Marjorie M. Hemrich
Feb 17, 2018
Marjorie Nan Mellors Hemrich (age 93) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Marge was born December 16, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents Tom Mellors and Nancy Blackburn Mellors. Marge met her future husband William Hemrich when they were both high school juniors at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. They...
Abraham Ortiz
Feb 17, 2018
Abraham Ortiz, 80, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elisaida Ortiz; son, Vincent Ortiz, daughter, Rosina Carrejo and her fiancé Kenneth Ashford. Sisters; Virginia Villalva of California, Juanita Gonzales of Colorado, niece, Maria Spillers of Albuquerque, many brother-in-law’s, sister-in-law’s, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Mr. Ortiz was...
David E. Sanchez
Feb 17, 2018
David E. Sanchez, age 90, passed away on Saturday February 17, 2018.
David was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his daughter, Phyllis and son, Patrick.
He was happily married to Mary Anne and together they have 5 daughters; Ana Mari Henke (Mike), Karen Mabray (Craig), Charlene Gannon (Patrick), Janine Archibeck (Mike) and Kristine (Tim). They also have 3 sons;...
Teresa McAleer
Feb 17, 2018
McAleer, Teresa Caroline
Age 87, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on January 22, 1931, to Hattie Kubacki.
Teresa graduated from Kearny High School in Kearny, New Jersey. She went on to study at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her special hobbies always kept her busy, she enjoyed canasta, Mexican train dominoes, bowling, needlework...
Maudie Ellen Moore
Feb 17, 2018
On February 17, 2018, Maudie Ellen (Greer) Moore, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord. Miss Maudie will be remembered by all who knew her for her beautiful and infectious smile. Always industrious, Maudie loved to garden and do handwork of all kinds. She especially loved to quilt and insisted that every stitch be done by hand,...
Clara F. Day
Feb 17, 2018
Day, Clara F
Age 102, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born in Temple, TX on July 21, 1915, to Henry Fuhrman and Tennie Lou Pearson.
Clara is survived by her children, Brice Day and Anita Kerezman; six grandchildren, Tarra, Brian, Darren, Robby, Mark Day and Windy Worthy; 9 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will...
Isabel Avila
Feb 16, 2018
Avila, Isabel
Age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 16, 2018. She enjoyed listening to her Spanish music, dancing, watching her Lobos and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Family parish.
Isabel is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Avila; parents, Julian and Modesta Garcia; son, Eddie C. Avila and...
Raymond Patteson
Feb 16, 2018
Patteson, Raymond
Age 70, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born in Gonzales, TX on February 1, 1948. Raymond served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1970, he was a radar technician on a diesel Submarine USS Blackfin. He worked for and retired from Sandia National Laboratories.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, Walter Patteson,...
Ben Joe Padilla
Feb 15, 2018
Benjamin Joe Padilla, 71, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Ben was born on December 3, 1946 in Del Norte, Colorado to Claudina Romero and John Padilla.
Ben married his first wife Sandra and raised their son and daughter in West Covina, California. During this time he worked in various fields from sales to billing and collections. He married...
Shirley Ellen McFetridge
Feb 14, 2018
Shirley Ellen McFetridge
Shirley McFetridge, 96, peacefully passed away at Abundant Living Care Home February 14, 2018. She was born November 22, 1921 in Eaton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Ellen Sofia Nelson, husband Bill (William) McFetridge, brother Elmer Nelson, Sister Bernice Mckelburg, and is survived by sisters Lillian Moldenhauer Scottsdale AZ, Stella Schirr,...
Jeff John Wolfe
Feb 14, 2018
Jeff John Wolfe, Age 49, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Southern Chapel
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192
Betty Byram
Feb 13, 2018
Mary (Aunt Betty) Byram transitioned to a more peaceful existence on 13 Feb 2018 at the age of 93. She was born in Remus, MI and attended the University of Michigan receiving a Masters in Social Work in 1948. She enjoyed helping others and loved her choice of career. Her concern for others and generosity continued after her retirement in...
Teresa Lopez
Feb 13, 2018
Teresa “Terri” Lopez, age 58, passed away on February 13, 2018 in Rio Rancho, NM. Terri was born on August 30, 1959 in Las Cruces, NM to her loving parents John and Lydia Lopez. Terri attended New Mexico State University where she received a Bachelors Degree in math and computer science. On June 10, 1994 she married her husband Richard Weber...
William E. Weeks Jr.
Feb 12, 2018
William E Weeks Jr. (Bill) 68 of Rio Rancho, NM. Passed away on Monday February 12, 2018.
Bill was born on October 7th 1949 in Princeton, WV. He was the son of William E. Weeks and Betty (Lerche) Weeks. Bill graduated from Billings West High School; he served in the U.S Army. After his military service he began his...
Rose Montano
Feb 12, 2018
Montano, Rose
Rose Montano passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 12, 2018, when she entered the arms of her Lord. Rose loved and lived by her catholic faith and is a great example of how to love others.
Rose is survived by children, Rosalinda Pacheco (Andy), Phil Montano (Rita), Sylvia Pennington, Marcus Montano (Yvette); grandchildren,...
Brittany L. Madrid
Feb 11, 2018
Madrid, Brittany L.
Age 26, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 12, 1991 to Michael Madrid and Sarah Duran in Albuquerque, NM.
Brittany attended Del Norte High School and was attending Toni and Guy Academy and was an Honor Student.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Solomon Madrid. She is survived...
Mary Tafoya
Feb 11, 2018
Tafoya, Mary
On February 11th, 2018 the Lord called Mary Tillie Tafoya home. She loved spending time with her granddaughters, reading and having a cigarette and a coke. She is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Juanita Tafoya, her brothers, Guadalupe, Ray, Francisco and David, and sisters Lorenza and Lourdes. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Garcia...
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