Cheryl Ann Buck
Sep 23, 2024
Cheryl Ann Buck, age 62, passed away September 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born December 21, 1961 in East Patchogue, NY to her parents, George William Buck and Theresa Julia (Brennan) Buck.
She proudly served in the U.S. Army and in the Army Reserves.
Services were held on Monday, October 28, 2024 in Santa Fe National Cemetery with Military Honors.
David Leinard Thibodaux
Sep 21, 2024
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death” John 8:51
David made this to his personal Facebook page a few years ago to his family and friends:
“Some day you will hear that David Thibodaux is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it! At that moment, I shall be more alive than...
Michael Andrew Mainolfa
Sep 21, 2024
Michael Andrew Mainolfa, lovingly known as Mikey or Homies, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on April 3, 1949, in Washington D.C., Michael was a cherished son, brother, father, and friend.
He dedicated many years of his life to the telecommunications industry, working as a Telecommunications Technician from 1975 until his retirement in 2010....
Alfred Bernard Caisse
Sep 20, 2024
After a brief battle with lung cancer, Alfred Caisse, age 89, took leave of his body, Friday September 20th, 2024, to join those who preceded him in the afterlife. No doubt, his beloved daughter Victoria and wife Kay, sister Lorraine and her husband Bernie Fernandez and dogs Snowball 1 and Snowball 2 were there to greet him on his journey.
Alfred...
Victor Unzueta
Sep 19, 2024
Obituary for Victor Unzueta Muñoz
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor Unzueta Muñoz, who left this world at the age of 78. Born into a humble life, Victor began working in the fields as a child, cultivating not only crops but also a deep-rooted work ethic that would define his life. At 18, he proudly...
Barbara J. Rigali
Sep 17, 2024
Barbara Jean Geraghty Rigali passed peacefully on September 17,2024 at the age of 89. Barbara loved to write and many of the following words were written by her.
She was born in San Francisco, California on December 28, 1934 to Thomas Patrick and Evelyn Ellen Geraghty. Her brother Tom was 4 years older. When Barbara was six her sister Jean Antoinette...
Thomas Harold McMullen
Sep 17, 2024
Thomas Harold McMullen died on Sept 17, 2024. He was born in Santa Rosa, NM on Feb 17, 1931 to W.H. and Johnnie Spiller McMullen. After graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1948, he attended Eastern New Mexico University for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951, at the height of the Korean conflict. At...
Linda Romo
Sep 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Romo, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished member of the Albuquerque, NM, community. Linda passed away on September 16, 2024, at her home in Albuquerque at the age of 78.
Linda is survived by her five children: Katherine Ramirez (Jeffery Budzisz), Marcus Ramirez, Gilbert Ramirez, Sylvia Ramirez, and...
Michael D. Wood
Sep 16, 2024
Michael D. Wood, born on February 16, 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on September 16, 2024 in his hometown. Michael was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, remarkable contributions in the field of communications and his passions outside of work enriched the lives of those around him.
Michael's professional was characterized by an unwavering fascination with...
Ted Antonio Montoya
Sep 16, 2024
Ted Montoya, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024 after battling with Dementia. Ted was a vibrant and comical man who touched many lives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Senida Montoya. He is survived by his wife, Betsy; children, Antonio and Christina, Amberly and Estevan and his grandchildren, Julia, Maria, Julian and Ruben....
Heidi Saastamoinen
Sep 15, 2024
Heidi Saastamoinen (Saastam), age 60, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Albuquerque (ABQ), New Mexico. A longtime resident of Bellevue, Washington, she moved to ABQ in 2018 to be near her parents and two sisters.
Heidi was born in Pocatello, Idaho on May 22, 1964. As a child and young woman, she lived with family in...
Angel Marie Brewer
Sep 14, 2024
It is with profound sadness to announce the sudden passing of Angel Marie Brewer, age 66, on September 14, 2024, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque NM. Angel was born April 3, 1958 in Yakima, Washington, to Jess and Sandra Hudgens. She moved to Wenatchee after high school. Angel worked in fruit packing sheds before starting her career in healthcare...
Johnny Alberto Tejeda, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
Johnny Alberto Tejeda, Sr., 71, grew up and was raised in Salinas, CA, where he was a longtime resident before relocating to Rio Rancho, NM, in 2017. He passed away on September 14, 2024. Johnny was born on October 3, 1952, in Ventura, CA.
A man of incredible talent, Johnny had a passion for design and engineering. For over 30 years,...
Martin (Marty) Glenn Aragon
Sep 14, 2024
Martin (Marty) Glenn Aragon, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with his loving wife Fran by his side.. He was born August 1, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Narciso and Nora Aragon. He grew up in the North Valley and was a graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1973. He married...
James Michael McDonald
Sep 14, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I share the recent passing of James Michael McDonald. James who often went by Mike was only 53 at the time of his passing on September 14th, 2024.
Mike was an avid animal lover and nature enthusiast. He had worked in the floral design industry for almost 32 years. Fourteen of those years were spent...
Wanda M. Lopez
Sep 13, 2024
Wanda M. Lopez, age 71, passed on to join her family in heaven on September 13, 2024. She is survived by her two children, Melissa and Melinda Zamora, two grandchildren, Isabella and Alec (Raquel), God-son Francisco Romero, sisters Corrine Martinez, Ramona McAfee and Imelda Ortiz and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Federico and...
Betty Jane Gatewood
Sep 13, 2024
Betty Gatewood, age 71, passed away September 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 26, 1952, to her parents Agnes Gatewood and Kenneth Wauneka in Fort Defiance, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Tommy Gatewood; her sisters, Helen Bluehorse, Marie Paquin, and Annie Roanhorse.
She is survived by her children, Cheryle Gatewood, Durwin Tommy Gatewood,...
Ina Sussman Miller
Sep 12, 2024
Ina Sussman Miller, born in Brooklyn, NY and resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed on September 12, 2024. She had a remarkable life as a student, an educator, a traveler and a very active member of the community.
She graduated from Packer Collegiate Institute at only 16, and from there went to the University of Michigan where she received a Bachelor’s...
Eleen Cordova
Sep 12, 2024
Eleen V. Cordova, 84-years-old, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM. Born on August 16, 1940, in Tehran., Iran, Eleen lived a life marked by deep faith in Christ, love of family and friends, adventure in travel and service I church and community, touching the lives of of all who knew her.
Eleen’s career was as vibrant and...
Thomas Irvin Butler
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas Irvin Butler, known affectionately as Tom or Tommy, passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 75 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after battling metastatic kidney cancer for many years. He was born November 19, 1948 in Portales, New Mexico, the oldest of the seven children by Mary Juanita Adair Butler and Irvin “I.R.” Butler. Tom came from...
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