Obituaries

David R. Roddy

May 31, 2024

David Reyes Roddy, age 39, was called to eternal rest on May 31, 2024. He was the beloved son of Sylvia and David Roddy, loving brother of Anthony Reyes Roddy (wife Marisa), and the proud and loving father of Damien and Aria Roddy. He attended Rio Rancho Public Schools, St Pius X High School, and Central New Mexico Community College. 

As...

Vivianita Garcia

May 31, 2024

Our dear loving mom, Vivianita Garcia, age 88, a long-time resident of Los Lunas, passed away on May 31, 2024.Vivianita was a homemaker and her greatest strengths were her faith in God and her great love for her husband and family.  Her humble and loving life will be deeply missed.She was preceded in death by:     Grandparents - Jacobo and...

Donna Burkholder

May 31, 2024

Donna Mae Burkholder, went into the arms of our lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday May 31 st 2024 after a lengthy illness.

She is preceded in death by her husband Leon "Digger" Burkholder, sister Marie Hyatt, stepdaughter Leona Burkholder and beloved grandson Johnny Burkholder.

Donna married Leon on New Years Eve in 1980 and had an instant...

Noah Soriano-Lucero

May 30, 2024

Our beloved Noah Jakob Soriano-Lucero was called to Heaven to receive his wings and halo on May 30th,2024. Baby Noah was born on May 27th,2024 in Albuquerque, NM and fought for each of the precious 3 days here on earth surrounded with love by his mommy Raylene Faith Martinez and daddy Dominiq Adan Soriano-Lucero . Baby Noah’s maternal Nana Jolene...

Frank M. Bacon

May 30, 2024

A ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech, Frank M. Bacon passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by his family.

Frank completed his PhD in electrical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1968. His degree brought him to Albuquerque to work at Sandia National Laboratories. This fortuitous move...

Richard Robert Castillo,MD

May 30, 2024

Dr. Richard Robert (Bob) Castillo, born Monday, March 11, 1929 in Belen, NM, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. In between, he had a most remarkable life, as a sibling, student, husband, surgeon, inventor, parent, grandparent, and great-grandparent. His memory, like his life, will always be a blessing.The eldest son of Mary M. Davis...

Peter Arndt

May 29, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Peter Arndt announces his unexpected passing on an Alaskan cruise, May 29, 2024, in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Peter was born April 17, 1952, in Sydney, Australia. He came to Albuquerque in 1972 on a tennis scholarship to UNM. After graduating, he began his career in the insurance business, which he continued successfully until...

Mary Lou Gallegos

May 29, 2024

Mary Lou Gallegos, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico where she lived for 11 years. 

Mary Lou was born on Thursday, October 16, 1941 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and graduated from West Las Vegas High School, later majoring in Secondary Education at New Mexico Highlands University, where she got a teaching...

Maria Rodriguez

May 29, 2024

Our beloved Maria Elvira Rodriguez went home to dance on the streets of heaven on May 29, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Puerta De Luna, New Mexico.

Above all, Maria's life was defined by sharing her great kindness, devotion to her husband, Jose Angel Rodriguez, and her family and friends, along with her great joy...

Breanna Esparza

May 29, 2024

Breanna Nicole Esparza, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunty. Passed away May 28, 2024, in Rio Rancho NM. She was born on December 31, 1994, in Rio Rancho NM, to her loving parents, Evelyn and Jesus Esparza. Breanna was the youngest of three siblings, brother, Jake Joshua Jojola, and sister Regina Carmona. Breanna attended school in Rio Rancho where she...

Aaron Joshua "AJ" Olona

May 28, 2024

Aaron Joshua "AJ" Olona, age 20, beloved Son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 28, 2024. He entered this world on August 4, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM, born to Mark and Holly Olona. He is survived by his mother Holly Olona; father Mark Olona; and brother Ryan Olona. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on...

Willie H. Garcia

May 28, 2024

 

 Willie H. Garcia, aged 84, beloved Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, went home to be with Our Lord on May 28, 2024.

 Willie was born to Leo and Jesusita Garcia on February 11, 1940 in Carnuel, New Mexico. He is survived by by his wife of 60 years; Mary (Helen) Garcia, Daughter; Georgia Garcia, Sister; Bertha Martínez and...

Sia Hanges

May 28, 2024

Sia Hanges, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 89, passed away May 28th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her daughter, Thoula H. Mallory and husband Gary, grandchildren Maria Mallory Diaz and husband Bernardo, Paul Mallory and fiancée, Kate Lee, Anna Mallory and partner, Jerid Ortiz, and her brothers, Simos Taxiarchos, and Andrew...

Dr. Evelyne White

May 28, 2024

Evelyne White age 75, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. 

She will be laid to rest alongside her husband, William E. White at Angel Fire State Veteran Cemetery, Angel Fire, NM.

Colonel William Walter Koelm (ret)

May 26, 2024

Colonel William Walter Koelm (ret) passed from this earth on May 26, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. William "Bill" was born to Walter and Opal Koelm on April 21, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois and grew up on a farm near Edgewood, Illinois with younger brother Raymond. Bill had a thirst for learning at a young age...

Daton Hill

May 26, 2024

Daton Hill - family man and friend - passed away on Sunday May 26, 2024.   Daton was a man of many talents and passions.  He loved Beverly his wife of almost 67 years, his three children, his five grandchildren, and his 13 great grandchildren.  Church was also a big part of Daton’s life; particularly singing in the choirs of...

Janice Atchley

May 26, 2024

Janice Atchley, 79 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Janice was born an only child of Bobbie Yell Nelson and Shirley Mabel Exter Nelson on March 26, 1945 in Albuquerque. Janice was adored by family and friends alike, and enjoyed always being involved in any event or gathering. Janice graduated from...

Knute Lee

May 26, 2024

Knute H. Lee Jr. passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 26, 2024 at his home that he called "Golden Pond" surrounded by the love of his family. Knute was an inspiring example of a life well-lived and remained upbeat and positive to the end. His door was always open, his generosity knew no limit, and he never met a...

James R. Hutchison

May 25, 2024

James Russell Hutchison MD, age 87, peacefully passed away to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2024. He was born on October 20,1936 in Johnstown, PA., the son of James Robinson Hutchison and Helen Pound Hutchison. He was an accomplished obstetrician/gynecologist serving patients in New Mexico for more than 50 years. Jim is survived by...

Richard Tony Sanchez

May 25, 2024

Richard Tony Sanchez 47, was called to his heavenly home May 25, 2024. Richard was born November 2, 1976 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Richard is survived by his parents Sam and Bernice Sanchez, his brother Sam Jr, wife Cynthia, his son Richard Sanchez Jr, wife Yessenia, his daughter Desiree Sanchez, son Jacob Sanchez, and granddaughters Mia...