Obituaries

Elizabeth Zamora

Elizabeth Zamora

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Zamora, 96, of Rio Rancho, NM, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024. Elizabeth passed away peacefully and her final days were spent surrounded by family. A year before her passing, she celebrated her 73rd Wedding Anniversary with her beloved husband Joseph before he passed. Elizabeth was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and...

Deciderio Isidoro Montoya

Deciderio Isidoro Montoya

Aug 26, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with the Lord and the love of his life Angela on August 26, 2024, he was 90 years old. Lelo was born on April 3, 1934, in San Antonio NM. He was the youngest and the last surviving of 9 siblings.Lelo served in the Army from October 4, 1956, till...

Edd B. Angel

Edd B. Angel

Aug 23, 2024

Edd “Rowdy” B. Angel, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1956, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 91 on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Franklin, NC to Carl L. and Lura Cloer Angel. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Carol A. Ortiz; and his three...

James LaRoy Hunter

James LaRoy Hunter

Aug 23, 2024

Not a crisis ------ but…..

NM5JH has become a silent key. 

James LaRoy Hunter (Jim) was born on 7 July 1944 to TSgt Roy and Ercyl Kemp Hunter. He always liked to tell folks he lived with several women – all of them his aunts – for the first year of his life.

Jim and his family moved to Marquette, Iowa, after his...

William Scott Anderson

William Scott Anderson

Aug 23, 2024

William Scott Anderson, 66, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2024.

Beloved son of Elliott W. Anderson and Barbara J. Anderson (Bucklin), William (Bill) was born December 12, 1957 in Chicago, IL. His early years involved hours taking apart radios just to see how they worked, projects with his Dad, playing football, leading worship with his youth...

Muoi Thai

Muoi Thai

Aug 23, 2024

Muoi Thai is lovingly remembered by her 12 children (5 sons and 7 daughters), 28 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

Flowers may be ordered from Flowers by Zach-Low through the website or by calling in.

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John R. Lee

John R. Lee

Aug 21, 2024

John R. Lee, beloved husband and father, completed his journey home Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after living with dementia for 16 years. He was 93 and a lifetime New Mexican. Mr. Lee was born on April 23, 1931, in Grants, New Mexico. After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1949, he began his career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company as...

Lois Kenna

Lois Kenna

Aug 19, 2024

Lois Kenna (Davis) passed peacefully onto the next life in the early hours of August 19, 2024. Born in Oak Hill, Ohio, on March 3, 1924, she lived to age 100, much to her amazement! Her mental sharpness was still astounding even as her body slowly wore out. 

In 1952, she moved out to dry, beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her...

Adriana "Audrey" Brone

Adriana "Audrey" Brone

Aug 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adriana Brone (Audrey). In Rio Rancho, on August 18, 2024, at the age of 64, she passed peacefully at home, in her sleep. Audrey was born in Rochester, NY on April 23, 1960, and later moved to Rio Rancho, NM where she spent most of her life. She is...

Edward Frank Padilla

Edward Frank Padilla

Aug 18, 2024

Edward Frank Padilla, age 92, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on August 18,2024. “Ed” was born in Denver, Colorado on March 23,1932, one of nine children. He is survived by his wife Ramona and his 11 children. Ed had 13 children with 2 children who predeceased him. Ed had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren which...

James Mullen

James Mullen

Aug 17, 2024

Heaven's gates opened to James Alan Mullen, formerly of Eau Claire, on August 17. The many people who loved him will celebrate his life on September 20 in his adopted home of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

He was affectionately called "Jimmy," which was also the name of his favorite bar in South Minneapolis. He built his life around his love of...

Nella Jane James

Nella Jane James

Aug 16, 2024

Nella Jane James, 55, of Albuquerque, NM made her final transition the afternoon of August 16, 2024 succumbing to her injuries from a pedestrian/vehicle accident that occurred on August 21, 2019.

Nella was born May 29, 1969 to Louise Della Gorman and Henry Tom James in Gallup, NM. After Nella graduated high school in 1988 from Thoreau High School. She then...

Cathy Nanette Golden

Cathy Nanette Golden

Aug 16, 2024

Cathy Nanette Golden, born on February 18, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

She lived a vibrant life, cherishing her roles as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

Cathy's true joy was found in nurturing her friends and family. She tirelessly strived to offer everything needed to those she cared for, always...

Michael Santullo

Michael Santullo

Aug 14, 2024

Michael J. Santullo, a well-known broadcaster and political personality, died August 14 in Albuquerque. He was 77.

Santullo, a native of New York City, came to Albuquerque with his parents Faye and Anthony Santullo in the early 1970’s where the family opened a well-received Italian restaurant. 

His parents and sister, Roslynn, preceded him in death. He is survived by his husband Daniel...

Mariah Jessica Marie Archibeque

Mariah Jessica Marie Archibeque

Aug 12, 2024

Mariah is survived by her mother Heather (Chris Baron), her father Steven Archibeque; her older Brother Steven, younger brother Tyler and younger sister Mayden.

On her father’s side of her family, she is survived by her Great Grandmother Esther Mares; her Grandmother Dora Archibeque; her Uncle Dominic and his children: Dylan and Dominique Archibeque; her Uncle David and his children: Isaac...

Manuel Venencio Baca

Manuel Venencio Baca

Aug 12, 2024

Manuel V. Baca, age 78, passed away suddenly at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2024. Manuel was born on January 4, 1946, to the late Benito Baca and Virginia S. Baca. 

He is proceeded in death by his parents; Brother David Seiler, In-laws: Alberto and Onofre Romero, Della...

Lucinea Baca

Lucinea Baca

Aug 10, 2024

  In loving memory of Lucinea (Lucy) Baca. Lucy was called Home to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by her family she passed peacefully at the age of 65. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Albert; daughter Delilah & husband Gabriel Gonzales; three grandchildren Michaela Gonzales & partner Chato Alvarado, Malorie...

Jay A. Swander

Jay A. Swander

Aug 9, 2024

Jay A. Swander, Colonel, USAF (Retired)

Colonel Jay A. Swander, USAF (Retired) lived life to the fullest and loved to travel. He always said, “I’m going to travel until the doctor tells me to stop”. He explored 67 countries on 5 continents and all US States. He desired nothing more than to take one more trip and on August 9, 2024,...

Joseph Sousa

Joseph Sousa

Aug 9, 2024

Joseph F. Sousa, 76, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1982, passed away August 9, 2024. Joseph was a one-of-a-kind and will be terribly missed by those who loved him. 

Joseph is survived by his wife Colleen of 43 years, and his daughter Victoria (Andrew); and daughter Jessica; Grandchildren; Vivian, Tiffany, Alyson, Lucas, Makenna and Andrew. Siblings; Barbara Slater (Ed), Don...

Jonathan David Weiss

Jonathan David Weiss

Aug 8, 2024

Jonathan David Weiss

Jonathan David Weiss, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 with loved ones staying close.  

He was born and grew up in New York City where he attended Queens College, then earned his PhD in Physics in 1973 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He lived in various states for temporary post-doctoral positions. After completing an advanced post-doctoral program...