Obituaries

Joey Ryan Thrush

Joey Ryan Thrush

Sep 19, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce that Joseph “ Joey “  Ryan Thrush, age 33, passed away on September 19, 2022.

Joey was born on May 18, 1989 to Joe and Danielle Thrush in Las Vegas, New Mexico.  After graduating from Del Norte High School in 2007, he pursued his love of football and coached at Sandia and Eldorado High School....

Ricardo Tenorio

Ricardo Tenorio

Sep 19, 2022

 

Ricardo "Mr. T, Big Bro, Ricky," Tenorio

February 19, 1930 — September 19, 2022

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.  (Proverbs 4:25-27) – Ricardo did that from beginning...

Benjamin Griego

Benjamin Griego

Sep 19, 2022

 

Benjamin Griego, 67, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus while asleep in his home on September 19, 2022. Ben loved the Lord and his family above all else in this life, and was always striving to become a better man of God, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He had a huge servant's heart and worked hard...

Carlos Richard Trujillo

Carlos Richard Trujillo

Sep 19, 2022

 

Carlos Richard Trujillo

Age 84, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born in Trementina, NM on April 3, 1938, to Carlos and Petrolina Trujillo.

 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Consuelo Trujillo.

 

Carlos is survived by son, Carlos Trujillo and his wife Alison of Albuquerque, NM. Daughter, Linda Montano and husband...

Laura Madelyn Cordova

Laura Madelyn Cordova

Sep 19, 2022

Laura Madelyn Cordova, age 70, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born February 3, 1952 in Raton, New Mexico to Bennie and Beatrice Cordova.  She was employed by First Financial Credit Union for 15 years after having retired after 20 years from Quest (Mountain Bell).  Laura enjoyed quilts, crochets, and being a charitable volunteer....

George Edward Pino

George Edward Pino

Sep 18, 2022

George Edward Pino, an exceptional individual, passed away on September 18, 2022 leaving a void in many people’s hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose C and Maria, “Nellie” Pino, his brothers Richard and Arthur Pino, his nephews Carlos and Ronald Pino, his stepson, Patrick Mullen, and his life partner, Nancy Mullen. He is survived by his...

Margaret Padilla

Margaret Padilla

Sep 17, 2022

Margaret Padilla, 79,

Accepted and reached the Lord’s hand for Eternal life on September 17, 2022.  Margaret was a Nurse’s Aide at BCMC and University Heights Hospital. She was a Foster Parent for over 30 years opening her door and heart to many children in need. Mom had served many years as Eucharistic Minister and Mayordomo at San Felipe de...

Daniel Wayne Saladin

Daniel Wayne Saladin

Sep 16, 2022

 



Daniel Wayne Saladin, beloved husband, father, grandpa/papa, and great grandpa, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, with the Love of his life by his side.  Dan was born on January 21, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Virginia Schmedake Saladin and Harold Saladin.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having honorably served from...

Joshua Isaiah Chavez

Joshua Isaiah Chavez

Sep 16, 2022

Joshua “Joshie” Isaiah Chavez passed away on September 16, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 18.

Joshua is survived by his mother, Sarah Padilla; siblings, Chantel Lopez, Dominic Chavez, Nevaeh Padilla, and Antonio Padilla; brother-in-law, Sam Lopez; nephews, Mateo Lopez and Emiliano Lopez; sister-in-law, Marriah Montano; grandpa “papa”, Damacio Padilla; grandma, Rita Padilla; aunt, AnnMarie Padilla; many cousins,...

Daniel Charles Leonhardt

Daniel Charles Leonhardt

Sep 15, 2022

 

On Thursday, September 15th, we lost our beloved Daniel — our “Dan the Man", our “Uncle D.” 

Daniel is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by so many, most especially his parents, Melinda and Larry Leonhardt, his siblings: Derick Leonhardt, Ryan Leonhardt, Chanelle Leonhardt Kirby, (David Kirby), Alex Leonhardt, (Rayna Flores), and Andrew Leonhardt along with his nieces...

