Obituaries

Theresa M Quintero

Theresa M Quintero

Feb 18, 2022

Theresa M. Quintero, 67 of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 18th, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1954 to Jose A. and Mabel R. Velasquez in Espanola, NM. She was the fourth of seven children. She resided in New Mexico her whole life, spending most of her time in Rio Rancho...

Richard Raczkowski

Richard Raczkowski

Feb 18, 2022

Richard Raczkowski, age 93, formerly of Cranford and Newark, New Jersey, passed away Friday, February 18th 2022.  He was born on July 22nd, 1928 to Zenon Raczkowski and Jennie Sadowski, both of Poland.

              Richard joined the Army early and rose to the rank of Sergeant with procurement responsibilities while stationed in Guam and Saipan.  Living...

Earl D. Zaplin

Earl D. Zaplin

Feb 18, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Earl. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of thirty years, daughter Savannah Skinner (Tyrone), stepson Dominic Garcia, brother Michael Zaplin (Ann), and brother-in-law Ronnie Vaughan (Joyce). He is also survived by five beautiful grandchildren, Chanel, Miya, Olivia, Mikaylah, and Gabrielah. He also had nieces and nephews, great...

Janet Marie McNeil

Janet Marie McNeil

Feb 17, 2022

Janet Marie McNeil, 85, went peacefully home to the Lord on February 17, 2022. She was the second of two children (her older brother was John) born to John (Jack) and Jane (née Walsh) McNeil on July 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. An outgoing child, Janet (who preferred to go by the name Jan) loved riding horses, high jinks...

Richard T. Bustamante

Richard T. Bustamante

Feb 16, 2022

Richard Thomas Bustamante, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, passed on to heaven on Wednesday morning February 16, 2022.  He was 59 years old.   Richard was born in Socorro, New Mexico on June 7, 1962, to Alberto Bustamante and Concepcion Alvarez Bustamante. After graduating from Socorro High School in 1980, he joined the US Army National Guard.  He was honorably...

Mark Sanmann

Mark Sanmann

Feb 15, 2022

Mark Sanmann, born 08/12/1963 and became an angel on 02/15/2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd & Barbara Sanmann and the love of his life Ragne Roberts. Mark lived his life loving and protecting everyone he met. He chose to find joy in everything he did. He was an example to all of us to accept and celebrate the...

Gloria Torres Armijo

Gloria Torres Armijo

Feb 15, 2022

 Gloria Torres Armijo

Our precious mama peacefully finished her life on earth Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born Felicitas Gloria Torres on April 27, 1931 in Jarales, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Cayetano Torres and Adela Garcia Torres, an infant daughter Lucia Ann Armijo and sister Tillie Torres Candelaria. She is survived by her...

Lucille D Baca (Vigil)

Lucille D Baca (Vigil)

Feb 15, 2022

 

On June 18, 1950, she was given the gift of life, but on February 15, 2022, she had to give it back.  She was a very blessed woman thanks to The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She led a beautiful life and for that she is grateful.  She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque; NM having graduated in 1968...

Richard Brian Chmielewski

Richard Brian Chmielewski

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Rich Chmielewski died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Monday February 14, 2022, at the age of 70.

 

Rich is survived by his wife Deborah Chmielewski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and by his brother Philip Chmielewski, S.J., of Los Angeles, California. He is preceded in death by his mother Stella (Uliasz) Chmielewski and father Frank Chmielewski.

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Guillermo Garcia Coronado

Guillermo Garcia Coronado

Feb 14, 2022

Guillermo Garcia Coronado, 80 años,  nació el 20 de abril de 1941 en Sonora, México. Falleció el 14 de febrero del 2022 en Albuquerque, NM. Sus padres fueron Carmela Coronado Romero y Samuel Garcia Enriquez.

Magdalena Parra Caperon fue su esposa por 56 años. Sus hijos fueron Luis Carlos Garcia Parra, Maria Flora Garcia Parra, Cruz Delia Garcia Parra, Juan Guillermo...

