Obituaries

Jan 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Lee Martinez, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on November 13, 1949, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Isidoro and Florinda Martinez.

Robert attended school at West Las Vegas High School and later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. He...

Jan 28, 2026

Ligaya Deguzman, lovingly known as “Flor,” age 66, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 29, 1960, in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines, to her parents, Gumersindo Deguzman and Carolina Frianeza.

Ligaya was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was united in marriage to...

Jan 27, 2026

Dorothy Louise Isabel Martin

May 16, 1941 – January 27, 2026

Dorothy Louise Isabel Martin, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful Catholic, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born on May 16, 1941, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Louise was the beloved daughter of Charles Romero and Virginia Sanchez. She grew up surrounded by family and...

Jan 26, 2026

BROWN - Annelle Louise Brown, 76, born May 2nd, 1950, passed away on Monday, January 26th 2026. She was preceded in death by husband and best friend of 35+ years Gary Larsh, parents Chester K. Brown and Louise U. Brown, grandparents Nellie Shibley Mahboub and Said Mahboub, brother Kenneth G. Brown (wife Shirley Brown), and twin sister Angelle Brown. She...

Jan 26, 2026

Pamela Marie Lara, age 33, was born on January 14, 1993, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and passed away on January 26, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Pamela was the beloved daughter of Bulmaro Moreno Lara and Regina Olguin Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her father, Bulmaro Moreno Lara; her paternal grandparents, Ana Alicia Moreno and Bulmaro H. Lara;...

Jan 26, 2026

Philip Jose Gonzales, surrounded by family, peacefully went home to be with our Lord on January 26, 2026 at the age of 90. Philip was born on August 17, 1935 in San Marcial, New Mexico to Leandro and Rosela (Olguin) Gonzales.

Philip was deeply devoted to his family, whom he loved above all else. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Jan 25, 2026

Frances Rose Ann Heger passed away in the early morning hours on January 26th in her home with her loving family at her side.

Frances is survived by her husband Edward, her two children Keli and Stephen, her grandson Dash, her brother Eddie and her god-daughter Samantha.

Fran was born in Hartford Connecticut and called many places her home including Guam, Germany,...

Jan 24, 2026

James Jacobo Garcia, age 50, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on January 24, 2026. For service information or to pay condolences, please visit https://www.danielsfuneral.com/obituaries/james-garcia-2026

Jan 24, 2026

Carolyn Jessie Decker, born in Dover, NJ, on December 31, 1941, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 84. 

She was married to James Decker in 1961, and February would have marked 66 years together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mary Clark, and her eldest son,...

Jan 24, 2026

James Patrick “Pat” Bodin passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 24th, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Pat was born on June 13th, 1947, in Stockton, California to Frank and Truth Bodin. He was the youngest of three children. Pat was raised in Manteca, California. He graduated from Manteca High in 1965.

In 1966 he enlisted in...

Jan 23, 2026

Mary Lou Chavez Giron passed away peacefully at the age of 68, surrounded by her family on January 23, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1957, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Antonia and Leonardo Chavez.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Hector "Er'tee", Estevan, and Placido Chavez; and her sisters Dolores “Lola” Maldonado and Eloisa...

Jan 22, 2026

We celebrate the life of Nona Taylor Browne, a beloved Albuquerque resident born July 26, 1926. Nona was known for her humor, hospitality, and love for history, libraries, travel, her church and for her friends and family.

Born in Pocatello, Idaho, she was raised to be an Idaho girl, but instead politely disagreed with her dad and saved for two years...

Jan 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of

John Anthony Troise Sr. “Johnnie T.” December 3, 1940 – January 21, 2026

John Anthony Troise Sr., known affectionately to all as Johnnie T., passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 85.

Born on December 3, 1940, in Manhattan, New York City, to Nicholas and Louise Troise, John grew up...

Jan 21, 2026

Mary Linda “Linda” Wright, 85, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Fairwinds Assisted Living in Rio Rancho. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Linda lived a life defined by love, creativity, generosity, and warmth.

Born on September 21, 1940, in Perry, New York, Linda was the beloved daughter of Mary and Harry Watkins. In...

Jan 20, 2026

Robert Burton Shingleton, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on January 20, 2026, with his wife and faithful dog, Max, by his side. He had been battling cancer for the last year. Robert was born in Euclid, Ohio on May 16, 1953, to Robert and Mary Shingleton. He is survived by his very loving wife, Connie (Williams-Ortiz) of Rio Rancho,...

Jan 20, 2026

Carolina Isabel Alaniz, lovingly known as Caro, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 45, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her passing leaves a silence that feels impossible to fill and a love that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew her. Carolina was a mother, sister, and a proud grandmother. Her greatest joy in...

Jan 20, 2026

Michael Scheid, age 79, died in his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on January 20, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana.

Michael attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California, class of 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, during the Cold War conflict and the Vietnam...

Jan 19, 2026

Judith Ann “Judy” Hounshell, age 73, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on June 28, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Judith Ward.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Judith Ward and John Ward, and her brother, Philip Ward.

She is survived by her sister, Mar C. Reiter. Judy also cherished...

Jan 19, 2026

Mary Y. Elliott, age 82, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1943, in Abilene, TX.

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