Obituaries

Thomas Allen Stecher

Apr 28, 2024

Thomas Allen Stecher, age 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 2006, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He is survived by his spouse; Madonna K. Stecher, of Rio Rancho, NM, children; Shannon Stecher and his wife Summer, Justin Eidem and his wife Darlene, and Carrie Friend; along with four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Thomas was a Christian, a husband,...

Evelyn Gloria Marquez

Apr 27, 2024

Evelyn Gloria Marquez (Flores) passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 . She was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School and attended Northern New Mexico College in El Rito, NM where she graduated with a degree in accounting. She worked for many years at Los Cuates Restaurant as their bookkeeper. Evelyn loved Bowling, spending time with her Grandkids and...

Kenneth Long

Apr 27, 2024

Kenneth C. Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 27,2024 at the age of 78. Ken was born in Portales, New Mexico to Millard and Letta Long.

Ken was a salesman for Sears for many years. He sold tools and developed a life long love for a good home project. He enjoyed many things - his cabin, his dogs,...

Ruth Payne

Apr 27, 2024

Ruth Payne, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ruth started as a 6th grade teacher and then moved to Middle School English and Social Studies at seven different APS schools. Ruth was great at embroidery and produced many baby blankets and table cloths. Ruth was a...

Jose "Rudy" Jaramillo

Apr 26, 2024

April 26, 2024, Jose R. Jaramillo (Rudy), 85, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Sennie (Serna) Jaramillo and his daughters at his side. Rudy was born on February 21, 1939 in El Rito, NM. He was raised in the beautiful small northern New Mexico town by his parents Antonio M. Jaramillo (Papa Tony) and...

Jose Chavez

Apr 26, 2024

Jose Antonio "Tony" Lorenzo Chavez, 86, beloved father, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 26, 2024. He entered this world on Sunday, March 20, 1938, in Roy, NM born to Mariano Antonio Chaves and Cresencia Grace Martinez.

Jose is survived by his children, son, Tony and wife, Consuelia Chavez; daughter, Angela and...

Laura F. Rechtenbach

Apr 26, 2024

Laura Francis Shafsky Edwards Rechtenbach

d. April 26, 2024

Laura Rechtenbach, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 from a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Connellsville, PA in 1949 to Albert and Mary Belle Shafsky. When she was two, Laura and her family moved to Casper, WY. There her love of animals...

Angela Irene Lorenzo

Apr 25, 2024

Angela was born in Albuquerque, NM. She was the 4th child of six children in the household of John C. Sr and Dora Lorenzo. She graduated from Eldorado High School in 1982.  Angela was always a fun loving and hard-working girl.  She was always trying to help her friends and family in whatever way she could. She worked as a sales...

Tony (Nene) Navarro Jr.

Apr 25, 2024

On April 25, 2024, Tony (Nene) Navarro passed away peacefully at his home with his children at his side. Tony was born to Antonio Sr and Lucy Boone on February 7, 1924, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lived his entire life in Bernalillo, New Mexico.

Tony attended school in Bernalillo with the Christian Brothers and Sisters of Loretto. In...

Edward Hanish

Apr 25, 2024

Edward Hanish died on his 93rd birthday, April 25, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1931 in Hopedale, OH, to Frank and Marie Hanish. He was the youngest of five sons. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardis; daughter, Robin; son, Kurt; daughter-in-law, Rebecca; and grandchildren, Carmen and Jack. He was preceded in death by his...

Luis Emilio Cuadra

Apr 24, 2024

Luis E. Cuadra, born on August 9, 1935, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. He was the cherished son of Dora Lopez Rosa and Luis Cuadra Perez.

Luis dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his passions. He was a devoted father to his three children, Daniel, Alan, and Deanna. His legacy continues through...

Santiago Matias Schumann Niederhaus

Apr 23, 2024

Santiago Matias Schumann Niederhaus passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of April 23rd, 2024.

He is survived by his father, Scott Schumann; mother, Adriana Marie Niederhaus Esteban; brother, Levi Andres Schumann Niederhaus; uncle, Shawn Schumann; uncle and aunt, Mark Andrew Niederhaus Esteban and Irish Mae Gabito Niederhaus; aunt, Samantha Lucia Niederhaus Esteban; and grandfather, Adam Niederhaus. He was...

Nancy Daulton

Apr 23, 2024

Nancy Daulton, born January 4th, 1947, passed away Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 at age 77. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends and Family. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 10 am on Wednesday May 8th, 2024, at Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Funeral Service will be held at 11 am...

Margaret Jean Nelson

Apr 23, 2024

Margaret Jean Nelson, 72, was born on January 12,1952 to Harry Eugene Busey and Joy

Grace Betry Busey in Topeka, Kansas.

Jean went to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Bob Nelson, her son, David (Carla), and her daughter Kim, her grandchildren, Nicole (Cameron), Kyle (Katie),...

Karen Elaine Yost

Apr 22, 2024

Karen Elaine Yost

April 22, 2024

Karen Elaine Ayers Yost was born on September 11, 1943, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Elizabeth Jane Smith and Richard Ayers. She passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 80, with her loving family by her side.

Karen was an only child. She is survived by her son David Yost and wife, Andrea of...

Eileen Martin

Apr 22, 2024

Eileen Cooney Martin was born September 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Edward J. and Evelyn R. (Monk) Cooney. When she was nine years old, her father was transferred to Albuquerque, NM where they lived for seven years. Then they moved to New Jersey where she graduated from Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, NJ and Nurses' training at All Souls Hospital,...

Grayson Trussell

Apr 22, 2024

Grayson Lee Trussell passed from this life on April 22, 2024. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 15th, 1941, to Travis Laynoit Trussell and Enid Wells Trussell.

Lee is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jotina Elizabeth Huxford Trussell. "She was truly the wind in the sail of our ship." Lee is survived by his daughter Heather R....

Christopher Cordova

Apr 21, 2024

Christopher was a loving, beautiful soul. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him. Chris was a lover of dogs and saved many of them over the years. He enjoyed being in the mountains and hiking. The Dallas Cowboys were his favorite team. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm with an hour of visitation beginning...

Max Martinez

Apr 21, 2024

Max Martinez Sr., a cherished member of the Albuquerque community, passed away on April 21, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on June 8, 1936, in Bolaños, Mexico, Max was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many.

Max served in the Marines where he demonstrated his unwavering dedication to his country. Following his military service,...

Nadine E. Cole

Apr 20, 2024

Nadine E. Cole, age 67 of Albuquerque, NM born on Saturday, February 9, 1957, was called upon the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Nadine is survived by her husband; Robert B. Cole, children; Kenneth Wimbush (50), Kevin Johnson (49) and Uriah Holland (41), eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024; 3:00 p.m....