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Fabiola Helen Tafoya

Fabiola Helen Tafoya

Mar 21, 2024

Fabiola “Fabie” Tafoya, age 89, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born October              06, 1934, to her parents Maria Garcia and Antonio Vigil in Albuquerque, NM. 

          She is preceded in death by her Husband, Leo E. Tafoya; and her 3 sons, Richard L. Tafoya, Victor F....

Lupe Jane Sandoval

Lupe Jane Sandoval

Mar 20, 2024

ALAMO, NEW MEXICO – Lupe Jane Sandoval was born on October 20, 1946, to John and Pauline G. Padilla in the white peak area of the Alamo Navajo Reservation.  She is born to the Chish7 (Apache) clan, born into the Kinya’1an77 (Towering House) Clan.  Her maternal grandfathers are of the Ashih7 (Salt) people and her paternal grandparents are of the...

Evelyn Faye Latimer Miller

Evelyn Faye Latimer Miller

Mar 19, 2024

 

Evelyn (Faye) Latimer Miller, 86, a retired Home Health Care worker in Alburquerque, New Mexico.   Born on January 30, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Wilbur C. and Mary H. Latimer and passed away on March 19, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Faye attended elementary school at Mahoning School in Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania; Elm Street School and Madison School in...

Christie Michelle Sanders

Christie Michelle Sanders

Mar 17, 2024

Christie Michelle Sanders, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Albuquerque NewMexico. Born on July 15, 1972, to Deb and Curt Sanders, Christie was the heart of alarge, loving family the love she spread will be the cherished memories that her familyholds dear. Christie was a spiritual warrior who was an amazing artist and had manytalents.Predeceased by her husband Joe...

Joseph Raymond Montoya

Joseph Raymond Montoya

Mar 17, 2024

Joseph (Joey) was born March 7, 1952, to Ramon and Petrita Montoya in Socorro, NM. Joey was the youngest of 10 children. He was a dapper young man who frequently wore suits and ties. After graduating from Socorro High School, Joey then proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Barbey DE-1088. After serving his time in the...

Olga Katimi

Olga Katimi

Mar 16, 2024

Our family mourns the passing of Olga Katimi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who departed peacefully on March 16, 2024, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. Olga was born in Bethlehem on March 18, 1928. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Katimi. Though she leaves this world as a widow, her memory is cherished...

Phyllis L. Linam

Phyllis L. Linam

Mar 15, 2024

Phyllis L. Linam, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away at the age of 76. Phyllis enjoyed a long fulfilling career as a cosmetologist. Her ambitious nature took her back to school at the age of 58, where she went on to graduate with Honors and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in accounting....

Margie Rivera

Margie Rivera

Mar 15, 2024

In loving memory of Margie Rivera, 80, a dedicated homemaker whose primary focus was ensuring the well-being of her home and family, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Placitas, New Mexico. She was born on September 6, 1943, in Starkville, Colorado.Those who had the privilege of knowing Margie will remember her as a selfless individual who always prioritized the needs of...

Justin Christopher Hare

Justin Christopher Hare

Mar 15, 2024

Justin Christopher Hare, a beloved member of the Logan community, passed away on March 15, 2024, in Tucumcari. Throughout his life, Justin contributed significantly to society through his dedication as a volunteer firefighter and his service with the New Mexico State Police for five years. Born on January 31, 1989, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, Justin excelled in his academic...

Gladys Lillian Davis

Gladys Lillian Davis

Mar 14, 2024

Gladys Lillian Vandeveer Davis, 95, our precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, entered her eternal rest on March 14, 2024. Gladys was born on January 15, 1929, in Melrose Park, IL to Lillian A. Wunnecke Vandeveer and Glade J. Vandeveer. She married the one true love of her life, Loren “Gene” Davis, a WWII US Navy Veteran, on March...

Mary Razo Moreno

Mary Razo Moreno

Mar 14, 2024

In the tender embrace of reminiscence and sorrow, we bid farewell to Mary Razo Moreno, a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence. Mary departed from us on March 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, leaving behind a legacy that will forever linger in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have her. Born on April 06, 1930, in...

Charlie Frank Hern

Charlie Frank Hern

Mar 14, 2024

On March 14, 2024, Charlie F. Hern, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 85 years old. He was born in a little town in northern New Mexico called Buena Vista, to parents Augustine “Gus” Hern and Bertha Torres Hern on August 8, 1938. Charlie is survived by his wife Susan Hern who he was married to...

Elise Joy Bowman

Elise Joy Bowman

Mar 14, 2024

Elise Joy Bowman, aged 35, was called to her eternal rest on March 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Shiprock, NM, on August 27, 1988, Elise walked through life with humility, gratitude, and an abiding respect for all creation.

 

Her life was a living testament to the virtues she embodied—joy, peace, generosity, and courage. Elise lived thriftily, not merely in...

Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda

Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda

Mar 12, 2024

Geraldine (Gerry) Catherine Voda, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Syracuse, New York to the late Donald Cornelius Pauls and Harriet Genevieve Sitnik Pauls. Gerry married the love of her life, Rudolph Stephen Voda on May 26, 1956, in Syracuse.   She graduated from...

Alan Samuel Bowman

Alan Samuel Bowman

Mar 12, 2024

In loving memory of Alan Samuel "Sam" Bowman, who was called to eternal rest on March 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Born under God's grace on June 21, 1961, in Las Cruces, NM, Sam walked a path marked by humility, gratitude, and an unwavering respect for all of God's creation.

 

Sam was known for his hardworking nature, bravery, generosity,...

Marcella Burton

Marcella Burton

Mar 11, 2024

In the early morning hours of March 11, 2024, Marcella Spracklin Burton, 83, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was called back to her heavenly home peacefully in her sleep, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Angels carried Marcella, youngest of nine children, into the arms of her parents, brothers, Theador Heib, Warren Long, twins, Mike and Pat Long...

Melvin Jay Schwartz

Melvin Jay Schwartz

Mar 11, 2024

Melvin J. Schwartz (Mel), age 97, passed away March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born November 16, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA.He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Bram.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula Schwartz; children: Arthur Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz, Frederic Schwartz, Adam Bram, and Alix Amar; seven grandchildren: Zachary, Nathaniel, Naomi, Reed,...

Thomas Brady Ponder

Thomas Brady Ponder

Mar 9, 2024

With sorrow we announce that Thomas Brady Ponder died peacefully, at home, on March 9, 2024.Tom was born in Canton, Georgia, on March 26, 1936. He graduated from North Georgia College in 1958 and earned a Master’s of Science in nuclear physics at Clemson University in 1960. Following on the heels of that graduation Tom served in the Army both...

Mary Theresa Saiz

Mary Theresa Saiz

Mar 9, 2024

Mary Theresa Saiz, 81, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2024, peacefully in her home in Albuquerque. She was born on October 11, 1942, to her late parents, Jose and Josephine Piro.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jose I. Saiz, sister Stella Silva, and grandson, Jesse I Chavez. 

 

Mary was a loving and peaceful soul who...

Richard Donald Ogden

Richard Donald Ogden

Mar 9, 2024

Richard Ogden, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 surrounded by family.   He loved the Lord and was saved at a young age. He was originally from Rhinebeck, New York, and moved to Rio Rancho in August of 1982.  Much of his life was spent being a foster parent of...

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