Obituaries

Mar 29, 2021

Arnold, Harry J. Age 93, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born November 20, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Harry and Louise (Isiminger) Arnold. Harry followed the love of his life, Barbara Montgomery, from Michigan to Albuquerque and they were married July 2, 1949. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Arnold of 64 years and...

Mar 29, 2021

Basia Holub, MD

December 12, 1962 – March 29, 2021

Basia Holub, 58, of Corrales, NM passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Basia was the youngest of 2 children.  Her parents, Edward and Irene were immigrants from war-torn Poland.  She lived in Irvington, NJ until she was 12 years, where she attended Sacred Heart...

Mar 27, 2021

There are people in this world who make it their personal mission in life to bring light and joy to everyone they meet. That was Paula. Everywhere she went she wore her magnetic smile and actively looked for ways to brighten someone’s day. Whether it was the cashier at the grocery store or a stranger standing in a line, Paula...

Mar 26, 2021

George LeRoy Evans passed away at his home on March 26, 2021 at the age of 84 with loved ones by his side.  His life began on July 6, 1936.  George graduated from Malin High School June 2, 1954.  George worked on his Father and Mother’s potato farm for many years.  He delivered propane and worked in a cemetery in...

Mar 26, 2021

Caroline Elizabeth (Betty) Raymer was born on February 16th ,1935 in Albuquerque, NM to Mabel Havard and passed away on March 26th in her home. Betty retired from Cochiti Elementary School where she was second grade teacher for more than 20 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Museum of Natural History, travelling, taking pictures and spending time with family at...

Mar 25, 2021

Garrett Ernest Bennett, age 44, was called to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday March 25, 2021. He was born on August 28, 1976 in San Antonio Texas. He was a member of Scared Heart Catholic Church. He graduated from Cibola High School in 1995. He worked for LifeRoots for fifteen years and then he worked for Share...

Mar 25, 2021

Timothy (Tim, Papa, Snoop Dog) Edward Otero, 69, proceeded onward into the eternal presence of Our Almighty God’s Grace, through His proclaimed Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the presence of his family at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Tim was born in Albuquerque, NM to Dolores Pearl Christensen & George Gilbert Otero Sr. in...

Mar 25, 2021

Robert "Bobbo" Bajek left this world and went home to Jesus on March 25, 2021, at the age of 65. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jane Bajek, and many other loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna; his daughter Jennifer and her husband, Cedar; son Aaron and wife Anitra; son...

Mar 24, 2021

Dale Gordon Glass passed away on March 24, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 79. He was an amazing, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a devoted family man.

He was born in Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania to Ivan and Mary Glass. He grew up in Ohio where he graduated from Stow High School. He attended college...

Mar 24, 2021

Abele James Castillo- Rinaldi blessed this world with his light on July 8, 2014. His short but purposeful journey came to a peaceful end on March 24, 2021. Abele endured a rare condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy. He is proceeded in Death by his big sister Racquelle, who passed from the same condition five years ago. Though the ailments he suffered were...

Mar 23, 2021

Betty Jane Cunningham, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born October 8, 1935 to Ray Sell and Esther Reed Sell in Stockton, Kansas.  She was a graduate of Stockton High School, Class of 1953.  She married Harold Cunningham on October 11, 1953, in Stockton, Kansas.  She was employed by Old American Insurance (20...

Mar 23, 2021

Mar 23, 2021

Rita Cantrell 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on March 23, 2021.

She was born on April 28, 1932 in Casa Salazar, NM.

She is survived by daughters, Patricia McCants of Bullhead City, AZ and Terrie Bitterolf of Minot, ND; sons, Dwayne Cantrell of Albuquerque, NM, and Michael Cantrell of Fort Sumner, NM; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

Mar 23, 2021

Owen M. McKenna, 66, of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 23, 2021.

Owen was born in Glen Cove, New York to Anna Weeda and Peter McKenna Jr. on October 30, 1954. He attended Brentwood High School and graduated in 1972. Then he was accepted into the University of New Mexico. In 1979 he received his Bachelors. He continued his...

Mar 23, 2021

Tina Faith Walters, age 34, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born in Chinle, Arizona on May 2, 1986, to Anthony Walters and Devera Yazzie. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Devera Yazzie.

Tina is survived by father, Anthony Walters of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Dusk Walters; brothers, Edison Walters, Xavier Clough; grandparents, Harry and Anna...

Mar 23, 2021

Antonio “Pilar” Urioste, 62, resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 20 years, went to be with Our Lord, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born to Eloy and Felipita Urioste in Las Vegas, New Mexico and raised in Algodones, New Mexico from the age of 6.

Pilar is survived by his wife, Angie of 41 years, his sons; Daniel...

Mar 22, 2021

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Daniel Patrick "Doc" McCarthy passed away New Year's Eve, 2020, peacefully, in his sleep while the world was celebrating, drinking, and lighting off fireworks.

Daniel was born on August 5th, 1946 in Sacramento, California to Leroy and Catherine McCarthy.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he trained in the healthcare profession....

Mar 22, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of W. Glenn Buckland on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM. Glen was born on March 24, 1964 in El Paso, Texas; the son of Bonnie Eddleton and Joe Buckland. Glen was devoted to his family and friends with great gratitude for the love he was shown. His granddaughter Gemma was...

Mar 22, 2021

It is with much love and admiration that we celebrate the life of Porfirio Ronald Diaz.  He was born June 27, 1950 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2021 in his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Maria, two daughters, Suzana (husband Michael) and Andrea...

Mar 21, 2021

Cover, Carmen Gonzalez June 12, 1923 – March 21, 2021 Carmen Cover passed away in Albuquerque on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at age 97. Carmen was born in Las Cruces to Pedro and Maximina Gonzalez. She was predeceased by her husband, Brooks; son, Ulis Kelly, and son David Kelly, and her sisters, Amelia and Dolores. She is survived by her...