Obituaries

Timothy Mark Thomassen

Timothy Mark Thomassen

Jul 15, 2019

Timothy Mark Thomassen

Tim passed away unexpectedly due to a massive stroke. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of 50 years, daughter Tamara and son-in-law Daniel, and grandson Nathaniel Wesol of Albuquerque. Also surviving are his four siblings: Faye, Keith, Mary, Patricia, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be August 17, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at...

Betty Lu Eakins

Betty Lu Eakins

Jul 14, 2019

Betty Lu Jones Eakins

Born November 21, 1926 in Waco, Texas died July 14, 2019. Graduated from Dexter High School in 1944. Attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Graduated from New Mexico Western College in 1949. Taught at Los Ranchos Elementary School for 20 years. Member of PEO Chapter AU. Past member...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Jul 13, 2019

Mary Agnes Miller, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., left this world to be with our Lord, on  Saturday, July 13, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Miller, son Terry Miller and survived by her children Jacquie (Doug), Patti(Jesse) Kati (Gene), Barbara (Wade) and Sean (Emily). She is also survived by her Sisters  Donna Lucas...

Aaron Arnold Sodikoff

Aaron Arnold Sodikoff

Jul 12, 2019

Aaron Arnold Sodikoff was born June 7, 1974 in Mesa, Arizona. He is the son of Arnold and Nancy Sodikoff who loved him beyond words.Aaron went to high-school in Prescott, Arizona and attended college at Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona. He had a black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, and taught it to others.  He loved his family and his...

William Brown

William Brown

Jul 11, 2019

William R. Brown

Billy went home to be with Our Lord on July 11, 2019. He was born in Willard, NM on August 8, 1956. He is survived by his beloved son Raymond Brown, 3 step daughters: Amanda, Frances and Madeline Mena; five grandchildren; brother, Michael Brown (Bethany); sisters, Darlene Brown, Antonia Marrufo, Patricia Sedillo and Tina Martinez; 15 nephews...

Thomas E. Grimm

Thomas E. Grimm

Jul 11, 2019

On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Thomas (Tom) Edward Grimm, husband, father, son, and brother, passed away at the age of 66 years old. He was predeceased by his father William, and will be forever remembered by his wife Pam, and their children, Brent (Allie), Erika (Tony), and Kyle (Rachel), by his mother Phyllis, by his brothers and sisters, Kathy (Bob),...

Evelyn Marguerite Gantner

Evelyn Marguerite Gantner

Jul 11, 2019

Evelyn Marguerite Gantner, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on June 17, 2019 at the age of 97.

She is survived by daughter Gloria Kathleen Gatewood (Randy) of Wilsonville, Oregon, sons James B. Gantner (Judy) of Franktown, Colorado, and Richard P. Gantner (Christine) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, as well as several nieces...

Edward Joseph Salazar

Edward Joseph Salazar

Jul 11, 2019

Edward Joseph Salazar, 56, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Edward or Eddie was a loving son, uncle, Godfather, and friend.  He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gloria and Darrell Walsh; several aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews.  Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Raymond R....

Candelario Manuel Gavaldon

Candelario Manuel Gavaldon

Jul 11, 2019

 

Candelario Manuel Gavaldon, A.K.A Candie,  was born September 26, 1941 in Monticello New Mexico. Candelario Gavaldon at age 77 was called by our Lord to come home on July 11, of 2019. He was a hard-working man, a father of 5, and a grandfather of 7. He lived in Rio Rancho New Mexico for 41 years, a place where...

LaVerne Helen Steven

LaVerne Helen Steven

Jul 10, 2019

LaVerne Helen Steven passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 at the age of 90 years in Albuquerque, NM. Born May 12, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Helen and Frank.

LaVerne will be lovely remembered by her sister Jeanette; her children, Federico (Olga), Cristina, Alejandra (Manuel), and Victoria (Brian); grandchildren, Patricia, Claudia (Israel), Leticia (Pablo), Verónica, Andrés, H-Tubtún, and Ana;...

Calvin L Kelly

Calvin L Kelly

Jul 10, 2019

Calvin Lawrence Kelly was born to his loving parents, Paulette Barber and Jackie Kelly, on November 20, 1997 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born premature, weighing only four pounds, but he was delicately held by his family in stupendous happiness. As the second-to-last child born, Calvin grew up with his siblings, Louis Sullivan, Krishawn Sullivan, Jacqwenylnn...

Henrietta Perkins

Henrietta Perkins

Jul 10, 2019

Henrietta Perkins, age 70, passed away on July 10, 2019. 

Gregory Lawrence Koch

Gregory Lawrence Koch

Jul 8, 2019

Gregory Lawrence Koch, 61, died the 8th of July, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. He passed peacefully in his sleep. A celebration of will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 11th at Star Heights Recreation Center – 800 Polaris Blvd, Rio Rancho.

 

Greg was born on January 16th, 1958 in Buffalo, NY to Roy and Ida Koch. He...

Robert Paul Rodriguez

Robert Paul Rodriguez

Jul 7, 2019

Robert Paul Rodriguez, age 21, passed away July 7, 2019.  He was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 8, 1998 to Alfred A. Rodriguez (deceased) and Relda J. Glasson.  Robert was a loving Dad, son, brother, boyfriend, grandson, nephew, uncle and friend.  He loved  to learn and loved working on his car.  His favorite car is a Subaru WRX.  He also...