Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

Jun 13, 2022

Pete Guzman Jr., age 94, died June 13th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico for 13 years and lived and worked in California for most of his life. Pete was born in Delagua, Colorado on Wednesday, October 26, 1927.

 

Pete was preceded in death by his parents Dominga Guzman-Vasquez and Pedro Guzman, brothers,...

Jun 12, 2022

Our beloved sister, aunt and friend peacefully passed from this world and went to be with Jesus.  Karen Lou Boles was born to Iven & Beulah Boles in Greenville, VA on October 27, 1942 and went “Home” to Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  She went prepared to meet her Lord and Savior and reunite with her parents.  She hasn’t...

Jun 11, 2022

Beloved mother, sister, friend, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Priscilla Lou Martinez of Las Cruces went home to her Lord in the early hours of Saturday, June 11, 2022.

 

Born and raised in Socorro, New Mexico, she grew up to marry and raise seven children. She performed in a band with her brothers and remained a lifelong musician. She created...

Jun 9, 2022

Joan Genevieve Rivers died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on June 09, 2022, at the age of 94.

Joan is survived by her children; daughter Connie Sharp and her husband Bill of Polk City, Iowa; sons, Dillman E. Benton III of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and David B. Benton and his wife Janis of Salinas, Ecuador; stepson, Guy Rivers;...

Jun 9, 2022

Patricia "Patty" MA Burris  (Guerra) age 73 entered peacefully into Heaven on June 9, 2022. Patty was born on November 26, 1948 in Capitan NM. She is preceded in death by her beloved son Derry "Joe" Wade, her parents  Bobbie Guerra (Gilstrap), and Lee Guerra, and  two brothers Derry & Leo Guerra, and her sister in law Anita Guerra who...

Jun 8, 2022

Lavolpa, Carol (Schiavone, Franklin)

Carol was born February 27, 1943, passed away June 8, 2022 at her home, in Rio Rancho,  surrounded by family.

Carol was born to Joseph and Dorothy Schiavone in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her sister Dorothea Schiavone and her brother Joseph Schiavone.

She is survived by a loving family: Son,...

Jun 8, 2022

Edwardo (Eddie) Garcia, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home June 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born May 12, 1933 to his parents Adolfo and Maria Garcia in Polvadera, NM.   He married Lucy Urtiaga, October 7, 1953 in Jarales, NM and were married for 65 years.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy...

Jun 8, 2022

Larry Morris McWhorter, 61 passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2022, in Belen, New Mexico.  Larry was born in Grants, New Mexico to Frank & Lola (McKinley) McWhorter on December 31, 1960.  Larry was a long-time resident of Socorro, New Mexico.  He loved his family and friends.

He is survived by 2 sisters; Linda Rosales (Mario) and Cindy Curry (Alan);...

Jun 7, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jerry Adam Galindro. Jerry passed away on June 7, 2022 in Long Beach, California at the age of 44.

Jerry is survived by his mother Lauri Cnare Moore and Father Paul Steve Galindro, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his cousin Coby Raschick, his partner for 18 years, Jared Phylailler,...

Jun 7, 2022

Ellen Busch

Age 89, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 07, 2022.

Mrs. Busch is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Busch; her mother, Ethel Russell; and her daughter-in-law, Rhen Busch.

Ellen was born in Texas but she moved around quite a bit as a child and met her future husband in Springer, NM. Ellen...

Jun 6, 2022

Tiburcio Padilla (Tibo), age 89 died on June 6, 2022.  He was born January 20, 1933 to Eufracio and Apolonia Padilla.  Tibo married his sweetheart, Emma on August 28, 1952.  Tibo is preceded in death by his son Steve, sisters:  Jacky Trujillo; Anna Lee Montoya; Ceclia Woodard; Nicamora Padilla, Lucia Chavez; Estella Munoz; and brother Antonio Padilla. 

He is survived...

Jun 6, 2022

Olimpia Martinez Castillo, age 84, passed away June 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born February 19, 1938 to her parents Demetrio and Sophia Maestas-Martinez in La Jara, NM.   She was preceded in death by: her parents Demetrio and Sophia Martinez; son - Michael Martinez; brothers: Eugene Martinez, Rodger Martinez, and Tony Martinez; sister - Matilda Jones; several...

Jun 5, 2022

Francisco Luis Tafoya II, 50, passed away on June 5, 2022, at home in Cedar Creek, Texas. Louie was born in Socorro, New Mexico, to Henrietta and Frank Tafoya on November 25, 1971. He attended Socorro High School. Louie worked in construction with the American Construction Company. He enjoyed working with his hands, creating in leather, carpentry, and mechanics.

Louie...

Jun 5, 2022

Emerson Allen Maestas, 60, A resident of Rio Rancho, NM went to be with our Lord on June 5th, 2022 after a short illness. Emerson was born on February 15, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father Lee Maestas, grandparents Juan D. and Corina Maestas, Frumencio and Eliza Rodarte; sister Patricia Armijo and sister-in-law Debra Sanchez.

Emerson was...

Jun 4, 2022

Jun 4, 2022

On June 4, 2022, Harold E. Amidon a husband, father, friend, and neighbor passed away peacefully at the age of 101. He was born in New Hampshire to the late Perley and Bertha Amidon on April 24, 1921. As a child, his father taught him to farm, hunt, and fish, all serving as sources of sustenance for the family. He...

Jun 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" Klingbeil passed away June 3, 2022 at the age of 77 due to health complications, with his beloved wife Katy Klingbeil at his side. Robert was born in Chicago in 1945 and moved to New Mexico in the fall of 1964 to attend the University of Albuquerque, now known as UNM. He married his first wife Dolores in...

Jun 3, 2022

Hubert (Bert) Orlando Gutierrez passed away on June 3, 2022.  He was a life-long New Mexico resident and WWII Veteran. He was born on November 5, 1923 in Raton, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Gutierrez, two brothers Virgil Gutierrez and Garfield Gutierrez, sister Esther Kelley, his parents Louis and Ercilia Gutierrez, daughter Susan Caldwell and...

Jun 3, 2022

Dr. Irma W. Arellano, 84, passed away on June 3, 2022. It is believed that her tenacity for life and stubbornness contributed to valiantly staving off numerous mounting health issues winning the good fight on numerous occasions these last 8 months before succumbing to the toll, but her positive attitude held true to the end.

Irma's colorful life experiences contributed...