David Earl Day
Oct 28, 2023
David Earl Day, a resident of Cedar Crest, NM since 2021, and longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn “Diane” Etheredge Day of Cedar Crest NM; daughter, Pamela J Cherry and husband Alan of Cedar Crest, NM; son, David “Brett” Day and wife Barbara of Rio Rancho,...
Mary Isabel Espinosa
Oct 28, 2023
Mary Isabel Espinosa, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 16, 1942, to her parents, Laureano and Aurelia Salazar in Fort Sumner, NM.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Espinosa; son, Ernest Moncallo Jr.; grandson, Jared H. Moncallo.
She is survived by her daughters: Eva Espinosa, Julie Espinosa,...
Avelina Revee Aragon-Gray
Oct 27, 2023
Avelina “Trixx” Aragon-Gray, age 15, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM, in her home. She was born January 2, 2008, to her mother Monique Aragon-Gray in Albuquerque, NM.
She was a wonderful student at Media Arts Charter School where she completed 8th and 9th grade. For middle school, she attended Hayes Middle School for her 6th and 7th grade years...
Ray E. Cragun
Oct 26, 2023
Ray E. Cragun, 67 passed away on October 26, 2023, at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Rio Rancho after being hospitalized for 11 days. He was born on December 23, 1955, in Albuquerque N.M. to John and Rita. He was preceded in death by his father, John Cragun and stepfather Joseph Steinbeck. He is survived by his wife, Bibsie, and daughter...
Patricia Piazza
Oct 26, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Piazza, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Pat was born Thursday, February 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Bertram and Mabel Hann.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin (Buzzy), and son, Joseph Piazza. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Allison and husband, Jim Bloom, granddaughter, Lillian, son, Joel Piazza and grandson, Antonio.
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Robert Birtwistle
Oct 25, 2023
Robert (Bob) Birtwistle, 94, passed away October 25, 2023. He was born May 24, 1929 in Bend, Oregon to Lee Melvin and Elizabeth Lillian Williams Birtwistle. Bob was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, George, Gordon, and Clatus. He worked as a farmer, served in the Navy on the USS Castor during the Korean War, and at Crystal...
Helen Joyce Wilson
Oct 24, 2023
Helen Joyce Wilson, age 82 years old, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 2016 and longtime resident of Midland, TX passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born on Sunday, March 30, 1941 to George and Maudy Gunkel in Beggs, OK.
Helen was preceded in death by her son, Mark Wilson, sister, Wanda Hale and brother-in-law,...
Evelyn Joyce Baker
Oct 23, 2023
Evelyn Joyce Baker, 79, of Rio Rancho, NM, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 20, 1944, in Delta, Colorado, she came from a loving family. Evelyn was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who devoted her life to her loved ones.
A woman of deep faith,...
Shirleene Ann Westerhold
Oct 22, 2023
Shirleene Ann Westerhold, age 88, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She Was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Eugene “Gene” Westerhold, parents, James and Ella Scullawl, in-laws, Charley and Bertha Westerhold, Granddaughter, Wenona Westerhold, and son-in-law, Bill Cushing. After high school, Shirleene married her sweetheart, Gene, in May of...
David Edgar Beatty
Oct 22, 2023
David E. Beatty died Sunday October 22, in his home in Socorro, NM. Born in Brookings, SD on October 11, 1945. David attended local schools and South Dakota State University, as a Bio-Engineering student. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1965 to 1972. David was an inspired electronics technician and worked for several government contractors to include...
Tiffany Dawn Bogart
Oct 22, 2023
Tiffany Dawn Bogart, 52, of Socorro, New Mexico, joined our Lord in heaven Sunday, October 22, 2023, after a shot illness.
She was born on June 16, 1971, to Michael L. and Janet P. (Byorick) Hurd in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Tiffany wore many employment hats over the years, including owning her own business, Dawn to Dusk Mobile...
Tonie Celia Gurule Mendez
Oct 20, 2023
Tonie Celia Gurule Mendez, 76 of Albuquerque, died on October 20th, 2023. As she left this world she was surrounded by her loving family. Tonie was passionate about life and living each day to the fullest. She cherished being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was incredibly gracious, always vibrant, and described by others as caring, compassionate,...
Theo Allen Mastin Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Lt. Col, Theo Allen Mastin, Jr., US Army (Ret) - lovingly known as Ted – laid down his working tools October 20, 2023, at the age of 83 in Albuquerque, NM. Having fought a 26-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, he can now play golf and ride his motorcycle again in heaven. Born in Ft. Stockton, TX in 1940, his...
Donald George Tailby
Oct 20, 2023
Donald Tailby, 95, passed away on Oct 20, 2023. He was born in New Jersey on October 15, 1928 and grew up there. He earned a PhD from Rutgers University and was an economics professor at Lehigh University, the University of Georgia and the University of New Mexico. He also worked a short time for USAID in Bolivia. He is...
Edward Harrison
Oct 19, 2023
Edward A. Harrison
February 29,1936-October 19, 2023
Edward A. Harrison, 87, transitioned peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness. Those left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 45 years, Agnes: his children: (from a previous marriage) Sharon Harrison and Karen James; (from current marriage) Philleasha Harris (husband Donnie), Tonya Harrison, Myshyia Whitten (husband...
Edward William Ericksen, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Edward William Ericksen Jr. passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born November 25, 1934, in Bay Ridge, New York the youngest of four children. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Norma Hay, Art Ericksen and Alice Case. He is survived by his daughter Kristina Ericksen-Sobieski, his son Michael Ward and four grandchildren: Gryphon Sobieski, Kyle...
Jansen Israel Gil Ramirez
Oct 19, 2023
Jansen Israel Gil Ramírez2 de octubre de 2016 - 19 de octubre de 2023
Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido Jansen Israel Gil Ramirez. Nacido el 2 de octubre de 2016 en Albuquerque, Nuevo México, Jansen trajo inmensa alegría y amor a todos aquellos que lo conocieron.
Desde temprana edad, la sonrisa radiante y la risa contagiosa...
Paul Anthony Montoya
Oct 18, 2023
The Lord called Paul home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 after bravely and courageously battling cancer. Paul (59) was the youngest of five children born to Walter and Erlinda Montoya in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his beloved mother Erlinda Montoya, dear siblings Dianne Montoya Brown and Mark Montoya (Dianne), special companion Crystal Howard, daughter Paula Montoya, nieces and...
Cesar Jose Lopez
Oct 18, 2023
Cesar was an amazing person who had a passion for life. He loved to travel and explore new places, and he never missed an opportunity to try something new. He was never afraid to take risks or step outside his comfort zone, and that is what made him so special. He lived his life with purpose and was always willing...
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