Obituaries

Mar 26, 2022

Nancy Sharp Foley

September 21, 1948 – March 26, 2022

Nancy Sharp Foley died in her sleep in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on March 26, 2022, at the age of 73 years old.

Nancy was born in Milan, Tennessee on September 21, 1948 to Dorris Shuford Sharp and Tasso Houston Sharp. Nancy was attending her first year at Union University...

Mar 26, 2022

Mr. Manuel P. Hernandez passed away after a short illness on March 26th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 87 years.

 

Manuel was born on Wednesday, October 10th, 1934, in Dawson, New Mexico, to Elvira Hernandez. ‘Manoli’ as he was known to friends, and ‘Manny’ to so many others, soon moved to Taos where he...

Mar 26, 2022

Sandoval County Sheriff's Deputy, Dennis Coulter, 56, of Albuquerque, NM sadly passed away March 26, 2022.

Dennis was born to Charles and Vurlma Coulter on August 7, 1965. Dennis was the very embodiment of the words Protect and Serve, and not only in his police work, but in every aspect of his life. He was very protective of those he...

Mar 26, 2022

Agnes “Rosanna” Reyes died peacefully at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 26th, 2022, at the age of 94 years.

Rosanna was born on October 25th, 1927, in Los Angeles, California and was adored as the only child of John Leverman and Agnes Strube Leverman.  As a teen, Rosanna took care of her beloved father while her mother worked...

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 25, 2022

James (Jim) Truscio, Jr., 79, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2022, the Feast of the Annunciation.

 Jim was born in The Bronx, New York City, NY, on June 19,1942. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Louise Marie Jones Truscio. He is survived by his wife, Felicie Truscio of 42...

Mar 25, 2022

Jose Ignacio "Nayo" Garcia, age 87, passed away at his home in Socorro, NM on March 25, 2021.  He was born in Alamillo, New Mexico on January 1, 1935, to Eduplido and Eloisa Griego.  Ignacio was a successful businessman and former Socorro Magistrate Judge.  He was active in the Democratic Party and the San Miguel Catholic Church.  He is preceded...

Mar 25, 2022

Mella Riley passed away on March 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 57.

Mella is survived by daughters, Tanya Price and Jessica Riley of Albuquerque, NM; son, Nicholas Riley Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Daniel Garcia Jr. and Gabriel Garcia;  brother, Steven Price of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Jana Monjure of Albuquerque, NM; and friend, Edward Shaw of...

Mar 24, 2022

Beatriz G Chavez  October 29, 1930 -  March 24, 2022

Beatriz, age, 91, passed away March 24, 2022 at her home in Rio Rancho, NM.

She was born October 29, 1930 to Candido and Tomasita Garcia in Albuquerque, NM

She was preceded in death by husband Benny, her parents/sisters/brothers, and children (twins Mary and Joseph/Mary Ellen/Georgia, and Lorenzo), Granddaughter Denise/Great Grandsons Julian, and Twins...

Mar 23, 2022

Beatrice A. Mirabal passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 73.

Bea is survived by her “Sonny Boy” Joseph Moreno of Bernalillo, NM; Godson Matthew Couch of Edgewood, NM; and Goddaughter Miranda Baldonado of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by sister Alice Aguilar of Bernalillo, NM; sister Martha Mirabal of Albuquerque, NM;...

Mar 23, 2022

Mar 23, 2022

Richard Gilbert Maestas 74, a year resident of Rio Rancho, NM, was called to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Richard will be missed and reminisced because of  his kind and grateful attitude that impacted our lives. Richard was born August 12, 1947, in San Luis, NM.

Richard grew up in San Luis, New Mexico, a proud...

Mar 22, 2022

Enrique “JR” Rodriguez, was a man of many talents. He was a beloved husband, father, popo, son, brother, and friend. He was an extraordinary softball player and had a strong love for the game. JR was well known around the softball community. So much so, he would often get invited to play with teams from out of state. He was...

Mar 22, 2022

Lela Smith passed away March 22nd, 2022, in her home in Belen, New Mexico at the age of 102. She was born to Eldridge and Rachel Strang in Weed, New Mexico on July 5th, 1919.  She completed her High School degree at Los Lunas high school in April of 1960, after a 24-year lapse, and graduated with with her youngest...

Mar 22, 2022

Mrs. Arabella Martinez died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

 

Arabella is survived by her daughter Marcie and son in law James of Corrales, New Mexico, daughter Henrietta and son in law Andy of Corrales, NM, brother David Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, and Arabella is also survived by 6...

Mar 21, 2022

Mary Doyle Schluter of Albuquerque died on March 21, 2022 in her daughter Whitny’s home, nearly ten months after her diagnosis of metastatic skin cancer. She was 73 years old. She died in the arms of her three daughters, with her grandchildren, close friends, and family nearby. 

 

After an unsuccessful attempt at cancer treatment, Mary began hospice care just...

Mar 20, 2022

Eva J. Martinez died peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on March 20th, 2022, at the age of 73 years.

Eva is survived by her loving husband, Elbert Martinez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter Lynette Martinez of Rio Rancho, NM; son Vincent Martinez of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Janelle and son-in-law, Bodie Morgan...

Mar 20, 2022

Doris Helen Koonce Kuehn began life on Monday, July 30th, 1928, in the tiny Texas Panhandle community of Fluvanna. In spite of being a child during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, and a teenager in World War II, Doris Helen enjoyed her early years playing with a stray pet cat, beating her two older sisters in hotly contested...

Mar 19, 2022

Collin (“Miath”) Curley Neztsosie, age 33, passed away March 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 29, 1988, to Myron and Carolyne Neztsosie in Gallup, NM.     He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Lisa Jim and Melissa Neztsosie; and nephew, Reynald Jim.     He is survived by his daughter, Shialayia Loretto from Albuquerque, NM;...

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. Rudy Goetz died peacefully at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 18th,2022 at the age of 87 years.

Rudy was born on Tuesday, February 19th, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Elsa Schwedes and Gustave Goetz. He attended Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Rudy is a veteran, having...