Obituaries

Margo Marie Garcia

Margo Marie Garcia

Jun 9, 2023

 

Margo Marie Garcia, 76, passed away on June 9, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer and it’s complications. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and Rosie, and her two brothers, Richard, and Kenneth. Margo was born on May 11, 1947, in Montana. Margo was a beloved and hard-working Mother and wife to a military veteran....

Judith Ann Moore

Judith Ann Moore

Jun 9, 2023

On Friday, June 9, 2023, Rev. Judith A. Moore, loving sister, dear aunt, loyal friend, inspiring teacher, and devoted minister, passed away at the age of 79.

Born in East Cleveland, Ohio Judith graduated from Muskingum College in 1966, received her Master of Arts in Theater at Kent State University in 1974, and then graduated from Colgate Theological Seminary in...

"Tennie" Katherine (Kathy) Nix

"Tennie" Katherine (Kathy) Nix

Jun 9, 2023

 

Katherine (Kathy) Nix, 92, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Steve Pomroy, on June 9, 2023 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Katherine was born October 29, 1930 to Mrs. Bessie and Mr. Argus Nix in the front bedroom of the family home in Shamrock, Texas. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was seven...

Loretta Theresa Bentivegna

Loretta Theresa Bentivegna

Jun 9, 2023

 

Loretta Theresa Bentivegna, 90 years old, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1981, passed away on June 9, 2023. She is survived by her children, Charles Bentivegna of Fort Mills, South Carolina; Michael Bentivegna and spouse Sheila of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Michele Stelzer and spouse Robert of Rio Rancho; grandchildren Richard Bentivegna and spouse Jennifer of Charlotte, North...

Joel R. Camarillo

Joel R. Camarillo

Jun 8, 2023

 

Joel R. Camarillo

9 de Agosto de 1964 — 8 de Junio de 2023

Southern Chapel

Joel R. Camarillo, de 58 años, falleció el 8 de junio de 2023 en Rio Rancho, Nuevo México. Nació el 9 de Agosto de 1964 en Reynosa Tamaulipas, México hijo de Jesús Camarillo Gonzales y María Trinidad Rosales. Fue agricultor y paisajista durante...

Chancer Lee Smith

Chancer Lee Smith

Jun 8, 2023

Chancer Lee Smith Lafonté Dubois”, born April 1st, 1935, in Fort Wayne, IN, has departed to heaven on June 8th, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was preceded by his mother and father, Louise and Luther Smith; brothers, Jack Smith, Billy Smith, Luther Smith Jr.; sister, Rev. Debora L. Smith Weidner; daughter, Monique Smith; and grandchildren, Mark Andrew Jr. Velasquez, Sarah...

Terry Lee Taylor

Terry Lee Taylor

Jun 8, 2023

 

Terry Lee Taylor, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2023. Terry was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Jr and Marjorie Taylor. Terry is survived by his wife Michaeline (Longwell) Taylor of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his son Joel and wife Cassandara (Jones)...

Ronald Joseph Martinez

Ronald Joseph Martinez

Jun 7, 2023

Ronald Joseph Martinez

Ron was born on December 16, 1956, in Alamosa CO to George and Eva Martinez, and grew up in Albuquerque, attending Hodgin Elementary, McKinley Middle School, and Del Norte High School.After graduation from then TVI, Ron spent many years working in the automotive industry.  He recently retired from Barnhill Bolt where he worked for the last 13...

Floyd Richard Waller

Floyd Richard Waller

Jun 7, 2023

Floyd Richard Waller, “Dick”

Dick Waller was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 31, 1930, to Floyd J. and Miriam (Jacobs) Waller.  At age five, he survived Bright’s disease and later moved to live on his grandmother’s farm. Growing up on a dairy farm developed in him a strong work ethic and the skills needed to keep equipment functioning. Those...

Anita Flores

Anita Flores

Jun 6, 2023

 

Anita C. Flores (known as Mama to most), 80 sadly passed away on June 6, 2023, with family by her side. 

Anita was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Jose, sons Jesse and Frankie and other family members that welcomed her home with the Lord.

She is survived by her son Roland, three daughters Leona (Tim Miller),...

