Felix Torres Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
Felix Torres Jr, a great historian, age 84 passed away April 19,2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1940, to Felix C. Torres and Maria Herrera in a small town just north of Socorro, NM called La Florida and was the oldest of 14 siblings. While a sophomore in Socorro High in 1956, Felix joined...
Pat Kennedy
Apr 19, 2025
Patricia Ann (Copeland) Kennedy
December 7, 1938 to April 19, 2025
Pat was born December 7, 1938 in Abilene, Texas to Arthur Lee and Verna Copeland. She had one older sister, Norma Jeanette. The family moved around Texas a number of times before settling in Midland where Pat graduated from Midland High School in 1957.
Pat worked for Texas Electric for a few...
Donna Mosher
Apr 17, 2025
Donna Mosher
Donna Mosher, age 65, passed away April 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
She is survived by her two sons, Shawn and Josh, and her daughter, Audrey. Along with her grandchildren Avery and Austin Whitchurch and her extended family of Melissa Protzman and Kyle Whitchurch. Donna also had two sisters Gail Stearns and Jan Mosher
She will be deeply missed...
Mercy Garcia
Apr 17, 2025
Mercy Garcia joined our Lord on April 17, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 16, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joe M. Garcia; parents, Ambrosio and Mercedes Minero; sister, Dora Minero; brothers, Ambrosio (Betty) Minero, Alex (Mary) Minero, Henry (Carol) Minero, Mike (Cheryl) Minero, and Louie Minero.
Mercy is survived by...
Alicia Carol Tomlinson
Apr 16, 2025
Alicia Carol Tomlinson, a luminous spirit and beloved member of her community, ascended to the heavens on April 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 27, 1975, in Riverside, California, Alicia lived her life as a testament to the beauty that can emerge from complexity. All can find comfort knowing that Alicia went home to be with her...
Donald Raymond Sears Sr.
Apr 16, 2025
Donald Raymond Sears, Sr., 86, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at the Lovelace Woman’s Hospital home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2025.
Donald was born in Clayton, New Mexico, on July 12, 1938. He grew up in Clayton and Los Alamos, New Mexico. Donald enlisted in the Navy in 1956 and served a majority of...
Helen Lucero
Apr 16, 2025
A resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family, from complications of Dementia. Helen was born in Cabezon, NM, in 1938 to parents Seferino and Fidela Lucero. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Lucero, her parents, brothers Robert and Lawrence Lucero.
Helen will always be remembered by her smile and happy, friendly face....
Violet Padilla
Apr 16, 2025
Violet Padilla joined our Lord peacefully at home on April 16,2025. She was born in Bernalillo New Mexico on September 9, 1935. Violet was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed tremendously. Violet was preceded in death by her son Dennis Padilla, her parents Fidel and Carmelita Chavez, brothers Fidel Jr., Archie,James,...
Laura R. Sanchez
Apr 15, 2025
SANCHEZ- Laura R. Sanchez, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2025. Laura was a loving and nurturing mother of five and the most delightful “Grammy.” She spoiled each of her 15 grandchildren as much as she possibly could and enjoyed (insisted) taking care of them when needed so that they wouldn’t have to attend...
Michael Forrest Moore
Apr 15, 2025
Michael “Mike” Forrest Moore, age 88, passed away April 15, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born to Paul Edward and Hazel (Brown) Moore on March 10, 1937 in St. Louis, MO.
Mike was preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years (1957-1982) Patricia A. Deegan; his parents, Paul and Hazel Moore.
He is survived by his wife of...
Eliodoro Justin Plath
Apr 14, 2025
Eliodoro Justin Plath, affectionately known as Eli, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 41. Born on May 2, 1983, in Clovis, New Mexico, Eli was the beloved son of Charles Plath and Leonor Godinez-Plath.
A graduate of Clovis High School, Class of 2001, Eli went on to earn his degree from the University...
Phyllis Arlene Rasmussen
Apr 13, 2025
Phyllis Arlene Rasmussen, a cherished member of the Rio Rancho community, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on May 3, 1923, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Phyllis devoted her life to her family, career, and her numerous passions.
A graduate of Waukesha High School in 1941, Phyllis embarked on a distinguished career that included notable positions...
Victor Linson
Apr 13, 2025
Victor Phillip Linson was born to Vern and Jovita on March 16, 1958, in Santa Fe, NM. Victor was an Air Force military veteran. He was humble, quiet, witty & funny which made him a wonderful storyteller. He was a painter, a master of carpentry & made the most beautiful pieces. He had so much love in his heart for...
Louis Elbert Hubbard, Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Louis Elbert Hubbard Jr., who departed this life on April 13, 2025, at the age of 69. Known affectionately as Lou, he passed peacefully in his sleep, bringing an end to his long and courageous battle with health challenges.
Born on October 3, 1955, in Hobbs, New...
Thomas Francis Boselli
Apr 13, 2025
Thomas Francis Boselli passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on April 13, 2025.
Tom was born in San Francisco, California on February 17, 1954, the second of twelve children to Bud and Betty Boselli. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, four loving daughters - Sheila (Heath), Alyssa (Donovan), Candice (Rex), and Natalie (Derek); seven grandchildren - Gabriella,...
Daniel Robert Rivera
Apr 12, 2025
Daniel Robert Rivera, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was sent to his eternal home on April 12, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on October 18, 1951, in Springer, NM, Daniel lived a life marked by dedication, integrity, and love for his family. He built a long and respected career in banking, most recently with CUDL, where he was known...
Erik Thomas Rigler
Apr 12, 2025
Erik Thomas “Rick” RiglerApril 14, 1943 to April 12, 2025
Born in Dallas, Texas to Texas Ranger Lewis Rigler and Registered Nurse LeahMachacek Rigler. Rick graduated from Gainesville High School and North Texas State University. At NTSU, he met and fell in love with Judyth Ann “Judy” Wagner. They were married in September 1965, and Rick entered the U.S. Navy inOctober as an...
Thomas A. Coyle
Apr 10, 2025
Thomas A. Coyle, age 90, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on June 27, 1934, in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the youngest of nine siblings and was raised by his loving parents, Joseph and Mary Coyle. Thomas graduated from New Haven High School, Class of 1952, and dedicated over 25 years...
Thomas Alan Cook Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Our dearest dad, Thomas Alan Cook Sr, will be greatly missed by many family and friends. He passed away peacefully after battling cancer on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 surrounded by all four of his children (Jo McKnight, Terri Cook, Thomas Cook Jr and Jennifer Roberts) in his home that he shared with Terri in Socorro, NM.
He was born in Shanghai,...
Gerald Eugene Cunico
Apr 9, 2025
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gerald E. Cunico, age 90, on 9 April 2025 while surrounded by his family. Gerry was a wonderful husband, brother, friend, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Known for his loyalty, mechanical acumen, strong opinions, and willingness to engage in vigorous discourse, Gerry made friends where-ever life took him. He...
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