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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...

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...

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...

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...

Muoi Thai

Muoi Thai

Aug 23, 2024

Muoi Thai is lovingly remembered by her 12 children (5 sons and 7 daughters), 28 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

Flowers may be ordered from Flowers by Zach-Low through the website or by calling in.

Website: www.flowersbyzl.com

Number: 505-247-8650

John R. Lee

John R. Lee

Aug 21, 2024

John R. Lee, beloved husband and father, completed his journey home Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after living with dementia for 16 years. He was 93 and a lifetime New Mexican. Mr. Lee was born on April 23, 1931, in Grants, New Mexico. After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1949, he began his career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company as...

Lois Kenna

Lois Kenna

Aug 19, 2024

Lois Kenna (Davis) passed peacefully onto the next life in the early hours of August 19, 2024. Born in Oak Hill, Ohio, on March 3, 1924, she lived to age 100, much to her amazement! Her mental sharpness was still astounding even as her body slowly wore out. 

In 1952, she moved out to dry, beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her...

Adriana "Audrey" Brone

Adriana "Audrey" Brone

Aug 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adriana Brone (Audrey). In Rio Rancho, on August 18, 2024, at the age of 64, she passed peacefully at home, in her sleep. Audrey was born in Rochester, NY on April 23, 1960, and later moved to Rio Rancho, NM where she spent most of her life. She is...

Edward Frank Padilla

Edward Frank Padilla

Aug 18, 2024

Edward Frank Padilla, age 92, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on August 18,2024. “Ed” was born in Denver, Colorado on March 23,1932, one of nine children. He is survived by his wife Ramona and his 11 children. Ed had 13 children with 2 children who predeceased him. Ed had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren which...

Nella Jane James

Nella Jane James

Aug 16, 2024

Nella Jane James, 55, of Albuquerque, NM made her final transition the afternoon of August 16, 2024 succumbing to her injuries from a pedestrian/vehicle accident that occurred on August 21, 2019.

Nella was born May 29, 1969 to Louise Della Gorman and Henry Tom James in Gallup, NM. After Nella graduated high school in 1988 from Thoreau High School. She then...

Cathy Nanette Golden

Cathy Nanette Golden

Aug 16, 2024

Cathy Nanette Golden, born on February 8, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

She lived a vibrant life, cherishing her roles as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

Cathy's true joy was found in nurturing her friends and family. She tirelessly strived to offer everything needed to those she cared for, always...

Michael Santullo

Michael Santullo

Aug 14, 2024

Michael J. Santullo, a well-known broadcaster and political personality, died August 14 in Albuquerque. He was 77.

Santullo, a native of New York City, came to Albuquerque with his parents Faye and Anthony Santullo in the early 1970’s where the family opened a well-received Italian restaurant. 

His parents and sister, Roslynn, preceded him in death. He is survived by his husband Daniel...

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