Rudy A. Ortiz
Apr 12, 2026
Rudy A. Ortiz passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 93. He was our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member, and friend, but his story, and his life, were uniquely his own. The breadth of his story makes writing his obituary extremely difficult, which is, in its own way, the mark of a life well-lived.
He was born...
Denice Hartman Smith
Apr 10, 2026
Denice was born May 8,1952, In Hereford, TX to George and Virginia Hartman. She passed away on 04/10/2026 in Albuquerque, NM following a car accident. Denice grew up in Hereford and then Albuquerque, NM where she attended Highland High School, and UNM. She was the proud mother of Wade Smith of Innsbrook, Austria, and Austin Smith of Albuquerque. She was...
Steven Roger Phillips
Apr 9, 2026
Steven R. Phillips, 59, passed away on April 9th, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 9th,1967,
at Socorro General Hospital to Roger and Diane Phillips. A beloved son, brother, uncle, great uncle, nephew, and cousin.
Steven was lifelong resident of Socorro. He had the innate ability to engage in conversation and made friends of
which he had many....
Dora Sandoval
Apr 8, 2026
Dora Gomez Sandoval
On April 8th, with her loving family by her side, Dora was gently called home by her Lord and Savior and entered into eternal life.
Dora was born 97 years ago, the firstborn child of Daniel and Juanita Gomez. She was the eldest of seven children, a role she embraced early in life with responsibility, strength, and love.
After graduating...
Harold Leon McMillin
Apr 8, 2026
Harold Leon McMillin
October 9, 1957 - April 8, 2026
Harold Leon McMillin, age 68, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran, and a man whose stories and laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Susie McMillin; his daughters, Nicole, Michelle, and Stephanie; and his...
Norma Stuart Gentry
Apr 7, 2026
Norma Stuart Gentry, age 104, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born on March 27, 1922, in Welch, West Virginia, Norma lived a long and remarkable life defined by resilience, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Having witnessed more than a century of history and change, she carried wisdom and grace through every...
Paula Theresa Papponi
Apr 7, 2026
Paula Theresa PapponiDecember 18, 1943Paula Papponi, age 82, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2026, during the octave of Easter. Paula was preceded in death by her husband Gabriel Papponi. She is survived by her children Louis Papponi (Brenda Martinez), Janice Martinez (Robert Martinez), and Adrienne Campbell (Richard Campbell), her five grandchildren,...
Debrilla Marie Ratchford
Apr 7, 2026
Debrilla Marie Ratchford
August 16, 1952 — April 7, 2026
Debrilla Marie Ratchford was many things to many people — inventor, athlete, healer, author, student, trailblazer, and sister. But to anyone who ever spent time with her, she was simply Deb: a woman who lived on her own terms, gave everything she had, and never once believed it was too late to...
Louis T. Montoya
Apr 6, 2026
Louis T. Montoya Jr. departed from this life surrounded by family on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the remarkable age of 82.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 5, 1943, to Louis and Alice Montoya, He spent his early adult life in California before returning to the Land of Enchantment in the 1980s. He went on to build a successful...
Skip C. Fay
Apr 6, 2026
"Skip" Leon C. Fay, age 78, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on December 9, 1947, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Leon C. Fay II and Lois R. Fay.
Skip was raised in Massachusetts and attended Proctor Academy in Andover before continuing his education at Monmouth College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree....
Albert "Sonny" David Martinez
Apr 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Albert "Sonny" David Martinez announces his peaceful passing on April 6, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Liz and his sons, Alec and Brandon.
Born on October 10, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albert grew up in Alameda and graduated from Menaul School in 1983. He was a man...
Lillian M. Aguilar
Apr 6, 2026
Lillian M. Aguilar, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Peggy Archuleta Salazar; her granddaughters, Desiree Barton (Rodger) and Shana Hamilton (Kelly); and her cherished great-grandchildren, Zoey, Nicole, Lucas, and Rachel.
Lillian was born on November 10, 1937, in Taos, New Mexico, to...
Josephine Winters
Apr 5, 2026
Born in Santa Fe, NM | Entered Eternal Rest: April 5, 2026
Josie Winters, the beloved glue of her family, joined Jesus in heaven on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She passed surrounded by the people who loved her most.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Joe and Lola Valencia, Josie eventually moved to Albuquerque, where she met her forever love,...
Donald Mitchell
Apr 5, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Mitchell, 77, of Albuquerque, who passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026.surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, brother, and son. He was a dedicated employee for Bernalillo County Public Works Department for 30 years. He enjoyed gardening and history shows.
He is survived by his wife Ginger, son Jason Mitchell,...
James L. Matthews
Apr 5, 2026
James Laurence Matthews
Obituary
Jim was born in Louisiana on December 6, 1936. He was raised in Kansas and Oklahoma, where his father worked in the oil business. He graduated from high school in Oklahoma and earned a bachelor's degree in education at Northeast State University and a Master of Arts degree in speech pathology at the University of Denver.
His working years...
Juan Hernandez-Perez
Apr 4, 2026
Juan Hernandez-Perez, 69, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born with a gift for humor and a heart open to everyone he met, Juan had a rare ability to turn strangers into friends. His quick wit, easy laugh, and natural warmth made every room brighter. Whether he was sharing a...
Charles David Lopez
Apr 3, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Lopez passed away unexpectedly at home on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Chuck was born April 7, 1955, in Albuquerque, NM, to Manuel Lopez and Gloria Rubio Lopez.
For several years, he fought a courageous battle with kidney disease, enduring multiple weekly dialysis treatments. Through it all he maintained his cheerful spirit.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife Cynthia...
Mary Jessie Fike
Apr 2, 2026
Mary Fike, 80, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Mary was born on March 31, 1946, in Hot Springs, New Mexico, to Jesus and Hermina Torres, who preceded her in death. She dedicated her life to education, earning her bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College and...
James L. Lumley Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
James Lumley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for family.
James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 25 years. He served during both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Marine Corps, James pursued his passion for golf...
Griselda Antonia Radosevich
Mar 30, 2026
On Monday, March 30, 2026, Griselda Radosevich passed away peacefully at 101 years of age. Griselda Antonia Romero, known as “Chris” to her friends and coworkers and “Selda” to her family, was born April 19,1924 in Scholle, NM to Fred and Maria Romero. She grew up in La Joya, NM and graduated from Socorro High School in 1941. Griselda married...
