Viviana "Vivi" T. Martinez
May 29, 2023
Viviana “Vivi” T. Martinez
July 21, 1924 ~ May 29, 2023
On May 29, 2023, 98-year-old Vivi Trujeque Martinez passed away peacefully at home with her 3 granddaughters DeeDee, Angela & Victoria by her side.
Vivi was born July 21, 1924, to Conrado & Luisita Trujeque. She was one of 4 children born to them in La Mesa,...
Michael "Mike" Reece Killebrew
May 27, 2023
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Reece Killebrew. Mike passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Tucker, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Mike is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Jacque Killebrew; daughter and son-in-law Stephanie and Tom Bullard; daughter and...
Ralph Raymond Aragon
May 25, 2023
Ralph Raymond Aragon, 62, of Albuquerque, entered into God’s kingdom on May 25th, 2023. He was born December 16th, 1960 to Rafael and Pauline Aragon.
Ralph had the personality and natural charisma to make friends no matter the situation, and his laugh was infectious to everyone around him. He had a love for life, and enjoyed being the life of...
Joseph (Birdman) Gonzales
May 25, 2023
Joseph (Birdman) Gonzales, born in Luis Lopez, NM on March 19th, 1950, passed away on May 25th, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. He was surrounded by family at his time of passing at his home.Joseph led a full life and touched the hearts of everyone he met. His kindness and generosity were felt by all who knew...
Colleen Susan DiRaimo Kology
May 25, 2023
Colleen Susan DiRaimo Kology, age 70, passed away May 25, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born August 15, 2023 to John Michael DiRaimo and Irene Thomas DiRaimo, in Providence, Rhode Island. She was employed by ROTC at the University of Rhode Island and retired after more that 25 years of service. Colleen enjoyed crocheting and she loved...
Carlos "Tonio" Armijo
May 23, 2023
Tonio Armijo, 50 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. His passing leaves a void for anyone who knew him and loved him.
Tonio was born December 31, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Tony and Sylvia Armijo. He was the youngest of five children. Tonio was raised in the Pojoaque Valley.
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Catherine Lorraine Garcia
May 23, 2023
Catherine Lorraine Garcia, known affectionately as Lorraine, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023. Lorraine was a devoted wife and mother, beloved sister, and cherished friend. She is survived by her husband Herman and three children, Luis Garcia, Rebecca Garcia, and Alicia Walker and son-in-law Ian. Lorraine also has one granddaughter Kylene Flynt. Lorraine has two sisters, Terry Huertaz...
Jane Dale Harnish
May 23, 2023
Jane Louise Dale Harnish was born April 28, 1924, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Montrose, Pennsylvania, where she met Thomas I. Harnish on a blind date. They were married in 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, during Tom's training as a United States Army Air Corps pilot. They survived a serious car accident on their honeymoon night, which...
Lawrence G. Wright
May 23, 2023
Lawrence G. Wright, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He is survived by his spouse, Linda Wright of Albuquerque; children David Wright, Douglas Wright, Marcia Rios and husband Cervando Rios, Barbara Rabion and husband Dewey Rabion; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wright was preceded in death...
Jerry E. (Budd) Hovey
May 23, 2023
Jerry E. (Budd) Hovey, age 85, of Great Falls MT, a retired educator, and Marine Corps veteran, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, passing peacefully in his sleep at his Rio Rancho, NM home.
Survivors include his wife Sharon, three sons, Chad Hovey, Erik (Elaine) Hovey, and Greg Hovey, three grandchildren: Ella, Anna, and Tyler Hovey. Budd was preceded in death...
Janette "Jan" Marie Baca Roady
May 22, 2023
Janette Marie (Schmitt) Baca Roady 78, of Socorro, NM passed away on May 22, 2023 after a long battle with COPD.
Jan moved to New Mexico from Minnesota with her parents in 1957. After graduating from Socorro High School, she married Felipe E. Baca (deceased 2016) in 1963, they had two children, daughter Michelle Nanette Peralta (deceased...
Robert J Myrtle
May 21, 2023
Robert(Bob) J. Myrtle was born December 20, 1955 to Kenneth and Freida Myrtle and died unexpectedly May 21, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was a retired Navy veteran. He worked at the cities of Santa Paula and Oxnard retiring in 2018.
He is survived by sons Anthony (Laura) and Eric, grandson, Tony granddaughter, Ashley(Jack), sister Cheryl,...
Erlinda Ramona "Raymie" Carrillo
May 21, 2023
Erlinda Ramona "Raymie" Carrillo, age 80, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born March 13, 1943.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Rachel Chavez; sisters: Lucille Archuleta and Connie Patterson; brothers: Danny Chavez, Celso Chavez, Alfonso Chavez, and Juan Chavez Jr.
She is survived by: daughters: Carla J. Carrillo, Charlotte...
Nayisha Molly Ann Delaney
May 19, 2023
Nayisha Molly Ann Delaney had a big personality to match her big name and she was a delight to everyone who met her. She captured people's attention with her confident, determined walk and her glowing personality. She was happy, intelligent, observant, opinionated, bossy, confident, demanding and loving all wrapped in a big 2 year old body. She kept track of all the...
Alice Roberta Edwards
May 18, 2023
Visiting our mother’s home meant you were likely greeted first by the sound of music emanating from the stereo. “Listen to this,” she’d say, “doesn’t that just get you right here?” Lightly touching her chest, eyes closed, head moving in synchronization to the rhythm of whatever she had picked as the day’s soundtrack. An eclectic music lover, she was...
Ethel Juanita Justice
May 18, 2023
Born February 26, 1933, in Beaumont, TX, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt, and sister, Ethel Juanita Laird Justice, passed from this world the evening of Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was 90 years and about 3 months old.
Born to poor Scottish folk, James Warren Laird (1908-1974) and Ethel Katherine Davis (1914-1982), during...
Robert C. Eavenson
May 17, 2023
Robert (Bob) Eavenson, 84, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, on the 30th anniversary of his mother’s passing.
Bob was born on Saturday, June 4, 1938, in a cabin in Tererro, New Mexico, where his father worked in the mine. His family later moved to Albuquerque where he...
Joe E. Pacheco
May 17, 2023
Joe Pacheco was born in San Pedro, Colorado, on September 23rd, 1935. A resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, he passed away on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, he was 87 years old.
Joe is survived by three children, Pamela Pacheco of Jamestown, Tennessee, Beverly Pacheco of Anchorage, Alaska, and Thomas Pacheco of Milltown, New Jersey. Joe had...
Paul Kelley Baker
May 16, 2023
Paul Kelley Baker, 99 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Born March 27, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, Paul served his country throughout his life, first in World War II and then as a Major in the United States Air Force Reserve. A graduate of Creighton University, Paul and his family moved to New...
Edmundo Gutierrez
May 16, 2023
Edmundo Gutierrez, also known as Mundo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16th, 2023 in Socorro, New Mexico. He was born on November 21st, 1935, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Edmundo married his wife Eustaquia Medina in 1956 in Parral, Chihuauaha, Mexico and she continued being the centerpiece of his life for 67 years. Edmundo attended...
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