Obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

Mrs. Optaciana Diana Diaz passed away on July 12th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 76 years old.

 

Optaciana Diana is survived by her loving husband Angel C. Diaz, and by her sons, Angel Daniel Diaz of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and David Anthony Diaz of Rio Rancho, NM.  

 

Optaciana Diana was born on...

Jul 12, 2022

ROSAS- Mary Fedelina Rosas, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on December 29, 1945 to Seferino and Carolina (Chavez) Gonzales in Socorro, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband Jake of Albuquerque, NM; her daughters Nanette R. Rosas and husband Robert Maldonado of Lenexa, Kansas; Belinda A. Arrambide and husband Brian...

Jul 12, 2022

 

Lt Col William (Bill) Demint (USAF, retired) passed away peacefully on Tues, 12 July 2022 at 92 years of age.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years Val, his children William, Debra, Sharon, and Ann, and his grandchildren David and Kayla.  He shared an avid love of golf with Val, even though she would usually beat him by...

Jul 11, 2022

Michael J. Ryan passed away Monday, July 11, the day after his 81st birthday. Mike was born in Tucson, AZ, to Charles and Alice Ryan. He grew up in Tucson with his three sisters, surrounded by a large, loving extended family. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and was the Director of Advertising for Tucson Newspapers...

Jul 10, 2022

Maureen Jane Robbins, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born December 21, 1957 to Betty and Alfred McLane in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She was a graduate of Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM, Class of 1976.  She then furthered her education by attending University of New Mexico. She married the love...

Jul 10, 2022

Lorraine P. Gutierrez, born in Albuquerque, NM on January 2, 1925, to Simon and Candeleria Padilla passed away on July 10, 2022 at 97 years old.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Avelino V. Gutierrez; brothers: Simon Padilla, Eddie Padilla, Richard Padilla (Eloisa); sisters: Adela Garcia, Eloisa Foley (James); brothers-in-law: Leo Gutierrez (Fela), Gilbert Gutierrez...

Jul 8, 2022

Harry “Bill” Beare, age 90, beloved father and Roman Catholic Deacon passed away on Friday July 8, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 2, 1932, in El Paso, Texas to Harry and Regina Beare. Harry moved with his family to Albuquerque at an early age where he spent the rest of his life. Harry was a...

Jul 8, 2022

Susan Elizabeth Fuller was born on January 30, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to her parents Joe Jefferson Hewett and Una Vernice Elizabeth Scott. She was the first of 4 children, 2 little sisters and a brother, and spent her childhood in west Texas and SE New Mexico.   Susan graduated from Roswell High School in 1968, and went on to...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Paul Edwin Griffin passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 80 years old.

 

Paul is preceded in death by his mother Adaleene Griffin (née Laverty), father Lloyd Henry Griffin, brother Charles Lloyd Griffin, sisters, Lois Arlene Hayes, Anita June Persinger and Karen Mae Overocker. Paul is survived by his...

Jul 7, 2022

Jul 7, 2022

Julia R. Myers died on July 7, 2022. She is survived by a large family, including her beloved husband Chuck Myers; parents Ron and Bobbie Rowland; siblings Patty Burke, Jim Rowland, and John Rowland, and their spouses and children; daughter Maggie Winters and her husband John Winters; and son Daniel Myers, his wife Michelle Phelps, and their children, Theo Myers...

Jul 6, 2022

Kay M. Green passed away on July 6, 2022 in Socorro, NM at the age of 80.  She was born on March 24, 1942 in Carnegie, OK to her parents, Marin and Cleola Green.

Kay was the oldest of six children and was raised in Lawton, OK where she attended high school and Cameron College.  She graduated from Oklahoma Women’s...

Jul 6, 2022

Narcisco “Nars” B. Baca Jr., age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 19, 1943 to Narciso Baca Sr. and Rachael Candelaria in Grants, NM.   He married his wife, the former Marie (Toni) Mazon, August 22, 1964 in Gallup, NM.   Nars was preceded by: his wife of 54 years, Toni Baca;...

Jul 4, 2022

Jeremiah Jon Pointsathim, age 35, passed away July 4, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.   A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.   Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188    

Jul 3, 2022

Jerid Lee Trujillo, 34, of Socorro, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Jerid was born November 23, 1987, in Socorro to Rachel Trujillo and was a life-long resident of Socorro.

He is survived by his children Jace Trujillo, Zionn Trujillo, and Xavier Trujillo; his aunt, Roberta Padilla y Trujillo; his brother, Zackary (Aubrea) Martin; his sister, Mary...

Jul 3, 2022

Anna Marie Ramirez, age 64, of Corrales, NM passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 with her daughter by her side.   She graduated from Valley High School where she was a Vikette. She loved spending time with family and friends and really enjoyed bowling, playing pool and trips to the casino. Anna Marie was a loving mother and loved helping...

Jul 2, 2022

John V. Boretsky passed away on July 2, 2022 at home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Susan Boretsky; his son, Peter Boretsky; brother in law, Travis Scott; and his brother Stephen Boretsky of Florida. He was proceeded in passing by his daughter, Sarah Jill Boretsky Wallace of Lubbock, Texas in 2020.

He worked for many years with...

Jul 2, 2022

Dolores Goethlich Carlson passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Dolores was born April 6, 1930 to parents Mr. and Mrs George Goethlich in Ashland, Wisconsin. She married Charles (Chuck) Carlson June 6, 1953. Chuck and Dee did not have children. Dee worked as an administrative assistant at Sandia Laboratories for many years. Chuck worked at Sandia...

Jun 30, 2022

Scott Eric Sorenson passed away on June 30, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 70.

Scott is survived by his daughters, Alisha Dawn Sorenson, Pamela Crystal Sorenson, and Samantha Grace Sorenson; son-in-law, Christopher James King (married to Alisha); and his beloved cat, Meemers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace Ione Brown, and Karl David...

Jun 30, 2022

Gwenlyn “Sue” Symons - Aunt Sue was born on January 31, 1932 in Swayzee, Indiana. She passed away in Albuquerque on June 30, 2022 and was extremely proud of being 90 years old! Sue moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1948 and was in the first graduating class of Highland High School. She went on to work for Mountain...