Obituaries

Andres Gomez

Jan 7, 2021

Andres Gomez was born in a little town called Motaje, near Tepic in the state of Nayarit, Mexico on February 4, 1936.  His parents were Pablo and Paula Gomez Padilla.  He leaves behind four living sisters: Dominga, Rosa, Silvia and Delia who unfortunately couldn’t make it to his memorial service due to health conditions and distance of travel.

He is...

Fred Lewis White

Jan 6, 2021

Fred Lewis White was born on January 24, 1930, in Tallahassee, Florida, to Emmett and Rosalie White. He passed away on January 6, 2021.

Fred grew up in Albuquerque and attended Albuquerque High School, where he was a member of the state championship football team and graduated in 1948.

When the Korean War broke out, he enlisted in the U.S....

Michael Gutierres

Jan 6, 2021

Shellie Jo (Gribble) Taylor

Jan 5, 2021

Feliz Garcia

Jan 5, 2021

Garcia, Feliz   Age 92, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Grants, NM. She was born October 24, 1928 to Secondido and Margarita Martinez in Seboyeta, NM   Feliz was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; husband, Julian Garcia; son, Gary Garcia; grandson, Randy Mayo; great granddaughter, Adrianna Garcia; great grandson, Joseph Romero IV; daughters-in-law:...

Jane Marie Challenger

Jan 4, 2021

Jane Marie Challenger, age 74, passed away January 4, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born July 23, 1946 in York, Pennsylvania, to Henry David Gross and Mary Ellen Ness.  She attended Pottsgrove High School through 1964.  She was a retail assistant store manager until 1989, when she retired and moved to New Mexico.  Jane overcame the limitations life...

Christina Jeanine Deveney

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4th, 2021 we lost our beloved Christina Deveney. She was born on December 3, 1971 and had just celebrated her 49th birthday. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Harry and Frances Deveney, maternal grandfather David Pearman, and many furbabies. She is survived by her father, Michael Deveney; her mother and stepfather, Karen and Ron...

Arthur R. Baca, Sr.

Jan 4, 2021

Arthur R. Baca, Sr., passed away January 4, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was born August 19, 1940 in Escondido, New Mexico to Horacio and Rebecca V. Baca.  He served honorably in the United States Army from 1959 – 1966, as a SP5.  He married the love of his life, Andrea “Andi” Quintela, in Loving, NM, June 21, 1969.  

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Antonio Jose Mirabal Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

                                      Another of Our Greatest Generation has passed.

                              Antonio Jose Mirabal Jr.   May 12, 1925 – January 3, 2021

 

     It is with great sadness that the family of Antonio Jose Mirabal Jr. announces his passing on Sunday, January 3, 2021 due to complications of Covid 19. Although he lived a long life of 95 years he was...

James E. Garcia Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Sean Dominic Williams

Jan 3, 2021

Sean Dominic Williams, age 50 passed away on January 3, 2021 surrounded by his family in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Columbus, OH on February 1, 1970.

Sean is survived by his mother, Fannie Faye Williams; and his brother, Brian and wife Tami. 

He is preceded in death by his father, James Edward Williams, who passed away December 20,...

John Scott MacQuarrie

Jan 2, 2021

John  Scott MacQuarrie, age 77, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born in San Diego, CA on January 27, 1943, to William and Helen MacQuarrie. 

He was preceded in death by his father, William Dean MacQuarrie; mother, Helen McKee MacQuarrie.

John  is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Julianna MacQuarrie of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter,...

Terrie Murphy

Jan 2, 2021

Kim Legendre

Jan 1, 2021

Kim Ellen Legendre passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 1, 2021 at the age of 57.

Kim is survived by her mother, Jacquelyn Condit; her husband, Roger Legendre; brothers, Kevin Condit and Brandon Foxx; children, Joseph Legendre and Spouse; Marlo Gutierrez and Spouse; Tony Legendre and Spouse; Nicole Arya and Spouse; and Robert Legendre; grandchildren, Solomon, James, Roman,...

Elsie Corina Nolan

Jan 1, 2021

Elsa (Elsie) Corina Nolan, age 93, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister, was embraced by our Lord Jesus, on Friday, January 1, 2021 and taken to her heavenly home. She is survived by her sons: Alex Nolan of Amarillo TX, Louie (Rita) Nolan of Rio Rancho NM, and Richard (Faline) Nolan of Amarillo TX., brother...

Edis Reyes

Jan 1, 2021

Edis Reyes has left us to be with her savior, she passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 1, 2021 at the age of 87.

Edis is survived by her son, William “Bill” (Dorthy) Reyes of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Luci (Fernando) Tiesi of Albuquerque, NM; brother-in-law, Edwin Reyes of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, Cecilia Reyes of Albuquerque, NM; her only...

Jason Ray Steele

Jan 1, 2021

Steele, Jason Ray Age 30, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.    He is survived by his mother, Bernadette Benavidez (Frank Benavidez); his siblings: Jazmine Garcia, Valerie Steele, Jerry Garcia, Jeremi Steele, Joshua Steele, Jamie Garcia, and Paul Garcia.   A Mass will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at Our Lady of Assumption, 811 Guaymas Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108....

Billie Jo Stephens

Jan 1, 2021

Billie Jo Stephens, age 53,passed away January 1. 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born January 2, 1967 in Ft. Knox, KY, to a German mother and an American soldier, William J. Ellis and Josepha Ernst.  Billie was raised in a military life, which ultimately lead her to a long time residence, her home, and her final destination here in Rio...

Buddy Farrell Walker

Jan 1, 2021

Buddy Farrell Walker, age 89 passed away peacefully in his sleep on 1/1/21.  He was a long time NM cattle and sheep rancher in Santa Rosa and Corona.  He also raised AQHA quarter horses.  He had a special connection with animals of all kinds.  In later years he had a real estate business in Albuquerque.  He appreciated the comradery of...

Rudy Daniel Vallejos

Dec 31, 2020

Vallejos, Rudy Daniel   Rudy D. Vallejos beloved Father, Tata, Uncle, Brother and friend. Went home to our Heavenly Father on December 31, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born September 3,1966 in Grants, NM and a longtime resident of Cubero, NM.   He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Vallejos, mother Ramona Vallejos, sister Debra...