Obituaries

Dorothy "Dora" Gonzales

Dorothy "Dora" Gonzales

Jan 30, 2022

DOROTHY ‘Dora” GONZALES 72, Born on June 14,1950 Took her first breath in Heaven on January 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was met with open arms by her beloved husband and the love of her life Jesus Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosendo and Jesusita Gomez, her special grandson Gabriel Baldonado, four brothers...

Melissa Bridget Garcia

Melissa Bridget Garcia

Jan 29, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Melissa Bridget Garcia announces her passing on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the age of 49.  She was born August 3, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM to Pete and Margie Romero. She attended Rio Grande High School. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and retired after working for Walmart for 20...

Louie Bryant

Louie Bryant

Jan 29, 2022

Louie Bryant, 95, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Bear Canyon Senior Living.

Louie was born a twin on August 13, 1926 in Giles County, TN to Mattie Lee Brown Bryant and Obediah Richardson Bryant. He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Caldwell (Troy) of Richardson, TX; sons Lonnol Bryant (Leigh Ann) of Bedford, TX and Garry Bryant...

Quentin Kramer

Quentin Kramer

Jan 29, 2022

Quentin Wayne Kramer, age 41, beloved son and brother passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on January 29, 2022.

Quentin was born on June 16, 1980 to Wim and Margaret Kramer in Windhoek, Namibia. At the age of 9 and a half months, the family moved to Bloomington, IN. Quentin attended Bloomington High School South and went on...

Norvin Schuman M.D.

Norvin Schuman M.D.

Jan 28, 2022

Norvin Dean Schuman, M.D., of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on January 28, 2022 at home in the presence of his loving wife, Rey, and his three adult children.

Norvin was born on May 19, 1931 in Chillicothe, MO to Schiller Delph and Esther Melvina (Adamson) Schuman.

His family lived in several Midwest towns before settling in Neodesha, KS.  Upon ...

Gene H. Kamerzell

Gene H. Kamerzell

Jan 28, 2022

Gene H. Kamerzell went home to heaven on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 88.  Gene grew up on the plains of eastern Wyoming.  He attended Huntley High School where he was a stand-out athlete, once scoring 7 touchdowns in football game and winning first place in the pole vault and long jump at the Wyoming State Track...

Richard John Meegan Sr.

Richard John Meegan Sr.

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. Richard “Richie” John Meegan Sr. died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on January 28, 2022, at the age of 66.

 

Richard is survived by his wife Caroline Teresa Meegan of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his daughter Madeline Teresa Lovato and son in law Michael  Lovato of Rio Rancho, NM, his son Richard John Meegan II and his fiancée...

Leroy Anaya

Leroy Anaya

Jan 27, 2022

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Leroy Anaya, loving father of three children, passed away at the age of 57.  Leroy was born on July 7, 1964 in Clovis, NM to Isidro T. Anaya and Gloria A. Carrillo.

Leroy was preceded in death by his father, Isidro, sister, Angel, grandmother, Lupe, and nieces, Andrea, Tiffany, and Donna. 

He is survived by...

Betty Jean Fragua

Betty Jean Fragua

Jan 27, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our most beloved and beautiful Betty (“Betty Boop”, “B.J. Fragua”) Jean Fragua, age 59, who passed away January 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1962, to Manuel and Juanita Fragua in St. Louis, MO.

 

She was preceded in death by her son, Jonathan (JayJay); her father, Manuel; and her...

James Bennett

James Bennett

Jan 26, 2022

James B Bennett entered into rest on January 26th, 2022. He was born in Erie Pennsylvania to John Buddy Bennett and Betty Jane Bennett (Learn) on May 28th, 1951.

Growing up in Erie, James attended Harborcreek High School, where he graduated with his high school diploma. He went on to serve in the U.S Air Force where he served in...

James "Jim" "Jimmy" Russell

James "Jim" "Jimmy" Russell

Jan 26, 2022

James “Jim” “Jimmy” Russell died unexpectedly due to complications of Covid-19 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on January 26, 2022, at the age of 74.

