Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Taylor Morgan passed away on August 31, 2023, after a long illness at 83. She was born to Rex and Elsie Taylor on March 29, 1940, in Raton, New Mexico; she was the middle child of 3 girls. In 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life James (Jim) Morgan whom she met at...

Aug 31, 2023

Sergio Alonso Mariñelarena Porras, age 37, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was born in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 28, 1986, to his parents, Sergio and Silvia Patricia. He is survived by his wife, Liliana, and their children, Kimberly, Jurgen, Jaden, and baby Mia Grace; his parents, Sergio and Silvia Patricia; his brother, Eduardo, sister-in-law, Crystal,...

Aug 31, 2023

Surrounded by his family, William (Bill) O. Collier passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the age of 90. Bill was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 19, 1933.

He is survived by his son, William (Bill) P. Collier, wife Melanie; daughter, Tracy Herrera, husband Sam; three grandchildren, Daniel, Casey, and David; sister, Sue Casterline...

Aug 31, 2023

It was a full moon when he arrived and a full moon when he left. Robert (Bob/Bobby) Bruce Cowden was born on August 4, 1946, in Madison, WI to Robert A. Cowden and Corinne H. Cowden. Bob was the older brother to Jack and Laura. Bob grew up in Viroqua, WI. At the age of 13, the family moved...

Aug 30, 2023

Lupe Medina, 59, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and niece, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born on Monday, August 24, 1964 in Durango, Mexico, to Socorro and Juvencio Medina. Lupe was a very kind and innocent soul, she found joy in everything she did. She loved to listen to her...

Aug 30, 2023

John Lee Roy Williams

John Lee Roy Williams, a dedicated, loving, and supportive husband, father, and friend to all he met, passed away at the age of 69 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after a very long battle with cancer. John passed peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He got to enjoy...

Aug 30, 2023

Leon J. Castellano was born Tuesday, April 21, 1970, and died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He died peacefully and was surrounded by family. Leon is preceded in death by his grandparents, Florencio and Flora Castellano, and Benjamin and Maida Martinez. He is survived by his mother, Anna Maria Castellano; his father, Alex Castellano; his sister DeAnna...

Aug 29, 2023

Cody Robertson, 27, beloved Son, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday August 29, 2023. He entered this world on January 7,1996 in Fort Defiance, AZ, born to Gordon Robertson and Tanya Lilly. He is survived by his mother, Tanya Lilly; son, Cody Jr.; and sisters, Tracy Robertson and Summer Robertson. A Service will be held Saturday,...

Aug 29, 2023

Maria Alicia Silvia-Tapia departed this life to join our savior on Tuesday August 29th 2023. Maria was born in Puerta De Luna, New Mexico on March 13, 1949. Maria is now in peace with her late Husband George Anthony Tapia and Daughter Jacklyn Hope Tapia - Serrano. Maria is survived by brother Jesus Silva her sister Isabel Silva- Sierra...

Aug 29, 2023

John J. Cummings, an April Fool’s day baby, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 while surrounded by his loving family on August 29, in Albuquerque, New Mexico after an inspiring year-long battle with cancer. John’s life began on April 1, 1963, in Wichita, Kansas, born to the late John and Betty Cummings.

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Aug 28, 2023

Paula Dianne DiLallo, 74, beloved mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on the morning of Monday, August 28, 2023. She was at her home in Tijeras, New Mexico and passed away peacefully.

Dianne entered this world on June 1, 1949, in La Junta, Colorado, born to Paul and Betty...

Aug 28, 2023

Andres Arellanes passed away peacefully at the Arellanes family home on Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born on Thursday, January 8, 1987 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Ralph and Marcella Marquez Arellanes. Andres was born during a massive, pure and beautiful northern New Mexico snowstorm. Soon thereafter, the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Andres...

Aug 28, 2023

Crucita "Chris" Simpson passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, August 28, 2023, with her son Richard at her side. She lived her 94 years to the fullest. She was born Crucita Dolores Martinez on April 18, 1929, to Jose Antonio Martinez and Isaria Santistevan near what is now the ghost town of Moses, New Mexico in...

Aug 28, 2023

Robert George Backs, Jr., age 78, passed from this life into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 28, 2023. Robert was preceded in death by his grandson, Alex Backs, and grand dogs, Bonnie and Wilson. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years, Ellen, and son and daughter- in-law,...

Aug 27, 2023

Carole Ann Ward, 71, beloved Mother, Wife, and Daughter, was called home to be reunited with her husband, Randy Ward on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was born October 20, 1951 in Barberton, OH, to Joseph and Margaret O'Leary. She is survived by her son, James Naylor; and grandchildren, Shawn Naylor and Michael Naylor.

Carole had a career in cybersecurity...

Aug 27, 2023

 

Charlta Arletta Coleman was born in Gulfport, Mississippi July 18, 1926 to Bob and Arletta Coleman. Her parents moved to New Mexico a few years later arriving in Hot Springs, NM (now Truth or Consequences) where they bought the Sierra County Advocate, the oldest newspaper in Sierra County. Soon after her father, Robert, died and her mother, Arletta, continued...

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 1923, one day after our 49th anniversary, Bob Louer sadly passed away quickly in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was one of our favorite places, and while he left this earth far too soon, he passed without pain in a beautiful place that was important to us. He left behind the love of his life, his...

Aug 26, 2023

Randal Eugene Sewell (known by most as Randy), aged 68, sadly passed away August 26, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM and Las Cruces, NM. Son of Weldon Eugene Sewell and Etta Rae Sewell, both preceded him in death. Randy was born on February 20, 1955 and grew up in Albuquerque. He moved to Las Cruces...

Aug 26, 2023

Mary Armijo, age 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister and friend was called to her eternal resting place while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1941, in Torreon, NM to Ramona and Max Montoya. Her family moved to Albuquerque, NM and spent the remainder of her life...

Aug 26, 2023

Our beloved Carl Clayton Rinkenberger left this world peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday August 26th, 2023 at the age of 66 after a month-long battle in the hospital with pneumonia. Carl was born Sunday, March 10, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in New Baltimore, Michigan with his parents and three younger siblings. He...