Mabel L. Romero
Sep 15, 2023
Mabel L. Romero, a beloved member of her community, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on October 9, 1947, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mabel was a loving wife to her husband Ben Romero and a dedicated mother to her children Antionette Romero, Mario Romero, and Damian Romero.Mabel's life was highlighted by her...
Katy (Gonzales) Klingbeil
Sep 14, 2023
Katy (Gonzales) Klingbeil, born October 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to David and Betty Sutherland at Kirtland Air Force Base. Katy is survived by her three children, daughter Leticia (Nick) Karns, son Gregory Gonzales and his daughter Aubrey, and daughter Kristie...
Gustavo Mendez
Sep 14, 2023
Gustavo Mendez, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Gustavo was born on November 18, 1946, in Cd. Madera, Chihuahua Mexico to Santiago and Cleotilde Mendez. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 7 of his siblings.
Gustavo...
Rita Marie Christopherson
Sep 13, 2023
It is with a heavy heart and much love that we announce the passing of Rita Christopherson on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Rita offered all that she had to others throughout her life with a sense of warmth, compassion, and gentleness. God has completed His work of grace both in and through Rita and now leads her into eternal life,...
Samuel Chavez Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
Samuel Chavez Jr. passed on from this life at his home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The son of Samuel and Shirley Chavez.
Sammy grew up in San Antonio, New Mexico. After high school, Sammy enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. He was fortunate to have traveled the world during his service...
Raymond C. Sanchez
Sep 13, 2023
Raymond C. Sanchez, age 82, was born on October 8, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to Ishmael and Caroline Sanchez.
Ray unexpectedly passed away on September 13, 2023.
Ray is survived by his son, Gregory Sanchez; daughter, Laurel Grimes; sisters, Barbara Cunningham and Janice Milligan; brother, Paul Sanchez; daughter-in-law, Cathy Sanchez; son-in-law, Robert Grimes; granddaughter, Delaney Grimes; grandsons, Ryan Grimes, Daniel...
Rosalinda Najera-Davis
Sep 13, 2023
Rosalinda Najera- Davis passed away peacefully September 13, 2023. Rosalinda was born July 15, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was the ninth of 13 cherished brothers and sisters. Rosalinda was a breast cancer survivor as well as a liver disease survivor. Rosalinda is survived by her daughter, Danielle Magrath and son, Damien Gonzales (Jami). She is also survived by...
Marguerite Shirley Cooper
Sep 11, 2023
Marguerite (“Billie”) Shirley Pagni Cooper of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023. Billie was born on January 14th, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Florence Pagni. Billie lived in Elmhurst, Illinois during her early years with her parents where she enjoyed being a ballet toe dancer and all things Chicago. During World War II her...
Shane Michael Farias
Sep 11, 2023
On September 11, 2023 our beloved Shane Michael Farias, passed away in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico just three days before his 35th birthday. After graduating from Eldorado High School in 2007, he went on to study Journalism/Communication at the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. In 2021, he began studying at Grand...
Gregory Williamson Windsor
Sep 11, 2023
Gregory Williamson Windsor passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Greg was born to Meridithe (Conant) of Marblehead, Ma. and Michael Windsor of Malden, Ma. on April 21, 1973.
In 1991, Greg graduated from El Dorado High School, in Albuquerque, N.M. During his high school years, Greg was an active member...
Jose Francisco Martinez
Sep 11, 2023
Our beloved father, Jose F. Martinez, 88, of Socorro, New Mexico, was called home on September 11, 2023. He was born to Alfredo and Rita (Giron) Martinez in El Gauche near Española, NM. He was an Army veteran and long-time Warrior fan through his children and grandchildren.
Jose is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Anna Marie, Lilia,...
Helen Eloisa Ridley
Sep 11, 2023
Helen Ridley, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM entered into eternal life on Monday, September 11, 2023. She lived to be 92 years old. She is survived by her daughters; Yvonne Anaya, Edwina Flores (husband Bobby) and Stephanie Martinez (husband Johnny), three grandsons; Dominick Anaya, Patrick Travis, and Joseph Martinez, and one great-granddaughter; Thessalie Travis.
Helen was preceded in death...
Ernestina Corina Padilla
Sep 9, 2023
Ernestina C. (Montoya) Padilla, 79, passed away peacefully in her home, September 9, 2023 morning due to a long battle of dementia and lung cancer. She was born and raised in Magdalena, the daughter of Diego and Maria (Salas) Montoya.
Tina raised her five children with her first love James S. Gallegos until his passing. She worked for Presbyterian hospital...
Priscilla N. Romero
Sep 9, 2023
In loving memory of Priscilla Romero who went home to be with Jesus on September 9th, 2023. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and treasured friend. Her unwavering love for Jesus is what fueled her life. Her love for Christmas was infectious, and her passion for Spanish music was a source of happiness.
She is preceded in...
Claire Zerger Bentley
Sep 7, 2023
Suzannah Claire Zerger Bentley was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 29, 1997. Her parents, Jon Bentley and Becky Zerger, along with her sisters Emma June and Laurel Anne, adored her from that day forward. She transitioned to a new realm on Sept 7, 2023.
She attended Bandelier Elementary and Wilson Middle School. Then, during her 9th grade year, she lived in Granada,...
William Robert Moore
Sep 7, 2023
William Robert Moore
January 2, 1941 - September 7, 2023
William Robert Moore is survived by his wife of 56 years Helen Jean Moore, his high school sweetheart together for over 65 years. Together they have three children: Dianna Chavez, married to Randy Chavez of Sandia Park NM; Wm Robert Moore Jr. married to Lora George Moore of Los...
Christopher Anthony French
Sep 7, 2023
Christopher Anthony French was called home September 7, 2023. Christopher was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 15th, 1966 to Byron French Sr. and Dolores Serda. Christopher is a native to the area and graduated from Albuquerque high school. Upon graduation, Christopher joined the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS John F. Kennedy in Norfolk, VA. ...
Eddie Steve Garcia
Sep 7, 2023
Eddie S Garcia, age 90, born and raised in Alameda since 1933 and was a longtime resident of Los Ranchos since 1967, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He is survived by his 3 children, Linda (Gilbert) Benavides, Eddie Jr (Dianne) Garcia, and Becky (Joe) Martinez; 7 grandchildren, Nicolas (Maggie) Benavides, Heather (Jason) Martinez Boberg, Elena (Cole) Sweetser,...
John Candelaria
Sep 6, 2023
John Candelaria, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 with family and loved ones at his side. John was born on August 3rd, 1935 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Alfredo Candelaria and Lillie Speronelli. John resided within Albuquerque, New Mexico and where he married his wife Merlene Candelaria. John and Merlene were married...
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