John Louis Velasco
Oct 22, 2026
John Louis Velasco, 69, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and is deeply missed. He was born on September 28, 1957 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Rudolph (“Rudy”) and Callie (Maass) Velasco, the fifth...
Philip Arthur Boese
Oct 18, 2026
Philip Arthur Boese, 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather, son and brother, teacher, and man of faith, passed away suddenly but peacefully on October 18, 2026, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Born in Whittier, California, in 1953, Philip grew up in Southern California. He graduated as Co-Valedictorian from Edison High School in Huntington Beach in 1971. Philip went on...
Alma Lenz
Oct 18, 2026
Alma Lenz, age 97, passed away on October 18, 2026, at the Beehive Home of Edgewood in Edgewood, New Mexico.
Born on December 24, 1928, in Moosup, Connecticut, Alma was the daughter of Charles Grenier and Mary (Dorflilnger) Grenier. At an early age, she left school to help support her family by working as a weaver in a textile mill in...
Kenneth Raymond Winn
Oct 18, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Winn, 93, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2026, in Rio Rancho.
Ken was born on July 7, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, to Guy Arthur Winn and Irma Agnes Winn. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant, before beginning a 35-year career as a technician at Los...
Lynette M. Martinez
Oct 15, 2026
Lynette M. Martinez, age 60, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on October 18, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, to Elbert D. Martinez and Eva (Rodriguez) Martinez.
Lynette attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California. She worked many jobs throughout her life, with her most recent work being in hospitality at Hyatt...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Mahoney
Oct 15, 2026
Elizabeth “Betsy” Mahoney, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in La Jolla, California, Betsy was the daughter of the late Robert Gordon and Joan Worrall. She spent her life dedicated to helping others as a passionate health professional. Outside of her career, she was immensely creative and a long-time member...
Mark Grabowski
Oct 14, 2026
The Family of Mark Walter Grabowski is saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday October 14, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Services will be held at the Daniels Family Funeral Home- Carlisle Chapel on Tuesday October 20, 2026, beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Priscilla Bustamante Jeremiah
Oct 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Priscilla B Jeremiah
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mom Priscilla B. Jeremiah, age 86, who departed this life and is now in the arms of Jesus. Her passing leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled, but her life was filled with love, laughter, faith, family, and countless memories that will...
Timothy Kominiak
Oct 12, 2026
Timothy S. KominiakDecember 29, 1964 – October 12, 2026
Tim Kominiak, 61, went to be with his dad, his “Big Guy,” on October 12, 2026. He’s probably already singing with Elvis. Whether Elvis was ready for a duet is another question.
Born in Patterson, New Jersey, and raised in Corrales, Tim loved music, a good party, and being unapologetically himself. Known as...
Beverly Ray Harrelson
Oct 11, 2026
Beverly Ray Harrelson, age 92, went home to be with her Lord on October 11, 2026. Born on March 21, 1934, in Somerset, New York, Beverly lived a life filled with faith, creativity, and love for her family. In 1961, she made Albuquerque, New Mexico, her home, where she built lasting friendships and created treasured memories.
Beverly was preceded in death...
Myra A. Blottner
Oct 8, 2026
Myra A. Blottner, age 90, was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 31, 1935, and passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. Myra attended the original Albuquerque High School and then attended University of New Mexico where she received her BA and master’s degrees in teaching. She married Dr. Fredrick G. Blottner in 1957 and to their union they were...
Piedad Erives de Mendez
Oct 6, 2026
Piedad Erives de Mendez 1935–2026
Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Piedad Erives de Mendez, quien falleció en paz en su hogar en Rio Rancho, Nuevo México, el 6 de octubre de 2026, a la edad de 91 años.
Piedad nació el 30 de marzo de 1935 en la ciudad de Madera, Chihuahua, México. Fue hija de Emiliano Erives y Maria...
Antonio Jaramillo
Oct 5, 2026
Antonio Jaramillo, 78, of Socorro, NM, passed away on October 5, 2026, in his hometown surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Socorro on October 23, 1947. Antonio proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. Following his military service, he dedicated 20 years of hard work as a heavy equipment operator and truck...
Gene Henry Haertling
Oct 5, 2026
Gene Haertling died on October 5, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. A funeral service for Gene will take place at Grace Lutheran Church on October 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. He will be buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve, MO.
Gene was born March 15, 1932 in Old Appleton, MO to Herbert and Dorothy Haertling. He was baptized into the...
Richard Lee Walker
Oct 3, 2026
Richard Lee Walker passed away on October 3, 2026, in Annandale, Virginia. Born on August 20, 1937, in Cadillac, Michigan, Richard lived a distinguished life marked by intellectual curiosity, dedicated service to his country, professional achievement, and deep devotion to his family.
Richard earned his Ph.D. in Applied Science from the University of California, Davis/Livermore, in June 1970. He went on...
Charlie Unale
Oct 3, 2026
Charlie our beloved brother, uncle and brother-in-law passed away on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at the age of 63 into the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
He was a lifelong resident of Placitas New Mexico. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union 1319 for 41 years; he had a love of cars and cherished his 1972...
Benedict Baca
Oct 3, 2026
Benedict (Ben) Baca of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, died on Oct. 3, 2026.
Ben was born on December 18, 1958, in Albuquerque to John and Odelia Baca.
Ben was a graduate of Albuquerque High and more recently retired from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as the grounds and maintenance man. He loved going on walks and bike rides around Old Town,...
Nick
Oct 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas “Nick” Arthur Baca, who left us on October 3, 2026. Nick was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Nick was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on February 9, 1990 to Annabell Gilliam (Rodney) and Arthur Baca (Farah French).
He was preceded in death by...
Arville Birchfield
Oct 1, 2026
Arville Birchfield, 96, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, in Rio Rancho. He was born on November 13, 1929, in Pinsonfork, Kentucky, to William McKinley and Lena Birchfield.
Arville married the love of his life, Betty Ruth (Paynter) Birchfield, on May 22, 1953, in Williamson, West Virginia. They shared 68 years of marriage before her...
Louise Emma Amador
Oct 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Louise E. Amador
Louise E. Amador, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully went home to Heaven on October 1, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will carry her in their hearts forever. Louise shared 57 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Rudy Amador Sr. Together,...
