Patricia G. Evans Nawrocki
Nov 9, 2022
Patricia G. Evans Nawrocki passed at her home November 9, 2022 in Rio Rancho NM. She was born on August 22, 1934 to Walter and Patricia Burke of New Bedford MA. The family moved to the Detroit area a few years later. She earned a BA in journalism from Wayne State University in Detroit MI, and worked at two...
Arabella S. Archibeque
Nov 8, 2022
Arabella (Bella) S. Archibeque, 90, a true angel on earth, departed on 8 Nov 2022 to join the others in heaven after bringing love, joy, and strength to all who were blessed enough to know her. Born to Gregorio and Bernardita (Armijo) Salas on February 2, 1932 in Peña Blanca, NM, she was the last remaining of 14...
Luciano Griego
Nov 8, 2022
God called home Luciano Griego (60) on Tuesday November 8th, 2022, in Socorro, NM. He was born on April 26th, 1962 to Manuel Griego, Jr. and Miquela Vallejos. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy Griego, his son Luciano Griego, Jr., Stepson Serjio Galaviz, their three grandsons Jeremiah Griego, Kenneth Griego, and Bossciano Griego, his brother Ralph Cano and...
Alfredo M. Chavez
Nov 6, 2022
Alfredo M. Chavez, 82, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2022.
Born on September 3, 1940 to Gregorio and Senaida Chavez in McNary, Arizona where he spent his childhood with his 9 siblings. After graduating from McNary High School in 1958, he went on to receive a Master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University...
Robert A. Johnson
Nov 5, 2022
Robert A. (“Andy”) Johnson
Andy Johnson died November 5, 2022, at his Albuquerque home. He is survived by his best friend Carol, daughters Carolyn and Elizabeth, first born son Sam, grandchildren Andrew, Susan, and Helena, brothers Nick, Mike, and Blake, cousins Greg Gentry and Bill Bass of Lubbock, a plethora of nephews and a niece.
Andy attended elementary schools in...
Brian David Thornburg
Nov 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and much sorrow we announce the passing of Brian David Thornburg. Brian was called to heaven on Friday, November 4, 2022, just eleven days before his 40th birthday after a month-long, hard fought, battle with pneumonia. Brian was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 15, 1982 to Dan and Norma Thornburg. He grew...
Violet Rose Steingraber
Nov 4, 2022
Mrs. Violet “Miss Vi” Rose Steingraber passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 98 years old.
Violet is survived by her daughter Linda L. Russell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, son Bruce Steingraber of Ramona, California, son Scott Steingraber of Borrego Springs, CA, granddaughter Amy Stetler of Lake Havasu, Arizona,...
Mary Ann Martinez
Nov 4, 2022
Mary Ann (Herrera) Martinez passed away peacefully November 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 75. She was born in Raton, New Mexico in January 1947.
Preceded in death by her parents Jose Andres & Mary Margret Herrera. Sister Vickie Ford, Grandson Tyler, Great Granddaughters Catalina & Evalynn. The father of her Children Richard “Lefty” Martinez...
Adolph R. Salazar Jr.
Nov 3, 2022
On November 3, 2022, our beloved Adolph R. Salazar Jr. lost his battle with cancer and went home with our heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his father, Adolph R. Salazar Sr. He is survived by his wife, Mari Salazar and six step-children: Alma Alvarado, Juan Alvarado, Mario Gonsales and Norma Olivas, Amanda Archibeque and Gabriel Archibeque. He...
Joe Hadley Emery
Nov 3, 2022
Joe Hadley Emery, age 93, passed away November 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born October 19, 1929 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Ernest Lou Emery and Elva Grace Hadley Emery. He was a graduate of Baldwin City High School in Baldwin City, Kansas. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Baker University in...
Charles Fredrick Kottenbrook
Nov 3, 2022
Charles Fredrick Kottenbrook left his earthly home on November 3, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM.
He was born January 29, 1936, to Fredrick Henry Kottenbrook and Alma Lee Crippen in Taylor, LA. Charles was a Minister of the Gospel from 1960 to 2022. He loved listening to music, especially Southern Gospel, and to many different preachers on TV and...
William B. Gabriel
Nov 3, 2022
William B. Gabriel, beloved husband of Jean C. Gabriel for more than 41 years, passed away November 3, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Ann L. Warford of Albuquerque, and many cousins in Washington state. Bill was born January 25, 1944, in Astoria, OR. He grew up in...
Patricia Rosario
Nov 2, 2022
Patricia McNamara Rosario, age 85, passed away November 2, 2022, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Orange, New Jersey to Edward and Helen McNamara. She married the love of her life, Arturo Rosario on August 29, 1959, in Branchville, New Jersey. They were blessed with 57 years together. After more than 20 years, she retired...
Viola Gonzales
Nov 2, 2022
It is with a broken heart that on November 2, 2022, Viola Gonzales passed away at the age of 81. Viola was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo C. Gonzales, one son, Mark Gonzales(Angie), Two daughters, Angela Jaramillo and Tina Van Winkle(Chris),8 grandchildren: Stefanie Bunning, Bryanne Gonzales, Jay Sage(Ginger), Jesse Jaramillo(Winter), Mikaela...
Bernard D. Pacheco
Nov 2, 2022
Bernard (Barney) D. Pacheco, loving husband and father, fell asleep in death on November 2, 2022.
He was born September 22, 1931 in the little town of River Rouge, MI on the Detroit River. He lived there until moving to Riverview, MI where he resided until relocating to Rio Rancho, NM in 1995 with his wife, Barbara. He...
Gwynne Denton
Nov 1, 2022
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Gwynne (Johnson) Denton, a beloved wife of 65 years, devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family.
She was born in Quanah, Texas on September 19, 1938. Growing up in the differing cultures of Texas and California, she developed a strong sense of self-reliance and a worldly view at a young...
Tamara Kay Gonzales
Nov 1, 2022
Tamara “Tammy” Gonzales passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on November 1, 2022, at the age of 67.
Tamara was born on October 10, 1955, in Midland, Michigan to Louis “Ken” Killinger and Janet “Jan” Demick. She graduated from Dow High School in 1976.
Tamara is survived by her husband, Joe Gonzales (Rio Rancho, New Mexico); Son, Joe Gonzales; Daughter-in-Law, Colleen Gonzales (Santa Fe, New Mexico); Daughter, Nicole Piacente (The...
Richard Leon Goin
Oct 31, 2022
Richard Leon Goin, born in Calhan, CO on March 30, 1930, to Everett Caleb Goin and Ruth Elenor Robinson has passed away in Albuquerque, NM on October 31, 2022, at the age of 92. He is now reunited with his deceased wife Dolores M. Moredock of a 68-year marriage.
Richard attended Blair Business College and graduated from accounting in...
Evangeline Juliet "Vangie" Tinajero
Oct 30, 2022
Evangeline Juliet "Vangie" Tinajero died on October 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 72.
Vangie was born on August 16, 1950 in Los Angeles, California to Consuelo Maria Luisa Barreras and John Tinajero.
She is survived by her son, Darrin (Eva) Muenzberg of La Bajada, New Mexico; her sisters, Terri (William) Molina, of Albuquerque, New...
Eunice Ngit Kwai Tom Whitaker
Oct 29, 2022
Eunice passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2022. Born on May 2, 1934, in Makawao, (Maui) Hawaii, she was the only child of Lillian Lee and Edwin Kwock Wo Tom. Eunice was a third-generation Chinese American whose grandparents emigrated from Canton, China during the First Sino-Japanese War. She lived in Honolulu, Hawaii through her sophomore year at...
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