Robert K. "Bud" Light
Jan 15, 2025
Robert K. “Bud” Light Sr. reported to his next duty station on January 15th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Bud was an active member of his community, a member of Hope in the Desert Episcopal church, and was president of the Stonehenge HOA in Rio Rancho for 8 years. Bud was a very good guitarist, though he never...
Kathy Rae Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Kathy Rae was born on Monday, November 16, 1959 at 8:45am in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Neil and Elaine Stueven. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl, but that didn’t keep her from having a deep and loving relationship with her 3 brothers, David, Paul, and Mark, even though she was allowed to stay up later than...
Reece Reinke
Jan 10, 2025
Reece Reinke went to heaven on January 10th, 2025 due to diabetic complications. He graduated from Volcano Vista High School in May 2024 and started to attend the University of New Mexico in August 2024. Reece was kind, loving, hard-working and some would say mischievous. He was the type of person you could lean on and depend on. He worked...
Esther Wilma Janzen
Jan 10, 2025
Esther Wilma Janzen was born in Douglas Arizona on April 11, 1938.
She lived a rich and full life, having 7 children: Rebecca Lynch, Herkermer Rodriguez, Robert Burchell Jr., Raymond Burchell, Edward Burchell, Esther Burchell and Lara Burchell-Mason. 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Esther lived a good life and lived in several states, she loved sports and even attended sporting events....
Janet Marie Molloy
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, wife, sister and friends to many. Janet Marie Molloy passed away on January 8th 2025. She was a loving wife to Kenneth Molloy a devoted mother to Greg Molloy, Todd Beaton, Shawn Beaton, Kim Beaton Schacht, Julie Gonzales, a loving sister to her...
Michael Eugene Martinez
Jan 8, 2025
Michael was called home on January 8, 2025. He was born in Gallup, NM to Joe and Rafaelita on July 29, 1954. One of ten children.
He was a generous person always wanting to help with anything you needed. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, they were the joy in his life. He loved working as a watch...
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...
Patricia Viola (Herrera) Gonzales "Patsy"
Jan 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, gramma, Nana, and friend, Patricia “Patsy” Gonzales, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Patsy departed this life surrounded by family and loved ones at Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites after a heartbreaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted by a long battle with...
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...
Peggy Candelaria
Jan 6, 2025
Peggy M. Candelaria, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Peggy was born on May 18, 1946, to Natividad Candelaria and Mary (Duran) Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.
Peggy is survived by her brother, Roy Brown; her daughter-in-law, April Candelaria, and Robert and April's children; Robert Candelaria...
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,...
Sally Maureen Patrick
Jan 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Maureen Patrick on January 4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her loving family by her side. She was 88 years old.
Sally was a precious daughter of Charles and Mildred Merry of Bend Oregon, and the cherished younger sister Shirley Downey of...
David O. Edgington
Jan 4, 2025
David Oliver Edgington went home to heaven on January 4, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was attended by his loving wife, Anita and daughter Oteka. David was born to Paul E. and Elaine G. Edgington on August 29, 1941 at home in Santa Rita, New Mexico, the first of five children. On December 21, 1965, he married the...
Antoinette Rose Serrano
Jan 4, 2025
Antoinette Rose Serrano (MacErnie), age 95, dedicated mother, passed away January 4, 2025. Antoinette was known for her loving heart and being a woman of great faith, wisdom and patience. Her family was her life. When visiting her home she would say, “May the angels of the lord go with you” to send you off on your journey home.
She is...
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...
Jason J. Kamerzell
Jan 3, 2025
Jason J. Kamerzell went home to heaven on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 62.
Jason was born in Artesia, NM and grew up in small towns across New Mexico. He graduated in 1980 from Estancia High School where he was a stand-out athlete playing basketball and running track. Jason attended junior college in Torrington, WY and later...
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...
Daniel D. Garcia
Jan 2, 2025
Daniel D. Garcia, age 79, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home in Bernalillo, NM. Daniel was best known for his unwavering commitment, loyalty, and dedication to his beloved brother, Frank G. Chavez, through his over 40 years of service to Bernalillo Feed & Frank’s Conoco.
Daniel loved spending time with his...
Maria Aurelia Cannon
Jan 2, 2025
Maria Cannon, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on June 21, 1927 to Frederico and Julia Trujillo in Des Moines, New Mexico.
Maria was blessed with eight siblings and is survived by Fred (Barbara) Trujillo of Albuquerque and Emma (Don) Koblischke of Denver. She was preceded in death by her...
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