Clara Huie Lee
May 8, 2023
Clara Huie Lee, 93, passed away on May 8, 2023, with her family by her side.
Born in Lewiston, Idaho, on February 18, 1930, to Ning and Lim Shee Huie, Clara was the sixth youngest of seven children. In 1934 her parents moved to the Huie Village in China to immerse their children in Chinese culture and traditions. Due...
Maryruth Swearingen
May 8, 2023
Maryruth Swearingen, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico since 2006, died on Monday, May 8, 2023.She is survived by her two daughters; Terry Swearingen, and Patricia Swearingen, her three grandchildren; Jaimi Owens, Erika Sedillo, and Dustin Vandermee, and her six great grandchildren; Angelo, Jude, Monet, Lucas, Leilani, and Tobias.
Should friends desire in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions...
Sally Teupell
May 7, 2023
Sally Teupell, born December 25, 1941, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leandro Barranca, Jr., and her brothers Raymond, Dino, Juan, and Andy Garcia.
She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, George, who faithfully cared for her...
Juan Luis Segura
May 7, 2023
Juan L. Segura, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born April 20, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM to Juan Estevan Segura and Gregorita Martinez Segura. After graduating High School, Juan enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served our Country for six years. He served in Vietnam and was a...
Kenneth Larry Welker
May 7, 2023
Kenneth Larry Welker, born March 10, 1945, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan K. Welker, and his parents, Kenneth E. and Betty J. Welker. He is survived by his four children; daughter Wendy and husband Sander Rue, daughter Kenly and husband Dallas Smith, son Jim and wife Valerie Welker, daughter...
Michael "Mike" Martinez
May 6, 2023
Michael “Mike” Martinez, age 58, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, NM. He was born March 14, 1965 to his parents, Cirilio and Marcella Martinez in Las Vegas, NM.
He was a student at Alamosa Elementary School, Truman Middle School, and graduated from West Mesa High School.
He was preceded in death by his maternal...
Gene Mutchie
May 6, 2023
Gene Mutchie, passed away on May 6, 2023. He lost his heroic battle with cancer and has gone to be with the Lord. On October 18, 1939, in Alliance, Nebraska, Gene was born to John Felix Gale Mutchie and Anna Elizabeth Briener. After the death of his parents, his aunt and uncle, William P. Roberts, and Orma Mutchie Roberts, assumed...
Ruth Ives
May 5, 2023
A Centennial Celebration of Life By Dorothy E. Noe Photo by Dan White
Ruth Ives, 100, of Placitas died from natural causes in her home on May 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ruth celebrated her 100th birthday this past December and in her lifetime witnessed the Great Depression, Amelia Earhart’s transatlantic flight, World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, Chuck Yeager...
Julia Archibeque
May 4, 2023
Our beautiful mother and Nana was called to be with the lord on May 4, 2023. Julia was 79 years old and a lifelong resident of Algodones, NM. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Julia is preceded in death by her husband Elias, son baby Elias, father Joe, mother Josefita, sister Emma, brother...
Matilde Silva Gonzales
May 4, 2023
Maria Matilde Silva Gonzales, age 89, passed peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, NM into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on May 4th. Her daughters Rose and Terry were by her side.
Matilde was born on April 24, 1934, in Nazas, Durango, Mexico to Francisco Silva and Eulalia Ramos Vasquez Silva. She was the mother to four...
Karen Marie Long
May 4, 2023
Karen M. Long, age 50, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born February 16, 1973 to her parents, Austin Sr. and Rosita Long in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by her children: daughter, Karissa Francisco of Henderson, NV; sons: Jacob Long, Colin Long, Kendrick Long all of Tohajiilee, NM; daughter, Katie Long of Tohajiilee,...
Donald Paul Dwyer
May 4, 2023
Don Dwyer passed away peacefully surrounded by close friends and loved ones at UNMH on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after complications from a car accident. He was 88 years young. He will be greatly missed. Donald Paul Dwyer was born in the border town of Douglas, Arizona in 1935. He said often that the depression years didn’t impact his family...
Shirley Marie Powell
May 3, 2023
Shirley Marie Powell died at home on May 3, 2023. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and MarMar, as well as a librarian, teacher, lifelong bibliophile, and dog lover. Shirley was a world traveler who never turned down an opportunity for adventure.
She was born on March 20, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to Alice (Pearce) McLaughlin and John Bernard...
Katherine Boyle Wade
Apr 30, 2023
Katherine Boyle Wade, 76, of Albuquerque, NM, died on April 30, 2023. Kay was born on May 5, 1946, in Virginia, Minnesota to Robert and Vera Boyle. She graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and continued her education at the University of Minnesota completing a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. In the following years, she also completed a...
Dale Allen Gregg
Apr 30, 2023
Dale Allen Gregg, proud 24-year Veteran, USAF SMSGT (E8) passed away on April 30, 2023, at age 85. Dale was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Mary Isobel Tyrrell and Joseph Wayne Gregg. Dale was a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He graduated from Chandler High School, Chandler, AZ, with the Class of 1955. Dale chose an Air Force...
Felix Atencio
Apr 29, 2023
Felix Julian Atencio Jr., 88, a resident of Bernalillo since 2013, died on April 29th, 2023.
Felix is survived by his spouse Mildred V. Atencio of Bernalillo; his son Fred and spouse Regina.
Felix was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Cortez. (Surviving spouse Hector Cortez.)
Felix is survived by his grandchildren Adrienne, Eric, Diego and Marcos; Sister and...
Ross Lawrence Nuanes
Apr 28, 2023
Ross L. Nuanes, age 64, passed on April 28, 2023. A resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico Ross was born to parents Johnny and Dorella Nuanes in 1958. Preceded in death by Father Johnny Nuanes, sister Linda Nuanes and wife Naomi Nuanes. He is survived by Mother Dorella Nuanes and brother Randy Nuanes of Albuquerque NM, brother Morris Nuanes of Moriarty...
Margaret Elaine Kious
Apr 28, 2023
In loving Memory Margaret E. (Romero) Kious
Margaret E. Kious passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, April 28, 2023. Margaret was born on August 18, 1942, in Raton, New Mexico to Benjamin A. Romero and Margaret Garcia Romero.
Margaret graduated from Raton High School in 1960. Margaret then moved to Albuquerque and continued her education graduating from UNM School...
Barbara Jean Bailie
Apr 27, 2023
Barbara Jean Bailie, née Houghton, was born in El Paso, TX on December 24, 1937, to Walter and Margaret Houghton. She passed away on April 27, 2023. She is survived by her twin daughters, Lauri Bailie and Judi Way. Barbara leaves behind four grandchildren, Steven (Hannah), David, Ryan, Diana and two great-grandchildren, twins Michael and Rachael. She is survived by...
Michael Leroy "Buck" Davis
Apr 27, 2023
Buck 75, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, with family by his side.
Buck was born in Kansas and moved to Albuquerque as a young boy. He served his country as a Marine. He volunteered at Little League coaching softball, baseball, and umpiring. He loves his family. He was very involved with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s...
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