Obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jerry Adam Galindro. Jerry passed away on June 7, 2022 in Long Beach, California at the age of 44.

Jerry is survived by his mother Lauri Cnare Moore and Father Paul Steve Galindro, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his cousin Coby Raschick, his partner for 18 years, Jared Phylailler,...

Jun 7, 2022

Ellen Busch

Age 89, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 07, 2022.

Mrs. Busch is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Busch; her mother, Ethel Russell; and her daughter-in-law, Rhen Busch.

Ellen was born in Texas but she moved around quite a bit as a child and met her future husband in Springer, NM. Ellen...

Jun 6, 2022

Tiburcio Padilla (Tibo), age 89 died on June 6, 2022.  He was born January 20, 1933 to Eufracio and Apolonia Padilla.  Tibo married his sweetheart, Emma on August 28, 1952.  Tibo is preceded in death by his son Steve, sisters:  Jacky Trujillo; Anna Lee Montoya; Ceclia Woodard; Nicamora Padilla, Lucia Chavez; Estella Munoz; and brother Antonio Padilla. 

He is survived...

Jun 6, 2022

Olimpia Martinez Castillo, age 84, passed away June 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born February 19, 1938 to her parents Demetrio and Sophia Maestas-Martinez in La Jara, NM.   She was preceded in death by: her parents Demetrio and Sophia Martinez; son - Michael Martinez; brothers: Eugene Martinez, Rodger Martinez, and Tony Martinez; sister - Matilda Jones; several...

Jun 5, 2022

Francisco Luis Tafoya II, 50, passed away on June 5, 2022, at home in Cedar Creek, Texas. Louie was born in Socorro, New Mexico, to Henrietta and Frank Tafoya on November 25, 1971. He attended Socorro High School. Louie worked in construction with the American Construction Company. He enjoyed working with his hands, creating in leather, carpentry, and mechanics.

Louie...

Jun 5, 2022

Emerson Allen Maestas, 60, A resident of Rio Rancho, NM went to be with our Lord on June 5th, 2022 after a short illness. Emerson was born on February 15, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father Lee Maestas, grandparents Juan D. and Corina Maestas, Frumencio and Eliza Rodarte; sister Patricia Armijo and sister-in-law Debra Sanchez.

Emerson was...

Jun 4, 2022

Jun 4, 2022

On June 4, 2022, Harold E. Amidon a husband, father, friend, and neighbor passed away peacefully at the age of 101. He was born in New Hampshire to the late Perley and Bertha Amidon on April 24, 1921. As a child, his father taught him to farm, hunt, and fish, all serving as sources of sustenance for the family. He...

Jun 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" Klingbeil passed away June 3, 2022 at the age of 77 due to health complications, with his beloved wife Katy Klingbeil at his side. Robert was born in Chicago in 1945 and moved to New Mexico in the fall of 1964 to attend the University of Albuquerque, now known as UNM. He married his first wife Dolores in...

Jun 3, 2022

Hubert (Bert) Orlando Gutierrez passed away on June 3, 2022.  He was a life-long New Mexico resident and WWII Veteran. He was born on November 5, 1923 in Raton, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Gutierrez, two brothers Virgil Gutierrez and Garfield Gutierrez, sister Esther Kelley, his parents Louis and Ercilia Gutierrez, daughter Susan Caldwell and...

Jun 3, 2022

Dr. Irma W. Arellano, 84, passed away on June 3, 2022. It is believed that her tenacity for life and stubbornness contributed to valiantly staving off numerous mounting health issues winning the good fight on numerous occasions these last 8 months before succumbing to the toll, but her positive attitude held true to the end.

Irma's colorful life experiences contributed...

Jun 1, 2022

Louise Marie Johnson was born in Boston, Georgia on April 12, 1933. She departed this life June 1, 2022.  

In 1950, Louise was united in holy matrimony to Sammie Lee Johnson, Sr.  Together, Sammie and Louise lived in New York where she was employed by Board of Education City of New York for 30 years.  They raised five children...

Jun 1, 2022

Doris Mae Strickland age 90, passed away on June 1 in Rio Rancho, NM. Doris was born January 11, 1932 in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Raymond O’Conner and Margaret Kuhn. She worked as a flight attendant and ticket agent for Continental Airlines for many years and loved traveling the world and seeing different sights.

Doris is preceded in death...

May 31, 2022

Marilyn Kay Corneil Miller

Kay Corneil was born November 18, 1939, to Marguerite Ortloff Corneil and Ward Corneil in Blackwell, OK. Following a lengthy battle with dementia she passed away May 31, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM due to complications from dementia at the age of 82. Kay graduated from Blackwell High School in 1957 and directly attended Cottey College in...

May 30, 2022

Dr. Kim T. Rawlinson, 85, passed away on May 30 in Rio Rancho. He was a brilliant mathematician, teacher, devoted father and music lover.

Kim was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on September 24, 1936 to Howard and Mary Margaret (Thompson) Rawlinson. He graduated from DePauw University in Indiana in 1958 with a B.S. in zoology. He moved to Albuquerque...

May 30, 2022

Albert “Steve” Stephens, age 90, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.   He was born July 21, 1931 to his parents Melvin and Helen (Bowers) Stephens in Middletown, IN.   He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.   A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2022...

May 28, 2022

Guy William Wong-Denman, 67, father, grandfather and brother was called home to our Heavenly Father on May 28, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Corona, CA on Aug 24, 1954.

He spent the first 15 years primarily in Southern California growing up on the beach. At 15 the family moved to Olympia, WA for a couple of...

May 28, 2022

Michael Patrick Finnegan, MD passed away on May 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Michael was born in Chicago on June 13, 1943, to Evelyn and Arthur “Pat” Finnegan.  He is survived by his adored wife, Laurie; his four children:  Kelly Riley (Matt), Michael M. Finnegan (Tamara), Patrick Finnegan (Tybi), and Colin Finnegan. Granddaughters:  Lauren, Courtney and Abby.  Great-granddaughter...

May 27, 2022

Gregoria Lucero (Goya) Chavez, beloved Mother and Grandmother went to be with Our Lord on May 27, 2022. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose B. Chavez and parents Melicendro and Elvida Lucero. 

Gregoria is survived by her children, Elivira Cadena, Dick Chavez and wife Evelyn, Linda Montano and husband Joseph. She had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great...

May 27, 2022

Wilmoth Callaway Chambliss, 95, passed away on May 27, 2022.  She was born in Naples, TX on September 2, 1926 to William Norris and Onie Wilmoth Callaway.  She went on to receive her Bachelor of Music degree and Masters of Music Education from North Texas State University. Wilmoth spent 45 years teaching choral music to junior high students in Naples,...