Charlie Frank Hern
Mar 14, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Charlie F. Hern, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 85 years old. He was born in a little town in northern New Mexico called Buena Vista, to parents Augustine “Gus” Hern and Bertha Torres Hern on August 8, 1938. Charlie is survived by his wife Susan Hern who he was married to...
Elise Joy Bowman
Mar 14, 2024
Elise Joy Bowman, aged 35, was called to her eternal rest on March 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Shiprock, NM, on August 27, 1988, Elise walked through life with humility, gratitude, and an abiding respect for all creation.
Her life was a living testament to the virtues she embodied—joy, peace, generosity, and courage. Elise lived thriftily, not merely in...
Thomas Kenneth (Ken) McBride
Mar 13, 2024
Ken passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 93, surrounded by his children. He was born in Sacramento, California on September 14, 1930, to Thomas Kenneth McBride and Ruth Eleanor (Davidson) McBride.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Joan, and his parents. Ken is survived by his sister, Nancy...
Nestor Florentino Gonzales III
Mar 12, 2024
Nestor Florentino Gonzales III passed away on March 12, 2024. He was a loving man, who loved his family beyond measure and they in turn love him always and forever. On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. a viewing will be held at Daniels Funeral Home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 to include a...
Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda
Mar 12, 2024
Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Syracuse, New York to the late Donald Cornelius Pauls and Harriet Genevieve Sitnik Pauls. Gerry married the love of her life, Rudolph Stephen Voda on May 26, 1956, in Syracuse. She graduated from...
Alan Samuel Bowman
Mar 12, 2024
In loving memory of Alan Samuel "Sam" Bowman, who was called to eternal rest on March 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Born under God's grace on June 21, 1961, in Las Cruces, NM, Sam walked a path marked by humility, gratitude, and an unwavering respect for all of God's creation.
Sam was known for his hardworking nature, bravery, generosity,...
Curtiss W. Moses
Mar 11, 2024
The family of Curtiss W. Moses sorrowfully announces his passing on March 11, 2024. Curt was born on September 27, 1933, in Lexington, Oklahoma. He is survived by his loving wife of over 67 years, Jane, his children: Scott Moses (Janice), Claire Olona (Gene), Carolyn Rhodes (Chuck) and Eric Moses (Stacy) and by his grandchildren: Nicole Fernandez (Tyrone), Tyler Duvall,...
Marcella Burton
Mar 11, 2024
In the early morning hours of March 11, 2024, Marcella Spracklin Burton, 83, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was called back to her heavenly home peacefully in her sleep, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Angels carried Marcella, youngest of nine children, into the arms of her parents, brothers, Theador Heib, Warren Long, twins, Mike and Pat Long...
Melvin Jay Schwartz
Mar 11, 2024
Melvin J. Schwartz (Mel), age 97, passed away March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Bram.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Schwartz; children: Arthur Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz, Frederic Schwartz, Adam Bram, and Alix Amar; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Naomi, Reed,...
Thomas Brady Ponder
Mar 9, 2024
With sorrow we announce that Thomas Brady Ponder died peacefully, at home, on March 9, 2024. Tom was born in Canton, Georgia, on March 26, 1936. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1958 and earned a Master’s of Science in nuclear physics at Clemson University in 1960. Following on the heels of that graduation Tom served in the Army...
Mary Theresa Saiz
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Theresa Saiz, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home in Albuquerque. She was born on October 11, 1942, to her late parents, Jose and Josephine Piro.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jose I. Saiz, sister Stella Silva, and grandson, Jesse I Chavez.
Mary was a loving and peaceful soul who...
Richard Donald Ogden
Mar 9, 2024
Richard Ogden, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 surrounded by family. He loved the Lord and was saved at a young age. He was originally from Rhinebeck, New York, and moved to Rio Rancho in August of 1982. Much of his life was spent being a foster parent of...
Ricardo Samuel Delgado
Mar 9, 2024
Ricardo Samuel Delgado, 36, of Albuquerque, NM, was called to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024. He was born on August 18, 1987, to his loving parents, Jesus and Yolanda, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who loved him beyond words. Ricardo endured many health struggles as a baby and fought his whole life to overcome them. He didn’t believe...
Nicholas Andres Montoya
Mar 9, 2024
Nicolas Montoya, also known as Pops, was born November 7th, 1942, in the small town of Magdalena, New Mexico. Nick graduated from Magdalena High School, then served in the Army for three years and was discharged with a E-4 rank. Nick then met his beautiful wife, Rose Tafoya, they were married on August 22nd, 1970 and were married for 54...
Frank Joseph Alderete
Mar 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Brother, Frank Joseph Alderete, age 65 who went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2024, after a 2 year long battle with Renal cancer. Frank was born November 13, 1958, to Porfirio and Rebeca Alderete in Houston, Texas. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Marianne Harriet Porter
Mar 7, 2024
Marianne Harriet Porter (92) of Socorro, New Mexico was born in Magdalena December 17, 1931, and died in Albuquerque on March 7, 2024 after a short hospital stay. She resided in Socorro County her entire life, living as a child with her family on their ranches - Council Rock Ranch (near Magdalena) and at the L/ Ranch east of San...
Maggie Devlyn
Mar 6, 2024
Maggie Devlyn (1950 – 2024) Maggie Devlyn (Gurley, Simons) passed into her next phase of existence on March 6, 2024 in the company of her loving sisters and many angels. Daughter of Jack and Edith Gurley, Maggie was born in Albuquerque and grew up in New Mexico. She attended Manzano High School where she excelled...
Joe Michael Garcia
Mar 5, 2024
Joe M. Garcia (Big Joe) joined our Lord on March 5, 2024. He was born in Manzano, NM on August 7, 1933. Shortly after he was born his parents sold their ranch and moved to Albuquerque, NM. He was 90 years old and was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Josephine Garcia, brothers Isidro (and wife Corine), Ross...
James Austin Wolfe
Mar 5, 2024
James Austin Wolfe
June 12, 1942 – March 5, 2024
Magdalena – James Austin Wolfe was born on June 12, 1942, in Lake, Mississippi to Sadie Ruth (Gibbs) Wolfe and George Monroe (Buck) Wolfe. James went by the nickname Jim. Jim attended elementary school in Datil, NM and graduated in 1960 from Magdalena High School. Jim was member of the Magdalena High...
Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson
Mar 4, 2024
Kendra Selina Lucero Claeson, 44, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024. A brave warrior, she fought the ravages of scleroderma for 18 years. Though constantly in pain and tripped up by one medical problem after another, she remained joyful and determined to see her children grow up.
Kendra is survived by her beloved grandson Orlando Lucero,...
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