Obituaries

Rosalinda Najera-Davis

Rosalinda Najera-Davis

Sep 13, 2023

Rosalinda Najera- Davis passed away peacefully September 13, 2023.  Rosalinda was born July 15, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  She was the ninth of 13 cherished brothers and sisters.  Rosalinda was a breast cancer survivor as well as a liver disease survivor.  Rosalinda is survived by her daughter, Danielle Magrath and son, Damien Gonzales (Jami).   She is also survived by...

Marguerite Shirley Cooper

Marguerite Shirley Cooper

Sep 11, 2023

 

Marguerite (“Billie”) Shirley Pagni Cooper of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023.  Billie was born on January 14th, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Florence Pagni.  Billie lived in Elmhurst, Illinois during her early years with her parents where she enjoyed being a ballet toe dancer and all things Chicago. During World War II her...

Shane Michael Farias

Shane Michael Farias

Sep 11, 2023

 

On September 11, 2023 our beloved Shane Michael Farias, passed away in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico just three days before his 35th birthday. After graduating from Eldorado High School in 2007, he went on to study Journalism/Communication at the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. In 2021, he began studying at Grand...

Gregory Williamson Windsor

Gregory Williamson Windsor

Sep 11, 2023

Gregory Williamson Windsor passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Greg was born to Meridithe (Conant) of Marblehead, Ma.  and Michael Windsor of Malden, Ma. on April 21, 1973.   

In 1991, Greg graduated from El Dorado High School, in Albuquerque, N.M.  During his high school years, Greg was an active member...

Jose Francisco Martinez

Jose Francisco Martinez

Sep 11, 2023

 

Our beloved father, Jose F. Martinez, 88, of Socorro, New Mexico, was called home on September 11, 2023. He was born to Alfredo and Rita (Giron) Martinez in El Gauche near Española, NM. He was an Army veteran and long-time Warrior fan through his children and grandchildren.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Anna Marie, Lilia,...

Helen Eloisa Ridley

Helen Eloisa Ridley

Sep 11, 2023

Helen Ridley, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM entered into eternal life on Monday, September 11, 2023. She lived to be 92 years old. She is survived by her daughters; Yvonne Anaya, Edwina Flores (husband Bobby) and Stephanie Martinez (husband Johnny), three grandsons; Dominick Anaya, Patrick Travis, and Joseph Martinez, and one great-granddaughter; Thessalie Travis.

Helen was preceded in death...

Ernestina Corina Padilla

Ernestina Corina Padilla

Sep 9, 2023

Ernestina C. (Montoya) Padilla, 79, passed away peacefully in her home, September 9, 2023 morning due to a long battle of dementia and lung cancer. She was born and raised in Magdalena, the daughter of Diego and Maria (Salas) Montoya.

 Tina raised her five children with her first love James S. Gallegos until his passing. She worked for Presbyterian hospital...

Priscilla N. Romero

Priscilla N. Romero

Sep 9, 2023

In loving memory of Priscilla Romero who went home to be with Jesus on September 9th, 2023. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and treasured friend. Her unwavering love for Jesus is what fueled her life. Her love for Christmas was infectious, and her passion for Spanish music was a source of happiness.

She is preceded in...

Claire Zerger Bentley

Claire Zerger Bentley

Sep 7, 2023

 

Suzannah Claire Zerger Bentley was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 29, 1997. Her parents, Jon Bentley and Becky Zerger, along with her sisters Emma June and Laurel Anne, adored her from that day forward.  She transitioned to a new realm on Sept 7, 2023.

She attended Bandelier Elementary and Wilson Middle School. Then, during her 9th grade year, she lived in Granada,...

William Robert Moore

William Robert Moore

Sep 7, 2023

 

William Robert Moore

January 2, 1941 - September 7, 2023

William Robert Moore is survived by his wife of 56 years Helen Jean Moore, his high school sweetheart together for over 65 years.  Together they have three children:  Dianna Chavez, married to Randy Chavez of Sandia Park NM; Wm Robert Moore Jr. married to Lora George Moore of Los...

