Amy Nichole Tixier
Dec 27, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Amy Nichole Tixier.Amy was an amazing wife, an incredible mother, a dedicated educator, a brilliant medical professional, and a proud veteran (Go Army, Beat Navy).If your child was born premature, you prayed Amy was bedside to keep them breathing. If you were her student, you prayed she didn’t throw a marker at...
Alice J. Duquet
Dec 27, 2025
In the words of our mom, “I was born in Magdalena, rolled down the hill to Socorro and lived here ever since.” Alice Caldwell Duquet (nee Alice Josephine Harriet) of Socorro, New Mexico was born in Magdalena, NM on August 19, 1934, and died in Socorro, NM on December 27, 2025 at age 91. She resided in Socorro County her...
Michael Lorenzo Ayala
Dec 27, 2025
Michael L. Ayala passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose kindness, loyalty, and steady presence left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Michael was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, Class of 1969. He dedicated many years of service to the State Highway Department before retiring. In his...
Rose Marie Brown
Dec 27, 2025
Rose Marie Brown
Rose left her earthly body to be with her Lord Jesus on December 27th, 2025. She was born on September 11th, 1936, in Los Angeles.
Rose is survived by her son, Dave Brown, and daughter-in-law, Maude Huffmire, of Rio Rancho; stepson Richard Brown (Pam) of Enumclaw, WA; stepson Randy Brown (Grady) of Bellingham, WA; stepdaughter Shelley Bezona (Randy) of...
Lucy F. Sedillo
Dec 26, 2025
Lucy F. Sedillo, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and a devoted woman of faith, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born on May 27, 1954, to Edward and Carmen Atencio, Lucy was a cornerstone of her family and a light to those who knew her. A devout Christian, Lucy found her greatest strength and peace...
James Preston Bushman
Dec 22, 2025
James Preston Bushman, 78, died December 22, 2025. He is survived by his wife Maxine, daughter Jenise Aminoff (Alex), granddaughter Annelise Aminoff + Noelle Aminoff, son James Vincent Bushman, daughter Dr. Karissa Bushman (Cassie Leonard).
Jim was a wonderful loving husband, father grandfather, uncle, friend. He was an artist, avid fisherman, + chess player. he will be greatly missed by all....
Carlos P. Garcia
Dec 21, 2025
Carlos P. Garcia passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. Carlos was born in Magdalena, New Mexico on October 2, 1940. to Manuela Villalobos and Teofilo Garcia. He is proceeded in death by his wife Manuela Garcia, his parents, his sisters Alvita Chavez, Molly Talamante, his brother Teofilo Garcia Jr. Carlos was a loving husband, father,...
Edward Francis Gartner
Dec 21, 2025
Edward Francis Gartner, 76, beloved husband and father, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by the love of his wife and daughter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ernest Henry Gartner and Alice Anna Berndt.
Ed served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, deploying to Vietnam...
Travis Dean Engelage
Dec 19, 2025
Travis Dean Engelage passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Patrick Engelage; his brother, Jeff Engelage; and his parents, Warren and Katherine Engelage, who no doubt welcomed him with open arms and loving hearts. Travis is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 56 years, Debbie Engelage; his daughter,...
Richard Pederson
Dec 18, 2025
It is with sadness and love that his family shares the passing of Richard (Dick) Pederson of Corrales, NM on December 18, 2025 at the age of 88 years. He was in home hospice care and died with dignity with wife, Helen and daughter, June by his side.
Dick was born in Pennsylvania on March 9, 1937. Six weeks later, he...
Jason Stephen Lovato
Dec 17, 2025
Jason “Jay” Stephen Lovato passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 22, 1976, Jason was a kindhearted individual known for livening up any room, event, setting with his clever humor, generosity and smile.
Jay is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Lovato and Aunt Janette Perez. He is survived by his...
Patsy Q. Baca
Dec 14, 2025
Patsy Q. Baca was born on March 13, 1948, in Grants, New Mexico to Josè & Estolia Quiñonez. She has 5 sisters (Louisa, Sara, Dolores, Mildred and JoAnn) and 4 brothers (Luciano, Joseph, Richard, and Cecilio Quinonez). She passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband Johnny E. Baca of 62 years,...
Cathryne Marie Fornsel
Dec 14, 2025
Cathryne Marie Fornsel (also known throughout her life as Cathy Charlson and Cathy Jordan) September 16, 1955 – December 14, 2025
Cathryne Marie Fornsel, beloved wife, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on September 16, 1955, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Alexander Leigh Jordan and Mary...
Ray E. Wilcox
Dec 9, 2025
Ray E. “Bud” Wilcox, age 71, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Corrales, New Mexico. He was born on June 28, 1954, in Wellsville, New York, to Ray R. Wilcox and Shirlee Wigent Wilcox.
Bud attended Canandaigua High School during the 1970–1971 school year in New York and later graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1972....
Doreen Michelle Hayden
Dec 8, 2025
Doreen Michelle Hayden, age 54, was called home on December 8th, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished friend to many, Michelle lived a life rooted in compassion, strength, and genuine warmth. Michelle was a dedicated teacher who poured her heart into her students. Her classroom was more than a place...
Jack Louis Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Jack L. Smith, 81, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1944, in Syracuse, New York, to Arthur and Margaret Smith.
Jack grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1962. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Lowell Technological Institute in 1966...
Daphine Nell Napoleone
Dec 8, 2025
Daphine Nell Napoleone, age 85, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 13, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Cecil and Ruth Lewis.
Daphine received her GED and later married the love of her life, Rudy Napoleone, on August 27, 1955, in Albuquerque. They shared 70 wonderful years together.
She was preceded in death...
Maria J Chavez
Dec 8, 2025
Maria J. Chavez, 86, passed away on December 8, 2025 in Corrales, New Mexico. She was born in Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Covarrubias and Elisa Muñoz.
Maria married Antonio Chavez, on January 2, 1960. Together they built a beautiful family grounded in love, faith, and hard work.She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Covarrubias; mother, Elisa Muñoz; sister Ema...
JoBeth Fralix
Dec 7, 2025
JoBeth Fralix, age 88, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born on July 10, 1937, in Albuquerque N.M., to Joseph and Leota Van Damme.
JoBeth grew up and graduated from Regina Coeli High School in Albuquerque, worked as a telephone operator and later married the love of her life,...
Margaret B. Romero
Dec 7, 2025
Romero - Margaret (Margie), 95 years young, lifelong residence of New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Margaret is survived by her loving children, Art (TD), Ernie and wife, Cindy, Debbie and husband, Ricky and Yvette Aragon; 11 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren; loving brother, Eddie Baca, and wife,...
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