Paula Amar Schwartz
Oct 30, 2024
Paula Amar Schwartz (né Paula Levine) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1934 to Samuel H. and Anne Klein Levine. Growing up in Squirrel Hill, she attended Taylor-Allderdice High School. In 1951 she left Pittsburgh for Antioch College, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, graduating in 1956, and moving to Albuquerque, NM, where she did graduate work at UNM in...
Dino Salvatore Basciano
Oct 29, 2024
We are saddened to announce Dino Salvatore Basciano, 67, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on October 29th after a short and aggressive battle with cancer.
Dino was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1956 to Anna and Gennaro Basciano. He lived his life as an entrepreneur and jack of all trades. He married the love of his life, Adrienne Lubrano, in...
Elaine Felix Alei
Oct 20, 2024
On October 20th, 2024, Grace Elaine (Felix) Alei died peacefully in her sleep after a rich life dedicated to others.
Born in Cleveland March 21, 1930, Elaine was a bright and curious child, leaving home after high school to attend Texas Tech where she received her degree in mathematics. She accepted a job at the newly public Los Alamos National Laboratory...
Sally Jean Kantz
Oct 19, 2024
Sally Jean Kantz, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, on September 24, 1946, Sally was the daughter of Robert and Lucy Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bobby Dean Davis, and her beloved husband of 54 years, Harry Marion Kantz.
Sally was a cherished mother...
Paula Darlene Trombley
Oct 18, 2024
Paula Trombley, beloved daughter, sister, and strong, independent single mother passed away on October 18th. She is survived by her children Gregory Trombley, Robert and Dennise Trombley, Bruce and Krystal Trombley; her brother, Thomas Willams; and her grandaughter, Alexandria Johnson. May she rest in peace.
Barbara-Rae Kennon
Oct 17, 2024
Funeral services will be held on November 4, 2024 at Church of the Incarnation Catholic Church located at 2309 Monterrey Rd NE in Rio Rancho, NM 87144.
Patrick Salerno
Oct 17, 2024
Patrick Salerno, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 17 from injuries sustained in a car accident on October 12 while driving home from Saturday night mass with his wife, Joanne. Patrick was born to Antoinette and Patrick Salerno Sr. (predeceased) on June 16, 1943, in Taylor, Pennsylvania, Patrick was known for his quiet strength, love of...
John Frederick Grapp
Oct 17, 2024
John F. Grapp, age 88, went to be with our Lord, Thursday evening, October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born to Oscar F. and Rosina (Pierce) Grapp on a cold winter day, Feb. 18, 1936 at home. John attended Waverly School lettering in football, wrestling and track, graduating in 1956. On October 5, 1960 he married Eleanor...
Kenneth Lee Ryan
Oct 16, 2024
Kenneth Lee Ryan left this worldly realm and went to heaven October 16, 2024, after a long illness.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Ryan, and Ethel DeWitt.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Joanna Moore Ryan, and children; Leann and Dana Van Leuven, Pamela Ryan Moreno, Jessica Hager; he is further survived by his stepchildren, Lena Johnson,...
Mary Patricia Higgins
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Patricia Higgins, age 81, passed away on October 15, 2024 at Advantage Assisted Living following a fall at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mary was a retired nurse, active in the VFW Post 5890 Auxiliary, and a member of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church of Rio Rancho.
Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from...
Lawrence Vernon Fenimore
Oct 15, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Fenimore went to be with God on October 15, 2024, with his family by his side.
Larry was born on July 4, 1932, to William and Marie Fenimore in St. Louis, Missouri, where he spent his youth. At 17 (on a whim) he and his best friend Eddie Perez decided to join the Army. Eddie failed the physical, but...
Joanne Salerno
Oct 13, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joanne Salerno, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Joanne's life was tragically cut short in a car accident on October 13, 2024, while she and her devoted husband, Pat Salerno, were returning from church services.
Born on February 1, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Joanne was the daughter of Robert and...
William Jeffrey Finley
Oct 13, 2024
William Jeffery Finley, who was also known as Bill or Papa, was born on September 2, 1963, in Rural (Walker AFB) New Mexico. He was born to Robert Finley and Carol Jones. Bill and his two brothers were raised in New Mexico by his mother and stepfather Geroge.In 1981 Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps, he served two terms, receiving...
Lola Grice
Oct 11, 2024
Lola Grice’s beautiful journey on earth ended Friday October 11, 2024 at 2:43 am in Tucson, Arizona.
Lola Grice aka Ida Dolorita Baca Salas born Thursday, April 3, 1930 at 6:15 AM in San Francisco, New Mexico with the help of her Grandmother Marcelina Baca who was also a neighbor.
Lola was the youngest of six children, born to Alvino and Elvira...
Neta Katherine Ward
Oct 9, 2024
Neta was born on August 23, 1936 to Jessie and Susie Tucker in Levelland, Texas. She graduated from Abernathy High School, Abernathy, Texas, in 1955. She enjoyed being a tomboy as a child and played basketball and held several part-time jobs during high school, including waiting tables and tending the snack counter at the local drive-in theater.
She married Daniel F....
Nora E. Cordova
Oct 8, 2024
Nora E. Cordova, age 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born August 26, 1932 in Lemitar, NM to Daniel Chavez and Nica Nora Gomez Chavez. She was a graduate of Magdalena High School. On July 22, 1950, she married the love of her life, Felix M. Cordova. She was an employee of Gulton...
Angelita Albina Zamarron
Oct 7, 2024
Angela Albina Zamarron was born to Maria C. Valdez and Luis Rodriguez on November 28th, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas and passed on to her next chapter on October 7th, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. She was surrounded by her children, grand children and great grand children.
While married she gave birth to 4 kids between 1961 and 1973. After 20 years of...
Jenny Garcia
Oct 5, 2024
Jenny Garcia was born August 2nd,1949 in Roswell, NM. The Angels came to take her home October 5th, 2024. Jenny is preceded in death by her parents Elisa Garcia Savedra and Sam Wilson Garcia, her two beloved sons Ronnie Garcia and Sammy Garcia, her beloved brother Fernando H. Garcia, granddaughters Patricia Garcia and Monica Garcia, grandson Gilbert Garcia, nephew Julian...
Florence Cecilia Lucero
Oct 5, 2024
Florence Cecilia Lucero, affectionately known as "Cecy," was born on October 5, 1923, in El Paso, Texas, to parents James Luna and Carmen Luna, and left us peacefully on her 101st birthday, October 5, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her life spanned a century filled with love, art, and devotion, leaving a lasting imprint on all who were fortunate enough...
Martha Melchor Tenorio
Oct 4, 2024
Martha Tenorio was born May 19, 1943, to her parent's Joseph Melchor and Juanita Tenorio. She passed away October 04, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM.
She graduated from St. Catherine’s Santa Fe Catholic School. She worked for 38 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great great great grandmother. Martha was known for her love, strength,...
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