Obituaries

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...

Dec 18, 2020

Moreno, Pete "Compa"

Pete ” Compa”  Moreno passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Pete was born on July 29, 1932 in Gallup, NM. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Lisa Moreno. In his younger days Pete took up steer wrestling, from what he told about it he was darn good at it. Upon leaving his home...

Dec 17, 2020

Aurora Chavez (70) of Polvadera, NM went to her everlasting home Thursday December 17, 2020 at the age of 70. Aurora was born to Simon Flores Sr. and Aurora Villa Flores on April 16th, 1950 in Mesilla, NM. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Aurora worked for eagle piture for almost 20 years.  She loved to cook...

Dec 16, 2020

John Robert Johnston

On Wednesday December 16, 2020, John Robert Johnston, loving husband and father of three children went to his Lord and savior. John was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 13, 1933 to Lenard and Marie Johnston. He was the younger brother of James Johnston. John is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joanne,...

Dec 16, 2020

Maria Oralia Holguin entered into rest in her home in Socorro, New Mexico on December 16, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1942 to Martin and Clarita Lopez in Manzano, New Mexico. She was the fifth child of twelve children. Oralia was a long-time resident of Socorro and loved to spend her time driving around with her granddaughter Shantal...

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 15, 2020

Robert Orona, our Beloved Grandpa was born in Red Hill New Mexico on March 12, 1936 to Frank and Rumalda Orona. The Lord welcomed him into his Kingdom on December 15, 2020. Robert was a resident of Quemado for a number of years. He loved horseback riding, Ranching, the Outdoors and loved his family very much. He was a friend to all. Robert...

Dec 15, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Jonathan Santiago Christian Abeyta, age 11, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. 

He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 3, 2009, to James Abeyta Jr. and Wendy Christian. 

Jonathan is survived by father, James Abeyta, Jr. of Rio Rancho, NM; mother, Wendy  Christian of Rio Rancho, NM.

Jonathan, our beloved son and friend, will be forever missed by all who knew...

Dec 13, 2020

Ruth  , 87, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 13, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

Ruth was born in Rockford, IL to the late Nelson and Evelyn Dermody on May 27, 1933. She graduated from Marquette University as a Dental Hygienist. She met her husband at Marquette and married Dr. Stephen Martnick at Burtonwood AFB in England on July...

Dec 13, 2020

David Salazar

Sunday, December 21st, 1947- Sunday, December 13th, 2020

David Salazar was originally from Santa Fe, NM and raised in Corrales, NM. He was the son of Marcos and Adelina Salazar. David was one of eight children.

In 1967, David answered his nation’s call by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps to serve his country during the Vietnam...

Dec 13, 2020

 

Ruth Martinick, 87, beloved wife and mother, passed away on December 13, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

Ruth was born in Rockford, IL to the late Nelson and Evelyn Dermody on May 27, 1933. She graduated from Marquette University as a Dental Hygienist. She met her husband at Marquette and married Dr. Stephen Martnick in Burtonwood, England on July 4,...

Dec 13, 2020

J. Stanley Rhine, Ph.D.

1935-Dec. 13, 2020

Suddenly and unexpectedly. Retired Professor of Anthropology, forensic scientist, mentor, researcher, academic, leader, writer, railroad historian, model train builder (from scratch), automated piano restorer, guru and go-to guy. Stan's wry witticism and sense of humor amused and entertained many over his lifetime, as did his micro-signature, which required a magnifying glass to read....

Dec 12, 2020

Beate Alide Hitzler, a much beloved mother, grandmother and friend completed her life journey on December 12, 2020. Beate was born on October 29, 1940 in Bad Nauheim Germany. She left Germany at age 18 to accept a position in the U.K., a year later another position in Paris, France, and  finally a position in the U.S. She enthusiastically explored each country and...

Dec 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

1st Lt. Miguel Ramon “Sonny” Provencio, NM ARNG, Retired, born September 27, 1936, in Rincon, NM, to Pedro “Pete” Martinez Provencio and Leonarda Clark Provencio, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly father and heavenly mother, the Virgen de Guadalupe, on December 12, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM. He was a lifelong resident...