Obituaries

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

Oct 18, 2021

Baseliza “Me Lindo” Vaquera passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in Norwalk, California at the age of 71.

Baseliza is survived by her children, Henry Serrano, Rosa Serrano, Ernie Zamorano, and Amy Zamorano; sister, Bella Vaquera; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Baseliza was born on October 28, 1949 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Roque Vaquera and Rosa Quinones. She came...

Oct 17, 2021

In loving memory of

      Jesse Grigg

6-4-1991 - 10-17-2021

 

Jesse left this world, unexpectedly, October 17, 2021, at the age of 30, in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was born June 4, 1991 to Fred and Jackie Grigg, in Albuquerque. Jesse  was a loving, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  He attended Rio Rancho High, loved to garden, fish, cook...

Oct 17, 2021

Rosemary Koch (Deibel), 59, passed away October 17, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM.  She passed peacefully in her home with her two sons and twin sister by her side.  

Rosey was born on December 31, 1961 in Buffalo, NY to Maurand G. and Joan E. Deibel.  She earned her Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Niagara County Community College in...

Oct 17, 2021

James S. Snyder, known to most as Big Jim, passed away October 17, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 77.  He was born December 20, 1943 in Allentown, PA to Paul and Mary Snyder.  He graduated L.E. Dieruff High School, Class of 1961.   He then proudly served our country for 4 years in the United States Navy,...

Oct 17, 2021

Esther June (Stewart) Weinhold, 79, passed away the night of Sunday, October 17, 2021. June was born to Joseph Walker and Mildred Frances (Blakeman) Stewart on January 27, 1942 in Mechanicsburg, Illinois. At a young age, June and her family moved from Illinois to Shelbina, Missouri. In the early 1960s, following her sister, June relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico and...

Oct 16, 2021

Celebration of Life for Larry Dean Woolridge Sr.

 

Larry Dean Woolridge Sr. was born August 2nd, 1943, in Topeka Kansas. He departed this Earth to be with the Lord on October 16th, 2021. He was blessed with his daughter, Jonita Woolridge, and son Larry Woolridge Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodre Woolridge and Dorothy Jean...

Oct 16, 2021

Thelma Thompson passed away on October 16th, 2021. 

She is survived by her seven children, Stephanie Chandler, Constance Jobe, Robert Thompson, Susan Dooley (Kenneth), Thomas Thompson (Barby), Penny Franks, and Barb Simcox (Kary), as well as her twenty grandchildren, and twenty seven great-grandchildren. 

 

Private services will be held at a later date. 

Oct 14, 2021

Armijo, Ambrocio Manuel

Age 96, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, NM on May 22, 1925.  Private services will held at a later date. 

Oct 14, 2021

Contreras, Stella  Age 90 passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Stella was born on September 19, 1931 to Adolpho and Dolores Pino in Magdalena, New Mexico. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert and children, Ronald Contreras, Debra Cross, and Valarie Brown. She is survived by her loving children Dolores E. Contreras, Elizabeth Thomas (David), Jeanette Wilson, Robert...

Oct 14, 2021

Richard “Ricardo” Dominic Romero Jr., age 34, passed away October 14, 2021 in Cuba, NM. He was born January 11, 1987 to Richard and Christina Romero in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fidel Pacheco and Patsy Pacheco.   He is survived by his parents, Richard and Christina Romero; his brother, Matthew Pacheco and Tanya...

Oct 13, 2021

Curtis Haakenson, 73, passed away October 13th, 2021. Curtis was born on May 20th, 1948 in Mayville, North Dakota to Neil and Emlyn Haakenson of Galesburg, North Dakota. Curtis graduated from Clifford Galesburg High School in 1966. He then attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota for a teaching degree from 1966 to 1970.

Curtis proceeded to join the Army from...