Obituaries

May 30, 2022

Dr. Kim T. Rawlinson, 85, passed away on May 30 in Rio Rancho. He was a brilliant mathematician, teacher, devoted father and music lover.

Kim was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on September 24, 1936 to Howard and Mary Margaret (Thompson) Rawlinson. He graduated from DePauw University in Indiana in 1958 with a B.S. in zoology. He moved to Albuquerque...

May 30, 2022

Albert “Steve” Stephens, age 90, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.   He was born July 21, 1931 to his parents Melvin and Helen (Bowers) Stephens in Middletown, IN.   He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.   A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2022...

May 28, 2022

Guy William Wong-Denman, 67, father, grandfather and brother was called home to our Heavenly Father on May 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Corona, CA on Aug 24, 1954.

He spent the first 15 years primarily in Southern California growing up on the beach. At 15 the family moved to Olympia, WA for a couple of...

May 28, 2022

Michael Patrick Finnegan, MD passed away on May 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Michael was born in Chicago on June 13, 1943, to Evelyn and Arthur “Pat” Finnegan.  He is survived by his adored wife, Laurie; his four children:  Kelly Riley (Matt), Michael M. Finnegan (Tamara), Patrick Finnegan (Tybi), and Colin Finnegan. Granddaughters:  Lauren, Courtney and Abby.  Great-granddaughter...

May 27, 2022

Gregoria Lucero (Goya) Chavez, beloved Mother and Grandmother went to be with Our Lord on May 27, 2022. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose B. Chavez and parents Melicendro and Elvida Lucero. 

Gregoria is survived by her children, Elivira Cadena, Dick Chavez and wife Evelyn, Linda Montano and husband Joseph. She had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great...

May 27, 2022

Wilmoth Callaway Chambliss, 95, passed away on May 27, 2022.  She was born in Naples, TX on September 2, 1926 to William Norris and Onie Wilmoth Callaway.  She went on to receive her Bachelor of Music degree and Masters of Music Education from North Texas State University. Wilmoth spent 45 years teaching choral music to junior high students in Naples,...

May 27, 2022

Clara “G.G.” T. Martinez, age 95, passed away May 27, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born August 8, 1926 to her parents, Pablo and Gertrudes Trujillo in Coyote, NM.   She married Luis Martinez, October 19, 1946, in El Rito, NM.   She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband of 55 years, Luis Martinez; granddaughter, Elizabeth Martinez;...

May 27, 2022

Madeline “Maddi” C. Moffett, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022, in the presence of her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She dedicated her life to raising her children.   Madeline was born on March 18th, 1936, in San Juan, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Maddi is survived by her oldest sister Sophie...

May 26, 2022

Memorial Service for Donna Boston will be held Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 1:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Socorro, New Mexico.

May 26, 2022

Victor L. Barncastle, age 77, passed away May 26, 2022. He was born November 6, 1944 to Rose and Henry B. Barncastle. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Barncastle; mother, Rose Barncastle; brother, Kenneth Barncastle.   Victor is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Wendy Garcia; son-in-law, Gilbert Garcia;...

May 26, 2022

Raymond Edward Johnson passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Ray was born on March 15, 1950 to Raymond and Arnette (Mancke) Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. Ray is survived by his siblings, Russell (Barb Romero) Johnson, Donna (Wally Szczecina), Gary Johnson (Randy Allensworth) and Jeff (Betty) Johnson. He is also survived by his two children Raymond Johnson II (Jennifer Rene...

May 25, 2022

Armida Palacios-Rueda, age 64, passed away May 25, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born October 12, 1957 to Francisco Palacios and Graciela Corral Palacios in Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico.  She was married to the love of her life, Armin Rueda, for 44 years.  Together they had three children, Alfredo Rueda, Nidia Cisneros and Armin Rueda Jr.  She had a...

May 24, 2022

Ruben Castillo, 80 of Albuquerque NM passed away May 24th, 2022.

Ruben was predeceased by wife Griselda Marie Romero Castillo, Parents Cipriano and Amalia Castillo, and Sister, Lucia Gonzales. Left behind are sister, Del (Leffie) Dickinson, brothers Cipriano Jr. Castillo and Ode Castillo, two sons Ruben Charles Castillo and Nicolas Paul Castillo, Granddaughter’s Nicol Castillo Wicker, Amber Castillo Scott, Brooke...

May 24, 2022

Fabian Jose Perez, age 30, passed away May 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.   A Visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the Funeral Service following at 12:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.   Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113...

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May 23, 2022

Jack Cody Milligan, age 90, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Decatur, Texas on June 13, 1931, to George & Minnie Pearl Milligan. He was a graduate of Kaufman High School in Kaufman, TX, class of 1949. He graduated from Texas A & M, College Station, TX. in 1952, and University of Austin, TX in 1960.  He served...

May 23, 2022

Karen Margaret Brooks passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed peacefully.  Karen was born on October 16, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Paul Getzlaff, and her sweet great-niece, Sadie Schuster.   Karen is survived by her husband of 34 years,...

May 21, 2022

Michael Talamante Baseball Career – For when I Die!! (written by Michael 2010)

12/25/1959 – 05/21/22

1968 – Joseph Martinez introduced me to Little League baseball, played for Valencia Red Sox, was called up to play in the major division because of my pitching, but didn’t want to.

1972 – Played for the major division Valencia Pirates after the season...