Obituaries

Michael Grubbs

Mar 5, 2024

It is with great sadness, that we announce the loss of Michael Leroy Grubbs who passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 5th, 2024 at the age of 71. Mike was born May 7th, 1952 in Danville, Illinois, to his loving parents Russell and Clell Grubbs who preceded him in death. Mike, his parents, and his...

Ernest Patton "Pat" Bundrant

Mar 5, 2024

Ernest Patton "Pat" Bundrant, aged 81, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Pat was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 28, 1942 to Vivian and George Bundrant. He served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for six years and was an Albuquerque businessman for 60 years. Pat found joy in...

William DeRaad

Mar 5, 2024

Our amazing Husband/Father/Sibling/Friend William "Billy" Abel DeRaad, a resident of Albuquerque NM , passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sons on Tuesday, March 5th 2024 to be with our Lord.

Billy was born in Albuquerque but moved around in his young years while his father was serving in the Air Force, which included living in England where...

Richard Larry Clark

Mar 5, 2024

Richard (Dick) Larry Clark passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2024, at the age of 90 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Even though Alzheimer's took him away from this world, he never lost his strength or sense of humor. Richard was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra; grandson, Cameron; granddaughter-in-law, Cristian; and...

Boleslo "Bo" Perea

Mar 5, 2024

Boleslo "Bo" Perea, 91, was born February 3, 1933, in Torreón, New Mexico, to Jose A. Perea and Maria V. Perea and passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He is survived by his children, Linda Mendoza, Debra Jaramillo (Terry), Gerald Perea (Sally), Charise Saiz, Eugene Perea, Donna Saylor (Cliff), and Edmund Perea.

Our dad often referred to himself as, "just...

Carolyn Lea Johnson

Mar 4, 2024

Carolyn Lea Johnson passed away peacefully March 4, 2024, at the age of 81 with her three children by her bedside. She was born July 19, 1942 as the only child of Clayton and Evelyn Morgan. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Lorana Johnson. She is survived by her son Scott Johnson, daughter Debbie & husband...

Jack Satriana

Mar 4, 2024

Jack Satriana of Corrales, New Mexico, beloved husband, and Father died suddenly on March 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son Jackie, father William, Mother Dorothy, and grandparents. Jack leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years Dorothy, son Gino and his wife Nicole, daughters Lynnette and Liz, grandchildren Jackie III, Gino Jr, William, Matthew, and five...

Horacio Amado Jaramillo

Mar 4, 2024

Albuquerque- Korean War Veteran and retired Government employee Horacio Amado Jaramillo entered the Gates of Heaven on March 4, 2024, at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. Horacio was born in El Rito, NM. He served in the Army with a tour during the Korean War in Japan. He retired from Sandia National Laboratory.

Horacio is...

Sophie Castillo

Mar 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, SOPHIE CASTILLO, age 83 of Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born August 10, 1940, in Greeley, CO, to Rafael and Erminia (Minnie) De La O. Sophie grew up in Hatch, New Mexico, the...

Ronnie England

Mar 4, 2024

Ronnie England passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 56 years old. Ronnie was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife Min Cheng, mother Delma England, brother Charles England (Mary England), nephew Nicholas England, and grandnephew Elijah England. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father Alfred England...

Robert Schiller

Mar 3, 2024

Schiller, Robert "Bob", beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 84 in the Avamere of Rio Rancho Memory Care Home in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was born in Westerly, RI, graduated from Stonington High School and received degrees from Hartford State Technical Institute and Rutgers University. Bob served 7 years as a Reservist...

Juanita Colleen Coontz

Mar 3, 2024

J. Colleen Coontz (93)

Born in Pampa, Texas, Passed in Albuquerque NM on March 3,2024. A New Mexican since 1936. She was an original member of Hoffmantown Church, and Hoffmantown Neighborhood since 1951. Colleen was a true practicing, Christian. Attended elementary and junior schools in Albuquerque. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1949. Married Herbert Coontz in 1950 and...

Dolores Cano

Mar 3, 2024

Dolores Consuelo Chavez Cano of Albuquerque and formerly of Ranchos de Taos, NM began her journey with God as the sun came up, on March 3, 2024, at the age of 92.

Dolores was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM the first of three children to Bernabé and Anita Chavez on March 16, 1931. She attended primary school and high school...

Ramon Lucero

Mar 3, 2024

Ramon Lucero, Jr. (Ray) passed into the arms of Mother Mary and the embrace of God on Sunday morning March 3, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1942. Ray was preceded in death by his two parents, Ramon and Chonita Lucero, two brothers and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annabelle; his three sons,...

William Taylor, II

Mar 2, 2024

William was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Earl and Helen Taylor along with his siblings, Joanne Taylor (deceased) and Mary Helen Mattson.

He grew up in Burns Park with friends, Jim Baird, John Carver, Jon Dayton, Paul Dimond, Susan Duddy, Mark Gilson, Paul Gilson, Chip Hayes, Mark Hodesh, Paul Kelly, Leo Legatski, Howie Lippert, Bill Newton, Dave and...

Rosie Chavez

Mar 2, 2024

Rosie G. Chavez passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones. She was born on September 4, 1929. She went home to the Lord on March 2, 2024.

She is survived by her husband Ernest O. Chavez of 71 years. She is the daughter of Tomas and Melecia Gallegos. She is preceded in death by six siblings. She is survived...

Carla Sanchez

Mar 2, 2024

Carla Sanchez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on March 2, 2024. She was 69 years old.

Carla was born on August 28, 1954, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all who knew her. She faced life's challenges with grace and courage until her battle with cancer came to an end.

Carla's educational...

Eugenio (Gene) Lueras

Mar 2, 2024

Eugenio (Gene) Lueras, 101, beloved Grandfather, Spouse, Son, and Father was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He entered this world on February 14, 1923, in Corona, NM, born to Emiliano and Estefanita Lueras. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelida Lueras; and son, Robert Bibiano. He is survived by his children, Ruben...

Gordon Frettem

Mar 2, 2024

Gordon Elroy Frettem, (95), of Los Lunas, NM passed away on March 2, 2024. Gordon was born July 6, 1928, in Faribault, MN to Carl and Miranda Frettem. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Padgett Frettem; two daughters, Barbara Shortman (Leon) of St. Ignatius, MT; Trudy Sharpless (Mike) of Greer, SC; four grandchildren, James Sharpless (Melissa), Andrea Thomason...

Fred Cericola

Mar 2, 2024

Grief is the price we pay for love.

Fred Cericola, 91, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 1, after living a long and rewarding life and with a little less longevity than tomorrow would have brought.

Fred was born on April 23rd, 1932, to Sabina (nee DiLorenzo) and Jay Cericola.

He was raised in Sugarite and Dawson NM, both coal mining communities...