John R. Lee
Aug 21, 2024
John R. Lee, beloved husband and father, completed his journey home Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after living with dementia for 16 years. He was 93 and a lifetime New Mexican. Mr. Lee was born on April 23, 1931, in Grants, New Mexico. After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1949, he began his career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company as...
Lois Kenna
Aug 19, 2024
Lois Kenna (Davis) passed peacefully onto the next life in the early hours of August 19, 2024. Born in Oak Hill, Ohio, on March 3, 1924, she lived to age 100, much to her amazement! Her mental sharpness was still astounding even as her body slowly wore out.
In 1952, she moved out to dry, beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her...
Adriana "Audrey" Brone
Aug 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adriana Brone (Audrey). In Rio Rancho, on August 18, 2024, at the age of 64, she passed peacefully at home, in her sleep. Audrey was born in Rochester, NY on April 23, 1960, and later moved to Rio Rancho, NM where she spent most of her life. She is...
Edward Frank Padilla
Aug 18, 2024
Edward Frank Padilla, age 92, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on August 18,2024. “Ed” was born in Denver, Colorado on March 23,1932, one of nine children. He is survived by his wife Ramona and his 11 children. Ed had 13 children with 2 children who predeceased him. Ed had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren which...
James Mullen
Aug 17, 2024
Heaven's gates opened to James Alan Mullen, formerly of Eau Claire, on August 17. The many people who loved him will celebrate his life on September 20 in his adopted home of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
He was affectionately called "Jimmy," which was also the name of his favorite bar in South Minneapolis. He built his life around his love of...
Nella Jane James
Aug 16, 2024
Nella Jane James, 55, of Albuquerque, NM made her final transition the afternoon of August 16, 2024 succumbing to her injuries from a pedestrian/vehicle accident that occurred on August 21, 2019.
Nella was born May 29, 1969 to Louise Della Gorman and Henry Tom James in Gallup, NM. After Nella graduated high school in 1988 from Thoreau High School. She then...
Cathy Nanette Golden
Aug 16, 2024
Cathy Nanette Golden, born on February 18, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
She lived a vibrant life, cherishing her roles as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Cathy's true joy was found in nurturing her friends and family. She tirelessly strived to offer everything needed to those she cared for, always...
Michael Santullo
Aug 14, 2024
Michael J. Santullo, a well-known broadcaster and political personality, died August 14 in Albuquerque. He was 77.
Santullo, a native of New York City, came to Albuquerque with his parents Faye and Anthony Santullo in the early 1970’s where the family opened a well-received Italian restaurant.
His parents and sister, Roslynn, preceded him in death. He is survived by his husband Daniel...
Mariah Jessica Marie Archibeque
Aug 12, 2024
Mariah is survived by her mother Heather (Chris Baron), her father Steven Archibeque; her older Brother Steven, younger brother Tyler and younger sister Mayden.
On her father’s side of her family, she is survived by her Great Grandmother Esther Mares; her Grandmother Dora Archibeque; her Uncle Dominic and his children: Dylan and Dominique Archibeque; her Uncle David and his children: Isaac...
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...
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