Robert Saviteer

Feb 13, 2025

Robert Louis Saviteer died peacefully at home on February 13th, 2025. Born on April 20, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut, Bob was a loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather, and a beloved friend to many.

After graduating from Roswell Military School, in Roswell New Mexico, Bob went on to receive his BA in English, minoring in Art, at...

Gladys Hightower

Feb 12, 2025

Gladys Dolores Hightower, a longtime resident of Las Vegas passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Gladys was born on August 19, 1929, to Ernest R. McLennan and Geneva (Sadler) McLennan, in Valley Mills, Texas. She was the second to the youngest of nine children. She finished high school in Valley Mills and was an active member of her church...

Isabel Padilla

Feb 12, 2025

Isabel Padilla, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Isabel was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Santiago (Jimmy), and two great-grandsons, Kayden and Jakob Montoya. She is survived by her five children: Gloria Padilla-Carlson, Priscilla Padilla-Griego (Ernie), Roger Padilla, Angelina Padilla (Anna), and Rita Lucero (Frank). Isabel had nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She...

Michael Liguori

Feb 12, 2025

Michael George Liguori, 78, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on 02/12/2025 shortly after entering hospice care. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on the Albuquerque construction industry.

Born in March 1946 in New York, Michael lived a life full of love and dedication to his family. After moving...

Linda Jean Ross

Feb 12, 2025

Linda Ross, age 81, our family matriarch, Mom, Mother-in-Law, Nana, counselor, best friend, protector, and leader in her community of Elephant Butte, NM, passed away on February 12th, 2025. Linda was a beloved member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 44, where she was a dedicated member along with her husband of 50+ years, Stephen Ross. She held many...

Joseph Cordova

Feb 11, 2025

Joseph "Joe" R. Cordova, 57, of Albuquerque, NM, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2025. He was born in Santa Ana, CA, to Jose Marcelino and Gloria Cordova. He spent the majority his life living in New Mexico.

Joe graduated from Clovis High School and went into the glass and glazing trade at a young age. He...

Elroy Hansen

Feb 11, 2025

Elroy Hansen, 87, beloved Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 11, 2025. He entered this world on December 5, 1937 in Beresford, South Dakota, born to Clarence and Louise Hansen. He is survived by his wife, Faye Hansen; son, Paul Hansen; daughter-in-law, Monica; grandson, Brock Hansen; son, David Hansen; and daughter-in-law, Colleen....

River Sanchez

Feb 10, 2025

River James Herminio Sanchez "Lil Rio", 7 months, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on February 10th in his mother's arms. River was born on July 10th, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Brandon Sanchez and Mariah Mata. A soccer player in the making with all that kicking he would do in his crib with his swift moves and chunky...

Lizette Collado Schwarz

Feb 10, 2025

 Surrounded by her loving family, Lizette Collado Schwarz passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 76.

 Lizette's journey through life was as diverse and vibrant as the city she called home.

 Her career began as an accountant in the government sector, where her many years of service and sense of responsibility earned her great respect....

Ezequiel Medina

Feb 10, 2025

Ezequiel (Joe) Medina was born in Springer, New Mexico in 1933. He passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Monday, February 10th, 2025.

He is survived by his sons, Joseph and Michael; daughter, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Isaac, Emily and Riley; sisters Eleanor and Maxine and his many beloved great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ezequiel in death are his wife...

Patricia G. Bair

Feb 10, 2025

Patricia Bair, 94, was called home in the early morning hours of February 10, 2025.

Patricia is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Richard Bair. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands; Linda and Don Engdahl, Teresa and James Sexton, and Jacqui and Dennis Hansen, as well as seven grandchildren.

Born in Reform, Alabama, in 1930,...

Mona Johnson

Feb 9, 2025

Mona was a mother, a wife, a grandmother, a traveler, a friend and a matriarch for her family. Mona was born in Minnesota. She grew up in rural South Dakota and was raised in Brookings by Fritz Heinrich Moeller and Zola Eva Crawford. She graduated high school in 1952. In 1953, she married her first husband, Arley Backlund and moved...

Cathy Criswell Harper

Feb 9, 2025

Born in Houston, Texas, Cathy Criswell Harper passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother whose kindness and optimism touched everyone who knew her.

Cathy is survived by her beloved son, Matt Harper, and his wife, Grace Harper. She was a proud grandmother to Gabriel, Xavier, Rocky, Waylon,...

Donald Argyle

Feb 9, 2025

Donald Potter Argyle was born March 30, 1933, to John "Jack" Argyle and Emily Grace Potter Argyle in Blackfoot, Idaho. He grew up having many fun adventures with his siblings and friends in Blackfoot, graduating from High School there. He attended Idaho State University in Pocatello where he earned a degree in television repair. He married his childhood sweetheart, Georgia...

Kelly Roth

Feb 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Kelly June Roth, age 66, of Belen, New Mexico, who passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1958, in Suffern, New York, in 1971 her family relocated to Rio Communities, New Mexico.

Kelly is survived by her siblings, Tim (Liz) Roth, Cathi (Randy)...

Ruth Annetta Jones

Feb 9, 2025

Ruth Annetta Jones passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1950, in Coalville, Utah. She is survived by her husband, Jim Jones of Rio Rancho; her grandchildren, Christian Barnes of Rio Rancho, Serenity Barnes and Patrick Barnes of Alamogordo, and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and two...

Joshua J. Baca

Feb 9, 2025

 Joshua J Baca (46) of Albuquerque, NM crossed over on February 9, 2025 surrounded by his wife and family.

 Joshua was born on May 27, 1978 in Grants, NM to Rosalio Baca Jr. and Concha Magana. He grew up in Grants along side his 2 siblings.

 Shortly after graduating high school in 1996 he moved to Albuquerque where he embarked on a...

Bob D. Kitts

Feb 8, 2025

Bobbie Dean Kitts, born on February 23, 1940 in Clayton, New Mexico, passed away on February 8, 2025. He is survived by the second of two lucky women Barbie and Maggi and two blessed children, Curtis and Lesha.

His 85 years were spent in the lumber industry and land development. He was a Methodist, a Rotarian, an alumni of Clayton Elementary...

Richard E. "Ricky" Sanchez

Feb 8, 2025

Richard E. "Ricky" Sanchez, age 49, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025. A loving husband and father, Ricky was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. His kindness, sweet spirit, and unwavering love for his family defined his character. He leaves behind and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Jennifer...

Sven Svensson

Feb 8, 2025

Sven was born in Yonkers, NY, to Bertil and Florence Svensson as their only child. He spent his early life working with his parents in their delicatessen in Yonkers. After graduation from Commerce High School he lived with his father's family in Gävle, Sweden for one year. Returning home, he served as a medic in the United States Airforce and...