Carl Robert Stenger IV
May 22, 2025
Carl Robert Stenger IV, age 66 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 22nd, 2025. Carl was born on April 20, 1959 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Carl Robert Stenger III and Sharolyn Jean Stenger (nee Hoover). Carl attended Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ, and was part of the class of 1977. He then went on to Tarrant County...
Ben J. Ruiz
May 22, 2025
Ben, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Ben was born in Las Colonias, New Mexico, to Eumelia Roybal Ruiz and Andres C. Ruiz. He later moved to Albuquerque, NM, as a child.
He graduated (8th grade) from St. Therese Catholic School-1957, Albuquerque High School-1961, and the University of New Mexico-1964. Shortly after graduating from high school, he married the...
Anthony John Guyker
May 21, 2025
Anthony John Guyker, age 44, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on December 11, 1980, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert W. Guyker and Faith A. Peterson Guyker. A proud graduate of Maple Shade High School in Maple Shade, New Jersey, Anthony was part of the Class of 1999. He furthered...
Lloyd Wimberly
May 21, 2025
Lloyd Wimberly, a cherished father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 6, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico, Lloyd embodied warmth and kindness, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Lloyd's journey through life began at West Mesa High...
Bobbie Joe McMullin Sr.
May 20, 2025
1936 – 2025
It is with deep sorrow and overflowing love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Bobbie Joe McMullin, Sr. Known affectionately as Joe to his friends, he was a man of unwavering strength, quiet charisma, and deep compassion. His presence brought warmth and steadiness to those around him, and his legacy of love, loyalty, and character...
William Wallace Fisher III
May 19, 2025
William Wallace Fisher III, 84, passed away May 19, 2025 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born October 3, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William Wallace Fisher III and Mary Elizabeth Szakal Fisher. He was a graduate of Father Judge High School, Philadelphia, PA, class of 1958. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Margarito Blas Gonzales
May 19, 2025
Margarito Blas Gonzales, 56, of Lemitar, New Mexico passed away on May 19, 2025.
Margarito is preceded in death b y his father Melecio Gonzales Sr. He is survived by his mother Isabel Maria Gonzales, sister Susan Gonzales, brother Melecio Gonzales Jr & wife Roberta, his three nephews Fidel Baca III; Victor Contreras, Melecio Gonzales III, his only niece Mya Gonzales...
Karen Velasquez
May 18, 2025
Karen Velasquez, 62 passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by family members.
She is survived by her parents Edward and Theresa Romero Velasquez, brother Brian (Tammy) Velasquez three nephews and nieces: Kameron (Ashley) Velasquez, Alexis (Jeremy) Roybal and Garrett Velasquez, seven great nephews and nieces: Kooper, Ryleigh, Brody, Emerson, Sophia, Dax and Bo as well as numerous aunts, uncles...
Dorothy Lou Gilbert
May 16, 2025
Dorothy Lou Gilbert, affectionately known as Dottye, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 70. She was born on June 8, 1954, in Whitesville, Kentucky, to Edythe Louise Berry and Orion Bellamy Midkiff.
Dottye's education was marked by determination and a passion for beauty. She graduated from Daviess County High School in 1972...
Ila Mae Russell
May 16, 2025
Ila Showen Russell, a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on May 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 29, 1936, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Ila was the cherished daughter of Elma and LaRue Showen. She lived a life rich with love, compassion, and creativity that...
Eva Beatrice Sanchez
May 15, 2025
Our beloved mother, Eva Beatriz Sanchez, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025, she was surrounded by love. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and a true friend to many.
She was born on October 12, 1932, at her family’s home in Cimarron, New Mexico to Florentina and Juan Romero. In 1949, while attending a...
Mary Lou Polaco
May 15, 2025
Mary Lou Polaco, our beloved mother passed away peacefully on May 15th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Aragon NM to William R and Josefita Milligan.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joe of 59 years. She is survived by her children Debbie (Gabe), Elizabeth (Charles), Joseph (Cammie); five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mary Lou graduated...
Magdalena Sisneros
May 15, 2025
Magdalena, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, joined her Heavenly Savior peacefully surrounded by loving family members on May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at age 94.
Born Nov. 24, 1930 in Pastura, NM, she was the first born of Manuel and Nicolasa Tapia.
Magdalena is preceded in death by both her parents, her beloved husband John...
Oscar Orozco Mendoza
May 14, 2025
Oscar, un alma feliz y el alma de cada fiesta, ha partido, dejando tras de sí un legado de alegría, música y una positividad sin límites. Conocido por todos como el alma de la fiesta, Oscar tenía una energía contagiosa que iluminaba cada lugar al que llegaba. Su risa, su voz y su amor por la vida lo hicieron inolvidable...
Rose Priscilla Villicana
May 14, 2025
Rose Priscilla Villicana, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1939, she was known for her dedication to her faith, her love of family, amazing cooking, and her love of music. She was preceded in death by her father Pedro Aranda, sister Nancy, son...
Janet Louise Romero
May 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet Romero
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janet Louise Romero (Hoff), who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 14 at the age of 77, surrounded by family.
Janet was a woman of great strength and resilience.
Born on January 18, 1948 in New London, Ct, Janet was the daughter...
Lorene Legg
May 14, 2025
Lorene was born in Bladen, Nebraska on August 19, 1931. She graduated from Clovis High School in 1949.Lorene married her first husband J.C Hice and together they had four children. When J/C passed she focused on providing for their children and worked hard as the president of the Sandia Area Federal Credit Union. Before long she married her second husband...
Kenneth Leroy Hall Jr.
May 14, 2025
Kenneth L Hall Jr age 82 died at home May 14, 2025. Kenney was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When he was 3 months old he and his parents, Kenneth L Hall Sr and Margaret Jewel McClendon Hall and sister Geraldine moved to the south valley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an energetic, inquisitive boy looking forward to...
Bart Harland Danford
May 13, 2025
Bart Harland Danford, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the remarkable age of 95 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Kansas, Bart's journey through life was one marked by dedication, passion, and an unwavering love for his family and nature.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wichita, Bart...
Ronald G. Casleton
May 13, 2025
Ronald G Casleton, retired Air Force Colonel, passed away at the age of 86 on May 13, 2025. Ron was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an Air Force fighter pilot and a true patriot who served his country for 27 years. He was born March 24, 1939 in Canton, IL to Glenn Casleton and Magdalene...
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