Virginia Marie Duran
Apr 17, 2023
Virginia Marie Duran, age 85, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on April 17, 2023. She is survived by her brothers, Danny Luna (Rose) of Denver, Colorado, Manuel Luna (Rosalie) of Denver, Colorado, her son, Phillip Duran (Natalie) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; her daughters Julie Schnoor (Rob) of Alamosa Colorado, Catherine Russ (Ian) of Greeley, Colorado, and Angela...
Xavier Andres Burns
Apr 16, 2023
Xavier Andres Burns, age 19, passed away April 16, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born November 11, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Michelle LeeAnne Burns and Timothy Jacob Cavalier, Sr. He graduated and received his High School Diploma from School on Wheels High School. He had many interests which included ROTC Air Force (Sharp Shooters), Indoor...
Dionicia Montoya
Apr 15, 2023
Dionicia "Dana" Montoya, age 90, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Her life began in Vallecitos, NM, married Reymundo (Ray) Montoya, and made a home and raised her children in Taos, NM. Dana was the co-owner of Montoya's TV & Appliance in Taos. She was an exceptional cook, best known for...
Phillip Edward Benavidez
Apr 15, 2023
Phillip Edward Benavidez, better known as "Phillip Jr" or "Little Phillip", of Albuquerque NM was born on December 18, 1983. Phillip's big heart was easily felt in how often he offered to help and reach out to check in on those he loved. His children remember him being happiest when he was spending time outdoors fishing, building things or camping....
Consuelo Evangelina Maes/Dowler
Apr 15, 2023
Consuelo Evangelina Maes/Dowler, age 89, passed away April 15, 2023. The youngest daughter of eighteen children, Consuelo was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Her parents, Manuel De Atocha Maes, Sr. and Margarita (Griego) Maes of Las Vegas, New Mexico, 15 siblings and her beloved husband, Keith Dowler preceded her in passing. Consuelo attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School and...
LaVeta Lea Martin
Apr 15, 2023
LaVeta is survived by her son Lawrence Martin and daughter Ester Clark.
Services will be at a later date in Colorado.
Ernestine Ortiz
Apr 15, 2023
Our beloved Ernestine passed away surrounded by her family on April 15, 2023.She was born on Oct. 19, 1943 in Chaperito, NM, and spent the majority of her life in Las Vegas, NM. After retiring from NMSU extension service she moved to Rio Rancho in 2003.She was preceded in death by Jerry Ortiz, Husband of 59 years; parents, Leonisia and...
Lauretta Esther Mortimer
Apr 14, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lauretta Esther Mortimer.
Lauretta was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the age of 76.
Lauretta is survived by her husband; Roger Dale Mortimer, son; Troy Vincent Matthews, daughter; Lucille Lois Walker, eight grandchildren and four...
Gloria Crespin
Apr 14, 2023
Our beloved Gloria passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 14, 2023.
She was born on February 27, 1925 in Tokay, New Mexico. After graduating high school in Socorro, Gloria attended business school in Santa Fe. She then moved to Albuquerque where she spent the rest of her life with her beloved husband and family.
She was...
Jimmie Strait
Apr 13, 2023
Jimmie Odell Strait was born on March 24, 1938, to C. N. Strait and Rozener O. Strait in Tyler, Texas.
Jim passed from his earthly life to his heavenly reward on April 13, 2023, at the age of 85.
He was reared with two older brothers, Fred, and Billy. They enjoyed farm life and freedom to run and play. He...
Jerry T. Trujillo
Apr 13, 2023
Jerry T. Trujillo, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Ponderosa, NM to his parents Fidel and Re Fugio Trujillo September 20, 1952.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Manuel Trujillo; sister, Lena Sanchez; sister, Marcella Cordova; brother, Eddie Trujillo; and sister,...
Andrew "Andy" Jaramillo
Apr 13, 2023
We are extremely sad to announce the passing of Andrew "Andy" Albert Jaramillo. Andy Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, at the age of 79 in Socorro, NM. He was born on June 23, 1943, to Juan and Flora Jaramillo and was a lifelong resident of Socorro, NM.
Andy was a local business owner and one of the best...
Theresa Mary (Lennon) Sergel
Apr 13, 2023
Theresa Mary (Lennon) Sergel, 69, a long-time resident of Rio Rancho, died on April 13, 2023 after multiple years of medical challenges. She is survived by her daughters Maureen Sergel and Heidi Sergel; Maureen’s partner Philippe Perea and their daughter, Lucy Sergel; sisters Jean Lennon-Eslinger, Patricia Lennon, and Mary Bayard; nephews, nieces and friends. Theresa was preceded in death...
Arlene Westgaard
Apr 12, 2023
Arlene Ruth Westgaard, aka. "Miss Edwards"
Arlene Ruth Westgaard passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 12 at the Wertheim Hospice House in Albuquerque, NM, with her oldest son Barry by her side. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Troy, NY to Cecil Nash and Ruth (Gummer) Nash, both of whom predeceased her. Her...
Ana R. Martinez
Apr 11, 2023
Ana Martinez, 64, a life long resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, April 11th 2023. She is survived by her spouse, Robert L. Martinez of Albuquerque; children, April R. and husband, Mario Ruiz, Jacob R. Martinez and wife, Marcie Martinez, Ambrose I. Martinez and wife, Sara Martinez; grandchildren, Francisco T. Ruiz, Alejandro E. Ruiz, Lorenzo A. Ruiz, Marcella I. Martinez,...
Gordon Leroy Harvey
Apr 10, 2023
Gordon Leroy Harvey, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a brief illness. He was 100 years old.
Gordon was born in Denver, Colorado on October 18, 1922, to parents Walter John Harvey and Elizabeth Dorlee Cisler and grew up during the Great Depression with...
Louis Lopez III
Apr 10, 2023
It is with great sadness and shock that we announce that beloved husband and father, Louis Lopez III, passed away on April 10, 2023. He was 62 years old and had no known health issues. He died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He...
Robin Joseph Tuchler M.D.
Apr 10, 2023
Robin Tuchler died on April 10, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s. He was born on June 3, 1944 in San Francisco, CA. He graduated from Stanford with honors and medical school at the University of Colorado. He spent 3 years in the Public Health Service in Crownpoint, NM. After moving to Albuquerque, he practiced Family Medicine for over 40 years,...
Christopher James Tornillo
Apr 9, 2023
Christopher James Tornillo, 55 years old, born in Newton, New Jersey passed away April 9, 2023 after his battle with cancer. A memorial service for Chris will take place May 20, 2023 2:00 PM at Netherwood Park Church of Christ. There will be a celebration of life following the services that will be held also at the church. Chris requested...
Julia Garcia
Apr 9, 2023
Julia Garcia went to be with the Lord and loved ones in Heaven on April 9, 2023. Julia is preceded in death by her husband Roman, son Gery and many sisters, brothers and friends.
Julia is survived by son Ernest Garcia, Granddaughters Tanya Heskett Steffen, Francine Garcia-DePuy (Charles), and Phoenix Sanchez; and three great-grandchildren.
Julia was born July 4, 1926...
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