Obituaries

Oralia Ventura Hurtado Bonney

Oralia Ventura Hurtado Bonney

Jun 25, 2024

In loving memory of Oralia Ventura Hurtado Bonney, a cherished soul whose presence illuminated the lives of many. Oralia, of Pena Blanca, born on July 13, 1949, was called to her eternal rest on June 25, 2024, in Rio Rancho. She was a woman of remarkable achievements and unwavering faith.

Oralia graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1969. Oralia also graduated...

David Jerome Keith

David Jerome Keith

Jun 10, 2024

David J. Keith, aged 77, is survived by his loving wife Mary Alicia Keith of Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Please join us in celebrating the life of Mr. David J. Keith.

Leo R Casaus

Leo R Casaus

May 29, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Leo R. Casaus on May 29th, 2024 from complications following open heart surgery.Leo was born July 6th, 1939 in Jemez Springs, New Mexico to Alfredo and Rosa Casaus. He leaves 3 sons in the San Francisco Bay area. Jesse, Christopher, and Patrick, brothers Lorenzo and Carmen Casaus, Joe...

Jocelyn Joy Harvey

Jocelyn Joy Harvey

May 23, 2024

Jocelyn Joy Harvey was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised by her Mother Annalee Harvey in Albuquerque’s North Valley and was a graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1969.  On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Jocelyn was called home to join our Eternal Father in Heaven. Jocelyn was a beloved Gramma, MeMaw, Mother, Mother-in-Law, Sister, Auntie, friend, confidant and...

Augustine C Quintana

Augustine C Quintana

May 19, 2024

Augustine C. Quintana, age 88, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

 Augustine (Gus) was born on August 28, 1935, in Hurley, NM, to Lugarda Chavez and Basileo Quintana. He met his wife, Argelia, in Albuquerque, where they married, lived, and raised their...

Agnes McDonnell- Martinez

Agnes McDonnell- Martinez

May 19, 2024

  Agnes McDonnell- Martinez passed away peacefully at home with her children by her bedside, at the age of 92 on May 19, 2024.She is the daughter of Felipe and Candelaria Martinez. Agnes met John while John was stationed in Los Alamos. They were married for 59 wonderful years. They traveled and always enjoyed spending time with their children.  Agnes is...

Dagny U Billingham

Dagny U Billingham

May 19, 2024

Dagny U. Billingham age 100, born 03/11/1924 died of ovarian cancer on 05/19/2024. She was preceded in death by her husband USAF Major Albert J. Billingham who died in 2009, along with their youngest daughter Leslie McCleary, and grandson Jon Hon.Dagny U. Billingham is survived by her two oldest children Elsa Billingham of Albuquerque, NM, and son James B. Billingham,...

Marino Ramon Gauna

Marino Ramon Gauna

May 15, 2024

Marino "Reno" Gauna, 75, passed away on May 15, 2024 at home with his family.He was born on October 23, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo N.M.He graduated from Bernalillo High School with Honors in advance band. Upon graduation he was already a member of the band Tommy G and The Charms. A number of years later Reno...

Joy Herring

Joy Herring

May 12, 2024

Joy Herring passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, with her loved ones by her side.  She was 91 years old.  She was born in Ralls, Texas, on September 21, 1932, to John and Lena Tarleton.  She was married on September 24, 1948, to Odell Herring in Ralls.  They ran Furniture Land, a...

Reno R Aragon

Reno R Aragon

May 11, 2024

Surrounded with an abundance of love, Reno R. Aragon, age 55, passed as a result of cancer, in his peaceful residence of Corrales, on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  Reno was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 16, 1969, to parents Enrique and Genova Aragon. Reno is survived by his mother Genova, girlfriend Rachel, brother Anthony and sisters Christina and Reina;...

Eva Castillo

Eva Castillo

May 1, 2024

Our beloved mother Eva Mae Castillo was of the Tódích'íi'nii clan (The Bitterwater People) and born for the Hashtł'ishnii clan (The Mud People) her maternal grandparents were of the Ta'neeszahnii clan (The Tangle People) and her paternal grandparents were of the Naasht'ézhí clan (The Zuni People). She was from Torreon, New Mexico and resided in Tinian, New Mexico with her...

Rickee Mace

Rickee Mace

Apr 26, 2024

Rickee Mace, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2024, at 54. Born on October 5, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rickee's kind heart and generous spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann Mace; his siblings, Tresa, Victor, and Willie; his Uncle Jerry;...

Ernie (Papa) Montoya

Ernie (Papa) Montoya

Apr 26, 2024

Ernie “Papa” Montoya 70, a resident of Bernalillo passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Liberato and Victoriana Montoya, father Ernesto “Tata” Montoya, mother Mary Romero Madore, stepfather Ervin Madore, father in-law Eliseo Saavedra, brother in-law Gerald Saavedra. Mr. Montoya was a well-respected community member in the Town of Bernalillo and the Rio...

Kathleen Baca-Sanchez

Kathleen Baca-Sanchez

Apr 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Beloved sister, Kathleen Baca Sanchez, who passed away on April 21st at the age of 76, at home, surrounded by her family.  

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Ismael and Bessie Sanchez  her sister Gloria Marie Chavez, and her two nephews, Rogelio and Danois Calderon .

She's...

Marco Christopher Harrison Trujillo

Marco Christopher Harrison Trujillo

Apr 14, 2024

The world became a brighter place on January 8, 1999 when Marco Christopher Harrison Trujillo was born in Albuquerque, NM. Marco grew up in the North Valley where he played baseball and football. Marco graduated from Valley High School in the class of 2017 and continued his education at NMSU Las Cruces, NM. Marco was proud to be an Aggie...

Delilah Dinah Chavez

Delilah Dinah Chavez

Apr 14, 2024

Delilah Dinah Chavez, who graced the world with the kindness, love, and light that she brought to everyone around her, her journey ended with us on this earth on April 14th, 2024. She was born on June 4th, 2004, in Albuquerque, NM, the place where her journey both began and peacefully ended.Delilah's presence in the lives of those who knew...

Jacob Juan Archibeque

Jacob Juan Archibeque

Mar 25, 2024

Our beloved angel Jacob was called home to be with our Lord after a long, fruitful and prosperous life on this Earth. Jacob was perhaps most notably known in his community for being a member of the Las Huertas Land Grant, operating and eventually owning the Standard Oil Company/Chevron fuel distribution plant in Bernalillo until its closure as well as...

Joseph Gene Vigil

Joseph Gene Vigil

Mar 15, 2024

Joseph Gene Vigil (Geno) February 1, 1956-March 15, 2024

Gene J Vigil, 68, of Guadalupita NM, loving Husband, Father, and Grandpa passed away in Albuquerque of Natural Causes on March 15, 2024. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Taos NM on February 1, 1956, to Alfonso and Frances Vigil, and lived in Rainsville NM with...

Cecilia Grano

Cecilia Grano

Mar 14, 2024

Cecilia “Celia” Grano was a caring daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world on March 14, 2024 in Rio Rancho at the age of 71.  She was born to Petra and Franciso Grano on April 27. 1951 in Gallup, New Mexico.  She was a resident of Rio Rancho and graduated from Gallup High School in 1970.  

Celia is...

Mary Ann Garcia

Mary Ann Garcia

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Ann Garcia passed away on March 11, 2024. She was born August 15, 1934 in Santa Fe, NM.  Mary Ann was the youngest child of Onofre and Guadalupe V. Ortiz’s 17 children.  She was raised in Santa Fe and moved to Espanola, NM after her and Gilbert W. Garcia were married in 1964.  They raised their three daughters there,...