Obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Sep 12, 2019

Howard Leroy “Chris” Christianson

June 11, 1919 ~ September 12, 2019

At 100 years, 3 months and one day, Chris was truly one of the last of the Greatest Generation.  Born in Kanas City, Missouri on June 11, 1919, to Felix and Edith Christianson, he grew up in Kansas City, Argentine, KS, St. Louis, Missouri, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Springfield, Illinois. ...

Sep 12, 2019

Sep 8, 2019

Tomas Juan Silva, age 35, passed from this world on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  Rest in peace. 

He was preceded in death by step-mom, Debbie Salazar; grandmother, Carlota Garcia; aunt, Ramona Garcia; uncle, Pauli Garcia; and aunt, Cindy Corey.

He is survived by his wife, Samantha Rosario; son, Fabian Saiz-Silva; daughter, Rose (Rosebud) Silva; father, John Silva (Alejandra); mother, Flori...

Sep 8, 2019

Joseph (Joe) Stanton, 68, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019.  Joe was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and resided in Antioch, California and Socorro, New Mexico.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia.  Beloved father of Joseph Jr., Christine, Jennifer, Timothy, 6 grandchildren, and brothers James and Kevin.  Joe is preceded in death by his parents John...

Sep 8, 2019

PETE MARTINEZ

Pete Martinez, 78, passed away on September 8, 2019.  He was born in Alameda, NM on May 2, 1941, the son of Juanita Pacheco and Gaspar Martinez.

Pete and Cecilia blended their families in 1987 and created a loving home for their children in Rio Rancho, NM. Pete shared a love for horses and harvest season, especially green chile,...

Sep 7, 2019

Maria Delfina Rodriguez Foley, age 83, passed away September 7, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 29, 1935 to Juan Rodriguez y Moya and Isabelita Rodriguez de Rodriguez.  She was an Honors graduate of Santa Fe High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education at New Mexico Highlands University.  She...

Sep 7, 2019

Sep 7, 2019

Maria Celia HarperAge 77, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Socorro, New Mexico. Maria was born in Ranchos de Santiago, Mexico to Agustin Solis and Francisca Ordonez, on October 1, 1941. Deaf at birth, she remained at the ranch in Mexico until 1974 when she met her true love, Charles. Once in the United States, they wed and lived...

Sep 7, 2019

Sep 7, 2019

The Lord is My Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art...

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 6, 2019

Mary Spelman Age 87, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Henley and Pattie Hagen, one son, Kevin Spelman, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Spelman, her parents, sister, Sr. Mary Ellen, and brother Jim Keough.  Mary belonged to the Lay Canossians and loved...

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 6, 2019

  Louie Santa Maria

1928 - 2019

Louie Santa Maria, 91, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home.

Louie was born June 19, 1928 to Jose and Catalina Gomez Santa Maria in Los Angeles, California.  He was Student Body President at Belmont High School and played tennis and football, ran track and was also...

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