Obituaries

Delfina R. Foley

Delfina R. Foley

Sep 7, 2019

Maria Delfina Rodriguez Foley, age 83, passed away September 7, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was born in Santa Fe, NM on October 29, 1935 to Juan Rodriguez y Moya and Isabelita Rodriguez de Rodriguez.  She was an Honors graduate of Santa Fe High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education at New Mexico Highlands University.  She...

Maria Celia Harper

Maria Celia Harper

Sep 7, 2019

Maria Celia HarperAge 77, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Socorro, New Mexico. Maria was born in Ranchos de Santiago, Mexico to Agustin Solis and Francisca Ordonez, on October 1, 1941. Deaf at birth, she remained at the ranch in Mexico until 1974 when she met her true love, Charles. Once in the United States, they wed and lived...

James Magyari

James Magyari

Sep 7, 2019

The Lord is My Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art...

Mary Spelman

Mary Spelman

Sep 6, 2019

Mary Spelman Age 87, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Henley and Pattie Hagen, one son, Kevin Spelman, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Spelman, her parents, sister, Sr. Mary Ellen, and brother Jim Keough.  Mary belonged to the Lay Canossians and loved...

Louis Santa Maria

Louis Santa Maria

Sep 6, 2019

  Louie Santa Maria

1928 - 2019

Louie Santa Maria, 91, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home.

Louie was born June 19, 1928 to Jose and Catalina Gomez Santa Maria in Los Angeles, California.  He was Student Body President at Belmont High School and played tennis and football, ran track and was also...

Aida Palomera

Aida Palomera

Sep 2, 2019

Aida Bertha Palomera “Tiita”

April 8, 1918 – September 2, 2019 (AGE 101)

Our beloved great aunt “Tiita”, aged 101, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those she loved on Monday, September 2, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in La Paz, Bolivia on April 8, 1918, to Santos Rojas and Andrea Rubin de Celis. She is survived by her grandnephew...

Aida B. Palomera

Aida B. Palomera

Sep 2, 2019

Aida Bertha Palomera “Tiita”

April 8, 1918 – September 2, 2019 (AGE 101)

Our beloved great aunt “Tiita”, aged 101, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those she loved on Monday, September 2, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in La Paz, Bolivia on April 8, 1918, to Santos Rojas and Andrea Rubin de Celis. She is survived by her grandnephew...

Raymond Hamilton

Raymond Hamilton

Sep 2, 2019

Raymond Hamilton, 68, passed away peacefully Monday, September 2, 2019, after a brief illness.  Raymond was born to Zelma Lee Dobbins Hamilton and Tommie Lee Hamilton in Hobbs, NM on December 14, 1950.  He graduated from Hobbs High School in 1968, with a 3.8 GPA and was selected to go to Boys State.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science...