Obituaries

Harry "Bubu" McGuinness

Harry "Bubu" McGuinness

Oct 20, 2022

Harry “Bubu” McGuinness was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 18, 1963 and passed away October 20, 2022 at the VA Hospital. 

Harry enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1981 and was discharged in 1984. 

Harry is survived by his wife, Yvonne of 37 years; his parents Robert and Cristela;...

Juan R. Olguin

Juan R. Olguin

Oct 19, 2022

Juan R. Olguin beloved husband, father & “Papa'' born April 15, 1948 to his late parents Juan C.T. & Cecilia Olguin. Also awaiting his heavenly arrival his precious daughter Cassandra. He served his country in The Air Force during Vietnam. “Rick’s” life revolved around the love of his life, his wife Rebecca & raising his family along with any & ALL in...

James Arthur Willis

James Arthur Willis

Oct 19, 2022

 

James Arthur Willis, was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Eddie and Ella Willis, in Edwards, Mississippi. He confessed to Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Cherry Grove M.B. Church, Edwards Mississippi. He would later receive the Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist sacraments to become a member of the Catholic Church, joining Christ the...

William Edwin Kennedy

William Edwin Kennedy

Oct 18, 2022

 

On the evening of October 18th our little brother William Edwin Kennedy (Billy) unexpectedly and tragically departed this world as the result of an automobile accident.    Billy came into this world with a Kennedy stubbornness and an Irish temper that would not be tamed.  Billy loved the Jemez mountains and would often be coming back home with 4-8 rainbow...

Dolores V. Deuel

Dolores V. Deuel

Oct 18, 2022

 

Dolores V. Deuel passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 18th, 2022 at the age of 81.  She was born on August 10th, 1941 in La Costilla New Mexico to Jose E. Vialpando and Teofila Aragon (Vialpando).  She received her high school diploma from Our Lady of Sorrows in 1960, and later received her...

Andrea Nicole Miller

Andrea Nicole Miller

Oct 17, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Andrea Nicole Miller. Andrea passed away on October 17, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 39. She was born on July 9, 1983, to Edward Wilke and Valerie Esquibel.  Andrea is survived by her son, Andrew Miller; Husband, Jared Miller; Mother, Valerie Wilke, Father, Ed Wilke; Sister, Christina Wilke, and her beloved cat Livvy,...

Isaiah Patrick Hill

Isaiah Patrick Hill

Oct 16, 2022

 

Mr. Isaiah Patrick Hill passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 22 years old.

 

Isaiah is survived by his mother Amy Gagne and her husband Marty of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his father Paul Hill and his wife Michelle of Rio Rancho, NM, his brother Colby Hill of Rio...

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson

Oct 15, 2022

Elizabeth C. (Betty) Larson went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15th, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born on August 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas C. & Elizabeth (McMullen) Egan. She worked for the Board of Education of NYC, from which she retired, and was a long-time member of the Catholic...

James "Jim" Sullivan

James "Jim" Sullivan

Oct 15, 2022

James “Jim” Sullivan passed away on October 15, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 88.

Jim is survived by his daughters, Donna Freeman of Eden, North Carolina, Janet (Paul) Bill of Bullhead City, Arizona, Cindy Dobbs, of Texas, Rebecca (Matt) Voss, of California, Marian Sullivan, also of California. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Sullivan, his son Richard...

Joshua Brian Harrington

Joshua Brian Harrington

Oct 15, 2022

Joshua Brian Harrington, age 33, passed away October 15, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born April 27, 1989 to Alan Harrington and Linda Carr Harrington in Albuquerque, NM. Joshua was a loving, caring, and wonderfully funny son, brother, uncle and friend.  His spark was infectious, his laugh was unstoppable, and his energy was unmatched.  He made friends everywhere he...

Deborah Campbell

Deborah Campbell

Oct 15, 2022

Deborah Ann "Debbie" (Savage) Campbell, 68, of Rio Rancho, NM and formerly of Aurora and Wauconda, IL passed into Heaven early on Saturday October 15th, 2022 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho from complications of diabetes. She was a 26-year resident of Rio Rancho along with her husband Bruce.

She is survived by her husband Bruce Sr. of...

Lawrence Monroe Miller Sr.

Lawrence Monroe Miller Sr.

Oct 14, 2022

 

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Monroe Miller Sr. passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 14th, 2022, at the age of 81 years old.

 

Lawrence is survived by his daughter Theresa Hood of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, son-in-law Norman Hood of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter Bonnie Miller of Centralia, Illinois, son Tom Love of Centralia, IL. Lawrence...

Patricia Dell Breese

Patricia Dell Breese

Oct 14, 2022

 

Patricia Dell Wheeler, age 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born July 22, 1937 and lived an exciting life. Pat spent over 40 years in Colorado where she was once named Outstanding Woman of the Century. She was involved in her church community along with many activities and organizations. When her husband...

Juanita "Janie" Samora

Juanita "Janie" Samora

Oct 13, 2022

 

Juanita Samora "Janie" passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 13, 2022 at the age of 74.  She was born on June 24, 1948 in Artesia, New Mexico to Ajello Samora and Elodia Alaniz.  She graduated from Artesia High School.  Janie worked for D &M Communications from 2002 – 2021.  She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her...

Cirah Esther Arboccó de Luna

Cirah Esther Arboccó de Luna

Oct 13, 2022

 

Cirah Arboccó de Luna, age 79, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born February 13, 1943 to Edmundo Arboccó Nova and Iris Kralce de Arboccó, in Lima, Perú. Her mother passed away when she was 6 years old. She was very close to her siblings Yolanda, Ylse, Jose, Maur and Melva and...

Maria Orselia Marcus

Maria Orselia Marcus

Oct 12, 2022

 



Mrs. Maria Orselia Marcus, age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was born September 1, 1931, in Springer, New Mexico, a daughter of the late Orselia Gonzales and Jacobo Padilla.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband of  20 years, Edward Marcus; siblings Jake Padilla, Benjamin Padilla,...

Pamela Gwendolyn Chavez

Pamela Gwendolyn Chavez

Oct 11, 2022

 

Pamela G. Chavez (Jantzen), age 79, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 11th, 2022. She was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on May 4th, 1943, to Jose Florencio Chavez and Esther Sandoval Chavez. In 1962, she married Carlos Chavez in Taos, New Mexico. Pam graduated from Taos High School in 1961. She graduated from the Hollywood Institute...

Kristy Jo Garduno

Kristy Jo Garduno

Oct 11, 2022

 

Kristy Jo Garduno Lopez passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona on October 11, 2022 at the age of 44.  She was born on March 14, 1978 to Donald and Deanna Garduno, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Kristy was a unique person.  She started walking at 9 months and never stopped!  At the age of 25, Kristy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,...

Lenore R. Martinez

Lenore R. Martinez

Oct 11, 2022

 

Lenore R. Martinez

Age 93 passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in Alamosa, CO on May 18, 1929, to Abedon and Manuelita Martinez.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Abedon; her mother, Manuelita; her two sisters, Pauline Vigil (Gilbert) and Loucille Martinez; her brothers, Manuel (Francis), Fred, Reuben, and George (Eva) Martinez....

Consuelo "Chito" Zafra de Pacheco

Consuelo "Chito" Zafra de Pacheco

Oct 10, 2022

Our heavenly Father called Chito home after 100 years of a wonderful and blessed life, with her beloved family by her side.  Chito was born in San Miguel, United States of America Philippine Islands.  She grew up with a large traditional Spanish and extended Filipino families.  Chito and her family experienced the Japanese occupation during World War II, then US...