Jim is survived by his wife Linda L. Russell of Albuquerque, New Mexico, mother in law Violet Steingraber of Albuquerque, New Mexico,  daughters Amy Stetler (Kurt) of Lake Havasu City,...

Darrell Wayne Felty

Darrell Wayne Felty

Jan 25, 2022

Darrell W. Felty, age 85, passed away January 25, 2002, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 19, 1936, to Wayne and Bertha (Miller) Felty in Stonefort, IL.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Max Felty.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bobbie J. Felty; his stepchildren, Gary (Barbara)...

Jovonna Sue Rainey

Jovonna Sue Rainey

Jan 25, 2022

Jovonna Sue Rainey, or Jo as she was affectionately called, passed away peacefully January 25th surrounded by her husband and children after a long battle with cancer.

 

Jovonna was born and raised in Gallup, New Mexico, to Floyd and Jackie Ratliff. She always spoke highly of Gallup and enjoyed any opportunity to show her family around town including trips...

James Lee Guin

James Lee Guin

Jan 25, 2022

James Lee Guin passed away peaceful in his home on January 24, 2022 in Magdalena, NM.

James was born April 22, 1947 in Socorro, NM to Lawrence and Wreathal Fay Guin.

James was raised in Datil, NM where his family built their homestead. He was the youngest of four siblings. James graduated from Magdalena High School and spent his adult...

Valentin "Tin" Saavedra

Valentin "Tin" Saavedra

Jan 24, 2022

On January 24, 2022 our Dear Lord called another Angel home, Valentin  “Tin” Saavedra, 85. He is proceeded in death by his mother Rafaelita & Step Father Alfonso Ware and his father Jose Saavedra. Also his sons William Saavedra  & Leroy Saavedra.  He is survived by his lovely wife Cecelia Saavedra, married for 59 years.

He leaves behind his son...

Eric Andrew Rombach-Kendall

Eric Andrew Rombach-Kendall

Jan 24, 2022

Eric Andrew Rombach-Kendall, 64, died on the night of January 24, 2022 from a major heart attack.  He lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico since the Fall of 1993.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Ann Rombach and his uncle, Tom Tappan.  He is survived by his father: Jerry Kendall of South Carolina, wife: Julie Rombach-Kendall, daughter: Rebecca...

Everisto Martinez

Everisto Martinez

Jan 24, 2022

Everisto Martinez, age 89, passed away peacefully while in his asleep on January 24, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on December 8, 1932, to Samuel Martinez and Amalia Pino in Tijeras, NM. He resided in New Mexico most of his life.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Ulibarri, of 50 years.   He is...

Teresa "Cricket" Bitner

Teresa "Cricket" Bitner

Jan 23, 2022

Teresa “Cricket” Bitner, 69, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022.

 

Teresa was born August 3, 1952 in Princeton, KY to Carl Howton and Nellie Ruth Whitford.

 

She was a homemaker, raised two children and one grandchild. Loved family, butterflies, Coca-Cola and Bingo. Cricket enjoyed being outside and working on making her...

Manuel J. Herrera Jr

Manuel J. Herrera Jr

Jan 23, 2022

Manuel J. Herrera Jr entered into rest on January 23rd, 2022. He was born March 6th, 1929, in Rio Chama, New Mexico to Manuel Herrera Sr and Maria Jaramillo. He attended Espanola High School where he graduated 1948 before serving in the army in the ready reserve for two years.

He married Mary Maestas on November 17th, 1951, in Hernandez,...

Adelita "Della" Sanchez

Adelita "Della" Sanchez

Jan 22, 2022

Adelita “Della” Sanchez        March 1, 1953 – January 22, 2022

Adelita “Della” Sanchez was called home January 22, 2022.

Della loved to paint, draw and listen to all kinds of music.  She played the piano and guitar (self taught). She loved birds, nature and looking up at the night skies for UFO’s.  Della was an amazing cook and loved to...