Obituaries

Veronica Jean Nez

Veronica Jean Nez

Nov 4, 2023

Veronica Jean Nez, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma, passed on from this life on November 4, 2023.  Veronica “Ronnie” was born August 1946 to Charlie Thomas and Lucy Dennison.  She was a member of Netherwood Church of Christ.  Ronnie is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Daniel Nez, son Darnell, grandsons Micheal Jr and James,...

Amelia Disch

Amelia Disch

Nov 3, 2023

 



Amelia Disch, 88, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, November 3rd, 2023. Amelia was born in Aragon, New Mexico to William R. and Josifita Jiron Milligan and later moved with her family to Albuquerque where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School (1954).  She attended a business college and was employed at Kirtland Air Force Base where she...

Hilda Faye Lucero

Hilda Faye Lucero

Nov 3, 2023

An Angel passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Her captivating smile endeared her to everyone she met. Hilda Lucero’s heart may have stopped, but her essence will live on in the people she loved and who loved her. We say goodbye to an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Hilda was born on January 21, 1946, in Albuquerque,...

Terrance Mitchell Veitch

Terrance Mitchell Veitch

Nov 1, 2023

Terrance "Terry" Mitchell Veitch, a dedicated air force electronics technician and professional Golf Club Repairman, passed away on November 1, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on August 10, 1934, in Greenville, Iowa. Terry was a loving father to Terri Slezia, Julie Brewster, and Tom Veitch. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and one great-grandchild and is now...

Vivian Elaine Roakes

Vivian Elaine Roakes

Nov 1, 2023

 

Vivian Elaine Roakes went to be with her Lord on November 1, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. Elaine was born April 03, 1945 in Honey Grove, TX to Edker and Martha (Warren) Anderson.

Elaine grew up in Raton, NM and graduated from Raton High School in 1963. After moving to Albuquerque 35 years ago, Elaine became an apartment complex...

Mason Monroe Sherwood

Mason Monroe Sherwood

Nov 1, 2023

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Mason Monroe Sherwood, age 16, our beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed away on November 1, 2023. 

   Mason was born on June 7, 2007, in Socorro, NM. Those who knew Mason, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. 

   Mason will be missed everyday by his parents Gillie &...

Llewellyn A. "Llew" Wykel

Llewellyn A. "Llew" Wykel

Nov 1, 2023

 

Llewellyn A. Wykel, affectionately known as Llew, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on March 2, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Llew lived a life filled with love, adventure, and accomplishment.Llew was a man of many talents and pursued various ventures throughout his life. At times, he owned his own businesses, showing his determination...

Norman E. McAtee

Norman E. McAtee

Oct 31, 2023

Norman E. McAtee, 59, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Norman was born July 6, 1964 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Michael L. and Phyllis (La Forge) McAtee. As an Air Force brat, he called many places home including New York, California, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, where he graduated in 1982 from Haughton...

Karen S Farr

Karen S Farr

Oct 29, 2023

Karen S Farr

Born 1-10-1934 in Bemidji, MN

Rode on 10-29-2023 at home on the Farr Cattle Co Ranch

Preceded by her husband David G Farr

Survived by her sister Nancy Jones & Family

Son Roy Farr & wife Elena,

Daughter Amy Williams & Husband Mickey

Grand children Dana Edwards & husband Henry

Sam Farr

Hannah Williams, Hank Williams &...

Mary Frances Louise Jackson

Mary Frances Louise Jackson

Oct 29, 2023

 

Mary Frances Louise Jackson

 

Mary Frances, age 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born March 3, 1938, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Sidillio and Ramona Otero who preceded her in death.  She was the oldest of four children which included her sisters Christine, Jeannie, and brother Charlie.

 

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David Earl Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...