Rick Parker
Dec 18, 2024
Rick Parker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 63. Born on May 17, 1961, in Bellingham, Washington, Rick lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for his family and community.
A graduate of Hudson's Bay High School, Rick embarked on his...
Christian Edward Oberholser
Dec 17, 2024
Christian Edward Oberholser was born June 23, 1940, in Mechanicsburg, PA to parents Christian Lesher Oberholser and Miriam Anna Wenger. He was preceded in death by his spouse B. June Deal whom he dearly loved and missed every day. He is survived by two sons, S. Scott Oberholser married to Amy Torres, Eric C Oberholser and his wife Lauren, Pam...
Martin Earl Smith
Dec 17, 2024
Martin E. Smith passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Omaha, NE to Martin Edward Smith (deceased) and Bernadine Lucille Halsey (deceased). Martin moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1960 with is family.
After graduating from Valley High School, Martin enlisted in the Army. Martin served in Vietnam from October 1968 to September 1969 in the 238th AERWPNS...
Goldie Wilkerson
Dec 17, 2024
The Memories and Joys of the life of Ronald Dean and Goldie (Burchett) Wilkerson
I was born in a small town in the central part of the state of Iowa at a very young age. As Samuel Clements (Mark Twain) said, I had no teeth, not much hair, and no clothes on. I was not embarrassed, as I was too young...
Lena Kathryn Dodrill
Dec 16, 2024
Lena Kathryn Dodrill, age 61, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born February 16, 1963 in Neubruecke, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany to William and Doris Webster. She was a graduate of Killeen High School, Class of 1981. She attended Central Texas College and received her Associates Degree in General Studies in 1984. Lena married the...
Michael Tobin
Dec 15, 2024
Michael Tobin, 81, passed in his sleep on December 15, 2024. Michael was born to Alice Kathryn Boyd and Edward Raymond Tobin on September 26, 1943 in Long Beach, California. He served in the Navy from 1964 to 1988 during which time he was deployed to Vietnam and earned a Purple Heart. He was proud of his service, and continued...
John William Hobbs
Dec 14, 2024
John William Hobbs, born August 17, 1950, passed away in his home in Rio Rancho, NM on December 14, 2024.
He was known by those around him to be empathetic, easy to talk to, and charismatic. Loving to work with his hands, he was a man of many trades while still being a master of one. A skilled electrician, he worked...
Gordon T. Getz
Dec 14, 2024
Gordon Theodore Getz Jr. (Gordy) was born on February 20, 1953, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Gordon Getz Sr and Clarice Getz. Gordon grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated college with a double major in Accounting and Business Admin from Eastern NM University in Portales, New Mexico. He started working for NM Gas Company/PNM as an accountant in...
Dan Leo McDermott
Dec 14, 2024
Daniel Leo McDermott passed away on December 14, 2024, in Rio Ranco, New Mexico due to Alzheimer’s disease, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Michelle (Shell) McDermott, his stepson, Corey Fiala, his brothers, John McDermott (Paula Urani), Tom McDermott, Bill McDermott (Steve Korte), his sisters, Mary Lang (Rick Lang) and Sheila McDermott and his niece,...
Alicia Reza
Dec 13, 2024
Alicia Reza, age 81, passed away December 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born June 09, 1943, to her parents, Maria Jesus and Manual Moreno Garcia, in Fresno, CA.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, and sister.
She is survived by her 5 children, Marcus Reza III, Maria, Christina, Albinia, and Rosalina; her brother, Robert; and...
Imogene Holliday
Dec 13, 2024
Imogene F. “Gene” (Gardner) Holliday passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was 95 years old.
She was born on May 3, 1929, in Monmouth, IL, the middle child of George and Maude Gardner. They preceded her in death along with her husband of 45 years, Bill, younger brother, Willis Gardner and a nephew, Ray DelZotto.
She is...
Janet Sue McKim
Dec 13, 2024
On December 13, 2024, our beautiful mother Janet Sue Stewart McKim went to be with her Lord, and now she is in heaven with no more pain or dementia. She is drinking an icy Pepsi at a beautiful reunion with her parents, her beloved brother, and a dearly loved orange kitty.
Janet Sue Stewart McKim was born in Hackensack, NJ,...
Angela F. Gilbert
Dec 12, 2024
Angela F. Gilbert (Angie), 82, of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, with her loving daughter, Roseann, and her devoted dog, T-Bone, by her side. Angie will be deeply missed.
Born on August 5, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, Angie was a devoted fiancee to John Crawley and touched the lives of everyone around her. She was...
Cristin Renee Fuller
Dec 12, 2024
Cristin Renee FullerGifted the Native American name, Wiyan Waste(Good Looking Woman), by her paternal great-grandmother at a ceremonial pow-wow, in Rosebud, SD.With great sadness, we announce the passing of Cristin Renee Fuller, beloved daughter, mother, sister, Gigi and friend, who left us far too soon on December 12 at the age of 48 years old.Cristin was a dedicated and loving...
Helena Marie Schritter
Dec 11, 2024
Helena Marie Schritter was born November 24,1939 and entered her heavenly home on December 11, 2024. “Lena”, as she was known, was born in Fleming, CO the 7th of 8 children. The family soon moved to Sterling where her mother raised the 8 children.
As a child she and her brother had paper routes to help with the family finances. She...
Richard E. Lujan
Dec 9, 2024
Richard E. Lujan sadly departed this earth the afternoon of December 9, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1964. After being given only few hours to survive, he instead gave us 60 beautiful years. He was born and raised in Albuquerque NM, he spent much of his life in the South Valley. Ricky faced his challenges and proudly graduated...
Timothy James O'Sullivan
Dec 7, 2024
Timothy James O'Sullivan, born in Indianapolis, IN, passed away on 7 December 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Viola O'Sullivan. He is survived by his sisters, Marianne O'Sullivan of Rio Rancho, NM, and Linda O'Sullivan Bruckart of Chambersburg, PA; his nephew, James P. Bruckart of Dallas, TX; and his niece, Emily Bruckart of Chambersburg, PA....
Dora M. Ulibarri
Dec 7, 2024
Dora M. Ulibarri, born on October 1, 1936, in a small town in New Mexico, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Colorado. She grew up in Santa Rosa, NM. Dora’s enduring legacy is cultivated in her cherished family, particularly in her beloved children: Ted Jerome (Virginia), Diana, and Larry. She is survived by sisters Julia, Esme, Edwina and her...
Dr. Eddie O. Romero, D.D.S.
Dec 6, 2024
Dr. Eddie O. Romero, D.D.S., age 76, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from University of New Mexico, as a pharmacist. He then went on to graduate from the School of Dentistry in Kansas City, MO.
Dr. Romero owned his Dental Practice in Albuquerque for 37 years, until his retirement...
Frank Eloy Chavez
Dec 5, 2024
Frank Eloy Chavez, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home by the Lord on December 5, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on January 13, 1953, in Cuervo, New Mexico, Frank was the son of Alfonso and Lucy Chavez. His life was a testament to his unwavering generosity, hard work, and profound love for those he...
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