Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Alfonso Capone Nieto Jr, "Feezy", 38, beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He entered this world on October 12, 1983, in Tucson, AZ, born to Alfonso and Doreen.

He is survived by his wife, Kyra Nieto; father, Alfonso Nieto (Sindy); mother, Doreen Garcia...

Dec 14, 2021

Luis Carlos Irigoyen went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021, at the age of 61. He dedicated his life to his family. Throughout the years he was a hardworking man. He enjoyed travelling, music, movies, cooking, and making people laugh, he always had a wonderful sense of humor. His last years were difficult...

Dec 14, 2021

91, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and brother, was called to his Eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He entered this world on Thursday, August 28, 1930, in Marion, TX, born to Domingo and Maria Torres. Lucas was preceded in death by parents, Domingo and Maria Torres; sister, Alicia Munoz; brother, Jesse Torres; and wife of 63...

Dec 13, 2021

Tong-Cha Jasso - born Tong-Cha Kwon - 79, beloved Mother and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on December 13, 2021. She entered this world on January 20, 1942 in Incheon-city, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Born to Mal-Sun Pak and Yong-Han Kwon. Her father, Yong-Han, had passed away early in Tong's life. She is the middle...

Dec 13, 2021

Norma Giaquinto, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 13, 2021. Born Norma Raimondo on May 17, 1935, she lived in New York and moved to Rio Rancho in 1988. Norma lived in the Bronx where she met the love of her life, Louie, at age 16. She worked...

Dec 13, 2021

Barbara Fallin Miller of Rio Rancho NM, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayland and Rena Fallin; and sister, Patricia Wagner. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, David; sons, Mike and Steve Fenn; three grandchildren, Zack, Dillon, and Sierra; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Kersey,...

Dec 12, 2021

Robert Herms, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Robert was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Charles and Elaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Pamela Kinas. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; sons, Mark (Sue) Herms, Christopher (Cyndy) Herms; daughters, Paula (Bob) Hess,...

Dec 12, 2021

Jennalee M. Chambers, 101, long time resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, just 5 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born and raised in Marfa, TX to McKie and Ione Mitchell. It was in Marfa that she met and later married Courtney Tidwell in 1936. They lived several places, due to...

Dec 11, 2021

On April 29, 1924, Eleanor Yvonne Atwater, (née Taylor) was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the 2nd of Chrystella M. (nee Allen) and Addison J. Taylor's 3 children. As a toddler, her family migrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan in search of a better life in the North. After graduating Central High School, she attended Howard...

Dec 11, 2021

Laura Koontz, 68, passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Terry Koontz; and her daughter, Terri Koontz. She is also survived by her two sisters, Debra Kerr and Margie Cordutsky. Laura's fiery hair and personality are remembered. Her husband and daughter love her deeply. There will be no viewing...

Dec 10, 2021

We are heartbroken to announce that Clinton George Shirley was unexpectedly called home on December 10, 2021.

Clint is survived by his wife, Estie and daughter and son-in-law, April and Ron as well as his sisters--Donna, Patsy and Cathy; brother Don, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother,...

Dec 10, 2021

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you." - Winnie the Pooh The world lost a beloved mother, wife,...

Dec 10, 2021

Gracia Nell Byrd Johnson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Gracia was a talented musician, seamstress, gardener, cook and homemaker, and she was a loving and dedicated sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Laura...

Dec 9, 2021

Angeline (Angie) Rodriguez passed peacefully on December 9, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born on May 30, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Gennaro and Filomena DeCicco. Angie grew up in the Chicago land area where she met and married Joseph Rodriguez in 1948. They moved to Downers Grove, Illinois. In 1968, they moved to...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Houser, 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Mark Hansen and wife, Jan of Woodbridge, VA, Lance Hansen of Huntsville, AL, and David Hansen of Colorado Springs, CO; step son, Steven Houser and wife, Loraine, of Rio Rancho, NM; grandkids, Leigh Marmes and husband,...

Dec 9, 2021

Steven Lynch, 62, beloved son, brother, and friend, was called to his Eternal resting place on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He entered this world on Friday, January 16, 1959, in Fort Worth, TX, born to Lonnie and Kaye Lynch. He is survived by his mother, Kaye McNeely; brother, Lonnie Lynch; brother, Miles Lynch; brother, Christopher Lynch; sister, Teresa Hickerson;...

Dec 9, 2021

Carmen B. Rutherford, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 9th, 2021. Carmen was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States after meeting her husband, Tommy. Carmen battled Lupus for many years, but she was able to persevere by living an active lifestyle. She spent many hours working in her yard...

Dec 9, 2021

Matthew Jaramillo, 63, a resident of Albuquerque, NM and born in Alamosa, CO. on October 29, 1958, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew, a great sports enthusiast, continues, we believe, to root for his beloved Broncos up in his new heavenly home. Matthew was also UNM's football and basketball's...

Dec 9, 2021

Samuel M. Torres, age 72, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at home of a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Josephine Torres; and a brother, Richard Torres. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice of 45 years; sisters, Angela and husband, Bob Vargas and Maria (Vicky) Mora; brothers, Jack (Poncho) Torres,...

Dec 9, 2021

The Reverend A. Kent Faris, retired Baptist missionary at Laguna Acoma Baptist Church and Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, and former pastor of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, Albuquerque, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, at the age of 94. He joins his parents, Alvin and Pearl; and his...