Obituaries

Daniel Charles Leonhardt

Daniel Charles Leonhardt

Sep 15, 2022

 

On Thursday, September 15th, we lost our beloved Daniel — our “Dan the Man", our “Uncle D.” 

Daniel is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by so many, most especially his parents, Melinda and Larry Leonhardt, his siblings: Derick Leonhardt, Ryan Leonhardt, Chanelle Leonhardt Kirby, (David Kirby), Alex Leonhardt, (Rayna Flores), and Andrew Leonhardt along with his nieces...

William Lee Vencill

William Lee Vencill

Sep 15, 2022

 

Mr. William Lee Vencill passed away on September 15th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 65 years old.

William is survived by his sister Ruth Elaine Cordeiro and her husband Leon of Loon Lake, Washington, his brother Thomas Robert Vencill and his wife Carol of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by four nephews and...

Carlos A. Sanchez Jr.

Carlos A. Sanchez Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Carlos (Charles) A. Sanchez, a long time Albuquerque resident peacefully passed away in his sleep on September 14, 2022. Charles was born June 9th, 1929 in Pastura, NM to his late parents Carlos and Andrea Sanchez. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp in...

Daniel James Forrest

Daniel James Forrest

Sep 13, 2022

Daniel J. Forrest Jr, born June 13th, 1940, passed away at 1:24pm on September 13th, 2022, at the age of 82 years old. Unfortunately, Daniel was a victim of being hit by dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating disease for which there is no cure as of yet. My daughter Maria and I started noticing his memory didn’t seem quite the same...

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Sep 11, 2022

 

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Age 84, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born in Sapello, NM on March 28, 1938, to Secundino and Guadalupe Trujillo.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Secundino Trujillo; mother, Guadalupe Trujillo; as well as his brother, Cristobal Trujillo.

 

Adam is survived by his wife, Pauline Valdez Trujillo of Albuquerque,...

Mary Patricia Edwards

Mary Patricia Edwards

Sep 11, 2022

Mary Patricia Edwards died on September 11, 2022 from complications caused by Alzheimer's disease. She was born in San Antonio, TX, on September 5, 1935. Her parents were Curtis and Thelma Reeves Owens. She is survived by her husband Russ, son Ronald (Karla), Bozeman, MT, daughter Linda (Mark), Los Lunas, NM, son Glenn (Myra), Albany, OR, sister, Susan Miller Havens,...

Leah Alyss Burr

Leah Alyss Burr

Sep 11, 2022

 

 

Leah Alyss Burr, age 31, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Peralta, New Mexico. She was born January 21, 1991 in San Francisco, California to Jennifer Max.  She received her High School Diploma at Rio Rancho High School before pursuing studies in animal care at Brown Mackie College. Leah worked with animals in many different capacities...

Ross L. Howard

Ross L. Howard

Sep 11, 2022

 

Ross L. Howard resident of the Village of Corrales passed away on September 11, 2022.

Ross was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, May 2, 1946. He attended Valley High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Ross owned and operated Ross Howard Surveying Company for many years.

Ross is survived by his wife...

Gene Paul Lucero

Gene Paul Lucero

Sep 9, 2022

Gene Paul Lucero

Gene Lucero, age 69, passed away September 9, 2022. He was born in Los Alamos on August 22, 1953, to Mariano and Guadalupe Lucero.

 

He was preceded in death by his father Buddy (Mariano) Lucero and his mother Pita (Guadalupe) Lucero.

 

Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Bertha Lucero, his...

Caroline Matilda Clements Rael

Caroline Matilda Clements Rael

Sep 9, 2022

 

Mrs. Caroline Matilda Clements Rael, at the age of 92, passed away on September 9th, 2022, in Corrales, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends.

Caroline is preceded in death by her mother Effie Mae Clements, her father Leon Matthew Clements, and by her daughter-in-law Debbie Hester Rael. Caroline is survived by her husband Lionel, by her sister Winifred...

Michael Thomas Criscuolo

Michael Thomas Criscuolo

Sep 9, 2022

 

Michael Thomas Criscuolo, age 61, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was born July 16, 1961 in Niagara Falls, New York to Fredrick and Barbara Criscuolo.  He proudly served our country as an Airman in the United States Air Force for a year and 5 months.  He loved classic cars and enjoyed movies...

Tom Jon Hart

Tom Jon Hart

Sep 8, 2022

 

Longtime resident of Magdalena, NM Tom Jon Hart passed away on 9/8/2022 in Albuquerque, NM.  He graduated from Magdalena High School in 1968. Attended TVI and earned his welding certification. Tom Jon worked as a cowboy at the Y ranch in Horse Springs, NM, as a fire fighter for the US Forest Service before embarking on his career with...

Bertha Gurule

Bertha Gurule

Sep 8, 2022

 

  Bertha Gurule, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on September 8, 2022 at age 84. She was born in Puerto De Luna, New Mexico on June 6, 1938 to Emiterio Baca and Lola (Lopez) Baca. She married her husband of 65 years, Alex Gurule, on February 16, 1957, at St. Anne’s Church.

 

  She was...

Mary E. Cantrell

Mary E. Cantrell

Sep 8, 2022

Mary E. Cantrell was called home and restored by our Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Born November 30, 1930, to Hardy Harold and Mary Ethel Coker Corley in Stamford, TX., Mary joined her sisters and brother in the family home, not ever having the joy of knowing her Mom, who passed away due to complications of her...

Everett Poe

Everett Poe

Sep 8, 2022

Everett Harold Poe, 68, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on September 8, 2022. Everett was born to the late Everett Veatris Poe Jr. and Anita Marie Poe, in Roswell, NM, on February 3, 1954, and was later raised by his late grandparents Hershel Winfred Boyd and Agnes Catherine Boyd in Gallup, NM. He graduated from Gallup High...

June Wallace

June Wallace

Sep 7, 2022

June Adams Wallace died September 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM due to complications from a broken femur. She was born October 6, 1935 in Rotan, TX to Jack and Cleta Adams. A UNM Lobos cheerleader, lightning fast typist, and a loving grandmother, she is survived by her granddaughter Amber Lisicki and two great grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by...

Saba Jessie Reese

Saba Jessie Reese

Sep 7, 2022

Saba Jessie Reese, age 19, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  She was born January 15, 2003 in San Antonio, Texas to Walter and Michelle Reese.  She attended Cleveland High School for 3 years and received her GED equivalent 4 months before her expected graduation date.  She was a member of the Cleveland Wrestling Team in her Junior year before...

Janet Marie Mitchell

Janet Marie Mitchell

Sep 5, 2022

 

Janet Marie Mitchell was born to Yvonne and Armand Gladu on August 4th, 1941. She passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2022. Janet is preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Bower. She is survived by her husband, William G. Mitchell and children David (Leilani) Marchand, Deborah (James) Marchand, Mark (Cheryl) Mitchell, John (Susan)Marchand, Jane (Doug) Ford, and David...

Timothy Jacob Chavez

Timothy Jacob Chavez

Sep 4, 2022

Mr. Timothy (Tim) Chavez, loving Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 4th 2022 at the age of 46. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 10th 1976.Tim was an avid sports fan, and even tried his hand at a few back in his prime. But ultimately had...

Tony Allen Gartner

Tony Allen Gartner

Sep 3, 2022

Tony Allen Gartner, beloved son, father, and husband passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 47. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to his parents Debra Trevithick and Edward Gartner. Tony loved music, his pets, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and the Chicago Bears.

Tony is survived by his wife Julie; sons Jeremy...