Obituaries

Helen Adeline Lujan

Helen Adeline Lujan

Mar 4, 2023

Helen Adeline Lujan, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1994, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Alamosa, Co on August 7, 1933 to Nick and Prudencia Martinez. She married Patricio S. Lujan on December 23, 1953. She is survived by four children, Florence Fox (Don), Nancy Primrose (Dave), John Lujan...

Billy Michael Byler

Billy Michael Byler

Mar 4, 2023

We are sad of the passing of Billy Byler of Socorro, New Mexico.  Billy passed quietly at the age of 47 in his home after a battle with illness.

The Funeral will be a private ceremony with friends and family present.  Billy was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife, two children, his mother and...

Joan Molly Susanna Gernant

Joan Molly Susanna Gernant

Mar 4, 2023

 

Joan Molly Susanna was the daughter of Lenard and Elizabeth (Hart) Yost. She was born on Oct. 9, 1933, in Billings, Montana, and baptized into Christ on Jan. 7, 1934, at First German Congregational Church, in Billings. She was confirmed in the Christian faith on June 6, 1948, at Big Timber Lutheran Church, Big Timber, Montana. She graduated from...

Antonio Anselmo Vigil

Antonio Anselmo Vigil

Mar 3, 2023

 

Tony A. Vigil, age 79, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at home after a prolonged illness.  Tony was born in El Quique, New Mexico to Mel Vigil and Josefita Maria Gallegos Vigil on June 14, 1943.  Tony went to grade school in El Guique, New Mexico and in Montana. He then attended Grants Senior...

William Richard Diaz

William Richard Diaz

Mar 3, 2023

Mr. William Richard “Dede” Diaz passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2023, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 70 years old.

 

William is survived by his loving wife Elaine Diaz of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his son Steven Diaz of Albuquerque, NM, his son Mario Diaz of Albuquerque, NM, his son Billy Diaz of Albuquerque,...

Delfina Rebecca LeDoux

Delfina Rebecca LeDoux

Mar 2, 2023

 

Becky, 72 passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho on Thursday, March 2nd. 

Becky was born July 12th 1950 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. She loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing, playing board games, and she was a great cook known for her famous tortillas.

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Bonnie Harvey

Bonnie Harvey

Feb 28, 2023

Bonnie Harvey, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, in Albuquerque, with family by her side. She was born Betty Yvonne Smith in Las Animas, Colorado in 1923 and was raised in southwest Albuquerque. Bonnie met Bill Harvey, an airman stationed at Kirtland, when she sold him candy in 1941 at the S. H. Kress store in downtown...

Natalie Holtgrewe

Natalie Holtgrewe

Feb 28, 2023

 

Natalie Holtgrewe passed away peacefully on Feb 28th with her husband and two children at her bedside.  Born in Hollis , Oklahoma on June 21, 1939, daughter of Francis and Tyce Younger, Natalie was one of 5 children.   She is survived by her husband and life long partner of 57 years, Victor, their son, Vance Holtgrewe, and daughter,...

John Clarence Clark Jr.

John Clarence Clark Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

 

John Clarence Clark Jr., 85, a proud resident of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2023, of natural causes.

John was born on January 01, 1938, to John & Luzell in Dayton, Ohio. After High school in Ohio, he went on to a fulfilling career as a Master sergeant of 19 years in the Airforce. With his...

Betty Jo Bradshaw

Betty Jo Bradshaw

Feb 27, 2023

With heavy hearts, we wish to inform you of the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend

Betty Jo Bradshaw.

 

At age 82, Jo passed on February 27, 2023. Born in Artesia, NM on August 14, 1940, to Vernon Eugene Bryan and Lillian Heflin.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Vernon Eugene Bryan...

Leandro Lopez

Leandro Lopez

Feb 27, 2023

 

Leandro Lopez, 87, was called to Heaven on February 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, surrounded by his loving family.  Leandro was born in Antonito Colorado to Selso and Eleanore Lopez on February 21, 1936.

Leandro Lopez was known as Lee, to his Hoffmantown neighbors for over 60 years.   He was always smiling and had...

Brian K. Tucker

Brian K. Tucker

Feb 27, 2023

 

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Brian K Tucker, our loving brother, uncle and friend.  Brian passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 27, 2023.  He was born in Seattle, WA on October 9, 1969, to Harley and Launa Gay Tucker.  He grew up in Albuquerque, NM, and graduated from Highland High School in 1987, then...

Catherine Santino

Catherine Santino

Feb 27, 2023

 

Catherine Santino, 84 years of age passed away on February 27th, 2023.

 

Catherine was born February 16, 1939, and grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before settling in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with her loving husband Dennis in 2000. Catherine loved spending time with family, cooking, eating out and playing her favorite slots at the casino. Catherine was a...

Michele Suzanne Pecorella

Michele Suzanne Pecorella

Feb 27, 2023

Michele Suzanne Pecorella, age 38, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 3, 1984, to Judith Anne Borisov and Martin Brian Pecorella.

Michele is survived by her partner Laurel Glover from Albuquerque, NM; her father Brian Pecorella from Albuquerque, NM; her mother Judith Borisov from Las Vegas, NV; her beloved brother Brendan Pecorella...

Raymond Garcia

Raymond Garcia

Feb 27, 2023

 

Raymond Garcia, 78, a lifelong resident of Socorro, New Mexico since 1944, died February 27th, 2023. He is survived by his spouse, Lucy Garcia, of Socorro, NM; children, Larissa Garcia and wife, Erica Baca of Albuquerque, NM; and Ashley L. Garcia and husband, Chase Tucker of Las Cruces, NM ; grandchild, Sebastian Ray Garcia-Tucker; brother, Julian Garcia and wife,...

Richard Edward Kaszuba

Richard Edward Kaszuba

Feb 27, 2023

Beloved Husband and devoted father Richard Edward Kaszuba, age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1991 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Melba Kaszuba, daughter Karen Hilton, son James Kaszuba and wife Sandra, grandchildren Ryan Hilton and Elyssa Hilton all of Rio Rancho and sister...

Richard Victor Acosta

Richard Victor Acosta

Feb 25, 2023

Richard Victor Acosta passed away at age 48 on February 25th, 2023. Richard was born on July 13th, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. His friends, colleagues, and family remember him as, "Pitinix" / "Pancho (villa)" / "Cookie Monster"...and when he would get a really short haircut, "Cabeza de papá."

As we recall what he would say most...it was, "bring me...

Richard N. Castillo, MD

Richard N. Castillo, MD

Feb 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother and son. Richard Castillo MD lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on February 25, 2023. He was born in 1956 to R. Robert Castillo MD. (survived by) and Ruthella Castillo (deceased). He is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Castillo Scullin, and Katherine Castillo...

Irma S. Radke

Irma S. Radke

Feb 25, 2023

Irma (Sonstroem) Radke, 94 passed away Saturday (February 25, 2023) in Albuquerque, NM. The widow of the late Frederick L. Radke, Irma was born May 10, 1928, in Calumet City, Illinois, to the late Rev. Emil and Ida (Block) Sonstroem. Irma leaves three sons, Dean Radke and his wife Judith; Chris Radke and his wife Geneva; and Karl Radke. Grandchildren:...

Ruth Mildred Sheridan

Ruth Mildred Sheridan

Feb 24, 2023

 

Ruth M. Sheridan, 98, passed away peacefully at home in Los Lunas on Friday, February 24th.

Ruth was born July 31st, 1924, in Brookfield, Ohio. She was a strong-willed and loving mother, known for her exceptional aim with dishes, but a fun and loving grandmother who shared her love of Christmas and ice cream with her grandchildren. She loved...