Obituaries

Oct 8, 2022

Venus Salazar, our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was 19. Venus was born on July 30, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM. She loved to skate, listen to awesome music, was incredibly talented with hair and makeup and loved to express herself with tattoos and piercings. Venus' beautiful smile...

Oct 7, 2022

Jerry Parks Nielsen passed unexpectedly of Covid complications, at the age of 69 while visiting New Mexico. He was there on a great and wonderful adventure with his wife of 25 years, Vicki Nielsen. He is survived by his wife, Vicki, his sister, Pamela Wilson, and many dear friends, most of whom considered him more brother than friend. In...

Oct 7, 2022

On Friday, October 7, 2022, David Lovato, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 42. David was born on September 1, 1980, in Albuquerque NM. He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Gonzales; two daughters, Sarina Lovato, and Jade Lovato; mother, Darlene Montoya; dad, David Lovato; sister, Erica and husband, Jordan Sandoval;nephews,...

Oct 7, 2022

Jerry Joseph Nieto, 88, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Tomas Nieto; mother, Dora Aragon; son, Gerald Nieto; sister, Helen Phillips; and his former wife of 27 years, Louise Nieto. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Nieto...

Oct 6, 2022

Ruth Rosa Gerber O'Gawa lived passionately. She devoted her life to caring for the environment, the underserved and unhoused, her aging friends, her patients and her family. She made things happen that few imagined possible. She was a big picture thinker and a tireless doer. Ruth died peacefully, with her family at her side, on October 6,...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary Lou Serrano Sanchez passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 88 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mary Lou was born and raised in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and she was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School. She worked at the Club Café and then at the office of the school superintendent...

Oct 6, 2022

Agnes, age 95, of Laguna Pueblo, was called home to heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was the daughter of Joseph Montoya and Ada Kie. Agnes was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 70 years, Pastor William Fragua, as well as her two beloved children, Patricia Louise Lyver and Dwayne Keith Fragua.

Agnes...

Oct 6, 2022

Dorothy A. Vasquez, age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, with all of her family present. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1959 to her parents, Alice and Tim Medina in Tucumcari, NM. At an early age, Dorothy's parents moved their family to Albuquerque, NM where Dorothy attended school eventually graduating from...

Oct 6, 2022

Henry Anthony Geissler, born July 28, 1930, was welcomed into Heaven on October 6, 2022. He was reunited with his beloved wife, Marguerite; his first daughter, Mary; and his family and friends. In his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents; his older sister, Betty Lober; and his younger sister, Lorraine Cipri.

Oct 6, 2022

Lee Roy Buchanan (51) left this world on October 6, 2022. Because of his faith in the Lord, he was ushered into Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus. He was born on February 23, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM, to Sandra and William (Bill) Buchanan. He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1989 and attended...

Oct 5, 2022

Jean Arrington Ashcraft passed into the loving arms of our savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, October 5, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. Jeannie was born in Long Beach, CA to Reid Arrington and Lucille Moody Arrington November 3, 1929. She was the first of their four children, which included Joanne, John and Tom. The family settled...

Oct 5, 2022

Mike Trodoux, age 73, a resident of Edgewood, New Mexico, since 1997, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home after a two-year battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his spouse of 28 years, Susan; children, Michelle Trodoux and Mark Trodoux of Beaverton, Oregon, Laura Hanson and husband Jason of Vancouver, Washington, Renee Thompson and...

Oct 4, 2022

Francis Thaddeus Kieltyka passed away on October 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lynne Kieltyka Reed, and by his wife of 62 years, Carole Boldish Kieltyka. He is survived by his children Barbara Kieltyka Schwallie (David), Joseph Kieltyka (Deborah), and Richard Kieltyka (Jennifer). He is also survived by grandchildren Daniel Schwallie (Amanda), Andrea Schwallie (Tyler),...

Oct 4, 2022

Emily Allen Vavra August 17,1932 - October 4, 2022 Emily Jene Allen Vavra, age 90, was born to Herbert John and Juanita Fellrath Allen on August 17, 1932, in Beaumont, Texas. Emily was the eldest of three daughters. She passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho's Supportive Care while under the compassionate care...

Oct 4, 2022

Richard Heissenbuttle, age 83, was called to the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was preceded by his beloved wife, Elizabeth; his parents Henry and Lillian Heissenbuttle; and brother, Michael. Originally from New York, he moved to New Mexico in 1971, where he met and married Elizabeth. Married for 45 years until her passing. He loved to travel...

Oct 4, 2022

Juanita R. Sanchez was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 11, 1954. She passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Juanita is survived by her sisters, Eufemia S. Dunne (Diarmuid) and Geraldine Carrillo. She is also survived by her beloved nephews, Eric Sanchez (Amanda) and Phillip Carrillo (Maggie); and her niece, Felicia Carrillo (Tom Cruz). Services will be held...

Oct 4, 2022

Ramona Gene passed away in her sleep on October 4, 2022, at the Casa de Rosa Assisted Living Center in Corales, she was 91 years old. Gene was born on July 10, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas and moved to New Mexico with her family as a young woman. She married Donald Allen Evans in 1946 and their...

Oct 4, 2022

Marcellus (Marc) Henry Clarence LaChey passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by his family in his home here in Albuquerque. He was born June 26, 1929, to Catherine and Marcellus (Chick) LaChey in Ft. Loramie, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents, Catherine, and Marcellus (Chick) LaChey; sister, Catherine Marie; and...

Oct 3, 2022

John (Jack) 1. Malpas, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at age 88. He was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on Friday, June 29, 1934, to John and Verna (Stritter) Malpas. In June of 1952, Jack graduated from Milne High School which was located in the New York City Teacher's College. He attended Clarkson College in...

Oct 3, 2022

Carolyn Burgholzer, 87, beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 3, 2022. She entered this world on December 12, 1934 in Park Ridge, NJ, born to Benedict and Eleanor Burgholzer. She is survived by her brother Ed Burgholzer; sister-in-law Diane Burgholzer; nephew Ben Burgholzer; nephew Jeff Burgholzer. A visitation will take place at...