Helen Spooner
Jan 1, 2025
Helen Spooner was born on April 08, 1933 to Frank J. and Stella Stangl in St. Louis, Missouri, having two brothers (Wally Stangl and Frank Stangl), who proceeded her in death. Helen grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating from Laboure High School in 1951. She was adventurous in her youth, having traveled solo to Europe to witness her brother...
Bernice Ann Ozuna-Mendoza
Jan 1, 2025
Bernice Ann Ozuna-Mendoza, age 42, passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 06, 1982, to her parents Mary Agnes Ozuna and Antonio Ozuna in Denver, CO.
She was married to the love of her life, Ronnie Leathem.
Bernice was preceded in death by her daughter, Jasmine Mendoza; her father, Antonio Ozuna; her mother and father-in-law, Cindy...
Lee Smith
Jan 1, 2025
Lee Smith went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Lee entered this world on August 22, 1932 in Gainesville Texas. She and her husband Glenn were long time residents of Burnet, Texas. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Parker and her husband Kenneth, of Rio Rancho, NM and Carol Lockwood...
Hutson Lee Ratliff Jr
Jan 1, 2025
Hutson Lee Ratliff Jr. passed away on January 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 83. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Burlington, North Carolina, to Hutson Leroy Ratliff and Eris Doris Gant.
Hutson pursued his education at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. His dedication to service saw...
Karen Ann Heikkila
Jan 1, 2025
Karen Ann Heikkila, age 71, passed away January 1, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Although she never married, she was an avid Red Sox fan who enjoyed a love of horses and living in New Mexico Services are pending.
Marcia Trujillo Medina
Dec 31, 2024
Marcia Trujillo Medina, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque shortly before midnight on December 31, 2024, attended to by her twin sons and sister-in-law.
Marcia lived a full and joyful life punctuated by challenges that she overcame with grace. She was born April 4, 1938 in Española to Cipriano DeAguero Trujillo and Nellie Miranda Trujillo. Cipriano and Nellie...
Robert Daniel Rose
Dec 31, 2024
Col. Robert D. Rose, USAF (Ret.), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 31, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 yrs Patricia Ann Rose.
Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and later achieved a Doctorate in engineering and physics from the University of Virginia. His distinguished...
Quinton Gabriel Sanchez
Dec 30, 2024
Quinton Gabriel Sanchez, age 19, left us on December 30th, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on October 24, 2005, (A birthday he shared with his paternal great grandmother, Mary Sanchez).
He is preceded in death by his baby sister, Emerie Faith (2007); Cousin, Eric (2024); his Auntie’s, Hollene, Vanessa, and Jennifer. Most recently, also by two very beautiful and...
Crystal Yolanda Garrett
Dec 30, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Crystal Y. Garrett, a beloved wife, mother, Nana, nurse, and friend, who transitioned into eternal rest on December 30, 2024.
Born on July 23, 1968, in Texas, Crystal carried the warmth and strength of her country roots throughout her life. Her Texas upbringing instilled in her a...
Beth (Goodwin) Branscom
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beth Branscom, born Goodwin, who left us peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 79 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on April 24, 1945, in the small town of Clarksville, Texas, she was the daughter of Lee Carl Goodwin and Edith Fay Goodwin, both of whom...
Joseph Gene Espinoza (Joe)
Dec 28, 2024
Beloved husband, father and friend, Joseph Gene Espinoza (Joe), passed away peacefully on December 28th 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born March 19th, 1944 in Sunnyside, UT.
Joe was married and is survived by the love of his life, Lori, his 4 children, Shane Espinoza of Oregon, Pepper Espinoza and her husband Philip of Edgewood,...
Marilyn "Moe" Christine Troff
Dec 26, 2024
Marilyn (“Moe”) Christine Troff, 79, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from an acute complication related to chronic COPD and cancer.
Moe had spent the preceding day enjoying one last Christmas at home with her daughter, Eileen Street and her son, Robert Rood.
Marilyn was born March 30, 1945 in South Haven, Michigan...
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez
Dec 25, 2024
MaryElla Loretta Fernandez (Garcia) was born on May 11, 1943. MaryElla grew up in Espanola, New Mexico. She was the second child born to Elias and Ascension (Sennie) Garcia from upper San Pedro. MaryElla attended Espanola Valley High school where she graduated in 1961. MaryElla was a cheerleader and was named “best” looking alongside her cousin Eddie Rodriguez their senior...
Valarie Ann Gelabert
Dec 25, 2024
Valarie Ann Gelabert, born on August 7, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She lived most of her life in Los Lunas before moving to Albuquerque in 2010. Valarie faced severe medical issues with courage and grace, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength.
Valarie devoted many years of her...
John Leroy Charos
Dec 24, 2024
John Charos, 73, affectionately known as Leroy to his family and friends, passed away on December 24, 2024 after a long health battle. He passed away under the compassionate care of his Hospice team in Albuquerque, NM.
Leroy was born on November 2, 1951 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Louis Charos and Mary Refugio Marquez. Throughout his life, Leroy worked on...
Doris Ann Leupp
Dec 23, 2024
Doris Ann Leupp
d. December 23, 2025
Doris A. Leupp born on June 24, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.
Doris was the beloved daughter of Judge William Leupp and Lenora Little-Creek- Leupp. Doris was part of the Navajo (Red and Black streak Clan) and Shawnee (Racoon clan) tribes. She graduated from Window Rock High...
John Joseph Waszak
Dec 23, 2024
John Joseph Waszak, 87, stepped from Corrales into eternity on December 23, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 16, 1937 to Joseph Jack and Helena Neeld Waszak.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jean Waszak, three children, one stepson, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. His children are Krysteen Waszak and...
Mary Lou Mock
Dec 23, 2024
Mary Lou Mock was born Mary Lou Talmadge on August 23, 1928, to Sylvan and Catalina Talmadge of Greeley, Colorado, and peacefully passed away on December 23, 2024, at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, Mary Lou lived a life full of love, resilience, and...
Daniel D. Aschenbrenner
Dec 21, 2024
Daniel D. Aschenbrenner, born September 23, 1959, in Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away December 21, 2024 in Rio Rancho. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Cathrine Aschenbrenner. Dan graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Radford University VA. He continued his education at the...
Lucy Carrillo Pellman
Dec 21, 2024
Lucy Carrillo Pellman, age 93, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2024 at the nursing home where she resided. She is survived by 2 adult children Freddie Pellman and Gina Bess, she has 4 grandchildren Noreen Crouse, Freddy Pellman Jr., Sheldon Bess and Alyssa Bess, and a total of 5 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother...
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