Obituaries

LaVeta Lea Martin

LaVeta Lea Martin

Apr 15, 2023

LaVeta is survived by her son Lawrence Martin and daughter Ester Clark.

Services will be at a later date in Colorado.

Ernestine Ortiz

Ernestine Ortiz

Apr 15, 2023

Our beloved Ernestine passed away surrounded by her family on April 15, 2023.She was born on Oct. 19, 1943 in Chaperito, NM, and spent the majority of her life in Las Vegas, NM. After retiring from NMSU extension service she moved to Rio Rancho in 2003.She was preceded in death by Jerry Ortiz, Husband of 59 years; parents, Leonisia and...

Lauretta Esther Mortimer

Lauretta Esther Mortimer

Apr 14, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lauretta Esther Mortimer.

Lauretta was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the age of 76.

Lauretta is survived by her husband; Roger Dale Mortimer, son; Troy Vincent Matthews, daughter; Lucille Lois Walker, eight grandchildren and four...

Gloria Crespin

Gloria Crespin

Apr 14, 2023

Our beloved Gloria passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 14, 2023.  

 

She was born on February 27, 1925 in Tokay, New Mexico. After graduating high school in Socorro, Gloria attended business school in Santa Fe. She then moved to Albuquerque where she spent the rest of her life with her beloved husband and family.

 

She was...

Jimmie Strait

Jimmie Strait

Apr 13, 2023

Jimmie Odell Strait was born on March 24, 1938, to C. N. Strait and Rozener O. Strait in Tyler, Texas.

Jim passed from his earthly life to his heavenly reward on April 13, 2023, at the age of 85.

He was reared with two older brothers, Fred, and Billy.  They enjoyed farm life and freedom to run and play.  He...

Jerry T. Trujillo

Jerry T. Trujillo

Apr 13, 2023

 

Jerry T. Trujillo, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Ponderosa, NM to his parents Fidel and Re Fugio Trujillo September 20, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Manuel Trujillo; sister, Lena Sanchez; sister, Marcella Cordova; brother, Eddie Trujillo; and sister,...

Andrew "Andy" Jaramillo

Andrew "Andy" Jaramillo

Apr 13, 2023

We are extremely sad to announce the passing of Andrew "Andy" Albert Jaramillo. Andy Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, at the age of 79 in Socorro, NM. He was born on June 23, 1943, to Juan and Flora Jaramillo and was a lifelong resident of Socorro, NM.

Andy was a local business owner and one of the best...

Theresa Mary (Lennon) Sergel

Theresa Mary (Lennon) Sergel

Apr 13, 2023

 

Theresa Mary (Lennon) Sergel, 69, a long-time resident of Rio Rancho, died on April 13, 2023 after multiple years of medical challenges. She is survived by her daughters Maureen Sergel and Heidi Sergel; Maureen’s partner Philippe Perea and their daughter, Lucy Sergel; sisters Jean Lennon-Eslinger, Patricia Lennon, and Mary Bayard; nephews, nieces and friends. Theresa was preceded in death...

Arlene Westgaard

Arlene Westgaard

Apr 12, 2023

Arlene Ruth Westgaard, aka. "Miss Edwards"

Arlene Ruth Westgaard passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 12 at the Wertheim Hospice House in Albuquerque, NM, with her oldest son Barry by her side. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Troy, NY to Cecil Nash and Ruth (Gummer) Nash, both of whom predeceased her. Her...

Ana R. Martinez

Ana R. Martinez

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ana Martinez, 64, a life long resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 11th 2023. She is survived by her spouse, Robert L. Martinez of Albuquerque; children, April R. and husband, Mario Ruiz, Jacob R. Martinez and wife, Marcie Martinez, Ambrose I. Martinez and wife, Sara Martinez; grandchildren, Francisco T. Ruiz, Alejandro E. Ruiz, Lorenzo A. Ruiz, Marcella I. Martinez,...

