Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

Julia Shambach died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at age 96, under the care of Heartland Hospice and The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born in Altoona, PA on Tuesday, February 21, 1922. At the age of 12, her family moved to Dover-Foxcroft, ME, where she lived with her brother, Fred and sister, Justine, during...

Jan 9, 2019

Ernest Eusebio Arvizu (Ernie), age 67, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was called home to meet his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, due to complications related to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Throughout his courageous battle, he was surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born in El Paso, TX on Tuesday, July 3, 1951, and raised...

Jan 9, 2019

Carmen T. Velarde, 85, a dedicated wife, loving mother and accomplished homemaker passed away on January 9, 2019.

Carmen was an amazing cook, passionate about her fitness and a student of genealogy.

She is survived by her husband, Ramon; children, Gerald and Randy; grandchildren, Rebecca, Melanie, Garrett, Rachel, Vincent, Jaclyn and Diana; and six great...

Jan 9, 2019

Margaret (“Marge”) Ann Patterson transitioned to her next life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at home, in the presence of her loved ones. She will be immeasurably missed by her husband, Harold (“Harry”) Patterson, of 56 years who always lovingly cared for her, meticulously comforted her during her last few years, and was thankful to be with...

Jan 8, 2019

Margarita Hernandez, age 70, of Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019, while surrounded by her family in her home. Margarita was born on May 9, 1948, in Ponce, PR to Gilberto and Juanita Gordils. She married John Hernandez in 1973. She was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, beloved sister and dear...

Jan 8, 2019

Martin (Marty) James O’Malley, 73, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 after a 5-year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Devon, England in 1945, Marty was an Army brat, who lived all over the world, including Germany, Taiwan, Chicago, New Jersey, San Francisco, Seattle and Albuquerque. He was the oldest of his 5 siblings...

Jan 8, 2019

Deane Manning Perez was born February 16, 1934 in Hempstead, NY. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister. She never married or had children she had six dogs and three cats she called her kids. She lived in Manhattan, NY and was a Ballerina dancer and Executive Secretary. Around 1980 she moved to New Mexico...

Jan 7, 2019

Elena Marisa Atencio July 7, 2003 - January 7, 2019 It is with great sadness to announce that our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend has gone to be with our Lord in Heaven after an accident on January 7, 2019. She was born July 7, 2003 in Los Alamos, NM and was a sophomore at Cibola...

Jan 7, 2019

Roy J. Austin 73, Went to be with our Lord Monday January 7, 2019 in Albuquerque NM. Roy was born at Thompson Hospital in El Paso Texas on April 16, 1945 to James Austin and Connie Estrada Scroggins. Roy enlisted in the United States Army in 1962 where he went to basic training in Fort Chaffee Arkansas. He became...

Jan 7, 2019

Eugene Roy Koenig, 94, beloved father, husband, and brother, passed away on January 7, 2019. Gene was born and raised in Springfield, MO, and lived in Albuquerque since 1979. He married Patricia Ann Martin on August 22, 1948 in Lincoln, NE. They were married for 68 years until Pat’s death in August of 2015.

Gene graduated with...

Jan 7, 2019

Syria Burrola, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Dan M. Burrola; and four children, Lindell and spouse, Pete Chavez, Lydia Adams, Glen David and spouse, Stephanie Burrola, and Denise and spouse, Ralph Buchner. She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley “Rick” Valdez.  She was blessed with...

Jan 7, 2019

Martin F. Gutierrez, 56, entered this world on May 2, 1962 and went home to the Lord on January 7, 2019 while surrounded by his family.

He worked for the United States Postal Service for 28 years where he retired. He was an avid member of the community where he coached youth basketball for over...

Jan 6, 2019

Mary L. Pettigrew left this world on January 5, 2019 at the age of 63. She was the daughter of Marguerite (Wies) and Walter Pettigrew, and was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Southwest High School, and obtained degrees from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and the University of Colorado, Denver. Her life and career...

Jan 6, 2019

Ambrosio Gonzales, 94, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Carlota on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald A. Gonzales; and daughter, Janet Serino. He is survived by his son, Donald Gonzales; son-in-law, Leonard Serino; daughter-in-law, Elaine Gonzales; grandchildren, Stephanie, Melanie, Jonathan, wife, Monika, Martin, wife, Destinee, and Estevan;...

Jan 6, 2019

Denise Gauthier born May 28, 1952, passed away on January 6, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born in Hartford, CT to parents George (Ed) and Marie Gauthier. She was a nurse anesthetist for 41 years. After her training at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT, she...

Jan 6, 2019

Herrera, Virginia Austin Virginia Austin Herrera, wife, mother, nana, sister and auntie entered the presence of our Lord to rest in her heavenly home at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Nana Virginia will forever be remembered by her children, Gilbert (Olivia), Reynaldo (Peggy), daughter, Dorothy Sanchez, Edward, Geno, James (Carol Lynn); 17 grandchildren;...

Jan 6, 2019

Leah Fox Watterberg, nee Juanita Leah Fox, to Murray and Edith Fox in Royal Oak Michigan on October 23, 1921.  Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was finally released to rejoin her darling John who has been waiting for her.

Gifted with a brilliant mind, Leah raced through school, graduating from Michigan State University...

Jan 6, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Chavez, 64, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Jan. 6, 2019 at 3:39 p.m. surrounded by her family. Patti was known for her love and dedication to her family. Family didn’t always just mean blood to her. She loved and wanted to help anyone. Patti enjoyed having all her family around and cooking for them, she...

Jan 6, 2019

Cebula, Edward W. Edward W. Cebula passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born to Edward and Anna Cebula on February 27, 1938 and grew up in the rural farming community of Suffield, Connecticut. Ed was always a hardworking and fun-loving guy. Born with retail management running through his veins, he...

Jan 5, 2019

With great sadness, family and friends bid goodbye to David Johnson, 61, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and hiking buddy. Dave passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 near his adopted home of Bernalillo, New Mexico doing what he enjoyed most-hiking. He lived most of his life in Connecticut with his family and worked as a biologist in pharmaceutical...