Obituaries

David and Cynthia Ayers

David and Cynthia Ayers

Jul 6, 2025

 David and Cynthia Ayers

In loving Memory Of

David John Ayers

October 9, 1951 – July 6, 2025

&

Cynthia Jean Ayers

January 1, 1957 – November 10, 2024

Suzanne "Sue" Conklin (McGinn)

Suzanne "Sue" Conklin (McGinn)

Jul 5, 2025

Suzanne “Sue” Conklin, 76, of Socorro, NM, passed away on July 5, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1949, in Auburn, New York.

Sue spent much of her life working with animals—raising calves in New York and later caring for horses on a ranch in New Mexico. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially planting flowers, and watching hummingbirds. She also loved...

Richard William Maliszewski

Richard William Maliszewski

Jul 4, 2025

Richard William Maliszewski (“Ski”) was born on April 4, 1949 in Jersey City, NJ and passed away in his Albuquerque, NM home on July 4, 2025. He leaves behind an ex-spouse (Ingrid), 3 children (Sandra, Nadja and Richard), 5 grandchildren (Paul, Alicia, Christopher and William) and one great grandchild (Levi). He was a gun and motorcycle enthusiast and loved dogs....

James "Jimmy" Chavez

James "Jimmy" Chavez

Jul 4, 2025

James “Jimmy” Chavez, age 72, entered his restful, heavenly destination on July 4th, 2025 in Socorro New Mexico.

Jimmy was born June 7th, 1953 in Socorro New Mexico . He graduated Socorro High in 1971 and attended New Mexico Highlands University. He then attended TVI where he obtained a Journeyman Electrician License.He later became a Master Electrician in 2003. Jimmy dedicated...

Anthony Martin Burkley

Anthony Martin Burkley

Jul 3, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Martin Burkley

Anthony Martin Burkley, affectionately known as “Tony,” passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas, just before the start of World War II, Tony was the son of humble and earnest parents, Elias Martin Burkley and Rita C. Taylor Breaux. He was raised in a lively...

George David Hawrey

George David Hawrey

Jul 3, 2025

George David Hawrey, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, George spent most of his life in Canarsie before retiring in 2006 and relocating to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to be closer to his family.

George proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service, he began a...

Felipe Mujica-Granados

Felipe Mujica-Granados

Jul 2, 2025

Felipe Mujica-Granados of Dumas TX, passed away on July 02, 2025 in Lubbock TX at the age of 66.

Felipe was born on May 04, 1959 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio Mujica and Ofelia Granados. Felipe immigrated to the USA at a young age and settled in Bernalillo, NM. Felipe was a talented and passionate musician. He shared his abilities as...

Helen Mahedy

Helen Mahedy

Jul 1, 2025

Helen Rose Mahedy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Springfield Gardens, New York, Helen was known for her warm heart, gracious spirit, and unwavering love for her family.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Mahedy, her mother, Mary J. Burns, her...

Sadie Martinez

Sadie Martinez

Jun 29, 2025

Sadie L Martinez, age 64, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 24, 1960, in Embudo, Sadie was the beloved daughter of George and Clara Montoya. She graduated from Espanola High School in 1978 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in education from the College of Santa Fe and...

Gilbert Quintana

Gilbert Quintana

Jun 27, 2025

Gilbert Quintana, a beloved father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on September 27, 1955, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Chrisotomo and Cleotilde Quintana and was raised in Bayard, New Mexico.

After graduating from Cobre High School in 1973, Gilbert answered the call to serve his...

Leslie Wingert

Leslie Wingert

Jun 27, 2025

Leslie L. Wingert was born on March 1, 1935, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Floyd Keener Wingert and Dorothy Wingert. He was a twin, with a sister named Cynthia. Later, the family moved to Oklahoma City, where Les helped his father load automotive trucks and worked in the shop, rebuilding automotive parts. In 1946, they relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a...

Warren Sullivan

Warren Sullivan

Jun 27, 2025

Warren Sullivan age 98 passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Sullivan and his parents Dudley and Jessie Sullivan. 

He is survived by his daughters Patty Elliot and her husband Tom Elliot, Kathleen Barbour and her husband Randy Barbour, his granddaughters Michelle Dean and Melissa Thorn, and his great grandchildren Michael Gonzales,...

Jerry Hughes

Jerry Hughes

Jun 26, 2025

Jerry L. Hughes, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 77. After he graduated from Valley High School, he joined the Army. He was a proud Viet Nam Vet and Purple Heart recipient. After his military service he was a Carpenter/General...

John (Buck) Dale Robertson

John (Buck) Dale Robertson

Jun 26, 2025

             March 18, 1948 - June 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Buck) Dale Robertson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. John passed away on June 26, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Born in Lincoln, Illinois, John spent his youth in Mason City, Illinois, where he built...

Patricia Ruth Hatfield Green

Patricia Ruth Hatfield Green

Jun 25, 2025

Patricia was born Patricia Ruth Duffy in Mangam, Oklahoma to Patrick and Bertie Duffy. She began a career in advertising at John A. Brown department store in Oklahoma City before raising a large family. When she made Albuquerque her home in 1972, she became the founding partner in Don Hatfield Advertising handling large accounts, retail businesses and political campaigns. Later,...

Daniel Villarreal

Daniel Villarreal

Jun 24, 2025

OBITUARIO

Daniel Villarreal 9 de enero de 1950 – 24 de junio de 2025

Daniel Villarreal 9 de enero de 1950 – 24 de junio de 2025

Con profundo dolor, la familia Villarreal comunica el fallecimiento de Daniel Villarreal, quien partió en paz el 24 de junio de 2025 en Albuquerque, Nuevo México, a la edad de 75 años. Daniel nació el 9...

Kenneth "Stan" Gutierrez

Kenneth "Stan" Gutierrez

Jun 24, 2025

Kenneth (Stan) Arthur Gutierrez, age 44, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2025, in a tragic car accident.

Kenneth was born in Woodland, California, to Les Gutierrez and Veronica Estrada.

A fiercely independent thinker and a creative spirit in constant motion, Kenneth saw the world through his unique lens—curious, bold, and unafraid to question. He walked a path shaped...

Larry Cleveland Hobbs

Larry Cleveland Hobbs

Jun 23, 2025

Larry Cleveland Hobbs, 85, passed away on June 23, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was the youngest of four boys born to Marvin L and Beulah Edna (Cochran) Hobbs. His parents and three brothers (Marvin Dwight, Donald Ray and Kenneth Lee Hobbs) preceded him in death. Larry was born on the family farm near Cabool, MO on May 22,...

Virginia Mae Springer

Virginia Mae Springer

Jun 20, 2025

Virginia Mae Springer, born on August 8, 1947, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, gracefully journeyed from this life on June 20, 2025, in the serenity of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and profound resilience that touched the hearts of many.

In the gentle embrace of her community, Virginia...

Virginia Springer

Virginia Springer

Jun 20, 2025

Virginia Mae Springer, 77, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Virginia brought joy and light to everyone who knew her. Known for her radiant smile and wonderful personality, Virginia was a source of strength and positivity. No matter what challenges...