Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Angeline (Angie) Rodriguez passed peacefully on December 9, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born on May 30, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Gennaro and Filomena DeCicco. Angie grew up in the Chicago land area where she met and married Joseph Rodriguez in 1948. They moved to Downers Grove, Illinois. In 1968, they moved to...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Houser, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Mark Hansen and wife, Jan of Woodbridge, VA, Lance Hansen of Huntsville, AL, and David Hansen of Colorado Springs, CO; step son, Steven Houser and wife, Loraine, of Rio Rancho, NM; grandkids, Leigh Marmes and husband,...

Dec 9, 2021

Steven Lynch, 62, beloved son, brother, and friend, was called to his Eternal resting place on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He entered this world on Friday, January 16, 1959, in Fort Worth, TX, born to Lonnie and Kaye Lynch. He is survived by his mother, Kaye McNeely; brother, Lonnie Lynch; brother, Miles Lynch; brother, Christopher Lynch; sister, Teresa Hickerson;...

Dec 9, 2021

Carmen B. Rutherford, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 9th, 2021. Carmen was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States after meeting her husband, Tommy. Carmen battled Lupus for many years, but she was able to persevere by living an active lifestyle. She spent many hours working in her yard...

Dec 9, 2021

Matthew Jaramillo, 63, a resident of Albuquerque, NM and born in Alamosa, CO. on October 29, 1958, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew, a great sports enthusiast, continues, we believe, to root for his beloved Broncos up in his new heavenly home. Matthew was also UNM's football and basketball's...

Dec 9, 2021

Samuel M. Torres, age 72, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at home of a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Josephine Torres; and a brother, Richard Torres. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice of 45 years; sisters, Angela and husband, Bob Vargas and Maria (Vicky) Mora; brothers, Jack (Poncho) Torres,...

Dec 9, 2021

The Reverend A. Kent Faris, retired Baptist missionary at Laguna Acoma Baptist Church and Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, and former pastor of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Albuquerque, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at the age of 94. He joins his parents, Alvin and Pearl; and his...

Dec 9, 2021

Richard "Boyd" Cummings, 87, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. Boyd was born April 20, 1934, in Heber, Utah, to Boyd Strong and Marjorie Agnes Cummings. His family on both sides were part of the original pioneering families that settled and built many of the thriving small towns that dot the picturesque Heber Valley in the heart...

Dec 8, 2021

In Loving Memory Barbara Jean Olsen, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Barbara was one of two children born to Dale and Alice Fleeger on June 9th, 1939. She grew up in Chicago, attended college, met the love of her life Stan, married him and then was proud to receive her Master's in Education. Barbara was...

Dec 8, 2021

Mary P. Sanchez Carmody, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacobo and Rose Sanchez; her former husband, James Carmody III; and her grandson, James Prescott Carmody. Mary is survived by her brothers, Romeo Sanchez Sr., David Sanchez Sr. and wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Jackie Stewart and husband,...

Dec 7, 2021

Antonio Lucero, age 94, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 7th, 2021. He preceded in death by his wife Andrea Lucero who was always at his side and his son, John who is survived by his wife Irene Lucero, He is survived by his children, Anna and husband Jose Castillanos, Yolanda and husband Orlando Trujillo, Theresa...

Dec 7, 2021

Virginia Ann Gardner was born on November 8, 1937 in Muskogee, OK to Teddy and Edith Haworth. Virginia passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021. Ann, as she was known by many of her closest friends, was a voracious reader and a wise soul. She was a dedicated worker for the rights of all people as demonstrated by her...

Dec 7, 2021

Lucy Maria Gonzales, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at age 90 on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born March 3, 1931, daughter of Eusebio and Dolores Muller. She married Claudio (Clyde) Gonzales, January 12, 1948, in Lamy, NM. Lucy was a dedicated and devoted mother. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren were her greatest pride....

Dec 6, 2021

Gail Frances (Revheim) Beck, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed peacefully and with great dignity surrounded by her family on December 6th, 2021. Gail is survived by her three sons, Shawn (Jacqui) Anchorage, AK, Martin (Victoria) Mimbres, NM and Todd (Cathy) of Albuquerque, NM.

Gail was born on August 19th, 1935, in Mobridge S. Dakota to...

Dec 6, 2021

Daniel Valverde, beloved husband, father and grandfather went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Dan is now reunited with his wife Delilia; brother Gilbert; and parents, Antonio and Eufelia, who resided in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Las Vegas, NM. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons, Clinton, Christopher and Antonio...

Dec 6, 2021

Nancy Anderson, 78, of Belen, NM, was called to her eternal resting place on December 4, 2021. She entered this world on October 6, 1943, in Rahway, NJ, born to William Schroll and Helen Schwartz. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Gary Anderson. She is survived by her son, Randy Maez, his wife Cathy and her...

Dec 6, 2021

Loretta Young Fisher, 79, entered peacefully into His rest December 6, 2021, at her home. Born July 8, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, Loretta was the only child of Evelyn L. Holmes and William L. Young. Loretta graduated from Ritenour High School in St. Louis, Missouri, with a 4.0 GPA, and later went on to further her...

Dec 6, 2021

Agatha "Aggie" Lopez passed away unexpectedly on December 6th, 2021, at the age of 74. Aggie was a lifetime resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Colonel Donald T. Lopez, Mayor of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Daughters Debra Nilsson-Cortesi and Denise Lopez-Dixson; Son-in-laws Craig Cortesi and Matt Dixson; Grandson Max Nilsson and...

Dec 5, 2021

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."    2 Timothy 4:7

Earl Eric Padilla, 71, peacefully passed into eternity to be with Jesus on December 5, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque on July 19, 1950, to the late Johnnie and Flora (Pino) Padilla. He attended Highland High School...

Dec 5, 2021

Richard John Heaphy was born in Newark N.J. on the Fourth of July 1948.   As an Army brat he traveled as an infant with his mother Margaret Sullivan Heaphy and father John J. Heaphy to Germany where his father was stationed.  Family pictures chronicle his next three years in various locations throughout Europe (being the first born on...