Maria Erlinda Sandoval
Oct 20, 2020
Sandoval, Maria Erlinda
Maria Erlinda (Leyva) Sandoval, born to David Leyva Sr. and Esperanza (Puga) Leyva in Big Spring, Texas on April 2, 1952, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Maria was a solid pillar of love, living each day for moments with her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the ultimate lights...
Joseph Ray Gutierrez
Oct 19, 2020
Joseph Ray Gutierrez, age 67, went to his heavenly home on October 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joseph is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Nancy; Stepchildren: Kristin and husband Rick Magowan, Steven Baca, Paul Baca and wife Erica; grandchildren: Jordan, Grayson and Noelle. Joseph served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps after...
Charlean Raymond
Oct 18, 2020
Charlean Raymond, a dedicated staff member of Rio Rancho Public Schools and longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18th at the age of 63.
Charlean is survived by her mother, Willean Kirby of Albuquerque, sister and brother in law, Sherry and John Millea of Corrales, niece Cassie Millea of Rio Rancho, nephew and wife Jeff and...
Lawrence "Larry" Torres
Oct 17, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Torres, age 61, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in El Paso, TX on July 12, 1959 to Fernando Sr. and Enedina Torres.
He was preceded in death by his parents’ Fernando Sr. and Enedina and his sister, Marylou Armendariz.
Larry is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Susan Torres; grandchildren, Dominic...
Jose "Joe" Hernandez
Oct 17, 2020
Jose "Joe" Ernesto Hernandez, age 78, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in El Paso, TX on November 7, 1941, to Jose and Consuelo 'Lupe' Hernandez.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Hernandez; mother, Consuelo 'Lupe' Hernandez.
Joe is survived by his most beloved wife, Elvira "Daisy" Hernandez of Rio Rancho, NM; sons, Darrek...
Patrick Joseph Werick
Oct 16, 2020
Patrick Joseph Werick
September 22, 2001 - October 16, 2020
(Age 19)
Patrick Joseph Werick, age 19, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Taos, New Mexico, to Patrick and Sharon Werick.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Cheryl Shinaberry of Rio Rancho, NM and his maternal grandmother, Jeanne Gladfelter of Santa...
Gordon Harry Karcher
Oct 16, 2020
Gordon H. Karcher, age 72, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, on October 16, 2020.
With a natural ability to fix anything that had a motor on it, Gordon spent most of his work life as an auto mechanic in Farmington, New Mexico. After retiring, Jean and Gordon spent 2 years on the road, full-time RVing. Gordon, being a homebody, was ready after 2...
Mark Alan Burroughs
Oct 16, 2020
Mark Alan Burroughs, age 32, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 17, 1988, to Michael Burroughs and Deborah Clark.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Alice Burroughs.
Mark is survived by his beloved two year old son, Weston Burroughs of Edgewood, NM; father, Michael Robert Burroughs (step-mother, Denise...
Arline E. Heikkila
Oct 15, 2020
Arline E. Neikkila passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 104. She was born to Samuel Nelson and Augusta Halbig on September 26, 1916, in Manchester, Connecticut.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Allan Heikkila.
Arline is survived by children, Carl Heikkila and Karen Heikkila.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Steve Jakymiw
Oct 15, 2020
Steve passed away comfortably on Thursday, October 15th.
He is preceded in death by his wife Alice, Son Steven, Daughter in-law Denise and 4 brothers, John, Michael, Walter, and Peter.
Survived by Son Michael, Grand Children; Stephanie and her Husband Mark Bookhamer, Danielle and her Husband Riley McMullan, Jason Jakymiw, and Mitchell Jakymiw. Great Grand Children; Connor, Joseph, Kathleen, Peyton, and Jackson.
Born in a small village...
James J. White
Oct 14, 2020
James "Jim" Joseph White of Rio Rancho, NM, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 59.
Always the life of the party, but never one to seek the limelight, Jim's sense of humor will be most missed by all who knew him. His rare gift to make everyone in any and...
Glenna Jean Getz Napier
Oct 12, 2020
Glenna Jean Getz Napier, age 79, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on June 24, 1941, to Frank and Harriett Dickson. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Skip Napier of Albuquerque, NM; children Glenn Geiser-Getz (Amy) of Geneseo, NY and Kristy Getz of Las Vegas, NV...
Brian Link
Oct 11, 2020
Brian Arthur Link passed away on October 11, 2020 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 64.
Brian was born on June 13, 1956 to Warren and Arlyne Link.
He married Frances Saiz on June 3, 2006. He worked for Rio Rancho Police Department for over 20 years and later retired from RRPD. Public Service was not just...
Leslie Gale Sawey
Oct 11, 2020
Our cherished daughter, sister and aunt, Leslie Gale Sawey, flew away to a better place on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She brought so much joy and love to all who knew her and blessed many with her encouragement and uplifting attitude.
She is survived by her Mother, Marilla Ann Sawey, Sister and Brother-in-law Jane and Chuck Castillo, Nephew and Niece...
Nancy Elizabeth Rogers
Oct 11, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth Rogers died on October 11, 2020 at 1:39 pm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 27, 1943 in Joplin, Missouri to Orman Goodyear Charles and Elizabeth Deahl Charles. She graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia. She attended and graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1968 and received her Masters degree from...
Luciano Gutierrez
Oct 10, 2020
Luciano (Slim) Gutierrez Jr. was born on May 12, 1941 in Socorro, New Mexico and passed away on October 10, 2020. Slim was the third son of six children born to Luciano Sr. and Jenny Gutierrez. Slim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tony and Greg and sister-in-law’s, Mary Jane and Barbara. Slim lived part of his life...
Lourdes "Lou" Cordova
Oct 9, 2020
Lourdes (Lou) Cordova, left her earthly home to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 9, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Santa Fe, NM. She gave her life to the Lord in 1947 and followed him with a servant’s heart, always helping others. She lived in New Mexico for the...
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