Obituaries

Lawrence Bandoni

Mar 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bandoni, who left us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, June 11th, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM.

Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, survived by Linda Bandoni, spouse of 55 years; children, Keith Bandoni, Lenae MacPhail, husband, Kevin, and...

Karen Ann Sargent

Mar 8, 2025

Karen Ann Sargent, 88 years old, was born on November 14, 1936 in Waterville, Kansas, six years after her sister Pat. She spent her formative years in Waterville, Kansas where her father owned and ran a small business and her mother worked for a dentist.

Karen was a very social person and told stories of how she would often be scolded...

Mary Naranjo

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo

With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo, who peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Mary dedicated much of her time to supporting her community, serving in various...

Jean Kirkpatrick

Mar 8, 2025

Jean Kirkpatrick, beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8th. Jean was born in Lubbock, Texas November 16th, 1941 to J.C. and Elsie Haley, being the youngest of their three daughters. Jean moved to Albuquerque with her family as a child where she resided until her death. She graduated from Sandia High School and later went...

Henry Guenther

Mar 7, 2025

Henry Guenther, aged 74, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on March 7th, 2025 at his home in Albuquerque, NM.

Henry was born on May 3rd, 1950 in Nashville, TN to Paul and Henrietta Guenther. A graduate of Alton Senior High, class of 1968, Henry went on to study English at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. There, he met his future...

Thomas Crawley

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Thomas V. Crawley passed suddenly on March 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, son, stepfather, grandfather and a cherished friend to MANY. He was a treasured only son to his mother Ann. He was loved deeply by his wife Consuelo, his step children Ashley, Jaymee and Michael. He was adored by...

Arnold Leidy

Mar 7, 2025

Arnold Grant Leidy, age 84, of Edgewood, NM, passed away on March 7, 2025, due to severe sepsis and other complications following influenza illness.

Arnold is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Lana Leidy, and children Ross Leidy and wife Renee Leidy, Scott Leidy and wife Daniela Leidy, Jennifer Sanchez and husband Steve Sanchez, Jessica Norman and husband Joshua...

José Manuel Rios Rivera

Mar 7, 2025

Surrounded by his loving family, José Manuel Rios Rivera passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 89.

José Manuel’s life was a testament to honor, dedication, and unwavering love.

He served his country honorably in the armed forces, gaining a different perspective on life and learning the values of discipline, resilience, and compassion.

After his military...

Delmira Botello

Mar 7, 2025

Delmira Botello was born in La Joya, NM on 29 November 1935 to Miguel and Emma Griego. She lived in Socoro, NM and after graduating from high school she attended Latin American Bible Institute in El Paso, TX. Upon graduation from LABI, she was wed to Johnnie Botello in Albuquerque, NM. Together they heeded the calling of the Ministry of...

Leslee Corin Howse

Mar 7, 2025

Leslee Corin Howse, 37, the beloved daughter of Ben and Laura Howse of Laurel Mississippi, passed away on March 7, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Leslee loved singing, ballroom dancing (especially Tango), and playing the piano. She also enjoyed working with preschoolers at her church and visiting with the elderly.

Leslee received a music scholarship with an emphasis in opera from William...

Judy Babel

Mar 7, 2025

Judy Louise Babel, a woman of extraordinary strength and unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on the morning of March 7th, 2025, at the age of 75. Her life, a testament to resilience and compassion, leaves behind a legacy of profound impact.

Born on May 17th, 1949, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Richard W. and Lillian M. Burnett, Judy's...

Nathanial Castello

Mar 6, 2025

Nathanial Addington Castello entered this world the morning of March 7, 1978, at Presbyterian Hospital Downtown Albuquerque, a hospital under reconstruction with two young, naive parents arriving with great urgency. There being literally no room at the inn, with all hospital accommodations and closets full, Nathan being undeterred, shortly announced himself, blessing Tom and Brenda Castello with their first of...

Albert McMurray

Mar 6, 2025

With heavy hearts the family of Albert Lindsey McMurray, 72, announces his unexpected passing after suffering a heart attack at home, the morning of March 6, 2025.

He was born in Wichita, Kansas, Friday, June 13, 1952, to Albert and Lavilla McMurray. His mother was determined her child wouldn't be born on a Friday the 13th. But Lindsey proved her wrong...

Reanna Johnson

Mar 6, 2025

Lee Johnson, beloved mother and grandmother, aged 86, passed away on March 6th, 2025.

Lee grew up in Michigan and moved to New Mexico with her husband Sheldon in 1972. She was an avid reader, and was active in her church, playing handbells and helping with numerous projects.

She enjoyed camping in the Jemez with her...

Ezekiel Lloyd Rodriguez

Mar 5, 2025

Born: March 4th, 2025 Gained his wings March 5th, 2025

Our dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.

Heavens gain was our loss when our angel was called home by our Lord. Ezekiel came into this world too soon and was taken too soon.

He is being greeted in Heaven by his papa Gilbert Lloyd Lucero Jr, his uncle...

Billy Edward Gallimore

Mar 5, 2025

Billy Edward Gallimore died at the age of 74 due to natural causes, on March 05, 2025. He was born on March 30,1950 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Major and Eva Gallimore.

Billy graduated from West Mesa High School, Class of 1968. Following graduation, he served with the Air Force and Air Force National Guard. Before the Air Force he...

Danny Gonzales

Mar 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny C. Gonzales, a devoted husband, father, son, and grandfather.

Danny passed on March 5, 2025 at the age of 66. Danny was born June 17, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM to Maryann Teegarden and Tony Gonzales (deceased). Danny is survived by his beloved wife Anna and their children, Alicia Curran and husband Curtis,...

Nikki Carleton

Mar 5, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Heather Nikole (Nikki) Celina Carleton on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born on August 3, 1999, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nikki left us far too soon.

Nikki was a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew her. She was a devoted wife to Bailey Carleton, and a loving and...

Helen Flores

Mar 4, 2025

Celebrating the life of Helen Flores feels like painting a vibrant picture of joy, love, and faith. Born on May 1, 1936, in the warm embrace of Santa Rosa, NM, Helen graced this world with 88 beautiful years before peacefully departing on March 4, 2025. Hers was a life lived fully, with a whimsical mix of grace, dedication, and a...

Rosalita Mitchell

Mar 4, 2025

Rosalita Emily Del Castillo Mitchell, 80, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lawrence D. Mitchell, her children Madeleine (Mimi) Rodriguez Loeffler and husband Jimmy Loeffler, and Stephanie C....