Joe Hadley Emery
Nov 3, 2022
Joe Hadley Emery, age 93, passed away November 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born October 19, 1929 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Ernest Lou Emery and Elva Grace Hadley Emery. He was a graduate of Baldwin City High School in Baldwin City, Kansas. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Baker University in...
Charles Fredrick Kottenbrook
Nov 3, 2022
Charles Fredrick Kottenbrook left his earthly home on November 3, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM.
He was born January 29, 1936, to Fredrick Henry Kottenbrook and Alma Lee Crippen in Taylor, LA. Charles was a Minister of the Gospel from 1960 to 2022. He loved listening to music, especially Southern Gospel, and to many different preachers on TV and...
William B. Gabriel
Nov 3, 2022
William B. Gabriel, beloved husband of Jean C. Gabriel for more than 41 years, passed away November 3, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Ann L. Warford of Albuquerque, and many cousins in Washington state. Bill was born January 25, 1944, in Astoria, OR. He grew up in...
Patricia Rosario
Nov 2, 2022
Patricia McNamara Rosario, age 85, passed away November 2, 2022, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Orange, New Jersey to Edward and Helen McNamara. She married the love of her life, Arturo Rosario on August 29, 1959, in Branchville, New Jersey. They were blessed with 57 years together. After more than 20 years, she retired...
Viola Gonzales
Nov 2, 2022
It is with a broken heart that on November 2, 2022, Viola Gonzales passed away at the age of 81. Viola was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo C. Gonzales, one son, Mark Gonzales(Angie), Two daughters, Angela Jaramillo and Tina Van Winkle(Chris),8 grandchildren: Stefanie Bunning, Bryanne Gonzales, Jay Sage(Ginger), Jesse Jaramillo(Winter), Mikaela...
Bernard D. Pacheco
Nov 2, 2022
Bernard (Barney) D. Pacheco, loving husband and father, fell asleep in death on November 2, 2022.
He was born September 22, 1931 in the little town of River Rouge, MI on the Detroit River. He lived there until moving to Riverview, MI where he resided until relocating to Rio Rancho, NM in 1995 with his wife, Barbara. He...
Gwynne Denton
Nov 1, 2022
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Gwynne (Johnson) Denton, a beloved wife of 65 years, devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family.
She was born in Quanah, Texas on September 19, 1938. Growing up in the differing cultures of Texas and California, she developed a strong sense of self-reliance and a worldly view at a young...
Tamara Kay Gonzales
Nov 1, 2022
Tamara “Tammy” Gonzales passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on November 1, 2022, at the age of 67.
Tamara was born on October 10, 1955, in Midland, Michigan to Louis “Ken” Killinger and Janet “Jan” Demick. She graduated from Dow High School in 1976.
Tamara is survived by her husband, Joe Gonzales (Rio Rancho, New Mexico); Son, Joe Gonzales; Daughter-in-Law, Colleen Gonzales (Santa Fe, New Mexico); Daughter, Nicole Piacente (The...
Richard Leon Goin
Oct 31, 2022
Richard Leon Goin, born in Calhan, CO on March 30, 1930, to Everett Caleb Goin and Ruth Elenor Robinson has passed away in Albuquerque, NM on October 31, 2022, at the age of 92. He is now reunited with his deceased wife Dolores M. Moredock of a 68-year marriage.
Richard attended Blair Business College and graduated from accounting in...
Evangeline Juliet "Vangie" Tinajero
Oct 30, 2022
Evangeline Juliet "Vangie" Tinajero died on October 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 72.
Vangie was born on August 16, 1950 in Los Angeles, California to Consuelo Maria Luisa Barreras and John Tinajero.
She is survived by her son, Darrin (Eva) Muenzberg of La Bajada, New Mexico; her sisters, Terri (William) Molina, of Albuquerque, New...
Eunice Ngit Kwai Tom Whitaker
Oct 29, 2022
Eunice passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2022. Born on May 2, 1934, in Makawao, (Maui) Hawaii, she was the only child of Lillian Lee and Edwin Kwock Wo Tom. Eunice was a third-generation Chinese American whose grandparents emigrated from Canton, China during the First Sino-Japanese War. She lived in Honolulu, Hawaii through her sophomore year at...
Ron Hollan
Oct 28, 2022
Ron W. Hollan passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 28, 2022, at the age of 64.
Ron was born on March 13, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to JR Newsome and Vicki Bouse. When his mother remarried he was adopted by Jim Hollan.
Ron is survived by his wife, Helen (Terri), Mother Vicki Hollan, Sons, Jason Roe of Sacramento, California; Kenny Erhard (Megan Jo)...
Rufina Lorenza Chavez
Oct 28, 2022
Rufina Lorenza Chavez, 86 passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina. Rufina was born on April 23,1936 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Manuel and Seferina Romero Chavez. She was a resident of Socorro County for over 50 years. Rufina’s hobbies were coloring and putting puzzles together and she enjoyed singing.
Rufina is survived by her...
Grace Montes
Oct 28, 2022
Grace Montes passed from this life peacefully into the presence of Jesus on October 28, 2022. Grace was 87 years of age. She was born in Tucumcari, NM to Eduardo and Consuelo Cardenas and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother who devoted her life to caring for...
Juan J. Maestas
Oct 27, 2022
Juan Jose Maestas Jr., 46 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother; Nora Morgan-Maestas, son; Joseph Alejandro Maestas, grandson; Samuel Cotinola, niece; Amanda Duran & nephew; Robert Maestas.
Juan is survived by his father; Juan Maestas Sr., spouse; Lavern, sons; Anthony Maestas, Carlos Cotinola. Stepson, Eric Leaton...
Luvina "Teri" Shirell
Oct 27, 2022
Luvina “Teri” Shirell, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1938 in Alameda, California. She was a hardworking and caring person who dedicated her life to caring for senior citizens. She helped open up and occupy many of the retirement and assisted living communities that are currently in business today both in Albuquerque,...
David T. Jackson
Oct 24, 2022
On Monday, October 24, Dave Jackson, a beloved husband, passed away. He was seventy. Born to Albertha and Norman Jackson, Dave loved designing and building things. He had a long and varied career in the commercial construction industry. He started in the electrical trade and branched out into commercial real estate development and construction. He worked at Jos. L....
Lee Romero
Oct 24, 2022
Lee Romero, passed away on October 24, 2022. Lee was born May 9, 1945 and was raised in Las Vegas, NM. He loved collecting eagles, fishing, playing cards, and visiting his aunt Rita Chavez every morning for coffee and a game of cards. Lee was a fun loving man, always making friends and willing to help others in anyway...
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