Obituaries

Dec 22, 2020

Loretta L. Madrid, devoted wife, mother & grandmother, age 86, peacefully passed away Dec. 22, 2020. Loretta was born May 6, 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to Edward & Ruth Fournier. Loretta met Nick B. Madrid while he was serving in the Army. They married on Jan, 31, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. shortly after, they moved to...

Dec 22, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

June Ann (Cordonnier) Benbow passed away onto eternity in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on 12-22-2020. June Ann was born in Dayton, Ohio to Stephen and Mary (Houillion) Cordonnier. 

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jesse Arthur Benbow, mother Mary Mathila (Houillion) Cordonnier, father Stephen Frank Cordonnier, sister Cecilia Mary House, brother-in-law Ralph Edwin House, sister Margaret Mary...

Dec 21, 2020

Jeanette B. Hale Age 100, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in, Eagleville, MO., on January 6, 1920, to Carlos and Mary Russell. She was married to Keith Hale for fifty years. Jeanette is survived by son, Dan Hale of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Linda Spellman of Simivalley, Ca.; daughter in law Lori Hale of Albuquerque,...

Dec 21, 2020

Lawrence J Belanger, 69 years old of Las Cruces, New Mexico

He passed away December 21, 2020 at Lovelace Hospital.

Lawrence was born September 12, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He served in the US Navy and did two tours in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He had received various medals including National Defense Service metal, Combat Action Ribbon...

Dec 20, 2020

Eusabio (Chevo) Apodaca Contreras passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Albuquerque on Sunday, December 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with a dibilitating illness.  Chevo was the Contreras family patriarch as well as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Chevo leaves behind many loved ones to honor his...

Dec 20, 2020

James Edward Williams

James Edward Williams, age 84, passed away on December 20, 2020 surrounded by his family in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA on July 10, 1936.

James Served in the United States Air Force for 23 ½ years (1957-1980) and retired as Master Sergeant with the following accommodations: Joint Services Commendation Medal, AF Good...

Dec 20, 2020

 

Margaret Casey, 98, passed away December 20, 2020.  She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and grandson Matthew.  She is survived by her daughter Marianne and husband John Gardner.  Private burial December 30, 2020.

Dec 20, 2020

Dorothy Helen Bender   April 2, 1931 - December 20, 2020   On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Dorothy Bender passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in New York City, NY on April 2, 1931.    Dorothy was Edgewood’s first administrative assistant for many years, tutored children, volunteered at the US Forest...

Dec 19, 2020

Ortiz, Mary Therese    On Friday, December 19, 2020, Heaven got another redheaded Angel, Mary Therese Ortiz; born in Snyder, TX on August 11, the fourth of four children born to the union of E. Eloy Ortiz and Monica S. Ortiz.    Mary was preceded in death by her father, E. Eloy Ortiz; her older brother, Larry J Ortiz; her...

Dec 18, 2020

Mandy Cathareen Nichols, 93, passed away at her daughter’s home on December 18, 2020 leaving behind a legacy of love and friendships. She was born and educated in Council Bluffs, Iowa moving to Albuquerque in 1953.

Mandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John M Nichols, her youngest son, Dennis Speer of Colorado, her parents, Stephan and Eva...

Dec 18, 2020

Scott Lee Veretto, 41, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Scott is survived by his parents, sisters, nieces, nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Scott had a kind spirit, a great sense of humor, and a ton of charm. He was raised an outdoorsman, taking annual hunting and fishing trips...

Dec 18, 2020

Moreno, Pete "Compa"

Pete ” Compa”  Moreno passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Pete was born on July 29, 1932 in Gallup, NM. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Lisa Moreno. In his younger days Pete took up steer wrestling, from what he told about it he was darn good at it. Upon leaving his home...

Dec 17, 2020

Aurora Chavez (70) of Polvadera, NM went to her everlasting home Thursday December 17, 2020 at the age of 70. Aurora was born to Simon Flores Sr. and Aurora Villa Flores on April 16th, 1950 in Mesilla, NM. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Aurora worked for eagle piture for almost 20 years.  She loved to cook...

Dec 16, 2020

John Robert Johnston

On Wednesday December 16, 2020, John Robert Johnston, loving husband and father of three children went to his Lord and savior. John was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 13, 1933 to Lenard and Marie Johnston. He was the younger brother of James Johnston. John is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joanne,...

Dec 16, 2020

Maria Oralia Holguin entered into rest in her home in Socorro, New Mexico on December 16, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1942 to Martin and Clarita Lopez in Manzano, New Mexico. She was the fifth child of twelve children. Oralia was a long-time resident of Socorro and loved to spend her time driving around with her granddaughter Shantal...

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 15, 2020

Robert Orona, our Beloved Grandpa was born in Red Hill New Mexico on March 12, 1936 to Frank and Rumalda Orona. The Lord welcomed him into his Kingdom on December 15, 2020. Robert was a resident of Quemado for a number of years. He loved horseback riding, Ranching, the Outdoors and loved his family very much. He was a friend to all. Robert...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 14, 2020