Obituaries

Oct 28, 2021

Vasquez, Eufelio 1939-2021   Eufelio Vasquez was born on November 6, 1939 in the small village of La Placita, NM. He went to be with our Lord on October 28, 2021, with his family by his side.   He was preceded in death by his parents Benigno Vasquez and Mary Vasquez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58...

Oct 27, 2021

Grace Ann Sedillo, age 47, passed away on October 27, 2021, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.   Grace was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 19, 1974 to Carlie Sedillo and Yolanda Gurule. She grew up in Albuquerque and attended public schools here, graduating from Valley High School in 1996. While she was at Valley High School...

Oct 26, 2021

Carmen Chavez Crider, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on October 26, 2021. Carmen is survived by her children: Phillip D. Crider and wife Linda, Adeline M. Herrera Kenna and husband Randy, Laura L. Garcia and husband Stephen; her grandchildren: Christina, Angela, Sarah, Blake and Daniel; her great-grandchildren Brady, Violet...

Oct 25, 2021

David “Mike” Stearnes, 62, Dad, Grampy, husband, brother, friend, and funny guy left this world on Monday, October 25, 2021, after a marathon run to beat pulmonary fibrosis. At the time of his death, Mike was in Phoenix, Arizona, awaiting a lung transplant, but couldn’t quite finish the race. Mike often said that his greatest achievement was his family. He...

Oct 25, 2021

Samuel “Sammy” DeFillippo, aged 82, born June 9, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York passed peacefully at his Rio Rancho home the night of Monday, October 25, 2021. Sammy was the eldest of six children, born of Sam and Evelyn DeFillippo. After attending high school in Brooklyn, he joined the army and served his country for 4 years.  On his birthday...

Oct 25, 2021

Joseph Gene Tuttoilmondo

Sept. 8, 1945 – Oct. 25, 2021

Our dear friend, Joe, left us one day last October, succumbing to the pernicious effects of pulmonary disease. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Peter Tuttoilmondo, and Rose (Pullara) Tuttoilmondo. While a native of Colorado, Joe spent virtually all his adult life in his adopted state of New...

Oct 24, 2021

Julie Johnston Groneman, longtime resident of Rio Rancho, passed away the afternoon of October 24th in the presence of close friends and family. Julie had chosen to go on hospice after a diagnosis of lung cancer and was humbled by the outpouring of support and kindness she received from those dear to her.

 

Born on May 31st, 1952, to...

Oct 24, 2021

Angela Rodriquez passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 65.

Angela is survived by beloved husband of 27 years, Tony Rodriquez of Cuba, NM; son, Nathan Vasquez of Cuba, NM; daughter-in-law, Diana Vasquez of Cuba, NM; daughter, Julia Vasquez of Cuba, NM; grandchildren, Alberto Cervantes, Feliz Martinez, Cameron Vasquez, Jaden Vasquez, Carlos Ramos,...

Oct 24, 2021

Better known as “Speedy” 95 years young, He drove an 18-wheeler & operated heavy equipment, however, his passion was horses. He owned and trained racehorses throughout his life, which earned him his moniker. He is preceded in death by the only woman he married, Tomasita Gonzales, son Gilbert Gonzales, son-in-law Joe Ray Chavez, parents Concepcion & Melecio. Brothers Margarito, Avelino,...

Oct 24, 2021

Oct 23, 2021

Toni Lynn Rosenberry age 62 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Saturday October 23rd . She was proceed in death by her father Russell Eugene Rosenberry and her Mother Imogene Adaline Kauder. She leaves behind two daughters, Misty Dawn Leeper, Marsha Joann and husband Larry Conner. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two sisters Tammy and husband Tom Litts,...

Oct 23, 2021

William Nelson Talley IV, age 51, passed away October 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Albuquerque, NM to his parents, William Nelson Talley III and Floy Jean Stevens Talley.    He was preceded in death by his mother, Floy Jean Talley and his mother-in-law, Beatrice Wolf. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Laura Wolf...

Oct 22, 2021

Nick (Jose) Medina

February 25, 1937 – October 22nd, 2021

 

When this life is over for me, The last request I ask of Thee Obtain for me in Heaven this Grace, To See My God Face to Face.

 

Nick (Jose) Lewis Medina, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to eternal rest with family by his side, on...

Oct 21, 2021

Alice Chavez Bailey passed away October 21st, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Lajara, Colorado on August 28th, 1936 to Andrico and Gregorita Gurule.

She was preceded in death by her father, Andrico Gurule; mother, Gregorita Gurule; brothers, Leonard, Bobby, and Levi Gurule. She is survived by her husband John Bailey; daughters, Janet Parker (Marvin), Diane Saiz, Lucille Tapia...

Oct 20, 2021

George William Van Stry was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but on a trip west he fell in love with the Southwest. He made Albuquerque his home, where he lived and worked happily with his wife and family until his death on October 20, 2021. He is survived by his loving family, wife Nohemi, daughter Melanie, sons Eric and...

Oct 20, 2021

Debbie Ann Orwat, age 57, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.   She was born December 21, 1963 in Middletown, NY.   Debbie is survived by her husband, Charles Orwat; her children: Penny Rasmussen, Saul Rasmussen, Paul Rasmussen, Charles Orwat, Jr., and Diana Orwat.   A Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM...

Oct 19, 2021

Carter Downtain Gray died peacefully in Albuquerque on October 19th, 2021 at the age of three hours.

 

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Hannah Gray of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his father Mr. Brice Gray of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his brother Orion Dexter Gray of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his grandfather Derick Gray of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his grandmother Amy...

Oct 18, 2021

Madalena (Lena) Pacheco, 45, raised in Questa, NM, and a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2021.  

Lena was preceded in death by her Grandparents Elva and Frutoso Vialpando; Grandparents Martha and Philip Trujillo; Aunt Marcella Cisneros; Uncle Philip Trujillo; and Cousins Gilbert Cisneros, Veto Vialpando and Fritz Vialpando III.

Lena is survived by her...

Oct 18, 2021

Julian (“Julz” “J Money Moore”) James Moore, age 25, passed away October 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 7, 1995 to Martha Cummins-Bell and Dallas James Moore in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ben Cummings; grandmother, Ann Cummins; an older brother, Benjamin James Moore.   He is survived by his brothers:...

Oct 18, 2021