José Samaniego Preciado

Jan 5, 2020

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, José Samaniego Preciado, the family’s rock and hero, was called home to be with the Lord at the grand age of 86.  He was a loving and cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

José was born to his parents, José and Delfina Samaniego Preciado during the Great Depression on Saturday,...

Marie (Vigil) McCain

Jan 4, 2020

Marie Vigil-McCain, age 80, of Questa, NM went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2020, surrounded by her five children and grandson. The second of eight children, Marie was born on September 3, 1939, to Frank and Presides Vigil in Questa. She lived in several states but loved her time best while living in Costa...

James Valentine

Jan 4, 2020

Beloved husband, treasured father, precious brother and friend to so many went home to his Savior Jesus on January 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in New York City to Henry (Jimmy) and Anne Valentine on June 29, 1942. Jim loved to tell stories and one of his favorites was about his father packing up the...

Sandra "Sandi" Schwartz

Jan 4, 2020

Mrs. Schwartz, Sandi, mom as she was known by her loving and devoted husband, Al of 60 years (June 7, 1959); her children, Allen, Sally, and Bob; niece, Carla; and grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Beau, Tabitha, Adrian and Andrea; with many other family members and friends.

Sandi was born 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, to Beau...

Beatrice Lucille (Parrott) Rogers

Jan 4, 2020

Beatrice Lucille Parrott Rogers, age 97, was born September 7, 1922, and went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Born to George and Unica Parrott in Sanilac County, Michigan, she was the first of three daughters. When she was six her family moved to Flint, Michigan. She graduated from Central High School in 1940...

Earl Ray Dowler

Jan 3, 2020

Earl Ray Dowler, (Butch) was born on Thursday, October 30, 1941 in Casper Wyoming to Lester and Lola Dowler.   After graduating Natrona County High School in 1960, Butch briefly attended the University of Wyoming before joining the National Guard in 1961.

Butch moved to Houston, Texas and sold real estate for a time.  ...

Betty Jo Sieglitz

Jan 3, 2020

Betty Sieglitz, age 92 of Corrales, passed away Friday January 3, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque NM, where she met and married her husband Joseph Sieglitz. They were married for 68 years before his passing. They were devoted to each other and spent many happy years traveling through the U.S. She is survived by her three...

Patricia Rhea Hamilton

Jan 3, 2020

Patricia Rhea Hamilton, BSN, MSN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, after a brief illness. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, nurse, nurse administrator, and nursing instructor. She is survived by her daughter, Joy; sister and brother-in-law, Nakita and Joe Williams; niece, Karen Evans and her husband Joe. She is also survived by her fur babies,...

Filemon Ramon Sandoval

Jan 3, 2020

Filemon R. Sandoval, 66, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, January 3, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He entered this world on Saturday, October 3,1953, in Santa Fe, NM, born to Epifanio and Magdalena Sandoval. He is survived by his son, Jose Sandoval and wife, Jessica; son-in-law, John Glenn Vigil and wife, Rima;...

Eloisa (Gutierrez) Lucero

Jan 3, 2020

Eloisa Lucero, age 100, beloved mother, grandmother, and great – grandmother, stepped into Everlasting Glory on Friday, January 3, 2020. She entered this world on Sunday, December 21, 1919 in Sanderson, Texas, born to Modesto and Guadalupe Gutierrez. She was preceded in death by her devoted, loving husband of 63 years, Antonio B. Lucero, and son, Antonio, Jr. She...

Gayle Ann Bernas

Jan 2, 2020

Gayle Ann Bernas, 62, of Sandia Park, NM passed away unexpectedly from an illness on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Gayle was born on July 30, 1957 in South Bend, IN and moved to Sandia Park, NM in 1991. Gayle was a loving person and what was most important to her were her family and her friends. Gayle would like...

Dolores (Lola) Torrez

Jan 2, 2020

Dolores (Lola) Torrez, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2020.  Lola was born March 3, 1940 in Cebolla, NM, the daughter of Faustin and Isabel Martinez.   Lola married the love of her life, Joe M. Torrez, on December 26, 1959 at the San Jose Catholic Church in Los Ojos, NM.  After graduating...

Anna Palmira (Viviani) Machemehl

Jan 2, 2020

Anna V. Machemehl passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She is survived by her beloved sons, Brian and Craig; her devoted daughter-in-law, Julie; her especially caring niece, Diana Barasch; nephews; and nieces here and in Oklahoma; and many dear friends. Anna was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, A.E. “Chuck” Machemehl; her parents, Yolanda and Aladino Viviani;...

Patricia Ann Wolf

Jan 1, 2020

Patricia Ann Wolf, age 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on Friday, August 21, 1936, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Harry and Juanita Hughes. She was a dedicated teacher and artist who touched many lives. In 1967, Pat made her first trip to Taos, New Mexico and fell...

Joseph M. "Andy" Anderson

Jan 1, 2020

Joseph M. "Andy" Anderson, 84, of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Eggemeyer and husband Justin, Joseph E. "Joe" Anderson and Michael Anderson and wife Amy; his grandchildren, Liana and husband Terry Collie, Sara, Jacob, Kaitlyn and Drew; and his great-grandson, Declan. He also leaves behind many other loving family...

Dolores (Dominguez) Holcomb

Jan 1, 2020

Dolores D. Holcomb, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass to follow at 9:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.