Ivelisse Vivas Cates
Aug 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ivelisse Vivas Cates, who passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 85. Born November 23, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1980. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known...
Antonio Ray Martinez
Aug 7, 2025
Antonio Ray Martinez (TJ), age 47, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on October 10, 1977, in Borger, Texas, TJ brought warmth and light into the lives of all who knew him.
A dedicated and skilled electrician, TJ was known for his tireless work ethic and resilience. He navigated challenging schedules and demanding environments with determination...
Brooke Jewel Torrey
Aug 7, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Brooke Jewel Torrey, beloved mother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, and friend, who left us on August 7th 2025 at the age of 25. Brooke passed during the delivery of her first child, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Brooke was born along with her...
Jovanny Garduño
Aug 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jovanny Garduño
December 20, 1986 – August 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Jovanny Garduño, who took his final breath on August 7, 2025, at 2:50 a.m. He was the beloved son of Violeta Lopez-Unzueta and Julio Cesar Garduno, and a cherished brother to Yazmine, Gizelle, Jonathan, and...
Lionel Taylor
Aug 6, 2025
A Life Remembered, Lionel Taylor It is with great sorrow and yet with profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Lionel Taylor, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather whose presence was a source of light, warmth, and inspiration to all who had the privilege to know him. He’s survived by his...
Kameilia Anastacia Chavez
Aug 5, 2025
Kameilia Anastacia Chavez passed away on August 5, 2025 in Chinle, Arizona.
She was born on February 12, 1987 in Austin, Texas to Glenn Ferguson and Stella Chavez. She spent her first four years of life living in Germany where her parents were stationed in the army. Her family moved to Grants, New Mexico where she spent her childhood. After she...
Sheila Margaret Aleman
Aug 5, 2025
Sheila Margaret “Margo” Aleman, 96, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 6, 1929, in Nottingham, England, to Charles and Ada Sawyer.
Margo was a proud Englishwoman who carried her heritage with grace throughout her life. She graduated from Mundella High School and later moved to the United States, where she worked...
Fred J. Montoya
Aug 4, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Fred J. Montoya who passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 85 on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM. Fred was born April 6, 1940 to his mother, Rufina Rivera Montoya, and father, Espiridion Montoya, near San Ildefonso Pueblo at the foot of Black Mesa...
Delores Barbara Udy
Aug 3, 2025
Delores Barbara Udy, passed away on August 3, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Yakima, Washington on July 10, 1932. She is preceded in death by her husband Lee Udy, her daughter Merlinda Ann Udy, and her parents Frank Lewis Harding and Constance Vandeneuk. She is survived by her son David Lee Udy of Rio Rancho,...
Russell Gossett
Aug 3, 2025
Russell Gossett
March 8, 1943 – August 3, 2025
Our beloved Russell Gossett, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. He is deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Born on March 8, 1943, Russell graduated from Valley High School and joined his father’s business, Gossett Construction Company. After his father retired, he and his...
Damon Anthony Rodriguez
Aug 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Damon, beloved son, brother, friend, and boyfriend. He left us on August 3rd, 2025, at the age of 23.
He leaves behind his broken-hearted parents; Alex and Andrea Mendez, four siblings who loved him very much; Elijah, Isaac, Alexander, and Olive, his loving girlfriend, Ameya, and his beloved cat,...
Margaret Pino
Aug 3, 2025
Margaret Dohrer Pino, 94, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family
Margaret was recently honored with the Living Nurse Tribute by the New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard in recognition of her compassionate service at the Cradle Home and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe, and for...
Roberta Irene Isaacson
Aug 3, 2025
Roberta “Bobbie” Irene Isaacson passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3rd, 2025.
Born in St. Louis in 1935 to a jazz musician and shoe salesman she inherited a love for music and shoes. Bobbie moved to Albuquerque at the age of 12 and went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in art from UNM. She worked after college...
Rod Miranda
Aug 2, 2025
Rod L. Miranda passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on
August 2, 2025 with his family by his side.
He was a lifelong, native New Mexican born on September 7, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM. Rod attended Inez Elementary, Grant Jr High and graduated from Manzano High School in 1974. He attended UNM and then attended Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute where he...
Estrella Miracle Montoya
Aug 2, 2025
Estrella🌟 was born with a challenge in life and a desire to live on February 1st, 2024, but made it through with all our prayers. She had a short little life, as God decided to take her to Heaven on August 2nd, 2025, as He needed another little sweet, loving, smiling, precious, wonderful angel.
She was a happy, loving, sweet, funny...
Venancio Sioson Samala
Aug 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Venancio “Ven” Sioson Samala April 28, 1929 – August 2, 2025 Age 96
Venancio Sioson Samala, affectionately known as Ven, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 96.
Born on April 28, 1929, in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines, Ven was the son of Feliciano Samala and Brigida Sioson. He graduated...
Patrick Edward Walsh
Aug 2, 2025
Patrick Edward Walsh, age 64, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, was embraced by the Lord and called to Eternal Life on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Patrick was born and raised in Paguate and Albuquerque, New Mexico. One of eight children, he graduated from Cibola High School in Albuquerque, where he maintained lifelong friendships. He enjoyed snow skiing and hiking in Taos...
Viola Acosta
Aug 2, 2025
Viola Acosta, born November 25, 1944, has gone on to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur Acosta; her three adult children: Michele Goff and her spouse, Scott; Janice Spratte and her spouse, David; and Arthur Jr. and his wife, Michelle.
Viola is also survived by her seven...
Dora Torres
Jul 31, 2025
Our determined, courageous beautiful mother Dora Torres ( Lucero) sadly passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 83 years old. Dora loved her life, her children/grandchildren/great grandchildren, family/friends and “her man.” Dora and Floyd Torres were married for 54 wonderful years. They first met in elementary school, and it’s fair to say they didn’t exactly hit it...
John A. Savedra
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of John A. Savedra on July 30, 2025 at his home in Polvadera, NM. John was born on May 10th, 1971 in Socorro, NM. John was a man whose kind heart, adventurous spirit, and unwavering strength touched the lives of all who knew him.
John lived life to the fullest,finding...
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