William Lee Vencill

William Lee Vencill

Sep 15, 2022

 

Mr. William Lee Vencill passed away on September 15th, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 65 years old.

William is survived by his sister Ruth Elaine Cordeiro and her husband Leon of Loon Lake, Washington, his brother Thomas Robert Vencill and his wife Carol of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by four nephews and...

Carlos A. Sanchez Jr.

Carlos A. Sanchez Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Carlos (Charles) A. Sanchez, a long time Albuquerque resident peacefully passed away in his sleep on September 14, 2022. Charles was born June 9th, 1929 in Pastura, NM to his late parents Carlos and Andrea Sanchez. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp in...

Daniel James Forrest

Daniel James Forrest

Sep 13, 2022

Daniel J. Forrest Jr, born June 13th, 1940, passed away at 1:24pm on September 13th, 2022, at the age of 82 years old. Unfortunately, Daniel was a victim of being hit by dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating disease for which there is no cure as of yet. My daughter Maria and I started noticing his memory didn’t seem quite the same...

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Sep 11, 2022

 

Adam Joseph Trujillo

Age 84, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born in Sapello, NM on March 28, 1938, to Secundino and Guadalupe Trujillo.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Secundino Trujillo; mother, Guadalupe Trujillo; as well as his brother, Cristobal Trujillo.

 

Adam is survived by his wife, Pauline Valdez Trujillo of Albuquerque,...

Mary Patricia Edwards

Mary Patricia Edwards

Sep 11, 2022

Mary Patricia Edwards died on September 11, 2022 from complications caused by Alzheimer's disease. She was born in San Antonio, TX, on September 5, 1935. Her parents were Curtis and Thelma Reeves Owens. She is survived by her husband Russ, son Ronald (Karla), Bozeman, MT, daughter Linda (Mark), Los Lunas, NM, son Glenn (Myra), Albany, OR, sister, Susan Miller Havens,...

Leah Alyss Burr

Leah Alyss Burr

Sep 11, 2022

 

 

Leah Alyss Burr, age 31, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Peralta, New Mexico. She was born January 21, 1991 in San Francisco, California to Jennifer Max.  She received her High School Diploma at Rio Rancho High School before pursuing studies in animal care at Brown Mackie College. Leah worked with animals in many different capacities...

Ross L. Howard

Ross L. Howard

Sep 11, 2022

 

Ross L. Howard resident of the Village of Corrales passed away on September 11, 2022.

Ross was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, May 2, 1946. He attended Valley High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Ross owned and operated Ross Howard Surveying Company for many years.

Ross is survived by his wife...

Gene Paul Lucero

Gene Paul Lucero

Sep 9, 2022

Gene Paul Lucero

Gene Lucero, age 69, passed away September 9, 2022. He was born in Los Alamos on August 22, 1953, to Mariano and Guadalupe Lucero.

 

He was preceded in death by his father Buddy (Mariano) Lucero and his mother Pita (Guadalupe) Lucero.

 

Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Bertha Lucero, his...

Caroline Matilda Clements Rael

Caroline Matilda Clements Rael

Sep 9, 2022

 

Mrs. Caroline Matilda Clements Rael, at the age of 92, passed away on September 9th, 2022, in Corrales, New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends.

Caroline is preceded in death by her mother Effie Mae Clements, her father Leon Matthew Clements, and by her daughter-in-law Debbie Hester Rael. Caroline is survived by her husband Lionel, by her sister Winifred...

Michael Thomas Criscuolo

Michael Thomas Criscuolo

Sep 9, 2022

 

Michael Thomas Criscuolo, age 61, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was born July 16, 1961 in Niagara Falls, New York to Fredrick and Barbara Criscuolo.  He proudly served our country as an Airman in the United States Air Force for a year and 5 months.  He loved classic cars and enjoyed movies...