Cecilia A Montoya
May 31, 2025
Cecelia A. (Nana) Montoya, 88, died Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Born November 14, 1936, in Sabinal, NM, to Thomas and Francisquita Baca. Cecilia attended Magdalena Schools and graduated in 1955.
She was married to Christobal Montoya on June 24, 1956 and was married for 69yrs. Cecilia was a church member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. She was...
Marian F. Sotel
May 29, 2025
Marian F. Sotel passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Marian was raised in New Mexico and spent most of her childhood with her family in Jemez Springs—a place she held dear throughout her life. She took great pride in her family’s long history in the area and loved...
Gregory Thayer Babineaux
May 29, 2025
Gregory “Greg” T. Babineaux, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.
Born on October 23, 1960, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Thayer “Larry” and Beth Clark Babineaux, Greg’s early years were shaped by his life as a military dependent. His family’s service took him to Louisiana, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Canada, Virginia,...
Carla Marie Clark
May 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Carla Marie Clark a devoted caregiver, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Daughter who left this world on May 29, 2025 at the age of 63.
Carla was known for her contagious smile, laugh and generosity. She dedicated her life to serving others. Carla worked at the VA...
Virginia Gazolas Dalesandro
May 29, 2025
Virginia Gazolas Dalesandro
Virginia Gazolas Dalesandro, lovingly known as “Aunt Gina,” passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. She was 100 years old.
Virginia was born in Vaughn, New Mexico on January 31, 1925 to Jean Leon and Julia Panebouef Gazolas. She grew up in Vaughn where she attended and graduated from Vaughn High School in 1942. She then moved to Albuquerque,...
Consuelo Rosa Lujan
May 29, 2025
Consuelo Rosa Lujan, known affectionately as Connie, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. She was born on March 3, 1935, to Tomas C De Baca and Lucinda Armijo. Connie lived a life rich in faith and community, deeply involved in the Rosary Makers at St. Thomas...
Nancy Ann Clements
May 28, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Nancy Ann Harrell Clements
Nancy Ann Harrell Clements left this world on May 28 at the age of 78. A celebration of her life will be held at Netherwood Park Church of Christ July 12 at 11 a.m. You're invited to join in honoring a woman who brought color, warmth, and a whole lot of love into...
Shirley Smith
May 27, 2025
Shirley Marie Smith passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Shirley was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1935, to Clarence and Tiny Bentley. She moved to New Mexico with her family as a child, graduating from Highland High School in Albuquerque, and in 1955 she married Bob Smith. After moving throughout New Mexico in the early years of...
Shirley Marie Smith
May 27, 2025
Shirley Marie Smith passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Shirley was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1935, to Clarence and Tiny Bentley. She moved to New Mexico with her family as a child, graduating from Highland High School in Albuquerque, and in 1955 she married Bob Smith. After moving throughout New Mexico in the early years of...
Georgina (Gina) Eichwald
May 27, 2025
Our mother Georgina (Gina) Eichwald passed away on May 27, 2025 at the age of 64. She was born in Tucson, AZ and lived in Albuquerque. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin who was always there when we needed her. She was a paralegal in the legal field for 35 years. She was an amazing...
Demetria Torres
May 27, 2025
Demetria Torres, a woman of boundless love, creativity, and devotion, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by her husband, children, and loving family. She lost her life due to complications from Type 2 diabetes and dementia, yet the beauty and warmth she brought into this world will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.
Demetria shared...
Jesus Ramirez Rivera
May 26, 2025
Jesus R. Rivera, 86, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on May 26, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He is now in heaven with his wife Betti and many family and friends who have gone before him.
Jesus was born on January 15, 1939, in Nogales, Arizona, to the late Jose Jesus Rivera and Maria Delores Ramirez. Growing...
Charles William Clark
May 24, 2025
Charles William Clark, age 83, was born in Long Beach, California on February 26, 1942 and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 24, 2025. Charles served as Deputy Chief in the Long Beach Police Department for several years. After retiring from LBPD, he worked as a security officer in the Long Beach school district.
Charles enjoyed music and liked...
Vincenzo Pepe
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Vincenzo “Enzo” Pepe, age 73, on May 24, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on September 2, 1951, in Sant’Egidio del Monte Albino, Italy, Enzo brought warmth, wisdom, and deep love to everyone blessed to know him.
Enzo was the beloved son of Alfonso Pepe and...
David Hawrey
May 24, 2025
David "Dave" Hawrey
David "Dave" Hawrey, 78, a man with a wonderful sense of humor and a deep dedication to his family, passed away on May 24, 2025. He was loved by many and will be profoundly missed.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was an accomplished Wall Street banker at the Bank of New York. In 1990,...
Agnes Opdyke
May 23, 2025
Agnes Opdyke (LaBrake), age 92, mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, and sister passed away May 23rd, 2025, after age related illnesses.
Born to George and Hilda LaBrake on February 23rd, 1933, in Stockholm, New York, Agnes was the oldest of 14 siblings.
Life didn’t keep her in New York. By 1954, Agnes went on a blind date in July with Chuck Opdyke. By...
Wilson Maclay
May 23, 2025
Wilson Maclay, 78, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, after a brief illness. Wilson was born in Manila, Philippines on February 26, 1947. Wilson is survived by his wife of 38 years, Trixie; his sisters, Annie Lay and Nancy Lay, of the Philippines.
Wilson was preceded in death by his brother William Lay; Joe; his sister,...
Gilbert "Chumpy" Raymond Castillo
May 23, 2025
Gilbert “Chumpy” Raymond Castillo, age 50, passed away May 23, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Raymond and Judith Castillo July 13, 1974, in Gallup, NM.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his: father, Raymond Castillo, father-in-law, Clarance Mondragon, and granddaughter, Morgan Rose Lizzi.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ruby (Mondragon) Castillo of Rio Rancho, NM;...
Alicia Dawn Apple Trujillo
May 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we release our precious daughter Alicia Dawn Apple Trujillo. Our beautiful baby girl went home with our Lord on May 22, 2025.
Alicia was 31 and would have Celebrated her 32'd birthday on June 8th of this year. Alicia was a kind person with a beautiful soul. She would light up a room with her presence. She will...
Marian Revay Lovato
May 22, 2025
Marian Revay Lovato, 69, passed away May 22nd, surrounded by her husband and children — who were always in her heart — a love that defined her, sustained her, and transcends this lifetime.
Marian was luminous, her smile was as bright and beautiful as her laughter. Her joy was rooted in her vivid imagination and a faith in love and life...
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