Christopher John Barela
Nov 25, 2025
Christopher J. Barela passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2025, He was born November 23, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris was a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. The son of Manuel R. Barela and Carmen C. Gutierrez.
Chris graduated from West Mesa High School, Class of 85. Following his graduation, Chris pursued his dream to build his own business, Air...
Michael Edward Brown
Nov 23, 2025
Michael E. Brown, born on February 6, 1954, in Tucumcari, NM, passed away November 23, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kathy Brown; his brother, Jerry Brown, and his wife, Shari; son, Richard Brown; daughter, Stephani Poelker; his sister, Linda Leonard; his sister, Candice Brown, and her husband, Bob Hurley, and son,...
Alejo Gabriel Vigil
Nov 22, 2025
Alejo Gabriel Vigil, 40, of Albuquerque, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. He left behind a legacy of love, resilience, and quiet strength. Born in Santa Fe, NM, on June 8, 1985, Alejo lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and deep devotion to those he cared for.
Alejo...
Fernando Gonzales
Nov 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Fernando “Joe” Gonzales
September 29, 1937 – November 22, 2025
Fernando Gonzales, lovingly known as Joe, age 88, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He was born on September 29, 1937, in Chula Vista, California, to Gorgonio and Clotilde Gonzales.
Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. On November 20, 1958,...
Lance Emory Basham
Nov 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Lance Emory Basham
Lance Emory Basham, 69, passed away at home on November 21, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on July 13, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Clarence and Janelle Basham.
Lance grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from Manzano High School in 1974. He continued his education at the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute...
Albert Thomas Gonzales
Nov 19, 2025
It is with much sorrow that we announce the death of Albert Thomas Gonzales. Albert passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 25, 1945, in Cedarvale, NM to Charlotte and Tranquilino Gonzales.
Albert, also known as “Speedy Gonzales,” was a graduate of Rio Grande HS and a proud Raven. Albert was...
Marian Fernandez Chambellan
Nov 18, 2025
Marian Fernandez Chambellan, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 18, 2025. She was a cherished sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Marian was born in Taos, New Mexico to Gustavo and Teodora Fernandez.
Marian is survived by her husband Curtis; daughters Amy (Aaron), Renee (Sean), and Cheryl (Deryk); her beloved grandchildren Hugo, Octavia, Connor,...
Jane Wagner
Nov 17, 2025
In Loving Memory
Mary Jane Wagner
Born: December 18, 1938 — Creston, Iowa Passed: November 17, 2025 — Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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Mary Jane Wagner, 87, passed away on November 17, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Mary Jane Wagner was born with grace, grit, and enduring wit. She left this life held in the same deep affection she faithfully poured into others.
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Jose E. Sierra
Nov 16, 2025
Jose E. Sierra, age 42 years old, resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Nov. 16, 2025, to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Jose worked with his dad for J&J Trucking for many years. Jose loved to play golf, bowling, and loved to draw. Jose was also a sponsor for the Special Olympics for...
Theresa Ruby Rodriguez
Nov 15, 2025
Theresa Ruby Rodriguez, born November 22, 1950, passed away Monday, November 15th, 2025 with family and friends beside her and the knowledge that Jesus was waiting to greet her. Theresa was born in Albuquerque, but spent most of her childhood in Penasco, New Mexico, moving back to Albuquerque as a young woman and spending the remainder of her life in...
Pamela Marie Johnson
Nov 15, 2025
Pamela Marie Johnson April 12, 1982 – November 15, 2025
Pamela Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, after a long battle with an aggressive MRSA infection. She was 43 years old.
Pamela was born on April 12, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She worked as a registered nurse and enjoyed helping others through...
Cheryl Ann Moskowitz
Nov 14, 2025
Cheryl Ann Moskowitz, also known by her Jewish name Sarah bat Yaakov, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 79. Born on December 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Cheryl was a vibrant soul whose life was marked by love, warmth, and an unyielding spirit.
Cheryl was the cherished daughter of the late...
Josie Alberta Santistevan
Nov 11, 2025
Josie Alberta “Tita” Santistevan, 86, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by family and held in grace.
Born on May 12, 1939, at home in Rodarte, New Mexico, Tita was the beloved daughter of Emelina Romero, who raised her to be a woman of strength, compassion, and purpose. It was Emelina who instilled in her the faith,...
Chester Earl Moeller
Nov 10, 2025
Chester Earl Moeller was born on July 14, 1944, in Grand Prairie, Tx. and went to Heaven on Nov. 10, 2025.
Chester had to grow up fast, after losing his father at the age of 11. He was raised mainly by his grandparents and uncles. He worked hard most of his life, starting at the age of 16, when he quit...
Mark Richard Leo-Russell
Nov 10, 2025
Our family is deeply saddened and shocked by the unexpected death of Mark Richard Leo-Russell; he was a mere 66 years old. Mark was born on January 31, 1959 in Amherst, New York to Louis Edward Leo and Dolores Jean (nee Cuedek) Leo. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived and greatly missed by his loving...
Leonora Spellman-Badeau
Nov 10, 2025
Lee passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her. Her kindness, love, and wonderful sense of humor will forever remain in our hearts. We will always remember the sound of her laughter with the joy it brought to our ears and her smile will forever be in our memory.
Lee was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was preceded in...
Leah Catherine Vesely
Nov 9, 2025
Leah Catherine Vesely, age 94, of Rio Rancho, NM, and formerly of Draper, SD, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, of natural causes at Rust Hospital.
Leah was born October 26, 1931, in VanWert, Ohio, to Ira and Helen (Westfall) Stemen. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio, and North Central Bible Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Leah then moved to...
Johnny Orion Cappelli
Nov 7, 2025
Johnny Orion Cappelli, 53, of Albuquerque, NM, passed unexpectedly at home on November 7th, 2025. Johnny was born in Albuquerque, NM, on April 19th, 1972, to the late Johnny Anthony Garcia and is survived by his mom, Gloria Victoria Garcia. Johnny’s career was spent in law enforcement, and Johnny recently received accolades as Investigator of the Year as a...
Aleta Rosajune Andrick
Nov 7, 2025
Aleta Rosajune Andrick, 45, of Farmington and Albuquerque, New Mexico, sadly passed away peacefully at her home on Friday November 7th, 2025. She was born in Bellevue, Nebraska, to Alice Andrick where she grew up with a deep love for family, laughter, and life’s simple joys.
She is preceded in death by her mom Alice Andrick. Aleta is survived by her...
Nancy Lee Jones
Nov 6, 2025
Nancy Lee Jones, 82 passed away unexpectedly, November 6, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by daughters Amy Schum and Holly Lovato, son-in-law Matt Lovato, sister Jo Austin, grandchildren Sabrina Schum and Noah Lovato, niece Laura Cross and nephews Scott Austin and Phillip Villella.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 52...
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