Obituaries

Daemon Matthew Perea

Daemon Matthew Perea

Jan 31, 2023

 

Mr. Daemon Matthew Perea passed away unexpectedly on January 31st, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 23 years old.

 

Daemon is survived by his mother Deanna M. Perea of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his stepfather Christopher Kirk of Rio Rancho, NM, his father Ronald A. Perea of Albuquerque, NM, his sister Brittney Buckner of...

Ruben Donaldo Aragon

Ruben Donaldo Aragon

Jan 30, 2023

Ruben Aragon, 85, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away January 30, 2023 in North Valley. He was born to Ruben T. Aragon and Lucia (Lucy) Aragon on April 21, 1937. He grew up on family land with his parents and siblings and graduated from Albuquerque High School. Ruben served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, serving during...

F. Patricia Modica

F. Patricia Modica

Jan 30, 2023

 

F. Patricia Modica, a lifelong resident of Corrales, New Mexico, born Tuesday, March 17, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away January 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Ted Modica, her parents William F. Stacey & Opal (Boston) Stacey, and by her brother Joe Stacey.  Patricia is survived by her daughter Theresa...

Kenneth Lee Rummel

Kenneth Lee Rummel

Jan 30, 2023

 

On Monday January 30, 2023, Kenneth Rummel Sr. of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior.Kenneth was born on March 16, 1934 in Colorado Springs Co. to Charles and Evelyn Rummel. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served for three years. He then went on...

Dorothy Ruth Brook

Dorothy Ruth Brook

Jan 30, 2023

Private Services

Desiree Monique Trujillo

Desiree Monique Trujillo

Jan 29, 2023

Desiree Monique Trujillo, age 40, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 30, 1982 to Paul Allen Williams and Cheryl Yvette Fulton.  She attended West Mesa High School.  She married the love of her life, Joseph Trujillo, April 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She enjoyed working in her home...

Janet F. Tacey

Janet F. Tacey

Jan 29, 2023

Janet F. Tacey, age 86, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in England on January 17, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Tacey and beloved husband Thomas Tacey.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Karen Evans, son, David Tacey (Debbie Palmisono), 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

When Janet was younger, she was a great swimmer...

Elfriede S. Gabbett

Elfriede S. Gabbett

Jan 29, 2023

Our sweet Oma is dancing in heaven now. Elfriede S. Gabbett passed away on January 29, 2023, at age 96.

She died peacefully at her daughter’s home, where she’d lived for the past two years. Traditionally, obituaries include the sequential facts of a life: birthplace, education, occupations, spouses, children, grandchildren, hobbies, etc., and all of those are important. But...

Russell J. Vigil

Russell J. Vigil

Jan 29, 2023

Russell, age 68, a longtime resident of Corrales passed away Sunday January 29, 2023. He was born in Mora, NM and spent 54 years in Corrales where he raised a family, built his own home, and enjoyed team roping as his main hobby. He was a muscle car enthusiast and always enjoyed tinkering with his tractors and classic automobiles. He...

Charles R. Cogburn

Charles R. Cogburn

Jan 28, 2023

Charles R. Cogburn “Rooster”, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born in Strong City, Oklahoma on March 5, 1936, to Sidney and Mildred Cogburn.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sidney and Mildred Cogburn, sister Joann Pasby, mother-in-law Mary Romero and father-in-law Francisco Treviño, brothers-in-law; Jimmy Pasby, Robert Gonzales, Leon Treviño, Richard...

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez & Gabriel Antonio Lopez

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez & Gabriel Antonio Lopez

Jan 27, 2023

Matthew David Anthony Junior Lopez (March 19, 2007 - January 27, 2023) & Gabriel Antonio Lopez (August 30, 2008 - January 30, 2023), will always be remembered for their kind hearts, bright smiles and their undeniable love for basketball. Matthew and Gabriel are preceded in death by their grandmother Lupe, great grandpa Joe and uncle Gabriel. They are survived by...

Lynette Christine Garcia

Lynette Christine Garcia

Jan 27, 2023

 

Ms. Lynette “Lyn” Christine Garcia passed away unexpectedly on January 27th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 61 years old.

 

Lynette is survived by her mother Judith Annette Buehler of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, her stepfather Robert Byers of Rio Rancho, NM, her brother Daniel and sister in law Adriana Tenorio of San Tan Valley,...

Miguel (Mike) Martinez

Miguel (Mike) Martinez

Jan 27, 2023

 

On the evening of January 27th Miguel (Mike) Martinez of Socorro, NM passed away at the age of 95.  He was born in Val Verde, New Mexico to Florentino Martinez and Rumaldita (Jojola) Martinez. 

He served his country in the US Army for five years including a tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War; he retired from...

Rosemary Magure

Rosemary Magure

Jan 26, 2023

Rosemary Magure was born on Rosetember 7, 1965. Rose would say that September was really “Rosetember” and her friends and family celebrated her birthday the whole month! She passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2023.  She was born to Vincenta Magure and Harry Magure Sr. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Father, and dear brother Harry. Rosemary graduated...

Emily Harding

Emily Harding

Jan 26, 2023

Mothers are a gift from heaven God uses to demonstrate his love for all children no one will ever love you like God, or a mother does but take solace in the fact that you’ll meet again someday. - Tamsen Butler

 

Our beloved mother, Emily R. Harding, went home to the Lord on January 26, 2023, at the age...

Carl Gregory Katzmarek

Carl Gregory Katzmarek

Jan 25, 2023

 

1ST Sergeant Carl Gregory Katzmarek, USMC (Ret,) passed away on January 25th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 80.

 

Always Faithful: The two most fitting words to describe the man who was Carl Gregory Katzmarek. Always faithful:  to God, to country and to family.  He was an honorable and caring man who was a true...

Eloy Montoya

Eloy Montoya

Jan 25, 2023

 

Mr. Eloy Montoya passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 92 years old.

 

Eloy is survived by his son Eloy Montoya Jr. and wife Veronica, his daughter Yvonne “Bonnie” Martinez and husband Rick, his granddaughters Roxanne, Miranda and Cecilee, and by great-grandchildren Xavier, Dana Rose and Santiago “Saint”. Eloy is...

Carl A. Thornton

Carl A. Thornton

Jan 24, 2023

 

Mr. Carl A. Thornton passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 84 years old.

 

Carl is survived by his daughter Jennie Lois Thornton of Corrales, New Mexico, his son Carl Adam Thornton of Corrales, NM, and by his daughter in law Tamela Thornton of Corrales, NM, grandchildren, Josie Lois...

Kenneth T. Bower

Kenneth T. Bower

Jan 24, 2023

Kenneth T. Bower, age 69, born in Rochester, NY on February 25, 1953, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Regina Bower, and father-in-law, Rumaldo E. Armijo. Ken is survived by his wife, Victoria Armijo Bower, his children Todd and Ashlee Bower, Robert and Kelly Bower, Celeste and Chris Travelstead, Russell Bower,...

Wanda Lee Husman

Wanda Lee Husman

Jan 23, 2023

Wanda Lee Husman died on January 23, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 81.

Wanda was born on February 24, 1941 in Nevada City, California to Mary Emma De Bray and Robert Bruce Chidester.

Wanda is preceded in death by her Father, Robert Bruce Chidester, her mother Mary Emma De Bray Chidester, her brothers George Arwin Chidester and John Marshall Chidester, her half-brother Billy “Red” Klein, her husband, Vern...