Obituaries

Manny Pereira

Manny Pereira

Mar 8, 2023

March 03, 08, 2023, Manny Pereira, Manny to his friends and loved ones, passed away quietly in Placitas, New Mexico, after a month-long illness.Manny was a very bright, funny, and intelligent person. Born on April 23, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey, Manny began his career in education as a high school English teacher in Moreno Valley, California. Later he went...

Gabriel Candelaria

Gabriel Candelaria

Mar 6, 2023

 

On March 6th, 2023, Gabriel Candelaria of Albuquerque, NM peacefully earned his angel wings surrounded by his loving family.  Gabriel was born on February 6, 1943, to Frank and Crusita Candelaria. He was one of nine children.

Growing up for Gabriel was full of adventures, to say the least, according to his siblings.  They say as a child he...

Daniel James Sullivan

Daniel James Sullivan

Mar 6, 2023

Daniel James Sullivan, devoted husband and father, brother, son, uncle and friend, left this world peacefully on March 6, 2023, with his beloved wife and daughter at his side. Danny was born July 31, 1956, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Phelan and Arleen Sullivan, the fourth of five boys in a close-knit, loving family. In 1972, the family moved to...

Dorothy Corinne Adams Johnson

Dorothy Corinne Adams Johnson

Mar 4, 2023

After a decade-long significant decline in her health, Dorothy Corinne Adams Johnson passed from this world in the early hours of Saturday March 4th, 2023.

It is said that the King of England, George VI, wept as he stood in the ruins of the burned Cathedral of St. Michael’s in Coventry England. On the eve of November 14th, 1940, Nazi...

Delpha Virginia Miller

Delpha Virginia Miller

Mar 4, 2023

Delpha Virginia Miller, surrounded by family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4th 2023. Resident of Albuquerque New Mexico; Lived ninety-eight remarkable years; Homemaker, wife of deceased, decorated WWII and Korean War Veteran and Prisoner of War Kenneth L. Miller; Mother of eight children; Educated in Saint Louis, Teachers College; Tapped danced in her youth...

Helen Adeline Lujan

Helen Adeline Lujan

Mar 4, 2023

Helen Adeline Lujan, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1994, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Alamosa, Co on August 7, 1933 to Nick and Prudencia Martinez. She married Patricio S. Lujan on December 23, 1953. She is survived by four children, Florence Fox (Don), Nancy Primrose (Dave), John Lujan...

Billy Michael Byler

Billy Michael Byler

Mar 4, 2023

We are sad of the passing of Billy Byler of Socorro, New Mexico.  Billy passed quietly at the age of 47 in his home after a battle with illness.

The Funeral will be a private ceremony with friends and family present.  Billy was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife, two children, his mother and...

Joan Molly Susanna Gernant

Joan Molly Susanna Gernant

Mar 4, 2023

 

Joan Molly Susanna was the daughter of Lenard and Elizabeth (Hart) Yost. She was born on Oct. 9, 1933, in Billings, Montana, and baptized into Christ on Jan. 7, 1934, at First German Congregational Church, in Billings. She was confirmed in the Christian faith on June 6, 1948, at Big Timber Lutheran Church, Big Timber, Montana. She graduated from...

Antonio Anselmo Vigil

Antonio Anselmo Vigil

Mar 3, 2023

 

Tony A. Vigil, age 79, a resident of Rio Rancho, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at home after a prolonged illness.  Tony was born in El Quique, New Mexico to Mel Vigil and Josefita Maria Gallegos Vigil on June 14, 1943.  Tony went to grade school in El Guique, New Mexico and in Montana. He then attended Grants Senior...

William Richard Diaz

William Richard Diaz

Mar 3, 2023

Mr. William Richard “Dede” Diaz passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2023, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 70 years old.

 

William is survived by his loving wife Elaine Diaz of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his son Steven Diaz of Albuquerque, NM, his son Mario Diaz of Albuquerque, NM, his son Billy Diaz of Albuquerque,...

