Valari Jean Smith
Sep 14, 2025
Valari Jean Smith was born on March 17, 1955, to Bobby Kent (BK) and Norma Jean Myers in Farmington, NM. Valari passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Valari is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Neva Knight and Frankie Dexter; her parents, BK and Jean Myers; her sister, Sherri Atkins; her brother-in-law, Richard...
Bryan Ledgerwood
Sep 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan Ledgerwood, who departed this life at his home in Rio Rancho at the age of 52.
Bryan was born on April 28, 1973, in Kingman, Arizona, to the late Mike Ledgerwood and Jeanne Holley. He was a devoted husband to Lucy Ledgerwood, with whom he shared 31 years of...
Major Glenn A. Yates (Ret.)
Sep 7, 2025
Major Glenn A. Yates (Ret.)
February 27, 1930 – September 7, 2025
Major Glenn A. Yates, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and retired U.S. Army officer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born on February 27, 1930, Glenn served his country with honor and distinction, earning recognition for his leadership and valor during combat. After retiring...
Sharon Kay Wilson
Sep 7, 2025
Sharon Kay Wilson, a loving wife, mother and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Wilson; sons, Troy L. Sutherland and Chad Sutherland; close friends, Phill and Nancy Ingram, Scott and Amy McNally, Jess and Shari Eckel, and Cindy Boswell, along with extended family and friends. Sharon’s ashes be placed in...
Samuel Leland Brady
Sep 5, 2025
Samuel Leland Brady passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 5, 2025 after a short, brave battle with cancer. Samuel was a vibrant, kind, and gentle child who brought light into the life of everyone he met. He loved everyone and was loved by everyone in return. He was a kidney transplant recipient and overcame many medical obstacles in...
Bryce Anthony Pizzonia
Sep 4, 2025
Bryce Anthony Pizzonia, 45, beloved son, father, brother and friend, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. Bryce left us far too soon. We will always remember his infectious laugh and his easy smile. He loved music and often shared his favorite songs with his children. They will forever miss their dad with his funny stories and antics. He was quick...
Julie Louise Gonzales
Sep 4, 2025
Julie Louise Gonzales
October 11, 1961-September 04, 2025
Julie Louise Gonzales (maiden name Beaton) was born on October 11, 1961, in San Luis Obispo, California and joined her mother Jan and grandchildren Taylor and Tamra in heaven on September 4, 2025. She was 63 years old and survived by her loving husband Ray, loving father Jerry and his wife Tammy, stepfather Ken,...
Gilbert P. Montaño
Sep 4, 2025
Gilbert P. Montaño, age 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on November 18, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the cherished son of Vicente and Annie Montaño. A proud graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1958, Gilbert embarked on a fulfilling career as a steam plant boiler operator at...
Angelo Frank Garcia
Sep 4, 2025
Angelo F. Garcia, age 53, was born on May 29, 1972, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clemente Garcia Jr. and Alice M. Torres Garcia. He passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 4, 2025.
Angelo was a proud Army veteran, husband, father, and friend. He was a giving, kind-hearted person who helped anyone in need, including—but not limited...
Steve Sumiyama Rangel
Sep 3, 2025
Deacon Steve Sumiyama Rangel, age 68, was called to eternal rest on September 3, 2025, following the sudden onset of aggressive pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully at home in the presence of his devoted family.
Steve was born on January 5, 1957, in San Antonio, TX, to Leo and Karen Rangel. He and his older brother, Lou, and younger sister, Joan,...
Henry Leonard Montoya
Sep 2, 2025
Henry Leonard Montoya of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 2, 2025. Leonard was born March 12, 1937, in Cuba, NM, to Manuel and Marguerite Montoya. Leonard enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, having a cold beer or two, telling a good story, and a love of the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a long-time member of Our...
William Kennedy Gregory
Aug 31, 2025
William Kennedy Gregory, known to most as Bill, was larger than life. At 6 foot 4 inches, he would walk into a room, and you would know he had arrived; yet he had a gentle presence that was easy and calming.
He was born on October 2, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bill was an excellent student, although he liked the...
Vicente Torres Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
With great sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announced the passing of Vicente Torres Jr. age 85, on August 31, 2025, at his home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico. He was surrounded with love and prayers from his family.
Vicente was born May 13, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Vicente and Ana-Maria Olguin Torres. He was...
David B. Heard
Aug 29, 2025
Dr. David B. Heard, Ph.D., 77, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 29, 2025.
David was born in 1948 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the second of six children. He was named after his maternal grandfather, David Egbert, and grew up in a family shaped by values of faith, resilience, and independence.
In his youth, David was deeply shaped by his years...
Nicholas D'Egidio
Aug 29, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” D'Egidio, 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 29, 2025.
Nick was born on January 15, 1960, in Newark, New Jersey, to Maria and Antonio D'Egidio.
On October 3, 1981, he married his wife, Amy, and together they built a life grounded in love, devotion, and perseverance. He is survived by Amy,...
Jill Ann Lythgoe
Aug 28, 2025
Jill Ann Lythgoe, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief illness.
Born on April 27, 1946, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Gerald F. and Marion F. McGill, Jill lived a life rooted in compassion, service, and family. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior, WI in 1964 and earned her degree...
Anthony Candelaria
Aug 28, 2025
Anthony Candelaria, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on April 29, 1955, in Albuquerque to his parents Mary R. Candelaria and Benito Candelaria.
Anthony was a proud graduate of Albuquerque High School, Class of 1973. He was a devoted member of San Ignacio Catholic Church, where he served faithfully as...
Adelaida "Ida" Montoya
Aug 27, 2025
Adelaida “Ida” Montoya, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on July 12, 1937, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Antonio and Pearl Montoya.
Ida was a proud graduate of El Rito School and dedicated over 25 years of service to the State of New Mexico, working for the Department of...
Loraine Krbez Van Patten Klapperich
Aug 26, 2025
Loraine Krbez Van Patten Klapperich peacefully left this earth on August 26, 2025 while living her hundredth year, eighty four days shy of her hundredth birthday. Lonny, as she was nicknamed by one of the many boys who was smitten with her during her teen years, was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 18, 1925 to Joseph Krbez and Ella...
Theresa Marie Weisdorfer
Aug 24, 2025
Theresa passed away at home on the morning of August 24, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 49 years old, born May 3,1976.
Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Jim Franklin; her mother, Carol (Schiavone) LaVolpa; and her son, Jeremiah Weisdorfer. She is survived by husband, Jeremy Weisdorfer; their children, Lauren Bryant (Robert...
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