Gordon Leroy Harvey

Gordon Leroy Harvey

Apr 10, 2023

Gordon Leroy Harvey, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a brief illness. He was 100 years old.

Gordon was born in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 1922, to parents Walter John Harvey and Elizabeth Dorlee Cisler and grew up during the Great Depression with...

Louis Lopez III

Louis Lopez III

Apr 10, 2023

It is with great sadness and shock that we announce that beloved husband and father, Louis Lopez III, passed away on April 10, 2023. He was 62 years old and had no known health issues. He died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He...

Robin Joseph Tuchler M.D.

Robin Joseph Tuchler M.D.

Apr 10, 2023

Robin Tuchler died on April 10, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s.  He was born on June 3, 1944 in San Francisco, CA.  He graduated from Stanford with honors and medical school at the University of Colorado. He spent 3 years in the Public Health Service in Crownpoint, NM.  After moving to Albuquerque, he practiced Family Medicine for over 40 years,...

Christopher James Tornillo

Christopher James Tornillo

Apr 9, 2023

Christopher James Tornillo, 55 years old, born in Newton, New Jersey passed away April 9, 2023 after his battle with cancer. A memorial service for Chris will take place May 20, 2023 2:00 PM at Netherwood Park Church of Christ. There will be a celebration of life following the services that will be held also at the church. Chris requested...

Julia Garcia

Julia Garcia

Apr 9, 2023

Julia Garcia went to be with the Lord and loved ones in Heaven on April 9, 2023.  Julia is preceded in death by her husband Roman, son Gery and many sisters, brothers and friends.

Julia is survived by son Ernest Garcia, Granddaughters Tanya Heskett Steffen, Francine Garcia-DePuy (Charles), and Phoenix Sanchez; and three great-grandchildren.

Julia was born July 4, 1926...

Barbara Mae Shotwell

Barbara Mae Shotwell

Apr 8, 2023

 

  Barbara Mae Shotwell October 17, 1930-April 8, 2023

A life well lived.

Barbara was born on October 17, 1930 in Passaic, New Jersey to William and Henrietta Ostermann. She spent most of her childhood to young adulthood in La Grange, a suburb of Chicago. She attended Northwestern University in Chicago where she studied speech pathology. After graduation, she...

Alice M. Gabriel

Alice M. Gabriel

Apr 8, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Alice M. Gabriel died on the evening of April 8, 2023, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was 92.

Alice was born to Aloysius Nicholas and Elsie Oechsner in October, 1930, in Wichita Falls, TX, and graduated from the Academy of Immaculate Mary in 1948. She relocated to Albuquerque, NM, in 1952 where she met her husband-to-be,...

Berlinda Elizabeth Vasquez

Berlinda Elizabeth Vasquez

Apr 8, 2023

Berlinda Elizabeth Vasquez passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family on April 8th, 2023.

 

She was born in Cerro, New Mexico on October 20th,1941 to Jose Fidel and Maclovia Quintana.

She raised her children with love and devotion in Albuquerque New Mexico with her husband of 58 years.

 

Berlinda will be greatly missed as...

Beatrice McGowan

Beatrice McGowan

Apr 8, 2023

Beatrice “Bea” McGowan, 97, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, surrounded by family. Bea was known for her spunk, witty sense of humor, love for her family, and deep devotion to the Catholic faith. We all wonder what witty comment she will make to St Peter as she enters the pearly gates.

Bea was born in Brooklyn in 1926. Her heydays...

Cory Jaramillo

Cory Jaramillo

Apr 7, 2023

Jaramillo, Corcinio C.Corcinio (Cory) Jaramillo, was born May 27, 1925 in Seboyeta, NM. He attended Menaul School and graduated from Grants High School. Cory enlisted in the Navy and left on the train to California the day of his graduation. His mother accepted his high school diploma for him. He was assigned to the USS Lackawanna as a Yeomen 2nd...