Obituaries

Jun 21, 2017

Georgia Jaramillo, age 55, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 26, 1962, to Celso & Bessie Jaramillo. Georgia was preceded in death by the father of her girls, Alfred Gomez; her grandparents, Pablo & Felipita Lucero and Demetrio & Josephina Jaramillo; her brother, Michael Saavedra; her best friend Michael Gonzales; and many...

Jun 20, 2017

Jun 20, 2017

Lopez, Anita M Anita (Montoya) Lopez, Age 88 entered peacefully into paradise on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Socorro, NM surrounded by her devoted and loving family.  Anita was born on February 10, 1929, in Socorro, NM to Frank and Avelina (Marquez) Montoya.  Anita was preceded in death by her loving parents, her beloved husband; Tranquilino (Trinky) Lopez, her dear son Tranquilino...

Jun 18, 2017

Montano, Edwardo  Eddie- 67, peacefully left his earthly journey on June 18th 2017.  He was born in Portales, New Mexico and lived in Rio Rancho most of his life.  He was an avid outdoors man, hunter, fisherman, and a proud veteran. He was known by many for his cooking and his expertise in barbecuing. He retired from PNM with 34 years of service...

Jun 18, 2017

Jenkins, Madeline Fawn Madeline Fawn Jenkins entered into eternal life on June 18, 2017 peacefully surrounded by beloved family members. She is survived by four loving children and their spouses, Sammy Jr. and Alicia, Michael and Sue, Terry and Laila, Janita and Reed Allen. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: two great grandchildren: and three siblings as well as...

Jun 18, 2017

Corine Mata, age 91, was called home to be with Our Lord on June 18, 2017 with her family by her side, Corine was born in Roswell, NM on July 20, 1925 and is preceded in death by her husband Joe C. Mata and son, Orlando Mata. She is survived by daughter Lynette Henry and son Joseph Mata; granddaughters Ericka...

Jun 17, 2017

Chabai, Albert JohnAlbert John Chabai passed away on June 17, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born to Louis Carl and Maria Chabai and raised in Butte, MT. He attended Montana State College in Bozeman earning a BS in Engineering Physics. He continued his education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, receiving both a Masters and Doctorate degree...

Jun 17, 2017

Serna, Anastacio Ruben Age 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born in Quemado, NM on September 2, 1935, to Benjamin and Josefita Padilla Serna. After leaving school at an early age, Ruben enlisted with the US Air Force where he proudly served during the Korean War and was able to complete his education. After his honorable...

Jun 17, 2017

William C. "Bill" Smith, age 55, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was born on July 20, 1961 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Bill married his high school sweetheart, Anne in 1984, and graduated from Metro State College in Denver in 1985 with a civil engineering degree. Bill and Anne moved to Albuquerque in 1991 with...

Jun 17, 2017

William Scheck, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was born in St. Peter, KS on June 25, 1925 to Francis and Eva Scheck. 　He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, and son, Anthony William Scheck.　William is survived by his children: Nancy Lawrence of Rio Rancho, NM, David Scheck of Albuquerque, NM, Judith Arterburn of Arlington,...

Jun 16, 2017

Chavez, Lillian K. Age 94, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was born in Corrales, NM on November 12, 1922, to Jose G. and Hortensia (Gonzales) Rivera. She was preceded in death by her husband Vivian Chavez and her daughter Vivien H. Seales Chavez. Lillian, is survived by her loving sisters, Chela Trujillo & Viola Barela of Albuquerque, NM;son,...

Jun 15, 2017

Garson, RoseRose Garson, 95, passed away peacefully at home among her family on Thursday, June 15, 2017.  She was born in Sicily, Italy in 1921 and arrived in Philadelphia at the age of 11. In 1942 she and her husband, John, moved to Albuquerque. Together they founded Garson & Sons, Inc. in 1958. Her great joy in life, other than her...

Jun 15, 2017

Wilson, Robert Oliver Age 75, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born in Flint, MI on August 2, 1941, to William and Florence Wilson. After being honorably discharged from the US Air Force during Vietnam - he served in law enforcement as a Highway Patrolman in Globe,  AZ. After law enforcement, he acquired his bachelor's degree in forestry at...

Jun 14, 2017

Lopez, Pauline Virginia Age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born in La Puente, NM on January 20, 1929, to Rueben and Rosa Manzanares. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Edwin Lopez; son, Andrew Lopez; sister, Rosalie Vigil and brother, Rueben Manzanares. Pauline is survived by her sons, Ron (June) Lopez, Don Lopez, Paul...

Jun 14, 2017

Leonard L. DeLue, age 87, passed away June 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Leonard was born on October 08, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Leonard DeLue and Eleanore Lloyd. Leonard graduated from the University of Colorado in 1952 with a Bachelor degree in Science. Shortly after graduating from the University of Colorado, Leonard married his beloved wife Donna on August...

Jun 14, 2017

Maria Lovato, 43 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed from this world to the next on June 14, 2017. She leaves behind her beloved husband Russell Lovato, and her beautiful daughter Zina; her pets, Bonnie, Clyde, and Tyson; her sisters, Isabel, Rosemary, Irene, Patricia, Delia, Martha, and Alice; and her brothers, Manuel, and Vincent. Maria worked in the healthcare industry...

Jun 14, 2017

Harvold, Mark H. Mark’s RemembranceMark Harvold was welcomed to the world on a warm and sunny northwest afternoon by his parents, Nancy and Herman, and his sisters, Mary and Sharon. June 23, 1968 was a remarkable day for the Harvold’s who were thrilled to have a baby boy join their family in the small town of Carnation, Washington. Mark grew...

Jun 13, 2017

Maldonado, Reyna Maldonado- Reyna Arciero Maldonado age 84, longtime resident of Silver City, NM and current resident of Rio Rancho, NM transitioned to her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rio Rancho on June 13, 2017.  She was born on October 17, 1932 in Deming, NM to Seferina Alcorta and Simon Arciero. She was raisedby her...

Jun 12, 2017

Cotton, Janice  G.  Age 84, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Jan was born in Cambridge, MA on August 6, 1932, to John Ernest Gwilliam and Mary Christine Gwilliam. She was preceded in death by both her parents. Janice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward R. Cotton of Rio Rancho, NM; brother J. Curtis Gwilliam and wife Nancy of...

Jun 11, 2017

Archuleta, Luciano ArchieAge 97, passed away at his home in Albuquerque surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 11, 2017.He was born February 1, 1920 in Turley, NM to Benito Archuleta and Abelina Chavez. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia (nee Salazar) Archuleta; sons Alfred Gomez and Eddie Archuleta; Grandchildren Patricia Marsh, Sheena Archuleta and Elijah...