Edward Benjamin Tapia
Jan 17, 2025
Edward Benjamin Tapia, age 41, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane "Dee" Marie Tapia, his father, Eduino Leroy Tapia, and his grandparents Anselmo Marquez, Macario Mike Garcia, Max and Amalia Gonzalez.
Ben was a beloved father, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was known for...
Robert Raymond Neel
Jan 17, 2025
Robert Raymond Neel died on January 17, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born August 14, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Ray V. Neel and Alice Arnold Neel. He was pre-deceased by his one sister, Rose Marie Neel and his wife of 57 years, Joyce Sroka Neel. He is survived by their son, Richard Daniel Neel;...
Alonzo "Al" Chavez
Jan 17, 2025
Alonzo (Al) Chavez 91, passed away peacefully Friday January 17, 2025.
He was born November 16, 1933 to Willie and Ageda Chavez in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico.
While attending Albuquerque High School he enlisted in the US Navy, served during the Korean war. After his tour with the Navy, he came home 67 years ago, and applied at Southwest Distributing...
Robert K. "Bud" Light
Jan 15, 2025
Robert K. “Bud” Light Sr. reported to his next duty station on January 15th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Bud was an active member of his community, a member of Hope in the Desert Episcopal church, and was president of the Stonehenge HOA in Rio Rancho for 8 years. Bud was a very good guitarist, though he never...
Ronald (Ron) William Teufel
Jan 14, 2025
Ronald William Teufel, 55, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born on November 13, 1969, Ron was the cherished son of Randy Teufel and Sharon Sturgis. He shared a life of love and devotion with his wife, Sheila Teufel. Together, they raised two children, Aaron Teufel and Sarah Radatz (Ron), who brought immense pride and joy...
Mary Lee Calderone
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Calderone, born Mary Lamb in Belen, New Mexico on August 7, 1954, left us on January 12, 2025. She was a loving sister, aunt, best friend, grandma, and the best mom ever. Mary was amazing, fun, kind and compassionate. She had the prettiest blue eyes, the best smile of all time, and one of the goofiest laughs ever. She...
Thomas Henry Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Thomas H. Campbell, 84, went home to be with Our Lord on January 11, 2025 He was born in Mount Kisco, NY on August 3, 1940 to Henry and Norrein Campbell.
He is preceded in death by his first Wife Eileen and their Son Thomas Patrick Campbell, his second Wife Kathy Campbell and his sister Joyce Pershing. He is survived by...
Kathy Rae Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Kathy Rae was born on Monday, November 16, 1959 at 8:45am in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Neil and Elaine Stueven. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl, but that didn’t keep her from having a deep and loving relationship with her 3 brothers, David, Paul, and Mark, even though she was allowed to stay up later than...
Donald Martin Finney
Jan 10, 2025
Donald Martin Finney, a distinguished individual whose life echoed with purpose and dedication, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Albuquerque. Born on May 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, Donald's journey was marked by an unwavering commitment to service and a profound impact on the lives he touched.
Educated at Wayne State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and subsequently...
Reece Reinke
Jan 10, 2025
Reece Reinke went to heaven on January 10th, 2025 due to diabetic complications. He graduated from Volcano Vista High School in May 2024 and started to attend the University of New Mexico in August 2024. Reece was kind, loving, hard-working and some would say mischievous. He was the type of person you could lean on and depend on. He worked...
Esther Wilma Janzen
Jan 10, 2025
Esther Wilma Janzen was born in Douglas Arizona on April 11, 1938.
She lived a rich and full life, having 7 children: Rebecca Lynch, Herkermer Rodriguez, Robert Burchell Jr., Raymond Burchell, Edward Burchell, Esther Burchell and Lara Burchell-Mason. 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Esther lived a good life and lived in several states, she loved sports and even attended sporting events....
Janet Marie Molloy
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, wife, sister and friends to many. Janet Marie Molloy passed away on January 8th 2025. She was a loving wife to Kenneth Molloy a devoted mother to Greg Molloy, Todd Beaton, Shawn Beaton, Kim Beaton Schacht, Julie Gonzales, a loving sister to her...
Michael Eugene Martinez
Jan 8, 2025
Michael was called home on January 8, 2025. He was born in Gallup, NM to Joe and Rafaelita on July 29, 1954. One of ten children.
He was a generous person always wanting to help with anything you needed. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, they were the joy in his life. He loved working as a watch...
James Joseph Barber
Jan 8, 2025
James Joseph Barber
May 3, 1933- January 8, 2025
Dr. James “JB, Jim, Jimmy, and Jas” Barber of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 91 surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Harrisburg, PA to Joseph Barber and Eva Torchia Barber. James started playing the violin at the age of 8. He received the...
Patricia Viola (Herrera) Gonzales "Patsy"
Jan 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, gramma, Nana, and friend, Patricia “Patsy” Gonzales, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Patsy departed this life surrounded by family and loved ones at Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites after a heartbreaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted by a long battle with...
Richard D Marquez
Jan 7, 2025
Richard D. Marquez, 81, passed away on January 7th, 2025. Richard grew up in Tome, NM attending Belen High school but spent most of his life in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, with his wife of 60 years Katherine. While serving his country as a U.S. Army Reserve MP for 17 years he also proudly retired from the Albuquerque Police Department...
Margaret Elizabeth Palumbo
Jan 6, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Palumbo passed away on January 6, 2025 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was predeceased by her parents, Sara Moffitt (Flanagan) and Francis Moffitt, and husband Thomas Palumbo.
In 1989, after living in New Jersey for over 40 years, Margaret and her husband relocated to New Mexico. After her husband’s untimely death Margaret made a new life for herself...
Peggy Candelaria
Jan 6, 2025
Peggy M. Candelaria, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Peggy was born on May 18, 1946, to Natividad Candelaria and Mary (Duran) Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.
Peggy is survived by her brother, Roy Brown; her daughter-in-law, April Candelaria, and Robert and April's children; Robert Candelaria...
Antonio Gustavo Martinez
Jan 5, 2025
Antonio Gustavo Martinez Born 13th May 1942 and Died 05th January 2025, Age 82
“Tony” was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Helen Martinez, Brother Ralph Martinez and Sister Olivia Trujillo. He is survived by beloved siblings Joe Martinez, Victor Martinez, Alice Lujan, Charlene Aguilar, and Judy Cunningham. He also leaves two adoring children, Gabriel Martinez and Joey Martinez...
Jerome "Jerry" Groebner
Jan 5, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Alfred Groebner peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 83 and he is now whole in Christ with his savior in heaven.
Jerry was born on July 16, 1941, to Alfred Joseph and Audrey Louise Groebner in Albuquerque, NM where he grew up with his younger brother Robert Joseph. He attended high school at St....
