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...
E. Terry Messal
Sep 5, 2023
Terry Messal was a once in a generation personality who lit up every room he entered. His energy, creative force, and rebellious nature were as indomitable as his smile and contagious laughter. Born to Edwin and Eleanor Messal in Portland, Oregon in 1952, he was raised in Alamogordo, NM, where the British Invasion was just landing at local radio stations....
Melissa "Melo" Nicole Mitchell
Sep 3, 2023
On September 3, 2023 Melissa “Melo” Mitchell passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM. She was born on July 9th, 1997 in Albuquerque, NM. Anyone who knew Melo knew, she loved deeply and had a infinite amount of love to give. She was passionate about taking care of those around her and would go...
Alan Cutler Anway
Sep 3, 2023
Alan Cutler Anway, aka Bud Anway was born Nov.10, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minn.
He passed away peacefully at Beehive Assisted living in Albuquerque, NM on Sept. 3, 2023.
He was 94.
True to his nickname, “Bud”, his life was a flowering of color, productivity, gentleness, kindness, service, music and love.
He loved his beloved wife, Irene for over...
Alfred James Bourguet
Sep 3, 2023
BOURGUET - Alfred J. Bourguet, born in Albuquerque, NM in 1960, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Alfred is survived by his sister, Judy Spear, and husband Jerry; brother, Jake Bourguet, and wife Daiana; seven nephews and nieces; Michelle Jio (TJ), DJ Quezada (Kim), Jacque Abrams (Josh), Robin Quezada (Jimmy), Amanda Downing...
Jordan Ray Baca
Sep 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jordan Ray Baca...
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:00am at Daniels Family Funeral Services located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, 87110. Followed with a Burial at Pajarito Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Carolyn Edna Wellbrock
Sep 2, 2023
CAROLYN’S SMILE
Though Carolyn’s smile and laughter are gone forever we will still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Her memory is now our keepsake in our hearts forever. God has her in HIS hands forever in Heaven. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Things that describe Carolyn are:
Her smile and...
Michael Augustine Maestas
Sep 1, 2023
Michael “Mike” Augustine Maestas, age 61, sadly passed away September 1, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho, NM. Son of Jose Maestas and Maria Deborah Maestas, both preceded him in death as well as his brother, Frank Melvin Maestas.
Mike was born on February 8, 1962, and grew up in Santa Fe. After high school,...
Jonathan Alexander Villa McGaughy
Aug 31, 2023
Jonathan Alexander Villa McGaughy
In loving memory of my beloved son, Jonathan Alexander Villa McGaughy.
Services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Life Church, 4401 Northern Blvd, Rio Rancho, 87124.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Inurnment will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023; 10:30 a.m. at Vista Verde...
Ruben Montoya
Aug 31, 2023
Ruben Montoya, 78 passed away on August 31, 2023 at his home. Ruben was born to Hipolito and Feliz (Ferjardo) Montoya on September 10, 1944, in Socorro, New Mexico
Ruben graduated from Socorro High School then served in the Army National Guard for 9 years. He married Maria M. Jojola on December 15, 1971, in Socorro, they were...
Frances Peggy Wood
Aug 30, 2023
Frances Peggy Wood, a longtime resident of New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, with family by her side.
Born in Vaughn, New Mexico on Saturday, October 15, 1938, to Lee and Josephine Sisneros. Frances is preceded in death by her husband George A. Wood and daughter Tracy J. Wood.
She is survived by daughter...
Robert Harr
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Harr was 78 years old when he passed away on August 30, 2023. Robert is survived by his 3 daughters; Julie, Maureen, and Katie, his sister and brother in law Nancy and Ron, his brother, Wayne, and his partner of 39 years, Sharon.
Robert was a wonderful man, always thinking of others. He brought small trinkets and gifts to...
Robert L. Marquez
Aug 29, 2023
“Bobby Lee”
Loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 29, 2023 at the age of 53.
He was born in Albuquerque New Mexico on April 29, 1970, to Robert and Linda Marquez.
Robert adored his family and loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing,...
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