Delfina Rebecca LeDoux

Delfina Rebecca LeDoux

Mar 2, 2023

 

Becky, 72 passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho on Thursday, March 2nd. 

Becky was born July 12th 1950 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. She loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing, playing board games, and she was a great cook known for her famous tortillas.

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Bonnie Harvey

Bonnie Harvey

Feb 28, 2023

Bonnie Harvey, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, in Albuquerque, with family by her side. She was born Betty Yvonne Smith in Las Animas, Colorado in 1923 and was raised in southwest Albuquerque. Bonnie met Bill Harvey, an airman stationed at Kirtland, when she sold him candy in 1941 at the S. H. Kress store in downtown...

Natalie Holtgrewe

Natalie Holtgrewe

Feb 28, 2023

 

Natalie Holtgrewe passed away peacefully on Feb 28th with her husband and two children at her bedside.  Born in Hollis , Oklahoma on June 21, 1939, daughter of Francis and Tyce Younger, Natalie was one of 5 children.   She is survived by her husband and life long partner of 57 years, Victor, their son, Vance Holtgrewe, and daughter,...

John Clarence Clark Jr.

John Clarence Clark Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

 

John Clarence Clark Jr., 85, a proud resident of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2023, of natural causes.

John was born on January 01, 1938, to John & Luzell in Dayton, Ohio. After High school in Ohio, he went on to a fulfilling career as a Master sergeant of 19 years in the Airforce. With his...

Betty Jo Bradshaw

Betty Jo Bradshaw

Feb 27, 2023

With heavy hearts, we wish to inform you of the passing of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend

Betty Jo Bradshaw.

 

At age 82, Jo passed on February 27, 2023. Born in Artesia, NM on August 14, 1940, to Vernon Eugene Bryan and Lillian Heflin.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Vernon Eugene Bryan...

Leandro Lopez

Leandro Lopez

Feb 27, 2023

 

Leandro Lopez, 87, was called to Heaven on February 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Albuquerque, surrounded by his loving family.  Leandro was born in Antonito Colorado to Selso and Eleanore Lopez on February 21, 1936.

Leandro Lopez was known as Lee, to his Hoffmantown neighbors for over 60 years.   He was always smiling and had...

Brian K. Tucker

Brian K. Tucker

Feb 27, 2023

 

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Brian K Tucker, our loving brother, uncle and friend.  Brian passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 27, 2023.  He was born in Seattle, WA on October 9, 1969, to Harley and Launa Gay Tucker.  He grew up in Albuquerque, NM, and graduated from Highland High School in 1987, then...

Catherine Santino

Catherine Santino

Feb 27, 2023

 

Catherine Santino, 84 years of age passed away on February 27th, 2023.

 

Catherine was born February 16, 1939, and grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before settling in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with her loving husband Dennis in 2000. Catherine loved spending time with family, cooking, eating out and playing her favorite slots at the casino. Catherine was a...

Michele Suzanne Pecorella

Michele Suzanne Pecorella

Feb 27, 2023

Michele Suzanne Pecorella, age 38, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 3, 1984, to Judith Anne Borisov and Martin Brian Pecorella.

Michele is survived by her partner Laurel Glover from Albuquerque, NM; her father Brian Pecorella from Albuquerque, NM; her mother Judith Borisov from Las Vegas, NV; her beloved brother Brendan Pecorella...

Raymond Garcia

Raymond Garcia

Feb 27, 2023

 

Raymond Garcia, 78, a lifelong resident of Socorro, New Mexico since 1944, died February 27th, 2023. He is survived by his spouse, Lucy Garcia, of Socorro, NM; children, Larissa Garcia and wife, Erica Baca of Albuquerque, NM; and Ashley L. Garcia and husband, Chase Tucker of Las Cruces, NM ; grandchild, Sebastian Ray Garcia-Tucker; brother, Julian Garcia and wife,...