Barbara B. Spreitler
Oct 24, 2020
On October 24, 2020, Barbara Spreitler, 76, departed this earth for her next big adventure. She started her journey early to enjoy her first cup of coffee in Heaven with her mom and dad before heading off to meet our Heavenly Father. What followed immediately after was surely her fitting for her wings. Everyone on earth who had the pleasure...
Marie Natalie Knowles nee Thorsen
Oct 23, 2020
Marie Natalie Knowles nee Thorsen passed away on October 23, 2020. Marie was born March 5, 1936 in Flushing, New York. Marie is survived by her son Roger Leithead and his wife Faith Martin-Leithead, her son Kevin Leith and his wife DeAnn Griego, her son Wayne Knowles and his wife Cindy Knowles, her granddaughter Lisa Knowles, her grandson Adam Knowles,...
Dorothy Ann Lucero
Oct 22, 2020
Lucero, Dorothy Ann
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Dorothy Ann Lucero got her wings and returned home to the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.
Dorothy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 10, 1949 to Alejandro and Mary Minero. She married the love of her life Jerry Lucero on June 4, 1966 and...
Beverly Lample
Oct 21, 2020
Our beautiful mother, Beverly Lample went to sleep in Jesus on October 21, 2020. She was born in Clyde, Kansas on August 21, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents Hal and Pynx Hester and Her beloved husband Charles. Beverly worked the drug wall at Walgreens for 24 years. At a very young age she helped run her parents dry cleaning...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
