Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

Ramon Luna Cordero, age 69, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. He was called home to rest in the loving arms of Christ while surrounded by his family.

Ramon was born on August 31, 1955, in Manila, Philippines, to Leonardo Berco Cordero Sr. and Ninfa Luna. At the age of 13, he moved to San...

Apr 23, 2025

Frances Jean Bargas (nee Leach), born 6 April, 1927, Detroit, MI, left this world as softly as she entered it, on 23 April 2025 at the age of 98. While born in the midwest, Frances was a child of California at heart, and lived in the Los Angeles area during her formative years-- 1930’s-1960’s. She was one of seven siblings,...

Apr 23, 2025

Brett Anthony Timmons, fondly known as "Tony," passed away on April 23, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 67. Tony was born on February 28, 1958, and lived a life characterized by dedication, service, and a strong commitment to his family and faith.

Tony had a career marked by significant contributions to the manufacturing sector. He was...

Apr 22, 2025

Celene Rachelle Garcia (Woolley), 29, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 22, 2025. Born on September 13, 1995, in Liberal, Kansas, Celene brought warmth, joy, and compassion to everyone she met.

A proud graduate of Farmington High School, Celene earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and later pursued a master’s degree in nutrition from Marywood...

Apr 22, 2025

Eiko Williamson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on Miyakojima Island, Japan, on March 10, 1941, Eiko moved to the United States in 1963 and became a proud U.S. citizen in November 1973. She made her home and built a beautiful life in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...

Apr 22, 2025

Age 99 passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Magdalena, NM to Martiniano and Amalia Chavez.

After graduating high school, she and her sisters went to Washington, D.C. to work during World War II. Cecelia worked at various places during her life. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom Baca, sons Thomas and Ron Baca; parents...

Apr 20, 2025

Apr 20, 2025

Richard “Rick” Sunman of Rio Rancho, NM died peacefully in his sleep on Easter morning, April 20, 2025.

Born in Cleveland, OH on December 16, 1944, he was the son of Richard Sunman and Georgine Sunman. He graduated from Firelands High School, Oberlin, OH and soon thereafter received a BA degree from Ohio Northern University and an MA from Wright State...

Apr 20, 2025

Ann "Ana" Lopez (50) of Albuquerque took her final hike on Easter, 20 April 2025 at Kaseman Hospice after an extraordinary six-year battle with multiple cancers.  A defender of the downtrodden, she fought with equal fierceness and focus for her students and community as a beloved and award-winning elementary school bilingual educator for 20+ years.  An avid traveler and explorer,...

Apr 19, 2025

Felix Torres Jr, a great historian, age 84 passed away April 19,2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1940, to Felix C. Torres and Maria Herrera in a small town just north of Socorro, NM called La Florida and was the oldest of 14 siblings. While a sophomore in Socorro High in 1956, Felix joined...

Apr 19, 2025

Patricia Ann (Copeland) Kennedy

December 7, 1938 to April 19, 2025

Pat was born December 7, 1938 in Abilene, Texas to Arthur Lee and Verna Copeland. She had one older sister, Norma Jeanette. The family moved around Texas a number of times before settling in Midland where Pat graduated from Midland High School in 1957.

Pat worked for Texas Electric for a few...

Apr 17, 2025

Donna Mosher

Donna Mosher, age 65, passed away April 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.

She is survived by her two sons, Shawn and Josh, and her daughter, Audrey. Along with her grandchildren Avery and Austin Whitchurch and her extended family of Melissa Protzman and Kyle Whitchurch. Donna also had two sisters Gail Stearns and Jan Mosher

She will be deeply missed...

Apr 17, 2025

Mercy Garcia joined our Lord on April 17, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 16, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joe M. Garcia; parents, Ambrosio and Mercedes Minero; sister, Dora Minero; brothers, Ambrosio (Betty) Minero, Alex (Mary) Minero, Henry (Carol) Minero, Mike (Cheryl) Minero, and Louie Minero.

Mercy is survived by...

Apr 16, 2025

Alicia Carol Tomlinson, a luminous spirit and beloved member of her community, ascended to the heavens on April 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 27, 1975, in Riverside, California, Alicia lived her life as a testament to the beauty that can emerge from complexity.  All can find comfort knowing that Alicia went home to be with her...

Apr 16, 2025

Donald Raymond Sears, Sr., 86, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at the Lovelace Woman’s Hospital home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2025. 

Donald was born in Clayton, New Mexico, on July 12, 1938. He grew up in Clayton and Los Alamos, New Mexico. Donald enlisted in the Navy in 1956 and served a majority of...

Apr 16, 2025

A resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family, from complications of Dementia.  Helen was born in Cabezon, NM, in 1938 to parents Seferino and Fidela Lucero.  She was preceded in death by her son Richard Lucero, her parents, brothers Robert and Lawrence Lucero.

Helen will always be remembered by her smile and happy, friendly face....

Apr 16, 2025

Violet Padilla joined our Lord peacefully at home on April 16,2025. She was born in Bernalillo New Mexico on September 9, 1935. Violet was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed tremendously. Violet was preceded in death by her son Dennis Padilla, her parents Fidel and Carmelita Chavez, brothers Fidel Jr., Archie,James,...

Apr 15, 2025

SANCHEZ- Laura R. Sanchez, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2025. Laura was a loving and nurturing mother of five and the most delightful “Grammy.” She spoiled each of her 15 grandchildren as much as she possibly could and enjoyed (insisted) taking care of them when needed so that they wouldn’t have to attend...

Apr 15, 2025

Michael “Mike” Forrest Moore, age 88, passed away April 15, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born to Paul Edward and Hazel (Brown) Moore on March 10, 1937 in St. Louis, MO.

Mike was preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years (1957-1982) Patricia A. Deegan; his parents, Paul and Hazel Moore.

He is survived by his wife of...

Apr 14, 2025

Eliodoro Justin Plath, affectionately known as Eli, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 41. Born on May 2, 1983, in Clovis, New Mexico, Eli was the beloved son of Charles Plath and Leonor Godinez-Plath.

A graduate of Clovis High School, Class of 2001, Eli went on to earn his degree from the University...