Lawrence Monroe Miller Sr.
Oct 14, 2022
Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Monroe Miller Sr. passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 14th, 2022, at the age of 81 years old.
Lawrence is survived by his daughter Theresa Hood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, son-in-law Norman Hood of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter Bonnie Miller of Centralia, Illinois, son Tom Love of Centralia, IL. Lawrence...
Patricia Dell Breese
Oct 14, 2022
Patricia Dell Wheeler, age 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born July 22, 1937 and lived an exciting life. Pat spent over 40 years in Colorado where she was once named Outstanding Woman of the Century. She was involved in her church community along with many activities and organizations. When her husband...
Juanita "Janie" Samora
Oct 13, 2022
Juanita Samora "Janie" passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 13, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born on June 24, 1948 in Artesia, New Mexico to Ajello Samora and Elodia Alaniz. She graduated from Artesia High School. Janie worked for D &M Communications from 2002 – 2021. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her...
Cirah Esther Arboccó de Luna
Oct 13, 2022
Cirah Arboccó de Luna, age 79, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born February 13, 1943 to Edmundo Arboccó Nova and Iris Kralce de Arboccó, in Lima, Perú. Her mother passed away when she was 6 years old. She was very close to her siblings Yolanda, Ylse, Jose, Maur and Melva and...
Maria Orselia Marcus
Oct 12, 2022
Mrs. Maria Orselia Marcus, age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, at her residence.
She was born September 1, 1931, in Springer, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Orselia Gonzales and Jacobo Padilla.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Edward Marcus; siblings Jake Padilla, Benjamin Padilla,...
Pamela Gwendolyn Chavez
Oct 11, 2022
Pamela G. Chavez (Jantzen), age 79, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 11th, 2022. She was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on May 4th, 1943, to Jose Florencio Chavez and Esther Sandoval Chavez. In 1962, she married Carlos Chavez in Taos, New Mexico. Pam graduated from Taos High School in 1961. She graduated from the Hollywood Institute...
Kristy Jo Garduno
Oct 11, 2022
Kristy Jo Garduno Lopez passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona on October 11, 2022 at the age of 44. She was born on March 14, 1978 to Donald and Deanna Garduno, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kristy was a unique person. She started walking at 9 months and never stopped! At the age of 25, Kristy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,...
Lenore R. Martinez
Oct 11, 2022
Lenore R. Martinez
Age 93 passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in Alamosa, CO on May 18, 1929, to Abedon and Manuelita Martinez.
She was preceded in death by her father, Abedon; her mother, Manuelita; her two sisters, Pauline Vigil (Gilbert) and Loucille Martinez; her brothers, Manuel (Francis), Fred, Reuben, and George (Eva) Martinez....
Consuelo "Chito" Zafra de Pacheco
Oct 10, 2022
Our heavenly Father called Chito home after 100 years of a wonderful and blessed life, with her beloved family by her side. Chito was born in San Miguel, United States of America Philippine Islands. She grew up with a large traditional Spanish and extended Filipino families. Chito and her family experienced the Japanese occupation during World War II, then US...
David F. Ware
Oct 10, 2022
David F. Ware, 72 years of age, gained his wings on Monday October 10, 2022. He was born May 8, 1950 to Rafela and Alfonso Ware. Dave loved a lot of things like fishing, going early morning to Escondida to feed the ducks, sitting at the park with family and friends, and playing different instruments; like the guitar, piano,...
Ernestina M. Carrasco
Oct 9, 2022
Mrs. Ernestina M. Carrasco passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 92 years old.
Ernestina is survived by her sister Amelia Castillo and family of El Paso, Texas, Mendez nieces and nephews of New Mexico, Colorado and California, son Joseph M. Carrasco of Rio Rancho, NM, grandson Carlos J....
Pam C. Kenneth
Oct 8, 2022
Pam C. Kenneth, age 65, passed away October 8, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Bluffton, Indiana on May 1, 1957, to Bertram Thomas and Marjorie May. She was a graduate of Sandia High School, class of 1975 and University of New Mexico, class of 2009. She married the love of her life, Alan Kenneth, February...
Leslie D. Pruitt, Lt. Col. (Retired) USAF
Oct 6, 2022
Leslie Delbert Pruitt (Les) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the age of 90. Les was born on August 6, 1932, in Montello, Nevada; a small town fifty miles away from other small towns. He was educated in the local school through high school, graduating in a class of five.
From there he attended the United States Military...
Brandon "Bones" Chambers
Oct 5, 2022
Brandon Leroy Chambers, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, the 5th of October, 2022. He was born July 25, 1969 to John Eagle Chambers and Merlene Powell in Holbrook, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Marie Phillips; mother, Juliette Exupery; son, Christopher Lavigne; adopted daughter, Star Martines; along with multiple adopted & Calabash children;...
Jose Fred Lopez
Oct 4, 2022
Mr. Jose “Fred” Fred Lopez passed away unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 4th, 2022, at the age of 74 years old.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Sara Lopez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his daughter Cheryl Trujillo of Rio Rancho, NM, his son Mark Lopez of Rio Rancho, NM, his grandchildren, Steven Alvarez,...
Gary Lee DeSanctis
Oct 3, 2022
On Monday, October 3rd, 2022, Gary Lee DeSanctis passed away at the age of 51, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Gary was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 27, 1971. He was raised in Brier, Washington by parents Ted and Linda, with brothers Tony and Dennis. He graduated from Mount Lake Terrace High School in 1989 where he was...
Gretchen Lynne Hembree
Oct 2, 2022
Gretchen Lynne HembreeAge 48, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Healdton, OK on January 29, 1974, to Dwane and Terri Stevens.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl W. Stevens and Dena Pearson Stevens.
Gretchen is survived by husband, Charles Edward Hembree of Albuquerque, NM, as well as her daughter, Skye Hembree; her parents,...
Roberta Elizabeth Stufft
Sep 30, 2022
Roberta E. Stufft, age 90, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30th, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 5th, 1932, to Jordan L. and Alva E. Gilcrease. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and worked at Kent Nowlin Construction for twenty-one years. Roberta married her husband of 70 years, William A. Stufft, on...
Matthew Steven Galindro
Sep 29, 2022
We are saddened to announce the passing of Matthew Steven Galindro. Matthew passed away on September 29, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 40.
Matthew was born on June 19, 1982, to Paul Steve Galindro and Lauri Cnare Moore. He was a busy young man, always curious and fiercely independent. He played YAFL football from Pee Wee League until...
Alyssa Marie Pierce
Sep 29, 2022
Alyssa M. Pierce, 36, lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2022. Alyssa’s life was centered around her two beautiful sons, Camden and Braylon Williams. Her sons were the true loves of her life and the sunshine in her days. They were her entire world, and she will love and protect them for eternity. She was the...
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