Curtiss W. Moses
Mar 11, 2024
The family of Curtiss W. Moses sorrowfully announces his passing on March 11, 2024. Curt was born on September 27, 1933, in Lexington, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of over 67 years, Jane, his children: Scott Moses (Janice), Claire Olona (Gene), Carolyn Rhodes (Chuck) and Eric Moses (Stacy) and by his grandchildren: Nicole Fernandez (Tyrone), Tyler Duvall,...
Marcella Burton
Mar 11, 2024
In the early morning hours of March 11, 2024, Marcella Spracklin Burton, 83, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was called back to her heavenly home peacefully in her sleep, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Angels carried Marcella, youngest of nine children, into the arms of her parents, brothers, Theador Heib, Warren Long, twins, Mike and Pat Long...
Melvin Jay Schwartz
Mar 11, 2024
Melvin J. Schwartz (Mel), age 97, passed away March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Bram.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Schwartz; children: Arthur Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz, Frederic Schwartz, Adam Bram, and Alix Amar; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Naomi, Reed,...
Thomas Brady Ponder
Mar 9, 2024
With sorrow we announce that Thomas Brady Ponder died peacefully, at home, on March 9, 2024. Tom was born in Canton, Georgia, on March 26, 1936. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1958 and earned a Master’s of Science in nuclear physics at Clemson University in 1960. Following on the heels of that graduation Tom served in the Army...
Mary Theresa Saiz
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Theresa Saiz, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home in Albuquerque. She was born on October 11, 1942, to her late parents, Jose and Josephine Piro.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jose I. Saiz, sister Stella Silva, and grandson, Jesse I Chavez.
Mary was a loving and peaceful soul who...
Richard Donald Ogden
Mar 9, 2024
Richard Ogden, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 surrounded by family. He loved the Lord and was saved at a young age. He was originally from Rhinebeck, New York, and moved to Rio Rancho in August of 1982. Much of his life was spent being a foster parent of...
Ricardo Samuel Delgado
Mar 9, 2024
Ricardo Samuel Delgado, 36, of Albuquerque, NM, was called to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1987, to his loving parents, Jesus and Yolanda, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who loved him beyond words. Ricardo endured many health struggles as a baby and fought his whole life to overcome them. He didn’t believe...
Nicholas Andres Montoya
Mar 9, 2024
Nicolas Montoya, also known as Pops, was born November 7th, 1942, in the small town of Magdalena, New Mexico. Nick graduated from Magdalena High School, then served in the Army for three years and was discharged with a E-4 rank. Nick then met his beautiful wife, Rose Tafoya, they were married on August 22nd, 1970 and were married for 54...
Frank Joseph Alderete
Mar 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Brother, Frank Joseph Alderete, age 65 who went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2024, after a 2 year long battle with Renal cancer. Frank was born November 13, 1958, to Porfirio and Rebeca Alderete in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Marianne Harriet Porter
Mar 7, 2024
Marianne Harriet Porter (92) of Socorro, New Mexico was born in Magdalena December 17, 1931, and died in Albuquerque on March 7, 2024 after a short hospital stay. She resided in Socorro County her entire life, living as a child with her family on their ranches - Council Rock Ranch (near Magdalena) and at the L/ Ranch east of San...
Maggie Devlyn
Mar 6, 2024
Maggie Devlyn (1950 – 2024) Maggie Devlyn (Gurley, Simons) passed into her next phase of existence on March 6, 2024 in the company of her loving sisters and many angels. Daughter of Jack and Edith Gurley, Maggie was born in Albuquerque and grew up in New Mexico. She attended Manzano High School where she excelled...
Joe Michael Garcia
Mar 5, 2024
Joe M. Garcia (Big Joe) joined our Lord on March 5, 2024. He was born in Manzano, NM on August 7, 1933. Shortly after he was born his parents sold their ranch and moved to Albuquerque, NM. He was 90 years old and was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Josephine Garcia, brothers Isidro (and wife Corine), Ross...
James Austin Wolfe
Mar 5, 2024
James Austin Wolfe
June 12, 1942 – March 5, 2024
Magdalena – James Austin Wolfe was born on June 12, 1942, in Lake, Mississippi to Sadie Ruth (Gibbs) Wolfe and George Monroe (Buck) Wolfe. James went by the nickname Jim. Jim attended elementary school in Datil, NM and graduated in 1960 from Magdalena High School. Jim was member of the Magdalena High...
Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson
Mar 4, 2024
Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson, 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024. A brave warrior, she fought the ravages of scleroderma for 18 years. Though constantly in pain and tripped up by one medical problem after another, she remained joyful and determined to see her children grow up.
Kendra is survived by her beloved grandson Orlando Lucero,...
Timothy Jerome Salazar
Mar 3, 2024
Timothy J, Salazar, age 33, went to be with our Lord on Sunday March 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. TJ, was born on January 25, 1991, to his loving parents, John Salazar and Maxine Begay Salazar in Albuquerque, New Mexico. TJ, attended Los Puentes Charter School in Albuquerque. He graduated from A Better U Barber College and was very...
Maria Irwin
Mar 3, 2024
Maria "Marie" Isela Irwin. Our beloved wife, mother, best friend passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her precious family. Marie was born in El Paso, Texas to Carlos and Julietta de la Garza on September 20, 1948. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond Irwin and her dearest children David Irwin, Cynthia Nelson, Christina M. Pearson, brothers...
Charles Vernon Holm
Mar 3, 2024
Charles Vernon Holm (Chuck), age 70, passed away on March 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Fenton Holm, his mother Lois B. Holm, and older brother John Frederick Holm (Jack).
Born August 6, 1953, in Gallup, NM, Chuck was youngest of four children John, Anchor, and Rosemary. He attended primary grades in Winslow, AZ, and graduated...
Soledad S. "Soly" Elliott
Mar 3, 2024
Soledad S. Elliott (Soly) passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born November 13, 1938 to Rudolfo and Corazon Suarez. Soly was a much loved mother, daughter, sister, grandma and loyal friend. She was the eldest of five children, followed by Marita, June, Rosalie and Roger. Soly had four children, Kenneth (Jennifer), Michelle (Mac), Cheryl...
Sam Carl McIlhaney
Mar 2, 2024
Sam Carl McIlhaney, writer/historian, was born May 19, 1939 and passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness on March 2, 2024 at the age of 84.
Sam was born in Albuquerque New Mexico to Mary Elizabeth Walker McIlhaney and George Truett McIlhaney.
Sam was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, and older sister Barbara McIlhaney.
After growing up in...
Nancy L. Thomas
Mar 2, 2024
Nancy L. Thomas, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born August 12, 1949 to Jack and Betty Thomas. She is survived by Barbara, and many beloved kitty cats.Private services are pending.
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