Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Beloved Husband and devoted father Richard Edward Kaszuba, age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1991 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 27, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Melba Kaszuba, daughter Karen Hilton, son James Kaszuba and wife Sandra, grandchildren Ryan Hilton and Elyssa Hilton all of Rio Rancho and sister...

Feb 25, 2023

Richard Victor Acosta passed away at age 48 on February 25th, 2023. Richard was born on July 13th, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. His friends, colleagues, and family remember him as, "Pitinix" / "Pancho (villa)" / "Cookie Monster"...and when he would get a really short haircut, "Cabeza de papá."

As we recall what he would say most...it was, "bring me...

Feb 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother and son. Richard Castillo MD lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on February 25, 2023. He was born in 1956 to R. Robert Castillo MD. (survived by) and Ruthella Castillo (deceased). He is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Castillo Scullin, and Katherine Castillo...

Feb 25, 2023

Irma (Sonstroem) Radke, 94 passed away Saturday (February 25, 2023) in Albuquerque, NM. The widow of the late Frederick L. Radke, Irma was born May 10, 1928, in Calumet City, Illinois, to the late Rev. Emil and Ida (Block) Sonstroem. Irma leaves three sons, Dean Radke and his wife Judith; Chris Radke and his wife Geneva; and Karl Radke. Grandchildren:...

Feb 24, 2023

 

Ruth M. Sheridan, 98, passed away peacefully at home in Los Lunas on Friday, February 24th.

Ruth was born July 31st, 1924, in Brookfield, Ohio. She was a strong-willed and loving mother, known for her exceptional aim with dishes, but a fun and loving grandmother who shared her love of Christmas and ice cream with her grandchildren. She loved...

Feb 24, 2023

 

Allan “Al” Grant Hansen passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Al was born April 25, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lyndon and Maxine “Kay”Hansen who preceded him in death. 

 

Al is survived by his wife Beverly “Bev” Hansen, who he adored. He is also survived by his sister Sharane Oehler, his children and stepchildren: Grant (Gloria)...

Feb 23, 2023

Mr. Robert “Bob” Felice, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023.

 

Robert is survived by his daughter, Sarah Marie Lancaster and her husband Michael Thomas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ruby June and Ava Sue Lancaster, as well as his brothers Jim and Bill, and their lovely families. Robert is...

Feb 23, 2023

Ira Stanley Hertzoff was born on Election Day, November 5, 1940, the third child of Max and Dorothy (nee Spitzer). He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and City College of New York and also attended the New School for Social Research. He was a social worker at a chronic disease hospital in NYC, married Joyce Spanglet in 1965, and...

Feb 22, 2023

 

Kathleen Helen Roberts of Rio Rancho, NM fell asleep in death February 22, 2023 at Rust Hospital in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was comforted by friends and reassured of Jehovah God's love for her as she took her last breath.  She was born October 27th, 1943 in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Marianne Roberts. The youngest of...

Feb 22, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce on February 22, 2023, our beloved Emma Padilla, 89. peacefully passed away at Good Sam Samaritan after a lengthy illness.

She was predeceased by her son, Stephen and her husband Tiburcio (aka Tibo/Toby), her parents Emilio and Maria Jojola, her siblings, Selfa Lucero, Josie Chavez, Emilio Jojola, Jr and Robert Jojola (Sonny).

Emma...

Feb 21, 2023

Arthur (Arturo) Griego, 83, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away February 21, 2023. He entered this world on March 12, 1939 in Pecos, NM, born to Charley Griego and Frances Roybal Griego.

 

He was preceded in death by both parents, brother Charlie Griego, sisters Paulina Snyder and Marie Contreras. Arthur is survived by brothers Andy Griego of...

Feb 21, 2023

 

Alex gained his wings on February 21, 2023, in Socorro, NM

He was born on March 25, 1937, in Aragon, NM to Leopoldo and Genoveva Archuleta.

Alex is preceded in death by his Parents, Leopoldo and Genoveva Archuleta, his brothers, Aniceto, David, and Ambrosio Archuleta, his sister Dolores Haligarda, and grandson Anthony Savedra.

Alex is survived by his wife...

Feb 21, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts we share the devastating sudden loss of our Matthew Baldonado. Who was Born in Espanola, New Mexico on October 19, 2000, and gained his angel wings on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Matthew was a very loving and caring person his greatest passion was his music and had great dreams for...

Feb 20, 2023

Karen Diane Tipton – Diane (80) left this world suddenly on February 20, 2023.  Diane was preceded in death by her parents, H.L. & Louise Tipton. Diane loved to read and had an extensive library.  As an educator, Diane taught Political Science at the college level in New Mexico, Texas and Missouri.  In 1969, while working on her Master’s Degree,...

Feb 20, 2023

Joyce Lewis passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, with her daughters by her side.  She will be greatly missed by her daughters; son-in-law; daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

There will be a get-together and luncheon for family and friends on March 5, 2023, 1:00PM-3:00PM, at the Clubhouse.

Feb 19, 2023

A beautiful baby, MeLisa, was born in Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday, January 1, 1967. MeLisa was adopted by, Ron Neuschwanger 1971. She graduated from Sandia High School in 1985 and from Albuquerque TVI as a nursing assistant. She later became a phlebotomist and a bank teller. She married Richard Arellano of San Luis, Colorado. She was mother to Miranda Arellano...

Feb 18, 2023

 

Michael D. Rinard of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away at his home on February 18th, 2023.

 

Michael is survived by his father Cecil A. Rinard, his sister Sandra Rinard, his brother Anthony Rinard, nieces, Tammy Parambo, Julie Myers, and Alondra Hodges, nephews, James Ball, and Michael Conrad, great nieces, Amber Ball, and Megan Myers, great nephews, Dillon...

Feb 17, 2023

Clo was born under a wandering star. Born in Melrose, Iowa, her deepest memories of growing up were of a largely unsupervised, almost feral life on a dairy farm near Bozeman, Montana where the family finally settled. What kept Clo from getting into too much trouble were the deep bonds of affection and respect that were at the heart of...

Feb 17, 2023

Feb 17, 2023

Viola Armijo celebrated her Home Coming, at the age of 89, on February 17, 2023. Viola’s impactful legacy continues to live through her son, Chris Armijo, daughters, Bernadette Martinez (Steve), and Karen Quintana (Richard).

She was a Wife, Mother, Grandma, Gramma Gramma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. These are the many titles and roles she wore proudly and ever-so lovingly.

Her...