Joy Carol Tschawuschian
Dec 25, 2023
Joy Tschawuschian Obituary
04.29.33 - 12.25.23
Joy Carol Tschawuschian, age 90, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1933, to Reverend Benjamin & Alice Urshan, in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1935, when Joy was 2 years old, the family moved to Duluth, Minnesota, where her father, Reverend Urshan continued his pastoral ministry...
Helen Ann Lorcher
Dec 25, 2023
Helen Ann Lorcher, age 68, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
She is survived by her loving husband, Les Lorcher of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Jennifer; grandsons, Joey and Matthew, granddaughter, Zena; step-sons, Mark and Mike; step-daughter, Michele; sister and brother-in-law, Robert and Sue McMaster.
Memorial Visitation to be held, Tuesday, January 2,...
Alfred G. Bauer
Dec 24, 2023
In Memory Alfred (Fred) Grapes BauerSeptember 11, 1933 – December 24, 2023
Fred G. Bauer, 90 years young peacefully passed away at home with family around, to be with his wife, Margie F. Bauer of 62 years of marriage on December 24th. Fred began work at Sandia National Laboratories when he was 17. At 20 he enlisted in the United States...
Robert William Tull
Dec 24, 2023
Bob Tull, born Robert William Tull on March 15, 1937, went to his eternal home on December 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters Linda (Stephane) and Paula (David); stepdaughter Krista (C.T.); and stepson Brian (Heather). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Antoine, Laura, Camille, Andrew and Nathan, and four stepgrandchildren, Julia, Matthew, Ethan and Avery;...
Helena Louise Herning
Dec 23, 2023
Helena Louise Herning, 83, resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on December 23, 2023. Helena was born July 5, 1940, in San Francisco, CA to parents Rudolph and Helen Schmitt. When Helena was young, she showed the early signs of her affinity for dance by studying ballet and became an amazing ballerina herself. She graduated in...
Deborah R Lowe
Dec 23, 2023
Deborah R. Lowe, passed away on December 23, 2023. Deborah was born on May 20, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Polinario Fajardo and Olivia Elizondo. She was preceded in death by her father Polinario ‘Nayo’ Fajardo; her mother Olivia Fajardo and her brother Alberto Fajardo. She is survived by her husband Roy Murray, daughter Mikah Wuorinen (Albert), son...
Ricardo "Cardo" Gabriel Benavidez
Dec 21, 2023
Ricardo “Cardo” Gabriel Benavidez, passed away on December 21, 2023. Ricardo was born on November 29, 1983 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Lloyd and Barbara J. Montoya. He is survived by his daughters, Hailey Benavidez and Emma Benavidez of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his sisters, Hope (Jose) Rodriguez and...
Andres Soto
Dec 21, 2023
Andres Soto passed away on December 21, 2023. Andres “Pita,” was born on February 12, 1971 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Josefina Soto. Andres was preceded in death by his two brothers: Miguel Rodriguez and Armando Soto. He is survived by his wife, Nidia Perera of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; his mother, Josefina Soto; his two daughters, Susana Soto...
Cirilio Martinez
Dec 21, 2023
Cirilio (Lilo, City) Martinez, age 80, lost his battle with cancer on December 21, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1943 in Los Valles de San Augustin, NM. He was a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM; was a west Las Vegas Don.
He retired from the University of New Mexico Mental Health Center.
He was also...
Alice A. Kelley
Dec 19, 2023
Alice A. Kelley, age 100, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 19, 2023. She is survived by several children, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Alice moved to Albuquerque in 1999 from Dane, WI. She was a remarkably strong and independent woman who loved to travel, enjoyed crocheting, working 1000 piece...
James William Pelner
Dec 19, 2023
With heavy heart, we announce that James “Jim” William Pelner, 75, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Jim was born June 14, 1948 in Sheboygan, WI to Ernest and Mary Elizabeth (Lowe) Pelner. Jim graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1967 and went on to obtain his BA from Lakeland College in 1971. He married Rene (Taylor) on October...
Mary Kircher
Dec 18, 2023
Mary Jane Kircher passed away on December 18, 2023, at Good Samaritan Manzano del Sol in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Kircher, and a son, Christopher Paul Kircher. She is survived by her children Monica Campbell, Ann Risinger, Michael Kircher, Dorcas Boerner, and Francesca Kircher, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary was born...
Nina Mae Hewitt
Dec 18, 2023
Our beloved mother and family matriage, Nina Mae Hewitt, passed on to our Lord’ s house in Heaven, Monday, December 18th, 2023. She left this world in the company of family at home after a short illness.
Born to Miles and Nina Meyer in Sibley, Iowa, November 18, 1931. After graduating high school in Garden City, Minnesota, she moved to...
Richard A. Jordan
Dec 18, 2023
Richard A. Jordan, age 71, passed away December 18, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Richard was born in Uniontown , Pennsylvania in 1952 growing up and graduating from Haileah High School in Haileah, Florida, after his parents and family moved to Florida, away from the coal mines in Pennsylvania. Richard’s father, Robert Jordan, became a barber and his mother,...
Wayne Windsor Taylor
Dec 17, 2023
On Sunday, December 17th, 2023, Wayne Windsor Taylor, 77, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away after prolonged illnesses.
Wayne was the son of Wayne W. Taylor, Senior and Thusnelda Taylor, born on May 30, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. Wayne Senior taught English as a foreign language in Latin America and then was later hired as a diplomat for U.S.I.S....
Robert James Casaus
Dec 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Robert J. Casaus, age 62, on December 17, 2023. Robert was born on May 3, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Robert went peacefully to his eternal home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 27 years; sister Maria Kramer, husband Bill;...
Jeffrey P. Knox
Dec 17, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jeffrey “Jeff” Knox, age 57 on December 17, 2023. He was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico but has been a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jeff is survived by his wife of 30 years Melissa Knox and their two children Matthew and Kelsey Knox and 5 dogs...
Fidel Carlos Baca Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
In Loving
Memory of
1967-Fidel Carlos Baca Jr-2023
A Loving son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and A Loyal friend who was well known in his community.
Fidel Jr. is preceded in death by his parents Fidel Baca Sr. and Charlotte Pino Baca, Paternal Grandparents Severo and Josefita Baca, Maternal Grandparents Manuel and Marianne Pino.
Fidel Jr. is survived...
David E. DeWalt, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
David E. DeWalt Jr, 68, of Albuquerque, NM was called home by Our Lord, December 16, 2023, in the loving presence of his Beloved Wife, Sister and Brother-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean and step-father Sam; his father, David Eugene DeWalt Sr.; brother, Michael and sister, Catherine.
David is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne; sister and...
Juanita Louise Martinez-Kramer
Dec 16, 2023
In loving memory of Juanita Louise Martinez-Kramer, who was born on May 13, 1961and left a mark on all who knew her. Juanita departed on December 16, 2023, at the ageof 62, after facing breast cancer.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Juanita was the cherished daughter of FrankMartinez and Elanor Martinez. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to the University...
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