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Doris Ann Leupp

Doris Ann Leupp

Dec 23, 2025

Doris Ann Leupp

d. December 23, 2025

Doris A. Leupp born on June 24, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Doris was the beloved daughter of Judge William Leupp and Lenora Little-Creek- Leupp. Doris was part of the Navajo (Red and Black streak Clan) and Shawnee (Racoon clan) tribes. She graduated from Window Rock High...

Jose Palencia

Jose Palencia

Feb 16, 2025

Jose R. "Joe" Palencia, 66, left us too soon in the early morning of February 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joe was a kind, generous, and thoughtful man. He was quick with a joke and would strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone. He was the first to volunteer in a tough situation and was steadfastly dependable. Joe...

Aneda Mora

Aneda Mora

Feb 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Aneda Mora, who peacefully left this world on February 15, 2025, at the age of 94. 

Aneda lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on December 12, 1930, she spent her years devoted to her family, always ensuring those around...

Quat Nguyễn

Quat Nguyễn

Feb 14, 2025

Quat Nguyễn, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on September 07, 1956, to his parents Hợp Nguyễn and Tín Thị Đào in Saigon, Vietnam. He lived a life filled with music, laughter, and discovering new experiences. 

He married the love of his life of 20 years, Tu Thị Khue Tran the year...

Mitzi Mae Loftus

Mitzi Mae Loftus

Feb 12, 2025

Mitzi Mae Loftus played her last hand of cards on this earth February 12, 2025…a game which no doubt, she won. Mitzi was born to Charles & Martha Green on October 4, 1951 in Olney, IL. They moved to Albuquerque, NM when she was 12 and lived the rest of her life in the Duke City.

 She graduated from Sandia High...

Andrea Dawn Gurule Maestas

Andrea Dawn Gurule Maestas

Feb 12, 2025

Andrea Dawn Gurule Maestas, age 44, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 29, 1980. She passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Cuba, New Mexico. She was a lifelong resident of Cuba. She leaves behind her three beautiful children, Joshua Maestas, Mariah Maestas (Jennifer), Santiago Maestas, and the father of her children, Ubaldo K. Maestas. She is also...

Jerry Theiler

Jerry Theiler

Feb 12, 2025

Jerry Theiler, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 28, 1942, Jerry’s journey took him to Belen, New Mexico, where he discovered his passion for farming at a young age. His love for the land continued to grow when he moved to...

Lauren Finley

Lauren Finley

Feb 11, 2025

Lauren L. Finley, 69, died at home in Socorro, New Mexico, on February 11, 2025.

She was born on March 1, 1955, in Coronado, California, to Laurence Voss and Mary Plummer Voss. Raised in a military family with stepfather John Duplin, she attended Memphis State University in Tennessee before moving to Jacksonville, Florida, and working at Jax Navy Credit Union for...

Deborah Ann Foe

Deborah Ann Foe

Feb 11, 2025

Deborah A. Foe, age 73, passed away February 12, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born September 21, 1951 to Richard and Charlotte Henegan in Vicksburg, MS.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Daniel; son, Jospeh Foe; brothers: Richard Henegan, John Henegan, and Patrick Henegan; sisters, Susan Biefer, Mary Henegan and Elizabeth Henegan.

She graduated from Nolan High...

Fedora "Dora" Ann Marie Carpenito

Fedora "Dora" Ann Marie Carpenito

Feb 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother and Nonna 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother and Nonna, Fedora (Dora) Carpenito, who left this world on February 10, 2025. She was the heart and soul of our family, a woman of incredible strength, warmth, and kindness. 

She had a spirit that shined brightly in everything she did. She...

Jennie Lou Kottenbrook

Jennie Lou Kottenbrook

Feb 9, 2025

Jenny Lou Reid Kottenbrook, aged 82, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jenny was born on October 28, 1942, in Winnfield, Louisiana, where she spent her formative years. She went on to attend Louisiana College and later became a pastor’s wife and church...

Jenny Lou Reid Kottenbroook

Jenny Lou Reid Kottenbroook

Feb 9, 2025

Jenny Lou Reid Kottenbrook, aged 82, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jenny was born on October 28, 1942, in Winnfield, Louisiana, where she spent her formative years. She went on to attend Louisiana College and later became a pastor’s wife and church...

Jeanne Wilda Storey

Jeanne Wilda Storey

Feb 9, 2025

Jeanne Wilda Storey, born in Clarion, PA to Henry Cathcart and Phoebe Hepler, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2025. She was 98 years old. Jeanne's husband Michael Storey preceded her in death along with her 5 sisters. Jeanne was a devoted wife and homemaker and spent many years travelling around the United States with her husband before settling...

Cesar Martin Mendez Mendez

Cesar Martin Mendez Mendez

Feb 8, 2025

 

Cesar Martin Mendez Mendez

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cesar Martin Mendez, who tragically left us on February 8, 2025 at the age of 24. Cesar was a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, whose life was full of promise and potential.



Born on April 16, 2000, in Albuquerque, NM, Cesar...

Carmela Legendre

Carmela Legendre

Feb 6, 2025

October 18, 1932 – February 6, 2025

Heaven gained an angel as Carmela Legendre passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many.

Born on October 18,1932, in New York City, Carmela made her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in 1975, where she built a life filled...

Robert Lee Vigil

Robert Lee Vigil

Feb 5, 2025

Bob will be remembered for many things, but most of all as a great artist. 

Gladys M. Lucero

Gladys M. Lucero

Feb 5, 2025

Gladys Lucero passed away on February 5, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 76.  

She found great joy in spending time with her family, visiting the casino, and participating in church activities. She was especially fond of bingo at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and took pride in being part of the 325-year-old tradition of Fiesta...

Janet Ann Chalfant

Janet Ann Chalfant

Feb 3, 2025

Janet Ann “Jan” Burhans Chalfant, 78, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on November 20, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, to Gladys Pegau Burhans and Robert Alden Burhans.

Jan graduated from East Lansing, Michigan High School in 1964 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1968. She...

Katrina Rose Raithel

Katrina Rose Raithel

Feb 2, 2025

Katrina Rose "Kate" Raithel, 74, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on July 27, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, to Ernest and Mary Raithel. 

Kate pursued higher education at Saint Edward’s University, earning a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, and also attended San Antonio College, where she obtained an Associate of Arts degree. Throughout...

Samuel "Pablo Chacon" Morales

Samuel "Pablo Chacon" Morales

Feb 1, 2025

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, son

You will be missed. You had such an infectious smile that would brighten up a room. You left too soon Leaving behind mom Ruth, brothers Jose, David, Isaias, and sister Stormie. 

We will NEVER forget you!

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