Melba Joan Kaszuba
Apr 22, 2023
Beloved Wife and mother Melba Joan Kaszuba, age 85, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1991, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Karen Hilton, son James Kaszuba and wife Sandra, grandchildren Ryan Hilton and Elyssa Hilton and sister Faye Woods all of Rio Rancho.
She was preceded in...
James Don Anderson
Apr 21, 2023
James Don Anderson born on June 24, 1946, has passed on April 21, 2023, in Edgewood, NM. James, also known as Jim or Papa, was born to loving parents Clarence and Georgia Anderson in Albuquerque, NM.
He is preceded in death by his brothers; John E. Anderson, Robert R. Anderson, Ralph N. Anderson, and Jerry Anderson; sisters Roberta L. Darnold,...
Kimberly Jean Leppke
Apr 21, 2023
Kimberly Jean Leppke, 63, resident of New Mexico has passed on April 21, 2023. Born to parents Lennes Hall and Jean B. Hall on August of 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska. Kimberly is preceded in death by her mother Jean B. Hall, Twin brother Mark L.Hall and brother David J. Hall. She is survived by brothers: Eric Hall of Questa NM...
Winona "Nonie" Gleason
Apr 21, 2023
Winona "Nonie" Gleason, age 62, passed away April 21, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born March 30, 1961 to Mildred and Albert Perkins in Lander, Wyoming. She received her Bachelors degree and was a Budget Analyst employed by the United States Forest Service for 37 years. Nonie loved her grandchildren, and...
Lisaida Ortiz
Apr 20, 2023
Lisaida Ortiz went to be with Jesus on April 20, 2023, at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary Roybal, daughter-in-law Lorraine Ortiz, sons Robert Ortiz Sr., Steven Ortiz and wife Jeannie, sisters Betty Dominguez, Esther Lujan and Rose Sena, brother Joe Valdez and wife Matilda. Lisaida had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren,...
Elsie Lane Padilla
Apr 20, 2023
Elsie Lane Padilla, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home in Albuquerque. She was 77 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. Elsie was born on Monday, September 17, 1945, in Albuquerque, NM, in the small town of Alameda.
Elsie is survived by her sister, Mary Jean Abeyta and brother, Paul Padilla....
Ludwig Adam (Lud) Gritzo
Apr 19, 2023
Ludwig Adam (Lud) Gritzo went to join the Lord and his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Fay, on April 19th, 2023. He was born on September 8th, 1937, in St. Louis, MO. When he was seven years old, his father bought a small farm about 40 miles west of St. Louis. There Lud grew up with all the experiences...
Judith (Judy) Starr
Apr 18, 2023
Judith (Judy) Starr
1/28/1944 - 4/18/2023
On April 18, 2023, Judy Starr, beloved mother, sister, friend, teacher, and lover of animals, passed away at the age of 79. Judy was born in Des Moines, IA and died in Albuquerque, NM. Judy taught in the Albuquerque Public School System for over 35 years. She also dedicated many of those...
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...
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