Catherine "Katy" Gonzales
May 19, 2021
Catherine R Gonzales 12-12-1943 to 05-19-2021 Catherine “Katy” Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM was embraced by our Dear Lord Wednesday May 19, 2021 and taken into his heavenly home at age 77. She was born December 12, 1943 to Amilia and Christobal Encinias of San Miguel County. On April 29, 1977 Katy was united in Marriage to her husband...
Elsie (Eloisa) B. Chavez
May 19, 2021
Elsie (Eloisa) B. Chavez, age 99, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2021, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM. Elsie was born March 22, 1922 in Upper Rociada, NM to Manuel Grine Baroz and Albina Baroz. She met Raymond M. Chavez in 1940 and they were married shortly thereafter on April 21, 1940. In 1943, Elsie and...
Frances A. Casillas
May 18, 2021
Frances A. Casillas of Los Lunas, NM left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the 18th day of May, 2021. She was born in Gallup, NM on January the 29th, 1957.
She was proceeded in death by her father Jose Casillas and mother Ramona Sandoval Casias.
She is survived by her sisters Maryann Hart,...
George Chavez
May 17, 2021
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, George Chavez Sr.—loving husband, father of three, and grandfather to six—was called home to the Lord at the age of 74. He passed after a month-long fight with a rare blood disease.
George, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, was born in 1947 to Louise and Ernesto Chavez. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School...
Charles Henry Lenz
May 17, 2021
Charles Henry Lenz Jr., age 92, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, May 17, 2021. He was born February 17, 1929 to Charles and Clara Lenz Sr. in Seymour, Indiana. He graduated Western Hills High School, Cincinnati, OH, Class of 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952, during the Korean War on the USS Leyte. He...
Mary Lou Atencio
May 16, 2021
Atencio, Mary Lou Atencio, Mary Lou - born October 12, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM. Departed on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Atencio; parents, Ernesto and Emilia G. Jaramillo; sisters, Elba Garcia and Deluvina Gutierrez; grandchildren, Carlos Atencio and Baby Atencio. Mary Lou is survived by her...
Anthony B. Silva
May 15, 2021
Anthony B. Silva of Socorro, NM passed away on May 15th, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1957 to Tiburcio F. and Eloisa Silva. He is survived by his Mother Eloisa Silva; Sisters Andrea Peralta (husband James), and Bernadette Hareland (husband Geir); Brothers Mark Silva (wife Dianne) and Chris Silva (wife Becky); his three sons Gabe, Shane, and Anthony...
Scott P. Butler
May 14, 2021
Scott Butler of Edgewood, NM, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021 with his wife, his four daughters, and his son-in-law by his side. He was born to John and Theresa Butler on July 7, 1961 in Wurzburg, Germany. He was predeceased by his father John Butler. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Salvador Montenegro
May 14, 2021
In loving memory of Salvador Montenegro
Salvador Montenegro was born December 6th, 1960. After 60 wonderful years of life, Salvador Montenegro passed away at home. He leaves behind a legacy of children who will remember him. Mr. Montenegro was born in Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico and came to the United States in 1976 as a full citizen. He started a long-time...
John A. Sisneros
May 14, 2021
John A. Sisneros (Johnny), age 93, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Milagro, NM on March 16, 1928, to Felipe and Paz Sisneros. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps in 1946, stationed in Eglin Field, Florida. He was a World War II Victory Medal recipient. He married the love of his life, Magdalena Tapia...
Glen Allen Linley
May 14, 2021
Glen Allen Linley, 68, beloved husband and father, passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 14th 2021, doing what he loved, hiking.
Glen was born on February 9th, 1953 to Carroll and Norma Linley in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1971 where he was a competitive athlete on the wrestling team. After high school...
Steve V. Wersonick
May 13, 2021
Stephen (Steve) Wersonick, age 65, passed away suddenly at his home on May 13, 2021. Steve is survived by his mother, Evelyn Wersonick, his brothers Mike and Gary Wersonick, two nephews, Daniel and David Richard, his much loved ex-wife, Rose Wersonick, his aunt, Ann Vigil, and many cousins. Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vincent and Alma Vigil,...
Peggy Hutcherson
May 12, 2021
Peggy Belle Nourse Foard Hutcherson, age 87, passed away May 12, 2021 at her home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico. She was beloved by all who knew her and were touched by her warmth and compassion. Peggy was born in Magdalena, New Mexico on January 1, 1934 to Jim and Ellena Nourse. She lived for many years in Hardin, Montana...
Jeanne Gacanich
May 12, 2021
Gacanich, Jeanne 63 of Socorro, NM passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12th 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born in Socorro, NM on December 28, 1957 to Fabian and Vidal Romero. She married Larry Gacanich and together they raised six children, Larry Gacanich Jr. (wife, Cassandra), John Gacanich (wife, Deborah), Amber Gacanich, Mileva Gacanich, Mirjana Gacanich, and...
Carmine Anthony Raia
May 11, 2021
Carmine Anthony Raia passed away on May 11, 2021 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 77.
Carmine is survived by his wife, Pauline Raia of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Dawn Raia of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Chuck Wyatt of Rio Rancho, NM; grandsons, Jake Raia, Justin Raia and Joshua Raia of Rio Rancho, NM; granddaughter, Antonia Raia...
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