Obituaries

Gary Lee DeSanctis

Gary Lee DeSanctis

Oct 3, 2022

 

On Monday, October 3rd, 2022, Gary Lee DeSanctis passed away at the age of 51, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Gary was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 27, 1971. He was raised in Brier, Washington by parents Ted and Linda, with brothers Tony and Dennis. He graduated from Mount Lake Terrace High School in 1989 where he was...

Gretchen Lynne Hembree

Gretchen Lynne Hembree

Oct 2, 2022

Gretchen  Lynne HembreeAge 48, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Healdton, OK on January 29, 1974, to Dwane and Terri Stevens.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl W. Stevens and Dena Pearson Stevens.

Gretchen  is survived by husband, Charles Edward Hembree of Albuquerque, NM, as well as her daughter, Skye Hembree; her parents,...

Roberta Elizabeth Stufft

Roberta Elizabeth Stufft

Sep 30, 2022

Roberta E. Stufft, age 90, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30th, 2022. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on May 5th, 1932, to Jordan L. and Alva E. Gilcrease. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and worked at Kent Nowlin Construction for twenty-one years. Roberta married her husband of 70 years, William A. Stufft, on...

Matthew Steven Galindro

Matthew Steven Galindro

Sep 29, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Matthew Steven Galindro. Matthew passed away on September 29, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 40.

Matthew was born on June 19, 1982, to Paul Steve Galindro and Lauri Cnare Moore.  He was a busy young man, always curious and fiercely independent. He played YAFL football from Pee Wee League until...

Alyssa Marie Pierce

Alyssa Marie Pierce

Sep 29, 2022

Alyssa M. Pierce, 36, lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2022. Alyssa’s life was centered around her two beautiful sons, Camden and Braylon Williams. Her sons were the true loves of her life and the sunshine in her days. They were her entire world, and she will love and protect them for eternity. She was the...

Ray Sanchez

Ray Sanchez

Sep 29, 2022

 

Ray Sanchez, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Corrales, New Mexico.  He was born February 5, 1933 in Corrales, New Mexico to Benjamin Sanchez and Josephine Candelaria.  He married the love of his life, Corine Gallegos, January 17, 1959 in Corrales, New Mexico.   Ray retired from Oven West Corporation after more than 30 years of service. ...

Charlene Belle Zukowski

Charlene Belle Zukowski

Sep 29, 2022

 

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Charlene Belle Zukowski, age 76, of Rio Rancho, NM.  She was born in Monticello, NY on May 3, 1946.  She passed at home peacefully with husband Walt by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Walt; sister, Marlene Pranckevicus (Jim); daughters, Dawn Jackson (Scott), Frances Griego (Michael), Laura Molina...

Lorraine Jane Baca Gallegos

Lorraine Jane Baca Gallegos

Sep 29, 2022

 

Lorraine Baca Gallegos, age 94, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 29th, 2022.  She was born on October 19th, 1927 in  Anton Chico, NM and raised in Las Vegas, NM.  She graduated from Las Vegas High, attended Highlands University, and began her career at Los Alamos National Laboratory with the Atomic Energy Commission.  She also worked for the...

Mary Teresa Bennetts

Mary Teresa Bennetts

Sep 28, 2022

Mary Teresa Bennetts, passed away on September 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.  A full obituary will be posted soon.  

Jason Robert Hayes

Jason Robert Hayes

Sep 27, 2022

 

Jason Robert Hayes came into this world on February 12, 1986. He shattered our hearts on September 27, 2022 when he went home to our Creator.

Jason is preceded in death by Great Grandparents Mauro and Guadalupe Morales, Esquipula and Macedonia Quintana. Grandparents Jesse and Olivia Ramirez, Robert Hayes, Linda Chavez. Uncles Ray Perea, George Ramirez, Daniel Romero, Phillip...

Nancy R. Doak

Nancy R. Doak

Sep 27, 2022

 

Our Mom, Nancy R. Doak, passed peacefully September 27, 2022, ten days shy of her 89th birthday, at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, after a long struggle with dementia. She was predeceased by her husband (our Dad) Don W. Doak in 2013; and by our sister Julia M. “Julie” Doak-Emery in 2017. She is survived by her...

Raymond Abram & Elma Lourdes Alanis

Raymond Abram & Elma Lourdes Alanis

Sep 27, 2022

Raymond Abram Alanis

March 16, 1926 – September 25, 2022

 

“Ray” was born in Keeler, California to Jesusita Moreno Alanis and Jesus Alanis. He was the middle child of seven children, Rudy, Manuel, and Magdalena were older and Angela, Suzanna and Vicente were younger. Ray was the prankster travieso that kept Rudy and Manuel busy watching after and often...

Curtis Michael Collins Sr.

Curtis Michael Collins Sr.

Sep 27, 2022

Curtis Michael Collins Sr. (many of you probably knew him as Mike), was born on January 21st, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loving friend, entered eternal life, peacefully, on September 27th, 2022, after a lengthy battle with complications that stemmed from diabetes. His spirit is carried on...

AJ Bonham

AJ Bonham

Sep 26, 2022

AJ (Alba Jay) Bonham passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on September 26, 2022, after a brief and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Erick, Oklahoma, on May 24, 1937, to Albert Clayton Bonham and Ava (Avil) Marie Brimm Vanover, the youngest of six children. He attended school in Delhi, OK, until he...

Joseph Sky Benavides

Joseph Sky Benavides

Sep 25, 2022

 

Joseph Sky Benavides passed away on September 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on December 9, 1995, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ted Kevin Benavides and Sheleena Lynn Goss.

Joseph graduated from Cibola High School in 2014 and has been a mechanic for the past 7 years. His passion was working on cars and trucks since he was in high school. He said he was living his...

Tom Howard Tucker

Tom Howard Tucker

Sep 25, 2022

 

Tom Howard Tucker, 64, passed away September 25, 2022.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Paula Tucker and his wife Laura Crawford-Tucker. He is survived by his children Matthew (Preston, Zoey, Autumn) , Jessica and Jacob (Bailey, Jace and Eli), Jamie and Patrick (Brooke, Bryce and Patrick Jr) , Jodi and Saul (Angelina and...

Phyllis Jean Chavez

Phyllis Jean Chavez

Sep 24, 2022

Jeanie was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, friend and confidant. Her smile, laugh, sense of humor and the sparkle in her eye will be greatly missed.  

Phyllis Jean Chavez (Jeanie or PJ) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home on September 24, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  She was born on January 20,...

Lydia E. Maldonado

Lydia E. Maldonado

Sep 24, 2022

Lydia E. Maldonado, a caring wife, mother and friend, left this world suddenly on September 24, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born March 15, 1939 to Marianna Hernandez and Cruz Andrades in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She worked hard in New York City factories as a hat maker and cleaning offices to put herself through school to...

Bertha Evelyn Padilla

Bertha Evelyn Padilla

Sep 24, 2022

 

Bertha Evelyn Padilla of Socorro, NM passed away on September 24, 2022 in her home at the age of 91.

Bertha was born in Belin, NM on April 8, 1931, to Edobjune and Helario Peralta.

She loved traveling with her husband enjoying their camping trips.  Spending time with her family brought her joy and happiness.  Making jewelry was a...

Alexander Raymondo Renner

Alexander Raymondo Renner

Sep 23, 2022

 

Alexander Raymondo Renner, age 37, passed away September 23, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

 

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

 

 

Daniels Family Funeral Services

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

505-884-1188