Virginia Henderson Nelson
Jul 25, 2023
Virginia H. Nelson, 91, passed away on July 25, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1932.
Virginia and her husband, Tom, faithfully served Jesus Christ for Canoncito and TeesNosPos Baptist Churches for 38 years.
She was a talented artist, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, but more importantly, a living example of God’s grace.
She...
Celia Juanita De La O
Jul 25, 2023
Our beloved Mom, Celia J. Gonzales De La O, beloved wife of Frank B. De La O (deceased), entered the Kingdom of God on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. She was surrounded by her children and many loved ones. She was 88 years young. She is now in Heaven with her husband, Frank B., of 61 years, her...
Teresita Lopez Rivas
Jul 24, 2023
On July 24th, 2023, Mom’s work on Earth was done. She got her wings and went to walk with the angels.
Terry was born on July 30, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to the late Nep and Katie Lopez. She was the 2nd eldest of 6 children, Albert, Paul, Kathy, Nelly, and Edward. Terry graduated from Socorro High School where...
Philip Lopez
Jul 24, 2023
Philip “Phil” Lopez a beloved husband, dad, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, has entered eternal rest on July 24, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, NM.
Phil was proceeded in death by his grandparents, (maternal) Carmen and Ernesto Alderete, (paternal) Esther and Raymondo Lopez, Parents, Maria “Susie” Alderete-Lopez and William “Bill”...
Betty Lou Sanchez
Jul 23, 2023
Betty Lou Sanchez, age 80, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.
A Rosary will be recited Monday, July 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will be Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery,...
Louis James Austin, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Sunrise SunsetFebruary 26, 1956 July 23, 2023Louis James Austin, Sr. was a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He entered this world on Sunday, February 26, 1956, and departed on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the age of 67.Louis was born on Sunday, February 26, 1956, to Felton McDaniel and Ada Austin in Independence, Louisiana. Louis attended Ponchatoula High...
Thomas Martin Tafoya
Jul 22, 2023
Thomas Martin Tafoya passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2023, from a tragic accident at the young age of 46. The family is deeply saddened and devastated by his sudden death.
Thomas is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Alyssa Padilla Tafoya (Julian IV), and Jadah Tafoya, his mother Sally Tafoya, partner Carolyn Romero, stepchildren, Marlana Baca, and...
Dora Garcia Torres
Jul 21, 2023
Dora Garcia Torres, age 85, passed away on July 21, 2023, from ongoing health issues.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Bernice, and Ignacio Garcia; brothers Jimmy Garcia, Ray Garcia and Eddie Garcia; husband Fidel W. Torres; sons Alfred Torres and Leonard Torres Sr.
She is survived by 3 sisters, Lillie, Frieda, and Mary Lou; and brother...
Lawrence Medina
Jul 21, 2023
On Friday, July 21, 2023, Lawrence Medina, a loving and devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and grandpapa, passed away peacefully at age eighty-two after a twelve-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. A faithful Catholic and follower of Jesus, Lawrence earnestly and clearly expressed to his family he was ready to leave his failing earthly body and live in his new body in...
Nina Armijo
Jul 21, 2023
Nina Armijo, the beloved wife of Maurice Armijo, transitioned to eternal glory peacefully on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at her Albuquerque family home while on Comfort-Care due to a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Nina was born on January 13th, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Paz and Juanita Maldonado, with ten siblings....
Donald Lester Wolberg
Jul 21, 2023
Donald Wolberg
December 18, 1942-July 21, 2023
Born to a blue-collar Jewish family in the Bronx in 1942, Donald showed an early interest in science by conducting his first experiment on his goldfish by extracting a potentially cancerous tumor. He went to NYU and then earned his doctorate in geology from The University of Minnesota, where he met his...
Carol Jane Scussel
Jul 20, 2023
Carol Jane Scussel (nee Caspano) passed away peacefully on July 20 2023. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 25, 1947 to Samuel and Ann Caspano who preceded her in death. She attended Business School and married Edward Scussel in June of 1969. Together they relocated to New Mexico in 1971. She worked for the Bureau of Land...
Joseph Lawrence Brady
Jul 16, 2023
Joseph loved life.
Joseph always lit up the room each and every time he entered, with his infectious smile and laughter. His charm and confidence were noticed early on in his life, As a baby, Joseph would sing along with the church choir to his heart's content and was not shy one bit.
Joseph was adventurous and enjoyed swimming as...
Della Noreen Vega
Jul 16, 2023
Della (Torres) Vega, 70, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on July 16, 2023. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico, on December 13, 1952, to Felix and Josephine (Gonzales) Torres. She was a graduate of Socorro High School and a long-time Warrior fan through her children and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings...
Predicando Zamora
Jul 16, 2023
Predicando “Candy” Zamora, 85, entered eternal rest on July 16, 2023.
Born November 13, 1937 in Socorro, NM to Juan and Florinda Zamora, Predicando was a lifelong resident of Socorro, marrying his wife Cecilia in 1958. Their son, Delbert was born in 1958. Three daughters soon followed. Cathy was born in 1961, Annette (Nettie) in 1963, and their...
Corina Carmen Parraz
Jul 15, 2023
Corina C. Parraz, aka Corine C. Fox (Ortega), 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for over 30 years died one day shy of her 79th birthday on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Sam Parraz, her son, Arthur Ortega, wife Amanda Ortega of Bernalillo, NM. Daughter, Monica Ortega-Melville, husband Brian Melville of Rio Rancho, NM. ...
Michael Saul
Jul 15, 2023
Michael L. Saul, 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away in his home on July 15, 2023.
Mike was born on October 4, 1936, and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955 and served until 1960. Mike learned telecommunications in the Navy, which led him to work for Mountain Bell and AT&T...
Jean Cynova
Jul 15, 2023
Jean Cynova of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, daughter of the late Charles and Lula Mae Johnson, quietly died in her sleep on July 15, 2023. She is survived by brother, Greg of Redlands, CA; sister, Mary of La Mesa, CA; son, Tom of Afton, WY; daughter, Debbie of Rio Rancho, NM; 6 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 1 great...
Eloy Rey Romero
Jul 15, 2023
Eloy, age 80, was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was affectionately known as Grandpa Buddy to his grandchildren because when they were little he always said "hi buddy" when he saw them.He proudly served our Country in the Navy. He spent most of his life living in the Village of Los Ranchos area and loved...
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