Obituaries

Jim P. Sanchez

Jim P. Sanchez

Dec 28, 2021

Jim P Sanchez died unexpectedly on December 28th, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 72.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Sanchez; son, John and daughter-in-law, Lubna Sanchez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Loretta Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; son Antonio and his son’s girlfriend, Kimberly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by...

Joseph "Joey" Turner

Joseph "Joey" Turner

Dec 28, 2021

Joseph Aaron Turner died peacefully on December 28, 2021. "Joey" was born November 13, 1944 in Rome, Georgia. He was the oldest son of James W. Turner and Nancy E. Turner (Bohannon). The family lived in several states and Army bases throughout Joey's childhood eventually settling in Albuquerque, NM. Joey enjoyed riding his bike and visiting with friends. He is...

Rose MacDougall

Rose MacDougall

Dec 28, 2021

Rose MacDougall, beloved wife, mother, sister in the Lord, and friend to all she met, went home to her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2021.  She was born on February 15, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to Joseph and Romelia Garcia. She grew up with her family in Jemez Springs NM.   She graduated from Jemez Valley High School...

Erick Garcia

Erick Garcia

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Erick Garcia died unexpectedly in Anthony, New Mexico on December 27th, 2021, at the age of 42.

 

Erick is survived by his wife Laura Jaquez, his sons Tony Chacon, Alex Chacon and Benji Johnson, his mother Clara Garcia, his father Ken Garcia, his brother Christopher Garcia, his sister Crucita Livingston, his brother Travis Garcia, and by many nephews,...

Darrell Roger Breider

Darrell Roger Breider

Dec 27, 2021

Darrell Roger Breider, 89, left peacefully to enter eternal life on December 27, 2021, in Rio Rancho, NM. Born November 18, 1932, to Gervase & Ann Breider in Milwaukee, WI, he lived with a tireless enthusiasm that will forever be lodged in our hearts and bring a smile at each remembrance. Darrell received 3 purple hearts during his service as...

Ray "Buddy" Gutierrez

Ray "Buddy" Gutierrez

Dec 26, 2021

Ray “Buddy” Gutierrez, age 65, passed away December 26, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 10, 1956 to his parents Teofilo and Connie Gutierrez in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his: wife of 22 years, Sarah Ann (Armijo) Gutierrez; son, Matthew Gutierrez; father, Teofilo (Werro) Gutierrez; father-in-law, Richard Armijo.   He is survived by...

Joe G Velasquez

Joe G Velasquez

Dec 26, 2021

Joe G Velasquez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away in his North Valley home on December 26th, 2021, at the age of 64.

 Joe was born on October 18th, 1957, to Mabel and Jose Velasquez, and lived much of his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the second youngest of 7 children, raised with all sisters. On June 28,...

James (Jim) E. Rupp

James (Jim) E. Rupp

Dec 26, 2021

Jim grew up as the youngest of nine in Hays, Kansas and attended Benedictine college where he studied Economics and played basketball.  After graduation he went into the insurance business and became an independent agent and settled in Albuquerque with his wife, Sharon, and children in 1969. 

Sports were a lifelong passion for Jim.  As his kids were growing up, he...

John Todd Babineaux

John Todd Babineaux

Dec 26, 2021

John Todd Babineaux (50) passed suddenly Christmas night 2021 in Albuquerque after a joyful and festive day with his loving family, preparing and serving his traditional Cajun gumbo meal.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Beth Clark Babineaux, and is survived by his father, Larry; his wife Starlit; two sons Gregory James and Aidan Riley; brothers Jim (Lisa)...

Kathy Astor

Kathy Astor

Dec 26, 2021

Kathy Astor, age 53, passed away December 26, 2021 in Texas.   A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.   https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=3cfae04a-5d77-4f74-bf7e-ec6aad771ef3   Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188  

Mary (Betsy) Elizabeth Buckley

Mary (Betsy) Elizabeth Buckley

Dec 25, 2021

Mary (Betsy) Elizabeth Buckley, originally of Romeo, Michigan, died on December 25th, 2021 in Albuquerque, N.M. at the age of 79 of congestive heart failure. 

The daughter of Rosina Elizabeth Dailey and William J Cunningham, Mrs Buckley was born in Romeo, Michigan on January 3, 1942. 

Mrs Buckley graduated from Nazareth College in 1965. In 1965 she earned her Bachelors...

Floyd Gonzales

Floyd Gonzales

Dec 24, 2021

Floyd Gonzales, passed away on December 24, 2021.  A full obituary and service information will be posted at a later date.  

David (San) Brown

David (San) Brown

Dec 24, 2021

David Brown, beloved son, brother and friend to all he met, had his life taken from him unexpectedly and tragically on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was taken from this world much too soon.

If you were lucky enough to get the chance to meet David you would know how brilliant he was. His intellect...

Dennis Michael Geshel

Dennis Michael Geshel

Dec 23, 2021

Dennis Michael Geshel, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2021 at the age of 36. Dennis was born on July 24, 1985 at the Fort Bragg Army Hospital, North Carolina.  He spent his first five years in the Sandhills of North Carolina, moving to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1991.  He was an ambitious, hard-working, and an energetic entrepreneur who...

Renee Arriola

Renee Arriola

Dec 22, 2021

Renee Arriola, of Placitas, NM, born on July 14, has gone to be with her beloved mother and brothers on December 22, 2021.

Renee was a treasured mother, godmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend.  She was the truest definition of devotion.  Once Renee set her mind to accomplish something, she was going to make it happen.  The love she had...

Elsie Elizabeth Case

Elsie Elizabeth Case

Dec 22, 2021

ELSIE ELIZABETH CASE 1929-2021

It is with great sadness that on the morning of December 22nd, 2021, Elsie Elizabeth Case passed away peacefully at the age of 92.

Elsie was a beloved mother to three daughters, Wanda Simmons, Alanna VanWinkle (George) and Donna Case.

She is survived by one sister Shirley Hayes, one brother Robert Brown (Marilyn), eight grandchildren, Mike...

Gilbert Raymond Herrera

Gilbert Raymond Herrera

Dec 22, 2021

Gilbert R. Herrera, age 74, passed away December 22, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born June 20, 1947 to his parents, Justo and Virginia Herrera, in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Flacks. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Herrera, and his son, Jeffrey Herrera.   A Visitation will be held January...

Dale L Muncy

Dale L Muncy

Dec 22, 2021

Dale LeeRoy Muncy was born December 21, 1938, to Luke and Nellie Muncy in Socorro, New Mexico. He passed away on December 22, 2021, at the age of 83. He is proceeded in death by his parents Luke and Nellie Muncy, his brothers Luke Eugene (Sonny), Bobby, Chuck, Billy, Donnie, and his sister Sue. Dale is survived by his wife...

David Rael Gonzales

David Rael Gonzales

Dec 22, 2021

David R. Gonzales December 7, 1951 - December 22, 2021 David Rael Gonzales, age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM, and lived there until he graduated from UNM and soon after moved to Los Angeles, CA where he...

Carl W. Fitzgerald

Carl W. Fitzgerald

Dec 21, 2021

Carl Fitzgerald

Carl W. Fitzgerald, 77, Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home in Bernalillo.

He was born December 25, 1943 in Auburn Il. to Orville and Pauline Fitzgerald. Carl and Helen were married on October 7, 2006

Carl served in the United Stated Navy as a Boiler Technician on the USS Tidewater from 1961...