Obituaries

Dec 25, 2020

Dec 25, 2020

Louellen Marie (Ross) Baldoni, of Albuquerque, was called home by our Heavenly Father on the holy day of Christmas morning December 25, 2020. Louellen was born in 1940 to Carlo and Helen Ross. She graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and also attended the University of Albuquerque. She married Robert J. Baldoni in 1962 and raised five children. She...

Dec 24, 2020

Johnnie H. Garcia peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 84.   Johnnie is survived by loving wife Piedad Garcia; daughters Kathy Garcia Quezada and husband David, and Lisa Garcia Lane and husband Jonathan; brother Ralph Garcia; grandchildren: Ernest Byers Jr. and wife Jennifer, Gabriel Garcia, Jennifer Menke and husband Patrick, Danielle Uchtman and husband...

Dec 24, 2020

Dec 23, 2020

Former New Mexico resident, John MacLeigh, passed in his sleep the morning of December 23, 2020 at the age of 85 at his home in Datil, New Mexico with his loving granddaughter Mariah by his side.  Loving father of Lisa, Tammy, John & Teresa, loving grandfather of Joshua, Katelynne, Tyler, Alex, Skyler, Maxen and of course Mariah who was fortunate...

Dec 23, 2020

Our guiding light has left us to shine in heaven’s glory.  Lindell (Biddy) Carroll, 1SG US Army, retired, passed on December 23, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was our rock, mentor and advocate whose wisdom, humor and love made all those he knew better.

Lin began his military career in 1959, serving in Vietnam and numerous duty stations in...

Dec 23, 2020

Brandy “Butterfly” Leger passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 23, 2020 at the age of 41.

Brandy is survived by her mother, Lorraine Martinez of Las Vegas, New Mexico; brother, Nathan Dominguez of Santa Fe, New Mexico; daughter, Leeandra Ledoux of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; son, Joseph Encinias of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; fiancée, Gary Pino of...

Dec 22, 2020

Delfido “Delfy” F. Anaya passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 22, 2020 at the age of 77.

Delfido is survived by his son, Jeffrey Anaya (Robin) of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Carla Anay Elenz (Mike) of Ohio; sister, Gloria Spears (Alvin) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother, Victor Anaya (Anna) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nephew, Joe Jeff Martinez (Fran)...

Dec 22, 2020

Loretta L. Madrid, devoted wife, mother & grandmother, age 86, peacefully passed away Dec. 22, 2020. Loretta was born May 6, 1934 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to Edward & Ruth Fournier. Loretta met Nick B. Madrid while he was serving in the Army. They married on Jan, 31, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. shortly after, they moved to...

Dec 22, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

June Ann (Cordonnier) Benbow passed away onto eternity in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on 12-22-2020. June Ann was born in Dayton, Ohio to Stephen and Mary (Houillion) Cordonnier. 

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jesse Arthur Benbow, mother Mary Mathila (Houillion) Cordonnier, father Stephen Frank Cordonnier, sister Cecilia Mary House, brother-in-law Ralph Edwin House, sister Margaret Mary...

Dec 21, 2020

Jeanette B. Hale Age 100, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in, Eagleville, MO., on January 6, 1920, to Carlos and Mary Russell. She was married to Keith Hale for fifty years. Jeanette is survived by son, Dan Hale of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Linda Spellman of Simivalley, Ca.; daughter in law Lori Hale of Albuquerque,...

Dec 21, 2020

Lawrence J Belanger, 69 years old of Las Cruces, New Mexico

He passed away December 21, 2020 at Lovelace Hospital.

Lawrence was born September 12, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He served in the US Navy and did two tours in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He had received various medals including National Defense Service metal, Combat Action Ribbon...

Dec 20, 2020

Eusabio (Chevo) Apodaca Contreras passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family in Albuquerque on Sunday, December 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with a dibilitating illness.  Chevo was the Contreras family patriarch as well as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Chevo leaves behind many loved ones to honor his...

Dec 20, 2020

James Edward Williams

James Edward Williams, age 84, passed away on December 20, 2020 surrounded by his family in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA on July 10, 1936.

James Served in the United States Air Force for 23 ½ years (1957-1980) and retired as Master Sergeant with the following accommodations: Joint Services Commendation Medal, AF Good...

Dec 20, 2020

 

Margaret Casey, 98, passed away December 20, 2020.  She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas and grandson Matthew.  She is survived by her daughter Marianne and husband John Gardner.  Private burial December 30, 2020.

Dec 20, 2020

Dorothy Helen Bender   April 2, 1931 - December 20, 2020   On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Dorothy Bender passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in New York City, NY on April 2, 1931.    Dorothy was Edgewood’s first administrative assistant for many years, tutored children, volunteered at the US Forest...

Dec 19, 2020

Ortiz, Mary Therese    On Friday, December 19, 2020, Heaven got another redheaded Angel, Mary Therese Ortiz; born in Snyder, TX on August 11, the fourth of four children born to the union of E. Eloy Ortiz and Monica S. Ortiz.    Mary was preceded in death by her father, E. Eloy Ortiz; her older brother, Larry J Ortiz; her...

Dec 18, 2020

Mandy Cathareen Nichols, 93, passed away at her daughter’s home on December 18, 2020 leaving behind a legacy of love and friendships. She was born and educated in Council Bluffs, Iowa moving to Albuquerque in 1953.

Mandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John M Nichols, her youngest son, Dennis Speer of Colorado, her parents, Stephan and Eva...

Dec 18, 2020

Scott Lee Veretto, 41, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Scott is survived by his parents, sisters, nieces, nephews, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Scott had a kind spirit, a great sense of humor, and a ton of charm. He was raised an outdoorsman, taking annual hunting and fishing trips...