Thomas Leyba
Jul 31, 2023
Thomas Richard Leyba
February 18, 1942 - July 31, 2023
A longtime resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, since 1976, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He is survived by his son, Tom Leyba and daughter, Anjeanette, (husband) Jerry Martin, grandchildren; Jerry Wayne Martin III, Ashely Jacobus, Allison Martin and Gabriel Leyba, sisters;...
Monica Therese Martinez
Jul 31, 2023
Monica was a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, since 1990.
Monica is survived by her mother, Patricia Martinez; sister, Debra Jackson, and brother-in-law Greg Jackson; brother, Filiberto Martinez, and sister-in-law Nancy Martinez; sister, Elizabeth Martinez, and several nieces and nephews. Monica is preceded in death by her father, Filiberto “Sonny” Martinez, and sister, Patricia Padilla.
Monica was...
Leslie Alan Trottier
Jul 31, 2023
Leslie (Les) Alan Trottier, aged 67, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After a long battle with Rheumatoid arthritis and Lung Cancer.
Leslie was born on March 03, 1956, to Roland and Lorraine Trottier in Moorhead, Minnesota. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ilene Trottier; brother, Gary (Cathi) Trottier; sisters, Ilene...
Anna Pietrzak
Jul 29, 2023
Anna Pietrzak, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Loveland, Ohio. Anna was originally from Ozierodowicze, Poland. She emigrated to the United States in 1963. She met and married Stanley Pietrzak in 1964. The two of them moved with their two daughters from New York to Rio Rancho in 1970. Anna worked at the Rio Rancho Country Club for almost 30 years. She was...
Ronald Frank Bobert
Jul 29, 2023
Ronald Frank Bobert a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico since 2015, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 55. Ronald leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years, Gina Bobert; his three sons; Zackary, Elijah, and Christopher; his granddaughter, Autumn.
Ronald took pride in serving in the United States Army for 22 years. Where he...
Heath Aaron Kull
Jul 29, 2023
Heath Aaron Kull was born on August 3rd, 1973, to Mike and Nikki Kull in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His parents worked at the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches, and he grew up alongside this organization. After graduating from La Cueva High School, Heath worked at the Hart Youth Ranch in Melrose, New Mexico as a cowboy. He then moved back...
Tedd John Romero
Jul 28, 2023
Tedd John Romero, age 68, passed peacefully on July 28, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. He was surrounded by family who were a source of comfort and strength in his final moments.
Tedd was born to Johnnie and Martha Romero on October 19, 1954. He will be missed for his sense of humor, his love of...
Robert Russell Olufs
Jul 27, 2023
Robert (Bob) Russell Olufs was born in Lake Charles, LA to Russell E. and Lucy E. (Wyatt) Olufs on October 18, 1961. Bob waged his final battle, but unexpectedly lost his war with cancer, on July 27, 2023 at the age of 61.
He is survived by his parents Russ Olufs of Tijeras, NM and Lucy Olufs of Albuquerque, NM;...
Gerry Lightwine
Jul 27, 2023
Gerry Lightwine
1933 - 2023
Gerry Lightwine, 89, of Albuquerque, passed away July 27, 2023. She was a strong, independent woman who dedicated her life to family, church, and community. Gerry was born on August 16, 1933, in Artesia, New Mexico, and throughout her life, she sought and achieved her calling of "something else yet to be...
William (Kenny) Sedillo
Jul 27, 2023
William (Kenny) Sedillo Passed away after a long battle with health issues. He will be missed for his sense of humor, and for the love of his family.
Kenny was preceded in death by his first grandchild Bugger Giron, fraternal grandparents Frank and Manuela Sedillo, Maternal grandparent Genoveva Archuleta, sister Teresa Silva.
He is survived by his Mother Flora Sedillo,...
Monica Garcia
Jul 26, 2023
With a broken heart we are truly saddened to announce the death of our loved one Monica Garcia.
Monica was born on Nov 3, 1989 in Socorro NM to Mary Rose Baca and Gilbert Bonnie Garcia Sr. She passed away unexpectedly on July 26,2023.
Monica grew up in Albuquerque NM with her mother Mary R. Baca brother Gilbert B....
Lori Montoya
Jul 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lori Ann Montoya
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lori, who departed this world on July 26, 2023 She was surrounded by her loving family, who were a source of comfort and strength during her final moments.Lori was born on November 11, 1960 to Daniel and...
Lillian Beatrice Kanaly
Jul 25, 2023
Lillian “Lil” Beatrice Kanaly
1929-2023
Lillian “Lil” Beatrice Kanaly (93), of Albuquerque, passed away in her home Tuesday, July 25th, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 29th, 1929, to Edward and Lillie Touzell. She grew up there with her two brothers. She later married Leonard Kanaly and had three children. They moved to Albuquerque, NM and Lil...
Barbara Ann Harris
Jul 25, 2023
Barbara A. (Blaine) Harris passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 72. Barb was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1951, in Rockford IL where she lived and worked until she and her husband moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 2015. Barb worked at Hamilton Sundstrand Aerospace Corporation as an Analytical Chemist for over 35 years...
Benjamin Muller
Jul 25, 2023
Nick (Benjamin) Muller, age 78, went home to Our Lord on July 25, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
Nick is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Louisa Muller. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years. Luci Muller, his sister Lela, (husband Jerry Cordova), his brother Robert “Bobby” Muller, his brother-in-law Jake Romero, his sister-in-law,...
Virginia Henderson Nelson
Jul 25, 2023
Virginia H. Nelson, 91, passed away on July 25, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1932.
Virginia and her husband, Tom, faithfully served Jesus Christ for Canoncito and TeesNosPos Baptist Churches for 38 years.
She was a talented artist, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, but more importantly, a living example of God’s grace.
She...
Celia Juanita De La O
Jul 25, 2023
Our beloved Mom, Celia J. Gonzales De La O, beloved wife of Frank B. De La O (deceased), entered the Kingdom of God on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. She was surrounded by her children and many loved ones. She was 88 years young. She is now in Heaven with her husband, Frank B., of 61 years, her...
Teresita Lopez Rivas
Jul 24, 2023
On July 24th, 2023, Mom’s work on Earth was done. She got her wings and went to walk with the angels.
Terry was born on July 30, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to the late Nep and Katie Lopez. She was the 2nd eldest of 6 children, Albert, Paul, Kathy, Nelly, and Edward. Terry graduated from Socorro High School where...
Philip Lopez
Jul 24, 2023
Philip “Phil” Lopez a beloved husband, dad, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, has entered eternal rest on July 24, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, NM.
Phil was proceeded in death by his grandparents, (maternal) Carmen and Ernesto Alderete, (paternal) Esther and Raymondo Lopez, Parents, Maria “Susie” Alderete-Lopez and William “Bill”...
Betty Lou Sanchez
Jul 23, 2023
Betty Lou Sanchez, age 80, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.
A Rosary will be recited Monday, July 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will be Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery,...
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