Virginia Mae Springer
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia Mae Springer, born on August 8, 1947, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, gracefully journeyed from this life on June 20, 2025, in the serenity of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and profound resilience that touched the hearts of many.
In the gentle embrace of her community, Virginia...
Virginia Springer
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia Mae Springer, 77, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Virginia brought joy and light to everyone who knew her. Known for her radiant smile and wonderful personality, Virginia was a source of strength and positivity. No matter what challenges...
Wanda Erlene Alexander
Jun 20, 2025
Wanda Erlene Alexander was born February 28, 1941, in Thatcher, Arizona. Wanda passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home in Bosque Farms, New Mexico where she was surrounded by her loving family and two dogs. Wanda married Phillip Nelson Alexander on October 30, 1958, in Safford, Arizona. Wanda’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren: Christopher N. Alexander,...
Suzanne Ruth Klammer
Jun 18, 2025
Suzanne Ruth Klammer of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 18, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Suzanne was born in Garfield, New Jersey to Ernest and Frances Samona on July 11, 1944. She graduated from Garfield High School and Patterson State Teaching College. In 1973 she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family. She taught Special Education...
Marilyn R. Zanetti
Jun 18, 2025
Marilyn Zanetti, age 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, N M, from 1958-2022. Marilyn retired from the Albuquerque Public School System after 25 years culminating as Principal at Sandia High School. She was...
Ann Kathleen Smith
Jun 17, 2025
Our beloved Ann K. Smith left this world at age 76 to be with her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 17th, 2025. She was born in Lamar, Colorado in 1949, and grew up in the areas of Campo and Springfield, Colorado. Here was always “home” to her, and she was proud to be a student of both...
Lisa M. Martinez
Jun 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Martinez on June 17, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1966, and later married her husband, John Martinez on August 13, 1988. Lisa was a daughter and a sister, to one a wife, to others a mother and an aunt; but more importantly she was a devoted...
Saul Berger
Jun 17, 2025
Saul Berger (1942-2025)
Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Marsha, his daughter Debbie
and his son Jordan.
Saul is also survived by his grandchildren Brooke and David.
Graveside services will be on June 19, 2025, at 11:00AM
Vista Verde Memorial Park
4310 Sara Road
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
In lieu of flowers, please remember Saul by donating to the charity...
David K. Lilley
Jun 16, 2025
In loving memory of David Lilley, age 90, a beloved husband, uncle, and friend who passed away June 16, 2025. Born September 11, 1934, in Ogden, PA to Bill & Ethel Lilley. He is survived by his wife, Martha of 47 years. He spent most of his life in Delaware County, PA. He earned a BA in education from Muhlenberg...
Cenaida Vivian Maes
Jun 16, 2025
Cenaida Cruz Maes August 10, 1953 – June 16, 2025
Cenaida Cruz Maes was born in Fowler, Colorado, on August 10, 1953, and passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her devoted husband, William Maes, and their four children: John Maes and his son, Juan...
George McMillan
Jun 14, 2025
George McMillan, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in 2025. Born in Northern California at the Presido, George spent his life centered around what mattered most to him—his family.
George built a long and steady career at Big 5, but his true legacy lives on through the love and devotion he showed to...
Enrique Henry Romero
Jun 14, 2025
Enrique Henry Romero, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, entered eternal life on June 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 5, 1949, in Horse Springs, New Mexico to Felicita and Manuel Romero, Henry was a source of love, laughter, and unwavering faith to all who knew him.
Henry is survived by his devoted wife of...
Alix Paloma Ami
Jun 14, 2025
On June 14, 2025, Alix Paloma Ami, 31, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, returned to the Creator’s loving embrace. Born on July 21, 1993, in Silver Spring, Maryland, to Donald Ami and Holly Halsey-Ami. Alix was an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation of North Dakota; her maternal lineage also hailed from the Hunkpapa (Standing Rock) and...
Clara Orlinda Miera
Jun 14, 2025
Clara O. Miera, was born September 18, 1940 to Agapita and Nieves Montoya, in Embudo, NM.
Clara was in hospice and passed away peacefully June 14, 2025, surrounded by her numerous family members and friends, with her husband holding her hand.
She was the most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend. She was the glue that kept our...
James Steven Garcia
Jun 14, 2025
James Steven Garcia
August 31,1974 - June 14, 2025
James Steven Garcia born August 31, 1974, to Frank and Prescilla Garcia passed away in the hospital surrounded by his family and friends the evening of June 14th after a four-year battle with stomach cancer. James Garcia found his life's calling in his family. He was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, friend...
Allen L. Coleman
Jun 13, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Allen L. Coleman, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on June 13, 2025. He will now be reunited with his beautiful wife Stephanie.
Allen was born in Shamrock, Texas on January 17, 1953, to Joe & Jean Coleman. He later moved to...
Josephine A. Turano
Jun 13, 2025
Josephine A. Turano, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosalia (Messano) Crudele. Josephine grew up in Brooklyn, where she attended Fort...
Kathleen Susan Holland
Jun 13, 2025
Kathleen Susan Holland Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister Kathleen “Kathy” Susan Holland passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on June 13th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved daughter, and loyal sister, whose vibrant spirit touched all who knew her. Kathleen was born on November 8th, 1957, in San Angelo, Texas....
William Angelo Centopani
Jun 11, 2025
William Angelo Centopani, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was born on February 25, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Guglielmo Centofante of Crecchio in the Province of Abruzzi, Italy; and Mariantonia Salinardi Centofante of Ruoti in the Province of Potenza,...
Johnnie Romero
Jun 11, 2025
Johnnie Romero unexpectedly passed away at his home on June 11th, a month and nine days after turning 70. He was a creative soul, an artist at heart, a deep thinker, and a man with a great sense of humor. Born Monday, May 2nd, 1955, in Socorro, New Mexico, to parents Reina Montano (of San Antonio, NM) and Ismael Romero...
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