Obituaries

Lawrence "Larry" Torres

Lawrence "Larry" Torres

Oct 17, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Torres, age 61, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in El Paso, TX on July 12, 1959 to Fernando Sr. and Enedina Torres.

He was preceded in death by his parents’ Fernando Sr. and Enedina and his sister, Marylou Armendariz. 

Larry is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Susan Torres; grandchildren, Dominic...

Jose "Joe" Hernandez

Jose "Joe" Hernandez

Oct 17, 2020

Jose "Joe" Ernesto Hernandez, age 78, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in El Paso, TX on November 7, 1941, to Jose and Consuelo 'Lupe' Hernandez.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Hernandez; mother, Consuelo 'Lupe' Hernandez.

Joe is survived by his most beloved wife, Elvira "Daisy" Hernandez of Rio Rancho, NM; sons, Darrek...

Patrick Joseph Werick

Patrick Joseph Werick

Oct 16, 2020

Patrick Joseph Werick

September 22, 2001 - October 16, 2020

(Age 19)

 

Patrick Joseph Werick, age 19, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Taos, New Mexico, to Patrick and Sharon Werick.

 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Cheryl Shinaberry of Rio Rancho, NM and his maternal grandmother, Jeanne Gladfelter of Santa...

Gordon Harry Karcher

Gordon Harry Karcher

Oct 16, 2020

Gordon H. Karcher, age 72, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, on October 16, 2020.

With a natural ability to fix anything that had a motor on it, Gordon spent most of his work life as an auto mechanic in Farmington, New Mexico. After retiring, Jean and Gordon spent 2 years on the road, full-time RVing. Gordon, being a homebody, was ready after 2...

Mark Alan Burroughs

Mark Alan Burroughs

Oct 16, 2020

Mark Alan Burroughs, age 32, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 17, 1988, to Michael Burroughs and Deborah Clark.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Alice Burroughs.

Mark is survived by his beloved two year old son, Weston Burroughs of Edgewood, NM; father, Michael Robert Burroughs (step-mother, Denise...

Arline E. Heikkila

Arline E. Heikkila

Oct 15, 2020

Arline E. Neikkila passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 104.   She was born to Samuel Nelson and Augusta Halbig on September 26, 1916, in Manchester, Connecticut.  

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Allan Heikkila.

Arline is survived by children, Carl Heikkila and Karen Heikkila.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Steve Jakymiw

Steve Jakymiw

Oct 15, 2020

Steve passed away comfortably on Thursday, October 15th.

He is preceded in death by his wife Alice, Son Steven, Daughter in-law Denise and 4 brothers, John, Michael, Walter, and Peter.

Survived by Son Michael, Grand Children; Stephanie and her Husband Mark Bookhamer, Danielle and her Husband Riley McMullan, Jason Jakymiw, and Mitchell Jakymiw. Great Grand Children; Connor, Joseph, Kathleen, Peyton, and Jackson.

Born in a small village...

James J. White

James J. White

Oct 14, 2020

James "Jim" Joseph White of Rio Rancho, NM, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 59.

 

Always the life of the party, but never one to seek the limelight, Jim's sense of humor will be most missed by all who knew him.  His rare gift to make everyone in any and...

Glenna Jean Getz Napier

Glenna Jean Getz Napier

Oct 12, 2020

Glenna Jean Getz Napier, age 79, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 24, 1941, to Frank and Harriett Dickson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Skip Napier of Albuquerque, NM; children Glenn Geiser-Getz (Amy) of Geneseo, NY and Kristy Getz of Las Vegas, NV...

Brian Link

Brian Link

Oct 11, 2020

Brian Arthur Link passed away on October 11, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 64. 

Brian was born on June 13, 1956 to Warren and Arlyne Link.

He married Frances Saiz on June 3, 2006. He worked for Rio Rancho Police Department for over 20 years and later retired from RRPD. Public Service was not just...

Leslie Gale Sawey

Leslie Gale Sawey

Oct 11, 2020

Our cherished daughter, sister and aunt, Leslie Gale Sawey, flew away to a better place on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She brought so much joy and love to all who knew her and blessed many with her encouragement and uplifting attitude.

She is survived by her Mother, Marilla Ann Sawey, Sister and Brother-in-law Jane and Chuck Castillo, Nephew and Niece...

Nancy Elizabeth Rogers

Nancy Elizabeth Rogers

Oct 11, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Rogers died on October 11, 2020 at 1:39 pm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 27, 1943 in Joplin, Missouri to Orman Goodyear Charles and Elizabeth Deahl Charles. She graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia. She attended and graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1968 and received her Masters degree from...

Luciano Gutierrez

Luciano Gutierrez

Oct 10, 2020

Luciano (Slim) Gutierrez Jr. was born on May 12, 1941 in Socorro, New Mexico and passed away on October 10, 2020. Slim was the third son of six children born to Luciano Sr. and Jenny Gutierrez. Slim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tony and Greg and sister-in-law’s, Mary Jane and Barbara. Slim lived part of his life...

Lourdes "Lou" Cordova

Lourdes "Lou" Cordova

Oct 9, 2020

Lourdes (Lou) Cordova, left her earthly home to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 9, 2020 at the age of 91.  She was born on July 2, 1929 in Santa Fe, NM.  She gave her life to the Lord in 1947 and followed him with a servant’s heart, always helping others.  She lived in New Mexico for the...

Michael David Oscar Neidigk

Michael David Oscar Neidigk

Oct 8, 2020

Michael David Oscar Neidigk

Another super hero is soaring with the angels! Michael David Oscar Neidigk, “Mikey,” left the loving arms of his family and for the warm embrace of his Savior, Jesus, October 8, 2020. Mikey, born May 9, 2015 in Rio Rancho, NM, valiantly fought leukemia for three years. In this life, Mikey enjoyed playing with Legos, superhero...

Erika Love

Erika Love

Oct 8, 2020

Erika Love passed away on October 8, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at home surrounded by people who loved her. She was 95 and lived a full life. She grew up in Germany and moved to the United States where she studied library science at the University of Indiana. She became director of the medical library at the Bowman Gray...