Mary Jane Holliday
Jan 11, 2023
Mary Jane Holliday, age 90, passed peacefully on January 11, 2023.
She was born in Beach Grove, IN on October 9, 1932.
She moved to Albuquerque in the 1950’s with her husband, Donald Elliott. She worked for attorneys, the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque from which she retired.
She was preceded in death...
Sandra "Sandy" Formes
Jan 9, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Formes, 75, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was born January 6th, 1948 in Albuquerque; to Marie and Ralph T. Osborn Jr.
Sandy is survived by a daughter and a granddaughter. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Stanwood Formes.
Sandy graduated from Sandia High...
Shane Mendez Perez
Jan 8, 2023
Shane Mendez Perez, age 43, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 2, 1979, to Efrain Perez and Barbara Mathews Perez. He was a loving son and brother. Shane was a mechanic who loved working on and restoring cars. He enjoyed music by Sublime, Johnny Cash and Elvis....
Donald J. Luna
Jan 8, 2023
Donny, age 88, passed away January 8, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 15, 1934, to Ernest and Ruth Luna.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dorothy Luna, his daughter, Judy Luna, grandson, Adam Ismond and brother David Luna.
Donny is survived by his sons, Donald Gary Luna, Anthony Luna, Teddy...
James E. Spooner
Jan 7, 2023
James Earnest Spooner, born January 03, 1931 to Howard and Helen (Armstrong) Spooner. He was the youngest of three children, all of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Spooner and his two children, Carl Spooner and Rebecca Spooner Alcocer. As well as his two grandchildren, Faith Padilla and Callie Orchard.
James...
Joe Dale Julian
Jan 6, 2023
Mr. Joe Dale Julian passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2023, in Magdalena, New Mexico, at the age of 78 years old.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Ida Julian of Magdalena, New Mexico, his son Joseph Aaron Julian of Rio Rancho, NM, his daughter in law Angela (Buffy) Julian of Rio Rancho, NM, his eight grandchildren, his nine...
Elvira M. Gallegos
Jan 6, 2023
Elvira M. Gallegos born in Lemitar, NM on July 17, 1930, went to be with our Lord on January 6, 2023.
Elvira is preceded in death by her parents Telesfor and Romelia Montoya, several brothers, a sister and her granddaughter Veronica Montoya.
Elvira is survived by her daughters Patricia Montoya, Vicky Burke, her grandchildren Christine Carrasco, Paul Burke,...
Marian B. Apodaca
Jan 5, 2023
Marian B. Apodaca, 70 years old, resident of Albuquerque, NM was called home on January 5, 2023. She leaves behind 2 sons: Max M. Apodaca Jr., wife Joyce Apodaca;
Martine M. Apodaca; 2 Grandchildren; Rueben Apodaca and Savannah Apodaca; partner Anthony Salas, 1 Great-Grandson, Jeriah Salas; 2 sister's, Kathy Lucero; Alice Cordova; Husband Theodore Cordova, 2 niece's, Melissa Tafoya; Husband...
Emile Arthur Goret
Jan 5, 2023
Emile A. Goret, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Emile was born on May 26, 1945, in Marin, CA, to Lemuel and Virginia (Chavez) Goret. He was a graduate of Socorro High School and received his master’s degree at New Mexico State University.
Emile is survived by his son...
Anita Louise Turner DeAngelis
Jan 5, 2023
Anita DeAngiis, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM died on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at8:08pm. Anita passed away peacefully with her son by her side. Anita was preceded in death byher husband Guillermo DeAnglis, and is survived by her two children, Dorian Crosley andAnastazia DeAngeles, as well as two grandchildren, two brothers Tim and StanTurner both fromNorth Carolina.
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James V Riordan
Jan 4, 2023
James V. Riordan Jim died January 4, 2023 at the age of 80. Born in Wichita, Jim arrived in Albuquerque in 1948. He was in the first graduating class at St. Pius High School in 1960 then immediately set off for a two year stint in the Marines. Upon returning to Albuquerque Jim attended the University of New...
Stephen "Steve" F. Griego
Jan 4, 2023
Steve passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023 with his wife, daughter, and son by his side.
Steve was born June 16, 1953 to George and Beatrice Griego in Belen, New Mexico. Steve grew up with his brothers and sisters, George, Dolores, Patrick, and Gloria. He attended Belen Public Schools where he played trombone in the high school band and...
Dorothy Elizabeth Harding
Jan 4, 2023
Dorothy Elizabeth Harding, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully left this earth on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at age 92, to reunite with her husband, Lenny, and daughter, Gwen.
A longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, she was loved by all, and her beautiful spirit and love of life will be greatly missed.
Dottie was...
Florence Ann Breding
Jan 4, 2023
Flo went to sleep normally on January 3, 2023 and woke up in heaven very early on January 4th. She was born on April 11, 1935, to Pete and Anna Dassenko near Grasse Butte, ND where her father owned a ranch. They sold the ranch and moved to Minot, ND in 1948 where she graduated from Minot High School in...
Dr. Dennis Brewster Hayes
Jan 2, 2023
Dr. Dennis Brewster Hayes, of Cedar Crest, New Mexico has surrendered his earthly body after a short illness. The son of Robert and Marian Hayes, he was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 16, 1938, the second of three children. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Jan Hayes nee...
Linda Sanchez
Jan 2, 2023
Linda Sanchez, age 79, was born on August 13, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Samuel Sterrett and Lorraine Sterrett.
Linda passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 2, 2023.
Linda is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Raymond Sanchez; son, Gregory Sanchez; daughter, Laurel Grimes; sister, Donna Lott; daughter-in-law, Cathy Sanchez; son-in-law,...
Prescilla Senn
Jan 1, 2023
Prescilla Senn was born on March 23, 1955, in Socorro to Miguel Padilla and Rosa Gonzales Padilla of Luis Lopez. She passed away on January 1, 2023, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Prescilla graduated from Socorro High School in 1973 and left briefly to study cosmetology in Albuquerque. She started her career as a hairdresser and went to work...
Tony John Plebani
Jan 1, 2023
Tony John Plebani, 50, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 1, 2023. If you were fortunate to meet Tony, you know he was one of the most selfless humans who ever lived. His heart knew no boundaries, and he gave and gave until he could give no more. Tony was born on November 3,...
William Harold Waldorf
Jan 1, 2023
Family and Friends, it is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of our beloved Bill Waldorf (Wally) of Rio Rancho NM. Bill was born May 28, 1962, in Los Angeles California; he died January 01, 2023. Bill grew up in Las Lunas New Mexico. In 1989 Bill joined the Army National Guard and proudly served until he retired...
Bobbie Jo Amador
Jan 1, 2023
Bobbie Jo Amador died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 3, 2023 at the age of 80.
Bobbie Jo is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Aguilar, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Phyllis Quintana, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Her sons, John Jaramillo, of Moriarty, New Mexico, Timothy Jaramillo, of Phoenix, Arizona. Bobbie Jo had 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
She is preceded in death...
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