David F. Ware
Oct 10, 2022
David F. Ware, 72 years of age, gained his wings on Monday October 10, 2022. He was born May 8, 1950 to Rafela and Alfonso Ware. Dave loved a lot of things like fishing, going early morning to Escondida to feed the ducks, sitting at the park with family and friends, and playing different instruments; like the guitar, piano,...
Ernestina M. Carrasco
Oct 9, 2022
Mrs. Ernestina M. Carrasco passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 92 years old.
Ernestina is survived by her sister Amelia Castillo and family of El Paso, Texas, Mendez nieces and nephews of New Mexico, Colorado and California, son Joseph M. Carrasco of Rio Rancho, NM, grandson Carlos J....
Pam C. Kenneth
Oct 8, 2022
Pam C. Kenneth, age 65, passed away October 8, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Bluffton, Indiana on May 1, 1957, to Bertram Thomas and Marjorie May. She was a graduate of Sandia High School, class of 1975 and University of New Mexico, class of 2009. She married the love of her life, Alan Kenneth, February...
Leslie D. Pruitt, Lt. Col. (Retired) USAF
Oct 6, 2022
Leslie Delbert Pruitt (Les) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the age of 90. Les was born on August 6, 1932, in Montello, Nevada; a small town fifty miles away from other small towns. He was educated in the local school through high school, graduating in a class of five.
From there he attended the United States Military...
Brandon "Bones" Chambers
Oct 5, 2022
Brandon Leroy Chambers, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, the 5th of October, 2022. He was born July 25, 1969 to John Eagle Chambers and Merlene Powell in Holbrook, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Marie Phillips; mother, Juliette Exupery; son, Christopher Lavigne; adopted daughter, Star Martines; along with multiple adopted & Calabash children;...
Jose Fred Lopez
Oct 4, 2022
Mr. Jose “Fred” Fred Lopez passed away unexpectedly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 4th, 2022, at the age of 74 years old.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Sara Lopez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his daughter Cheryl Trujillo of Rio Rancho, NM, his son Mark Lopez of Rio Rancho, NM, his grandchildren, Steven Alvarez,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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