Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

Sharon McAnally

  Sherry was born in Denver, CO, in August of 1942 to William and Maxine Williams. She spent many years in Trinidad, CO, where her dad worked at the First National Bank and her mom worked at Trinidad Junior College as a secretary. Her dad received a promotion her senior year of high school to work in Albuquerque. She...

Oct 27, 2025

Marilyn Johnston, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on October 27, 2025.

  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman Johnston. Marilyn is survived by her daughters Christine, Cynthia, Casandra, Clarissa, and Carla; her grandchildren Stacy, Heather, Joeziah, Caralyn, Cheyla, Desiree, Sarah, and Jessica; and her great-grandchildren Ashly, Emma, Katelin, Caden,...

Oct 26, 2025

Redolfo (Rudy/Goody) Romero, proud Army veteran and rancher, beloved husband, adored father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed from this world through the gates of heaven on October 26th 2025 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones.

Rudy was born August 1st, 1945 in Ojo de Padre, New Mexico. He was a hardworking and devoted family...

Oct 25, 2025

George Conley Hackler of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home with his family, leaving behind a legacy of service, accomplishment, and devotion to loved ones.  Born to Lloyd and Norma Jean Conley Hackler, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 18 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas. His distinguished career included work as...

Oct 25, 2025

Bonnie Gail Lauer

October 10, 1960 – October 25, 2025

  Bonnie Gail Lauer, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on October 10, 1960, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Robert Alexander Gray and Violet Glenny Gray.

  Bonnie grew up in Stow, Massachusetts, and attended Nashoba Regional High School before earning her certificate...

Oct 25, 2025

Patsy Rivera 

November 16, 1946 – October 25, 2025

  Patsy Rivera, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Lila Shofner and Lyle Hampton.

  Patsy attended Eastern Junior High and worked as a nurse aide at Brownsboro Hills Nursing Home and as a monitor tech at...

Oct 24, 2025

James (Jim) M. Battaglia

  Jim Battaglia, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Corrales, NM, on October 24, 2025. He was born November 16, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, to Anthony Battaglia and Mary Acuri Battaglia. Jim is survived by Robert Vargas, his spouse of 51 years; his sister, Joan Schweikart, and brother-in-law, George Schweikart; his sons, Dwayne and Marlon Battaglia;...

Oct 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of George Rivera Jr., with family and friends by his side, on October 24, 2025 at the age of 75.

George was born March 9, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to George Sr. and Angelina Rivera. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. George will be greatly...

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 23, 2025

Elaine M. Espinoza Mitchell

1/25/1947 ~ 10/23/2025

A wife, mother, sister, warrior, Viet Nam Veteran and friend was called home to glory to accept her reward for a job well done. She tirelessly worked to make life better for disabled American Veterans and their families.

Elaine M. Espinoza Mitchell was born and raised in Cimarron, New Mexico to Casey and Madelina Espinoza. She...

Oct 22, 2025

Chief David Allen Millner, U.S. Navy (Ret.)February 11, 1947 – October 22, 2025

Chief David Allen Millner, U.S. Navy (Ret.), passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, with his beloved wife, Mary Louise, by his side. He was 78 years old.

David was a respected Navy Chief, a decorated veteran, and deeply proud of his naval service.

Born on February 11, 1947, in...

Oct 21, 2025

 Cyrus O’Neal, a Rio Rancho resident, passed away in his sleep on October 21, 2025 at the age of 30.

He was born on January 20, 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Andreanna Palya and Clifford O’Neal.

In 2021 he welcomed Desdemona, his beautiful baby girl. He was devoted to her well-being helping her to become a thriving happy child.

Cyrus had a...

Oct 21, 2025

  Hope “Hopie” Domitilia Romero, age 80, passed away October 21, 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born August 9, 1945 in Aztec, NM to Zolio and Agapita DeHerrera.

She was married to Raymond Romero for 17 years.

She was preceded in death by sister, Flora Youell and brother, Larry DeHerrera.

  Hope is survived by her children: daughter, Carla Joy Dominguez of...

Oct 20, 2025

We would like to announce the loss of a beloved mother and friend Miss Kathy Irene Davis, of Albuquerque, on Monday October 20,2025 peacefully surrounded by her son and friends. Kathy was originally from Gavillan NM but relocated to Albuquerque to finish her master's degree and start her a career in teaching. We will celebrate her life on Sunday, November...

Oct 15, 2025

Josephine Petrik, age 87, of Torreon, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved husband.

Born on April 22, 1938, in Torreon, New Mexico, Josephine lived a life rooted in faith, service, and compassion. In her early years, she dedicated herself to a spiritual calling and served as a nun for six years, touching many lives...

Oct 15, 2025

  Wilhelmina (“Mina”) Williams Galliego-Paupaw reached the end of her fully lived and vibrant earthly life on October 15, 2025, at the age of 92 while surrounded by family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

  Mina, also known lovingly as “Nanny,” was born on February 1, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to Percy Galliego and Ruth Daniels. She graduated from Prospect Heights...

Oct 14, 2025

Carol Erickson was born 88 years ago in Ironwood Michigan, the second child of Christopher and Ethel Hocking. Carol Erickson’s adult life began when she was married to David Erickson 69 years ago. Carol Erickson was a devoted, kind and loving mother to two wonderful children (Lynn Erickson Danjumbo and Lori Hendricks). Carol Erickson was a caring and loyal wife,...

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Miriam (Gio) Elizabeth Szuch (née Thompkins)

  Miriam Elizabeth Szuch, born July 16, 1937, in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on October 14, 2025, peacefully at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, surrounded by family after receiving Last Rites.

  Miriam lived a life guided by faith, love, and devotion to her family. Her deep connection to her Catholic faith...

Oct 11, 2025

  Victor F. De Oreo, age 70, passed away on October 11, 2025, from illness. Victor was born on May 5, 1955, to Antonio and Bonnie (Mills) De Oreo in Cleveland, Ohio. As a young boy, his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he grew up. Later in life, when his mom remarried, she had two daughters, Cheryl and...