Rose Marie Struble
Apr 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Struble, 88. She passed peacefully on April 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque NM of natural causes, with her family at her bedside.
Rose was born in Wellington, Kansas, on October 5, 1936, and was one of five children of Tom and Anna Waller. She was preceded...
Rosenaldo Valdez
Apr 8, 2025
VALDEZ, Rosenaldo, 87, of Rio Rancho, NM, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side, went home to be with the Lord on 4/8/25. Rosenaldo “Ross” was born on April 10, 1937 in La Jara, NM. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle and will be missed by his family and friends. Although he has gone...
Matsie Hancock Prater
Apr 7, 2025
Matsie Hancock Prater was born July 28, 1926, Emporia, Kansas, and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully on April 7, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: daughter, Mary Jane Osborn (Steve Johnson), son, Carl Prater, and, daughter, Anji Lang (Ryan Fritz); as well as her grandchildren: Heather Osborn, Pepper Lang (Kathryn Lang), Savannah Cross (Wes Cross), Hunter...
James Edward Bell
Apr 6, 2025
James Edward Bell
April 12,1944 to April 6, 2025
It is with a mix of sorrow and reflection that we announce the passing of James Edward Bell on April 6, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Born on 4-12-1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, Jim lived a life marked by resilience, hard work, and individuality.
After serving in the Army National Guard in his youth, Jim...
Tomazine Morrow Reeves
Apr 6, 2025
Golvia Augusta Tomazine Morrow Reeves, who graced this earthly plane for 105 years, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Paragould, Arkansas on August 20, 1919, she was the oldest daughter in a family of nine children that earned its living from the soil. Despite only sporadic school attendance as a...
Obinna Michael Ekeh
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Obinna Michael Ekeh
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Obinna Michael Ekeh who left us peacefully on April 5th 2025, at the age of 39.
Obinna was born on May 4, 1985 in Kano State, Nigeria to Michael and Princess Ekeh. His educational journey reflected...
Nina Fay Williamson
Apr 4, 2025
Nina Fay Williamson, beloved mother, sister, Nana, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren on April 4, 2025, just one week shy of her 86th birthday. A longtime resident of Carlsbad, NM, and most recently of Albuquerque, NM, Nina touched countless lives with her kindness, creativity, and deep devotion to family.
She was preceded in death...
Christopher Martin Gustavson
Apr 4, 2025
Christopher Martin Gustavson September 2, 1959 – April 4, 2025
Christopher Martin Gustavson passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 65. He was born on September 2, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kathryn and DeVern “Bud” Gustavson.
Chris dedicated many years of his life as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the Federal...
Jeffery Lee Rector
Apr 4, 2025
Jeffery (Jeff) Lee Rector (Ralston) passed away at 4:20pm on 4/4/25 at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born 6/10/57 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank & Phyllis Ralston and biological father, Richard (Dick) Gene Rector.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lauri Jean (Huffman) Rector and their sons,...
Barbara Agnes Oravecz
2025
Barbara Agnes Oravecz née Balfe
Barbara Agnes Oravecz, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her two children, at Casita Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM, where she received loving care in her final years. The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude to Ambercare Hospice for the compassionate and comforting care provided to Barbara.
Born in Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho, in...
Vella Mae Brewer
Apr 3, 2025
The family of Vella Mae Brewer (known as Mae) of Albuquerque, New Mexico is saddened to announce her passing on April 3, 2025 at the age of 90 years. She passed away peacefully after struggling with heart failure for several years.
Mae will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Tracey Ormsbee, son Tony Brewer, granddaughters Kaitlin Dalton and Haley Ormsbee, and...
Ernest Eichwald
Apr 2, 2025
Ernest Eichwald, lovingly known as Ernie or Ernesto, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Corrales, New Mexico, at the age of 81.
Born on May 22, 1943, in Cuba, New Mexico, Ernie was the beloved son of Alex and Serafina Eichwald. He graduated from Los Lunas High School in the Class of 1962 and went on to earn a...
Sydney Earl Rodgers
Apr 2, 2025
Sydney Earl Rodgers was born in Portland, Maine on June 3, 1944, and passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in San Acacia, New Mexico at home with his loving wife by his side. Sydney was a true cowboy at heart and was known for his honesty and remarkable work ethic.
Sydney proudly served in the U.S. Army for over 20...
James L. Seeley
Apr 1, 2025
James L. Seeley, age 91 died April 1st, 2025. He was born April 13th, 1933, in Princeton, Missouri to James E. and Ruth M. Seeley. He was a loving husband and a father and will be missed by his family and friends. He was an avid gardener and long-time member of the Georgetown Men's Garden Club, The Austin Rose Society,...
Francisca Evangeline Carrillo
Apr 1, 2025
Francisca Evangeline (Eva) Carrillo, 91, passed away in the hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday April 1, 2025. Eva was born in Jarales, New Mexico on May 5, 1933, to parents Eustaquio and Trinidad Ulibarri. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Seráfico D. Carrillo, grandson Antoino M. Carrillo II, granddaughter Joanna M. Hyland, and grandson Justin E....
Betty Gibson
Mar 31, 2025
Betty Roman Gibson - Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother,Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. We will see you in Heaven! Love, your Family.
Josefita Serna
Mar 31, 2025
Josefita "Josie" Serna, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2025. Josie was a loving sister!
She is survived by her 3 sisters; Elsie Vigil, Mary Zamora & Hassie Serna; by her nieces and nephews.
Josie was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Manuelita Serna; her sister, Erlinda; and her brothers, Julian & Robert Serna
Services...
Andrew Cervini
Mar 31, 2025
Longtime Rio Rancho resident Andrew Cervini passed peacefully at home on Monday, March 31, 2025. Andy, or “Red”, as he was known by his dear friends, was born and grew up in the South Bronx of New York City during the height of the Great Depression. He joined the Air Force in 1952, serving both overseas on Okinawa and at...
Thomas F Medrano
Mar 30, 2025
Thomas F Medrano passed away on March 30, 2025 at the age of 86 years old in Riverside, CA. He was born in Santa Fe NM to Jose and Andelsia Medrano, March 21, 1939. He was the 4th of six children. He attended Santa Fe High School, was in the Varsity Basketball team, and graduated in 1958. He enrolled in...
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