Aurelia Gonzales

Aurelia Gonzales

Feb 13, 2022

 

Aurelia R. Gonzales

June 28, 1930 - February 13, 2022

 

Aurelia decided to leave us and go home to join her husband, Tony Gonzales. She missed him so very much. Along with our dad, she wanted to hang with her children, Nina Carter and Gene Gonzales, it had been way to long.

Aurelias parents were, Aurelio and Eugenia...

Brenda Lee Teller-Waters

Brenda Lee Teller-Waters

Feb 13, 2022

Brenda Lee (Burgess) Teller-Waters, 62, departed her loving family on February 13, 2022. Brenda was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 16th, 1959 to Clifford and Beverly Burgess. She spent the beginning part of her life in Iowa and moved to Alamogordo, NM where she graduated in 1977 from Alamogordo High School.

       Brenda triumphed over many medical challenges...

Rudy E. Casaus

Rudy E. Casaus

Feb 12, 2022

Rudy E. Casaus, 72 and a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, passed away Feb. 12, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident.

Rudy was born on July 7, 1949 in Bernalillo, New Mexico to Ramon and Abby Casaus. He graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1968. Rudy always lived in service of the people. A U.S. Air Force retiree, he served...

Kevin Daniel Valdez

Kevin Daniel Valdez

Feb 12, 2022

Kevin Daniel Valdez “Max”  

April 30, 2001 – February 12, 2022 

Kevin was called to his eternal resting place in the company of angels on Saturday February 12, 2022 in Rio Rancho NM. Kevin is the son of Alan Valdez and Monique Jaramillo. He was born in Santa Fe NM on April 30, 2001. He spent a lot of time...

Jose Ernesto Luna

Jose Ernesto Luna

Feb 11, 2022

Jose Ernesto Luna, 79 was born in Puerto De Luna, New Mexico on 12/22/1942 to Mariano Luna, Sr. and Francisca Ocana.  Mr. Luna passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Mr. Luna grew up in Vaughn, New Mexico, attended Vaughn Municipal Schools and graduated in 1961.  He enlisted in the United States Army...

Marian Eileen Stewart

Marian Eileen Stewart

Feb 11, 2022

Eileen Stewart from Albuquerque New Mexico, age 81, passed away on February 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen graduated from Hollywood Beauty college where she won the State Board Championship. She was an angel on earth who chose to care for others. She loved dogs and enjoyed breeding and showing. She loved horses and especially attending the Arabian...

Joe C Roybal

Joe C Roybal

Feb 11, 2022

Joe C. Roybal, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 11, 2022. 

Joe was born and raised in Peña Blanca, New Mexico. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. He was dedicated to his family, enjoyed the outdoors through hunting and camping, and embraced life. Joe is best known as...

Dorothy Salazar

Dorothy Salazar

Feb 10, 2022

Dorothy Salazar, passed away on February 10, 2022 in Rio Rancho.  Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  She had a bubbly personality and was enthusiastic about her projects and work endeavors.  Dorothy is survived by her son Justin Markland, her daughter Joni Fernandez, her grandchildren, and her husband John Markland.  

Dorothy will be forever loved and always missed. ...

Therese Nava Martinez

Therese Nava Martinez

Feb 10, 2022

Therese Nava Martinez, 76, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home with her husband Ray by her side on February 10, 2022 from natural causes.

 

Therese attended Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and college at New Mexico Highlands in Las Vegas.  She loved spending time with her family and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren both near and...

Robert Ciarlotta

Robert Ciarlotta

Feb 10, 2022

Robert F. Ciarlotta, 72, passed away February 10, 2022, at Las Palomas Center. Robert was born July 20, 1949, in New York City, NY to his parents, Albert P. and Theresa Ciarlotta.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Albert Ciarlotta (Kathleen); nephews, Lee Ciarlotta (Cindy) and Aaron Ciarlotta (Sania); and nieces,...