Phyllis Arlene Rasmussen
Apr 13, 2025
Phyllis Arlene Rasmussen, a cherished member of the Rio Rancho community, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 101. Born on May 3, 1923, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Phyllis devoted her life to her family, career, and her numerous passions.
A graduate of Waukesha High School in 1941, Phyllis embarked on a distinguished career that included notable positions...
Victor Linson
Apr 13, 2025
Victor Phillip Linson was born to Vern and Jovita on March 16, 1958, in Santa Fe, NM. Victor was an Air Force military veteran. He was humble, quiet, witty & funny which made him a wonderful storyteller. He was a painter, a master of carpentry & made the most beautiful pieces. He had so much love in his heart for...
Louis Elbert Hubbard, Jr.
Apr 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Louis Elbert Hubbard Jr., who departed this life on April 13, 2025, at the age of 69. Known affectionately as Lou, he passed peacefully in his sleep, bringing an end to his long and courageous battle with health challenges.
Born on October 3, 1955, in Hobbs, New...
Thomas Francis Boselli
Apr 13, 2025
Thomas Francis Boselli passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on April 13, 2025.
Tom was born in San Francisco, California on February 17, 1954, the second of twelve children to Bud and Betty Boselli. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, four loving daughters - Sheila (Heath), Alyssa (Donovan), Candice (Rex), and Natalie (Derek); seven grandchildren - Gabriella,...
Daniel Robert Rivera
Apr 12, 2025
Daniel Robert Rivera, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was sent to his eternal home on April 12, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on October 18, 1951, in Springer, NM, Daniel lived a life marked by dedication, integrity, and love for his family. He built a long and respected career in banking, most recently with CUDL, where he was known...
Erik Thomas Rigler
Apr 12, 2025
Erik Thomas “Rick” RiglerApril 14, 1943 to April 12, 2025
Born in Dallas, Texas to Texas Ranger Lewis Rigler and Registered Nurse LeahMachacek Rigler. Rick graduated from Gainesville High School and North Texas State University. At NTSU, he met and fell in love with Judyth Ann “Judy” Wagner. They were married in September 1965, and Rick entered the U.S. Navy inOctober as an...
Thomas A. Coyle
Apr 10, 2025
Thomas A. Coyle, age 90, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on June 27, 1934, in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the youngest of nine siblings and was raised by his loving parents, Joseph and Mary Coyle. Thomas graduated from New Haven High School, Class of 1952, and dedicated over 25 years...
Thomas Alan Cook Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Our dearest dad, Thomas Alan Cook Sr, will be greatly missed by many family and friends. He passed away peacefully after battling cancer on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 surrounded by all four of his children (Jo McKnight, Terri Cook, Thomas Cook Jr and Jennifer Roberts) in his home that he shared with Terri in Socorro, NM.
He was born in Shanghai,...
Gerald Eugene Cunico
Apr 9, 2025
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gerald E. Cunico, age 90, on 9 April 2025 while surrounded by his family. Gerry was a wonderful husband, brother, friend, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Known for his loyalty, mechanical acumen, strong opinions, and willingness to engage in vigorous discourse, Gerry made friends where-ever life took him. He...
Rose Marie Struble
Apr 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Struble, 88. She passed peacefully on April 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque NM of natural causes, with her family at her bedside.
Rose was born in Wellington, Kansas, on October 5, 1936, and was one of five children of Tom and Anna Waller. She was preceded...
Rosenaldo Valdez
Apr 8, 2025
VALDEZ, Rosenaldo, 87, of Rio Rancho, NM, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side, went home to be with the Lord on 4/8/25. Rosenaldo “Ross” was born on April 10, 1937 in La Jara, NM. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle and will be missed by his family and friends. Although he has gone...
Matsie Hancock Prater
Apr 7, 2025
Matsie Hancock Prater was born July 28, 1926, Emporia, Kansas, and passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, peacefully on April 7, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: daughter, Mary Jane Osborn (Steve Johnson), son, Carl Prater, and, daughter, Anji Lang (Ryan Fritz); as well as her grandchildren: Heather Osborn, Pepper Lang (Kathryn Lang), Savannah Cross (Wes Cross), Hunter...
James Edward Bell
Apr 6, 2025
James Edward Bell
April 12,1944 to April 6, 2025
It is with a mix of sorrow and reflection that we announce the passing of James Edward Bell on April 6, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Born on 4-12-1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, Jim lived a life marked by resilience, hard work, and individuality.
After serving in the Army National Guard in his youth, Jim...
Tomazine Morrow Reeves
Apr 6, 2025
Golvia Augusta Tomazine Morrow Reeves, who graced this earthly plane for 105 years, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Paragould, Arkansas on August 20, 1919, she was the oldest daughter in a family of nine children that earned its living from the soil. Despite only sporadic school attendance as a...
Obinna Michael Ekeh
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Obinna Michael Ekeh
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Obinna Michael Ekeh who left us peacefully on April 5th 2025, at the age of 39.
Obinna was born on May 4, 1985 in Kano State, Nigeria to Michael and Princess Ekeh. His educational journey reflected...
Nina Fay Williamson
Apr 4, 2025
Nina Fay Williamson, beloved mother, sister, Nana, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren on April 4, 2025, just one week shy of her 86th birthday. A longtime resident of Carlsbad, NM, and most recently of Albuquerque, NM, Nina touched countless lives with her kindness, creativity, and deep devotion to family.
She was preceded in death...
Christopher Martin Gustavson
Apr 4, 2025
Christopher Martin Gustavson September 2, 1959 – April 4, 2025
Christopher Martin Gustavson passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 65. He was born on September 2, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kathryn and DeVern “Bud” Gustavson.
Chris dedicated many years of his life as an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the Federal...
Jeffery Lee Rector
Apr 4, 2025
Jeffery (Jeff) Lee Rector (Ralston) passed away at 4:20pm on 4/4/25 at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born 6/10/57 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank & Phyllis Ralston and biological father, Richard (Dick) Gene Rector.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lauri Jean (Huffman) Rector and their sons,...
Barbara Agnes Oravecz
2025
Barbara Agnes Oravecz née Balfe
Barbara Agnes Oravecz, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her two children, at Casita Senior Living in Albuquerque, NM, where she received loving care in her final years. The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude to Ambercare Hospice for the compassionate and comforting care provided to Barbara.
Born in Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho, in...
Vella Mae Brewer
Apr 3, 2025
The family of Vella Mae Brewer (known as Mae) of Albuquerque, New Mexico is saddened to announce her passing on April 3, 2025 at the age of 90 years. She passed away peacefully after struggling with heart failure for several years.
Mae will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Tracey Ormsbee, son Tony Brewer, granddaughters Kaitlin Dalton and Haley Ormsbee, and...
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