Obituaries

Mar 18, 2019

Reginald “Reggie” D Pityer,71, of Rio Rancho NM, passed away at  UNMH Albuquerque on 03/18/19 after a recent illness. Reginald was born on October 14, 1947 to Julius and Olga Sedlacek Pityer in Cedar Rapids IA. Reginald moved to Edgewood IA with his father when he was young to start farming and went to school. He graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg HS...

Mar 18, 2019

Thomas M. Shumaker, Age 90, passed away Monday March 18, 2019. 

Mar 18, 2019

Aiken, SC- Zenaida Olguin Kursch, age 102, entered into rest Monday, March 18, 2019.

Mrs. Kursch was born January 24, 1917 in Socorro, New Mexico, to the late Lucas and Delores Olguin. She worked as a teacher and for the federal government. She enjoyed roller skating and crafting. In her late nineties, she was still independent enough to drive herself...

Mar 18, 2019

Patricia Baer died on March 18, 2019 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 66.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 13, 1952 to George and Doris Marino. She moved to New Hampshire in 1976 to begin her family and career. After years of raising her children and attending night school she obtained her Bachelor...

Mar 18, 2019

March 18 2019 at 11:20 am Roy Arthur Hanson passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family and friends. Born in Chicago Illinois November 8, 1931, he spent his childhood in Des Plains Illinois.  After graduating high school he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War where he was stationed at White Sands NM. Honorably discharged...

Mar 17, 2019

Robert Noone Zaza, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve, Retired, died on Sunday March 17, 2019. He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, May 19, 1963 to Frank J. and Barbara Anne (Shaver) Zaza. He is survived by his wife, Isishdam ‘Av Zaza; daughter, Michal Levi Zaza; son, David Ben-Tziyon Zaza; sister, Sara Reed Zaza Kline of Falls Church, Virginia;...

Mar 17, 2019

Baby Angela Antoinette Arias, was embraced by our Lord Jesus Sunday, March 17, 2019 and taken to her heavenly home.  God needed an angel in heaven to stand at the Savior's feet; his choice must be the rarest a lily pure and sweet.  He gazed upon the mighty throng then stopped and picked the best, our child was his chosen one...

Mar 17, 2019

Mar 16, 2019

Rita Agnes Thompson

It is with great sorrow that the family of Rita Agnes Thompson of Rio Rancho, N.M., grieve her passing on March 16, 2019 at the age of 77.  Rita was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on June 18, 1941 to William and Virginia Davis.  She was known to all as one of the kindest, gentlest, most positive...

Mar 16, 2019

Roy Diesing was called to his eternal home on March 16, 2019. He was born in Roseville, Michigan on June 8, 1931. After high school he attended Los Angeles City College and later he graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War for two years in...

Mar 16, 2019

On Saturday, March 16, after 93 years of being witty, caring, curious and kind, Mary Ellen Fuller departed for theundiscover'd country, from whose bourn no traveler returns. The world is a little darker without her in it. She is survived by her five children: Susan Carter (Les), Julie McCabe, Katie McCabe, Michael McCabe (Sheree) and Mary McCabe; and grandchildren Craig and...

Mar 15, 2019

Reyes Chavez “Chili Man” Baca

On the Morning of March 15, 2019, Reyes Chavez Baca was called to the Community of Heaven at his home in Lemitar, New Mexico, surrounded by family. Reyes is proceeded in death by his wife of forty-five years Rosalena “Rosie” Garcia Baca of La Joya NM.  Reyes was born on December 16, 1932, in Lemitar,...

Mar 13, 2019

Mar 13, 2019

Charles William Lewis, 77, died peacefully, at home, on March 13. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Mooney Lewis; his sons Marc and wife Amy, Scot and wife Jaime; five grandchildren; two sisters, Susie and Pat; and brother, John.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy. 

Chuck was a native of Albuquerque, attending Highland...

Mar 13, 2019

James E. Hollingsworth, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home in Socorro, New Mexico, surrounded by his devoted family. James was born on May 31, 1936 to Percie and Ocie Hollingsworth in Shaw, Mississippi. James is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Smith; his parents; and his son, Bubba Hollingsworth. James is survived...

Mar 12, 2019

Sy, Eduardo Banares

Age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Eduardo is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Margarita Sy; his brother Florencio Banares and his wife Veronica; his sons Eduardo Sy Jr. and Zaccharria Sy, and their wives Kim Spreng and Nicole Sy; and four grandchildren, Julianna, Maximilian, Isabella, and Diego. A Rosary will be recited...

Mar 12, 2019

Mar 12, 2019

Patricia Elisa Garcia, age 33, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her devoted family by her side. Patricia was a devoted mother whose favorite past time was spending time with her three children. She loved to sing and was always outgoing, loving, and cheerful. She would never think twice when it came to lending...

Mar 12, 2019

Jermaine grew up in Janesville, WI with parents Bessie and Sidney, and sister Jeanine. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in education, she worked as an elementary school teacher in the 1950’s and 60’s. Jermaine married John Sharkey on April 21, 1962; their daughter Sharon was born two years later. She moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 1972 with her family,...

Mar 12, 2019

 

Johnny Domingo Lovato was born to the union of Augustine and Esther Lovato on January 10, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was one of seven children who grew up in the South Valley affectionately known as “The Village.” Domingo attended Albuquerque Public Schools and graduated from Rio Grande High School, class of 1978. He continued his education at...