Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

Robert "Bobbo" Bajek left this world and went home to Jesus on March 25, 2021, at the age of 65. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jane Bajek, and many other loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna; his daughter Jennifer and her husband, Cedar; son Aaron and wife Anitra; son...

Mar 24, 2021

Dale Gordon Glass passed away on March 24, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 79. He was an amazing, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a devoted family man.

He was born in Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania to Ivan and Mary Glass. He grew up in Ohio where he graduated from Stow High School. He attended college...

Mar 24, 2021

Abele James Castillo- Rinaldi blessed this world with his light on July 8, 2014. His short but purposeful journey came to a peaceful end on March 24, 2021. Abele endured a rare condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy. He is proceeded in Death by his big sister Racquelle, who passed from the same condition five years ago. Though the ailments he suffered were...

Mar 23, 2021

Betty Jane Cunningham, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born October 8, 1935 to Ray Sell and Esther Reed Sell in Stockton, Kansas.  She was a graduate of Stockton High School, Class of 1953.  She married Harold Cunningham on October 11, 1953, in Stockton, Kansas.  She was employed by Old American Insurance (20...

Mar 23, 2021

Mar 23, 2021

Rita Cantrell 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on March 23, 2021.

She was born on April 28, 1932 in Casa Salazar, NM.

She is survived by daughters, Patricia McCants of Bullhead City, AZ and Terrie Bitterolf of Minot, ND; sons, Dwayne Cantrell of Albuquerque, NM, and Michael Cantrell of Fort Sumner, NM; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

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....