Obituaries

Bryce Anthony Pizzonia

Bryce Anthony Pizzonia

Sep 4, 2025

Bryce Anthony Pizzonia, 45, beloved son, father, brother and friend, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Bryce left us far too soon. We will always remember his infectious laugh and his easy smile. He loved music and often shared his favorite songs with his children. They will forever miss their dad with his funny stories and antics. He was quick...

Julie Louise Gonzales

Julie Louise Gonzales

Sep 4, 2025

Julie Louise Gonzales

October 11, 1961-September 04, 2025

Julie Louise Gonzales (maiden name Beaton) was born on October 11, 1961, in San Luis Obispo, California and joined her mother Jan and grandchildren Taylor and Tamra in heaven on September 4, 2025. She was 63 years old and survived by her loving husband Ray, loving father Jerry and his wife Tammy, stepfather Ken,...

Gilbert P. Montaño

Gilbert P. Montaño

Sep 4, 2025

Gilbert P. Montaño, age 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on November 18, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the cherished son of Vicente and Annie Montaño. A proud graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1958, Gilbert embarked on a fulfilling career as a steam plant boiler operator at...

Angelo Frank Garcia

Angelo Frank Garcia

Sep 4, 2025

  Angelo F. Garcia, age 53, was born on May 29, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clemente Garcia Jr. and Alice M. Torres Garcia. He passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 4, 2025.

  Angelo was a proud Army veteran, husband, father, and friend. He was a giving, kind-hearted person who helped anyone in need, including—but not limited...

Steve Sumiyama Rangel

Steve Sumiyama Rangel

Sep 3, 2025

Deacon Steve Sumiyama Rangel, age 68, was called to eternal rest on September 3, 2025, following the sudden onset of aggressive pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully at home in the presence of his devoted family.

Steve was born on January 5, 1957, in San Antonio, TX, to Leo and Karen Rangel. He and his older brother, Lou, and younger sister, Joan,...

Lorenzo Polaco

Lorenzo Polaco

Sep 2, 2025

Lorenzo Polaco, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025, at the age of 96.

He was born on February 25,1929, at the hospital in Lumberton, New Mexico, and grew with his family in Chama. He was the son of Pedro Polaco and Bernadita Medina. A proud Navy veteran.

Lorenzo was preceded in death...

Jose Esau Aragon

Jose Esau Aragon

Sep 2, 2025

Jose Esau Aragon passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at the age of 81. Esau was a farmer for many years in Luis Lopez where he lived and raised his family. He retired from Socorro Consolidated Schools where he served as Head of Maintenance and is remembered by many SHS graduates. Esau also...

Henry Leonard Montoya

Henry Leonard Montoya

Sep 2, 2025

Henry Leonard Montoya of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 2, 2025. Leonard was born March 12, 1937, in Cuba, NM, to Manuel and Marguerite Montoya. Leonard enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, having a cold beer or two, telling a good story, and a love of the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a long-time member of Our...

Christine Diane Messersmith

Christine Diane Messersmith

Sep 1, 2025

Christine Diane (Smith) Messersmith passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 1, 2025. Born on January 1, 1952, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Christine was the devoted daughter of LeRoy and Frances Smith. As part of an Air Force family, she spent her early years traveling throughout Germany and the East Coast of the United States...

William Kennedy Gregory

William Kennedy Gregory

Aug 31, 2025

William Kennedy Gregory, known to most as Bill, was larger than life. At 6 foot 4 inches, he would walk into a room, and you would know he had arrived; yet he had a gentle presence that was easy and calming.

He was born on October 2, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bill was an excellent student, although he liked the...

Vicente Torres Jr.

Vicente Torres Jr.

Aug 31, 2025

With great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announced the passing of Vicente Torres Jr. age 85, on August 31, 2025, at his home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico. He was surrounded with love and prayers from his family.

Vicente was born May 13, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Vicente and Ana-Maria Olguin Torres. He was...

JoAnn Elias

JoAnn Elias

Aug 29, 2025

JoAnn Elias, age 32, beloved wife, daughter, and sister passed away August 29, 2025. JoAnn, a self-declared bookworm, was known for her smile, her collection of perfumes and candles, her joy for capturing beauty of the outdoors with photography, her desire to travel and always buying little things to remember where she had been, her spontaneity to explore a new...

David B. Heard

David B. Heard

Aug 29, 2025

Dr. David B. Heard, Ph.D., 77, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 29, 2025.

David was born in 1948 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the second of six children. He was named after his maternal grandfather, David Egbert, and grew up in a family shaped by values of faith, resilience, and independence.

In his youth, David was deeply shaped by his years...

Nicholas D'Egidio

Nicholas D'Egidio

Aug 29, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” D'Egidio, 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025.

Nick was born on January 15, 1960, in Newark, New Jersey, to Maria and Antonio D'Egidio.

On October 3, 1981, he married his wife, Amy, and together they built a life grounded in love, devotion, and perseverance. He is survived by Amy,...

Jill Ann Lythgoe

Jill Ann Lythgoe

Aug 28, 2025

Jill Ann Lythgoe, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief illness.

Born on April 27, 1946, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Gerald F. and Marion F. McGill, Jill lived a life rooted in compassion, service, and family. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior, WI in 1964 and earned her degree...

Anthony Candelaria

Anthony Candelaria

Aug 28, 2025

Anthony Candelaria, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on April 29, 1955, in Albuquerque to his parents Mary R. Candelaria and Benito Candelaria.

  Anthony was a proud graduate of Albuquerque High School, Class of 1973. He was a devoted member of San Ignacio Catholic Church, where he served faithfully as...

Adelaida "Ida" Montoya

Adelaida "Ida" Montoya

Aug 27, 2025

Adelaida “Ida” Montoya, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on July 12, 1937, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Antonio and Pearl Montoya.

Ida was a proud graduate of El Rito School and dedicated over 25 years of service to the State of New Mexico, working for the Department of...

John Lakari

John Lakari

Aug 26, 2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of John Lakari, born in Palmer, MI. John lived with his beloved life partner, Paula Wynnyckyj, in Albuquerque since 2003. During his life, John contributed to several national and international business interests.  He was a veteran and will be remembered for his dry wit, kindness and friendly smile.  A daily walk with canine...

Loraine Krbez Van Patten Klapperich

Loraine Krbez Van Patten Klapperich

Aug 26, 2025

Loraine Krbez Van Patten Klapperich peacefully left this earth on August 26, 2025 while living her hundredth year, eighty four days shy of her hundredth birthday. Lonny, as she was nicknamed by one of the many boys who was smitten with her during her teen years, was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 18, 1925 to Joseph Krbez and Ella...

Amalia Camacho

Amalia Camacho

Aug 25, 2025

Amalia Camacho passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of Monday, 25 August 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 94 years old and is survived by her son and only child, Frank Camacho, and her brother-in-law, German Gonzalez. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews from both sides of her family and many friends. Amalia was preceded...