Obituaries

Mar 23, 2021

Owen M. McKenna, 66, of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 23, 2021.

Owen was born in Glen Cove, New York to Anna Weeda and Peter McKenna Jr. on October 30, 1954. He attended Brentwood High School and graduated in 1972. Then he was accepted into the University of New Mexico. In 1979 he received his Bachelors. He continued his...

Mar 23, 2021

Tina Faith Walters, age 34, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born in Chinle, Arizona on May 2, 1986, to Anthony Walters and Devera Yazzie. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Devera Yazzie.

Tina is survived by father, Anthony Walters of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Dusk Walters; brothers, Edison Walters, Xavier Clough; grandparents, Harry and Anna...

Mar 23, 2021

Antonio “Pilar” Urioste, 62, resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 20 years, went to be with Our Lord, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born to Eloy and Felipita Urioste in Las Vegas, New Mexico and raised in Algodones, New Mexico from the age of 6.

Pilar is survived by his wife, Angie of 41 years, his sons; Daniel...

Mar 22, 2021

Retired Senior Master Sergeant Daniel Patrick "Doc" McCarthy passed away New Year's Eve, 2020, peacefully, in his sleep while the world was celebrating, drinking, and lighting off fireworks.

Daniel was born on August 5th, 1946 in Sacramento, California to Leroy and Catherine McCarthy.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he trained in the healthcare profession....

Mar 22, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of W. Glenn Buckland on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM. Glen was born on March 24, 1964 in El Paso, Texas; the son of Bonnie Eddleton and Joe Buckland. Glen was devoted to his family and friends with great gratitude for the love he was shown. His granddaughter Gemma was...

Mar 22, 2021

It is with much love and admiration that we celebrate the life of Porfirio Ronald Diaz.  He was born June 27, 1950 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2021 in his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Maria, two daughters, Suzana (husband Michael) and Andrea...

Mar 21, 2021

Cover, Carmen Gonzalez June 12, 1923 – March 21, 2021 Carmen Cover passed away in Albuquerque on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at age 97. Carmen was born in Las Cruces to Pedro and Maximina Gonzalez. She was predeceased by her husband, Brooks; son, Ulis Kelly, and son David Kelly, and her sisters, Amelia and Dolores. She is survived by her...

Mar 21, 2021

Mar 21, 2021

Manuela Martinez went home to be with the lord on March 21, 2021.

She was born on December 24, 1934 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Manuela Rios met Fermin Martinez, the Love of her life, in El Paso Texas in 1955. On October 12, 1957 they married and she became Manuela Martinez. They started a family and had 3 children. They spent...

Mar 20, 2021

Gomez, Mary Lou Age 90, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. She was born December 23, 1930 in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Sol Padilla; daughter Carmelita; brothers, Leo, William, and Orlando. She is survived by her brother Sol (Emily); daughters: Debbie (Ivan), Jackie, Yvette, Celeste (Michael); son Matthew (Angie); seven grandchildren; seven...

Mar 20, 2021

Joe “Tito” Cisneros passed away on March 20, 2021 in Ontario, California at the age of 59.

Joe is survived by his mother, Connie Joseph (Dennis) of Rio Rancho, NM; his sisters, Dolly Cisneros (Temo) of Albuquerque, NM and Deanna Zamorano (Ernie) of Rio Rancho, NM; nephews, Paul Orona (Natasha) of Rio Rancho, NM, Ruben Barger of Albuquerque, NM, Jeffrey Zamorano...

Mar 19, 2021

Matthew David Hunt

Matthew David “Matt,” Matty,” “Mateo,” “Lunchbox,” “Biff,” Hunt, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 33. Born on Feb. 25, 1988, in Denver, CO, he was the youngest son and seventh of eight children of John and Diana Hunt, of Albuquerque, NM.

Beloved son, brother, uncle, boss, cousin, friend, employee and co-worker, he...

Mar 19, 2021

It is with considerable sadness we announce the passing of beloved son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Larry Kaye Dyer.  Larry graced our world upon his arrival August 16, 1943, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, born to the late Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Dyer and Wanda Dyer.   On Friday, March 19, 2021, he was summoned to his eternal resting place in...

Mar 19, 2021

Jean E. Johnson was born December 2nd, 1965 in Duluth, Minnesota. She died suddenly on March 19th, 2021.

Beloved mother, Virginia Hartjoy of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and beloved father, Jack and wife, Pam Leonard of Olympia, Washington.

Jean was always out going. She loved to talk to people. She made friends easily and kept her friends throughout her life....

Mar 19, 2021

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, grandson, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend - Dominic. 

No words can explain the loss our family is feeling losing our beautiful angel. Dom has left each and every one of us with so many cherished memories that will live in our hearts forever. 

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Mar 18, 2021

Gregory R. Burpo, an Albuquerque native, passed away peacefully on March 18. He was born April 22, 1971. He is survived by his mother Sharon Rupert and stepfather Richard Rupert, father Robert Burpo, sister Jennifer Mulliniks and brother-in-law Michael.   Greg had been a financial advisor with First American Financial Advisors for 23 years. Prior to that he was team...

Mar 18, 2021

Mary Chavez, age 96, of Lubbock, Texas, (previously of Albuquerque) passed away March 18th, 2021 peacefully at her residence.

She was born August 18, 1924, in Los Angeles, daughter of the late Juan and Ophelia Lopez. Raised by her grandmother, Romola Garcia, since she was 9 months old; Mary grew up in Albuquerque, NM where she went on to meet...

Mar 18, 2021

Carlos Sesario Carrillo On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Carlos S Carrillo, magnificent father of five children, passed away at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes B Carrillo. He is survived by his five children. Grandpa Carrillo was born on September 16, 1936. Proud Virgo and South Valley resident, he attended barber college in...

Mar 17, 2021

 

Michael Gerard DeWalt

Michael Gerard DeWalt. A Good Man. The Love of Our Lives. Everyday Hero.

Born in Bangkok, Thailand, April 20th,1959 and suddenly called home by the Lord on March 17th, 2021. Michael loved God, his family, and his country. Of all the hats he wore and jobs he had, he loved being a husband and father best.

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Mar 17, 2021

Josephine “Jo” Marie Friedt

October 28, 1937 – March 17, 2021

Josephine was born on October 28, 1937 in Regent, North Dakota and she went to be with the Lord and Blessed Mother on March 17, 2021 in Grants, New Mexico. She married Victor Friedt on November 16, 1954 in Regent, North Dakota and moved to Grants, New Mexico on...