Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Did you know that there really is a heaven? It's a place where we are at one with God our Heavenly Father.

Beloved child of God, sister, wife, mom, grandma, Nana, and friend.  Nora (Navorcita) Tenorio, 86, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022. Nora is preceded in death by her parents, Salomon and Fedelina Garcia, her...

Jun 18, 2022

Anita De Leon Molinar passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mrs. Molinar was accomplished and successful in both her personal and professional life. She, along with her husband, Atilano (A.J.) Molinar, were the owners and operators of Molinar’s Restaurant in Carlsbad, NM, and the Wiz Ski Inn in Rio Rancho, NM. Anita was preceded...

Jun 17, 2022

Evelyn M (Murray) Dean passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. Evelyn was born to Leslie and Gladys “Sally” Murray July 16, 1932 in San Bonito Texas. Evelyn graduated Lawrence High School in Lawrence Kansas in 1951, traveled around the country for a bit before settling in Socorro, New Mexico when she took a job with Mountain States Bell Telephone...

Jun 17, 2022

Edward Medel, age 36, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.   A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM 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

Jun 17, 2022

Thomas (Tom, Tommy) E. Ferdinand, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by his family on 17 June 2022.   Tom was born in Long Island, NY on 1 Feb 1948 to Bernard and Irene Ferdinand. He moved to New Mexico in 1980.   He was a telecommunications specialist by trade,...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Chadwick A. Maxey passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Chadwick is survived by his son, Chad Maxey; son, Shane Maxey; daughter, Shawn Asher; son, Royal Maxey; son, Patrick Maxey; son, Charles Maxey; daughter, Hannah Maxey; daughter, Rachael Wilson; son, Tony Grammer Jr. and daughter in law Valerie Grammer.

Chadwick was born on Wednesday, July 6th, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Evelyn (Ward)...

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...