Obituaries

Paul Gonzales

Mar 16, 2024

Paul Gonzales, age 95, passed away on March 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, hard work, and unwavering faith. Born on March 2, 1929, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Rufino and Manuelita Gonzales (deceased), Paul's life exemplified love, generosity, and dedication to his family and his Catholic faith.

Survived by his daughter Teresa Sanchez and son David Gonzales.

Paul...

LeRoy Clarence Bearce

Mar 16, 2024

On Saturday March 16, 2024, LeRoy Clarence Bearce passed away at the age of 96. He was a loving husband, father of three children, four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

LeRoy Bearce was born on January 9, 1928, in Rockville, Missouri to Clarence and Katherine (Fleischer) Bearce. He received his ministerial degree at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as a...

Faustina "Tina" C. Soto

Mar 15, 2024

Our dear Mother, Faustina "Tina" C. Soto passed away peacefully after a long illness and into the loving arms of the Lord on March 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcides V. Soto of 62 years of marriage. She is survived by her four adult children, Alcides "Mickey" (Virginia) Soto, Dennis (Jorgie) Soto, Tina (Mark) Newlander,...

Gary Nunez

Mar 15, 2024

Gary Nuñez, 47, beloved Son, Brother and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on March 15, 2024. He entered this world on March 25, 1976 in Hackensack, NJ, born to Carlos and Maria Nuñez. He is survived by his father Carlos Nuñez; mother Maria Nuñez; brother Carlos Nuñez; two nieces Olivia Nuñez, Lily Nuñez and sister-in-law Andrea...

David Kelly Summers

Mar 15, 2024

David's full of life heart, beat one last time March 15, 20214, after attending a reception with his wife of 54 years, Cheryl. He regarded everyone as a friend and found positive traits in all his many acquaintances.

David was born in Renton, Washington on October 12, 1946, to his mother (who was a Navy Nursing Officer) and his father (who...

Ramon E. Mondragón

Mar 15, 2024

Born on April 12, 1938, Died March 15, 2024Ramon was born in Anton Chico, NM to Severo Mondragón and Lucia Mondragon Carillo. He is preceded in death by his son, Ramon D. Mondragón; his mother and father; sister, Marcella Johnson; and brother, Peter Mondragón. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 66 years, Prudencia Perea Mondragón; his children, Theresa...

Pura Camacho

Mar 14, 2024

Pura Camacho passed into the eternal kingdom of God on March 14, 2024.

She was born on August 10, 1926 in Boqueron. Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her father Juan de la Cruz Camacho, her mother Armantina Garcia, her spouse of 50 years, David Cuesta, Sr., son David Cuesta, Jr. and grandson Daniel Cuesta. She is...

June Tidenberg

Mar 14, 2024

Marilyn June Sanford Tidenberg, born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico in 1928, was the third daughter of John H. Sanford and Hallie Belle Cole Sanford. She married Harold Tidenberg in 1947. Even though they divorced in 1976, they remained friends until he died. She was very close to his parents, Charles and Mary Lee Tidenberg. She even enjoyed several trips...

Monica Barros-Torres

Mar 13, 2024

Monica Marie Barros-Torres, 56, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2024.

Born July 13, 1967 to Mary and Jimmy Barros, she grew up in Albuquerque graduating from Del Norte HS and attended classes at the College of Santa Fe. Employed at Gap, Inc since 2002, sh·e loved her job and colleagues. Monica's life was too short to many, but those of...

Rose Marie Romero

Mar 13, 2024

Rose Marie Romero (née Vander Wagen), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community stalwart, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born on October 15, 1929, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to proud parents whose Dutch heritage instilled in her a strong work ethic and commitment to service.

Rose Marie's journey of lifelong learning and...

Carol Overton

Mar 13, 2024

Carolyn Sally Overton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Born Wednesday, August 16, 1944, in Washington, DC (lived in Beltsville, MD) to Glenn and Margaret Perkins. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 37 years, LeRoy W. Overton of Rio Rancho, son Kevin Tecklenburg (Vanessa) of Albuquerque,...

George De La O

Mar 13, 2024

George De La O, age 72, loving Husband, Father, and Brother passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. George retired originally from the Albuquerque Police Department in 1991. Serving as a patrol officer, then as a detective in burglary, child abuse, and arson. When promoted to Sergeant he supervised patrol officers then was assigned to internal affairs. During his initial 16...

Eric Marlow

Mar 12, 2024

Eric Marlow, age 37, a resident of Rio Rancho NM, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. He was affectionately known as "Marlow".

He is survived by his son, Daniel (Danny) Marlow; his parents, David and Shirley Marlow; his fiancé, Joleen Mascareñas; his grandparents, Arthur and Helen Sandoval; Joan Gallegos; and Dr. Arnoldo and Bea...

Amy Burger

Mar 12, 2024

Amy Burger, 85, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away March 12, 2024 at her second home in Albuquerque, NM where she was spending the winter near her daughter. 

Born in Rosedale, NY in 1938 to parents Charles and Amy Krumm, she graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, and worked as a legal secretary for several years in Manhattan. She married...

Lora Lopez

Mar 12, 2024

Lora B Lopez 69,Our family's rock passed away on March 12th 2024 in her home. Lora was very loving, an amazing Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. She was a hardworking and independent woman. She loved all her family and friends very much and would do anything for her children and grandchildren. She had a beautiful laugh and...

Keith Allen Wilkinson

Mar 11, 2024

Keith Allen Wilkinson passed away Sunday, March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Cate; and grandson, Blake.

Keith grew up in Washington, DC and went on to the University of Maryland graduating with a...

Carmen Gonzales

Mar 11, 2024

Carmen R. Gonzales passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a loving, caring and compassionate person who cherished spending time with her family and watching her novellas and Dancing with the Stars.

She is survived by her son, Michael Gonzales and wife, Antoinette, and daughter, Consuelo Martinez and...

Jonathan Dunn

Mar 11, 2024

Jonathan Edwin (Jon) Dunn, 72 years of age, passed peacefully Monday, March 11, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a long struggle with dementia. Jon was born on March 30, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to William Edwin Dunn and Luciele Bennett Dunn. The family relocated to Albuquerque, where he was raised. Jon attended Highland High School and before graduation moved...

Frank Morath

Mar 10, 2024

Frank Paul Morath, 81, Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 10th, 2024 at the Lifespire Assisted Living facility, where he was in Hospice Care since late January due to severe kidney illness. Frank was known to his family and friends as an effusive storyteller and often a welcomed sight at their doorsteps, including if he arrived unannounced which...

Charisse Rene Cook

Mar 10, 2024

On the evening of March 10, 2024, our beautiful Angel, Charisse Rene Cook passed away due to multiple health problems at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was 54 years old.

She was born January 5, 1970, in St. Luke Hospital in New York City to Willie Alston and Deborah Thompson.

She was a graduate of West Mesa...