Obituaries

Rosita Pickle

Rosita Pickle

Apr 29, 2019

Rosita Pickle Obituary

Rosita Pickle left this world on Monday, April 29 after a short battle with brain cancer. Rosita was born on October 16, 1947 in El Paso, TX to Angela Gonzalez and Arthur Pickle, Sr. She was especially close to her older brother Joe and younger brother, Art.  After her parents’ divorce, she moved with her mother and...

Edward Allen

Edward Allen

Apr 29, 2019

Edward Allen passed away on April 29, 2019.  Edward Allen was born in Morristown, NJ to Macon and Olivia Allen.  Edward attended Morristown High School.

Edward served honorably in the NJ and NM Army National Guard and retired from the military. Edward also served four years in the United States Air Force. He attended the NCO School at Indian Gap,...

Marvin Ray Laman

Marvin Ray Laman

Apr 28, 2019

Marvin Ray Laman was born December 29, 1946 to Grover and Wanda Laman in Comanche, Texas. He left us on April 28th in Rio Rancho, in the company of his family. He leaves behind the mother of his daughters, Effie Laman who cared for him in his illness and until his last breath.  His two daughters, Chrystal Watters of Las...

Suzann Kay McKinnon

Suzann Kay McKinnon

Apr 28, 2019

On 4/28/19, Suzann Kay McKinnon (67) passed away unexpectedly and far too ahead of time. Suzann, who preferred the name Susan, was born on July23rd, 1951 in Ashland Ohio. She left her impression on anyone she engaged with. Her beautiful smile, positive outlook, magnetic personality, and selfless attitude were infectious. Suzann was very committed to her children and grandchildren. She...

Benito C. Chavez

Benito C. Chavez

Apr 28, 2019

On the morning of Sunday, April 28th, 2019, Benito Chavez lost his battle with Dementia.  He passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his children and grandchildren.  He has gone home to his Heavenly Father where he will now rest in peace free from all pain and worry.

 Benito graduated from Socorro High School in 1954 and went...

Malcolm E. Schoppe

Malcolm E. Schoppe

Apr 27, 2019

Malcolm E. Schoppe, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was born in Olympia, WA on August 30, 1928 to Malcolm and Claudia Schoppe. He enlisted in the Army, and over the duration of his military career he participated in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, serving over 26 years before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer.  Malcolm enjoyed...

Carlotta Follansbee

Carlotta Follansbee

Apr 26, 2019

Carlotta Follansbee, 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Friday April 26, 2019. She was born June 13, 1931 to Frank and Cecilia (Hurd) Willison in Brooklyn, New York. 

Mike Nolan

Mike Nolan

Apr 25, 2019

Michael Charles Nolan

 

Michael Charles Nolan, born on June 6, 1944, passed away on April 25, 2019 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Debbie Nolan, father William Nolan, son Eric Nolan, daughter Michelle Ruiz with grandchildren Dexter, Maxwell and Zoe Ruiz, sisters Cherie Rhinehart and Lori Michna, brother Pat...

Dennis F. Dawes

Dennis F. Dawes

Apr 25, 2019

Dennis F. Dawes has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at sunset on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at the age of 78.  He is now reunited with his parents John E. and Phyllis Dawes, brother John P. Dawes, nephew Andrew Dawes, and granddaughter Danielle Dawes.  He is survived...

Richard Curtiss

Richard Curtiss

Apr 24, 2019

Richard "Rick" L. Curtiss, age 71, passed April 24, 2019. He was born in Peoria, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents Joyce Woolridge and Leslie Curtiss, daughter-in-law Linda, and grandson Tyler Curtiss. 

He is survived by the love of his life, Marie, son Scott, brothers Robert, Ronald, sister Leslie Hacker, and grand-daughters Jasmine and Desiree. 

Rick's military  career...

Giuseppe "Joe" Messina

Giuseppe "Joe" Messina

Apr 24, 2019

Giuseppe “Joe” Messina, 89, died the 24th of April, 2019 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He passed peacefully in his sleep. His memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27 at Charity Baptist Church – 5501 Obregon Road, Rio Rancho.

Joe was born on April 21st, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Antonio and Benedetta...

Charlott Louise Motter

Charlott Louise Motter

Apr 23, 2019

Charlott Louise Motter, 90, died Tuesday, April 23 at her home in Rio Rancho NM. Born on March 21, 1929 at home near two Taverns in Adams County, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Mary (Myers) Motter. She attended two Taverns Country School and graduated from Littlestown High School in 1947. Following high school, Charlott attended...

Jose "Pepe" Hernandez

Jose "Pepe" Hernandez

Apr 22, 2019

Jose Nieves “Pepe” Hernandez was born on November 14, 1971, in Phoenix, Arizona.  Pepe attended South Mountain High School in Phoenix.  He served an LDS mission to Costa Rica for two years.  Pepe received a civil engineering degree from Arizona State University and was a lifelong Sun Devils’ fan.  He married Nikki Merrill in the Mesa, Arizona temple.  He enlisted...

Clifford Miller

Clifford Miller

Apr 21, 2019

Clifford Reece Miller, 73, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, after a long illness.  Cliff was born on October 29, 1945 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  He is survived by his partner of many years, Sylvia Taborelli, his brothers Larry and Jose Borrego of Cordova, NM, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Cliff attended McCurdy School...

Arthur Eugene McCarthy

Arthur Eugene McCarthy

Apr 20, 2019

McCarthy, Arthur  Eugene passed away April 20, 2019. He was born in Omaha, NE on August 13, 1934, to Arthur L. and Dorothy Gilmore McCarthy. In 1952, he joined the USAF and served four years at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix. After he was discharged, he graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology in Chicago and accepted a position at...

Richard Stanfordq Rarick

Richard Stanfordq Rarick

Apr 20, 2019

Richard Stanford Rarick

Richard Stanford Rarick was born in Texas County, Oklahoma on October 6, 1923. His parents were Ava C. Rarick and Rada Mae Rarick.

Stan graduated from high school and college in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1943, he served on Iwo Jima and in Japan before returning to Oklahoma after his discharge.

On October...