Christine R. Baca
Nov 10, 2024
Christine Baca, 84, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, and her son, Tommy. Christine is lovingly remembered by her children, Joel, Jeanette, and Elaine, along with her 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and her siblings George Garcia, Jess Aragon, Patsy Armijo, and Edwina Lascano.
Born and raised...
Frederick H. Kelley
Nov 9, 2024
Frederick H. Kelley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 92 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on August 15, 1932, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Frederick lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love that touched the hearts of many. Frederick was the cherished son of James and Rachael...
Frederick H. Kelley
Nov 9, 2024
Frederick H. Kelley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 92 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on August 15, 1932, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Frederick lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love that touched the hearts of many. Frederick was the cherished son of James and Rachael...
Ronald A. Zuccaro
Nov 7, 2024
Ronald A. Zuccaro, age 81, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Rio Rancho, NM.
A Visitation will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 PM, Vista Verde Memorial...
Jack James
Nov 6, 2024
Jack Allen James Jr. passed away on November 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, passion, and adventure. Born in North Carolina, Jack moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 5, where he spent the remainder of his life. He is survived by his beloved family: daughter Krissy James, son Nicholas James, granddaughter Cruzita James, and great-granddaughter Ekko James.
At...
Steve Garcia
Nov 5, 2024
Steve Garcia, age 72, passed away Monday, November 5, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born December 21, 1951 to Filiberto Garcia and Eufelia Chavez Garcia, in McNary, Arizona. After graduating high school, he proudly served our nation in the United States Army during the VietNam war. After serving 4 years in the military, he then went on...
Robert Anthony Magana
Nov 5, 2024
With deep sorrow and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved Robert Anthony Magana, fondly known as Robbie. Robbie entered our lives on July 10, 2002, bringing with him a beautiful spirit and a fierce resilience. Diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at birth, Robbie became a true teacher of love, sacrifice, and perseverance. He showed us how to enjoy...
Oscar Guzman
Nov 3, 2024
Oscar Guzman, born on August 15, 1966, in Brisenas, Michoacan, Mexico, passed away on November 3 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandfather. His life was marked by his commitment to his family and his unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Oscar is survived by his dedicated wife of 22 years,...
Mary Rose Baca
Nov 2, 2024
Mary Rose Baca April 26th, 1928- November 2nd, 2024
Mary Rose Baca of San Antonio, New Mexico, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 96. She was reunited in spirit with her husband, Edwin Baca, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Stella Lorenzo...
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...
Timothy Scott Rainey
Oct 25, 2024
Timothy Scott Rainey, age 66, passed away in his home on October 25, 2024. Tim was born in Aurora, Colorado to Thomas and Patricia Rainey, however, he was a self-described ‘military brat’ and lived all around the world including Florida, Iran, and the Philippines before the family settled in Albuquerque.
Tim was a graduate of Sandia High School in 1976. He...
Maria Encarnacion Suarez
Oct 24, 2024
Maria “Mari” Suarez, 80, departed to be with the angels in heaven on October 24, 2024. Mari was born Maria de la Encarnacion Palacio Santiago in Madrid, Spain on April 12,1944 to Manolo and Encarnacion Palacio from Sevilla, Spain and was the third of four daughters (Aurora, Maite, and Rosario). Mari met Israel Suarez, who was stationed at Torrejon Air...
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, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 29, 1944, to her parents Dixie Belle Ray and Paul Derwood Williams in Fort Smith, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Gregory Trombley, Robert and Dennise Trombley, Bruce and Krystal...
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...
Lorin Lee Wardrip
Oct 16, 2024
Lorin Lee Wardrip, age 69, sadly left us on October 16, 2024. Lorin was born August 19, 1955 in St. Charles, SD. His parents, Delmer and Norma Wardrip, then moved with him and his sister, Kathy, to New Mexico in the early 1960's.
Aside from growing up in New Mexico and in Arkansas, later in his life Lorin lived in Grants,...
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