Betty J. Ross
Jun 6, 2017
Betty Jo Ross, age 79, passed away on June 06, 2017, in Albuquerque, NM. Betty was born on April 10, 1938 in Claiborne, Louisiana to Joe and Rosetta Phillips. Betty attended Albuquerque High and retired from Sandia National Laboratories after working there for over 20 years. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and spending her time with her family. Ms. Ross...
Louella Mathews
Jun 6, 2017
Louella Mae Stonebraker Mathews, 86, left this earth to join her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2017. Born in 1930 in Neligh, Nebraska to a farming family during the early years of the Great Depression, she excelled in high school where she was a drum majorette and roller skating queen. After graduation she left for Washington, D.C. where she...
Eileen Martin
Jun 6, 2017
Martin, Eileen "Jeannie" Age 85, passed away peacefully June 6, 2017 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Eileen was born July 30,1931 in Denver, Colorado to Bernice (Durkin) and Frank Stephens. She married Charles Martin on February 11, 1950. She has been a resident of New Mexico since 1971. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Renee Crewe and husband Doug of Rio Rancho; Kelly O'Mara...
Rose E. Apodaca
Jun 6, 2017
Apodaca, Rose E. Age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She was born in Magdalena, NM on September 19, 1933. The eldest of 17 children, Rose was raised by her loving grandmother, Francisca. She began her career in 1968 at Eagle Pitcher. She relocated to Albuquerque, NM to work for Honeywell and Sperry. She later returned to Socorro, NM and...
Denny Galaz Acosta
Jun 6, 2017
Acosta, Denny GalazAge 60, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on February 25, 1957, to John Clark and Carmen (Galaz) Acosta. He is preceded in death by his parents. Denny is survived by his wife, Sharon Acosta; his twin brother, Manny Acosta and wife Nikki; his children, Lester and Poppy their mother Poppy;...
Aubrianna Faith Torres
Jun 6, 2017
Torres , Aubrianna Faith Age 19 days, died in her mothers arms at Colorado Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Aubrianna, passed away on June 6, 2017 after struggling with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. A congenital heart disease, she passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Aubrianna, is the daughter of Nicole Torres, and little sister of Lorenzo Torres of Albuquerque, NM....
Joe David Maese
Jun 5, 2017
Joe David Maese lived 86 happy, eventful years, and in all that time he managed to never meet a stranger.He died June 5, leaving behind a sprawling family that embodies his playful ways. He was an award-winning wood carver, a lover of small dogs and a collector of kisses on the cheek from beautiful ladies. His sparkling wit matched the...
Ronald W. Crossland
Jun 5, 2017
Crossland, Ronald W Born in Grindstone, PA to William and Ella Crossland on October 5, 1936, Ron was a loving husband and father, a long time employee of BF Goodrich and an enthusiastic supporter of his wife's dream to establish a non-profit childcare center and ministry. His last donation to the nonprofit was his beloved 1981 Mercedes convertible. He loved to...
Betty Lee Crosby
Jun 5, 2017
Our darling mother, sister, and grandmother, Betty Lee Crosby passed away after a long illness.She is survived by her children; Deborah Ann Crosby, Gail Elaine Crosby Rich, and Wayne Crosby, Grandchildren; Darren Harney, Lauren Hall, Kyle Harney, Jessica Jackson, Jason Rich, Kiana “imp” Crosby, and Maia Crosby, Great-Grandchildren; Matthew Jackson, Tanner Hall, and Aubrey Hall, Sister, Nancy Hatch, niece, Sarah...
Ida Jean Koch
Jun 5, 2017
Koch, Ida Jean Age 83, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017. She was born in Buffalo, NY on February 7, 1934, to Peter and Jenny (Falzone) Mule. She was a resident of Rio Rancho for 31 years and worked for the City of Rio Rancho for more than 17 years. She enjoyed her Dachshunds and participating with her monthly card...
Pauline A. Herring
Jun 4, 2017
Herring, Pauline A.Age 91, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was born July 16, 1925 to Jesse and Nellie Betts in Silver City, NM. She is survived by her children: John Herring (Janet) of Angel Fire, NM, Cindy Henrich (Craig) of Boerne, TX, and Amy Herring of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren....
Daniel Franklin Collins
Jun 4, 2017
Collins, Daniel Franklin Age 75 went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Daniel was a godly man who loved Jesus with all his heart. He loved nothing more than to be in God's presence, spending hours at his desk reading his bible and praising Jesus. He was also a devoted family man to his wife of 39...
Ignacio "Nash" Lovato
Jun 3, 2017
Lovato, Ignacio "Nash" Age 82, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 6, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Melquiades Lovato. He was an employee of Garcia Mortuary for 45 years. Ignacio is survived by wife, Gloria J. Lovato; daughter, Victoria Vargas-Stein and husband, Austin; two grandsons, Ignacio Lovato-Smith, Austin Stein and one great grandson, Niklaus...
Nicolas E. Romero
Jun 3, 2017
Nicolas Romero, age 83, passed away on June 03, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nicolas was born on April 04, 1934 in Antonito, Colorado to Milton and Josephine Romero. He attended La Jara High School and graduated in the class of 1952. He worked for The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company as a young man, and sold insurance for all...
Barbara "Bobbie" Pollay
Jun 3, 2017
Pollay, Barbara Louise Age 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Rural-Orange County, NJ on August 28, 1937, to Walter and Frances Edwards Hubold. She was employed with Amrep. Corp. from 1971 to 1993 and also worked with The Chamber of Commerce as a Sales Rep. in Rio Rancho, NM. She loved the outdoors, Hot...
Angela Maria Randall
Jun 2, 2017
Angela Maria Randall, age 83, passed away on June 02, 2017. Ms. Randall was born in Mexico.She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project.https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=7672&ovr_acv_id=2699&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS17004
James Lee Mansell
Jun 2, 2017
Mansell, James Lee It is with a heavy heart that we bring to you the sad news of our dear son, brother, uncle, partner, father and grandfather James passing to the other side on June 2, 2017. James Lee Mansell, 56, was born October 11, 1960 to Floyd and Wanda Mansell of Magdalena and was a lifelong resident of Magdalena,...
Theresa L. Garcia
Jun 1, 2017
Garcia, Theresa L. Our angel was called to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. Theresa was born on September 12, 1928 in Canon, NM to the late Narciso and Florinda Lucero. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and so much more. She was loved by all and loved everyone she came into contact with. Her greatest...
Richard Lee Herrera
May 30, 2017
Herrera, Richard Ricky Lee Age 58, of Ranchitos, NM was called to be with the Lord May 30, 2017 as a result of a lengthy illness. He was born April 15, 1959 in Espanola. Richard was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved music, at a young age he became a drummer in which he was...
Martin Gonzales Jr.
May 30, 2017
Gonzales, Martin Jr.Martin Gonzales, Jr, age 85, a resident of Corrales since 1974, passed away at his home on May 30, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born May 23, 1932 in Tucumcari, NM to Martin, Sr. and Gregorita (Valverde) Gonzales. Martin retired from the Albuquerque Fire Department and then worked at Sandia National Laboratory until his retirement. He...
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