James Joseph Barber
Jan 8, 2025
James Joseph Barber
May 3, 1933- January 8, 2025
Dr. James “JB, Jim, Jimmy, and Jas” Barber of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 91 surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Harrisburg, PA to Joseph Barber and Eva Torchia Barber. James started playing the violin at the age of 8. He received the...
Richard D Marquez
Jan 7, 2025
Richard D. Marquez, 81, passed away on January 7th, 2025. Richard grew up in Tome, NM attending Belen High school but spent most of his life in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, with his wife of 60 years Katherine. While serving his country as a U.S. Army Reserve MP for 17 years he also proudly retired from the Albuquerque Police Department...
Jerome "Jerry" Groebner
Jan 5, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Alfred Groebner peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 83 and he is now whole in Christ with his savior in heaven.
Jerry was born on July 16, 1941, to Alfred Joseph and Audrey Louise Groebner in Albuquerque, NM where he grew up with his younger brother Robert Joseph. He attended high school at St....
Jerry M. Spencer II
Jan 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts but profound peace that we announce the passing of Jerry M. Spencer II, who left this world peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho, NM, on January 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Jerry was born on December 27, 1943, in Santa Fe, NM, to his beloved parents, Jerry M. Spencer and Eloisa Chavez,...
Ruth Johnston
Jan 4, 2025
Ruth Johnston, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on April 5, 1944, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ruth exemplified grace, faith, and creativity throughout her remarkable life. A proud graduate of Belen High School, Class of 1962, she embarked on a fruitful journey, leaving indelible marks...
Eric Michael Sanderlin
Jan 3, 2025
Eric Michael Sanderlin of Rio Rancho, NM, lost his life to a long battle of Heart Disease. He was preceeded in death by his grandpa, Steve M. Kopcak of Rio Rancho, NM and his Grandma Nancy Davis of Apache Junction, AZ.
Eric is survived by his dad, Sean E. Sanderlin; mother, Lynda Thomas; stepmom, Bommie Smith; sister, Jennifer Brown of Rio...
Joshua Patrick Aragon
Jan 2, 2025
Joshua P. Aragon, 33, beloved son, brother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friend Justin Bookhardt after a long struggle with substance use disorder. He was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Joshua was born March 19, 1991 at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Escambia County, Florida and is preceded in death by...
Joe Calixtro Montoya Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow to announce Joe (Joey) C Montoya Jr has lost his battle to cancer on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Joey will be remembered by many with great fondness. He was a friendly and a hardworking man who treated everyone he had come in contact with great respect. He had an open way about him. Joey grew...
Bernice Ann Ozuna-Mendoza
Jan 1, 2025
Bernice Ann Ozuna-Mendoza, age 42, passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 06, 1982, to her parents Mary Agnes Ozuna and Antonio Ozuna in Denver, CO.
She was married to the love of her life, Ronnie Leathem.
Bernice was preceded in death by her daughter, Jasmine Mendoza; her father, Antonio Ozuna; her mother and father-in-law, Cindy...
Lee Smith
Jan 1, 2025
Lee Smith went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Lee entered this world on August 22, 1932 in Gainesville Texas. She and her husband Glenn were long time residents of Burnet, Texas. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Parker and her husband Kenneth, of Rio Rancho, NM and Carol Lockwood...
Hutson Lee Ratliff Jr
Jan 1, 2025
Hutson Lee Ratliff Jr. passed away on January 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 83. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Burlington, North Carolina, to Hutson Leroy Ratliff and Eris Doris Gant.
Hutson pursued his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. His dedication to service saw...
Karen Ann Heikkila
Jan 1, 2025
Karen Ann Heikkila, age 71, passed away January 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Although she never married, she was an avid Red Sox fan who enjoyed a love of horses and living in New Mexico Services are pending.
Robert Daniel Rose
Dec 31, 2024
Col. Robert D. Rose, USAF (Ret.), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 31, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 yrs Patricia Ann Rose.
Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and later achieved a Doctorate in engineering and physics from the University of Virginia. His distinguished...
Crystal Yolanda Garrett
Dec 30, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Crystal Y. Garrett, a beloved wife, mother, Nana, nurse, and friend, who transitioned into eternal rest on December 30, 2024.
Born on July 23, 1968, in Texas, Crystal carried the warmth and strength of her country roots throughout her life. Her Texas upbringing instilled in her a...
Beth (Goodwin) Branscom
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beth Branscom, born Goodwin, who left us peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 79 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on April 24, 1945, in the small town of Clarksville, Texas, she was the daughter of Lee Carl Goodwin and Edith Fay Goodwin, both of whom...
Joseph Gene Espinoza (Joe)
Dec 28, 2024
Beloved husband, father and friend, Joseph Gene Espinoza (Joe), passed away peacefully on December 28th 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born March 19th, 1944 in Sunnyside, UT.
Joe was married and is survived by the love of his life, Lori, his 4 children, Shane Espinoza of Oregon, Pepper Espinoza and her husband Philip of Edgewood,...
Marilyn "Moe" Christine Troff
Dec 26, 2024
Marilyn (“Moe”) Christine Troff, 79, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from an acute complication related to chronic COPD and cancer.
Moe had spent the preceding day enjoying one last Christmas at home with her daughter, Eileen Street and her son, Robert Rood.
Marilyn was born March 30, 1945 in South Haven, Michigan...
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez
Dec 25, 2024
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez (Garcia) was born on May 11, 1943. MaryElla grew up in Espanola, New Mexico. She was the second child born to Elias and Ascension (Sennie) Garcia from upper San Pedro. MaryElla attended Espanola Valley High school where she graduated in 1961. MaryElla was a cheerleader and was named “best” looking alongside her cousin Eddie Rodriguez their senior...
Valarie Ann Gelabert
Dec 25, 2024
Valarie Ann Gelabert, born on August 7, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She lived most of her life in Los Lunas before moving to Albuquerque in 2010. Valarie faced severe medical issues with courage and grace, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength.
Valarie devoted many years of her...
John Joseph Waszak
Dec 23, 2024
John Joseph Waszak, 87, stepped from Corrales into eternity on December 23, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 16, 1937 to Joseph Jack and Helena Neeld Waszak.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jean Waszak, three children, one stepson, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. His children are Krysteen Waszak and...
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