Flora A Sedillo
Jan 22, 2025
Flora A. Sedillo 94, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home following a long illness.
Flora was born on August 16, 1930, in Quemado, New Mexico to Leopoldo and Genoveva Archuleta. She married Jose Ramon “Ruben” Silva, and they resided in Lemitar, New Mexico. They had three daughters Josephine Silva-Sena (Larry), Del Silva and Theresa Silva (deceased). She...
Adrian Wayne Torres
Jan 21, 2025
Adrian Wayne Torres, a beloved member of his family and community, departed this life on January 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born to Renee and Manuel Torres on March 22, 1976, in Roswell, New Mexico, Adrian touched the lives of many throughout his journey with his warmth, generosity, and unwavering faith.
Adrian had attended Gallup High...
Arlene Theresa Sokola
Jan 21, 2025
Arlene T. Sokola, born on March 9, 1949, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Arlene was the beloved daughter of Paul Horwhat Sr. and Irene Horwhat. She graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1965 and pursued higher education at LaSalle College and the Pennsylvania School of Optometry. With a steadfast dedication to...
Gilbert "Smiley" Baca
Jan 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Smiley (Gilbert) Baca on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Services will be held Wednesday February 5th at Risen Savior Catholica Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. A Rosary will begin at 9:30am with a Mass to follow at 10:00am
We invite family and friends to join us in honoring his...
Victor Lawrence Vigil
Jan 20, 2025
Victor Vigil, age 74, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, was called to his heavenly home on January 20, 2025. He entered this world July 28, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM born to Carmel and Igenia Vigil.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother, Igenia Vigil and father, Carmel Vigil; sisters, Nancy, Juliana, Linda, Rita and brother Abrian. He is survived...
Norma Jean Myers
Jan 20, 2025
Norma “Jean” Myers was born November 4, 1933, to Clarence & Neva Knight in Clovis, NM. She passed away peacefully January 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Jean is proceeded in death by her parents, husband BK, daughter Sherri Atkins, and her beloved dogs, Brandi, Jack & Misty.
Jean and BK were married May 22, 1951. They were high school sweethearts. They...
Charles Wade
Jan 19, 2025
Charles Edward Wade, born October 2, 1955, took his first REAL breath in heaven on January 19, 2025. Imagine what joy he experienced being in the presence of the Lord.
He is survived by his wife Terri, their son Jared, his wife Stephanie, and Charlies’ grandson, Rowan. His brother Gary, wife Becky, their children Amy and Jason. His sister Cheryle, sister-in-law...
Edward Benjamin Tapia
Jan 17, 2025
Edward Benjamin Tapia, age 41, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane "Dee" Marie Tapia, his father, Eduino Leroy Tapia, and his grandparents Anselmo Marquez, Macario Mike Garcia, Max and Amalia Gonzalez.
Ben was a beloved father, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was known for...
Robert Raymond Neel
Jan 17, 2025
Robert Raymond Neel died on January 17, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born August 14, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Ray V. Neel and Alice Arnold Neel. He was pre-deceased by his one sister, Rose Marie Neel and his wife of 57 years, Joyce Sroka Neel. He is survived by their son, Richard Daniel Neel;...
Alonzo "Al" Chavez
Jan 17, 2025
Alonzo (Al) Chavez 91, passed away peacefully Friday January 17, 2025.
He was born November 16, 1933 to Willie and Ageda Chavez in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico.
While attending Albuquerque High School he enlisted in the US Navy, served during the Korean war. After his tour with the Navy, he came home 67 years ago, and applied at Southwest Distributing...
Robert K. "Bud" Light
Jan 15, 2025
Robert K. “Bud” Light Sr. reported to his next duty station on January 15th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Bud was an active member of his community, a member of Hope in the Desert Episcopal church, and was president of the Stonehenge HOA in Rio Rancho for 8 years. Bud was a very good guitarist, though he never...
Ronald (Ron) William Teufel
Jan 14, 2025
Ronald William Teufel, 55, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born on November 13, 1969, Ron was the cherished son of Randy Teufel and Sharon Sturgis. He shared a life of love and devotion with his wife, Sheila Teufel. Together, they raised two children, Aaron Teufel and Sarah Radatz (Ron), who brought immense pride and joy...
Mary Lee Calderone
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Calderone, born Mary Lamb in Belen, New Mexico on August 7, 1954, left us on January 12, 2025. She was a loving sister, aunt, best friend, grandma, and the best mom ever. Mary was amazing, fun, kind and compassionate. She had the prettiest blue eyes, the best smile of all time, and one of the goofiest laughs ever. She...
Thomas Henry Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Thomas H. Campbell, 84, went home to be with Our Lord on January 11, 2025 He was born in Mount Kisco, NY on August 3, 1940 to Henry and Norrein Campbell.
He is preceded in death by his first Wife Eileen and their Son Thomas Patrick Campbell, his second Wife Kathy Campbell and his sister Joyce Pershing. He is survived by...
Kathy Rae Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Kathy Rae was born on Monday, November 16, 1959 at 8:45am in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Neil and Elaine Stueven. She was the oldest of four children and the only girl, but that didn’t keep her from having a deep and loving relationship with her 3 brothers, David, Paul, and Mark, even though she was allowed to stay up later than...
Donald Martin Finney
Jan 10, 2025
Donald Martin Finney, a distinguished individual whose life echoed with purpose and dedication, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Albuquerque. Born on May 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, Donald's journey was marked by an unwavering commitment to service and a profound impact on the lives he touched.
Educated at Wayne State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and subsequently...
Reece Reinke
Jan 10, 2025
Reece Reinke went to heaven on January 10th, 2025 due to diabetic complications. He graduated from Volcano Vista High School in May 2024 and started to attend the University of New Mexico in August 2024. Reece was kind, loving, hard-working and some would say mischievous. He was the type of person you could lean on and depend on. He worked...
Esther Wilma Janzen
Jan 10, 2025
Esther Wilma Janzen was born in Douglas Arizona on April 11, 1938.
She lived a rich and full life, having 7 children: Rebecca Lynch, Herkermer Rodriguez, Robert Burchell Jr., Raymond Burchell, Edward Burchell, Esther Burchell and Lara Burchell-Mason. 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Esther lived a good life and lived in several states, she loved sports and even attended sporting events....
Janet Marie Molloy
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, wife, sister and friends to many. Janet Marie Molloy passed away on January 8th 2025. She was a loving wife to Kenneth Molloy a devoted mother to Greg Molloy, Todd Beaton, Shawn Beaton, Kim Beaton Schacht, Julie Gonzales, a loving sister to her...
Michael Eugene Martinez
Jan 8, 2025
Michael was called home on January 8, 2025. He was born in Gallup, NM to Joe and Rafaelita on July 29, 1954. One of ten children.
He was a generous person always wanting to help with anything you needed. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, they were the joy in his life. He loved working as a watch...
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