Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

Brian Scott O’Malley, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away in his home on 13 October 2021 with his loving wife of 36 years, Michaela by his side. Brian was born in Taipei, Taiwan, 2 December 1959. He was the youngest of five children born to James and Christine O’Malley. He is preceded in death by his parents and his...

Oct 12, 2021

Russell Robert Snyder passed away at the age of 68 on Tuesday, Oct, 12, 2021. 

The definition of Russ was a one-of-a-kind, son, brother, father, grandfather, husband, friend, mentor, teacher, giver, learner, boss, construction master, concrete God, problem solver, company owner, junkyard king, collector, BBQ master, traveler, ultra-light flier, fisherman, political thinker, great American, inventor, creator, storytelling legend who never...

Oct 12, 2021

Oct 12, 2021

Ned Eugene Coffey of Bernalillo New Mexico, passed from this earth on October 12, 2021 at his home, He was born in Grants, New Mexico, on February 16, 1968. Ned was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Faith Coffey, his nephew Allen Coffey, and his grandparents. He is survived by sister, Fonda Sanchez and her husband Robert of...

Oct 12, 2021

Oct 10, 2021

Pasqualina “Lena” Sarina Pizzo died peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on 10/10/2021 at the age of 97, just three weeks shy of her 98th birthday.

 

Lena was born on October 31st, 1923 in Fairview, New Jersey. Lena married her sweetheart, Phil Pizzo in Brooklyn, New York on April 27th, 1946. They were happily married for...

Oct 10, 2021

As of October 10, 2021 Eligio A (Lee) Romo has "Gone Fishing" with the Lord, 3 days before his 75th birthday. He was a happy go lucky and always had a big smile on his face. He was born October 13, 1946 in Taos, NM.   He is survived by his wife Patricia; children: Andrew Romo (Valerie), Lisa Romo (Eppie),...

Oct 10, 2021

Katherine “Kathy” Montano age 67 passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho NM on October 10, 2021 surrounded by family.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Roman Montano, her children, Lawrence Bryant, wife Vanessa and Gina Pineda.  Grandchildren Joshua Griess, Lindsay Silva and Husband Brenden, Derrick Pineda, Justin Bryant, Hannah Jones, Caleigh Bryant, and Timothy Bryant.  Great-granddaughters,...

Oct 10, 2021

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Simon (Si) Joseph Gormley Jr, was called to his eternal resting place on October 10, 2021. Born in Albany NY on April 16, 1932, Simon was preceded in death by his parents, Simon Joseph Gormley Sr and Helen Margaret (Haas) Gormley; his wife’s parents Ben and Lela Killgore and his grandchild, Jaime Lynn Gormley. He...

Oct 8, 2021

Jace Ryan Nathaniel Montoya was born on Good Friday, March 25, 2005.

He was a charismatic young man. Very loving and thoughtful person, that was always thinking of others before himself. From then on he got the nickname sweet Jace, which suited him perfectly.

Jace was an avid reader, there wasn’t a book he didn’t enjoy, but his favorite was...

Oct 8, 2021

Robert Everette Sprunk, age 73, passed away October 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 24, 1948 to Rudolph and Priscilla Sprunk in Albuquerque, NM.   He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Cangiolosi and a brother, David Sprunk.   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan "Suzy" Rael Sprunk; his parents, Randolph...

Oct 7, 2021

M. Faith Patefield  11/13/1929 – 7/27/2021

Rod J. Patefield 6/24/1928 – 10/7/2021

After having lived lives of inspirational love and devotion, it is with great sadness that the family of Roderick J. (93) and Mary Faith Patefield (91) announces their passing to the Lord.

Roderick (Rod) J. Patefield was born on June 24, 1928, in Edgar, WI, to Hurvey Jens...

Oct 7, 2021

Eduardo “Eddie” Holguin Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 64.

Eduardo is survived by his children, Dante Holguin and Diego Holguin of Albuquerque, NM and Andrea Clever of Queen Creek, AZ; grandchildren, Lucia E. Clever. He is preceded in death by his father, Eduardo Duran Holguin.

Eduardo was born on April...

Oct 6, 2021

Nelson F. Gallegos, Jr., age 52, passed away October 6, 2021. He was born October 6, 1969 in Albuquerque, NM.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Gallegos; his children: Brett Safford, Alex "Al" Jaramillo and La Miranda Jaramillo; his father, Nelson Gallegos; his brother, James Gallegos; his sister, Michell Martinez.

Nelson served his country honorably in U.S. Marine Corps.

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Oct 6, 2021

Julian G. Nesbitt peacefully passed away on October 6th, 2021. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina to parents Robert Crusoe Nesbitt, and Edna McElveen, alongside his four brothers, Malcome, Hoydt, Bob, and James.

Julian is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edna, his brothers, Malcome, Hoydt, and James, as well as his daughter, Julie Anne Nesbitt.

He...

Oct 6, 2021

Nadia Faith Contreras

Passed away October 6, cradled in her parents arms while surrounded by family.  In her short 8 years she touched the lives of many, with her beautiful smile, her laugh, her kisses, her strength and just being a happy girl. She defyed the odds since day one and proved how much of a fighter she was.

She...

Oct 5, 2021

Robert Luther Smathers, age 83, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, departed his earthly home to his eternal home in Heaven, Tuesday, October 5 after a brief illness.

 

Bob was born December 30, 1937 in Candler, North Carolina to Jennings Byron Smathers and Mary Luther Smathers. Bob spent his entire childhood in Candler where he attended school and met the love...

Oct 5, 2021

Thomas (Gary) Garvin, 70, has lost is thirty-one year-long battle with Parkinson’s. He leaves behind Roy Reini, his husband of 32 years; his son Jeremy Garvin of Sullivan, Missouri;  his father Richard Garvin of Fremont, Ohio; cousin David Falquette and his wife Rita, of Mansfield, Ohio; his cousin SR. Linda Falquette, RSM, of Toledo, Ohio, and Carol Falquette of Toledo,...

Oct 5, 2021

Oct 4, 2021

Denis, age 67, went peacefully to his heavenly home on October 4, 2021 at home.  Born in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada on February 18, 1954 to Adolphe J. and Jeannette R. (Fournier) Rivet. He grew up in Crystal Falls, Ontario Canada and moved to Socorro, New Mexico to join his love, Rose, and had a loving marriage of 20 years. 

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