Timothy Jerome Salazar
Mar 3, 2024
Timothy J, Salazar, age 33, went to be with our Lord on Sunday March 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. TJ, was born on January 25, 1991, to his loving parents, John Salazar and Maxine Begay Salazar in Albuquerque, New Mexico. TJ, attended Los Puentes Charter School in Albuquerque. He graduated from A Better U Barber College and was very...
Maria Irwin
Mar 3, 2024
Maria "Marie" Isela Irwin. Our beloved wife, mother, best friend passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her precious family. Marie was born in El Paso, Texas to Carlos and Julietta de la Garza on September 20, 1948. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond Irwin and her dearest children David Irwin, Cynthia Nelson, Christina M. Pearson, brothers...
Charles Vernon Holm
Mar 3, 2024
Charles Vernon Holm (Chuck), age 70, passed away on March 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Fenton Holm, his mother Lois B. Holm, and older brother John Frederick Holm (Jack).
Born August 6, 1953, in Gallup, NM, Chuck was youngest of four children John, Anchor, and Rosemary. He attended primary grades in Winslow, AZ, and graduated...
Soledad S. "Soly" Elliott
Mar 3, 2024
Soledad S. Elliott (Soly) passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born November 13, 1938 to Rudolfo and Corazon Suarez. Soly was a much loved mother, daughter, sister, grandma and loyal friend. She was the eldest of five children, followed by Marita, June, Rosalie and Roger. Soly had four children, Kenneth (Jennifer), Michelle (Mac), Cheryl...
Sam Carl McIlhaney
Mar 2, 2024
Sam Carl McIlhaney, writer/historian, was born May 19, 1939 and passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness on March 2, 2024 at the age of 84.
Sam was born in Albuquerque New Mexico to Mary Elizabeth Walker McIlhaney and George Truett McIlhaney.
Sam was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, and older sister Barbara McIlhaney.
After growing up in...

Nancy L. Thomas
Mar 2, 2024
Nancy L. Thomas, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born August 12, 1949 to Jack and Betty Thomas. She is survived by Barbara, and many beloved kitty cats.Private services are pending.
Dale Bourdreault
Mar 2, 2024
Dale Boudreault – Obituary (October 19, 1956 – March 2, 2024)It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Dale William Keith Boudreault announces his passing on March 2nd, 2024 at the age of 67 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dale was dearly loved by his family and a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He is predeceased by his...
Bob Byers
Mar 2, 2024
Robert "Bob" Byers, gracefully passed away on March 2nd, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Trinidad, Colorado on March 10, 1936, Bob's journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit and dedication to his passions. Bob's legacy is adorned with various chapters of a life well-lived. Embarking on a path of creativity and artistry. Bob's love for ice...
Alene K. Hunt
Feb 29, 2024
Alene K. Hunt went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 29, 2024. She passed away at home in the arms of her loved ones. She was born September 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. She spent her childhood in Muskegon, MI, and moved to Southern CA where she raised her five children. She was a very energetic woman with...
LeeRoy Leonard Lucero
Feb 29, 2024
LeeRoy Lucero, a proud Marine, was called to guard the gates of Heaven on February 29, 2024. He was blessed to spend his last days surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandson, family and friends.LeeRoy, affectionately known as "Jarhead", loved his family, the Marine Corp and the Dallas Cowboys in just about that order; LeeRoy loved the outdoors, camping under...
Susan H. Moorefield
Feb 28, 2024
23rd Psalm
"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
Susan was born to George & Roberta Harris in Omaha, Nebraska. She has two sisters Pamela Brearly and Patricia Bandy. Susan and her family moved to Southern California in 1952. She graduated from Van nuys high and worked in the secretarial field for many years.She married Stanley Moorefield in 1967 and...
James Joseph Raciti
Feb 26, 2024
Age 90, passed away February 26, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1933, to Julia and Antonio Raciti.
He entered Girard College, a private preparatory school in 1941, joining his older brother, Charles a student there. James excelled at track, gymnastics and was a leader of the Swing Band. After graduating from Girard College in 1951, he...
Oralia Ibarra
Feb 26, 2024
Oralia Ibarra, 64, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1987 passed peacefully in the embrace of her family on the 26th of February 2024. She is survived by her spouse, daughters, son in law, and grandchildren, Frank, Sarah & Sonya, Michael, Benjamin & William.
Oralia was welcomed into heaven’s eternal peace by her beloved mother and brother. She devoted her life...
George Rice
Feb 26, 2024
George D. Rice, 92, of Daisy, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at his home. Born on January 30, 1932, George was a man whose life was defined by service to his country and being a devoted loving husband.
George honorably served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1959, a period during...
Marcella Rita Martinez
Feb 25, 2024
Marcella (Marsha) Martinez, age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 25, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1945, in Las Vegas, NM.
Marcella was a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM. She was a west Las Vegas Don; she retired as a nurse from the University of New Mexico Hospital. She...
Jerry Nicanor Rivera
Feb 24, 2024
Jeremias Nicanor Rivera, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home in La Laborcita, NM. Jeremias was born on March 26, 1946 in Socorro, NM to Valentin B. and Maria (Gonzales) Rivera. He began his career as a Laborer for the Bureau of Reclamation in Socorro, later retiring as the Facility Manager after 37 years of dedicated...
Philip Doonan
Feb 23, 2024
Philip Doonan, 85, known affectionately as Phil to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024, in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. His journey began in Malden, Massachusetts, on December 25, 1938. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on January 18, 1957. He served in the United States Air Force for an impressive 32 years, rising...
Grizelda Marie Marino
Feb 23, 2024
Grizelda Marino
Grandma Honey
Chris
It is with a broken heart that we share the news that Chris Marino, 89, went home to the Lord suddenly on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a great-great grandmother. Chris was our family’s rock and was loved by all.
Momma (Grandma Honey – Chris) influenced many hearts as she was...
Fred "Edward" Black
Feb 20, 2024
Fred Edward Black went home to be with the Lord on February 20th, 2024. Edward was born on September 15th, 1943 and was proceeded in death by his parents Fred and Hermenia Black.
Edward was married 62 years to his high school sweetheart Angie Vigil Black. Together they built a legacy in life, including their five children, Yolanda Black-Chavez (husband,...
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