Obituaries

Sadie Benson

Jun 1, 2024

Sadie Benson, 106, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1918, in Madrid, Colorado, to Manuel and Rachel Griego. Her mother died when she was 3 years old, and she was adopted by her godmother, Matia Salito.

Sadie married Merle Benson, Sr., in 1943 and moved to Pueblo, Colorado. In 1953,...

Marjorie A. Wilder

Jun 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, our beloved grandmother, Marjorie A. Wilder, went to her eternal home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marjorie is survived by her living angel, her granddaughter-in law, Leah Ortega; three grandchildren, Chris Ortega, Christina Velazquez, and Cassandra Miera; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild....

Nhan Nguyen

Jun 1, 2024

Our loving and devoted father, Nhan Nguyen, age 64, was called to eternal rest by God on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at UNM Hospital. After three and a half months of battling illness, he succumbed to severe complications that transitioned him to comfort care. In his last moments, he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones.

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Gregory Lynn Brown

Jun 1, 2024

Gregory L. Brown passed away at the age of 77, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Annie Wong

May 31, 2024

Annie Wong, 98, passed away on May 31, 2024, with family by her side.

Born in Lewiston, Idaho on April 6, 1926, to Ning and Lim Shee Huie, Annie was the 4th of 7 children. The family lived in Lapwai, Idaho until 1934 when her parents moved to the Huie Village in China to immerse their children in Chinese culture and...

Justin Colton

May 31, 2024

Justin Colton, 38, beloved Son and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2024. He entered this world on February 16, 1986 in Las Cruces, NM, born to David and Kelly Colton. He is survived by his father David Colton; sister Lacey Colton; brother Jody Colton; nephew Jay Colton; sister in law Reid Colton; grandmother Sue...

Anna Lee Overmier

May 31, 2024

We celebrate the life of Anna Lee (Caldwell) Overmier, who passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on May 31, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her sister, Evelyn; and two brothers, Jack and John. She is survived by her younger brother, Jerry Dear (Marilyn). Together she and Bill raised...

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...