Bernadette Valerie Caldwell
Nov 30, 2022
Bernadette Valerie Caldwell, age 53, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born June 27, 1969, in Leadville, Colorado, to her parents Ernesto and Bettye Romero. She was a graduate of Lake County High School in Leadville, CO, class of 1987. She graduated as a Medical Assistant from Franklin Medical College in 1989. She...
Harriet Jane Werner Staggs
Nov 29, 2022
Harriet Staggs, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born in Bayonne, NJ on May 28, 1940, to Frank Chisman Werner and Edna Werner.
She was preceded in death by her older brother Harry, in March of 2019 and her beloved husband George E. Staggs in 1997.
Harriet is survived by her sister-in-law, Marcella...
Leah Wills
Nov 29, 2022
Leah E. (Jaramillo) Wills, age 89 years young, gained her angel wings on November 29, 2022.
She was born in Socorro, NM on March 23rd or 24th, 1933. (not sure because her beloved Mother said the 23rd, but her birth certificate says the 24th) Leah was the third child of 8 of the late John and Flora Jaramillo of...
Bobby "Pelon" Albert Cruz
Nov 28, 2022
Mr. Bobby “Pelón” Albert Cruz passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 81.
Bobby is preceded in death by his mother Amalia Rodriguez and by his father Albert Cruz and his beloved dog Pepe. Bobby is survived by the love of his life Gloria Fox of Rio Rancho; his daughter Jacqueline...
Gertrude (DOLLY) M. DeGraff
Nov 28, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Gertrude “DOLLY” M. DeGraff. Dolly passed away on November 28, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 98.
“Dolly” was born on May 23, 1924, in Long Island City, New York. Her Dad nicknamed her Dolly early in life and it stuck. (She was only called Gertrude by people who...
Helen Elaine Leydig
Nov 28, 2022
Helen Elaine Leydig (Smith) passed away peacefully in her Albuquerque home, surrounded by her children on Monday, November 28th, 2022.
She was born on November 21, 1938, in her Grandma Huldie’s home in Glencoe, PA. The house was, sadly, swept away by the Glencoe Flood of 1984.
Elaine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Leydig, parents, Robert...
Mariano Garcia
Nov 28, 2022
Age 39, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM
on October 31, 1983.
Mariano is survived by his loving wife Alycia Garcia, his two children, Mariano and Cecillia Garcia his parents, Mary and Bill Ramsey, and his sister Sheryl Hernandez.
Mariano attended Rio Rancho High School. He then met his beloved wife, Alycia Pitts in...
Kyle Mann DeFoor
Nov 27, 2022
Kyle Mann DeFoor died peacefully on Sunday November 27, 2022. He lived in Quemado, New Mexico, but previously lived in Pie Town for several years and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. Kyle was born in Albuquerque on April 24, 1938.
Kyle is survived by his wife, Bonnie Louise DeFoor and two sons, Shannon DeFoor and Chuck Scheffler, and his...
Daniel Danny Gomez
Nov 27, 2022
Daniel Danny Gomez was called home on November 27, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Danny was born on September 28,1951, in Socorro, New Mexico to Rosendo Gomez and Jesusita Lopez.
He is survived by his Daughters Trish Aragon and Michelle Taola and son Patrick Martinez, brothers Juan Gomez and sisters Cecilia Saavedra, Lucinda Ware and many grandkids, nephew...
Artemia Carrillo de Ortiz
Nov 26, 2022
Mrs. Artemia Carrillo de Ortiz passed away peacefully on November 26th , 2022, in Rio Rancho, NewMexico, at the age of 75 years old.
Artemia is survived by her loving husband Avelino Ortiz Ortiz, her sons Ignacio Ortiz Carrillo, AvelinoOrtiz Carrillo, her daughters Margarita Ortiz de Robles, Alejandra Ortiz Carrillo, and Griselda Ortiz-Vasquez. Artemia is also survived by her...
Laurene C. Russell
Nov 26, 2022
Laurene C. Russell, age 82, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born October 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Peter Charles Baca and Josie Chavez-Martin. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School, Class of 1955. She married the love of her life, Henry T. Russell, Jr. on October 14, 1963,...
Maria Nancy Brown
Nov 24, 2022
Maria Nancy Brown age 91, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born in Embudo, NM, on July 22, 1931.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Octaviano and Bersabe Romero; her son, Kenneth Brown; her sisters Ruby Breneiser and Lula Harris; her brother, Jose A. Romeo; and her children’s father, Phillip Brown.
Maria is...
Don Prewitt
Nov 24, 2022
Don Prewitt, age 67 of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Prewitt. Don is survived by his father, Jimmy Prewitt and wife Stella Garcia; his brother, Ron Prewitt; his sister, Mary Peterson; his nephew, Kevin Chandler and his wife, Amy, and their son Aidan, and step -brother John...
Ivy May Whitely
Nov 24, 2022
Ivy May Whitely - passed away on November 24, 2022. A celebration in memory of Ivy will be held at the Daniels Family Funeral Services chapel at 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, December 5, 2022 beginning at 1pm.
Benjamin Garland
Nov 23, 2022
We are sad to announce that Benjamin Garland passed away on November 23, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ben was born on February 11, 1976 in El Paso, Texas.
Beloved son of Beth Savage and Bob Greenwood. Dear brother to Robert Greenwood and Marc Greenwood. Preceded in death by his wife Elisabeth Dunn September 30, 2021. Ben loved her...
Reymundo "Ray" Montoya
Nov 23, 2022
Reymundo (Ray) Montoya, age 96, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on November 23 after a short illness.
Ray is survived by his wife Dionicia (Dana) Montoya, children, Sondra Lease (Tom), Michael Montoya (Lupe), and Ray Montoya (Anna). Grandchildren, Shawn Lease (Candice), Megan McLaughlin (Matt), Marisa Montoya, Mariah Montoya. Great-Grandchildren, Elijah, and Rylan McLaughlin. Brother...
Rex Trujillo
Nov 22, 2022
Rex Trujillo was born in Socorro, NM August 29, 1955. He was called home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2022 at his residence in Magdalena, NM with his wife, Linda at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Aristeo "Teo" Saiz; his brother Aristeo “Tinker” Saiz, brother Manuel Trujillo III; nephew Emmanuel Trujillo. He is survived by...
Robert Bruning
Nov 21, 2022
Robert Kelley Bruning was born January 1, 1942 to Flora M. Bruning and William A. Bruning Jr. in Lake Charles, LA.He was the second of five children. Robert passed November 21, 2022 at Spanish Trails Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM. He made Albuquerque his home for 60 years. He had no children. He is survived by his eldest Brother Bill Bruning...
Christopher P. (Chris) (Woogie) Teague
Nov 21, 2022
Christopher P. (Chris) (Woogie) Teague, age 67, passed away unexpectantly in his home on November 21, 2022. Born December 18, 1954 in Albuquerque, son of Dr. Hubert and Mary Ann Teague who proceeded him in death.
His oldest brother Steve, always coming up with names, gave him the name of Woogie. As the youngest of five, Chris was often...
Diane Cordell Witherspoon
Nov 20, 2022
Diane Cordell Witherspoon, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky passed peacefully on November 20, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1943, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, to her loving parents George Atlee and Irene (Spencer) Cordell who proceeded her in death. Diane is also predeceased by two brothers James Lewis (Jimmy) and George Edward (Eddie) and...
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