Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

Dec 2, 2018

Adam L. Maestas, age 43, from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends.  Adam was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Maestas. He is survived by his mother, Maria Montoya, step-father, Pete Montoya, long-time girlfriend, Naomi Gutierrez, sister and brother-in-law, Eve and Robert Chavez and his nieces and nephew Adriana, Alyssa,...

Dec 2, 2018

Dec 1, 2018

Rene J. Diaz, age 60, beloved son, father and brother was embraced by our Lord Jesus Saturday, December 1, 2018 and taken to his heavenly home. He was born in Albuquerque , NM on August 11, 1958, to Felix and Virginia Chavez.

He was preceded in death by his father Felix V. Diaz; brothers, Arnulfo and Felix Diaz; grandparents Mr....

Dec 1, 2018

Ornelas, Ruby

Age 93, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. Ruby enjoyed crocheting and patch quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rutilo Ornelas; parents, Joe and Pauline Duran.

Ruby is survived by her children, Elaine Johnson, Alice Pineda, Santiago Juan Pineda and wife, Lydia, Ramona Aragon, Ursula Romero, Irene Maestas and husband, Frank; 17 grandchildren; 21 great...

Dec 1, 2018

In Loving Memory

William Douglas (Doug) Pendleton, 92, passed away peacefully at his Albuquerque, NM home surrounded by family on Saturday evening, December 1, 2018. He lived a life full of love and rich experiences shared by his wife of 66 years, Beryl (Bonnie) Pichea Pendleton.

Doug was born in Cleveland, Virginia March 25, 1926. He grew up mostly in...

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 30, 2018

Nov 30, 2018

Ramona Eduardita Padilla Johnson passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque on November 30, 2018, she was 75.    Ramona was born in Belen, New Mexico to Ernesto and Carlota Padilla in 1943. At age 11, Ramona moved to Santa Fe to attend the New Mexico School for the Deaf for ten years. It was there that she met Wayne and they...

Nov 29, 2018

Lois Fay Gritzo went to join the Lord on November 29, 2018.  She was born on June 14, 1935 in California, MO, and graduated from California High School.  After graduation, she worked as a technician at the Mallinckrodt Chemical Company in St. Louis, MO.

She attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, majoring in Chemistry.  Lois met her future husband,...

Nov 29, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Prescilla Marquez  was born October 5th 1938 in Grants, New Mexico and passed away November 28th 2018 in Albuquerque surrounded by her many loved ones. She is survived by Daughters: Linda Maruffo, Eileen Solano and husband Jose, Genevieve Quinones and wife Ashley, all of Albuquerque, Sons: Joseph Marquez and fiance Rosinda, and Michael Marquez both of Albuquerque, Alfonso Marquez and...

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Nov 27, 2018

Nov 27, 2018

Leo Guerra, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Leo was born to Lee and Bobbie Guerra on February 22, 1954. Leo is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Derry Guerra, Gilbert Guerra; and his brother-in-law; Arthur Burris. Leo is survived by his wife; Heidi Guerra; his adoptive children; Mrudula...

Nov 27, 2018

Nov 27, 2018

Howard J. Lahr, of Rio Rancho, passed away on November 26, 2018.   He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 28, 1921 and was truly a member of our “Greatest Generation.” 

  Following graduation from Albuquerque High School, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and later worked for the telephone company in Albuquerque. In May 1942, shortly after...

Nov 27, 2018

Gonzales, Jose Herman

Age 74, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Jose loved to travel, especially to Vegas. He loved watching football and he loved dancing. He was such a fun loving man, he will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leandro and Demesia Gonzales; grandson, Michael DeAguero and great grandson...