolyn Cleveland Lanphere
Oct 14, 2024
A uniquely lovely soul has left us. Carolyn Cleveland Lanphere, 86, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on October 14, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Carolyn was a much beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She was the consummate Southern Belle. Born in Franklin, LA on April 26, 1938, Carolyn was a warm, lovely woman with a...
Jose Moreno Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Jose Moreno Jr. was born March 19, 1933 ln Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Jose and Leonora (Olivas) Moreno. He married Irene Gutierrez on April 9, 1958 in Santa Rosa, NM.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Jose and Leonore Moreno, son Maximilian “Max” Moreno. Brothers Emerenciano Moreno, Horacio Moreno, Eduardo Moreno. sisters Mariana Lucero and Bertha Archuleta and...
Joanne Salerno
Oct 13, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joanne Salerno, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Joanne's life was tragically cut short in a car accident on October 13, 2024, while she and her devoted husband, Pat Salerno, were returning from church services.
Born on February 1, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Joanne was the daughter of Robert and...
William Jeffrey Finley
Oct 13, 2024
William Jeffery Finley, who was also known as Bill or Papa, was born on September 2, 1963, in Rural (Walker AFB) New Mexico. He was born to Robert Finley and Carol Jones. Bill and his two brothers were raised in New Mexico by his mother and stepfather Geroge.In 1981 Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps, he served two terms, receiving...
Lola Grice
Oct 11, 2024
Lola Grice’s beautiful journey on earth ended Friday October 11, 2024 at 2:43 am in Tucson, Arizona.
Lola Grice aka Ida Dolorita Baca Salas born Thursday, April 3, 1930 at 6:15 AM in San Francisco, New Mexico with the help of her Grandmother Marcelina Baca who was also a neighbor.
Lola was the youngest of six children, born to Alvino and Elvira...
Neta Katherine Ward
Oct 9, 2024
Neta was born on August 23, 1936 to Jessie and Susie Tucker in Levelland, Texas. She graduated from Abernathy High School, Abernathy, Texas, in 1955. She enjoyed being a tomboy as a child and played basketball and held several part-time jobs during high school, including waiting tables and tending the snack counter at the local drive-in theater.
She married Daniel F....
Nora E. Cordova
Oct 8, 2024
Nora E. Cordova, age 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born August 26, 1932 in Lemitar, NM to Daniel Chavez and Nica Nora Gomez Chavez. She was a graduate of Magdalena High School. On July 22, 1950, she married the love of her life, Felix M. Cordova. She was an employee of Gulton...
Angelita Albina Zamarron
Oct 7, 2024
Angela Albina Zamarron was born to Maria C. Valdez and Luis Rodriguez on November 28th, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas and passed on to her next chapter on October 7th, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was surrounded by her children, grand children and great grand children.
While married she gave birth to 4 kids between 1961 and 1973. After 20 years of...
Jenny Garcia
Oct 5, 2024
Jenny Garcia was born August 2nd,1949 in Roswell, NM. The Angels came to take her home October 5th, 2024. Jenny is preceded in death by her parents Elisa Garcia Savedra and Sam Wilson Garcia, her two beloved sons Ronnie Garcia and Sammy Garcia, her beloved brother Fernando H. Garcia, granddaughters Patricia Garcia and Monica Garcia, grandson Gilbert Garcia, nephew Julian...
Florence Cecilia Lucero
Oct 5, 2024
Florence Cecilia Lucero, affectionately known as "Cecy," was born on October 5, 1923, in El Paso, Texas, to parents James Luna and Carmen Luna, and left us peacefully on her 101st birthday, October 5, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her life spanned a century filled with love, art, and devotion, leaving a lasting imprint on all who were fortunate enough...
Martha Melchor Tenorio
Oct 4, 2024
Martha Tenorio was born May 19, 1943, to her parent's Joseph Melchor and Juanita Tenorio. She passed away October 04, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM.
She graduated from St. Catherine’s Santa Fe Catholic School. She worked for 38 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great great great grandmother. Martha was known for her love, strength,...
Octavia Ocean Martinez
Oct 4, 2024
Octavia Ocean Martinez, 4 months and 3 days old, returned to her heavenly Father on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at 2:18 pm. She was born Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 6:15 am.
In the short 4 months she was with us, she brightened our everyday. She loved to be held and cuddled by her parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Octavia loved...
Beth Kathleen House
Oct 2, 2024
Beth House, beloved wife of Richard House passed into her heavenly home on October 2nd, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on October 24th, 2024 attended by immediate family. A memorial service will be held on November 16th, 2024 at 10:00 am at Asbury United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, NM. Following the memorial service there will...
Jennifer Nicole Wolonsky
Sep 30, 2024
Jennifer Nicole Wolonsky, 32, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 30, 2024 after a pulmonary embolism.
Jen was born on April 3, 1992 to Karen and Glenn Wolonsky in Houston, Texas. Jen was a year old when her family moved to Morristown, NJ. When she was in high school, the family relocated to Charlotte, NC where she graduated from...
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