Cecilia S. Juarez
Nov 6, 2025
Cecilia S. Juarez went home to be with the Lord and to rejoin her beloved husband, Jimmy, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, after living a full life of 92 years.
Born on June 20, 1933, Cecilia was raised in Artesia, New Mexico. Following her marriage to Jimmy in 1955, she moved to Albuquerque to join Jimmy, where they shared a wonderful...
Larry Green
Nov 6, 2025
Larry Green, age 83 passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Larry was born on December 26, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed on November 6, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Larry was married to his beloved wife, Pamela Green, for 47 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter and family. He is...
Niko Tyrone Weston
Nov 3, 2025
NIKO TYRONE WESTON —
Niko passed unexpectedly from an illness on November 3rd (time of 20:29) at UNM Hospital. He was born November 12, 1994, in Albuquerque. He’s the son of Dwayne and Jerolean (John) Weston.
Niko graduated from Rio Rancho High School, Class of 2013. Following graduation, he traveled throughout the U.S. He visited many states with his grandparents and...
Marietta Mae Henderson
Nov 1, 2025
We would like to announce the loss of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marietta Mae Henderson, on Saturday, November 1,2025 at Morning Star Memory Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her family and friends. Born on April 7,1941, in Lachine, Michigan. Marietta grew up in a loving farm family in Michigan in her early years and graduated from...
Ronald Frank Hernandez
Nov 1, 2025
Ronald Frank Hernandez was born at the Hayward Hospital, 770 A street, in California on January 22, 1952. He died on November 1st, 2025, he was 73 years old and died of lung cancer. He mostly had a cheerful disposition, despite his mental and physical disabilities. His favorite topics were the Beatles, Santa Clause, Barbeque cook outs, trains and McDonalds....
Valice Dean Gaddis
Oct 31, 2025
Valice D Gaddis at 92 passed away from natural causes on October 31,2025. Valice was born August 10,1933 in Johnston City Illinois to Ethel and Joe Gaddis. He is survived by his loving wife Annie Gaddis whom he married January 12, 1957, his son Gary Gaddis wife Kellee, brother Charles wife Almeda and sister Patty husband Dennis. He also leaves...
Sherry McAnally
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...
Maria Luz Martinez
Oct 30, 2025
Maria Luz Martinez (Lucy)
June 28, 1953 – October 30, 2025
Lucy was a resident of Albuquerque and was taken away from us in Rio Rancho. She was born to Pablita and Juan Martinez in northern New Mexico. She was a most cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, mother-in-law, and friend. She started working at the age of nine and...
Irene Maria Saiz
Oct 29, 2025
Irene joyfully completed her journey on this earth. It is with honor, love and respect that we invite you to celebrate the 100-year life of our Aunt Irene.
A private service for her Buddhist community will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
A graveside service will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 am, at 4310 Sara Rd. SE...
Marilyn Johnston
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,...
Redolfo Romero
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...
George Hackler
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...
Bonnie Gail Lauer
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...
Patsy Rivera
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...
James Michael Battaglia
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;...
George Rivera, Jr.
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...
Cynthia Jane DiQuarto
Oct 24, 2025
Cynthia Jane DiQuarto, 68, was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24th. Those who preceded her in death were her parents, Gabriel and Edwina Guerrero; her beloved husband, Mark DiQuarto; and eldest daughter, Mina DiQuarto. She leaves to cherish her memories her remaining daughters, Rachele, Desirae, and Rose DiQuarto; three grandsons, Dominic, Kenneth, and...
Elaine Marie Mitchell
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...
David Allen Millner
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...
Cyrus Braxton O'Neal
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...
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