Obituaries

Isaiah Patrick Hill

Isaiah Patrick Hill

Oct 16, 2022

 

Mr. Isaiah Patrick Hill passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 22 years old.

 

Isaiah is survived by his mother Amy Gagne and her husband Marty of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his father Paul Hill and his wife Michelle of Rio Rancho, NM, his brother Colby Hill of Rio...

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson

Oct 15, 2022

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15th, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born on August 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas C. & Elizabeth (McMullen) Egan. She worked for the Board of Education of NYC, from which she retired, and was a long-time member of the Catholic...

James "Jim" Sullivan

James "Jim" Sullivan

Oct 15, 2022

James “Jim” Sullivan passed away on October 15, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 88.

Jim is survived by his daughters, Donna Freeman of Eden, North Carolina, Janet (Paul) Bill of Bullhead City, Arizona, Cindy Dobbs, of Texas, Rebecca (Matt) Voss, of California, Marian Sullivan, also of California. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Sullivan, his son Richard...

Joshua Brian Harrington

Joshua Brian Harrington

Oct 15, 2022

Joshua Brian Harrington, age 33, passed away October 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born April 27, 1989 to Alan Harrington and Linda Carr Harrington in Albuquerque, NM. Joshua was a loving, caring, and wonderfully funny son, brother, uncle and friend.  His spark was infectious, his laugh was unstoppable, and his energy was unmatched.  He made friends everywhere he...

Deborah Campbell

Deborah Campbell

Oct 15, 2022

Deborah Ann "Debbie" (Savage) Campbell, 68, of Rio Rancho, NM and formerly of Aurora and Wauconda, IL passed into Heaven early on Saturday October 15th, 2022 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho from complications of diabetes. She was a 26-year resident of Rio Rancho along with her husband Bruce.

She is survived by her husband Bruce Sr. of...

Lawrence Monroe Miller Sr.

Lawrence Monroe Miller Sr.

Oct 14, 2022

 

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Monroe Miller Sr. passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 14th, 2022, at the age of 81 years old.

 

Lawrence is survived by his daughter Theresa Hood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, son-in-law Norman Hood of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter Bonnie Miller of Centralia, Illinois, son Tom Love of Centralia, IL. Lawrence...

Patricia Dell Breese

Patricia Dell Breese

Oct 14, 2022

 

Patricia Dell Wheeler, age 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born July 22, 1937 and lived an exciting life. Pat spent over 40 years in Colorado where she was once named Outstanding Woman of the Century. She was involved in her church community along with many activities and organizations. When her husband...

Juanita "Janie" Samora

Juanita "Janie" Samora

Oct 13, 2022

 

Juanita Samora "Janie" passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 13, 2022 at the age of 74.  She was born on June 24, 1948 in Artesia, New Mexico to Ajello Samora and Elodia Alaniz.  She graduated from Artesia High School.  Janie worked for D &M Communications from 2002 – 2021.  She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her...

Cirah Esther Arboccó de Luna

Cirah Esther Arboccó de Luna

Oct 13, 2022

 

Cirah Arboccó de Luna, age 79, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born February 13, 1943 to Edmundo Arboccó Nova and Iris Kralce de Arboccó, in Lima, Perú. Her mother passed away when she was 6 years old. She was very close to her siblings Yolanda, Ylse, Jose, Maur and Melva and...

Maria Orselia Marcus

Maria Orselia Marcus

Oct 12, 2022

 



Mrs. Maria Orselia Marcus, age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was born September 1, 1931, in Springer, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Orselia Gonzales and Jacobo Padilla.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband of  20 years, Edward Marcus; siblings Jake Padilla, Benjamin Padilla,...

Pamela Gwendolyn Chavez

Pamela Gwendolyn Chavez

Oct 11, 2022

 

Pamela G. Chavez (Jantzen), age 79, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 11th, 2022. She was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on May 4th, 1943, to Jose Florencio Chavez and Esther Sandoval Chavez. In 1962, she married Carlos Chavez in Taos, New Mexico. Pam graduated from Taos High School in 1961. She graduated from the Hollywood Institute...

Kristy Jo Garduno

Kristy Jo Garduno

Oct 11, 2022

 

Kristy Jo Garduno Lopez passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona on October 11, 2022 at the age of 44.  She was born on March 14, 1978 to Donald and Deanna Garduno, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Kristy was a unique person.  She started walking at 9 months and never stopped!  At the age of 25, Kristy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,...

Lenore R. Martinez

Lenore R. Martinez

Oct 11, 2022

 

Lenore R. Martinez

Age 93 passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in Alamosa, CO on May 18, 1929, to Abedon and Manuelita Martinez.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Abedon; her mother, Manuelita; her two sisters, Pauline Vigil (Gilbert) and Loucille Martinez; her brothers, Manuel (Francis), Fred, Reuben, and George (Eva) Martinez....

Consuelo "Chito" Zafra de Pacheco

Consuelo "Chito" Zafra de Pacheco

Oct 10, 2022

Our heavenly Father called Chito home after 100 years of a wonderful and blessed life, with her beloved family by her side.  Chito was born in San Miguel, United States of America Philippine Islands.  She grew up with a large traditional Spanish and extended Filipino families.  Chito and her family experienced the Japanese occupation during World War II, then US...

David F. Ware

David F. Ware

Oct 10, 2022

 

David F. Ware, 72 years of age, gained his wings on Monday October 10, 2022.  He was born May 8, 1950 to Rafela and Alfonso Ware.  Dave loved a lot of things like fishing, going early morning to Escondida to feed the ducks, sitting at the park with family and friends, and playing different instruments; like the guitar, piano,...

Ernestina M. Carrasco

Ernestina M. Carrasco

Oct 9, 2022

 

Mrs. Ernestina M. Carrasco passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 92 years old.

 

Ernestina is survived by her sister Amelia Castillo and family of El Paso, Texas, Mendez nieces and nephews of New Mexico, Colorado and California, son Joseph M. Carrasco of Rio Rancho, NM, grandson Carlos J....

Pam C. Kenneth

Pam C. Kenneth

Oct 8, 2022

 

Pam C. Kenneth, age 65, passed away October 8, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born in Bluffton, Indiana on May 1, 1957, to Bertram Thomas and Marjorie May.  She was a graduate of Sandia High School, class of 1975 and University of New Mexico, class of 2009.  She married the love of her life, Alan Kenneth, February...

Leslie D. Pruitt, Lt. Col. (Retired) USAF

Leslie D. Pruitt, Lt. Col. (Retired) USAF

Oct 6, 2022

Leslie Delbert Pruitt (Les) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the age of 90. Les was born on August 6, 1932, in Montello, Nevada; a small town fifty miles away from other small towns. He was educated in the local school through high school, graduating in a class of five.

From there he attended the United States Military...

Brandon "Bones" Chambers

Brandon "Bones" Chambers

Oct 5, 2022

Brandon Leroy Chambers, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, the 5th of October, 2022. He was born July 25, 1969 to John Eagle Chambers and Merlene Powell in Holbrook, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Marie Phillips; mother, Juliette Exupery; son, Christopher Lavigne; adopted daughter, Star Martines; along with multiple adopted & Calabash children;...

Jose Fred Lopez

Jose Fred Lopez

Oct 4, 2022

 

Mr. Jose “Fred” Fred Lopez passed away unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 4th, 2022, at the age of 74 years old.

 

Fred is survived by his loving wife Sara Lopez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his daughter Cheryl Trujillo of Rio Rancho, NM, his son Mark Lopez of Rio Rancho, NM, his grandchildren, Steven Alvarez,...