Dorothy Lou Gilbert
May 16, 2025
Dorothy Lou Gilbert, affectionately known as Dottye, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 70. She was born on June 8, 1954, in Whitesville, Kentucky, to Edythe Louise Berry and Orion Bellamy Midkiff.
Dottye's education was marked by determination and a passion for beauty. She graduated from Daviess County High School in 1972...
Ila Mae Russell
May 16, 2025
Ila Showen Russell, a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on May 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 29, 1936, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Ila was the cherished daughter of Elma and LaRue Showen. She lived a life rich with love, compassion, and creativity that...
Eva Beatrice Sanchez
May 15, 2025
Our beloved mother, Eva Beatriz Sanchez, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025, she was surrounded by love. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and a true friend to many.
She was born on October 12, 1932, at her family’s home in Cimarron, New Mexico to Florentina and Juan Romero. In 1949, while attending a...
Mary Lou Polaco
May 15, 2025
Mary Lou Polaco, our beloved mother passed away peacefully on May 15th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aragon NM to William R and Josefita Milligan.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joe of 59 years. She is survived by her children Debbie (Gabe), Elizabeth (Charles), Joseph (Cammie); five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mary Lou graduated...
Magdalena Sisneros
May 15, 2025
Magdalena, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, joined her Heavenly Savior peacefully surrounded by loving family members on May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at age 94.
Born Nov. 24, 1930 in Pastura, NM, she was the first born of Manuel and Nicolasa Tapia.
Magdalena is preceded in death by both her parents, her beloved husband John...
Oscar Orozco Mendoza
May 14, 2025
Oscar, un alma feliz y el alma de cada fiesta, ha partido, dejando tras de sí un legado de alegría, música y una positividad sin límites. Conocido por todos como el alma de la fiesta, Oscar tenía una energía contagiosa que iluminaba cada lugar al que llegaba. Su risa, su voz y su amor por la vida lo hicieron inolvidable...
Rose Priscilla Villicana
May 14, 2025
Rose Priscilla Villicana, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1939, she was known for her dedication to her faith, her love of family, amazing cooking, and her love of music. She was preceded in death by her father Pedro Aranda, sister Nancy, son...
Janet Louise Romero
May 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet Romero
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janet Louise Romero (Hoff), who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 14 at the age of 77, surrounded by family.
Janet was a woman of great strength and resilience.
Born on January 18, 1948 in New London, Ct, Janet was the daughter...
Lorene Legg
May 14, 2025
Lorene was born in Bladen, Nebraska on August 19, 1931. She graduated from Clovis High School in 1949.Lorene married her first husband J.C Hice and together they had four children. When J/C passed she focused on providing for their children and worked hard as the president of the Sandia Area Federal Credit Union. Before long she married her second husband...
Kenneth Leroy Hall Jr.
May 14, 2025
Kenneth L Hall Jr age 82 died at home May 14, 2025. Kenney was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When he was 3 months old he and his parents, Kenneth L Hall Sr and Margaret Jewel McClendon Hall and sister Geraldine moved to the south valley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an energetic, inquisitive boy looking forward to...
Bart Harland Danford
May 13, 2025
Bart Harland Danford, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Kansas, Bart's journey through life was one marked by dedication, passion, and an unwavering love for his family and nature.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wichita, Bart...
Ronald G. Casleton
May 13, 2025
Ronald G Casleton, retired Air Force Colonel, passed away at the age of 86 on May 13, 2025. Ron was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an Air Force fighter pilot and a true patriot who served his country for 27 years. He was born March 24, 1939 in Canton, IL to Glenn Casleton and Magdalene...
Harry Lloyd Grant
May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Lloyd Grant, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world on May 12, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on May 31, 1961, Harry lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments that he shared with those he loved.
Harry was known for...
Louise Murdock Philson
May 12, 2025
Louise Murdock Philson, 101, died May 12, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born September 3, 1923, in Elkhart, Texas.
She graduated from Little Rock (Ark.) Central High School in 1940 at the age of 16. She met then-Lieutenant Ormand K. “Phil” Philson while working at the Western Union Office in Little Rock, and the couple was married on May...
Richard Prasek
May 11, 2025
Ladislav Richard Prasek, Jr., our beloved husband, father, "Papa", uncle, brother-in-law and friend, passed from the arms of his daughters into the arms of his Savior, on May 11, 2025. He was born in Somerville, N.J. to Ladislav, Sr. and Matilda (Gadzinski) Prasek, the eldest of two sons, on September 3, 1939. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic school, Oratory Prep,...
Jeremiah Franklin Weisdorfer
May 11, 2025
Jeremiah passed away unexpectedly May 11, 2025 at age 14. He was born on April 4, 2011 to Jeremy and Theresa Weisdorfer.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Lavolpa.
He is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Theresa Weisdorfer. His siblings, Lauren Bryant (Robert Hershman), Jameson Bryant (Jasper Maestas), and Isa Weisdorfer. Grandparents, Donald and Lina Weisdorfer. Uncles and...
Rudy Gil Maestas
May 8, 2025
Rudy Gil Maestas, passed away from this life on May 8, 2025, at the age of 78, lovingly surrounded by family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Rudy was born on January 17, 1947, in Chimayo, New Mexico, to Miguel Maestas and Irene (Sandoval) Maestas. He was raised primarily by his grandparents in Santa Cruz, New Mexico but also lived in...
Patricia Jane Trent
May 7, 2025
Patricia “Trish” Jane Trent, 82, passed away May 7, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM.
She was born April 11, 1943 in Akron OH to Alvie Louis McCafferty and Alice Bond.
She is survived by her husband, William Louis Trent; daughter Sherrie; granddaughters: Casey, Mary Alice and Carrie; and grandsons: Mathew, Christopher and Mason
Trish worked for many years as an electronics supervisor in...
Ronald Gene Hennies
May 7, 2025
Fr. Ron left town this morning and will not return. Ronald was born Dec. 22, 1931 on the prairies of Wagner, SD to Lewis and Mariellen (Bailey) Hennies. Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers Frank and Thomas, sister-in-law Ann, and his loving wife Leona (Fletcher).
He has left behind his daughters Elizabeth Hennies-Sund (and husband Greg) and Barbara Kress...
Annie T. Anaya
May 7, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and auntie, Annie Anaya. Annie passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the age of 79. Annie was born to Felipe and Maria (Gonzales) Anaya on October 12, 1945.
Annie is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Maria; her siblings Paul and Lena,...
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