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Melvin Jay Schwartz

Melvin Jay Schwartz

Mar 11, 2024

Melvin J. Schwartz (Mel), age 97, passed away March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Bram.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Schwartz; children: Arthur Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz, Frederic Schwartz, Adam Bram, and Alix Amar; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Naomi, Reed,...

Mary Theresa Saiz

Mary Theresa Saiz

Mar 9, 2024

Mary Theresa Saiz, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home in Albuquerque. She was born on October 11, 1942, to her late parents, Jose and Josephine Piro.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jose I. Saiz, sister Stella Silva, and grandson, Jesse I Chavez. 

 

Mary was a loving and peaceful soul who...

Richard Donald Ogden

Richard Donald Ogden

Mar 9, 2024

Richard Ogden, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 surrounded by family.   He loved the Lord and was saved at a young age. He was originally from Rhinebeck, New York, and moved to Rio Rancho in August of 1982.  Much of his life was spent being a foster parent of...

Ricardo Samuel Delgado

Ricardo Samuel Delgado

Mar 9, 2024

Ricardo Samuel Delgado, 36, of Albuquerque, NM, was called to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1987, to his loving parents, Jesus and Yolanda, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who loved him beyond words. Ricardo endured many health struggles as a baby and fought his whole life to overcome them. He didn’t believe...

Nicholas Andres Montoya

Nicholas Andres Montoya

Mar 9, 2024

Nicolas Montoya, also known as Pops, was born November 7th, 1942, in the small town of Magdalena, New Mexico. Nick graduated from Magdalena High School, then served in the Army for three years and was discharged with a E-4 rank. Nick then met his beautiful wife, Rose Tafoya, they were married on August 22nd, 1970 and were married for 54...

Marianne Harriet Porter

Marianne Harriet Porter

Mar 7, 2024

Marianne Harriet Porter (92) of Socorro, New Mexico was born in Magdalena December 17, 1931, and died in Albuquerque on March 7, 2024 after a short hospital stay.  She resided in Socorro County her entire life, living as a child with her family on their ranches - Council Rock Ranch (near Magdalena) and at the L/ Ranch east of San...

Maggie Devlyn

Maggie Devlyn

Mar 6, 2024

Maggie Devlyn (1950 – 2024)       Maggie Devlyn (Gurley, Simons) passed into her next phase of existence on March 6, 2024 in the company of her loving sisters and many angels. Daughter of Jack and Edith Gurley, Maggie was born in Albuquerque and grew up in New Mexico.        She attended Manzano High School where she excelled...

Joe Michael Garcia

Joe Michael Garcia

Mar 5, 2024

Joe M. Garcia (Big Joe) joined our Lord on March 5, 2024.  He was born in Manzano, NM on August 7, 1933. Shortly after he was born his parents sold their ranch and moved to Albuquerque, NM.  He was 90 years old and was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Josephine Garcia, brothers Isidro (and wife Corine), Ross...

James Austin Wolfe

James Austin Wolfe

Mar 5, 2024

James Austin Wolfe

June 12, 1942 – March 5, 2024

Magdalena – James Austin Wolfe was born on June 12, 1942, in Lake, Mississippi to Sadie Ruth (Gibbs) Wolfe and George Monroe (Buck) Wolfe. James went by the nickname Jim. Jim attended elementary school in Datil, NM and graduated in 1960 from Magdalena High School. Jim was member of the Magdalena High...

Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson

Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson

Mar 4, 2024

Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson, 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024. A brave warrior, she fought the ravages of scleroderma for 18 years. Though constantly in pain and tripped up by one medical problem after another, she remained joyful and determined to see her children grow up.

Kendra is survived by her beloved grandson Orlando Lucero,...

Timothy Jerome Salazar

Timothy Jerome Salazar

Mar 3, 2024

Timothy J, Salazar, age 33, went to be with our Lord on Sunday March 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. TJ, was born on January 25, 1991, to his loving parents, John Salazar and Maxine Begay Salazar in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  TJ, attended Los Puentes Charter School in Albuquerque. He graduated from A Better U Barber College and was very...

Maria Irwin

Maria Irwin

Mar 3, 2024

Maria "Marie" Isela Irwin. Our beloved wife, mother, best friend passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her precious family. Marie was born in El Paso, Texas to Carlos and Julietta de la Garza on September 20, 1948. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond Irwin and her dearest children David Irwin, Cynthia Nelson, Christina M. Pearson, brothers...

Charles Vernon Holm

Charles Vernon Holm

Mar 3, 2024

Charles Vernon Holm (Chuck), age 70, passed away on March 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Fenton Holm, his mother Lois B. Holm, and older brother John Frederick Holm (Jack).

Born August 6, 1953, in Gallup, NM, Chuck was youngest of four children John, Anchor, and Rosemary. He attended primary grades in Winslow, AZ, and graduated...

Soledad S. "Soly" Elliott

Soledad S. "Soly" Elliott

Mar 3, 2024

Soledad S. Elliott (Soly) passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born November 13, 1938 to Rudolfo and Corazon Suarez.  Soly was a much loved mother, daughter, sister, grandma and loyal friend.  She was the eldest of five children, followed by Marita, June, Rosalie and Roger.  Soly had four children, Kenneth (Jennifer), Michelle (Mac), Cheryl...

Dale Bourdreault

Dale Bourdreault

Mar 2, 2024

Dale Boudreault – Obituary (October 19, 1956 – March 2, 2024)It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Dale William Keith Boudreault announces his passing on March 2nd, 2024 at the age of 67 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dale was dearly loved by his family and a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He is predeceased by his...

Bob Byers

Bob Byers

Mar 2, 2024

  Robert "Bob" Byers, gracefully passed away on March 2nd, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Trinidad, Colorado on March 10, 1936, Bob's journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit and dedication to his passions.  Bob's legacy is adorned with various chapters of a life well-lived. Embarking on a path of creativity and artistry. Bob's love for ice...

Alene K. Hunt

Alene K. Hunt

Feb 29, 2024

Alene K. Hunt went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 29, 2024. She passed away at home in the arms of her loved ones. She was born September 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. She spent her childhood in Muskegon, MI, and moved to Southern CA where she raised her five children. She was a very energetic woman with...

LeeRoy Leonard Lucero

LeeRoy Leonard Lucero

Feb 29, 2024

LeeRoy Lucero, a proud Marine, was called to guard the gates of Heaven on February 29, 2024.  He was blessed to spend his last days surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandson, family and friends.LeeRoy, affectionately known as "Jarhead", loved his family, the Marine Corp and the Dallas Cowboys in just about that order; LeeRoy loved the outdoors, camping under...

James Joseph Raciti

James Joseph Raciti

Feb 26, 2024

Age 90, passed away February 26, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1933, to Julia and Antonio Raciti. 

 

He entered Girard College, a private preparatory school in 1941, joining his older brother, Charles a student there. James excelled at track, gymnastics and was a leader of the Swing Band. After graduating from Girard College in 1951, he...

Oralia Ibarra

Oralia Ibarra

Feb 26, 2024

Oralia Ibarra, 64, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1987 passed peacefully in the embrace of her family on the 26th of February 2024. She is survived by her spouse, daughters, son in law, and grandchildren, Frank, Sarah & Sonya, Michael, Benjamin & William.

Oralia was welcomed into heaven’s eternal peace by her beloved mother and brother. She devoted her life...

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