In loving memory of Opal Emily (Baker) Ragan, 97
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who was called to her heavenly home on March 21, 2025, joining her husband, Roy B Ragan; and son, Leslie J Ragan.
She was born on September 23, 1927 in Arapaho, OK to Alfred M Baker and Ethel E (Speck) Baker. She had three sisters and...
Doctor Harold Wayne Partin, 82, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Harold was born on May 11, 1942, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He pursued higher education with dedication, earning his bachelor's degree from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico, and later obtaining his PhD from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. His academic journey...
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Thomas John Flammang, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico of age-related causes. Born in EL Paso in 1926. He celebrated his 98th birthday, August 15, 2024.
First child of Christopher J. and Mona (Whitaker) Flammang, his father died in 1929. His mother died in 1981.
Tom attended Crockett School and graduated from Austin High School in El...
"Peggy" Margaret Young passed away and started her next great adventure joining her husband Bill on March 20, 2025. She was surrounded by her dogs and loved ones after finishing the latest chapter in the book "Adventurer's wanted: Sands of Nezza" by M.L Forman. Peggy lived a very fulfilling life surrounded by lots of love, laughter, and joy.
Her early years...
Dad, you never said you were leaving. You never said Goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and God only knows why. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our heart we hold a place that only you can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone, a...
Lucinda (Lucy) Carrillo Quintana, age 97, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 20, 2025. Lucy was born in Albuquerque, NM on Leap Year, February 29, 1928, she was almost 25 (100).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Ramona Carrillo of Pomona, CA, her husband...
Our Beloved Juanita Sierra Zapien passed away on March 20, 2025.
She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 16, 1949. She lived most of her youth in San Antonio, Texas then spent most of her adulthood living in Archbold, Ohio until she moved into her Rio Rancho home in 2007.
Juanita leaves her husband of 53 years, Meliton M Zapien, her...
Vernon Mack "Tim" Ward, of Rio Rancho New Mexico passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Tim was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 24, 1937. Although he lived several years in Chandler and Gilbert Arizona he always considered himself a native New Mexican.
His greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife...
Loyle, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died on March 19, 2025. He is survived by his son, Bill Larson of Albuquerque, NM and his sister, Debra Larson of Baltic, SD. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Larson, his father, Loyle M. Larson and mother, Selma Larson.
After serving in the Navy, Loyle went to work...
Robert L. Will
1939 - 2025
Robert Will passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025 in his home in Rio Rancho, NM, surrounded by family. Born January 22, 1939 in Alma, Michigan, Robert lived in both the lower and upper peninsula of Michigan until his family moved to South Dakota in 1954. Robert graduated from Bowman, North Dakota High School in 1957,...
Carolyn Hinken, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 18, 2025. Carolyn was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Ferdinand and Elsie Reinick on September 13, 1942. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from St. Lukes Nursing School in Denver, Colorado in 1963. While in Denver, she met Bob Hinken and they were married on April...
Dora passed away peacefully at her home on March 18th, 2025 at the age of 93.
She was born in Corona, New Mexico to Pete and Estefanita Nuñez.
Dora met and married Fidel Saiz in Corona, New Mexico in 1951 they were married for 69 years and in that time they welcomed their 9 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
While Fidel was...
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Bich-Ngoc Thi Ta
With deep sadness and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Bich-Ngoc Thi Ta, also known as Mrs. Ngoc Ta. She was born on January 12, 1945, in Quang Ngai, Vietnam.
Her youth was marked by elegance, cheerfulness, and a vibrant spirit. Widely regarded as one...
Danielle Lee Baltz (Gates), age 53, peacefully passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed as a devoted wife and mother, cherished friend, and passionate educator.
Danielle was born on January 15, 1972, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Allen and Glenda Joy Gates. She...
“He’s the smartest man I know,” shared his son, Jerry Lessard. We call him “Grandpa Google” because he usually knows the answer if you ask him a question. Daryle Lessard was also a man who was never afraid of hard work - our “MacGyver” - because he could fix anything…and always did it with a smile.
If you were looking for...
TiaJuana "TJ" Harris, 98, a long time resident of Albuquerque, beloved sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and a proud citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life on March 17, 2025. She entered this world on October 19, 1926 in Rosedale, OK, a place she always talked fondly of.
TJ married the...
Janice passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Raymond and Virginia Delker. She graduated from Bay View High School in Milwaukee and worked at Park Bank for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Delker and her first husband, Alan Myszewski. She is survived by...
Robert J. Gallegos, 81, beloved husband, Dad, Papa, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on March 17, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1943 in Albuquerque, NM, to Marcial and Dolores Gallegos. He is survived by his son Ronny Gallegos and daughter-in-law Jenelle Gallegos, his daughter Judi Neish and son-in-law Will Neish, granddaughters Ava, Lila, and...
With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Donna Margaret Schachtner on March 16, 2025.
Donna is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Don and Alice Tirey. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Dean; sons, Justin (Jolene) and Ryan (Andrea); grandchildren, Emma, Lucas and Ethan; and sisters Peggy Holland (Tim) and Michelle Tirey.
Donna was born...
In Loving Memory of Hector Hidalgo
February 7, 1941 – March 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hector Hidalgo, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He left this world on March 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication to his family. Though we grieve his loss, we find comfort in knowing that...