Arthur J. Ahr
Jul 7, 2025
Albuquerque native, Arthur Joseph Ahr, age 93, our loving father and family rock passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 7, 2025. Arthur was known for his intellect, polite manner, generosity, and willingness to help others with tax and legal matters. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Albuquerque, he served in the U.S. Air Force and then...
David and Cynthia Ayers
Jul 6, 2025
David and Cynthia Ayers
In loving Memory Of
David John Ayers
October 9, 1951 – July 6, 2025
&
Cynthia Jean Ayers
January 1, 1957 – November 10, 2024
Suzanne "Sue" Conklin (McGinn)
Jul 5, 2025
Suzanne “Sue” Conklin, 76, of Socorro, NM, passed away on July 5, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1949, in Auburn, New York.
Sue spent much of her life working with animals—raising calves in New York and later caring for horses on a ranch in New Mexico. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially planting flowers, and watching hummingbirds. She also loved...
James "Jimmy" Chavez
Jul 4, 2025
James “Jimmy” Chavez, age 72, entered his restful, heavenly destination on July 4th, 2025 in Socorro New Mexico.
Jimmy was born June 7th, 1953 in Socorro New Mexico . He graduated Socorro High in 1971 and attended New Mexico Highlands University. He then attended TVI where he obtained a Journeyman Electrician License.He later became a Master Electrician in 2003. Jimmy dedicated...
Helen Mahedy
Jul 1, 2025
Helen Rose Mahedy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Springfield Gardens, New York, Helen was known for her warm heart, gracious spirit, and unwavering love for her family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Mahedy, her mother, Mary J. Burns, her...
Sadie Martinez
Jun 29, 2025
Sadie L Martinez, age 64, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 24, 1960, in Embudo, Sadie was the beloved daughter of George and Clara Montoya. She graduated from Espanola High School in 1978 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in education from the College of Santa Fe and...
Gilbert Quintana
Jun 27, 2025
Gilbert Quintana, a beloved father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on September 27, 1955, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Chrisotomo and Cleotilde Quintana and was raised in Bayard, New Mexico.
After graduating from Cobre High School in 1973, Gilbert answered the call to serve his...
Leslie Wingert
Jun 27, 2025
Leslie L. Wingert was born on March 1, 1935, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Floyd Keener Wingert and Dorothy Wingert. He was a twin, with a sister named Cynthia. Later, the family moved to Oklahoma City, where Les helped his father load automotive trucks and worked in the shop, rebuilding automotive parts. In 1946, they relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a...
Warren Sullivan
Jun 27, 2025
Warren Sullivan age 98 passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Sullivan and his parents Dudley and Jessie Sullivan.
He is survived by his daughters Patty Elliot and her husband Tom Elliot, Kathleen Barbour and her husband Randy Barbour, his granddaughters Michelle Dean and Melissa Thorn, and his great grandchildren Michael Gonzales,...
Jerry Hughes
Jun 26, 2025
Jerry L. Hughes, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend passed away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 77. After he graduated from Valley High School, he joined the Army. He was a proud Viet Nam Vet and Purple Heart recipient. After his military service he was a Carpenter/General...
John (Buck) Dale Robertson
Jun 26, 2025
March 18, 1948 - June 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Buck) Dale Robertson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. John passed away on June 26, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Born in Lincoln, Illinois, John spent his youth in Mason City, Illinois, where he built...
Patricia Ruth Hatfield Green
Jun 25, 2025
Patricia was born Patricia Ruth Duffy in Mangam, Oklahoma to Patrick and Bertie Duffy. She began a career in advertising at John A. Brown department store in Oklahoma City before raising a large family. When she made Albuquerque her home in 1972, she became the founding partner in Don Hatfield Advertising handling large accounts, retail businesses and political campaigns. Later,...
Daniel Villarreal
Jun 24, 2025
OBITUARIO
Daniel Villarreal 9 de enero de 1950 – 24 de junio de 2025
Daniel Villarreal 9 de enero de 1950 – 24 de junio de 2025
Con profundo dolor, la familia Villarreal comunica el fallecimiento de Daniel Villarreal, quien partió en paz el 24 de junio de 2025 en Albuquerque, Nuevo México, a la edad de 75 años. Daniel nació el 9...
Kenneth "Stan" Gutierrez
Jun 24, 2025
Kenneth (Stan) Arthur Gutierrez, age 44, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2025, in a tragic car accident.
Kenneth was born in Woodland, California, to Les Gutierrez and Veronica Estrada.
A fiercely independent thinker and a creative spirit in constant motion, Kenneth saw the world through his unique lens—curious, bold, and unafraid to question. He walked a path shaped...
Larry Cleveland Hobbs
Jun 23, 2025
Larry Cleveland Hobbs, 85, passed away on June 23, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was the youngest of four boys born to Marvin L and Beulah Edna (Cochran) Hobbs. His parents and three brothers (Marvin Dwight, Donald Ray and Kenneth Lee Hobbs) preceded him in death. Larry was born on the family farm near Cabool, MO on May 22,...
Virginia Mae Springer
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia Mae Springer, born on August 8, 1947, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, gracefully journeyed from this life on June 20, 2025, in the serenity of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, laughter, and profound resilience that touched the hearts of many.
In the gentle embrace of her community, Virginia...
Virginia Springer
Jun 20, 2025
Virginia Mae Springer, 77, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 8, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Virginia brought joy and light to everyone who knew her. Known for her radiant smile and wonderful personality, Virginia was a source of strength and positivity. No matter what challenges...
Wanda Erlene Alexander
Jun 20, 2025
Wanda Erlene Alexander was born February 28, 1941, in Thatcher, Arizona. Wanda passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home in Bosque Farms, New Mexico where she was surrounded by her loving family and two dogs. Wanda married Phillip Nelson Alexander on October 30, 1958, in Safford, Arizona. Wanda’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren: Christopher N. Alexander,...
Suzanne Ruth Klammer
Jun 18, 2025
Suzanne Ruth Klammer of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on June 18, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Suzanne was born in Garfield, New Jersey to Ernest and Frances Samona on July 11, 1944. She graduated from Garfield High School and Patterson State Teaching College. In 1973 she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico with her family. She taught Special Education...
Marilyn R. Zanetti
Jun 18, 2025
Marilyn Zanetti, age 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, N M, from 1958-2022. Marilyn retired from the Albuquerque Public School System after 25 years culminating as Principal at Sandia High School. She was...
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