Dorothy Jean Connolly
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Connolly, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Dorothy passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the age of 82.
Dorothy was a vibrant, social butterfly who enjoyed traveling. Dorothy's life was marked by her love for her family and her friends. She was the proud mother...
Joseph Jake Torres
Nov 29, 2024
Joseph Jake Torres, age 61, passed away November 29, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born June 18, 1963, to his parents Gabrielita and Jake Torres in Albuquerque, NM.
He attended Rio Grande High School in 1981.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janet Torres.
Joseph is survived by his two brothers, Andrew Torres and Matthew Torres; his...
Harold Ortega
Nov 28, 2024
Harold Ortega, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 28, 2024, following an unexpected illness.
Harold was born August 18, 1946, in Chimayo, NM.
Upon graduating from Santa Cruz High School in 1965, Harold began his career in construction for a brief time in California and returned to New Mexico where he worked for several years in the...
Alice Maldonado
Nov 28, 2024
Alice Maldonado, 89, passed away November 28, 2024. She was born August 2, 1935 to Solomon & Eleanor Chavez in Albuquerque, NM.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Max; brothers, Frank, Solomon, Ernest, Eliseo; sisters; Martha, Mary & Esther.
Alice is survived by her beloved children; Patricia (Thomas), Cescilia (Will), Gabriel (Frances), Melissa (Richard); 8 grandchildren, 20 great...
John David Reinert
Nov 28, 2024
John David Reinert, age 75, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1949, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, to Howard and Marjorie Reinert.
John’s legacy is one of love, dedication, and remarkable contributions to his community. After serving in the Army from 1966 to 1969, where he received the National Defense Service...
John "JB" Clifton Barnes
Nov 26, 2024
John Clifton Barnes
"JB"
August 10, 1971 – November 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved John “JB” Barnes, who passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on August 10, 1971, in Salt Lake City, UT. JB was raised in Burley, Idaho, and made his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
JB...
Debra Anne Brewster
Nov 25, 2024
Debra Brewster passed away November 25, 2024 after complications with diabetes. Born in Albuquerque in 1951, Debra graduated from Highland High School, Class of 1968. She earned a BFA from Miami University and a MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Washington. Debra had a successful career in Rehabilitation Counseling at Cooley & Associates in Albuquerque.
Debra was a mermaid...
Walter Jay Fendley
Nov 23, 2024
Walter Jay Fendley was born on September 21st, 1928 to parents Sidney and Lona Fendley.
He married Jacqueline Mae Burks on August 28, 1948 in Dallas, Texas. They met at the Methodist church and had been together for 71 years when she passed away in 2019. He died five years later, to the hour, on September 23rd, 2024, at the age...
Betty Irene Franklin
Nov 22, 2024
Betty Irene Franklin, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on November 22,2024, at the age of 90. Born on May 17, 1934, Betty lived a life full of passion, love, and many cherished memories.
Betty was a proud graduate of Albuquerque School. She dedicated her life to her family and was married to Harold DeWitt Franklin...
Kathy Boudreau
Nov 21, 2024
Kathy Joan Boudreau (McCullough) was born on April 8,1950 in Pomona, California to Edith and Tom McCullough and passed away on November 21, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was a girlfriend, lover, wife, mother and life partner to her husband Steve Boudreau of Rio Rancho (married 49 years) and mother to her son Matthew Boudreau of Rio Rancho.
She...
Linda Lamm
Nov 20, 2024
Linda Hughes Lamm, 82 of Albuquerque entered eternal peace on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years Ben Lamm, daughter Anita Spacagna and husband Ray, son Tim Lamm and wife Kimber, granddaughters Ashley McLelland and husband Shawn, and Brittney Lamm, as well as 4 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn McLelland, Carter...
Ellen Rose Nass
Nov 19, 2024
Ellen was born in Peterborough, NH on February 27, 1948. She grew up in Fitchburg, MA, where she attended Fitchburg High. Ellen worked for Gotham industries and later Market Basket for many years.
Ellen lived in Westminster, MA. where she raised her children and resided till she relocated to Rio Rancho, NM in 2008, where her best friend (sister in spirit)...
Jay Allen Brower
Nov 17, 2024
LT Colonel Jay Allen Brower born 8/30/1945 in Cleveland Ohio and died 11/17/24 in Albuquerque NM after a fight with cancer. He was 79.
Jack, to his friends, is survived by his wife of 55 years Priscilla, son Robert, brother Dee, sister in laws Donna and Sunny and nephew Nathan.
Jay Allen Brower
Nov 17, 2024
LT Colonel Jay Allen Brower born 8/30/1945 in Cleveland Ohio and died 11/17/24 in Albuquerque NM after a fight with cancer. He was 79.
Jack, to his friends, is survived by his wife of 55 years Priscilla, son Robert, brother Dee, sister in laws Donna and Sunny and nephew Nathan.
Allegra Lujan
Nov 15, 2024
Allegra Lujan, 57, was called back to the Lord on November 15, 2024 after a brief and sudden illness. Allegra’s life began on September 29, 1967 in Socorro, NM where she was born and raised. After High School, she attended several colleges, trying to find herself, but after several years, she moved back to Socorro where she worked as a...
Carl Bonilla
Nov 14, 2024
Mr. Bonilla was born in the village of Koloa on the island of Kauai, Hawaii on July 17, 1923. He served in the US Air Force and was stationed at Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque where he met his future wife, Connie Gonzales. They were married April 15, 1950, and after his discharge from the service, he made Albuquerque his home.
A...
Jeffrey "Duffy" Sell
Nov 13, 2024
Jeffrey “Duffy” Sell was born on April 12, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country and was a proud vietnam veteran. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward and Virginia Sell....
Toby Gutierrez
Nov 12, 2024
With a mixture of love and laughter, Toby Gutierrez’s life was a masterclass in making memories. Born on March 16, 1975, in Albuquerque, NM, and spending 49 vibrant years among us until November 11, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM. Toby had an unmatched way of leaving a smile on everyone’s face. Known for his infectious humor and boundless spirit, he...
Wilfred Lerma
Nov 12, 2024
Wilfred Lerma was born December 26, 1936, and was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 12, 2024. Wilfred was born in Mountainair, NM. He then moved to Santa Fe, NM in 1946. He later in life moved to Espanola, NM in the early 1960s where he and wife Flora Lerma, were married in 1980. They then...
Frederick William Kramer
Nov 12, 2024
Frederick William Kramer, 92, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 12, 2024. Fred was known throughout his life for his kindness; generosity; and devoted service to his family, church, community, and country. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 28, 1932, Fred grew up in Chicago before moving to Seattle,...
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