Obituaries

Patricia Etmer

Apr 17, 2024

Patricia Cox Etmer passed away peacefully in her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, April 17, 2024, at the age of 87.

She was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a few years after her marriage to Robert Etmer (now deceased). She worked mainly as a legal secretary until she retired.

As a devout and faithful member of...

Stephen (Steve) K. Bowman

Apr 16, 2024

Stephen (Steve) K. Bowman, age 74, CPO, U.S. Navy Retired, of Corrales. Steve was born June 5,1949 in Sacramento, CA. He has climbed up to the signal bridge one last time.

Steve passed away on April 16, 2024 surrounded by his wife of 41 years, Lorraine Leftwich of Corrales, his daughters Drew Bowman of Albuquerque and Leslie Bowman of Corrales, and...

Vicente Fuentevilla

Apr 15, 2024

Vicente "Tito" Fuentevilla, 88, committed his life to love- love of God, love of family, love of country and love of his favorite things.

A dedicated Catholic, he never missed an opportunity to attend mass and ensured that his children received a solid Catholic education.

He adored his wife of 62 years, always ensuring she knew how much she meant to him....

Joseph Ortega

Apr 15, 2024

Joseph R Ortega (Joe), 72 of Albuquerque passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings. He was born June 22, 1951, in Roswell New Mexico to Irenio and Esther (Estella) Ortega. Joe graduated from Roswell High School and went on to receive his bachelor's in business administration from Eastern New Mexico University in...

Helen Zamora

Apr 15, 2024

Yesterday morning our Mom, Grandma joined her Marie and Ramon. The Matriarch of our family, one of the absolute strongest women, our rock, our heart. Helen made a huge impact on everyone who met her. Her love was felt by so many. Her grandkids never stepped foot in a daycare, she would not allow it. She cared for all of...

Mary Floyd

Apr 14, 2024

Mary was born in New York City March 3, 1921. When she was 5 the family moved to Leonia, NJ. She later graduated from Columbia University and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY with a Bachelor of Science an R.N. plus a CRNA. She was married to Vaun T. Floyd, MD, FACS for 62 years when he passed on May 30,...

James (Jim) Burkhardt

Apr 14, 2024

James (Jim) Ray Burkhardt passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 88.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela C. Burkhardt, to whom he was married for 67 years; his daughter, Leah Burkhardt; his son, Daniel Burkhardt and daughter-in-law, Tina Burkhardt; his daughter, Molly Malizzo...

Eunice Flatt

Apr 14, 2024

Eunice Lucille Harrison Flatt peacefully entered Heaven early Sunday Morning April 14, 2024 to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She lived a full life and was 100 years old. She was born near Sweetwater, Texas on July 11, 1923. She will join her twin sister Vernice who passed away in 1928. These twins were born to Elizah "Lige" Harrison...

Gilbert Aragon

Apr 13, 2024

Gilbert Aragon passed away peacefully on April 13 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was known for his love of classic vehicles including buying, selling, remodeling and upkeep as well as attending numerous car shows. Gilbert enjoyed listening to "the oldies", especially Merle Haggard. He also liked camping. He cherished playing cards with friends, watching movies for hours on...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Tapia

Apr 12, 2024

Rodolfo Ricardo Tapia, known by his loved ones as Rudy, died on April 12, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born in Santa Fe, NM in 1933, Rudy proudly served the United States Air Force in Financial Management, in a career spanning 20 years. Rudy had posts in France, Greece, Japan, and Pakistan, retiring from service in 1975 as a Master...

Phyllis Ardine Killpatrick

Apr 12, 2024

Phyllis Killpatrick (née Bennot), aged 94, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her children. Born in Harvey, Illinois, Phyllis was the daughter of Charles and Clara Bennot. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Don, brother Boudreau "Bud," sister Enid, sister Wilma and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis is survived...

Gerald Lee Mora

Apr 11, 2024

Gerald Lee Mora passed away at his home in Sandia Park, New Mexico, on April 11, 2024, at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Kelly Mora, to whom he was married for 57 years; his daughter Elizabeth Allan and grandson Gabriel Allan; his daughter Marie Mora and son-in-law Alberto Dávila; and son Anthony Mora....

Brenda Underwood

Apr 11, 2024

Brenda Gale Underwood (Kobayashi), beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends.

Brenda was born in Julesberg, CO to Charles "Charlie" and Keiko "Kay" Kobayashi. They moved to Albuquerque, NM when she was in kindergarten. The family then moved to Estancia, NM where she attended grade school and ultimately...

Timothy James Sipp

Apr 10, 2024

Timothy James Sipp was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many. 

Tim was born on November 26, 1973 in Akron, Ohio to parents, David and Lisa Deadmore Sipp, of Winchester, Virginia. He was hit by a car in Albuquerque on April 10, 2024 and died on the scene. 

Timothy was a true renaissance man. His gentle soul, keen mind and...

Bennie Alfonso Maestas

Apr 10, 2024

In Loving Memory

We mourn the passing of Bennie Maestas who was called to heaven on April 10, 2024. He entered the world on February 13, 1936, to his parents, the late Andres Maestas and Merencia Maestas. Bennie was the youngest of 18 siblings, and we find solace in knowing that he is now reunited with loved ones who went before...

Robert Michael Ruiz

Apr 9, 2024

...1954 never was as beautiful as it was July 16, the day our daddy, and husband to his soulmate TerryLynn was born. Robert grew up wild with a child's heart, living many adventures, traveling on his motorcycles through our desert wind to his home of the Rockies, Denver. Being a natural protector Robert spent his whole life serving people through...

Richard Silver

Apr 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) Silver was born November 8, 1941, in Cass City, MI to the late George Clifford and Reva Marie Silver. Dick was the oldest of three children. At the age of 11, Dick lived part-time with dairy farmers, milking their cows before and after school, plowing, planting, and harvesting their fields. Dick had a work ethic instilled in him...

Rebecca Louisa Baca

Apr 9, 2024

Rebecca Louisa Baca, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Rebecca was born in Moquino, NM on Friday, January 21, 1938.

She retired in Grants, NM from the State of New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department and moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 2002. 

Rebecca’s passion was reading books from the library and working on crossword...

Andrew Madden

Apr 9, 2024

Andrew "Andy" Jacob Madden, 37, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. A beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and doctor, he was a loving, kind, generous, empathetic, and compassionate soul to all who knew him.

Andy was born in Columbia, MO, on August 27, 1986. The oldest of three children, he grew up in the...

Celina Griego

Apr 9, 2024

Celina "Gloria" Griego, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away with her two daughters Phyllis and Nancy by her side, on Monday, April 8, 2024, just one month shy of her 90th birthday. Born May 19, 1934, in Newkirk, NM to parents Dionicio and Victoria Moya, Gloria grew up in Tucumcari, NM and was one of 8 children. She...