Manuel Venencio Baca
Aug 12, 2024
Manuel V. Baca, age 78, passed away suddenly at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2024. Manuel was born on January 4, 1946, to the late Benito Baca and Virginia S. Baca.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; Brother David Seiler, In-laws: Alberto and Onofre Romero, Della...
Lucinea Baca
Aug 10, 2024
In loving memory of Lucinea (Lucy) Baca. Lucy was called Home to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by her family she passed peacefully at the age of 65. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Albert; daughter Delilah & husband Gabriel Gonzales; three grandchildren Michaela Gonzales & partner Chato Alvarado, Malorie...
Jay A. Swander
Aug 9, 2024
Jay A. Swander, Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Colonel Jay A. Swander, USAF (Retired) lived life to the fullest and loved to travel. He always said, “I’m going to travel until the doctor tells me to stop”. He explored 67 countries on 5 continents and all US States. He desired nothing more than to take one more trip and on August 9, 2024,...
Joseph Sousa
Aug 9, 2024
Joseph F. Sousa, 76, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1982, passed away August 9, 2024. Joseph was a one-of-a-kind and will be terribly missed by those who loved him.
Joseph is survived by his wife Colleen of 43 years, and his daughter Victoria (Andrew); and daughter Jessica; Grandchildren; Vivian, Tiffany, Alyson, Lucas, Makenna and Andrew. Siblings; Barbara Slater (Ed), Don...
Jonathan David Weiss
Aug 8, 2024
Jonathan David Weiss
Jonathan David Weiss, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 with loved ones staying close.
He was born and grew up in New York City where he attended Queens College, then earned his PhD in Physics in 1973 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He lived in various states for temporary post-doctoral positions. After completing an advanced post-doctoral program...
Delia B. Arellano
Aug 7, 2024
Our beloved matriarch, Delia B. Arellano (age 90) went into the arms of Jesus on August 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Delia was born in 1933 to her parents Luis and Matilde Benavidez in La Mesa, New Mexico. She proudly graduated from Gadsden High School and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in...
Amanda Andrea Garcia
Aug 7, 2024
Amanda Espinoza, age 38, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, after a determined and courageous six-year battle with cancer. Born on January 3, 1986, in Albuquerque, Amanda was lovingly adopted and raised by her grandparents, Charles and Arlene Espinoza, who nurtured her with love and the strong values she carried throughout her life.
Amanda embraced her...
Celia Valencia
Aug 6, 2024
Celia Valencia, beloved Mother and Grandmother peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Celia was born at home on January 16, 1934 near Logan, NM to Gabriel Chacon and Jacobita (Mary) Vigil.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Valencia, daughter, Cindy Sain (Stephen), and stepson, Ron Valencia (Rosa). She is survived by her son,...
Florinda C. Martinez
Aug 6, 2024
Florinda C. Martinez (Flo) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Surrounded by her family, she passed peacefully at the age of 86. Florinda was born to Estella Gonzales and Faustin Garcia in Santa Fe, NM, on December 3, 1937, the middle of five siblings: Arturo Garcia, Virginia Martinez, Martha Wallace, Billy Garcia, and Angie Clark.
Florinda...
Pedro Guerrero
Aug 6, 2024
Pedro Pereda Guerrero
“Pete” | Familian “Gabit /Anonas”
May 22, 1961 – August 6, 2024
Of Rio Rancho NM, formerly from Guam was called home by our heavenly Father at the age of 63.
A nightly rosary is being prayed at his family residence in Rio Rancho, NM
In this new life, Pedro now joins his
Granddaughter: Valena-IsaRiã G Murcia; Parents: Jose Crisostomo and Lucia Pereda...
Patricia Ann "Patty" Gonzales
Aug 6, 2024
Patty Gonzales, 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 6th. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jamie and brothers Jack and Robert. Patty is survived by her husband Benny, daughters Jessica and Jackie, grandchildren Jade, Savahna, Carlos and Alex, sister Judy and brother in law Skip. Patty was known for her kind heart and the fierceness she...
Richard Newton Land
Aug 5, 2024
With great sadness, we announce that Richard Newton Land, 75, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away surrounded by family on August 5, 2024. Richard is preceded in death by his mother Clara June Land Sr., father Leon Herbert Land Sr., siblings Leon Herbert Land Jr., Clara June Land Jr., and John Roderick Land. He is survived by his sisters Therese...
Joseph Eugene Gabaldon
Aug 3, 2024
Joseph Eugene Gabaldon, age 79, passed away August 03, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 04, 1945, to his parents Mary Crespin and Telesfor Gabaldon, in Gallup, NM.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Eugene is survived by his two sisters, Esther McMahon and Shirley Foland; and one brother, Manuel Gabaldon.
He will be sorely missed!
Services will be heldMonday,...
Pamela McCord
Aug 2, 2024
Pamela, 66, loving wife, mother, daughter, mother in law passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital Downtown on August 1st after suffering a stroke on May 20th, 2024. Pam was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived most of her life in Clarkston, Michigan. Later moved to Edgewood, New Mexico with Micheal and Ian in 2013.
Pamela was known for her kind heart...
Richard "Mike" Wingo
Jul 30, 2024
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Richard Michael Wingo on July 30,2024.
Richard or as most may know him as “Mike” was born December 23, 1955, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. In 1964 he moved to Independence, Missouri with his family, where he graduated from Truman High School in 1974. Mike was a Journeyman Electrician for 30 years...
Helen Mary Janssen
Jul 29, 2024
Helen Mary Janssen passed away peacefully just shy of her 99th birthday on July 29, 2024, at her home of nearly 70 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She was born Maria Helena Martinez in Dawson, New Mexico, to Margarita Baca Martinez and Roberto Martinez. Helen grew up there and graduated from Dawson High School. In Santa Fe she married her husband...
Carol Jeanne Radosevich
Jul 29, 2024
Carol Jeanne Radosevich, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on July 29, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born December 19, 1943, in Portland, Oregon to her loving parents William "Bill" Vaught and Dorothy Vaught (Saunders).Carol led a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. After graduating from High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in...
Edwin G. Christilaw
Jul 29, 2024
Edwin G. Christilaw, MMC US Navy (retired), passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29th, 2024. Ed was a New Mexico Native born in Cuba, son of Albertina Chavez and Gilbert Carabajal. Raised in San Ysidro by parents Prisciliana Chavez and Richard Christilaw. He attended High School at Jemez Valley, then College at Eastern Arizona University, where he met...
Richard Lynn Crotzer
Jul 27, 2024
Richard “Rick” Lynn Crotzer of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Rick was blessed to be surrounded by his loving wife, Jennifer (O’Kane) Crotzer, along with friends and family.
Rick was born on July 3, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents Robert and Cecelia Crotzer. He was the youngest of the five...
Margaret Louise Kercher
Jul 27, 2024
Margaret Louise Kercher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on July 27, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on August 6, 1934, in Granite City, Illinois.
Margaret's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of faith, love, and joy. She graduated from Granite City High School in Illinois and went on to lead a life...
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