Lucia Jinzo Candelaria
Mar 24, 2025
Lucia Jinzo Candelaria, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on February 16, 1930, in San Antonio, New Mexico, Lucia lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and unwavering love for her family.
Lucia's legacy is deeply cherished by her surviving family members. She is lovingly remembered by her sons,...
Donna Jean McKernan
Mar 24, 2025
Donna Jean McKernan
Donna Jean (Cecchini) McKernan was born in San Francisco on February 17, 1936, to Benjamin and Dorothy Cecchini. She had a younger sister, Sandra Cecchini. Donna attended Convent of the Sacred Heart Parochial school through 12th grade. She met her good friends Loraine and Yvonne McKernan in church. They introduced her to their brother Malcom Dean McKernan. They...
Michael R. Hoffman
Mar 24, 2025
Michael Ray Hoffman (Moshe ben Avroham)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ray Hoffman, known in the Jewish community as Moshe ben Avroham, who left us on March 24th, 2025, at the age of 72 born May 9th, 1952.
Michael was a man who was deeply loved and respected by all who knew him. His kindness,...
Bessie Gomez
Mar 21, 2025
Bessie Gomez age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21st, 2025. She was born in Boulder City, Nevada on September 15, 1986, to Alfred Gomez and Georgia Jaramillo.
Bessie was proceeded in death by her parents Alfred Gomez and Georgia Jaramillo, her stepdads Benny Sanchez and David Taraddei. Her grandparents Celso and Bessie Jaramillo and Ismael and Patrocina Gomez. Her...
Gus Kefallinos
Mar 20, 2025
Gus Kefallinos of Rio Rancho, NM was born on July 7, 1948, and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christos and Andriana Kefallinos. He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Kathleen A. (Deckard) Kefallinos; his children Christos (Katey), Nikolaos, and...
Robert Timothy Flegal
Mar 20, 2025
Tim Flegal was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on May 8, 1954. He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 20, 2025 at the age of 70. Tim lived his early life in Texas, Nevada, and Arizona and graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering in 1976.
After graduation, Tim moved to Beaverton, Oregon where he began...
Romelia Bustamante
Mar 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Romelia Bustamante, 92 passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Romelia was born in La Mesa, New Mexico on November 12, 1932, to Jose and Pablita Reyes.
Romelia was a pillar of strength and comfort. She lived a life driven by faith and service,...
Warren Scates
Mar 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Warren Scates on March 19,2025.Warren was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, son in law and uncle.
Warren was born on October 23rd,1964 to Dulcinea Aragon and Fred Scates. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy of 44 years,sons Charles, Arthur and Josh, Grandchildren, Chris, Shannon, Kaylee,...
Catherine M. Hyland
Mar 18, 2025
Catherine M. Hyland (Cay), age 89, was called home to be with our Lord on March 18th, 2025. Cay was born in Rochester, MN to Lawrence and Florence Baskin, and was one of four children. In 1956 Cay married the love of her life, Robert Hyland (Bob), and the couple had one daughter Diana, who was their pride and joy....
Marcus Oliver Urioste
Mar 18, 2025
Marcus Oliver Urioste passed away in Rio Rancho, NM on March 18, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 88 with his beloved dog Gucci in his lap. Born in 1937 in San Miguel del Vado near Ribera, NM, he was the youngest of a big family. The family moved to Raton, NM where Marcus learned English in elementary...
Jose "Anastacio" Lovato
Mar 18, 2025
Jose "Anastacio" Lovato, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born November 3, 1940, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, to Frank Lovato and Frances Baca Lovato. Anastacio was hardworking and always provided for his family. He enjoyed going to the Ranch, working outside, working on small engines and vehicles, and being a jokester...
David Joseph Red Fox
Mar 18, 2025
David Joseph Red Fox, born on December 17, 1936, in Poplar, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the Genesis Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico. David's journey through life was marked by a deep devotion to family, a rich professional career, and a strong commitment to his community.
David embarked on a path of service in his early...
Dorene Kay Shipp-Phillips
Mar 18, 2025
Dorene 'Kay' Phillips, left this world to be joined and welcomed by those who had preceded her in death in the early-morning hours on March 18, 2025 at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was 81.
Kay was born on April 16, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is preceded in death by parents; Francis and La Veryl...
Sue Ellen Personius
Mar 17, 2025
Sue Ellen Pearson Personius passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on March 17, 2025, in Albuquerque NM. She was born in Redwood Falls MN., on October 1, 1954, to Lucille and Ervin Pearson. Sue is survived by her son Jonathan, his wife Jenny and grandson, Andrew, siblings: Jean Mattson, Linda Brindmore, James Pearson, Jill Kuhlmann, Mary Beth Erickson...
Samuel Alexander Gallegos Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Samuel (Sam) Alexander Gallegos, Jr., died unexpectedly on March 17th, 2025, due to an unknown heart disease. He was only 39 years young. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Sam was born on June 19, 1985, to Samuel A. Gallegos Sr. & Lucille T. Gutierrez.
Sam grew up in Albuquerque, NM in the South Valley. He...
Linda Lee Fowler
Mar 17, 2025
Linda Lee Fowler, age 77, passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born May 22, 1947 in Butler, New Jersey, to Doris and Nicholas Gaech. She graduated from Butler High School, Class of 1965. She received her Dental Tech certification from Tufts University in 1968 and attained her Bachelor's degree from William Paterson...
Joe Jameson
Mar 16, 2025
Joe Jameson, 79, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born on October 18, 1945, in Bowie, Texas, Joe pursued his education at Highland High School in Albuquerque, before attending court reporting school in Abilene, Texas. His dedication and skill led to a successful court reporting business, respected and admired by countless members of the legal community. In...
Adelio Gallegos
Mar 15, 2025
Adelio “Pops” Gallegos age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 surrounded by family. He left this earth the way he lived his life, quietly with a sly grin on his face.
He was born on July 16, 1947 to Ramon Gallegos and Marcelina Martinez in La Sacatosa, NM.
He was a carpenter, building bridges throughout New Mexico. He took great...
Aubrey H. Romine
Mar 14, 2025
Aubrey “Bud” Romine, age 88, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1937, in Martel, Tennessee, to Aubrey H. and Martha Louise (Sords) Romine, both of whom precede him in death.
Bud honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years, earning his GED through his military service. After...
Alan Rick Lappen
Mar 13, 2025
Alan Rick Lappen, 81, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Rick was born on February 1, 1944, in Long Beach, CA, to Willard and Midge Lappen. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Margarita Orozco-Lappen, whose unwavering love and shared devotion to faith and family brought him immense peace and joy in his final years.
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