Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

CARMEN A GARCIA1929 - 2023

Carmen was born to Joe and Ramona Anaya in 1929. She was raised in Albuquerque, NM alongwith her siblings Vicky, John, Betty, and Gloria. They and their families were an important partof her life. She loved them all. From a young age Carmen had a grateful heart, showed anindustrious spirit, and had a cheerful disposition.

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Sep 22, 2023

Venceslao Tafoya passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family September 22, 2023.  He was a resident of Corrales, New Mexico.  Visitation will be Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12-2 pm with a celebration of life following at 2:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services- Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.  Online streaming will...

Sep 22, 2023

Seth was a loving, caring, fearless, son, brother, uncle and friend. He participated in sports including volleyball, basketball, skateboarding, and snowboarding. He loved life, risk taking and his older brother Spencer! He and his brother were inseparable when they were young, enjoying time with family and friends. He was always willing to help out a friend in need. He worked...

Sep 21, 2023

Phillip Fredric Haase, known as Phil to his friends, and Fritz to his family, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of September 21, 2023; he was 56 years old.

Born January 3, 1967, to Sandra and Robert Haase in San Jose, California, he lived in three states before settling in New Mexico. Phil married Cheri Dustin in October 1987,...

Sep 21, 2023

Gaetana Schubert, 73 years of age, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico since 1982, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Schubert of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter; Ann Marie Daniel of Charlotte NC, son; Thomas Anthony Schubert of Albuquerque NM, daughter; Cynthia Romero of Corrales, NM and her two...

Sep 19, 2023

Donald J. Mitchell, 79, of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Donald was born April 07, 1944 in Glenford, Ohio to Alice Irene Beardmore and Donald Robert Mitchell.

Donald attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he graduated with a bachelor's in Science in education. He then moved to New Mexico and attended Western New Mexico...

Sep 19, 2023

Alice Pauline Moore, 95, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her residence. Alice was born September 07, 1928 in Sentinel, Missouri to Fred Francis Hawkins and Ali Dee Myers.

Alice is preceded in death by her first husband, George Robertson Spurgeon; her sons, Roy Steven and G Mike Spurgeon, and her husband James...

Sep 18, 2023

 Jesus was born March 3, 1986 in Albuquerque NM, to Mary Atencio and Frank Trujillo JR, Jesus went home to be with our lord on September 18,  2023.Jesus was a loving, caring, devoted protector to his wife,  4 daughters and all his loved ones. He was his girls rock he always knew what to say at the right time to...

Sep 15, 2023

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...