Betty Louise Holley
May 20, 2024
Betty Louise Holley, age 86, passed away May 20th, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born September 20, 1937, to her parents, Ruth and Elmer Ray in Beaumont, TX. She married the love of her life of 20 years, Albert H. Holley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert H. Holley and her parents, Ruth and Elmer Ray. She is...
Elisa (Lisa) Moreno
May 20, 2024
Elisa (Lisa) Moreno passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024. Lisa is preceded in death by her husbands Pete Moreno, Michael Kofile & Son Michael Kofile. Lisa was born, Elisa B. Baca in Hondo, NM on March 29, 1939.
She is survived by daughters Lisa Podejko, Susan Krieg & husband Ron Krieg. Sister Candy Garcia. Granddaughters Jamie Baker & husband...
Maritza Alberta Samaha
May 20, 2024
Maritza “Mutze” Samaha passed away on 20 May 2024 after 98 beautiful years.  Maritza was born 13 September 1925 in Skrilje, Slovenia, only child to Srechko Dragin and Ernesta Chermelj-Dragin. She attended schools in Slovenia learning French, Italian and German in addition to her native Slovenian language.  As World War II broke out Maritza’s father enlisted in...
Eleanor Phares
May 20, 2024
Eleanor (Ellie) Phares, age 94, passed away peacefully, on May 20, 2024 in Rio Rancho, NM. Ellie was born on November 17, 1929 in Pana, IL to Joseph and Anna Rochkes. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Rex Phares; her parents; her four sisters and six brothers; and a grandson. Surviving Eleanor and her...
David Lee Dippert
May 19, 2024
David Lee Dippert was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 21, 1945. Dave passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 78, peacefully in his Albuquerque home surrounded by his family and pets. He enjoyed his career in the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant until retirement in 1994. Over his life, he was also...
Jason Paul Padilla Jr.
May 19, 2024
Jason Padilla Junior age 16, of Rio, Rancho, New Mexico, tragically passed away on May 19, 2024. Jason was born on June 20th, 2007. Jason was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. He attended Rio Rancho H.S and was planning on going to New Mexico Tech University. Jason loved music, gaming and his dog Oreo. Jason was a born...
Michael Gerard Gurulé
May 19, 2024
February 6, 1962 - May 19, 2024.
Michael Gerard Gurule (Mike), age 62, was born in Durango, Colorado on February 6,1962, to the late Hernando Michael Gurule and Rosalie Victoria Martinez Gurule as the youngest of five siblings. In 1974, he moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico where he graduated from Los Alamos High School, class of 1980. Around 1988,...
Dave Wade
May 18, 2024
DAVID PAUL WADE (Dave Wade), 88, a man of various trades, a master of many, joined our heavenly father on Saturday, May 18, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by family and his pets. David Paul, known to most as "Dave", was born on August 9, 1935 in Knox City, Texas to Charlie Anderson Wade and Ida F. (May) Wade. Dave was the...
Robert Louis Abeita
May 17, 2024
Robert Louis Abeita, 88, passed away on May 17, 2024, at his home in Edgewood after a battle with cancer. He was born on September 9, 1935, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after a career as a machinist with the Seattle Times. Robert had a great sense of humor, he loved Lobo...
Beatrice Chavez
May 17, 2024
Beatrice Chavez (née Padilla), 88, passed away on Friday, May 17, in Socorro, NM. She was born November 1935 in a ranchhouse in Bosquecito (Los Torreones) to Herminio Padilla and Doloritas Romero.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Isaac Chavez Jr., her parents, 8 Vigil siblings, and 6 Padilla siblings. She is survived by her children, Alvinita...
Mark E. Swanson
May 16, 2024
Mark Edward Swanson, known affectionately as Swannie, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 27, 1961, in Redondo Beach, California. Mark leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments that will forever be remembered by those who knew him. Mark was a passionate family man who adored spending time...
Eileen Doris Tull Peterson
May 15, 2024
Eileen Doris Tull Peterson, age 98, passed away May 15, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born January 18, 1926, to her parents, Esta (Erickson) and Raymond M. Tull in Minneapolis, MN.She married the love of her life, Reverend Burnell J. Peterson, June 24, 1950, at Augustana Seminary Chapel in Rock Island, IL.She graduated high school and obtained a teaching...
Wesley Ray Daniels
May 15, 2024
With heavy hearts, we come together to honor the life and legacy of Wesley Ray Daniels, who passed away on May 15, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on August 15, 1961, in his beloved hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wesley led a distinguished career as a Certified Public Accountant for over three decades, showcasing his dedication...
Christian Roman Perez
May 15, 2024
Christian Roman Perez, age 38, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 13, 1985, to his parents Annabelle and Jose Perez in Albuquerque, NM. He married the love of his life, Yamileth Perez August 26, 2022.He is preceded in death by his father, Jose Perez; and his brother, Joe Perez.He is survived by his loving...
Jordan Wesley Cannon
May 15, 2024
Jordan "Jordy" Wesley, 31,beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, entered this world on Oct 27th, 1992 at SHAPE, Belgium hospital in the city of Mons. Jordan, a current resident of Albuquerque, passed on to the Heavens early morning of May 15th, 2024 in the comfort and safety of his bed next to his mama.Jordan was born with Cerebral Palsy...
Ruben Gonzales
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...
Richard "Dick" Darrell Johnston
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...
Frankie Chee Willetto Jr.
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...
Joy Herring
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...
Jude Allen Worden
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...
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