Michael E. Desposito
Mar 10, 2023
Michael Edward Desposito died peacefully at home with family by his side in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on March 10, 2023, at the age of 102.
Michael is survived by his son Michael and wife Linda of Lake Ronkonkoma New York, his son Daniel and wife Janice of Louisa Virginia, his daughter Patricia and husband Steven of Rio Rancho, New...
Bryan Dale Benham
Mar 10, 2023
Papa was a passionate hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his family in the outdoors. His love for hunting was only surpassed by his love for his family. A spiritual man, Papa always put his family first. He had a warrior’s heart and a loving soul. His unwavering love and support for his wife, children and grandchildren were...
Steve P. Garcia
Mar 9, 2023
Steve P. Garcia (Stevie), 62, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend, passed into eternal life on March 9, 2023. We have faced the time since his passing by cherishing memories we shared with him, and realizing how difficult it will be to fill the gap he left. The outpouring of love from extended family, friends, co-workers...
Barbara M. Brown
Mar 9, 2023
Barbara M. Brown went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 9, 2023, in the early morning hours with the love of her life, Fred, by her side. Barbara was born November 6, 1942, in Gallup NM.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Escolastico and Barbarita Maldonado.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 63...
Kayla Nicole Gibson
Mar 9, 2023
Kayla Nicole Gibson was born on September 26, 1991, to Deborah Gibson and Gregory Miller in Chicago, Illinois. Kayla graduated from Rio Ranch High School in 2010. She attended Central New Mexico Community College. Kayla worked at Rudy's for six years until the time she became ill.
Kayla (Kayla Bear) as she was known to her loved ones, will be...
Philip Nicholson
Mar 9, 2023
Philip “Uncle Phil” Earl Nicholson, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023. Uncle Phil was born November 3, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to Hubert and Martha (Hunt) Nicholson.
Uncle Phil was smart. In a myriad of ways. Book smart. Smartly dressed. Art smart. He spoke eloquently, was always put together, and you were inevitably smarter...
Alex Mendoza Sr.
Mar 8, 2023
Alexandro "Alex" Mendoza Sr. journeyed on from this life on March 8, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Alex, as everyone knew him, was born in Silver City, New Mexico on April 25, 1935. He grew up in Silver City where his mother Josefa Flores labored night and day to raise Alex and his two brothers and two...
Dorothy Griego Lashmet
Mar 8, 2023
Dorothy Griego Lashmet, 79, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born in Cañon City, CO on December 29, 1943 to the late Anthony Griego and Dorothy Griego (Espinoza). Dorothy was a loving mother, nana, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. All who met her were touched by her love.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Louie...
Maria Idolina Lake
Mar 8, 2023
Maria Idolina (Nina) Lake, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 08, 2023. Maria was born on January 23, 1931 in Falfurrias, Texas to Porfirio and Isabel Morales.
Maria got married to Oliver W. Lake in May 08, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas. They were married for 17 years. She attended Cosmetology School and worked at the Sandia Lab...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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