Mark James Tarrant
May 12, 2023
Mark Tarrant - You are the Story
Born: September 15, 1971
Onto His Next Adventure: May 12, 2023
Mark James Tarrant of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and formerly of Chicopee, Massachusetts left this world for his next great adventure on May 12, 2023 at the age of 51 where he will join his grandparents Edward and Louise Tarrant and Dale...
Santiago Garcia
May 11, 2023
Santiago Garcia, 17, of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away May 11th 2023.
The services will be held May 26th at 11:00 AM at New Beginnings Church (4770 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87113). Burial will follow at Mt Calvary (1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87102). Arrangements are made by Daniels Family.
Santiago was born in Albuquerque, NM...
Santiago Joel Garcia
May 11, 2023
Santiago Garcia, 17, of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away May 11th 2023.
The services will be held May 26th at 11:00 AM at New Beginnings Church (4770 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87113). Burial will follow at Mt Calvary (1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87102). Arrangements are made by Daniels Family.
Santiago was born in...
Clifford Graff
May 11, 2023
Our dear Clifford Graff, at the age of 67, passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife and daughter, on May 11, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
He was born May 31, 1955 in Bethesda, Maryland to Howard and Joanne Graff. He loved fishing, being on the lake any chance he could, watching the Denver...
Dorothy Jean Melanson
May 10, 2023
Dorothy Jean Melanson, 96, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed peacefully into eternal rest on the morning of May 10, 2023, after a brief illness. Her daughters and granddaughter were with her when she passed.
Dorothy was born in Southampton, England, on August 09,1926, and as a teenager endured saturation bombing attacks on England by the German Luftwaffe;...
Effie Blackshear
May 9, 2023
Effie Blackshear, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born February 20, 1935, to Armando De La Garza and Effie Cressman De La Garza, in Laredo, Texas. She was a graduate of Martin High School in Laredo, Texas, Class of 1953. She was a loyal and dedicated employee...
Nira Veitch
May 9, 2023
Nira Louise Veitch, born, October 1, 1933, met her end-life peace on May 9, 2023. She was a remarkable and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She had many friends in her lifetime. We all love her dearly and she will be missed tremendously. She is survived by her husband, Terrance M. Veitch, daughters, Terri Slezia, Julie Brewster, and son, Tom...
Fidel George Montoya
May 9, 2023
FIDEL GEORGE MONTOYA, 83, WENT HOME TO BE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR ON TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
Fidel was born and raised in Sandoval County, New Mexico. He was a member of Church of the Incarnation. He was a Navy Veteran. He was a graduate of UNM with a Business Degree and from the University of Utah with his...
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...
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