Obituaries

Jul 19, 2019

Ronald Lee Barker

December 18, 1944 - July 19, 2019

Ronald Barker went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019 at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Ron was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on December 18, 1944.  He attended Dell City High School, Dell City, Texas and University of Texas at El Paso.  He served in...

Jul 19, 2019

Donna Ann Usher, 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Donna was a retired Registered Nurse, a Tai Chi teacher and a multi-media artist which included photography, illustration, painting, pottery and sculpture.  She was also an avid gardener who loved all nature and animals, especially dogs.  

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Jul 18, 2019

Doris Eileen Newman-Montoya, 63, was embraced by our Lord Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. 

Doris was born July 2, 1956 in Las Vegas, NM to James B. Newman and Emily E. (Garduno) Newman. 

 

She graduated from West Las Vegas High School in 1974. She also graduated from Luna Vocational Institute (now Luna Community College)...

Jul 18, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Martin “Sonny” Garcia, 76, passed away on July 17, 2019 from a sudden heart attack.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Garcia and Evelyn McBride, and 1 Brother and 1 Sister. Martin was born on January 13, 1943 in Lincoln, NM where he lived most of his life before entering the Army and serving his country.  He...

Jul 17, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Charles R.(Bob) Wolf, 69,was born in Socorro on November 3,1949. He passed away July 17,2019. He was predeceased by his father John J. wolf, brother Michael Wolf, aunt Eleanor Wolf Oliver, uncle Carl Oliver, and cousin Tony Oliver. He is survived by his cousin Judy Oliver Lovelace and his closest friends:Mike Smith, Richard Browne, Mac Stephenson, Raymond Soto, Jr Soto,Kevin...

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Jul 15, 2019

Timothy Mark Thomassen

Tim passed away unexpectedly due to a massive stroke. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 50 years, daughter Tamara and son-in-law Daniel, and grandson Nathaniel Wesol of Albuquerque. Also surviving are his four siblings: Faye, Keith, Mary, Patricia, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be August 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at...

Jul 14, 2019

Betty Lu Jones Eakins

Born November 21, 1926 in Waco, Texas died July 14, 2019. Graduated from Dexter High School in 1944. Attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Graduated from New Mexico Western College in 1949. Taught at Los Ranchos Elementary School for 20 years. Member of PEO Chapter AU. Past member...

Jul 13, 2019

Mary Agnes Miller, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., left this world to be with our Lord, on  Saturday, July 13, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Miller, son Terry Miller and survived by her children Jacquie (Doug), Patti(Jesse) Kati (Gene), Barbara (Wade) and Sean (Emily). She is also survived by her Sisters  Donna Lucas...

Jul 12, 2019

Aaron Arnold Sodikoff was born June 7, 1974 in Mesa, Arizona. He is the son of Arnold and Nancy Sodikoff who loved him beyond words.Aaron went to high-school in Prescott, Arizona and attended college at Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona. He had a black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, and taught it to others.  He loved his family and his...

Jul 11, 2019

William R. Brown

Billy went home to be with Our Lord on July 11, 2019. He was born in Willard, NM on August 8, 1956. He is survived by his beloved son Raymond Brown, 3 step daughters: Amanda, Frances and Madeline Mena; five grandchildren; brother, Michael Brown (Bethany); sisters, Darlene Brown, Antonia Marrufo, Patricia Sedillo and Tina Martinez; 15 nephews...

Jul 11, 2019

On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Thomas (Tom) Edward Grimm, husband, father, son, and brother, passed away at the age of 66 years old. He was predeceased by his father William, and will be forever remembered by his wife Pam, and their children, Brent (Allie), Erika (Tony), and Kyle (Rachel), by his mother Phyllis, by his brothers and sisters, Kathy (Bob),...

Jul 11, 2019

Evelyn Marguerite Gantner, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on June 17, 2019 at the age of 97.

She is survived by daughter Gloria Kathleen Gatewood (Randy) of Wilsonville, Oregon, sons James B. Gantner (Judy) of Franktown, Colorado, and Richard P. Gantner (Christine) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, as well as several nieces...

Jul 11, 2019

Edward Joseph Salazar, 56, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Edward or Eddie was a loving son, uncle, Godfather, and friend.  He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gloria and Darrell Walsh; several aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews.  Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Raymond R....

Jul 11, 2019

 

Candelario Manuel Gavaldon, A.K.A Candie,  was born September 26, 1941 in Monticello New Mexico. Candelario Gavaldon at age 77 was called by our Lord to come home on July 11, of 2019. He was a hard-working man, a father of 5, and a grandfather of 7. He lived in Rio Rancho New Mexico for 41 years, a place where...

Jul 10, 2019

LaVerne Helen Steven passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 at the age of 90 years in Albuquerque, NM. Born May 12, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Helen and Frank.

LaVerne will be lovely remembered by her sister Jeanette; her children, Federico (Olga), Cristina, Alejandra (Manuel), and Victoria (Brian); grandchildren, Patricia, Claudia (Israel), Leticia (Pablo), Verónica, Andrés, H-Tubtún, and Ana;...