Guadalupe Vega
Apr 24, 2024
Guadalupe “Lupe” Vega, 77, a longtime resident of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.
Lupe was born on February 26, 1947, to Alfonso and Elida (Gamboa) Vega in Berino, NM, and grew up in Polvadera, NM. After graduating from Socorro High School in May of 1965, Lupe attended New Mexico...
Melba Mussette Fontaine
Apr 23, 2024
Melba Mussette Fontaine entered this world on September 9, 1963, in Plattsburgh, New York, and departed from us on April 23, 2024, in Goodyear, Arizona, at the age of 60. She was a cherished wife of 40 years to Emmanuel Fontaine, a devoted mother to Isalee Fontaine-Campbell and Tyriq Fontaine.She graduated from West Mesa High School in Albuquerque, NM, in...
Jimmie Lee Jones Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Jimmy Lee Jones Jr, Sgt of U.S. Army (retired), age 68, passed away, April 22, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 31st, 1955, to his parents Emma Lou (Rudd) and Jimmie Lee Jones in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
He married his wife Shirley on July 13, 1991, in Santa Fe, NM.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Jimmie Lee Jones.
He...
Roy F. Johnson
Apr 22, 2024
In loving memory of Roy F. Johnson, 74, a man whose life was a testament to dedication, honor, and service. Born on March 24, 1950, in Jamaica Queens, New York, Roy's journey on this Earth came to a peaceful close on April 22, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.Roy's story is one of unwavering commitment and profound impact. After graduating...
Robert Alfred Torres
Apr 22, 2024
Robert Alfred Torres, 80, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on April 22, 2024. He was born to Joe E. Torres Sr and Gertrude Baca on February 16, 1944, in Socorro, New Mexico.Robert was a hardworking individual who owned his ice-making and delivering company, earning him the nickname "The Iceman". He also dedicated many years to working at multiple service...
Julian Aragon
Apr 21, 2024
Julian Aragon was born in Peralta to parents Eduardo Aragon and Josefita Lucero. Growing up in Martineztown, he learned to be self-sufficient and hardworking, and in adulthood he was employed by and retired early from the New Mexico State Highway Department. His marriage to Aurora Duran represented a love that would last a lifetime.
Sometimes a man of few words, sometimes...
Betty Jo Goldsmith Minshall
Apr 21, 2024
Betty Jo Minshall passed peacefully on April 21, 2024. Betty Jo was born on June 4, 1933 to Dorothy Williams and Frank Grey in Sidney, NE. Her parents divorced early, and she was later adopted by Henry Goldsmith. She is survived by her daughters Renden (Jeffrey) Hornung and Terrin Lands, and her grandson Reid Lands. She also leaves behind...
Leo Lillo Chavez
Apr 21, 2024
LEO S. CHAVEZ
We are sad to announce the passing of Leo S. Chavez of Cuba, NM on April 21, 2024. Leo passed away in his daughter’s home in El Prado, NM while visiting for the weekend. Leo was 83 years old.
Leo was born on September 2, 1940 in Cuba, New Mexico to Telesfor and Celia Chavez. Leo graduated from...
Samuel Edward Galloway
Apr 21, 2024
We bid farewell to a great, honest, compassionate, amazing and wonderful man. In the two years preceding his passing, he battled several forms of cancer. While he fought hard and without complaint, he left us too soon.. He is survived by his adoring wife Phyllis, his children/stepchildren Jennifer (Michel), Kevin (Karina), Nicolette (Jean-Philippe), Garrett (Lacey), and Sean (Christine), grandsons...
Peggy Ann Sedillo
Apr 20, 2024
Peggy Ann Sedillo (Porter) passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 70 in Albuquerque, N.M.
She is survived by her daughter Amy Sedillo; son Brandon Sedillo; son Shawn Sedillo and Grand-daughter Bailey Sedillo-Criswell, as well as nieces and nephews.
She was a court reporter for many years in Las Vegas, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She will be remembered...
Ignacio Chavez
Apr 19, 2024
Ignacio Chavez, aged 97, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024. Born on July 19, 1926, to Juan and Aurelia Chavez in Pinos Wells, NM, Ignacio was raised among nine boys and three girls, where the family tended to cattle and horses. At the age of 7, Ignacio moved in with his sister Concha and her husband Rafael Sanchez after...
Therese Zerwas
Apr 19, 2024
Therese Zerwas passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
Therese, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, was very active with the Catholic church in many
roles. She contributed much time and talent as an organist for St. Mary’s church in Albuquerque and St.
Teresa of Avila in Grants N.M. She was very involved with religious instructions, rights of the...
Christine Anne Shaffner
Apr 19, 2024
Christine Anne Shaffner, lovingly called “Mammoo” by many who adored her, left her Earthly body on April 19th, 2024.
Christine was born in Stock-on-Trent, England on December 23rd, 1950 to Ronald and Alice Whitmarsh. She moved to the United States as a young woman and became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States on September 16, 2010.
Being in a military family,...
Barbara Lee Rogers
Apr 18, 2024
Barbara Lee Rogers, aged 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 28, 1937, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to the loving parents Hayward Brockett and Ruby Carrell Brockett. Barbara graduated from McLeansboro Township High School with the Class of 1955. On August 14, 1976, in Carson City, Nevada, she exchanged vows...
William Fishburn
Apr 17, 2024
William (Bill) Robert Fishburn passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on April 17, 2024. Bill loved his family and especially his beloved wife of 30 years, Christine. He is preceded in death by his son, John Fishburn. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Sara Fishburn-Gerety and Collin Gerety, many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, his sons, Peter...
Harold Jacob Knoell
Apr 15, 2024
Harold Jacob Knoell, 78, passed away on April 14th in Albuquerque, NM.
Son of Shirley M. Knoell (Waarich), and Harold Jacob Knoell Sr., he was born July 9th, 1945 in Chicago, Il. He graduated Goshen Central High School and entered the Army shortly after, serving proudly during Vietnam. Receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he started a career as a...
Joseph Leonard Jarrett
Apr 15, 2024
Joseph Leonard Jarrett, 85 ½, passed away on April 15, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Cyr Wemple, father, James Jarrett and sister, Jeanette Jarrett Hendrickson. He is also survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy James Jarrett. He is also survived by his son Daniel; two daughters, Heather , and Dawn; two step-sons,...
Darrick Pino
Apr 15, 2024
It is with sad and heavy hearts we say goodbye to Darrick Pino. Darrick went home to be with our Lord on April 15, 2024. Darrick was born December 21, 1966 and died at the age of 57. Darrick is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Frank and Agnes Muttart, and paternal grandparents Eddie and Naomi Pino. Darrick...
David George Brown
Apr 14, 2024
David George Brown, 71, was taken from us on April 14th, 2024, at 11:23PM.
He is predeceased by his wife Beatrice Bradbury, his father George Brown, and his mother Frances Brown.
He is survived by his son William, daughter Barbara, and sister Lorraine.
After several bouts of severe intestinal bleeding, he was released from Presbyterian hospital to the care of his children. Shortly...
Sharon Lee Kennedy Busch
Apr 14, 2024
Sharon Lee Kennedy Busch, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 14th, 2024, after a brief illness.
Sharon K. Busch was born into this beautiful world on March 1, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio at the end of WWII. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Craig Kennedy, and Bonnie Jean Williams. She is survived...
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