Joseph H. Zamora

Joseph H. Zamora

Jun 6, 2023

Joseph Herman Zamora, age 96, of Rio Rancho, NM., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  He celebrated his 73rd Wedding Anniversary on June 4th and spent his final days with his beloved wife Elizabeth and surrounded by family before he passed peacefully at home.

 Joseph was born in Taylor Springs, NM, to Reymundo and Aurora...

Jim Philip Mura

Jim Philip Mura

Jun 6, 2023

 

It is with a heavy heart that we say Jim has passed...James Philip Mura, born April 11, 1945 passed away on June 6, 2023. Jim was the son of James Joseph Mura and Helen Bajek Mura of Wallington, New Jersey. Jim married in 1975, he was the beloved husband of Janet and the father of the dearly loved Kathryn....

Frank Torres Jr.

Frank Torres Jr.

Jun 6, 2023

 

Frank Torres Jr, 

Frank Torres Jr, age 80, Devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, surrounded by his wife Corene and family, after many years of illness.  

Frank was born on March 8, 1943 in El Paso, Texas to Frank Torres Sr and Crescencia Gonzales Torres. He was the 3 of 6 children. 

Frank...

Eileen Sever

Eileen Sever

Jun 5, 2023

 

On June 5, 2023 Eileen Chambliss Sever went into the arms of Jesus at the age of 71. She passed peacefully at her cabin in Cloudcroft, NM and was surrounded by her husband, Randy and children, Shawn Sever and Megan Suarez.

Mary Eileen Chambliss Sever was born on August 26th 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Wilmoth Chambliss and...

Jeffrey David Frenz

Jeffrey David Frenz

Jun 4, 2023

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeffrey was the first child, and only son of Timothy and Colleen Frenz; and brother of Kimberly Mills.  

Jeffrey was a beautiful person. He knew disappointment, suffering, and struggle. He knew joy and love from his childhood friends, gaming buddies, comrades in uniform and family. Jeff was full of insight, gentleness and deep loving concern.

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Billie Rice

Billie Rice

Jun 4, 2023

Billie Rice, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on May 25, 1928, in Lamesa Texas, and throughout her life, she embodied the values of humility, gratitude, and respect for all of God's creation.

Billie was a dedicated member of...

Jackie Adelmann

Jackie Adelmann

Jun 3, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Jackie Harlene Adelmann, of Bernalillo, New Mexico, that occurred on June 3rd, 2023. Jackie was surrounded by her two sons and passed away peacefully.

Jackie is survived by her spouse James Adelmann of Bernalillo, New Mexico, her children, Mike Adelmann of Corrales, NM, and Todd Adelmann of Placitas, NM, and by her grandchild Natasha...

Shelby Joy Smith-Sanclare

Shelby Joy Smith-Sanclare

Jun 2, 2023

Shelby Joy Smith-Sanclare was born to Howard and Delores Smith at the St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque on September 12, 1939. She is survived by daughter, Whitney Mayrhofer (husband Philipp and their children Aemilian, Gabriel, Jonas, and Zoe); Sherron Smith-Davis, sister (John Brown, partner); and Krysta Martinez, niece (Johnnie Sanchez, partner), their children, Isaiah (Jessika, wife, and Jaxson, son), Dominic (Maddie,...

Laurence Justinian Chavez

Laurence Justinian Chavez

Jun 2, 2023

 

 

Laurence Justinian Chavez age 93, passed away peacefully at his home Friday June 2, 2023. In Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 5th, 1929, to his parents Alfredo and Frances (Rivera) Chavez, in Albuquerque NM.  The youngest of 9 children.

Laurence was preceded in death by grandson Dominic G. Romero.

Laurence is survived by his wife of 66...

Victorino Leo Moya

Victorino Leo Moya

Jun 1, 2023

 

 

Victorino Moya, age 93, passed away Friday, June 1, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 2, 1929 to Eligio and Margarita Moya in Tome, NM.

 

He married his wife Edwina Moya October 24, 1949 in Tome, NM.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Phil Moya, Felix Moya, Sophie Devlin, Salomon Moya,...