Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Jan 22, 2022

Sean Michael McCloskey, age 63, passed away in his home January 22, 2022.  He was born December 13, 1958 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Joseph and Gloria McCloskey.  He was a graduate of Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, New Jersey class of 1976.  He attended the University of New Mexico.  He enjoyed playing Chess and taught his great-nephew how...

Jan 22, 2022

Alberto B. Bustamante, 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on January 22, 2022.

Alberto was born in San Miguel, New Mexico on April 12, 1928, to Victor Bustamante and Librada Bejarano-Bustamante.  His love for farming began at a very young age, when he started working with his father and for area farmers throughout...

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Jan 20, 2022

Madalena “Nena” Valdez, age 45, passed away on January 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born November 12, 1976, to Josie Valdez in Cuba, NM.   She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Priscilla Valdez.   She is survived by her three children, Lea Hofman, Mya Hofman, and Jason Hofman Jr of Albuquerque, NM.   Madalena was a...

Jan 20, 2022

John Leonard Murphy, 64, passed away at his home in Lemitar, NM on January 20, 2022.

John was born in Deming, NM on December 31, 1957 to Joe and Phyllis Murphy.  He was the second of four children and lived the majority of his life in the Socorro area.  John was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, boat...

Jan 20, 2022

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Dan Archuleta, beloved husband, father and Yayo, of Albuquerque, NM was called home to rest with Our Lord and His Holy Mother on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  He passed away in Cumming, GA from complications due to COVID, with his wife by his side.  He was 76 years old.

Dan was born on April 13, 1945...

Jan 20, 2022

Corina “Cora” Carmelita Sorrow, age 81, passed away peacefully January 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on July 21, 1940, to Ramon and Josefita Sandoval in Cuba, NM.   She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond Sandoval Jr., and stepfather, Ben Gurule.   She is survived by her: sons, Kavin (Eileen) Sorrow of Cuba, NM,...

Jan 19, 2022

Joshua Paul Santillanes (Doug Funny) was born on July 21, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 

He graduated from Los Lunas High School in 2004, he then went to UNM Valencia Campus, he went on to be an executive chef. He married Kameran King in...

Jan 19, 2022

Mayta Morris passed away on 01/19/22 surrounded by her family at home.

She was a lifelong resident of Corrales.

She graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Rosemary Martinez, sister, Theresa Ann Martinez, and brother, Richard Martinez.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Morris of 27 years, brother, Ralph...

Jan 19, 2022

Brandon Arthur Wood, age 29, passed away January 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 7, 1992 in Albuquerque, NM to Bruce Wood and Valerie Secatero.   A Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at the...

Jan 18, 2022

James C. Lopez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly on January 18, 2022 at the age of 55.   James is survived by: his mother Agnes Aragon; his sister Donna Barnhill; his brother Carlos Lopez; his children: Abel Aragon, Jaqueline Aragon, Michael Lopez, Christopher Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Jonathan Lopez, Matthew Lopez, Gena Lopez, Pauline Lopez, and Dominic Lopez;...

Jan 18, 2022

Celso Jaramillo, of Corrales, beloved father and grandfather, left to be with his Lord in heaven after 88 beautiful earthly years on January 18th, 2022. Celso was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Bessie Jaramillo, his mother and father, Josephina and Demetrio Jaramillo, daughter Georgia Jaramillo, son-in-law, Michael Saavedra, daughter-in-law, Loretta Jaramillo. Brothers, Frank, Armando and...

Jan 18, 2022

William “Al” Allen Stufft, age 94, passed away January 18, 2022, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1927, to Foster and Ruby Stufft in Ainsworth, NE.   William was a proud veteran of the US Air Force with the Strategic Air Command; he was awarded the Korean SV Medal with one...