Obituaries

Aug 2, 2021

Mr. Christopher Michael Warrick, age 26 of Rio Rancho, NM. Passed into the loving arms of his heavenly father on August 2, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by; his beloved grandparents Ronald and Mary Ellen Warrick, Aunt Meloney, cousin Little Juan Sanchez, Uncles Randy Warrick, Chris Porter and Shawn Warrick, and cousin Leslie Rogers. He...

Aug 2, 2021

Janalle Marie Franco (Catanach) beloved mother and friend passed August 2nd 2021 at the age of 53.

Janalle is survived by her children, Justin Baca, Jeremy Baca, and Janaye Franco; sisters, JoLynne McDaniel and husband, Dexter and Lori Collins and her husband, Bobby; niece/goddaughter, Kimberly Kneebone and husband, Zach; brother, Jeff Anaya and wife, Robin; niece, Krystal Salazar; grandchildren, Layla...

Aug 2, 2021

Axel “Ole” Nels Ollila passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2nd at the age of 92 and 1 month to the day.  He was an amazing husband, father and friend.  He was a true socialite; never met anyone he didn’t like and always ready to tell a joke to brighten someone’s day.  He was born in Menahga, Minnesota on July...

Jul 31, 2021

Jul 31, 2021

Frances Louise Weeber

Age 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Philip Weeber, and she is survived by her daughter, Dawn Weeber; son, Philip Henry Weeber; son, Karl William Weeber; son, Edwin John Weeber and wife Jessica Banko; niece, Loriann Jimenez. She...

Jul 31, 2021

John Craig Hudiburg

John Craig Hudiburg (Craig) age 73, was called home by his loving Heavenly Father on July 31, 2021. We know of the joy and glorious reunion as he has been reunited with his father, John Gipson Hudiburg and Martha Guylynn Bogard Hudiburg who preceded him in their passing. We are grateful for Our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ and...

Jul 31, 2021

Santiago Luis Carvalho, 14, of Edgewood passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 31st, 2021. He was born in Guatemala, adopted and moved to New Mexico in 2008. He was an honor roll student at Edgewood Middle School, blackbelt in ATA Taekwondo and member of MESD Cheer Squad. Hobbies included art, fashion and movies/drama. He is survived by grandmother, Regina McMahon...

Jul 30, 2021

Carolyn L. Waldschmidt passed away on July 30, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 88.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, John Waldschmidt, James Waldschmidt, Davis Waldschmidt; daughters, Kathy Ulibarri, Cyndy Scales, Sheryl Katcher, Rosemary Porttieus; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo A. Waldschmidt.

Carolyn was born on October...

Jul 30, 2021

Our beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Julie Kae Roerick was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday July 30th, 2021. Julie is survived by her daughter Jillian Clark, and Jillian’s wife Jillian Sabatini, siblings Patsy Beck (Tim), Mark Roerick (Rosie), Karen Troske, and Colleen Roerick. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Due to the Covid...

Jul 30, 2021

Della Benavidez, 76, passed away on July 30, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  A Memorial Service will be held on August 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico.  

Della was born on August 6, 1944, to Fred Casillas and Guadalupe Salinas. She married Benny Benavidez in Farwell, Texas on June 11, 1974. Della loved...

Jul 29, 2021

Anthony F. Lopez

Age 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on July 29, 2021 peacefully in his sleep from natural causes.

Anthony is survived by his son, James Lopez (Jimmy); his daughter, Donna Barnhill spouse Derek Barnhill; and son Carlos Lopez; first granddaughter, Lisa Fields spouse Aaron Fields; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his...

Jul 28, 2021

Kálmán Imre Oravecz, PhD (known as “Apu” to his family and “Dr. O” to his students), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 88. Kálmán was born in Nógrádsipek, Hungary in 1932; he left Hungary during the 1956 Revolution one semester shy of completing his Masters degree in Mining Engineering. He was welcomed into...

Jul 27, 2021

Garry Ray Gooden

Age 68, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born in Independence, MO on November 21, 1952, the son of Wayne and Betty Gooden.

Garry served in The United States Air Force for 20 years as a Technical Sergeant. He served in Desert Storm & Desert Shield. Recognition he received Bronze Star, Small arms expert, Air Force...

Jul 27, 2021

Jul 25, 2021

03/07/1972 – 07/25/2021

Albuquerque resident and former Farmington resident, Sheila R Candelaria, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 25, 2021.

Sheila is survived by her mother, Charlene Archuleta Zdunczyk and spouse Carl Zdunczyk, Rio Rancho, NM; father, Paul M Candelaria and spouse Belinda, Farmington, NM; sister Carla L Candelaria, Albuquerque, NM and half-sister Crystal Candelaria Israel, Farmington, NM; step brother,...

Jul 23, 2021

Crusita R. Montoya, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2021 at her home in Socorro.  Crusita was born on May 14, 1938 in Lemitar, NM to Isidro and Elisa (Castillo) Romero Sr.  On November 10, 1957, Crusita married Estanislado (Stanley).  Together they had four children, Annette (Vic) Montoya Nelson; Estanislado...

Jul 23, 2021

Marvin D. Baca, passed away on July 23, 2021, in Cuba, NM at the age of 50.

Marvin was a very kind, loving, accepting person and will be missed dearly! Marvin loved music, creating art and was always supportive and encouraging with his family and friends. 

He is survived by his mother Ethel Baca, father George Baca, two daughter’s Nashiua...

Jul 22, 2021

Jose Antonio (Tony) Romero, age 86, passed away July 22, 2021. He was born July 6, 1935 to Cipriano and Annie (Arguello) Romero in Questa, NM. He married Carolina Mossman of Questa, NM at age 18 and they had 8 children. Later in life, he married Lorraine Sanchez of Taos, NM. He lived in Questa, NM for many years, later...

Jul 21, 2021

Catherine Amanda Sanchez was called to heaven.

 Amanda as she was called is loved and missed very much. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend to everyone who knew her. Amanda is survived by her daughter Serenity, her son David, her mother Debbie Montoya, her sisters Victoria and Gloria Montoya, her nephew Joseph Montoya, her uncle Eddie James,...

Jul 21, 2021

Julian B. Martinez, 74, was called by God peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Medardo Martinez, mother, Edwina Martinez, brother, John Martinez and nephew, Patrick Raya. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diana, his children, Rosalie (Bryant) Audirsch, Doreen (Anthony) Perez, Daniel (Marie) Martinez, Gillian (Felipe) Nevarez,...