Christopher Anthony French

Christopher Anthony French

Sep 7, 2023

 

Christopher Anthony French was called home September 7, 2023. Christopher was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 15th, 1966 to Byron French Sr. and Dolores Serda.  Christopher is a native to the area and graduated from Albuquerque high school.  Upon graduation, Christopher joined the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS John F. Kennedy in Norfolk, VA. ...

Eddie Steve Garcia

Eddie Steve Garcia

Sep 7, 2023

Eddie S Garcia, age 90, born and raised in Alameda since 1933 and was a longtime resident of Los Ranchos since 1967, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  He is survived by his 3 children, Linda (Gilbert) Benavides, Eddie Jr (Dianne) Garcia, and Becky (Joe) Martinez; 7 grandchildren, Nicolas (Maggie) Benavides, Heather (Jason) Martinez Boberg, Elena (Cole) Sweetser,...

John Candelaria

John Candelaria

Sep 6, 2023

 

John Candelaria, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 with family and loved ones at his side. John was born on August 3rd, 1935 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Alfredo Candelaria and Lillie Speronelli. John resided within Albuquerque, New Mexico and where he married his wife Merlene Candelaria. John and Merlene were married...

E. Terry Messal

E. Terry Messal

Sep 5, 2023

Terry Messal was a once in a generation personality who lit up every room he entered. His energy, creative force, and rebellious nature were as indomitable as his smile and contagious laughter. Born to Edwin and Eleanor Messal in Portland, Oregon in 1952, he was raised in Alamogordo, NM, where the British Invasion was just landing at local radio stations....

Melissa "Melo" Nicole Mitchell

Melissa "Melo" Nicole Mitchell

Sep 3, 2023

On September 3, 2023 Melissa “Melo” Mitchell passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM. She was born on July 9th, 1997 in Albuquerque, NM.  Anyone who knew Melo knew, she loved deeply and had a infinite amount of love to give. She was passionate about taking care of those around her and would go...

Alan Cutler Anway

Alan Cutler Anway

Sep 3, 2023

Alan Cutler Anway, aka Bud Anway was born Nov.10, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minn.

He passed away peacefully at Beehive Assisted living in Albuquerque, NM on Sept. 3, 2023. 

He was 94.

 

True to his nickname, “Bud”, his life was a flowering of color, productivity, gentleness, kindness, service, music and love.

 

He loved his beloved wife, Irene for over...

Alfred James Bourguet

Alfred James Bourguet

Sep 3, 2023

BOURGUET - Alfred J. Bourguet, born in Albuquerque, NM in 1960, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Alfred is survived by his sister, Judy Spear, and husband Jerry; brother, Jake Bourguet, and wife Daiana; seven nephews and nieces; Michelle Jio (TJ), DJ Quezada (Kim), Jacque Abrams (Josh), Robin Quezada (Jimmy), Amanda Downing...

Jordan Ray Baca

Jordan Ray Baca

Sep 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jordan Ray Baca...

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Daniels Family Funeral Services located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, 87110. Followed with a Burial at Pajarito Cemetery at 12:30pm.

Carolyn Edna Wellbrock

Carolyn Edna Wellbrock

Sep 2, 2023

CAROLYN’S SMILE

Though Carolyn’s smile and laughter are gone forever we will still have so many memories of the one we loved so much.  Her memory is now our keepsake in our hearts forever.  God has her in HIS hands forever in Heaven.  She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Things that describe Carolyn are:

Her smile and...

Michael Augustine Maestas

Michael Augustine Maestas

Sep 1, 2023

Michael “Mike” Augustine Maestas, age 61, sadly passed away September 1, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho, NM. Son of Jose Maestas and Maria Deborah Maestas, both preceded him in death as well as his brother, Frank Melvin Maestas.

Mike was born on February 8, 1962, and grew up in Santa Fe. After high school,...