Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Feb 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew F. Klee,72, of Rio Rancho, NM.  He was a cherished son, brother, husband, and the visionary founder and CEO of JDETips as well as Math Camp 4 Adults. Andrew peacefully departed this world on February 12, 2024 at his wife's side. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 11, 2024

Steven L. Porter, born on January 20, 1972, passed away on February 11, 2024. He was deeply cherished by his surviving family and friends including his mother, Janet Porter Carrejo, Step Father Billy Andy Carrejo, wife Bobbi L. Porter, brother Charles R. Porter (Brenda), and his three sons Jacob R. Porter (Kellie), Leon L. Porter, and Xavier Stewart.

Steven's presence will...

Feb 10, 2024

In loving memory of Howard Stewart Tessler

 

Howard was born to Meyer and Dinah (Dorman) Tessler on July 8, 1934, in Chicago, IL. Howard passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on February 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eunice McCahon.

 

Howard was married to, JoAnn...

Feb 10, 2024

David W. Tolleson, age 68, passed away February 10, 2024, from health problems. He was born June 1, 1955, to his parents, Mary Ann Williams and Willy Winston Tolleson in Albuquerque, NM. 

He enjoyed being outside, leveling fields mountains, train rides, and mechanic work. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Mary Ann Breland and father, Willy W. Tolleson. 

He is...

Feb 10, 2024

Jeffrey Dwayne Garcia, age 63, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.   He was born March 16, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to James Garcia and Viola Archuleta Garcia.  He was a graduate of West Mesa High School, Class of 1978.   He attended the University of New Mexico, where he studied Music.  He was...

Feb 10, 2024

Margaret V. Garcia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 15,1928 in Ponderosa, New Mexico to Nestor Montoya and Carlota Maestas.

Margaret led a fulfilling career in retail as a dedicated saleslady. Beyond her career accomplishments, Margaret's true passions lay within her family and faith....

Feb 9, 2024

Verna M. Zapp, age 69, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born November 12, 1954, to Arthur and Helen Yetto, in Cohoes, New York. She had a wealth of stories about growing up on Front Street along the banks of the Mohawk River. She was a graduate of Cohoes High School, Class of...

Feb 8, 2024

Sharon Codette Ray (Moore, Roberts, Woods) passed away February 8, 2024. Predeceased by her parents; Carrol and Lenore Ray, sister Betty, 4 brothers; Jimmy, Glen, Don and Randy, and son John T Moore.  Sharon was the last of the 6 siblings to walk on this earth.

Sharon was born in Denver, CO on April 13, 1947. She married Raymond Moore+ and...

Feb 8, 2024

Regan Marita Boles  born April 25, 1945, passed February 8, 2024

Mrs. Boles was born in Kettering England with parents Charles Donald and Irene Rose Reeves.

She married Howard Douglas Boles, who passed in 2008, and had three children Lisa, James and Robin.  

Regan raised 3 children with love and worked outside the home in various jobs including school cafeterias and retail...

Feb 7, 2024

Don Baker passed away at home on Feb. 7, 2024, at age 68. Don was born on July 11, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Major Donald A. Baker and Mary Ann (Sheets) Baker. He was the youngest of their four sons. Don’s father was a WWII aviator who was stationed in Hawaii after his service in the Korean War. While the family...

Feb 7, 2024

Ola Maxine Scott, "Mickey," was born January 6, 1931, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Vida Little. Mickey played basketball in high school and was always proud of her grades and spelling ability. Mickey worked as a "Soda Jerk" in the local drug store, and at 16, she met her future husband, Leonard T. Scott. They were smitten with each...

Feb 6, 2024

Marjorie V. Arellano left this world on Feb 6, at age 97, surrounded by family. Margie was born on March 13, 1926, in Dawson, NM, to Jose Inocencio (Sandy) and Romancita (Romey) Valdez. Sandy and Romey settled in the “Wild West” town of Cimmaron, where Sandy became foreman of the WS Ranch. Growing up, Margie preferred hanging out in the corral...

Feb 5, 2024

Sharon was born July 29, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Lorraine and Lloyd Banks (both  deceased).  As a small child, Sharon battled Scarlett Fever and survived--representing the same resilience and fighter spirit that she carried throughout the entirety of her life. If you knew Sharon, you knew she  was one tough cookie! She was also very kind hearted and a...