Shirley Ann (Postel) Hanson, born May 10, 1941 - passed away September 3, 2023, in Rio Rancho New Mexico. Shirley lived a full and wonderful life of 82 years, 64 of them married to Jack (John), the love of her life. Shirley was born in Anamosa, IA, the daughter of Rose and Edward Postel. Shirley spent much of her...
Gilbert Pohl passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Saturday morning September 2, 2023, at the age of 89. Gilbert was born in Moriarty, NM on April 6, 1934. Gilbert graduated from Moriarty High School and shortly after enlisted in the Army. Gilbert started work in the road construction business traveling to the state...
David Garduno, 76, beloved Father, Son, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1 in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He entered this world on October 23, 1946, in Espanola, NM, born to Benacio and Estefanita Garduno. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army as an MP. He opened his...
Our Mama was an extraordinary woman with great strength of character that was evident in the choices and the guidelines she chose by which to live her life in faith unto Jesus Christ. She, with her husband (Zach) of over fifty-six years raised their family, ran their business, and befriended many people around the world and in their own...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...