Valari Jean Smith
Sep 14, 2025
Valari Jean Smith was born on March 17, 1955, to Bobby Kent (BK) and Norma Jean Myers in Farmington, NM. Valari passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Valari is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Neva Knight and Frankie Dexter; her parents, BK and Jean Myers; her sister, Sherri Atkins; her brother-in-law, Richard...
Paula Wynnyckyj
Sep 13, 2025
Paula (Peterfeso) Wynnyckyj of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Fred and Ann Peterfeso, both of whom preceded her in death along with her oldest sister, Barbara Anderson of Hudson, WI.
Paula graduated from Our Lady of Peace High School, St. Paul, MN in 1964; Marian...
Bryan Ledgerwood
Sep 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan Ledgerwood, who departed this life at his home in Rio Rancho at the age of 52.
Bryan was born on April 28, 1973, in Kingman, Arizona, to the late Mike Ledgerwood and Jeanne Holley. He was a devoted husband to Lucy Ledgerwood, with whom he shared 31 years of...
Libby Montoya
Sep 8, 2025
Libby Montoya, a radiant spirit born on July 19, 1932, in the serene landscape of Cubero, New Mexico, departed this world on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories woven together with love, laughter, and resilience.
Libby Montoya passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph...
George Storm
Sep 7, 2025
George Allen Storm was born on August 31, 1948, in Culver City, California, to Harold Allen Storm and Dorothy Loraine Vogler. He passed away on September 7, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
George graduated from Huntington High School in 1966. He proudly served three years in the United States Army, achieving the rank of E-5, and in Vietnam.
On March 2,...
Major Glenn A. Yates (Ret.)
Sep 7, 2025
Major Glenn A. Yates (Ret.)
February 27, 1930 – September 7, 2025
Major Glenn A. Yates, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and retired U.S. Army officer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born on February 27, 1930, Glenn served his country with honor and distinction, earning recognition for his leadership and valor during combat. After retiring...
Sharon Kay Wilson
Sep 7, 2025
Sharon Kay Wilson, a loving wife, mother and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Wilson; sons, Troy L. Sutherland and Chad Sutherland; close friends, Phill and Nancy Ingram, Scott and Amy McNally, Jess and Shari Eckel, and Cindy Boswell, along with extended family and friends. Sharon’s ashes be placed in...
Samuel Leland Brady
Sep 5, 2025
Samuel Leland Brady passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 5, 2025 after a short, brave battle with cancer. Samuel was a vibrant, kind, and gentle child who brought light into the life of everyone he met. He loved everyone and was loved by everyone in return. He was a kidney transplant recipient and overcame many medical obstacles in...
Bryce Anthony Pizzonia
Sep 4, 2025
Bryce Anthony Pizzonia, 45, beloved son, father, brother and friend, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Bryce left us far too soon. We will always remember his infectious laugh and his easy smile. He loved music and often shared his favorite songs with his children. They will forever miss their dad with his funny stories and antics. He was quick...
Julie Louise Gonzales
Sep 4, 2025
Julie Louise Gonzales
October 11, 1961-September 04, 2025
Julie Louise Gonzales (maiden name Beaton) was born on October 11, 1961, in San Luis Obispo, California and joined her mother Jan and grandchildren Taylor and Tamra in heaven on September 4, 2025. She was 63 years old and survived by her loving husband Ray, loving father Jerry and his wife Tammy, stepfather Ken,...
Gilbert P. Montaño
Sep 4, 2025
Gilbert P. Montaño, age 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on November 18, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the cherished son of Vicente and Annie Montaño. A proud graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1958, Gilbert embarked on a fulfilling career as a steam plant boiler operator at...
Angelo Frank Garcia
Sep 4, 2025
Angelo F. Garcia, age 53, was born on May 29, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clemente Garcia Jr. and Alice M. Torres Garcia. He passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 4, 2025.
Angelo was a proud Army veteran, husband, father, and friend. He was a giving, kind-hearted person who helped anyone in need, including—but not limited...
Steve Sumiyama Rangel
Sep 3, 2025
Deacon Steve Sumiyama Rangel, age 68, was called to eternal rest on September 3, 2025, following the sudden onset of aggressive pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully at home in the presence of his devoted family.
Steve was born on January 5, 1957, in San Antonio, TX, to Leo and Karen Rangel. He and his older brother, Lou, and younger sister, Joan,...
Lorenzo Polaco
Sep 2, 2025
Lorenzo Polaco, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
He was born on February 25,1929, at the hospital in Lumberton, New Mexico, and grew with his family in Chama. He was the son of Pedro Polaco and Bernadita Medina. A proud Navy veteran.
Lorenzo was preceded in death...
Jose Esau Aragon
Sep 2, 2025
Jose Esau Aragon passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Esau was a farmer for many years in Luis Lopez where he lived and raised his family. He retired from Socorro Consolidated Schools where he served as Head of Maintenance and is remembered by many SHS graduates. Esau also...
Henry Leonard Montoya
Sep 2, 2025
Henry Leonard Montoya of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 2, 2025. Leonard was born March 12, 1937, in Cuba, NM, to Manuel and Marguerite Montoya. Leonard enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, having a cold beer or two, telling a good story, and a love of the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a long-time member of Our...
Christine Diane Messersmith
Sep 1, 2025
Christine Diane (Smith) Messersmith passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 1, 2025. Born on January 1, 1952, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Christine was the devoted daughter of LeRoy and Frances Smith. As part of an Air Force family, she spent her early years traveling throughout Germany and the East Coast of the United States...
William Kennedy Gregory
Aug 31, 2025
William Kennedy Gregory, known to most as Bill, was larger than life. At 6 foot 4 inches, he would walk into a room, and you would know he had arrived; yet he had a gentle presence that was easy and calming.
He was born on October 2, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bill was an excellent student, although he liked the...
Vicente Torres Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
With great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announced the passing of Vicente Torres Jr. age 85, on August 31, 2025, at his home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico. He was surrounded with love and prayers from his family.
Vicente was born May 13, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Vicente and Ana-Maria Olguin Torres. He was...
JoAnn Elias
Aug 29, 2025
JoAnn Elias, age 32, beloved wife, daughter, and sister passed away August 29, 2025. JoAnn, a self-declared bookworm, was known for her smile, her collection of perfumes and candles, her joy for capturing beauty of the outdoors with photography, her desire to travel and always buying little things to remember where she had been, her spontaneity to explore a new...
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