Shirley Marie Smith
May 27, 2025
Shirley Marie Smith passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Shirley was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1935, to Clarence and Tiny Bentley. She moved to New Mexico with her family as a child, graduating from Highland High School in Albuquerque, and in 1955 she married Bob Smith. After moving throughout New Mexico in the early years of...
Georgina (Gina) Eichwald
May 27, 2025
Our mother Georgina (Gina) Eichwald passed away on May 27, 2025 at the age of 64. She was born in Tucson, AZ and lived in Albuquerque. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin who was always there when we needed her. She was a paralegal in the legal field for 35 years. She was an amazing...
Demetria Torres
May 27, 2025
Demetria Torres, a woman of boundless love, creativity, and devotion, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by her husband, children, and loving family. She lost her life due to complications from Type 2 diabetes and dementia, yet the beauty and warmth she brought into this world will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
Demetria shared...
Jesus Ramirez Rivera
May 26, 2025
Jesus R. Rivera, 86, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on May 26, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He is now in heaven with his wife Betti and many family and friends who have gone before him.
Jesus was born on January 15, 1939, in Nogales, Arizona, to the late Jose Jesus Rivera and Maria Delores Ramirez. Growing...
Charles William Clark
May 24, 2025
Charles William Clark, age 83, was born in Long Beach, California on February 26, 1942 and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 24, 2025. Charles served as Deputy Chief in the Long Beach Police Department for several years. After retiring from LBPD, he worked as a security officer in the Long Beach school district.
Charles enjoyed music and liked...
Vincenzo Pepe
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Vincenzo “Enzo” Pepe, age 73, on May 24, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on September 2, 1951, in Sant’Egidio del Monte Albino, Italy, Enzo brought warmth, wisdom, and deep love to everyone blessed to know him.
Enzo was the beloved son of Alfonso Pepe and...
David Hawrey
May 24, 2025
David "Dave" Hawrey
David "Dave" Hawrey, 78, a man with a wonderful sense of humor and a deep dedication to his family, passed away on May 24, 2025. He was loved by many and will be profoundly missed.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was an accomplished Wall Street banker at the Bank of New York. In 1990,...
Agnes Opdyke
May 23, 2025
Agnes Opdyke (LaBrake), age 92, mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, and sister passed away May 23rd, 2025, after age related illnesses.
Born to George and Hilda LaBrake on February 23rd, 1933, in Stockholm, New York, Agnes was the oldest of 14 siblings.
Life didn’t keep her in New York. By 1954, Agnes went on a blind date in July with Chuck Opdyke. By...
Wilson Maclay
May 23, 2025
Wilson Maclay, 78, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, after a brief illness. Wilson was born in Manila, Philippines on February 26, 1947. Wilson is survived by his wife of 38 years, Trixie; his sisters, Annie Lay and Nancy Lay, of the Philippines.
Wilson was preceded in death by his brother William Lay; Joe; his sister,...
Gilbert "Chumpy" Raymond Castillo
May 23, 2025
Gilbert “Chumpy” Raymond Castillo, age 50, passed away May 23, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Raymond and Judith Castillo July 13, 1974, in Gallup, NM.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his: father, Raymond Castillo, father-in-law, Clarance Mondragon, and granddaughter, Morgan Rose Lizzi.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ruby (Mondragon) Castillo of Rio Rancho, NM;...
Alicia Dawn Apple Trujillo
May 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we release our precious daughter Alicia Dawn Apple Trujillo. Our beautiful baby girl went home with our Lord on May 22, 2025.
Alicia was 31 and would have Celebrated her 32'd birthday on June 8th of this year. Alicia was a kind person with a beautiful soul. She would light up a room with her presence. She will...
Marian Revay Lovato
May 22, 2025
Marian Revay Lovato, 69, passed away May 22nd, surrounded by her husband and children — who were always in her heart — a love that defined her, sustained her, and transcends this lifetime.
Marian was luminous, her smile was as bright and beautiful as her laughter. Her joy was rooted in her vivid imagination and a faith in love and life...
Carl Robert Stenger IV
May 22, 2025
Carl Robert Stenger IV, age 66 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 22nd, 2025. Carl was born on April 20, 1959 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Carl Robert Stenger III and Sharolyn Jean Stenger (nee Hoover). Carl attended Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ, and was part of the class of 1977. He then went on to Tarrant County...
Ben J. Ruiz
May 22, 2025
Ben, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Ben was born in Las Colonias, New Mexico, to Eumelia Roybal Ruiz and Andres C. Ruiz. He later moved to Albuquerque, NM, as a child.
He graduated (8th grade) from St. Therese Catholic School-1957, Albuquerque High School-1961, and the University of New Mexico-1964. Shortly after graduating from high school, he married the...
Anthony John Guyker
May 21, 2025
Anthony John Guyker, age 44, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on December 11, 1980, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert W. Guyker and Faith A. Peterson Guyker. A proud graduate of Maple Shade High School in Maple Shade, New Jersey, Anthony was part of the Class of 1999. He furthered...
Lloyd Wimberly
May 21, 2025
Lloyd Wimberly, a cherished father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 6, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico, Lloyd embodied warmth and kindness, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Lloyd's journey through life began at West Mesa High...
Bobbie Joe McMullin Sr.
May 20, 2025
1936 – 2025
It is with deep sorrow and overflowing love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Bobbie Joe McMullin, Sr. Known affectionately as Joe to his friends, he was a man of unwavering strength, quiet charisma, and deep compassion. His presence brought warmth and steadiness to those around him, and his legacy of love, loyalty, and character...
William Wallace Fisher III
May 19, 2025
William Wallace Fisher III, 84, passed away May 19, 2025 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born October 3, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William Wallace Fisher III and Mary Elizabeth Szakal Fisher. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, PA, class of 1958. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Margarito Blas Gonzales
May 19, 2025
Margarito Blas Gonzales, 56, of Lemitar, New Mexico passed away on May 19, 2025.
Margarito is preceded in death b y his father Melecio Gonzales Sr. He is survived by his mother Isabel Maria Gonzales, sister Susan Gonzales, brother Melecio Gonzales Jr & wife Roberta, his three nephews Fidel Baca III; Victor Contreras, Melecio Gonzales III, his only niece Mya Gonzales...
Karen Velasquez
May 18, 2025
Karen Velasquez, 62 passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by family members.
She is survived by her parents Edward and Theresa Romero Velasquez, brother Brian (Tammy) Velasquez three nephews and nieces: Kameron (Ashley) Velasquez, Alexis (Jeremy) Roybal and Garrett Velasquez, seven great nephews and nieces: Kooper, Ryleigh, Brody, Emerson, Sophia, Dax and Bo as well as numerous aunts, uncles...
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