Obituaries

May 12, 2024

Ruben Gonzales, 47, went home to spend eternal life with Our Lord on May 12, 2024 while being surround by his family. He was born on March, 14, 1977 in Albuquerque, NM, grew up in Cuba, NM with many cousins and friends whom he loved and spent time exploring the outdoors especially with his best friend Julian Vigil. He attended...

May 12, 2024

Richard “Dick” Darrell Johnston was born at home in North Dakota as the first child to Leon and Etta Johnston. He became a big brother to his sister Delores “Bunny” at age 2, and welcomed his brother Jerry at age 5. His sisters Kathy and Jill were born much later, after he left his childhood home. Lansford, ND was an...

May 12, 2024

Frankie Chee Willetto Jr., aged 70, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on September 14, 1953, in Rehoboth Mission, NM, to his loving parents Frank Chee Willetto Sr. and Eleanor Willetto. Frankie was a proud graduate of Cuba High School, Class of 1973. On July 21, 1973, he married the love...

May 12, 2024

Joy Herring passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, with her loved ones by her side.  She was 91 years old.  She was born in Ralls, Texas, on September 21, 1932, to John and Lena Tarleton.  She was married on September 24, 1948, to Odell Herring in Ralls.  They ran Furniture Land, a...

May 10, 2024

Jude A. Worden, 88, died peacefully on May 10, 2024, in his home. He was born November 1, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Albuquerque in 1953. Jude served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1963 and worked at Sandia Labs for 30 years.

An avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener, Jude enjoyed meeting new people, eating good food, and having...

May 10, 2024

David N. García, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 10, 2024.  



He lives on in the faces of his children, Augustine and Marisol, the care of whom was his life’s great passion. He will be fondly remembered by his parents, David and De María “Naty”, his sister, Evey, and the countless friends he collected over the...

May 10, 2024

Alexander Kelley Dupuis, age 68, passed away May 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, NM. He was born October 12, 1955, to his parents Sheila and Joseph Dupuis in St. Albans, Vermont. 

He graduated college from San Diego State University with a career in journalism. In addition to his career in Journalism, he worked for the US State Dept in Communications for...

May 9, 2024

Gloria Jean Droelle, (née Montoya) passed away on May 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 73.  She was born on June 20, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM.  Gloria was the heart and soul of her family.   She is survived by her children, Tom Droelle and wife, Lisa, Michele Droelle; three grandchildren, Kaela Schoenholzer, Dylan Droelle, and...

May 9, 2024

Edwin (Ed, Grandpa) Arthur Groppe, 85, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away May 9, 2024. Edwin was born in Manning, Iowa on December 11, 1938, the oldest of three children of Edwin Henry and Evelyn Groppe. Ed attended St. Johns Lutheran High School in Winfield, Kansas where he lettered in basketball and baseball. While at St. John’s he met the love...

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

David Lee McDaniel, a loving husband, dedicated father, proud veteran, and longtime employee at ABF Freight, has peacefully passed away on May 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 20, 1939, in Meredosia, Illinois.  David lived a fulfilling life filled with hard work, love for his family, and service to his country. His career at ABF...

May 8, 2024

Lyle Nathan “Cheii” Martinez, age 34, passed away May 8, 2024, in San Diego, CA. He was born December 1, 1989, to his parents, Leland and Angelina Martinez in Chandler, AZ.

 

He is survived by his parents, Leland and Angelina of Los Lunas, NM; sister, Alicia of Scottsdale, AZ; brother, Blaine of Denver, CO; sister, Marissa of Los Lunas, NM; brother,...

May 8, 2024

Charles (Russ) Spicher was born in Albuquerque, NM to Charles & Sue Spicher. He graduated from New Mexico State University & then received a master’s degree from Pepperdine University.Russ went on the serve his country in the United States Air Force in Vietnam, Germany, Hawaii & several bases in the continental US. He retired from the Air Force with the...

May 7, 2024

Robert (Bob) Kirkman McMain, Sr., 88, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM on May 7, 2024. He was born April 30, 1936, to Albert T. McMain, Sr. and Frances B. (Hollomon) McMain, the third of ten children.

 

Bob was an avid camper, hiker, car enthusiast, traveler, but most importantly a teacher devoted to passing on life’s most important lessons. He loved...

May 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sally Padilla, a dedicated soul who graced this world with her presence for 86 years. Sally was born on July 15, 1937, in Guadalupita New Mexico, to parents Ismael Garcia and Julia Herrera. She peacefully transitioned from this world on May 7, 2024, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, surrounded by...

May 7, 2024

Herman Andrew Mortensen, 94, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully on May 7th,2024.

 

He was born on June 23rd, 1929, to Cornelius Lawrence Mortensen and Fannie Flossie Gibson in Manassa, Conejos, Colorado. Herman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. He touched the lives of those around him with his kindness, wisdom, and sense of...

May 6, 2024

Miguel D. Suazo

September 9, 1954 – May 6, 2024

Miguel D. Suazo, age 69, a resident of Gallina, NM passed away on May 6, 2024, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Elizaida Suazo; the love of his life, Carla Lovato; and his special buddy, Jake Salaz.

He Is survived by his daughter,...

May 5, 2024

Mary Miller passed away on May 5, 2024 at the age of 94. She is now reunited with her 60 year husband and love, Joe Miller, who has been waiting to dance again with her for 14 years.

Mary leaves behind a legacy of love, selflessness, compassion, and gentleness that touched the lives of all those around her. She had an...

May 4, 2024

Jacob Robert Chavarria, 31, was brought into this world November 18, 1991 and passed away May 04, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Juliana Montoya. He is survived by his son, Santiago Chavarria; his father, Robert Chavarria; his maternal grandmother, Margret Montoya; his paternal grandmother, Maria Chavarria; brothers Andrew, Julian and sisters, Francine Chavarria and Nicole Chavarria....

May 4, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) Anne Baca (neé Marx), 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Surrounded by her three children and extended family, Ginny's final days were filled with love and comfort.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, Elfego George Baca, Jr., and her brother, Theodore Marx.

Ginny is survived by her son, Chris Baca, and his...