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Antonio Planells

Antonio Planells

Sep 7, 2024

Antonio Planells (1937-2024) passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, September 7, 2024. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the only child of Antonio Planells Bonet and Carmen Irene Bravo. He married Lila V. de Jubecourt in 1983 and she preceded Antonio in death. He is survived by his two sons, Antonio Juan and Gabriel Alexander; one daughter, Vivienne, from...

Janet Dustin

Janet Dustin

Sep 7, 2024

Janet Dustin of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2024. She is proceeded in death by her father William Hentel, mother Lily Hentel and her husband Harold “Dusty” Dustin. She is survived by her daughters Shirley Wise and husband Gary, Sharyl Smith Brown and Diana Burt, Son Andrew Dustin, grandchildren Amanda Bell and...

Roy Onesimo Rivera

Roy Onesimo Rivera

Sep 4, 2024

Roy Onesimo Rivera

Roy Onesimo Rivera transitioned peacefully to Heaven on September 4, 2024, at home with his immediate family present. Roy was born to Lisandro Sr. and Rita Rivera of Sile, New Mexico on April 14, 1933, on Good Friday. Roy left behind his loving wife of 68 years, Katie Rivera; his son Deacon Roy Ángel Rivera (wife Frances); his...

Vincent (Vince) John Aiello

Vincent (Vince) John Aiello

Sep 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce that our dear father, son, and brother, Vincent (Vince) John Aiello lost his year long battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, September 4,2024, at the young age of 59 years. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Harlow. 

He is survived by his daughter Zoe Anastasia, son John (Johnny) Vincent,...

Ostacio Lucero

Ostacio Lucero

Sep 1, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband and brother, Ostacio Lucero, 85, longtime resident of Rio Rancho and Corrales. Born October 9, 1938, in Cabezon, NM, he was the beloved son of the late Clemente and Sara Lucero. Ostacio was preceded in death by his siblings, Eizardo Gonzales, Arneldo, Benny, Albert, Rosalie, Katalina...

Anita Sandoval

Anita Sandoval

Aug 31, 2024

Anita (Anna) Maria F. Sandoval, fell asleep in the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 31th, 2024. She was 92. She was born in Laredo, Texas to Alberto and Otila Flores. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Humberto (Bert) Sandoval, her mother, father, sisters, and brothers; with one surviving sister, Maria...

Helen C. Sacco

Helen C. Sacco

Aug 30, 2024

Helen Sacco, age 90, passed away August 30, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 3rd, 1934, to her parents Mary A. and William V. Creager in Encinal, NM. 

She graduated high school and obtained her associate degree in nursing. 

She married the love of her life of 53 years, Santy Sacco on June 02, 1964, in Laguna, NM. 

Helen is preceded...

Donald Lawrence Johnson

Donald Lawrence Johnson

Aug 30, 2024

Donald Lawrence Johnson, 73, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born to James and Margaret Johnson on February 26, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico, Don shared a special bond with his twin brother Ronald. Don graduated from Roswell High School and proudly served four years in the Air Force,...

Barbara Sophronia Chavez

Barbara Sophronia Chavez

Aug 29, 2024

Barbara Sophronia Chavez, affectionately known as Barbi, passed away on August 29th, 2024, at the age of 38. Barbi was known for her deep love for family, her passion for music, and her fondness for frogs. She tried her best to be a devoted mother and was an amazing sister to her siblings. 

Barbi faced challenges in her life, but her...

John Leonard Algire

John Leonard Algire

Aug 29, 2024

John L. Algire

September 8, 1948 – August 29, 2024

John L. Algire was born September 8, 1948 to William K. Algire and Sirilia (Mabel) Silva Algire. John passed away after a brief illness on August 29, 2024. John leaves behind a loving family including his wife of 55 years Dolores, daughter Josette Myrick (Scott), son William K. Algire II (Denise) grandsons,...

Margaret Cost

Margaret Cost

Aug 29, 2024

Margaret Ruth (Rucker) Cost, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away peacefully at home on August 29th, 2024. Margaret was born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1941. She attended schools in Tularosa, Cloudcroft, Cimarron, and Las Cruces, New Mexico. She graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1959, and attended New Mexico State University. Her degrees included a bachelor’s of...

Jerry William Stephens

Jerry William Stephens

Aug 29, 2024

Jerry William Stephens, a stalwart of service and dedication, departed this life on August 29, 2024, in his beloved Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on October 11, 1942, Jerry’s life was a tapestry woven from threads of duty, family, and a pursuit of knowledge. He leaves behind a legacy that is richly imbued with the dedication that he exhibited throughout his...

Melissa Kay (Cline) Ramirez

Melissa Kay (Cline) Ramirez

Aug 28, 2024

In cherished remembrance, we gather to celebrate the life of Melissa Kay (Cline) Ramirez, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and esteemed friend who departed this world on August 28, 2024. Born on September 21, 1967, in the beautiful city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Melissa's journey through life was marked by a profound love for her family, an unshaken faith in...

Agapita Sedillo

Agapita Sedillo

Aug 27, 2024

Agapita Sedillo, affectionately known as "Pita," was born on August 22, 1938, in Glorieta, New Mexico to Anastacio Lucero and Monica Roybal Lucero. She peacefully passed away on August 27,2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories.

Pita was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, she will be deeply missed by her...

Christopher Michael Sanchez

Christopher Michael Sanchez

Aug 27, 2024

Christopher “Chris” M. Sanchez was born in Ruidoso, NM on February 20, 1987, and was called home to be with our Lord on August 27, 2024.

Christopher, known as “Chris” to most, was raised in New Mexico and also spent several years of his youth in Arizona. It was clear from an early age that he was mechanically inclined and quite...

Elizabeth Zamora

Elizabeth Zamora

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Zamora, 96, of Rio Rancho, NM, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024. Elizabeth passed away peacefully and her final days were spent surrounded by family. A year before her passing, she celebrated her 73rd Wedding Anniversary with her beloved husband Joseph before he passed. Elizabeth was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and...

Deciderio Isidoro Montoya

Deciderio Isidoro Montoya

Aug 26, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with the Lord and the love of his life Angela on August 26, 2024, he was 90 years old. Lelo was born on April 3, 1934, in San Antonio NM. He was the youngest and the last surviving of 9 siblings.Lelo served in the Army from October 4, 1956, till...

Edd B. Angel

Edd B. Angel

Aug 23, 2024

Edd “Rowdy” B. Angel, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1956, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 91 on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Franklin, NC to Carl L. and Lura Cloer Angel. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Carol A. Ortiz; and his three...

James LaRoy Hunter

James LaRoy Hunter

Aug 23, 2024

Not a crisis ------ but…..

NM5JH has become a silent key. 

James LaRoy Hunter (Jim) was born on 7 July 1944 to TSgt Roy and Ercyl Kemp Hunter. He always liked to tell folks he lived with several women – all of them his aunts – for the first year of his life.

Jim and his family moved to Marquette, Iowa, after his...

William Scott Anderson

William Scott Anderson

Aug 23, 2024

William Scott Anderson, 66, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2024.

Beloved son of Elliott W. Anderson and Barbara J. Anderson (Bucklin), William (Bill) was born December 12, 1957 in Chicago, IL. His early years involved hours taking apart radios just to see how they worked, projects with his Dad, playing football, leading worship with his youth...

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